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Chill Dojo #140 is going straight for the feels with a charming original from Sable that’s all about celebrating that special someone in your life. Released through a series of short story panels across his Facebook page, the vibrant creativity in this song is clearly not limited to the musical production alone. That said, the glorious vibes emanated through ‘One and Only’ will be the feature that has you putting this on steady repeat. We’re definitely looking for positive vibes this week, and Dojo newcomer Akimoto delivers just what we needed with a lyrical gem whose beauty lies in its purity. Playful piano and a catchy beat belies the makings of a simple jazzy tune, but flashes of electronic flair elevate this into a polished jam that’s all about heart.

It’s this same quality that has rocketed Mura Masa’s ‘Firefly’ into one of the standout features of 2015. It’s no easy task to attempt a remix of this chill anthem, but young Ramzoid has proven he’s up to the challenge with a stunning effort that will no doubt leave its mark. While the overall structure remains similar, the talented Canadian has infused a serious dosage of funked out bass into the original that adds the perfect touch of summer feelings. While we’re chasing those warmer vibes, it’s the perfect time to shed some light on a new up-and-comer in the future game by the name of Jupe. At only 15 years of age, this is one kid that’s set to make some serious waves if ‘Caprisun’ is anything to go by. Jazzy flavors and melodic bliss combine for a sun-drenched experience that’s on point from start to finish. We’ll end on more of a sultry vibe now as another debutant in Skye Chai dishes up a smooth take on the soulful ‘Electric Blue’. Light-hearted sampling will ensure a smile all throughout the journey, but it’s the vocal edit that will shut out everything around you as you’re captured in its tender grip for the full four minutes.

The rest of the playlist will keep that smile from fading for a good while longer than that as well. Peace out.

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The weekend was for celebration, but Monday is all about settling down with some sweet tunes for your ears, and for that Dojo #139 has you covered. Renowned beat-maker esta gets the vibe going with a silky take on a soulful Banks original, transforming ‘Someone New’ into a fresh jam that could sit on repeat for hours and never get stale. From there, Tobtok provides a flashback to the weekend’s revelry with a groovy house party-starter that oozes sunshine and good feelings. You wouldn’t imagine similar sentiments could ever come from Robyn’s iconic ‘Call Your Girlfriend’, but Thero and Taylor Wise have teamed up to bring some warmth to the emotional hit. It’s an interesting contrast of somber vocals and summer sounds, but as always the addition of a sax solo will always be our weak spot.

Fans of Aussie group SAFIA will have been waiting for this one to surface for a while, but this week ‘Embracing Me’ officially joined the ranks of quality electronica for 2015. Known for their incredible vocal treatment and ability to craft an anthem, this gentle piece of aural deliciousness will have no trouble holding a crowd in the palm of its hands and moving them to its every ebb and flow.

Time to wind down in the best way possible and rejuvenate for the week ahead. Peace out.

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‘Fantasy’ was one of the standout chill tunes of 2014, and just a month after the release of the long-awaited Urban Flora EP, another batch of stellar remixes are set to reinvigorate the passion for the original masterpiece from Alina Baraz and Galimatias. Doing the honors in kicking off Dojo #138 with the first featured remix is a familiar name from Moving Castle in Vices. Representing the innovative brand of future sounds this collective champions, their interpretation is as glorious as you’ve come to expect. In a clever use of space and variation, the imaginative pair combine all the beautiful ambient elements of the original with their signature melodic progression and colorful bursts of delightful bass. For an entirely different spin on the track, TEEMID brings the deep house heat he knows all too well. While energetic dance floor vibes are undoubtedly the intention here, the whimsical sensations of the original are certainly not forgone, resulting in a sultry feel well suited to the later hours of the evening.

Another highlight of last year was Flight Facilities’ massive release ‘Heart Attack’, and to hear a remix from the legendary Snakehips this week could be nothing less than front page news. In perfect sync with the deep emotion in Owl Eyes’ vocals, our beloved UK duo craft impeccably smooth waves of silky groove in ways that only they know how. Adding to the list of stunning vocal treatment for this edition is Chet Porter and his magical rendition of Ember Island’s iconic cover. This is musical wonderment in all its beauty, with percussive builds straying from the path of the generic, and instead leading to soundscapes of hidden forest clearings that cast such vivid scenes in the listener’s mind.

Just one of many surprises you might find as you make your way down this week’s playlist. Peace out.

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We’re all about bringing that smile to your Monday, and Deon Custom has plenty to be grinning about this week as he officially enters the Monstercat family with his new single ‘Roses’. Top of the world and top of our humble playlist, this is a future-filled tune that is bursting with color and dreamy melodies that drift along in waves of happiness. And while we’re talking maritime vibes, the always bubbly Grynpyret gifts us with another charming manifestation of his imagination in ‘Boba Beach’. A song this sweet and addictive cannot be good for you, but there’s just no resisting all the bright elements that form this glimpse into blissful paradise.

