Step Your Fresh Up Friday

This week has been pretty exciting and chock full of great material from across the globe.  A couple of real treats are in store for you to rock over the weekend and beyond!

Curtis B's new EP coming up on Drop the World is an all around killer.  From electro to breaks and dubstep to Drum and Bass/Drumstep he's smashing it up and never getting pigeon-holed.  His sound design is familiar but distinct.  It's not just another cookie cutter complextro tune, it's Curtis B!  The glue of the EP is just this.  No matter what the genre, there's a common sound set.  My personal favorite attribute about his sound is the lo-fi wind downs and killer fills.  Scope the tunes and pick up the EP on Beatport when it drops!

 DTW014 Curtis B Chromatic Album Teaser by Curtis B

The always expected clean sound design from Mord Fustang, but the cutting edge of BT and vocals from Angela McCluskey crush this one.  Glitched out, and sounding epic in its very own way are trademarks of Plasmapool's most popular artist right now.  The vocal pitch manipulations are spot on with what my ears expect.  This one is a big room banger for sure.  The drums in the beginning of the taster build just right to the vocals and come smashing right back out to the drop.  The arpegiated leads that are the trademark of the modern complextro sound are polished and give you just what you want.

Morgan Page, Sultan + Ned Shepard, and BT - In The Air feat. Angela McCluskey (Mord Fustang Remix) by Mord Fustang

Vize is coming to Cincinnati on the 29th for Shut Up Gina and Dance by B.O.T. productions and has just released another killer breaks tune to condition your eardrums for his arrival.  The drums come out swingin' from the beginning and the synth stabs build it up just right.  The driving basslines are a staple and make this beast come to life.  If you know how to build anticipation like Mitchell does, you're definitely on the right track.  It is not only killer sounds, but killer arrangement is what make a great producer, and he hits it on all the marks.

Juice 2012 by Vize

Stylus Rex from Ground Level just had a release on beatport and wanted to give us a bit of a taste of with a free short edit as well as full previews of the tunes!  The edit showcases the rolling sub bass and emotion that hasn't been present in a lot of music lately.  It's quite refreshing to see tunes like this pop up and I'll guarantee you'll have a spot for it in a set upcoming.  The Access Denied mix takes it to a harder level and gives it to you with a raw style.  Grinding synths crunch down just right at the drop is and leave you wanting more.

Snatch it up here at Beatport

Amplify Album Sampler part 2 by groundlevel

Last but not least, the man himself Simon Shackleton aka Elite Force has a full 2 hours of mayhem from Burning Man 2011 at the Distrikt camp and TWO free tunes.  There's not much to say but WOW.  Check out the refixes and you can pretty much count on dropping them this weekend if you haven't already.

http://www.eliteforcemusic.com/crankitup.htm
http://www.eliteforcemusic.com/techno.htm

As always...don't fake the funk, catch you next time!

Monday Music Menagerie

Baymont Bross are at it again with their latest two track release on Pooty Club with a dutchy beat to get you bouncing.  Where's the Beat has a less edgy dutch lead and hits hard with booming kicks.  A full up intro to the drop gets it set off proper.  The vocal and instrumental stabs make for a breaker's dream.  MC Alaska is featured in Have Some Fun and bring it on with him.  You can't resist groovin' to this one.  The strings in the breakdown make for some great suspense, and it is not overdone.  The beat drops right back in to finish it off right.  Check the release when it drops!

Baymont Bross - Where's The Beat & Have Some Fun (Positiva Thangs Sampler Pt3) (POOTY018D) by The Pooty Club Records

Jesse is a nonstop MONSTER of re-rubs and As We Enter is no exception!  I love the arrangement, it's similar to the Foamo remix from a while back.  If you dig bangin' breaks and a hip hop tempo change you'll be in heaven.  The free download as always for everyone to get a piece.

Dallas K - As We Enter (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1
Nero - Innocence (Feed Me Remix)(REL1 RE-LICK) by REL1
Zedd - Dovregrubben (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

8*B1T brings is hard on Yellow Finger records with his Barb Wired remix.  Heavy synths and filter modulation have you shaking in your set just wanting to get up and dance...so do it!  Booming bass drums and an acidic feel are always a good combo and this just proves it.

48K - Barb Wired (8*B1T Remix) by 8*B1T

Access Denied crushes it with his horn filled funky intro into Balkan Mountains.  The intro continues to develop into a huge drop with a latin feel throughout.  If you're a moombahton fan you'll be sure to dig this at a higher tempo.  Although it's just a preview, Access Denied guarantees a banger of a release!

 Access Denied - Balkan Mountains_short preview by AccessDenied(Andrey Mute)

What time is it again?  Oh yeah...11:11  To top it off we have Krisp from I11even Eleven taking you away with his Summer 2011 breaks mix.  Not only a killer producer but a hell of a DJ too!  Nuff said on this one, cop the download, drop the top down, roll around town!
-- FRACTURED -- by Krisp ♪ illeven:eleven ♪

You May Just Need a Diaper...

No matter what your genre of choice, as long as you enjoy bass, you'll be loving the upcoming release from Left/Right, Digital Pizza, and Access Denied.  The Left/Right and Digital Pizza release is coming up from the traditional breaks end and Access Denied comes in with the driving distortion he's known for.  Check out both mixes, I know I've been waiting for the upcoming 2011 Left/Right releases, and now you will be too!

DBP041 - Left/Right, Digital Pizza – Every Body W/ Access Denied Remix by Downbeat

Specimen A drops it again with a Chasing Shadows remix that really hits home for me.  It's a breaky remix that still keeps a down low grimey element.  I really like the fact that it's a mixture of killer upper basslines, broken drumbeats, and quirky synths!

