Recently I’ve been slacking off a little finding new stuff, but that doesn’t mean it’s not all out there; in fact I think that I’ve actually been n a little overwhelmed by all the stuff coming out from artists these days. The EDM and non-EDM bubbles are literally bursting with all the great new music, collabs, announcements, whatever else that’s been coming out. It’s a good time to like electronic music and that seems like a good lead-in to this post.
Morillo, Remix of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground”
“Oh no, how can someone remix Stevie Wonder and expect me to like it anywhere near as much as the original?” I can’t answer that question for you, but I can guarantee that if you give this song a shot you’ll probably like it. It’s a cool blend of funk and trap, definitely grooveable, and Morillo does an awesome job of incorporating the original so much so that the original vibe is present throughout the song.
Petey Clicks, “Da Feelin”
I have a hard time believing that this song’s creator is better known for producing trap music, but there you are: electronic music today seems to require that artists can jump back and forth between genres with minimal effort. I love the scratchy bassline that jumps all over the place, trying to persuade the percussion to break form.
Neosignal, Remix of BeatauCue’s “Aeropolis”
“This would go well with Dog Blood.” And with that, a single Soundcloud comment on this track sums up the entire song. The electric, siren-like synths, a roaring bassline, relentless drums and an overall feeling of menacing fun combine to create a very Skrillex/Kill The Noise type sound. Frankly I’m surprised Skrillex hasn’t put this in one of his mixes yet.
Nit Grit, Remix of Genisis “Lose Control”
Aaaand Nit Grit is back with, in my opinion, one of the better tracks that 2014 has seen so far. The song transitions so well from breathy, ethereal vocals into heavy bass. If used improperly the synths here could have sounded abrasive and headache-inducing, but instead they kind of pull you into a rhythmic trance, where their harsh texture doesn’t matter as much as the complicated relationship each sound has with the other.
Saelios, Jiggly Puff
This one’s almost as light-hearted and silly as its Pokemon namesake. I love any trap that comes with a weird, unexpected sound and the synth plucks here are way too fun to ignore. Not to mention the fact that Jiggly Puff is sampled throughout the song.
D3fb0t, Remix of “Aladdin” by Casey Veggies & Rockie Fresh
Love this chiller trap remix from D3fb0t. The tinny sounds of snares and hi-hats add an airier feel to the bass in the song. The original vocals are chopped up, looped, and adjusted to a higher pitch. All of this serves to add a weightless vibe to the song, sticking to the main chorus’s theme of “floating through the streets like Aladdin”.
BASS CAKE 