The Noisy Freaks are well known for their ability to bring the funk with their quality remixes, but this week they’ve shaken things up a notch with a true diversification of their production game. Maintaining groove at the heart of everything they do, their take on Clairity’s ‘Sharks In The Swimming Pool’ unsuspectingly builds towards an explosive dose of future bass that will have you believe they’ve been making it from the very start. Expertly paced from start to finish, the lyrics are given plenty of time to shine between the moments of uncontrollable dancing. In much the same way, the original female vocals form the heart of this next track from XXYYXX’s new side project Icterine. Don’t be lured into a false sense of security by its ambient beginnings, because this track is driven by emotional moments of synth heavy crescendo that give no warning. A roller-coaster journey of reflection and powerful expression, this is a unique piece of music unlike anything we’ve heard before.

Your cure for Monday blues extends way beyond that though, so make sure to soak up every moment of joyful listening below. Peace out.

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We start the week in an ambient frame of mind with NJ producer weird inside crafting a delicately detailed interpretation of the legendary Flying Lotus’ ‘puppet talk’. You can definitely hear all the wonderful intricacies that went into making this song, coming together to form a uniquely chilled experience and a refreshing start to the playlist. What’s even more welcome news is a new one from another legend in Mr Carmack. Teaming up with the sultry voice of Kehlani, this is a classic RnB track in the making that oozes masterful production from start to finish. The emotional buildup in ‘Book Of Us’ will lure you into thinking you’re in for a similarly soothing journey in this next feature, but those familiar with the work of Denver native Said The Sky will know to expect a twist somewhere along the road. That comes as the gorgeous piano fulfills its crescendo into a pulsating trap breakdown that lets its feelings sink right down to the core. It’s one of those rare moments in music that catches the listener off-guard and elicits a moment of intense awe.

It’s a lot to take in, so we follow up with a piece that is pure easy listening from the multi-talented Tom Misch. A title like ‘Home’ could only ever be shooting for that nostalgic vibe, and he’s right on target with an acoustically led jam that goes right for the soft spot. The smooth delight doesn’t end there though, as we’ve got his sweet little remix of Kiko Bun to follow up with a splash of reggae that we’ve been missing for so long.

It’s a very different feature to what we’ve seen recently in the Dojo, but there’s always opportunity to mix things up when mellow vibes are the inspiration. Peace out.

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It’s the first Dojo of the 2015 Summer season, and we’re celebrating with a playlist just shy of 50 tracks to kick off our favorite time of the year. Heralding in this momentous occasion is French duo Saje who have crafted some ear candy that nails the feeling we’re going for. Silky vocals and floating acoustic melodies build the warm sensations befitting of our first Summer feature, before an incredibly unique percussive breakdown takes over to delight your mind in ways you wouldn’t believe. One tune that couldn’t wait for this edition is LUCA LUSH’s uplifting take on ‘Tell Me’ by Atlas Bound. In case you missed the write up earlier in the week, we’ve been big advocates of all the forward-thinking remixes in his portfolio so far, and this is yet another example of creativity being at the center of everything he does. Where the original chose the slow route through jazzy undertones, energetic brass transforms this interpretation into an experience of fiery passion.

We’re certainly not ignoring the power of a slow jam though, and MaLuca will prove exactly that with a sun-kissed track in ‘Everything You Do’. The young Irish artist promises more easy listening material to come very soon, but until then we’ll be quite content to lay back and relax with this soothing guitar washing over us. No need to get up, because we’re moving onto more serene vibes courtesy of Dojo newcomer Kids Waste. ‘Underwater’ does just as its title suggests and plunges you into a pool of care-free feelings delicately layered with splashes of nostalgic melodies. If you’re keen to hear more of his musical talent, you’ll find a few extra additions from him as the playlist progresses into the future-focused tracks. Before that though, we’ve still got plenty of sun to soak up with beachside tunes like this latest original from Tep No. If there was ever a song that was waiting for Summer to hit, then ‘Pacing’ would be exactly that, so there’s no better time to be enjoying this one than right now.

It may seem like a season’s worth of music delivered in one hit, but rest assured the coming weeks will be bursting with even more blissful sounds. Peace out.

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Chill music can make us forget the world, yearn to explore it, conjure intense memories of home. Somehow Grynpyret has managed to do all three in the one song, bottling up all the glorious sentiments of wonderment contained in Ryan Hemsworth’s ‘Snow in Newark’ and casting his own enchanting spell within. It’s whimsical and light-hearted, with a selection of sounds and phenomenal drums that paint a canvas of imagery that you won’t ever want to let go. We drift from one beautiful scene to the next with Izzard’s sublime creation in ‘Port Town’. This sleepy melody is the beginning of your adventure, a dream that feels like reality, the soundscape of calm waves glistening in the sun. In short, pure magic. Parkinson White knows about crafting these feelings all too well, and has let his creativity come to life through the emotion-filled ‘The Lament of Sif’. For some, the references will hit home here, but for everyone else the captivating atmosphere will be enough to get lost within.

Still on that nostalgic vibe, NY producer Vesper amps things up a little with an infusion of future bass over this classic from Teedra Moses. It’s the perfect combination of sultry lyrics, smooth beats and playful orchestral plucks to massage your ears into pure serenity. We couldn’t let the book close on this write-up without mention of the next two jamming beats from Flip-D. They’re all about the positive feelings we want to emanate in Dojo #134, gearing you up for whatever this week will bring.

It’s as much about cherishing the past as it is feeling ready to take on what’s next. Peace out.

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