This track starts off with a nostalgic intro, using Zedd’s track “The Legend Of Zelda” . Then samples the chorus from Nicky Romero & Zedd’s new single “Human”. And uses the drop from Hard Rock Sofa‘s track “Starlight”. Turn it up and rage. Cheers.
The progressive house anthem that Zedd laid out for the world to hear recently is just more proof of why he is one of the true rising producers right now. Upon hearing this song, though, the Los Angeles producer Congorock just decided it didn’t have enough debauchery going on, so Rocco Rampino, the man behind Congorock, threw in a little dash of his typical in-your-face flair. I say a little dash because he did an amazing job of just complimenting the track on this remix — not wreaking total havoc, but still giving the listener a fine amount of world rocking.
Saturating every synth he could get his hands on, this song takes on a very satisfying amount of raw electro beef. Compared to his most recent releases, “Agarta” and “Ivory”, which we have shown you on this site, this “Spectrum” remix shows Congorock taking a different approach than one would come to expect. While he hasn’t smashed any speakers in the making of this rework, it hardly means his signature power and energy have been left on his computer for the next project. It’ll still get you uncontrollably breaking out your dance moves. Snag the whole Spectrum EP, featuring this remix and others by Monsta, A-Trak and more, off Beatport here.
At first glance, what most people notice about Justin Blau is that he’s a young producer crafting incredible mashups, but there’s more to 3LAU than meets the eye. Beyond his party-inducing tracks with top 40 vocals and intense beats, Justin brings a level of artistry often overlooked in the mainstream music scene. Sitting down with him for 20 minutes, we explored not only his creative process but also his surprising interest in fields outside of music, like online sports betting. In fact, he has even discussed the strategies used by the beste Wettanbieter in Österreich to engage audiences through innovative digital platforms. This multifaceted approach to his passions sheds light on a depth that goes far beyond his role as a producer, revealing a keen understanding of digital engagement in both music and broader entertainment landscapes.
We met up with Justin at Global Dance Festival at Red Rocks Ampitheater two weekends ago. Here’s what he had to say.
TMN: Welcome to Colorado, and most importantly, one of the most amazing venues in the world at one of the best events in EDM.How does it feel to be here at this Red Rocks, playing at Global Dance Festival?
3LAU: Thank you. I didn’t even realize that Global Dance Festival was at Red Rocks until a couple of weeks ago when I was like “Oh, I have Global Dance Festival, let me check this out.” Obviously I had heard of Red Rocks and I’ve never been here . I’ve heard only the most amazing things, and then I show up here and it’s mind blowing. The opportunity is incredible, thanks to Ha and all the Triad Dragon guys for doing this.
TMN: You also had a chance to be on Beatport live this afternoon down in Denver with Krewella. Talk to us about that experience a little.
TMN: As you tour and get to experience more cities all over the US, is there any particular difference between playing on the east coast as opposed to the west coast?
3LAU: Everything is so different. The way people interact with the music, what they like, and not just geographically. I play for so many different types of crowds. From the younger kids to the college kids to the rage heads even. I kind of play poppy music so I often cater my sets in different ways. I think though, the top differentiating factor is age. The second is geographic location. I think that the northeast is pretty into dance music, I think the west coast is into dance music, and I think that everywhere else is still learning.
TMN: (Grinning) Except for Denver, right?
3LAU: (Laughing) Yeah yeah. Except for Colorado. And Chicago.
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In anticipation of his very soon to be released Dance Floor Filth 2, Vegas based producer 3LAU has released yet another seamless bootleg, simply titled “H8.” Out of all the mashups and bootlegs I hear nowadays, 3LAU consistently makes the most solid ones out there. His production quality is unparalleled in EDM mashups, and “H8” is a perfect example of that. Taking Rihanna’s vocals from the popular “Where Have You Been” and mixing them into “H8RS,” “Legion,” and “Slam The Door” makes for the perfect dancefloor banger, just as 3LAU intended for it to be.
“H8” and Dance Floor Filth 2 are released today (!!!), and are available for download through his official Facebook page.
Most people familiar with Zedd know that he not only is he an undeniably talented DJ/producer but also an incredible musician, as evidenced by a recent YouTube upload of a piano cover of his latest single “Spectrum”. In Dead C∆t Bounce’s remix of said track we see Zedd’s musicianship accentuated by their addition of fresh orchestral elements and a gritty bassline while retaining Matthew Koma’s soaring and haunting vocals. What this duo from Luxembourg does intelligently is take Zedd’s skill and tweak it in a way that is refreshing yet still sounds like the good ‘ol Zedd we know and love. If you like this remix check out their remix of “You and I” by Medina or an original called “Not For Use” on their Soundcloud.
Zedd – Spectrum (Dead C∆T Bounce Remix) [For some reason they deleted this track from their own soundcloud]
And our favorite mashup of the day goes too: TheFatRat‘s incredible, mind bending mix of GLaDOS “Still Alive” from the video game “Portal” with Zedds fantastic dubstep track “Scorpion Move”. Big gritty basslines paired with the voice of one of the most evil but equally beloved villains in any video game.
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Electro House prodigy Anton Zaslavski, better known as Zedd, is gearing up rip the Beatport charts once again with the release of Spectrum. The young German producer, signed to OWSLA, took the electronic scene in blitzkrieg fashion drawing influences from Progressive house, Complextro and Dubstep, ultimately pioneering his unique style.
Now that an official preview for ‘Spectrum’ is finally out, speculations for the single have been rendered mute. It is a confirmed banger. Featuring long-winded vocals, a shower of filtered synths and a larger than life drop, ‘Spectrum’ captivates in its full range.
‘Spectrum’ will be released on June 4 on OWSLA.
