The Chill Dojo #168

The chill music always thrives around Valentine’s Day and this year is no different, with no shortage of material for all the lovers out there. Getting the mood set right is Swedish talent Anton Borin, delivering a groove that is the perfect amount of smooth and sexy rolled into one. It would have been too cliché to start things off with a slow jam, so why not kick things off with something you can dance to? Kartell has you more than covered in that department as well, revealing a new remix right in time for the special occasion. While fellow Frenchman Darius took a slower approach to this one a few months ago, this fresh take on the airy ‘Green & Gold’  is all about sharing a moment of passionate movement with that special someone.

We know it’s all about a mix of fun and emotion though, so our next feature from Chet Porter pours out the latter in a musical gesture of appreciation that you can pass on to that person who deserves it most. ‘tbh ily’ is a simple message spoken through blissful atmosphere and serene touches of nature that the Toronto native incorporates so well into all his work. It’s certainly stolen our heart this week. But the playlist wouldn’t be complete without a proper lyrical ballad, and to that end we’ve been gifted with a stunning song from HONNE. Throw away your Hallmark card, throw this one on, and let these velvety vocals speak all the words you’ve been trying to come up with all this time.

We may have just missed out on the actual day, but you don’t need a token calendar event to show some extra love. Peace out.

’Anton Borin – Sway’
’Lianne La Havas – Green & Gold (Kartell Remix)’
’Chet Porter – tbh ily’
’HONNE – Woman’
’Astre – Your Bones (on vocals by Mura Masa)’
’Free n Losh – The Right Song (ft. Terrell Morris)’
’RÜFÜS – Say A Prayer For Me (Mazde Remix)’
’craves – By My Side’
’SPRILL – Oh Yeah!’
’whereisalex – Double Elephant’
’esta – Neoboy’
’Ordnry Yngstr – Flight W/ R.O.M’
’CID – Love Is Blind (Attom & Oracles Remix)’
’Walker & Montis – Don’t’
’Louis Futon – Wasted On You (feat. ROZES)’
’Cartier.Caetano X B.Wav – She Like (Telescope Thieves Remix)’
’Jarreau Vandal – Nobody Else (feat. Brasstracks & Niya Wells)(Pat Lok Remix)’
’A Band Called Success – MAXIMUM SATURATION’
’Classix – Bird of Prey (ft. Joe Keefe)’
’No TV No Radio – Can’t You See feat Kolada’
’Vallis Alps – Young (Feki Remix)’
’Tennyson – All Yours’
’Beshken – Have You Ever’
’Rando – International Flavors’
’Ark Patrol – Primo (Whynnel Remix)’
’Froogle – Mark My Words (ft. Josh Rubin) (Justin Bieber Cover)’
’Celadon City – Mapmaker’
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The Chill Dojo #167

If the results of yesterday’s game went your way, we’ve got the perfect front order to keep that happy dance going well into this week. Kick-starting the celebrations is Sydney’s swindail, injecting some serious bounce into one of our favorite chill releases of last year from Cosmo’s Midnight. ‘Walk With Me’ already had all the ingredients to influence a state of uncontrollable body groovin’, but this fresh take ignites those feelings into a fever pitch, accentuating the infectiously bright vibe that the original championed. It’s that same kind of addictive bumpy sound that’s become a signature of Pomo’s repertoire, and right on cue he delivers a delicious beat in the form of ‘Blue Soda (Part One)’. With a bassline to get stuck in your head for days, it seems the only way to shake this groove is to give in to its incredible rhythm.

Only two songs in and we’re sweating already. It might be time to switch it up with the latest piece of magic from Point Point. Big orchestral builds prelude the enormity of this grand musical masterpiece, shifting from crescendo to anticipation, until glorious melody and unbelievable funk finally reveal what delight is in store for our ears. That’s not the end of the orchestral brilliance either, as the closing minutes transition into harmonies that evoke that classic James Bond atmosphere. Espionage aside, there are no secrets when it comes to the production talent of Louis Futon, and his latest remix has once again demonstrated his skills at their catchy best. This time choosing Marian Hill’s hit ‘One Time’ as his objective, his sax driven approach adds another tool to his growing arsenal of dangerously smooth sounds.

