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.
Some of you may have noticed the Lana Del Rey remixes are quite abundant; however, I assure you this remix is the cream of the crop. Lana Del Rey, aka Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, has become a bit of a pop culture icon in a short amount of time. With her classic beauty appeal and edgy lyrics, this singer/songwriter describes herself as a ”self-styled gangsta Nancy Sinatra” and “Lolita lost in the hood.” Reich & Bleich, the producers from Germany put a progressive house spin on the track. The depressing tone of the original is uplifted into a joyous, dance infused electronic listen suitable for parties and night long escapades. Check out the rest of her second studio album, Born To Die, released back in January 2012.
These two may seem like an unlikely pairing; however, the fusion of First Aid Kit‘s folky female vocals and Baauer‘s trap beats make a wonderful addition to the musical marriage known as folk-step. First Aid Kit‘s vocal harmonies and woodsy, folk-influenced songwriting take influence from the likes of Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom. ”Winter Is All Over You” received an electronic rework from the “Harlem Shake” master himself including chopped vocals and some serious bass. Enjoy the free remix.
According to Rolling Stone Magazine, “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons is the biggest rock hit of the year! With a world tour under their belt, appearances on major late night television shows, and artistic influences like Arcade Fire, Muse, and The Bealtes, these rockers from Las Vegas are blowing up across countless musical platforms. As the second single released from their debut studio album, Night Visions, “Radioactive” gets a progressive house rework from New York DJ dBerrie. This powerful revolutionist track becomes even more powerful with dBerrie’s anticipatory drops and dance party appeal.
This British band recently broke through main stream American radio with their song, “Pompeii.” As much as I enjoy the poppy quality and men’s choir voices in the background, this Monsieur Adi remix is colossally better! The French electronic producer leaves the captivating vocals of lead singer Dan Smith untouched, while putting an EDM character to the song with a prominent Justice vibe. Bastille‘s debut studio album, Bad Blood, was released in the UK back in March. Today their album is released in the US; unfortunately, this remix is not on it. Good news is you can download this euphoric beat here for free.
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.