Specimen A - Chasing Shadows feat. David Ivan (Breakstep Mix) OUT NOW by SpecimenA


I was really surprised to see a message in my inbox about this one, but I certainly would have been giving it a once over either way.  Defunct!, Loc E!, AGAG, and Figure rock the spot with a mildly disco influenced tune to definitely get you bouncin'.  The tempo drop really takes it down low and I can already tell the dance floor response with this one, it'll be a wild one.  Check it!

Defunct!Feat LOc E & AGAG - We Are The Party (Figure Remix) by LOc E!


With many quality tracks on the label over the past few years the Kick It! crew does it again with their newest release featuring Trevor Rockwell.  Each preview hits a bit of a different vibe which is what I like to see in an upcoming EP.  From ravey synths to stuttered vocals and a wobbly bassline this is a "cop it all" type of release!

KIR251 - Farace - Feel That Ammunition Ft. Trevor Rockwell by Kick It Recordings

A Little Bit of This a Little Bit of That

Aquasky has a massive new breaks track with some old school breakdowns along with soulful vox from the one and only Diane Charlemagne.  At the drop comes the distorted lead driving into some serious dancefloor business.  The track has a great overall flow and incorporates a ton of styles from nu skool breaks, old school epic breakdowns, and soulful vocals.  It's definitely got something for everyone.

* Promo * Aquasky + Diane Charlemagne 'Take Me There' Passenger by Aquaskyuk

With a new take on the nu skool sound, Access Denied brings a downtempo breaks track to rock the f*ck out to.  With a slow grinding groove, I think it would make for a great opener in a progressively uptempo breaks set.  Start down low and wind it up yo!

Access Denied-Robodisco_ in process by AccessDenied(Andrey Mute)

All Things Awesome and Upcoming!

First off, you need your breakbeat thrill today so here's another one hot remix off the cloud from Access Denied!  Although it's just a teaser it's a pleaser.  Grinding synths regress to wobbling grime and transition back out to breakbeat bangers!

Demolition Disco-Big Mama(Access Denied remix)_Teaser by AccessDenied(Andrey Mute)

Coming up here in only a few weeks is Columbass 4.0 at Bernie's.  I will be playing alongside local Columbus faves Magua and Freewater as well as fellow 'nati kid That DJ Max and Cleveland's very own Thunder St. Clair to welcome OSU back with boom.  Check the vid below for the previous madness you'll encounter...luckily I'll be semi-shielded with THE DJ CAGE!!!11!1


Scenes from ColumBASS 2.0 by Mara Gruber from Vincent Frascello on Vimeo.

Step your Fresh Up Fridays - Breaks, Shows, and BASS!

So we have a lot going on tonight in both Cincinnati and Columbus.  First off Cincitronics is throwing an industry night at Mac's Pizza Pub in Clifton featuring Dave Owen.  If you're a dnb addict, industry head, or just love having a good time it's the spot for you tonight in Cincinnati for EDM. Here's a sample of what Dave brings to the table, deep drum and bass vibes!

Life Moves Fast - CLIP by Dave Owen

 

Next up in Columbus is ColumBASS 3.0 <Neon Light District> brought to you by Magua and Free Water at Bernie's Bagel and Deli.  Columbus really knows how to pack the place out with their last event reaching capacity at 10pm!  A few of the local faves always bring down the house with sounds ranging from dubstep to electro house and even some trip hop and hip hop thrown in the mix.  Whatever sounds you dig, you'll get your fill and then some...oh and did I mention $1 rum and coke?!  Sure to get crazy so be warned!  Here's the recording from last ColumBASS to get you right.

ColumBASS 2.0 - Live @ Bernie's Distillery February 18th 2011 by Magua

Now for the tracks to get you hyped.  Access Denied brings it to the table featuring vocalist Spoek Mathambo which you may have heard in the track "Invincible" with Missill.  Overall a killer glitchy breaks track with some awesome synth strings and a bit of dutch electro flavor.  Check the preview and be on the look for this to drop soon!

AUtOdiDakT & John Disco feat. Spoek Mathambo - Fake Fred Perry(Access Denied remix)_TASTER by AccessDenied(Andrey Mute)

Starting out more techy than most electro house tracks, the LOOPERS bring us Bass Down Low featuring Cataracs.  A proper buildup to the drop and the distorted synth lead makes this one a winner in my eyes and I'm sure yours too.  The vocal hook is too catchy for the dance floor to avoid, drop it and find out for yourself -- free download at their site for posting on facebook or twitter.

*download* @ loopersmusic.com/downloads DEV - Bass Down Low ft. The Cataracs (LOOPERS Remix) by LOOPERS

With a classic house feel Treasure Fingers brings you this killer remix of Avicii and Sebastien Drums.  The vocal is unavoidably awesome and good til the last drop.  The filtered guitar, slap bass and quirky stabby synth seal the deal bringin' the funky good times.

Avicii & Sebastien Drums - Feelings For You (Treasure Fingers remix) by treasurefingers

 

Finally to leave you off with a bang, William Van Dyke and Timothy Getz re-edit of  Raw To Da Floor.  A killer re-edit will leave you wanting more and that's certainly what WVD and Timothy do.  Check his soundcloud for other re-works as well, constantly coming up with some great ish.  Enjoy your weekend as always and don't forget to step your fresh up!

Calvertron Qualver _ Raw 2 Da Floor _ Lazy Rich Remix [ William VanDyke & Timothy Getz ReEdit ] by williamvandyke