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Top Monthly Tunes – July 2015

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Welcome to July’s top tunes recap. Here are my top ten tunes for this month:

 

1. Fink – Looking Too Closely (Erik Lake Remix)


Genre: Deep House

I always hope remixes do the original versions justice. Eric Lake does just that with this one. The vocals and message stay in tact among the deep house beat.

 

2. PALASTIC – Worlds Collide ft. Josh Roa


Genre: Indie

My favorite part of this tune are the electric guitar riffs. The vocals are also superb. Feel free to play this track while driving with the windows down.

 

3. The Score – Catching Fire


Genre: Indie Pop

If you like bands like American Authors or The Script, this tune will be right up your alley. The band sounds great and the chorus is definitely catchy.

 

4. Mr. Skeleton – My Opinion


Genre: Techno

This is definitely one dark and trippy tune. What makes this an interesting track are the industrial sounding bits and scary ass vocal snippets.

 

5. Jon Bellion – Woke The F*ck Up


Genre: Indie

Catchy chorus and great vocals by Jon. I love how this song projects that moment of realization we all have when we finally see through the fog.

 

6. Seekae – The Worry


Genre: Electronic

A new track with a 80s alternative feel.

 

7. Superpoze – Overseas


Genre: Electronic

One of those tracks that seem to tell a story from start to finish. I love the piano notes, especially at the end.

 

8. TheArchitect_ – Les Pensées


Genre: Hip Hop

I typically don’t include tunes older than a year on my list, but I had to make an exception for this one. I really like the mixing of English and French vocals.

 

9. Luca Schreiner – Don’t Worry About It


Genre: House

Great summer deep house tunes. Definitely feeling the reverb and minimal vocal snippets.

 

10. EdOne & Bodden – I Can’t Feel (Kevin McKay Remix)


Genre: House

If you’re a fan of early house music, I think you will enjoy this one. It has a great classic house vibe.

 

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Top Tune Recap – May 2015

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Welcome to May’s top track recap. Here we go:

1. CHPLN – People I Know
Genre: Indie, Pop
I’ve waited a bit of time for the next release from CHPLN. They didn’t disappoint with this solid dance track. I’m eagerly awaiting their stateside appearance.

2. Sound Quelle – Allarg
Genre: Trance
What is the meaning of life? Is there life outside of Earth? Ok, maybe that’s a bit too deep, but between the piano riffs and string-like sounds, this definitely reaches the soul and makes for great thinking music (whatever you like to think about).

3. Bontan – Firefly
Genre: House
Bontan can do no wrong. Another certified house hit right here.

4. Clean Bandit – Stronger – CamelPhat Dark Dub
Genre: Tech House
One of those songs that start off innocent enough, then just catapults you in a different direction. Fantastic remix of an already great track.

5. OMVR – Hold You Back (Funkin Matt Remix)
Genre: House
Another dance worthy house remix.

6. On and On – Drifting (Duncan Murray Remix)
Genre: Deep House
Love the low key vibe of this one. Perfect for a long drive with the windows down.

7. Dear David – I’ve Been Waiting (Romez & Damark Remix)
Genre: House
Counting down until I hear this in a lounge or club. Great track to fill a room and get your dance on.

8. Brasstracks – We’re Back Tho
Genre: Future Jazz (sure, let’s go with that)
This duo is back at it again. If you like the sounds of trumpets, horns, and drum beats with modern flair, this is the track for you.

9. Mâhfoud – The Giant (Francois Rengere Remix)
Genre: Electronica
This was a great intro track to the work of François Rengère. The Giant remix features really cool background sounds (including one creepy creak) and tinkers around the right amount of dark.

10. Hunter Siegel – Let Me Love You Right (Ft. Kai)
Genre: House
This Canadian duo pushed out a big hit full of great vocals and bass.

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Top Tune Recap – April 2015

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Welcome to April’s top track recap. I hope you enjoy the selections that made the cut:

1. John Cosani – Spaceman (Kastis Torrau Remix)
Genre: Progressive
I first heard this at Max Graham’s live broadcast of Cycles Radio #200. Since then, it’s been in regular listening rotation for me.

