Author Archives: Ivan Chung

[Future Trap] Terra – Birthday Beauty (Party Platypus Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - April 28, 2015

Terra
Birthday Beauty (Party Platypus Remix)

Here’s a track to ease your daily struggles. Little is known about Party Platypus, but the mysterious producer sure knows how to bring out the fun in everybody. Stripping Terra‘s “Birthday Beauty” to bare bones, Party Platypus dresses it up with a trap beat and clever samples.

Hold me down my friends, we are the ones to show them out

The same sample is echoed throughout the whole track, and is tweaked each time around with more samples for more excitement. The chipmunked vocals and other crafty maneuvers are fused to create a sound resembling Trippy Turtle and Wave Racer. The upbeat and loosening vibe makes it one of those tunes you won’t ever get tired of listening to. Maybe he’s an actual animal producer, or maybe it’s just his moniker. But what we do know is that Party Platypus will make your day that much better with this lovely jam.

Loud Luxury – All For You (feat. Kaleena Zanders) [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Ivan Chung - April 27, 2015

Loud Luxury
All For You (feat. Kaleena Zanders)

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To start your week off right, here’s a track to get you amped up. Toronto-based duo Loud Luxury just released this future bass goodness titled “All For You”, and it features one of the most powerful and soulful voices in the game and deep house golden child, Kaleena Zanders. This heavenly match together created something special, a track that’s going to be the next summer club anthem for many.

A series of piano chords kicks off the tune for our listening pleasure, and set the scene for the soaring vocals. The crafty melodies are then followed by a deep bassline, which immediately steals the spotlight. The subtle approach gives it the deep factor without being overly heavyhitting. It’s one of those songs that will increase your adrenaline level tenfold after your very first listen.

Loud Luxury is setting the bar high with this release .With the help of Kaleena, they’re well on their way to take on the future house scene. So get your dancing shoes ready, and vibe away to your next favorite jam.

[Future] Tulpa – Deer Stared At Me (Clayjay Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - April 23, 2015

Tulpa
Deer Stared At Me (Clayjay Remix)

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Don’t be fooled, this is not another mediocre future bass track that sounds like Tchami or Oliver Heldens. Clayjay, the 18-year-old from San Francisco, is cooking up something really special with his latest remix of Tulpa‘s “Deer Stared At Me”. Fusing future bass and trap elements, Clayjay manages to turn the amazing piano work from Tulpa into an epic tune. The minimalist approach and the bold synth melodies provide a total change-up from the beautiful keys, resembling the sound of Slow Magic. The more you listen to it, the more quickly you’ll fall in love with this track.

Clayjay possesses the new household sound. Make sure to check him out if you haven’t already, and grab a free download of this gem if you dig this. We’ll let his music do the talking.

[House] SNBRN – Raindrops (Hotel Garuda Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - April 22, 2015

SNBRN
Raindrops (Hotel Garuda Remix)

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Before Hotel Garuda took on the future house scene, they were masters of the sax. Reworking SNBRN‘s “Raindrops”, the duo puts out a sax-y track that is reminiscent of their “Summertime Sadness” remix. The beginning melodies fill in just the right mood for the tune, and the deep bassline comes in for a dance breakdown. The emotionally driven vocals by Kerli are perfect for the electro-pop tune, as it captures hearts and makes everyone sing along. The fusion of summertime vibe and future bass works wonders.

Hotel Garuda manages to turn the electro-pop tune into a one-of-a-kind dance track. Picking just the right tunes for edit, the duo always finds a way to impress everyone. This remix will be available for purchase April 28, so get your popcorn ready because Hotel Garuda is about to take over the electronic dance scene.

[Tropical] Kanye West – All Falls Down (Instrum Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - April 21, 2015

Kanye West
All Falls Down (INSTRUM Remix)

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Talk about a throwback. “All Falls Down” has always been the favorite track of many Kanye fans. Listen as Instrum gives the Kanye classic the tropical treatment. The New York-based producer incorporates a trumpet melody into the mix without outshining the original vocals by Syleena Johnson. With tropical synth and a subtle bassline, this track is incredibly catchy and can capture the hearts of many. The acoustic guitar solo towards the end of the tune gives it an organic sound and brings out the authenticity of the track. With every element in its right place, you really can’t say no to this tune.

Instrum is generous enough to offer a free download of the song. Make sure to support as you jam along to this tropical goodness.

[Funky] Big Data – The Business Of Emotion (Lefti Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - April 20, 2015

Big Data
"The Business Of Emotion (Lefti Remix)"

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Following the success of his remix of Avan Lava‘s “Wanna Live”, NYC up and comer Alex Suarez a.k.a Lefti just released this rework of Big Data‘s “The Business of Emotion” to keep the ball rolling. The glitchy bass and bold synth resemble the sound of Justice, giving off a French house vibe. Stripping down the vocals and adding a series of funky bassline, Lefti creates a disco track everyone should dance to.

With only a handful of remixes under his belt, this tune helps the talented producer find his signature sound. Get jammin’ to this track and let us know what you think!

[Future House] Thief – Crazy (Lost Kings Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - April 20, 2015

Thief
Crazy (Lost Kings Remix)

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Prepare yourself as Lost Kings put a spin on Thief‘s “Crazy”. The LA-based duo once again expanded their sound by venturing into unfamiliar territories. They felt the need to give this electro-pop tune the future house treatment. A series of pleasant chords are added onto the stripped down vocals, giving it a melodic feel. The beat drop is heavyhitting and resembles something like Oliver Heldens‘ “Gecko”. It fuels the mysterious vibe without being overly bass-heavy. These guys sure know how to make something sound catchy.

The everchanging sound of Lost Kings goes to show that genres don’t matter. These talented bunch is quickly getting a large following over the past year, and it won’t stop here. Make sure to follow these guys and listen to this epic track!