In fact, regardless of how you’re feeling after Sunday’s events, we’re pretty sure this list won’t fail to bring a smile to your face. Peace out.

’Cosmo’s Midnight & Kucka – Walk With Me (swindail remix)’
’Pomo – Blue Soda (Part 1)’
’Point Point – F+L’
’Marian Hill – One Time (Louis Futon Remix)’
’JR JARRIS – Intimate (Feat. E.Doza)’
’Imagined Herbal Flows – Evolve’
’GARREN – Body’
’Martin Solveig – +1 (feat. Sam White) (Jayceeoh Remix)’
’Falqo – ‘Sleepy Crusader’ (Lakechild Remix Radio Version)’
’Back Back Forward Punch – Machine Believing’
’Penguin Prison – Show Me The Way (Colour Vision Remix)’
’Carmada – Realise (Two Can Remix)’
’Carmada – Realise (Chrome Sparks Remix)’
’SG Lewis – Shivers (Delusion Remix)’
’Saje – Our Story (Kartell Remix)’
’Autolaser – Shades (ft. Satica)’
’StéLouse – Periscope’
’Oshi – Oceans’
’Citylights – Feather’
’Khai – Do You Go Up (Kidswaste Remix)’
’Said The Sky – Mountains ft. Diamond Eyes (Skrux Remix)’
’Viska & Project 14 – Kyla’
’Illenium – Fortress (ft. Joni Fatora)’
’EMBRZ – Saved’
’LeMarquis – Hurricane (Feat. Alo Lee)’
’The Weeknd – The Hills Feat. Amory (JR Nelson Remix)’
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The Chill Dojo #166

We’re mixing things up for #166 with an eclectic spread of features, starting with some infectious groove from Louie Lastic. While Kelela’s original utilized her stunning voice to captivate listeners, this take on ‘Rewind’ spins a slick garage vibe together with an injection of hot Goldlink bars to make it all about getting your body moving. After a breakout 2015, everyone seems to be eagerly awaiting what Louis The Child will come up with next. Their latest release ‘From Here’ comes courtesy of none other than OWLSA, and carries all the chill feels that have us addicted to their unique electronic sound. Clean beats and bright percussive elements pave the way for the catchy melody to bury its way inside your head, to be replayed over and over whenever the right mood strikes.

It’s a similar melodic quality that makes this next collab from Pure Pool and Deech such a joy to listen to. ‘Puppet Castle’ brings a sweet blend of classic bass sounds with fresh production elements, oozing a velvety style of mellow music reminiscent of the 90’s sitcom era. We move from retro influence to an atmosphere inspired by modern anime, with Miro crafting an epic harmonic experience from Kozoro’s ‘Curious’. While the original already radiated many entrancing traits, the UK producer reinterprets the song into a breathtaking vocal journey that climaxes with an emotion-filled guitar solo just made for the pinnacle moment of the scene it portrays.

It’s the perfect note to close out our write-up as well. Peace out.

