Nothing beats the original version, but this remix by Little Daylight is the next best thing. I am so proud of The Neighbourhood for their huge success over the last year. These boys grew up and few towns over from me in Newbury Park, CA and have come a long way from their suburban band practice days. Their debut album, I Love You, was released back in April. They are currently signed with Columbia Records and will be on tour with Imagine Dragons this month. Little Daylight‘s version of this chart topping track leans more towards an electro chill wave vibe. He has also successfully remixed other artists such as Edwarde Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros, Passion Pit, and Temper Trap.
The brain center behind The xx‘s composition of electronic drums and dark wave elements is accredited to their producer Jamie Smith, aka Jamie xx. Aside from remixing numerous tracks from The xx, he has also done some reworks for artists such as Florence and the Machine, Adele, and Radiohead. Jamie completely reconstructs this track from experimental singer-songwriter Glasser. The hiccuping vocals and bumping bass provide a tantalizing effect throughout the song that feeds the need to press repeat.
This upbeat R&B track is elevated into an electro infused jazz jam in full Big Gigantic fashion. If you are every lucky enough to see Big Gigantic live, the experience is depicted by a drummer and saxophonist blending jazz and hip hop music with electronic beats, not to mention the mind-boggling visuals and lights that synchronize to the beat of the music. Aloe Blacc recently entered into the EDM scene by lending his soulful vocals on Avicii‘s latest single, “Wake Me Up,” which also features work from Incubus guitarist, Mike Einziger.
This song is guaranteed love at first listen. With the beautiful female vocals, brilliant percussion, and Four Tet flow, this remix demands attention. It’s tough to go wrong when you have a band composed of already successful and respectable names in the industry such as Radiohead‘s producer Nigel Godrich, Beck and R.E.M‘s drummer, Joey Waronker, along with singer/songwriter Laura Bettinson. According to their Facebook page, Ultraista was conceived from a love of afrobeat, electronica, art and inspired by tequila. Sounds just about right, enjoy.
“All mine, all mine, you can be all mine,” can’t get these words out of my head and I don’t mind. The xx has the type of music that just begs to be remixed, and Miami DJ Derek Walin did an excellent job with this one. His downtempo electro beats combined with the subtle and sexy voices of Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim melt together to create this sleek and catchy new house tune that will make your head bob and your body groove.
Want to hear some real talent from a young female vocalist who doesn’t feel the need to twerk on everything in sight? Lorde is a 16 year old singer/songwriter from New Zealand, shaking up the industry with her incredible voice, catchy beats, and luscious locks. With her debut EP, The Love Club, under her belt, her upcoming debut studio album, Pure Heroine, is on the horizon, releasing September 27th.
Another youngster well beyond his years is Australian electronic dance producer, Drew Carmody, aka LDRU. This 19 year old signed with Future Classic, delivers a deliciously smooth synth infused remix with vocal manipulations and added percussions.
No apologies necessary to the grunge faithful for this masterful remix of a 90′s classic. Sound Remedy‘s electronic twist on Nirvana‘s “All Apologies” brings a modern vibe to a once groundbreaking track. I was never a die hard Nirvana fan, but this edit instilled a newfound appreciation for the infamous rockers.
Washed Out killed it last night at FYF! It was an experience for the senses characterized by chillwave synths, dream-pop sequences, twinkling lights, and the aroma of marijuana wafting through the air. It was indie heaven to say the least. Front man, Ernest Greene, played notable songs such as, “New Theory,” “Amor Fati,” “Feel It All Around,” as well as the new single, “It All Feels Right” from his most recent album, Paracosm, released August 13th. This remix by RAC delivers soothing and relaxing vibes likely to trigger warm feelings of sublime nostalgia. It is featured on Remix Artist Collectives‘s second remix album, RAC Vol.2.
With Flume’s trap influenced beats, Chet Faker’s vocals, and Ta-Ku’s remix stylings, this song has become one of my favorite summer jams. Ta-Ku elevates this track with bumping bass drops and bass infused vocal shifts. These Australian natives take you on a journey into an electro Indian dub cave. Download the free track below and you’ll know what I mean.
Flume will be performing at Fuck Yea Fest tonight in L.A., alongside My Bloody Valentine, MGMT, Beach House, Washed Out, Poolside, Holy Ghost! and much more.
Alt-J have acquired an ever growing following since their debut album, An Awesome Wave, released May 2012. In a years time they have accumulated over 120 thousand Soundcloud followers, over 500 thousand Facebook likes, and over 31 million Youtube views! This indie rock quartet creates a sound of their own with their distinct take on alternative pop that combines poignant folk verses, crushing synths, smart hip hop syncopations, grooving percussion, and tight vocal harmonies. Producer RKTboy from Salt Lake City gives “Breezeblocks” a chill wave, electronic twist that makes for a prime head-bobbing, feel good remix.