Epic Progressive and Energetic

Being a long time supporter of Plasmapool Records I'm not surprised by the quality coming from them lately.  Very polished production is one of their trademarks and bangin' tracks is another. Their latest doesn't fall short in either of these categories. With a more epic feel to the breakdowns and builds the recent releases under Mord Fustang and now Virtu are sure to put it down proper.  Waiting for this one to drop to get some dancefloor reactions, which I'm 100% sure will be positive.

Virtu - Arsenal by Plasmapool

Fussy Boy - Gold (Mord Fustang Remix) by Mord Fustang


With a clean progressive breaks feel, Vize delivers it straight from the pacific northwest with his own flair and flavor.  I really like the piano breakdown and the techy synths to tie it all together.  Be on the lookout for a new release from Vize and Echoik in the coming month or so.  I've been bangin' it out every set I've played for the past couple weeks with a great dancefloor response, soon to come on the blog!

Decay - Refuse (Vize Remix) by Vize

Well we've covered our first two topics of the day, now on to the energetic tune of the day.  REL1 at it again with a hard hitting electro breaks re-rub of Fast Foot.  Staying true to the hype, REL1 delivers wobbly vocal synths along with gut-wrenching kicks.  The only justice for his tracks is to be played on a club system, so cop the free DL and see for yourself.

Fast Foot - Race My Music (REL1 RE-RUB) by REL1

To recap todays topics we will tie them all together in Microprophet's newest drum and bass mix with elements of each.  Starting out a bit progressive and classic with the dnb Robin S remix, Microprophet takes you on a half hour journey through some ear friendly dnb to start out your day or end out your night.  Beware though, it does get hype, so be prepared for the ill behavior!

MP Live set May 2011 by microprophet

Painkillers, Drop Tops, and Ragga Twins

Here's an old track with a new spin on it from Noisia, a remix of the classic breaks/drum and bass tune Painkiller.  Keeping with the overall aggressive vibe to the song, Noisia puts their seal of approval straight up front on this one.  The classic Noisia tone of aggressive grinding synths twists this classic up a whole new direction and in every way keeps up with the original intentions of The Freestylers and Pendulum.

Freestylers & Pendulum - Painkiller (Noisia Remix) by NOISIA

Run DMT comes to the table with the hard hitter "Drop Top" due to be released on Play Me 2 with a hard hitting energetic intro.  From the drop it hits the right spot with proper vocals to the tribal transformation in the end.  This is definitely going to make it into my next set.

RUN DMT - Drop Top - FORTHCOMING PLAY ME 2 RECORDS by RUN DMT'S MAGICAL JUKEBOX

Dave from Aquasky really is a wanker...more like an absolute monster of a producer.  Being in the game for over 10 years, Aquasky as a project has done pioneering on many frontiers, and just dropped this one for us with a free DL.  Alongside the Ragga Twins, Aquasky takes it back with some oldschool flavor to pop and shake to.  The Ragga Twins vocals get the floor churning without fail.  The middle eight is definitely the clutch for me, great phrasing keeps it quite interesting.  Finally the last breakdown with the epic keys and build, can't say enough about it!  Check it and leave some love on his page.

Free Tunes!!! by Aquaskyuk

Quadrat Beat, Davip, and Sound of the Future...Garage

 Here's a standard issue Bit Flip fave from Quadrat Beat.  It's along the lines of what you would expect from the Latvian breaks beast with a killer lead that hits the upper mid range right in the sweet spot.  Keep a look out for this one dropping on beatport soon!

Lethalness - State Of Calme (Quadrat Beat Remix) by Quadrat Beat

The track keeps on holding on...here's another remix of Rusko for the breakbeat minded from Davip.  Russian born Davip has over 30 releases from breaks to drum and bass on labels such as Ayra Recordings, Hardcore Beats, and Cut & Run.  Check it for the standard hold on goodness you come to know and love from this one.
Rusko - Hold On (Sub Focus Remix) - Davip Breaks Edit - FREE 320 - MIRROR IN DESCRIPTION by Davip

Last is a whole different vibe that I've been digging lately, and it goes by the name of Future Garage.  With a two-step feel, the sounds of future garage make it out to the dancefloor with a passion for old school speed garage fans as well as the serial groover.  Today we have a track from Splintz, a UK producer that's been in the game for quite some time and it's evident in his old school feel.  Definitely a producer to be watched for upcoming innovative tunes.

I Need Your Love by splintz

Chase and Status Remix by Specimen A

 

Specimen A drops this bomb of a remix of Chase and Status for the remix competition.  Starting off with Delilah's piercing vocals the track has a great feel from the beginning.  It peaks just right and has that emotional touch all the way through to the drum and bass outro.  It tells the story both with the instrumental and the vocals, a rare find these days.  You can find the remix parts on the Chase and Status website for those producers that want to give it a shot.  It's a great opportunity to get the high quality parts of the track to do with what you do.  Hope to hear some killer mixes from locals and beyond!

Chase & Status 'Time' Ft Delilah -( Specimen A Remix ) by SpecimenA

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

WMC - Midwest Invades Miami

 

So a few of the guys from around the area are going to rock the spot at this year's Winter Music Conference.  Whether it's Breakbeats, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, or House we're representing proper talent this year ready to wreck the stages at multiple shows.  WMC is obviously a huge step to take for any DJ and here's the lineup...

Stuart Allen will be laying it down at Future Sound of Breaks along with Elton Mack.  Stu will also be rockin' Hot Cakes Pool Party so be prepared to get buck wild!  Grape Ape will be dropping DnB at Catalina Mixer on Tuesday, Thursday, AND Friday!  Vinny Bricks will be doing what he does best, House. Music.  He'll be featured at Lingo Recordings steady series of events Regulate WMC Edition, My House Your House at Devine and Saturday Night Shakedown at Polar Bar.  For all you WMC peeps, have fun and show em how we do it!