Author Archives: Mitch Marzuola

[Electronic] Bon Iver – Over Soon (Super Duper Remix)

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - October 11, 2016

Bon Iver
Over Soon (Super Duper Remix)

Whenever a highly anticipated album drops, you can always expect a slew of unofficial edits and remixes to begin showing up within the first week or so of the release. What you don’t always expect, however, is that many of these will actually be quality releases instead of simply a chance to capitalize on SEO. Super Duper is here to put any and all notion of that mess to bed with an absolutely stunning edit of 22, A Million‘s first track, “22 (OVER S∞∞N)”.

This remix may seem on the shorter side (clocking in at a concise 2:28), but it’s calculated build to final minute sets the stage for an incredible resolution and rendition of an incredible song. Having the foresight to instantaneously create such a stark production speaks to the capability and innovation of Super Duper, and, luckily for us, he’s got plenty of new music on the way. What’s wild is this edit was JUST FOR FUN. However you choose to approach unofficial remixes, always know that there will be diamonds in the rough, and Super Duper is certainly proving that notion right while doing the original justice with a powerful and striking interpretation. Be sure to check out Super Duper’s recent original, “Angela“, also!

[Indie Electronic] Samuel Proffitt – Sladky Pt. 2

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - October 11, 2016

Samuel Proffitt
Sladky Pt. 2

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To understand Samuel Profitt is to understand sadness. Now you may be wondering, “How is that good?” It’s simple. Samuel’s music maintains a level of genuine emotion that isn’t afraid to touch on complex and difficult events from his past. One example of this in particular is his work with Josh Jacobson on the heartrending Andre. It isn’t frail. It isn’t fearful. It’s accepting what has happened in order to make sense of what will come.

I don’t want things to end this way / You’ve become another part of me / A new horizon here to stay

“Sladky Pt. 2” finds a similar plane while enlisting the always terrific Khai to bolster a message of hope. This pairing of longing lyrics and graceful production already have given us an enticing look into what to expect from Samuel Proffitt’s upcoming EP, The Grey Notebook. There’s a refreshing sense of self awareness throughout Samuel’s projects, and that’s the exact sort of manner that makes for authentic and engaging music.

[Electronic] Crywolf – Quantum Immortality

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - October 5, 2016

Crywolf
Quantum Immortality

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Making any sort of attempt to characterize Crywolf into a single genre is a lost cause. Don’t mistake that for a problem, because he’s championed his own sound into a graceful and enticing exploration of the sentimental side of electronic music. Whether he’s covering Flume or working to disrupt the mundane with the phenomenal Cataclasm, Crywolf continues to conduct a stirring presence in his music, and this newest tune substantiates that notion flawlessly.

“Quantum Immortality” sustains the breathtaking production style that we’ve come to know and love from Crywolf while his lyrics continue to delve into weightier subjects that many artists in a similar vein aren’t totally comfortable expressing. His willingness to scrutinize genuine emotions and display them through brilliant music is precisely what makes him great. Crywolf finds the beauty in the breakdown. We could all learn from that.

[Alternative] Nilüfer Yanya – Keep On Calling

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - October 4, 2016

Nilüfer Yanya
Keep On Calling

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Nilüfer Yanya took command of her sound on a simply wonderful cover of the Pixies “Hey”, and she’s been on a roll ever since. The London native is back with “Keep On Calling”, a tune traversing the line between effervescent and melancholy with its minimal percussion, reverberating guitar riffs, and impassioned yet equally restrained vocals. As evident from the song’s message, there’s no fumbling around when it comes to Nilüfer’s emotion, and we’re on board for her straightforward approach all the way.

You may notice a slight similarity to King Krule throughout her work so far, but Nilüfer exceeds all comparison once this song’s chorus rolls around and ramps up in tempo and drive. Her voice is sweet but strong, and she has a way of demanding your attention the very moment she begins to sing. If you’re looking for more from Nilüfer Yanya (which you honestly will be after “Keep On Calling”), be sure to check out her debut original, “Small Crimes”, as well.

[Electronic Soul] midnight – Absolute Reprise (prod. Karnaval Blues)

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - October 4, 2016

midnight
Absolute Reprise (prod. Karnival Blues)

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Following his 0:00 EP, midnight teamed up with Majestic Casual for a brand new tune that marks a continuation stemming from the project’s second track, “Absolute”. He croons:

You’ve seen the way that they look at me but / you’re not afraid, you wanna stay / you’ve seen the way that my mind can be / you’re my savin grace, you keep the devil away

midnight’s trademark has always managed to juggle being smooth, being aware, and combining both of these aspects to blaze his own path in the ever-colliding worlds of electronic music, R&B, and pop. The revamped production courtesy of Karnaval Blues constructs a complementary vision to the crisp falsetto delivery of midnight in the instrumentation, building a solid foundation around his vocals with a measured tact. midnight continues to create relieving and soothing tunes time after time, and “Absolute Reprise” is another winner. Majestic Casual hooked us up with a free download here.

[Electronic] Hundred Waters – Innocent (KEFF Remix)

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - October 4, 2016

Hundred Waters
Innocent (KEFF Remix)

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KEFF‘s first foray into production after a series of must-hear mixes comes to us in the form of a delicately crafted rendition of “Innocent” by Hundred Waters. The splendor in the gentle atmosphere surrounding the bright vocals radiates with warmth and an underlying sensation of tranquility as the song progresses, yet there’s an unsettling message buried deep within.

The premiere with NEST HQ describes a perspective of a broken trust and extreme measures taken to achieve a clean conscious, and that’s the sort of context shift and imaginative transformation of a song’s original tone KEFF is already bringing to the table. Something of this gravity is a stark and intriguing beginning to KEFF’s journey as an artist, and the capability to understand and process a serious subject into a song as striking as this truly makes a statement. There won’t be any fluff from KEFF in the future. Be sure to grab the free download of this remix here.

[Electronic] Hotel Garuda – Fixed On You (Feat. Violet Days)

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - October 3, 2016

HOTEL GARUDA
Fixed On You (Feat. Violet Days)

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We’ve enjoyed the absolute privilege of watching Hotel Garuda rise to prominence ever since their first edit of Disclosure and MNEK’s “White Noise”, and now their second original release, supplemented with a brilliant feature from Violet Days, is finally here. “Fixed On You” is a textbook demonstration of the duo’s skillful blend of indie dance, house, and pop and centers around a universal message of longing for love that definitely affects more of us than we care to admit.

When we come alive / Let me keep a piece of you / When we say goodbye / Cause I´m fixed on you

That’s part of the appeal of Hotel Garuda. Their choices of remixes in the past reflect a history of emotional emphasis, and they’ve created their own voice now on this fresh and compelling original. With an abundance of quality house and pop music being created more often than ever, it should come as no surprise that you can count on Hotel Garuda always being in the conversation. If you missed their debut original “Smoke Signals”, be sure to catch up HERE.