2. Röyksopp – I Had This Thing (Sebastien Remix)
Genre: House
Sebastien’s remix builds on top of an already solid base. I love the serious lyrics combined with a perfect house beat, and beautiful piano cuts.

3. Hardsoul & Roog “Über” (Fisher & Fiebak 2k15 Remix)
Genre: House
A great house track for your summer dance party.

4. PHANTAFOX – Love The Noise (The Voyagers Remix)
Genre: House
I like the vocals and the uk garage bits mixed in.

5. Unlike Pluto & KickRaux – Palace
Genre: Dance
Certified track to get your dance on to. Check out the cool electronic harp-like sounds.

6. Robert Vadney – Declin3
Genre: Trance
A recent Robert Vadney release with a classic trance vibe.

7. The Antlers – Doppelganger (Daniel Lanois Anti-Thesis Remix)
Genre: Alternative
Something different for this month’s countdown. A beautiful slow piece featuring great trumpet and violin work.

8. In The Valley Below – Peaches (Mats Alexander Bootleg Remix)
Genre: Deep House
My favorite thing about this remix is the subtle echo effect on the vocals. Check it out.

9. Stargliders & Seawayz – Sundiving
Genre: Trance
Really enjoyed the summer feel to this one.

10. My Digital Enemy – Shamen (Ben Ashton Remix)
Genre: Deep House
I love the Native American sounding vocal bits in this. A very spiritual, uplifting deep house track.

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Top Tune Recap – March 2015

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Welcome to March’s top track recap. I swear it gets harder and harder each month to narrow down to ten tracks. Without further delay, here we go:

1. Andrew Bayer feat. Asbjørn – Super Human
Genre: Trance
I’ve been eagerly awaiting Bayer’s next album since “If It Were You, We’d Never Leave”. This track dropped in anticipation of “Do Androids Dream” due out in April.

2. Sasse : 1983 (Dosem Remix)
Genre: Deep House
Groove…clap clap…groove…clap clap. Definitely a funky one with a load of bass!

3. Machel Montano & Sean Paul ft. Major Lazer – One Wine
Genre: Soca
So I had to throw something different in the mix. Straight off the 2015 Carnival circuit, One Wine features a catchy soca beat with some Major Lazer treatment, and great sound from Machel and Sean.

4. Shake Shake Go – England Skies (Epic Empire Remix)
Genre: Pop / Indie / Bass
I am not sure which genre this track falls under, but I can tell you it’s highly catchy and will be on repeat. The vocal snippets are lovely.

5. Matt Fax – Going Down / Hyperspace EP
Genre: Trance
Yess, the return of Matt Fax. Matt dropped off for a bit, but glad to see his return with the Going Down / Hyperspace EP. Hyperspace is the type of track that made me fall in love with Matt’s music to begin with.

6. Flite – Dive
Genre: Drum & Bass
Dive is both a beautiful and calming drum and bass track. Get ready for a melodic journey.

7. Jonas Woehl – Finding The Others
Genre: Deep House
Finding The Others is the title track of Woehl’s EP. It features the right blend of deep sounds, mixed in with vocals. I recommend checking out the rest of this EP as well.

8. Jaymes Young – I’ll Be Good (Thero Remix)
Genre: Tropical House
Time to soak up the sun. I’ve featured quite a bit of tracks with vocal work this month – this is no exception. Jaymes Young sounds fantastic on this one.

9. Magnifik Ft. Cam Nacson – I Miss You So Bad (Diamond Lights Remix)
Genre: Deep House
Can you say basement party? Just the type of track to get your sweat on in a crowded room with a banging sound system.

10. LTN Feat. Arielle Maren – Let Me Go (Vintage & Morelli Remix)
Genre: Prog House
Solid remix treatment here. Arielle’s vocals are also amazing.

