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[Future House] kiiara – Feels (Hotel Garuda Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - October 27, 2015

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Feels (Hotel Garuda Remix)

We got way too many feels for this one… Hotel Garuda was tapped to remix their good friend Kiiara‘s biggest hit-to-date “Feels”, and it’s magical in every way. Turning the original into a club-ready tune, the wonder duo is ready to get you dancing and vibing. A thumping house bassline and airy Flume-like synths help drive the casual vocals by Kiiara, and Hotel Garuda once again demonstrates their versatility through the numerous varying drops in the track. Wave after wave of cleverly crafted vocal samples combining with infectious melodies highlight this magnificent collaboration. If you’re looking for a tune to be obsessed over for a while, this might be it.

If you’re itching to catch these guys on the road, here’s their upcoming tour schedule so save these dates!

10/30 – V Lounge | Santa Monica, CA (w/ *Les Sins*)
10/31 – Heaven + Hell Halloween | San Diego, CA (w/ *Porter Robinson *&* Passion Pit)*
11/20 – Regency Ballroom | San Fran, CA (w/ *Thomas Jack)*
11/27 – The Fillmore | Philadelphia, PA (w/ *Robin Schulz*)
12/31 – Snow Globe Music Festival | Lake Tahoe, CA

[Event Preview + Giveaway] Hotel Garuda X Passion Pit X Porter Robinson – Heaven & Hell Halloween Music Festival – San Diego – 10/31

Posted by Ivan Chung - October 23, 2015

Still worrying about where to celebrate Halloween? We might’ve found the solution to your dilemma. Heaven and Hell Music Festival is returning to San Diego on 10/31, this time with fewer tricks and more treats! This epic Halloween event features Hotel Garuda, Passion Pit and the one and only Porter Robinson, and will be held at the Town & Country Event Center. Talk about an unbelievable lineup you just cannot miss out on! Going from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., San Diego’s best Halloween event is about to take over and cause an all-out zombie apocalypse.

Like we said before, there’re going to be more treats this year. To add to the excitement of this shindig, Eventvibe and Hotel Garuda are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to 4 lucky fans. To enter the contest, simply SHARE this preview, COMMENT on why you want to win, and TAG a friend you would like to take with you.

You must be 21+ to enter the giveaway
Winners will be chosen on 10/30 after 5 p.m. PST

And for those of you who are trying to purchase tickets, here’s the ticket link. Make sure to get right on it as prices are going up! To get your ears ready, TMN has prepared a Hotel Garuda playlist for you all. These club-ready jams will definitely kick up your adrenaline level and get you hyped up for the night. Alright ninjas and ninjettes, if you’re ready to party with us, peep the playlist after the jump and show these guys some support!

’Alina Baraz & Galimatias – Make You Feel (Hotel Garuda Remix)’

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’SNBRN – Raindrops feat. Kerli (Hotel Garuda Remix)’

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’Banks – Beggin For Thread (Gryffin & Hotel Garuda Remix)’

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’Hotel Garuda – Palm Sprung’

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’Galantis – Gold Dust (CRNKN & Hotel Garuda Remix)’

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’Full Crate x Mar – Nobody Else (Hotel Garuda Remix)’

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’Corona – Rhythm Of The Night (Hotel Garuda Remix Ft. AObeats)’

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’Royal – Passenger (Hotel Garuda Remix)’

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[Event Review] CRSSD Festival – San Diego – 10/10-11

Posted by Ivan Chung - October 21, 2015

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“I must have went to house heaven, because nothing’s that divine.”

And that’s exactly how we felt after attending CRSSD Fest and being immersed in dance music for the weekend. Following the epic debut back in March, FNGRS CRSSD and Goldenvoice have put together another incredible two-day music festival that undoubtedly put San Diego on the radar for all the music fanatics in the world. When going to a music event, there are certain make-or-breaks that determine our experiences, and CRSSD has nailed all of them. Beautiful venue set-up, extraordinary theme-driven atmosphere, San Diegan food/drink sponsors, just to name a few awesome perks for all the attendees. Each one of the three stages held its own unique character, and featured artists that best fit the specific stage category.

The Palms stage was prepared in a greenery outfit which featured chill trap and future dance acts like Todd Terje, Blonde, Tchami and back-to-back acts with Goldroom b2b Le Youth, and Cashmere Cat b2b Trippy Turtle. The City Steps stage was a full-on display of deep house galore, as Hayden James, Anna Lunoe, Andhim, Claptone and many other took the stage. And finally, Ocean View Live is the festival’s main stage that featured crowd-pleasing acts like AlunaGeorge, The Flaming Lips, TV On The Radio and Zhu.

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[Future] Pham – Movements feat. Yung Fusion (Delusion Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - October 21, 2015

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Movements feat. Yung Fusion (Delusion Remix)

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Here’s a tune to help get through your Wednesday struggles. Delusion fused soulful keys with Yung Fusion‘s rap verse, resulting in a remix of Pham‘s “Movements” that perfectly showcases the producer’s sound. The tune gets kicked up a notch at the beat drop, which has a subtle house beat that’s mixed in with distorted synth. The intricate drums and masterful sampling skills are barely scratching the surface of what the young producer can do. It goes to show that dance music is not exclusive to big room, but also to chill vibes and other “lighter” music.

We are very impressed by this release by Delusion. Make sure to tune in as we’re expecting more music coming your way.

[Indie Dance] Gibbz – I Found You (Halogen Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - October 14, 2015

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I Found You (Halogen Remix)

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Do you ever get that feeling that you just want to dance like no one’s watching? Well this tune might just be able to do that for you. Filled with positive energy and good vibes, this remix of “I Found You” is the spiced up version of the joyous original. Halogen used vocals from Gibbz a.k.a Mike Gibney and paired them with a fun and upbeat outfit. The enchanting melodies blend perfectly with the buildup, leading to a dance drop that will definitely make you jump uncontrollably.

The production duo from Atlanta are magicians when it comes to remixing pop hits. If you dig this awesome track, don’t forget to grab a free download here.

[Chill] Mree – Lift Me Up (FlyBoy Remix)

Posted by Ivan Chung - October 6, 2015

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Lift Me Up (FlyBoy Remix)

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We are absolutely in love with this remix by FlyBoy. Starting off with a familiar guitar riff and Mree‘s sustained vocals, “Lift Me Up” will melt your heart away. The Italian producer gives the original a chill outfit by incorporating a house beat. The dreamy vocals accentuate the ambient vibe of the track and bring out a familiar sound resembling Robin Schulz‘s.

This has to be one of the best tracks FlyBoy’s put out to date. The pleasant guitar melodies might just get stuck in your head for the rest of your day. It’ll be difficult not to enjoy listening to this nighttimey tune. We know the young producer has more remixes coming out in the near future so stay tuned.

[Indie Dance] Want You – Daryl David

Posted by Ivan Chung - October 6, 2015

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Following the pop hit “Tonight”, Liverpool-based singer/songwriter Daryl David is back with another hit titled “Want You”. Going away from his acoustic/pop roots, Daryl is testing the waters of the electronic dance scene with this one. A house beat is incorporated into the tune together with infectious melodies provided by the keys. The vocals are uplifting and gratifying, which will surely capture hearts in a live performance. It all results in a fun dance track that’ll leave you singing along and moving to the beat.

This song might be just the second sneak peek off his debut EP, but Daryl David has definitely shown how well-rounded he is as a musician. We cannot wait to see what he has to offer with his upcoming project, so stay tuned!