Walk In The Fire with Dirtyphonics and their Debut Album Irreverrence

Dirtyphonics released their debut album entitled Irreverence yesterday which has instantaneously captured the attention of Dirtyphonics fans, EDM fans and quality music fans alike.  Well-known for their skillful experimenting and blending of various genres such as drum and bass, dubstep, electro house and even electro rock, once again, Dirtyphonics did not fail to deliver us a heavy dose of originality with their new album.  Irreverence gives us a taste of the classic Dirtyphonics we know and love while still displaying their further development as artists.  Irreverance features Dirtyphonics collaborations with Steve Aoki (Stage Divers), Modestep (Los Angeles), Foreign Beggars (No Stopping Us) and Leila Moss (Hanging on Me)    In addition to giving us 10 of the most kick-ass Dirtyphonics tracks thus far, the guys tackled the unlikely feat of defining their already original sound with some of the hardcore elements of heavy metal with their track Walk in the Fire.  Don't be alarmed by the intense guitar riffs and blast beats kicking this track off; they only add to the intensity of this darkly satisfying metal/drum and bass track.  Now here's something to share with your metalheads and your bassheads. The Paris natives have been producing music together since 2004:

Vandals (2009)

Me & You (Remix) (2010)

Play for Real (Remix) (2011)

I Need Your Love (2012)

Dirty (2012)

With their countless successful tracks and the dramatic positive feedback following the release of Irreverence after just one day, the guys of Dirtyphonics are showing no signs of slowing down. By now I'm sure you're dying to hear the highly anticipated album you've been hearing so much about.  It's finally here!  You can check out the entire album on Dim Mak Records before you buy it on iTunes.  

I had the privilege of catching their set at the UKF US Launch Party this passed winter and I can promise, you do not want to miss the high energy they bring to a live performance. You can catch Dirtyphonics on tour this summer at Tomorrowland, Cochella and Euphoria Festival or you can also get tickets to one of the shows on their current tour right HERE.

Photo Credit:  Official Dirtyphonics Facebook & Beatport

New Release from Bangers Royale

In today's "New Release" post, we are featuring a progressive/electro house due from Venice, Italy who call themselves Bangers Royale.  Bangers Royale are now based in New York and Venice, consists of brothers Flip-Ho and Max Biker who discovered their passion for music very early on.  Before Bangers Royale, Flip-Ho and Max experimented on their own, further developing their skills as both, DJs and prodcuers.  Now, they have teamed up and have released a new single called Psycho Tuna available for purchase on Beatport. Typically, the progressive element, which is a key part of progressive house tunes, tends to created a feeling of suspense within their listeners.  Psycho Tuna is no different.  This track is guaranteed to leave you eager to replay it before it has even ended.  I can easily see this track becoming more popularized amongst the EDM community and even added to playlists of DJs worldwide. 

If you like what you hear, be sure to check out Avalon, another great single.
While this may be the first you are hearing of Bangers Royale, I can assure you, it will not be the last.  Keep and eye on their Beatport, Twitter and, Facebook as they will be releasing their next single in just two weeks.

Photo Credit: Official Bangers Royal Website

Zeds Dead releases a Remix of Bon Iver's track Woods

Zeds Dead posted on their Facebook the news of uncovering a remix they did a few years ago which never surfaced. You can get this track on their SoundCloud.

Notorious for their sick drops and intense wobbling bass, this Canadian duo is throwing us a curveball with a FREE release of their mix of the Bon Iver track called Woods.  While Bon Iver and Zeds Dead may seem to come from complete opposites sides of the music world, this remix blends the styles of both artists beautifully. The members of Zeds Dead have experimented throughout their careers as producers with different styles and, as a result, of their influences (Sublime, The Beastie Boys, etc.), have led their sound to be defined in more ways then one.

 At first, one might be expecting a mix sounding similar to Zeds Dead's more typical styles of suspenseful build ups into agonizing drops or maybe one of their deeper, heavier tracks with haunting vocals heard in the first two tracks listed. Especially since they are extremely well-known for the intensity produced into their tracks.

Eyes On Fire (2009)

White Satin (2010)

Bassmentality (2011)

Rude Boy (2011)

Adrenaline (2012)

Anyone who has had the privilege of experiencing the overwhelming energy DC and Hooks bring out with them on stage like I did this passed summer at the Electric Zoo After Party knows the feeling is unforgettable and the vibe they give off is unable to be replicated. The overall intensity is, without a doubt, still one of the most prevalent elements of this track but, Zeds Dead's remix of Woods seemed to be blissfully addicting. Still preserving the uniqueness of Justin Vernon's vocals, Zeds Dead's traditional elements really give you a great idea of the development their own style has undergone in the last few years to produce an unexpected but, refreshingly tranquil vibe that will leave you wanting more.

Photo Credit: Zeds Dead Official Soundcloud

                    Zeds Dead Official Facebook