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Top Tune Recap – February 2015

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It’s that time again. While it is always difficult to narrow down to ten from all the tracks I’ve listened to over the course of a month, I’ve gone through my posts and have selected my top picks. Here we go:

1. Jack Ü – Take Ü There (feat. Kiesza) (Missy Elliott Remix)
Genre: Electro
How many of you waited for the Jack Ü album to drop, like a kid waiting for xmas? I did! Missy, skrillex, and diplo. Sounds like an instant win to me. Bonus points if you watched the 24 (err, 18) hour Jack Ü live stream.

2. Mad Zach – Kräftig EP
Genre: Grime
This is a talent to watch out for. I cheated a bit since this is an EP and not necessarily a track (let’s call it a really LONG track). Well constructed beats + bass!

3. Seinabo Sey – Hard Time (Dimond Saints) Remix
Genre: Trap
Crank the volume up. Gotta love the kicks and vocals in this one.

4. Parov Stelar – “Clap your hands” (Bart&Baker Remix)
Genre: Electro
I am a sucker for songs with classic flair. Fantastic track with swing elements.

5. Sir Sly – Afterlife (Arcade Fire Cover)
Genre: Indie Pop
Still honored to see this band live. I love the spin they put on an already great song.

6. L’homme aux 4 lettres – Macchiato Girl
Genre: TrapDanceClub
Big beats, bass, and intricate sounds. ‘Nuff said.

7. PAJI – Children Of Love
Genre: House
There should be a genre called Feel-Good House. This falls under that category.

8. PROFF – You Wanna
Genre: Electro House
Ever since I found out about PROFF from Above & Beyond, I’ve been hooked. Another solid track with disco flair.

9. SEQU3l – Booka Booka
Genre: Techno
A track that’s a bit hard to pin down genre-wise. Booka Booka definitely tinkers around trance, progressive, and techno styles. In any event, whatever genre it comes down to, this is definitely a go-to late night party track. Check it out.

10. Y.V.E. 48 – On The Road (Addal Remix)
Genre: House
A summertime house tune guaranteed to get you out of this winter funk.

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Top Tune Recap – January 2015

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So I’ve decided to do something a bit different this year. At the end of each month, I’d like to recap my top ten tracks. I’m starting off with January.

This was a hard feat given all the amazing tracks I’ve come across. I’ll list each track and a one-liner about the track. I hope you like them as much as I do.

In no particular order, here we go:

1. Cruisr – Don’t Go Alone
Genre: Alternative
Imagine a day, driving down the highway, under the California sun, with the wind breezing through your hair. This track feels like that kind of day. If you can’t imagine that, well that stinks. By the way, this song has a catchy hook.

2. Poupon – So Long
Genre: House
Of course my recap would contain a house track. That’s how I roll. ‘So long’ features a fantastic bassline. Get down to this dancefloor-worthy track.

3. Max Cue – Mindfulness (Teho Remix)
Genre: Electronica – sure let’s go with that
I came across Teho and loved his remix style. This was one of my favorite remixes from him.

4. Matt Cardle – When You Were My Girl (Tontario Remix)
Genre: Deep House
Wait for the beat change around 1:20. It’s worth it.

5. ODESZA – Bloom (Lane 8 Remix)
Genre: Deep House
You may have guessed by now I love remixes. This is my absolute favorite one for January – maybe even in the top billing for the rest of the year. Lane 8 is tremendous.

6. Peebs The Prophet – “Dead Calm” (Prod. Phoniks)
Genre: Hip Hop
So, I’m not a huge hip hop enthusiast, but I couldn’t pass this track up. It has a classic beat and love the lyrical flow.

7. Aquilo – Human
Genre: Electro-Pop
Loved Aquilo so much I purchased items off their bandcamp page. Piano + Ambient Electronic Background + Lovely Vocals = Win!

8. Little By Little – ‘Bang The Box EP’
Genre: House
Hard hitting bassline. Enough said. Go listen, like right now.

9. L’Tric – This Feeling
Genre: House
Another fresh house tune. Definitely more of a dance vibe from this one.

10. Aytac Kart – Phobias and Fears
Genre: Deep House
Aytac Kart, you’ve just made the cut. Lovely vocals set against a lush deep house background.

Follow my blog for daily tracks and see you next month for February’s recap!

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