Derek Vincent Smith, the genius known as Pretty Lights, has produced and released a recap video from his show during this past New Year’s eve celebrations in New York City. The video showcases stellar views of the NYC skyline, beautiful fans celebrating a new year, and of course, the spectacular visual show that accompanies Pretty Lights during all of his sets. PL is infamous for the amazing LED backdrops and scenery accompanying his DJ booth, dozens of lasers in every color imaginable, and breathtaking music that perfectly compliments what your eyes are seeing with what your ears are hearing. The track playing during this video is Pretty Lights’ latest single “The Day is Gone”. The song is a classic PL production featuring amazing remixed instrumentals, heavy bass, and vintage vocals. Relive Pretty Lights NYE celebrations from NYC, or for all you Pacific Northwest folks, have a taste of what you will experience from Derek this Friday at Lucky 2013 in Seattle, WA.
Seven Lions (Feat. Birds of Paradise) – She Was [Free Download]
Seven Lions’ new EP is coming out this Tuesday on Skrillex’s OWSLA label, and he’s decided to get things started in a very good way by releasing one of the tracks for free! “She Was” is yet another example of Seven Lions’ EDM expertise; the rich, visual melodies and the sharp, polished bursts of bass create a track with a unique sense of style, further strengthened by a solid sense of progression and top-notch production. The track is officially classified as glitch hop, but there are also elements of dubstep and trance within; it’s definitely a fresh sound for Seven Lions, and it’ll be interesting to see how the rest of the EP sounds in comparison. Grab the download below and keep your eyes peeled for the full EP’s release later this week – Seven Lions is going places in a real big way so pay attention!
Seven Lions (Feat. Birds Of Paradise) – She Was | Direct Download
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Wobble Wednesday: Manic Focus – We Won’t Land (Original Mix) [Free Download]
Following the release of Griz’s album last week, “Mad Liberation”, I have found myself non-stop listening to the electro-soul infused genre that has slowly been on the rise. With that being said, I present to you Manic Focus & their original track “We Won’t Land”. This perfect mixture of funk, reggae & dubstep has left me with a little pep in my step and an uncontrollable smile that somehow won’t leave my face. With a seemingly flawless melodic groove containing the addition of guitar playing, a heavy groovy synth, and a bass-line sure to keep you bouncing, Manic Focus has seemed to master the art of combining electronic music with a soulful inspiration. We like what we hear & will keep you posted on any future productions by Manic Focus.
Manic Focus – We Won’t Land (Original Mix) | Direct Download
AHAB – Asnosmia (Original Mix + Knight Riderz Remix)
Out now on MalLabel Music is this fat new glitch hop EP from Texas based DJ/Producer AHAB called Asnosmia. Featured below is the original title track containing huge melodies and a heavy bassline, along with a tight remix from Knight Riderz. Scope them out below and cop them on beatport!
AHAB – Asnosmia (Full EP) | Beatport
AHAB – Asnosmia (Original Mix) | Beatport
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AHAB – Asnosmia (Knight Riderz Remix) | Beatport
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Wobble Wednesday: FS & Reid Speed – Instant Replay (Original Mix + Remixes)
Just released on Play Me Records is this hot and heavy new single from two of Play Me’s core family members; Brooklyn based dubstep heavyweight FS and the label’s very own CEO Reid Speed from Los Angeles. Instant Replay combines melodic synthesizers with smooth bass wobbles, and while the original mix is dubstep, the release also features two unique remixes; a funkadelic glitch-hop/moombah edit from Boulder, Colorado based Dirt Monkey as well as a banging electro house take from New York’s, rising star DANK. Check out all of these awesome new tracks below and pick them up on beatport. Enjoy!
FS & Reid Speed – Instant Replay (Original Mix) | Beatport
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FS & Reid Speed – Instant Replay (Dirt Monkey Remix) | Beatport
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FS & Reid Speed – Instant Replay (DANK Remix) | Beatport
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Opiuo – Butternut Slap Part 2
Aussie glitch hop grand funk master Opiuo has just released his new EP entitled Butternut Slap Part 2. This release is a masterpeice–check it out!
Opiuo – Butternut Slap Part 2 | Beatport
Alpha Data – ADHD (Original Mix)
Alpha Data is a glitch hop artist from Minneapolis, MN. His recent release on Tycho Records entitled ADHD is a 4 track glitch hop EP with melodic synthesizers and funkadelic basslines. At at a modest 105 beats per minute, the title track is a perfect introduction to Alpha Data’s unique psychedelic and melodic glitch funk style. Give this one a listen and scope the whole EP on beatport. Enjoy!
Alpha Data – ADHD (Original Mix) | Beatport
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Habstrakt – Get Funky (Original Mix)
Out now on Never Say Die Records is French producer Habstrakt’s new release, the Sick Style EP, containing 6 massive original dubstep and glitch hop tunes, featuring producers Point.Blank, Maksim, and Niveau Zero. This tune called “Get Funky” is a funky glitch hop banger and my personal favorite from the EP, but you should defintely check out the whole thing on beatport. Enjoy!
Habstrakt – Get Funky (Original Mix) | Beatport
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Spotlight: VibeSquaD
When it comes to glitch hop there are very few artists in the industry that have this style down to a science, and of those few is none other than Colorado native Aaron Holstein known as VibeSquaD. With bass music culture rapidly changing and evolving, and genre boundaries starting to deteriorate, it is essential to keep things sounding fresh, and while his style can be best labeled as glitch hip, VibeSquaD does not confine himself solely to one genre and you will often hear dubstep & drum and bass influences in his work . His sounds are truly unique, funky, enthusiastic, weighty, melodic, and full of large bass driven energy and huge vibes. VibeSquad has toured and performed all over the country, and frequently appears at festivals sharing the stage with such names as Bassnectar, Minnesota, Eprom, Figure, Love & Light, Emancipator, NastyNasty, Random Rab, GRiZ, and many more. You might even be able to catch VibeSquaD this summer at one of the various festivals he will be appearing at. His tour info can be found by viewing either his Bandcamp or SoundCloud profiles. Now, onto the tunes… [Read more...]
