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[Electronic] Submotion Orchestra – Alium

Posted by TMN Staff - November 25, 2014

Submotion Orchestra
Alium Mini-Mix

“Alium” is the eagerly anticipated album from boundary-pushing Submotion Orchestra. Renowned for their spectacular live performances the seven-piece have captivated the public along with Trevor Nelson and Jo Wiley, as well as touring the world, selling out venues such as London’s famous KOKO. It is clear to see that a lot of time and effort went into the creation of ‘Alium’, after all the finished product is simply mind blowing.

Bringing together a number of sounds, both from their electronic and acoustic side, the music created is one of a kind. The vocal performances from Ruby are strong as ever, with stunning writing, the delicate textures just blossom around the rest of the band. Heavier songs such as “Chrome Units” see the group raise the energy levels with punchy electro synths echoing throughout the duration whilst other follow suit, growing and developing around the main body. What Submotion Orchestra do so well is let their creations develop over time, with each song telling a story as the music around it gradually builds letting the energy levels lap up and down with emotion.

“Alium” is certainly up there with the top albums of the year. Through beautiful writing and musicianship, alongside a polished finished of flawless levels of production this sound is one to stand out from a crowd. You can purchase the album here.

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[House] Nause – Another You (Sonny Alven Remix)

Posted by TMN Staff - November 3, 2014

Nause
Another You (Sonny Alven Remix)

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“Another You”, an already amazing release from Swedish duo Nause, has just been handed over to the young talent that is Sonny Alven for a remix.

Alven straight away brings in a warm and lilting sound to the remix, showcasing a palette of mellow textures throughout. The bass line is introduced early on as a soft, simple, yet effective part that fits with ease around the rest of the song. Other atmospheric elements such as the keys and live guitar help bring this piece to life, as the song develops throughout its entirety. A welcomed pause arrives as the vocal led breakdown billows slowly to a final climax of deep and dazzling groove.

This remix is spectacular and utilises all that is memorable from the original creation. It should also put the Norwegian producer, who is just twenty, on the map. “Another You” is available to buy via Svenska Inspelningar/Universal Music from October 24^th (worldwide) and 28^th (US).

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Get To Know: Kove [TMN Exclusive Interview]

Posted by TMN Staff - November 3, 2014

There is definitely something about Kove. The UK based producer and DJ who was spotted by Chase & Status and snapped up by their label MTA Records, has seen a meteoric rise to popularity. Perhaps it’s the way he seamlessly moves from genre to genre – whether it’s the euphoric summer D&B anthem that was 2013’s ‘Searching’ or the classy house beat that was the recent ‘Way We Are’, if you hear a Kove tune on the dance floor, you will know about it. Now about to embark on a US tour supporting Netsky, he leaves his epic ‘Murmurations’ EP to continue doing the rounds across the globe. We caught up with Kove, otherwise known as James Rockhill, to get the lowdown from the man himself.

Having had such success from ‘Way We Are’ over the summer, did you feel an added pressure for the release of this next EP?

Not really, ‘Murmurations’ was really a response to ‘Way We Are’. Most of the tracks had featured in my sets over the Summer and I wanted to make something that was more focused on the underground.

‘Murmurations’ has a huge array of musical influences throughout; do you feel like this is a fair representation of you as an artist?

Certainly, I wanted to put something out that combined a bit of everything that was exciting me about music and I think ‘Murmurations’ reflects that. The way an EP is formatted, you can really throw anything in and not worry about the flow and context like you would with an album.

‘Feel Love Again’ is breathtaking, how did the collaboration come about and how was the process of working with (drum and bass producer) Dimension?

I’ve known Dimension for a while now and we’ve spent a lot of time in the studio. Normally we tend to muck about a bit, but with ‘Feel Love Again’ we really came together and combined our sounds perfectly I think. I came up with a basic loop and we pretty much finished it up in a day at his studio.

You have been delving in and out of the slower tempo bass/house music for some time now, what is currently your favourite genre to produce, play out and listen to?

I go through phases so quickly. I started making music at lower tempos before I started making D&B. I had been listening to and making a lot of house over the last few months but I was hit with a pretty bad period of writers block, so I started making D&B again, which has been really exciting.

‘VCO’ has seen you delve into garage style bass; will we be seeing more of this from future releases?

I never really try and predict what I’ll be putting out next but I’m enjoying the simplicity of making tunes like ‘VCO’. I also love a lot of the music that’s coming out from the side of the genre like My Nu Leng and Chris Lorenzo’s output.

When playing your live shows, has there been one track from the EP that goes off more than the others?

‘Feel Love Again’ has been going down really well, I think it’s probably the closest to my earliest output – plus its a great tune for those huge double drops!

Where did the inspiration come from for the creation of ‘Still High’?