’Kelela – Rewind feat. GoldLink (Louie Lastic Remix)’
’Louis The Child – From Here’
’Pure Pool & Deech – Puppet Castle’
’Kozoro – Curious (ft. Noctilucent) (Miro Remix)’
’GOLDWATER – sitting in a rainforest w/ my electric pianos’
’Icy Lust – Forsaken’
’Cavalier – melee / falling’
’exyle – i love you’
’Kultur – Last Night (Ft. Sophie Meiers)’
’RKCB – Future Being’
’Sensi Sye – be with you’
’ATB – Flash X (Said The Sky Remix)’
’L/O/O/N – Heat’
’FloFilz – Getdismoney’
’SNAKEHIPS – All My Friends ft Tinashe & Chance The Rapper (Jarreau Vandal Remix)’
’IAMNOBODI – Found You’
’sober rob – Shrine feat. MYRNE’
’PRXZM – haze (gill chang remix)’
’Skrillex & Team EZY (ft. NJOMZA) – Pretty Bye Bye’
’Baribal – GWYN’
’Herzeloyde – All I Do (Baribal Flip)’
’XO – Divine Disaster (feat. James Chatburn)’
’Janet Jackson – No Sleeep (Goldroom Remix)’
’Sound Remedy – Malibu 2.0’
’Gnash ft. Olivia OBrien – I Hate I Love (Perttu Remix)’
’Seafret – Wildfire (Autograf Remix)’
’Ben Phipps – Don’t Look Back (feat. Ashe)’
’Kiiara
Feels (Zeni Edit)’
’Al Kelly – Weeks Apart (feat. Jilly.fm)’
’pools – summer sunday’
’RYAN Playground – Are You Mad’
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The Chill Dojo #165

Well some parts of the world certainly don’t need any help in the chill department this week, but for those not experiencing blizzard conditions, we’ve got a killer remix of GoldLink’s ‘Zipporah’ courtesy of a masterful beatmaker in Gravez. While the original definitely wasn’t lacking any punch, the smooth touch from the LA based producer takes this one to the next level. Still feeling those slow jam vibes, our next feature is a silky number from Beshken, combining his fresh atmospheric sound with some glorious male vocals from Gus Dapperton.

On the topic of male talent, 2015 was a massive year for Tom Misch, and while some artists would find it difficult to follow up such a stellar run, he has demonstrated his caliber once again with an early contender for one of the best mellow tunes of 2016. The vocal partnership between himself and Carmody is a pure delight to listen to, but that guitar solo is the real sweetener that solidifies this polished piece of musical brilliance. The Moving Castle Collective are another instance of established genius over the past year, and their incredible releases keep coming with a beautiful single from Melbourne’s Dugong Jnr. The lush vibe is reminiscent of Cashmere Cat at his smoothest, and the addition of Tashka’s dreamy voice is a prime example of pop music done so right.

Only one month down, but already this year is shaping up to be something special. Peace out.

’GoldLink – Zipporah (Gravez Remix)’
’Beshken – Faceless (feat. Gus Dapperton)’
’Tom Misch & Carmody – Easy Love’
’Dugong Jr – Secrets (feat. Tashka)’
’Swan – White Noise (MNEK X Disclosure Cover)’
’TastyTreat – Palms (feat. Amory)’
’Akouo – Giving Into You feat. Ashibah’
’Caius – Without You’
’Falqo – Never Feat. BROADHURST’
’Monogem – Gone (INSTRUM Remix)’
’Tep No – Me And My Guitar’
’Novo Amor – Anchor (Boehm Remix)’
’Tülpa – la nights ft. mph & sarah burns’
’Tülpa – Naw’
’Yoste – Chihiro’
’Wayward – Only Flaw (soft remix)’
’WISKIM – Human Nature’
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The Chill Dojo #164

The playlist size for #164 is an indication of how big the past week has been in electronic music, and it’s headlined by none other than Flume and a stunning track from his upcoming album Skin. In case you somehow managed to miss it, ‘Never Be Like You’ is the first full stream we have been gifted with, and the slow hypnotizing experience is perfected with the breathtakingly beautiful vocals from Kai. If the album preview was any indication, there will be plenty more mind-blowing reveals to come.

The release of the gigantic remix package for ‘It’s Strange’ was enough to fill its own playlist for the week, but after going through the unprecedented 20 strong EP, we managed to trim it down to nine chill edits that just had to be included. It was tough to pick a favorite, but the silky touch of Melvv takes out the accolade of Dojo choice, carrying on the positive vibe that Louis The Child instilled in the original with the addition of some bright floating melodies. Having been a long time favorite of ours in the remix game, Manila Killa did his credentials no harm with the debut of his first ever original ‘All That’s Left’. While the vocals carry some emotive themes, the mellow groove champions a feel-good sensation that is far too infectious to resist.

