Author Archives: Clayton Warwick

[Event Preview] Global Dance Festival Arizona – Rawhide – 11/20

Posted by Clayton Warwick - October 27, 2015

There’s no doubt in anyone’s minds that we’re heavy supporters of Global Dance Festival. Originally started at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, this brand is now branching out across multiple cities and states. Next up in this quickly-growing series takes place in a location that we couldn’t be more excited about – RAWHIDE.

Nestled in Chandler, Arizona, RAWHIDE is a replica 19th century western town. By now you’ve probably realized that attendees of this festival will be fully entrenched in a wild west style party come November 20th. Needless to say, we’re already on the hunt for some wranglers, a 10-gallon hat, and a sweet flannel.

If you’d like to see Deorro, Big Gigantic, Gesaffelstein, Mija, Sweater Beats, RL Grime, Cashmere Cat, and a handful of other top-name acts playing in an old western town, you have two ways to go about doing so.

1. You can purchase tickets right here.
2. You can enter to win tickets or a VIP upgrade to your existing tickets, by contributing a few bucks over at Cadence & Cause. Each contribution will help provide children in developing countries with life-saving medications.

’Ludacris – Party Girls ft. Wiz Khalifa, Jeremih & Cashmere Cat’

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’BenZel Ft. Juicy J & Cashmere Cat – Four’

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’Gallant – Weight In Gold (Sweater Beats Remix)’

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’Alesso – Cool ft. Roy English (Sweater Beats Remix)’

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’Gesaffelstein – CONTROL MOVEMENT’

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’Gesaffelstein – PURSUIT’

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’Major Lazer – B2GETHER (MIJA REMIX)’

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’Ghastly X Mija – Crank It Ft. Lil Jon’

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’BoUnCE (Original Mix)’

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’KeEp IT MeLLo Feat. Omar LinX’

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’Big Gigantic – Get On Up’

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’Seinabo Sey – Hard Time (Big Gigantic Remix)’

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’The Hills (RL Grime Remix) – The Weeknd’

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’Scylla (VIP) – RL Grime’

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’We Rambo The Bad Fuck (Deorro Hella Mix)’

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’Deorro x MAKJ – Ante Up’

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Alek Fin (featuing Robot Koch) – Lift Up [TMN VIDEO PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - October 27, 2015

ALEK FIN
Lift Up (Feat Robot Koch)

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It’s easy to get lost in any of Alek Fin’s gorgeous, layered, and enveloping songs, but we have a particularly strong affinity for “Lift Up.” The atmospheric hisses, the iconic, repeating guitar sample, and the rolling clicks and hi-hat hits all come together around this Thousand Oaks’ artist’s haunting vocals, creating an inescapable experience.

Today, we’re not only bringing you a listen to this tune, which also features production work from LA/Germany-based Robot Koch, but a first look at the music video as well. Imagined by Effixx, “Lift Up” received a dazzling, avant-garde visual interpretation with as much textural depth and intrigue as one would hope.

This is the first official music video for one of my tracks and it’s been a long time coming. I was really excited to work with Anthony (aka Effixx) on it. His visual translation of the music and concept was everything I hoped it would be and more.

After you watch the video premiere below, head over to iTunes and pick up the entire Án Mynda EP. You won’t be disappointed.

The Vryll Society – Full Pangea EP [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - October 24, 2015

We couldn’t picture a better way to spend part of our Saturday than drinking in this four-track EP from Deltasonic’s newest signing, Liverpool-based The Vryll Society. The collection boasts a myriad of influences, ranging from psychedelic, to funk, to folk, to classic rock. Each song has a defined persona, yet work in perfect ensconcing harmony when listened to top-to-bottom.

Kicking things off is our personal favorite, “Coshh,” which delightfully welcomes listeners in with a calculated layering of elements that slowly build off one another. We’ve always been a huge fan of gorgeous, anticipatory, post-rock builds, and “Coshh” succeeds in delivering a quite otherworldly one. This will more than likely be your first introduction to frontman Mike Ellis’ vocals, which are an ethereal experience alone. When coupled with upbeat percussion, and interchanging howling and clean guitar riffs, you can’t help but leave the song feeling ultimately satisfied.

One of our other favorites comes in the slow and mesmerising “Metropolis,” which pulls its name from the 1920’s silent classic film. The verses carry a medieval Gregorian cadence and delivery, beckoning on memorable elements from centuries ago. The choruses then bring the song back into current day, exploding with soaring vocal harmonies, glowing guitar work, and a surging vocal range.

Joining up with acts like The Coral, The Zutons, and the Dead 60’s, The Vryll Society looks to make a splash with visionary Deltasonic label, founded by the late Alan Wills.