I’d been listening to a lot of film scores and ambient music so really wanted to try and transfer some of those influences and vibes into a D&B song. The tune came from the vocals which were an unused session pitched down and really glued the track together.

‘Drop’ is quite a diversion from what we have heard in the past, how have fans responded to this change in sound?

It’s been mixed! I wrote it as a bit of a tongue-in-cheek nod to the whole big room house thing, over the top and a bit silly. It is quite surprising how upset people get about something that drastically different – I have and always will continue to try different things, it helps with learning new production techniques and keeps things fresh.

Finally, what’s next for the future of Kove? Where would you like to see your sound in 2015?

I’ve been writing so many songs recently that there should be a few vocal based tunes coming out, and there’ll be a few dance floor bangers in there as well!

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http://www.kovemusic.com/

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Kove x Dimension
Feel Love Again

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[House] Kove – Drop [TMN Video Premiere]

Posted by TMN Staff - October 21, 2014

Having dropped (excuse the pun), his new EP last week on MTA Records, Kove has once again made sure he is firmly on the dance music radar. Entitled “Murmurations”, there are plenty of inclinations that he is one of those artists who will continue to deliver the goods as his profile rises. One of the fiercest offerings on the four track collection is “Drop”, a little ode to the on trend big room sound.

To run alongside this track, we are pleased to unveil the wicked official graphics video that goes with the tune. Check it out – remember you can purchase “Murmurations” here.

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[Deep House] Journeyman – Crash Reel

Posted by TMN Staff - October 20, 2014

Talented house/bass producers Journeyman return to consciousness today, armed with their new single. Released through the ever-popular Anjunadeep, “Crash Reel” follows on from their successful ‘Spend It All’ EP, which was their debut offering on the label.

This single is a gloriously bassy exploration of deep house, keeping it a fully melodic experience. Soulful vocals make an enticing hook here, whilst a toe-tapping rhythmical progression keeps the tune flowing. This is luscious, grooving dance music at its best – bringing plenty of soul into the mix. Journeyman are still relative newcomers on the scene, but with such a classic sound, there is no doubt that they will remain firmly on the radar.

You can purchase “Crash Reel” here.

Journeyman
Crash Reel

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[Dubstep] MUST DIE! – Death & Magic LP

Posted by TMN Staff - October 7, 2014

MUST DIE
Together

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Today sees the release of the eagerly awaited “Death & Magic” LP by MUST DIE!. The first single, “Hellcat”, turned more than a few heads and MUST DIE! had revealed, in a number of interviews, that we should expect the unexpected. Out now on the mighty OWSLA, the album features ten tracks and is something of a belter.

The producer stays true to his word almost instantaneously with the first three tracks covering familiar Dubstep terrain, contemporary Trap sounds and almost a blend of the two with the help of Ragga Twins and Datsik. The 4×4 sounds then come through, with “Filter System” ft. Descender, before Tkay Maidza steps into play to contribute to the Moombah-tinged “Imprint”. Only half way through and you feel like you’ve listened to five different artists already.

The second half rolls forward with more relentless bass, a 128bpm offering from the LP’s first single, ‘Hellcat’, before further 140 goodness leads into the final track. ‘Star Throne’ is an apt ending to what is an eclectic album – a real blend of all sorts of sounds and styles and with no let-up on energy.

If you came here for deep sounds, progressive beats and a chilled night in, you may be disappointed. If you came to tear out, be taken on a journey and listen to a blend of all things bass – you’ve come to the right place. This is a seriously impressive debut LP from MUST DIE! – you can purchase a copy here.

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[D&B/House] Kove – “Murmurations” EP

Posted by TMN Staff - October 7, 2014

Out now via Chase & Status’ MTA Records is Kove’s new EP, “Murmurations.” This producer is an outstanding example of how far versatility can project their sound to a wider fan base – having only signed to the label a year or so ago, Kove now plays all over the world and has just been asked to join Netsky on his forthcoming US tour.

UK-based, Kove had his first release on Program – the sub label of Andy C’s drum and bass platform Ram Records. Now, he works in both house and drum and bass, ensuring that he satisfies the hoards of dance floor lovers that eagerly follow his progress. “Murmurations” follows on from last year’s “Measures” EP that was also split half and half with each genre.

House tracks here are “VCO” and “Drop” – the former being a garage-inspired cut with plenty of chopped vocals for texture and “Drop” adding on a touch of big room into this atmospheric jam. The drum and bass is of a typically high standard – he collaborated with promising talent Dimension for the vibrant “Feel Love Again” and the spaced-out, trippy “Still High” is an exquisite track.

Kove continues his rise to the top in spectacular style with this release – you can pick up “Murmurations” here.

’Kove x Dimension – Feel Love Again’