There is a heap to explore, so we’ll cut short the reading and you can dive right into the listening. Peace out.

’Flume – Never Be Like You feat. Kai’
’Louis The Child – It’s Strange (Melvv Remix)’
’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (Jailo Remix)’
’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (CRNKN Remix)’
’Louis The Child (ft. K. Flay) – It’s Strange (Mr FijiWiji Remix)’
’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (Myles Travitz Remix)’
’Louis The Child – It’s Strange Ft. K.Flay (LeMarquis Remix)’
’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (Pham X Filip Remix)’
’Louis The Child FT. K.Flay
It’s Strange (Inodi Remix)’
’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (White Cliffs Remix)’
’Manila Killa – All That’s Left (feat. Joni Fatora)’
’Draper – All I See (feat. Laura Brehm)’
’Purity Ring – Bodyache (LIONE Remix)’
’Thomas Vx – Daze’
’Emma Dewing – Beautiful Mess (Wax Motif Version)’
’EVVY – Tidal Wave (Sound Remedy Remix)’
’Owl City – Vanilla Twilight (SizzleBird Remix)’
’Mark Johns – BTFU (Mommy Issues)’
’Breakbot – 2Good4Me’
’Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ – Lean On (DiscoRazor’s Galactic Edit)’
’Oliver Nelson Ft. Heir – Found Your Love (Two Can Remix)’
’CHINAH – We Go Back (Jarami Remix ft. Skizzy Mars)’
’Kidswaste – Come Back (Instrumental)’
’sam gellaitry – rise/set’
’Pham x Filip – Squaad’
’Nakala – trusay (Koyö Remix)’
’Chahine – Broken’
’Star Slinger – I’m Like’
’Star Slinger – Alpha Lead (Instrumental Version)’
’Galantis – Runaway (U&I) (Speaker of the House’s Big Beat 5th Anniversary Remix)’
’Temptations – Proud (Autograf Remix)’
’Banks – Warm Water (Daniele Di Martino Remix)’
’Saje – Our Story’
’Suicine – Land Of Departure’
’AK – Icicle’
’WILD – Back To You (Nurko Remix)’
’Rando – Quavers’
’Dead Horse Beats – Thinking Of You’
’MYNGA – Share My Dreams’
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The Chill Dojo #163

This week we celebrate the spirit of collaboration, sharing and musical inspiration in the form of Mothica’s Mythic EP and the amazing remixes that came about as a result of her releasing the acapellas for the world to re-imagine. The first feature from Kayge Calypso and DUNN elects to finely slice the vocals, piecing them together with key lyrical moments from the original track and a breathtakingly beautiful acoustic atmosphere. The outcome is a sound that is like butter to the ears. In much the same fashion, this next interpretation of ‘Hand Grenade’ is another gorgeous display of intricate vocal chops, this time infuzed with mellow future vibes that have us floating on a wave of carefree feelings. It’s not often we get a chance to talk about artists hailing from the small island of New Caledonia, but if this effort is anything to go by, Koyö may have just put it on the map for 2016.

Next up we have the same track taken in a very different direction, with a pair of Swedes in Native and Lost going for a deeper house-driven approach that will soothe your soul and ease you into your Monday in the best way possible. Outside of these stunning Mothica-inspired discoveries, another golden find for the week was courtesy of Vancouver’s Syre, releasing a short yet ever so sweet jam called ‘Sizzle’. It’s simple, fresh and fun, which is often all you need to create a tune that is very much at home within our humble Dojo abode.

But it’s nothing without people to share it with, so we hope you enjoy this and all the rest. Peace out!

