Author Archives: Jordan Grammer

[Electronic] ALEXA & Unkle Ricky – Luv Sick ($aturn Remix)

Posted by Jordan Grammer - September 13, 2014

ALEXA & Unkle Ricky
Luv Sick ($aturn Remix)

For better or worse, the chill trap sound looks like it’ll stick around for a while thanks to the meteoric rise of artists like Slander and 20syl. As long as they keep sounding like this $aturn remix, we aren’t complaining one bit. If this kid is really only 16 years old, the future is brighter than any of us could have ever predicted. This new effort by $aturn will pull at your heartstrings and get your feet moving simultaneously, a very rare feat in today’s music scene. Smooth, polished, and crisp; this song is next level and is coming to you from a high schooler for free.99!

[Deep House] Matt Zanardo – Love Blind (Original ‘4AM’ Mix)

Posted by Jordan Grammer - September 13, 2014

MATT ZANARDO
Love Blind (Original '4AM' Mix)

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Hate it or love it, there’s no denying that deep house is here to stay, at least for the time being. The best we as bloggers can do is sift through the noise to find quality sounds for our wonderful readers. Matt Zanardo is an up-and-comer from the Great White North that has started to establish himself as a big room producer. Luckily for us, he is a jack of trades and decided to switch things up on us this round with “Love Blind”, a deep cut that, as he describes in the title, is perfect for all those 4AM activities whether it be driving, drinking, dancing, or spending some quality time with that special someone. Come find me later tonight after I field test this bad boy out.

[Electronic] Eli Muro – Orphan’s Son (Ekali Remix)

Posted by Jordan Grammer - September 13, 2014

Eli Muro
Orphan's Son (Ekali Remix)

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What else is there to be said about Ekali? The dude has quickly become not just a TMN favorite, but a force to be reckoned with in the bass music scene. With only eight tracks under his belt, he’s already racked up nearly 10,000 Soundcloud followers and that number will only continue to grow as industry tastemakers and leading producers keep taking notice. His latest effort is as dark and sinister as it is gorgeous. Eli Muro makes his Ninja debut as Ekali turns “Orphan’s Son” into a broody banger that I think anyone with a pulse can and will enjoy.

[Chill] Only Girl – Feel It (Thero Remix)

Posted by Jordan Grammer - September 12, 2014

Only Girl
Feel It (Thero Remix)

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Thero has been on a tear recently with his own unique brand of tropical house remixes. On the surface, you may not think much of it due to everyone and their mother wearing a Hawaiian shirt and calling themselves a producer these days, but Thero truly has the production chops to make a career in this business, even in other genres. On his latest spin, he takes on relatively unknown indie starlet Only Girl, transforming the soulful original in an energetic tribute to the final days of summer. Obviously, I can’t personally insure his staying power alone, so be sure to check more of Thero out; you won’t be disappointed!

[Electronic] Ariana Grande ft. Cashmere Cat – Be My Baby (EASY GIRL REMIX)

Posted by Jordan Grammer - September 12, 2014

Ariana Grande ft. Cashmere Cat
Be My Baby (EASY GIRL REMIX) Waxhole Exclusive

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This song is about to be all over the blogosphere (and rightfully so), but I feel like I needed to be the Ninja to post this, as I’ve been following Easy Girl for years. The Angeleno producer has been in the remix game for quite some time, taking on industry favorites like Grimes, R Kelly, and TMN favorite Ellie Goulding. He has showcased his own brand of futuristic remixes in the past with a signature style of revamped percussion lines and vocal chops, but it seems to us like he’s onto something new. By taking on not only Ariana Grandbae, but her Cashmere Cat-produced single off her new album, Easy Girl is clearly trying to make a serious name for himself by taking on some great new challenges. Like most of his remixes, there’s certainly no shortage of reproduced synth lines to be found here, but it is a certified Easy Girl classic and something we’ll remember him by as he continues his meteoric rise to stardom.

[Electronic] Flume & Chet Faker – Drop the Game (Sweater Beats Remix)

Posted by Jordan Grammer - September 12, 2014

Flume & Chet Faker
Drop the Game (Sweater Beats Remix)

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There’s no denying that the Flume & Chet Faker collaboration from last year was one of 2013’s hottest tracks. It blended the two artists together; raw,soulful lyricism from Chet and sensational production chops from Flume. In a year when the Australian electronic music scene was bursting at the seams, we got our crowning achievement. Fast forward nine months and across the Pacific, and we now have this. Sweater Beats, well-known around the world for his work with the Symbols and HW&W crews, takes on “Drop the Game” and drops it on its head, changing it nearly instantly into an absolute heater. If you thought Flume’s work on the Lorde remix was next level, just wait until you hear this. I’m guaranteeing that this won’t be the last time you hear this song, or Sweater Beats.

[Electronic] Ryan Farber – Freak

Posted by Jordan Grammer - September 12, 2014

Ryan Farber Music
FREAK

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Whether you have an ear for it or not, this actually a remix/heavily sampled original; and an incredible one at that. Ryan Farber may be slightly newer to the game, but every production he does is well-thought-out and quality over quantity seems to be the mantra with his distorted, dark take on house music. It’s very Jack Beats-esque, however the Philly kid turns it into a brand of its own. His latest endeavor takes the always classic Rick James anthem “Freak” and gives it a bit of chest hair and bass to boot. If you’re looking for something to start off your 5AM Los Angeles warehouse party with, this is your kind of song.