Deltasonic continues with the same philosophy as Alan started with, making and releasing music that we all love with new young artists. The Vryll Society are a band who want to push boundaries and share their wonderful music with as many people as possible and are astounding their live audiences wherever they go. – Ann Heston, Label Manager

With an already developed live performance being loved and adored by those lucky enough to catch one, we’d highly suggest heading out and experiencing this debut EP live.

’Coshh’

’Air’

’Metropolis’

’The Egg’

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BYNON & Bishøp – Hey Hey (Gianni Kosta Remix)

Posted by Clayton Warwick - October 23, 2015

Bynon & Bishøp
Hey Hey (Gianni Kosta Remix)

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Unless you’re in the southern region of either coast, you’re experiencing a definitive shift in the seasons. The weather is getting a little colder, the leaves are falling, and those sunny blue skies are turning grey and overcast. Even though summer is fading away in the rearview, we still have little tidbits to help us hold onto all those glorious warm weather memories, including this recently-released remix of “Hey Hey.”

Coming off a string of successful remixes for acts like Filous, Autograf, and SNBRN, French producer Gianni Kosta set his sightss on the summer smash hit from BYNON & Bishøp. His shimmering interpretation maintains plenty of the initial charm that so many fans celebrated when the original dropped four months ago, yet proudly boasts an inventive twist of Kosta’s originality. Once you click, you’ll be pleasantly welcomed into those memorable and playful vibes, only this time, those incredibly iconic vocals are backed by strong piano melody and charming sax work.

If the dropping temps have you down and out, there’s really only one thing you should do right now. Press play above and get ready for two days of freedom.

[Secret Ninja Pass] This Week at Beta 10/22 – 10/25

Posted by Clayton Warwick - October 22, 2015

Alright, ninjas. We’ve been hooking you up with free entry to Beta over two years now. We know you’ve had some epic times, catching some of the most legendary talent EDM has to offer, and we’re on board to keep this thing going. So, we’re once again giving you an opportunity to check out the best night club in North America for free. What all do you have to do to get in? It’s pretty damn easy. Just follow these steps:

– Head to the front door and enter the club before 11 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Get there before 9PM on Sundays.
– Show this post to the cashier (Valid for 21+ only).
– The deal is valid for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.

See you on the dance floor.

ATB - 10/22

’ATB – Ecstasy’

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Funtcase - 10/23

’Flux Pavilion feat. Childish Gambino – Do or Die (FuntCase Remix)’

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Superstar Saturdays - 10/24

’Katy Perry – Unconditionally (Manufactured Superstars Remix)’

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Mind Against - 10/25

’LAD026 Tale Of Us & Mind Against – Astral’

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Jackson Breit – Wouldn’t Change a Thing [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - October 21, 2015

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Wouldn't Change A Thing

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Having a rough week? Are the odds seemingly stacking up against you? Do you just want to stay in bed and avoid any other potential downfalls? Do us a favor. Before you let any more negativity enter your mind, press play on this new Jackson Breit tune, put a smile on your face, and go enjoy your day.

The latest release from this Los Angeles based singer/songwriter is exactly what everyone needs when they’re having one of those days. Cheery, bright, and uplifting, it’s a perfect culmination of encouraging instrumentals and restorative lyrics. Speaking of those lyrics, they’re once again brought to you through the inventive and playful vocal range, and memorable tone that we’ve come to know and love from Mr. Breit.

Aside from being a beacon of positivity to those who listen, it’s also going to lend a helping hand to families who have autistic children. Through our friends over at Cadence & Cause, Jackson is donating the majority of the proceeds from this tune to provide educational materials to families affected by this disease to hopefully make life a little easier, and a little more manageable.

When asked why he chose to support this cause, Jackson had this to say:

Growing up, I worked as a counselor for Camp Gonnawannagoagain, a summer camp for autistic children. Working at the camp helped me appreciate the struggles of families raising autistic children. I hope I can make a small impact by helping those families.

[Electronic] Stephen – Fly Down

Posted by Clayton Warwick - October 16, 2015

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Fly Down

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The current age of music is truly remarkable. An artist can independently release their work, instantly take the world by storm, transforming a hopeful musician armed with only a Soundcloud profile, and their music, into an internationally recognized persona. That quick rise to recognition often comes before an artist is prepared for it, which leads to painfully long hiatuses for those newly-developed fans. Stephen is a shining example of that, as he returns from a three-year break from the world of music.

We don’t know the specific reason why Stephen took a break, but what we do know is – he’s back. About a month ago, he dropped “Remembering Myself” onto a group of unsuspecting fans and bloggers alike, which ultimately saw over seven hundred thousand plays. Shortly after that, “Fly Down” was released, which only took one listen for us to drop everything and get a post written.

This is the second preview from his upcoming album, and it’s quite the spectacle of the passion and drive . Inventive production? Absolutely. Painfully beautiful vocals that carry a raw and real message? Definitely. Gorgeous piano work? You betcha. It’s simply captivating and thought-provoking, carrying listeners on a three-minute thrill ride.