’Mothica – No One (DUNN & Kayge Calypso Remix)’
’Mothica – Hand Grenade (Koyö Remix)’
’Mothica – Hand Grenade (Native & Lost Remix)’
’Syre – Sizzle’
’Modl – Years From Now’
’28th x ando – Innuendo ft. Ian Jacinto’
’Michi – Kill Our Way To Heaven (No Tv No Radio Remix)’
’ahh ooh – Twist Rock’
’ahh ooh – Motown Milkyway’
’ahh ooh – Planet Ooh’
’Griz – Stop Trippin’ (Chill Harris Remix)’
’uth fruit – stop time (michael mason edit)’
’Kuiters – Bubbles’
’Odesza – Light (feat. Little Dragon) (Daktyl Remix)’
’GOLDWATER – substance’
’dojo. – SAY THAT!’
’Mothica – Golden Hand (metsä flip)’
’Tontario x Lucas Nord – Rewind’
’Cosmic Quest & RJ Tripps – Drip Quark ft. Monster Lips’
’Chahine – Bae’
’Sound Remedy – KIDS’
’Robots Can’t Dance – Would You’
’Kiiara – Feels (Felix Cartal Remix)’
’Charlene Soraia & (HUGEL X Nicolas Monier) – Postcards From iO’
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The Chill Dojo #162

Well another year rolls around, and we can only imagine what’s in store for us in 2016. There’s no predicting what sounds will be created over the next 12 months, but if there’s one thing we can hang our hat on, it’s that there will be a stack of new artists to unearth and musical innovation to explore.

That statement rings true for our first Dojo feature of the year from ANTI-HERO and Atura. Their collaboration ‘Distant’ is the perfect example of the creative variation we’re hoping to hear as the electronic world continues to develop and push the boundaries ever further. No genre labeling could ever pinpoint the whirlwind of imagination that this song incorporates, as future synths combine with soulful melodies to facilitate a soundtrack to your moments of deep thought. Following a very similar trend, our next track again celebrates the beauty that comes from different minds coming together on the one production. Those artists in question are Kids Want Techno, Michael Mason and Luzana Flores, all bringing their particular talents to remix the acoustic ambience of ‘Arrow’ into a dreamlike experience with all the color and wonder that a classy electronic touch can provide.

That standard of professional editing is exactly what you need when messing around with a classic like Daft Punk’s ‘Something About Us’, and thankfully that’s just what T25 brings to his effort here. The vocal treatment here is top notch, taking every effort to preserve the sanctity of the original while adding an incredibly chill vibe behind the future-inspired sound. From a fresh take on a classic to a new spin on a tune that dominated 2015, house fiend LCAW closed off the year in style, revealing his official remix for ‘Like an Animal’ that is bound to tear up dance floors in the coming months and beyond. The deep groove laid down here is the perfect accompaniment to those iconic lyrics which played themselves over and over in our minds and through our speakers. This mix ensures that won’t end anytime soon.

However you’re starting off 2016, make sure you do it surrounded by good music. Peace out.

’ANTI HERO & Atura – Distant’
’Stonefox – Arrow (KWT/Michael Mason/Olan Remix)’
’Daft Punk – Something About Us (T25 Remix)’
’Rüfüs – Like An Animal (LCAW Remix)’
’Coyote Kisses – Sunny Day (Pheeno Remix)’
’Mura Masa – Your Bones (Astre Remix)’
’Mura Masa – Your Bones (Khamsin Remix)’
’Veens – Girl’
’Janet Jackson feat. Missy Elliot – BURNITUP! (LAKIM Remix)’
’R. Saadiq – Be Here (Ruck P Remix)’
’Sango – Só Você (Ft. Elhae & ESTA.)’
’swell – im sorry (feat. shiloh)’
’sam gellaitry – zircon caves’
’Jupe – Yikes’
’oshi – the journey’
’Shleepytime – Speed Dial’
’813 – Snow On My Roof’
’craves – Scrolling’
’Toonage – Seventh Week’
’Toonage – Crowded Silence’
’Tonton – Fleeting Moment’
’halpe – Forest’
’Flamingosis – Snacks On Snacks’
’MadBliss – searchin 4 reason’
’Lucas – Fingers’
’Celadon City – A Morning Expedition’
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