Festival season kicks it off big this weekend with EDC NYC! Dirty South showcases some “heart” with the next big thing. Bloc Party is brilliantly remixed by Digitalism for the “Truth”. Cirez D stays on the charts with some big “drums”.
1. DIRTY SOUTH, JOE GIL “YOUR HEART” [MICHAEL BRUN REMIX] (PHAZING) Release Date: 2013-5-13
Rating: ★★★★
Genre: PROGRESSIVE HOUSE
Origin: AUSTRALIA
Description: One of the biggest DJs to come from the land down under takes over the #1 spot on this week’s chart with the Michael Brun Remix of “Your Heart”. This progressive house hit features unbelievable builds and amazing vocals thanks to Joe Gil, who has really made a splash on this song. The song is truly uplifting and the track itself has harmonic bass and synths. This is well deserving of the top spot.
Reminds Us Of: “‘City of Dreams” – Alesso, Dirty South
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2. BLOC PARTY “TRUTH” [DIGITALISM REMIX] (TOOLROOM RECORDS) Release Date: 2013-5-13
Rating: ★★★★
Genre: PROGRESSIVE HOUSE
Origin: UK
Description: UK rock group Bloc Party, who has seen there fair share of EDM remixes, get redone by remix master Digitalsim under Toolroom Records. Digitalism stays true to the original meaning of the track highlighting vocals from Kele. The remix is much more electronic sounding and the added bassline gives the track some extra vibe. Both artists have taken different paths; but both have seen a large amount of success and will continue to do s.
Reminds Us Of: “One More Chance” [Tiesto Remix] – Bloc Party
3. CIREZ D “DRUMS IN THE DEEP” [ORIGINAL MIX] (MOUSEVILLE) Release Date: 2013-5-6
Rating: ★★★★
Genre: TECHNO
Origin: SWEDEN
Description: The Swedish house master Cirez D AKA Eric Prydz once again is on the charts with “Drums in the Deep”. This techno release again goes right back to Prydz’ roots of industrial techno under his label Mouseville. Deep and dark filtered vocal loops and steady bassline give it the true warehouse feel. It’s great to see an artist be successful doing something that is different and not so mainstream. 2013 is clearly the year of Prydz.
Reminds Us Of: “Thunderstruck” – Cirez D
4. REX MUNDI “HIDDEN TREASURES” [ORIGINAL MIX] (COLDHARBOUR RECORDINGS) Release Date: 2013-5-13
Rating: ★★★
Genre: TRANCE
Origin: HOLLAND
Description: Up and coming artist Rex Mundi, under Markus Schulz’ Coldharbour Recordings, pumps out a powerful trance banger in “Hidden Treasures”. The track is dark and chilling, which is the patented style of the label. There are some great builds highlighted by some airy vocals chops. With some midlevel bass and the track highlights again another great trance hit with this respected label.
Reminds Us Of: “Seek & Destroy” – Rex Mundi
5. FCL “IT’S YOU” [MK REMIX] (DEFECTED) Release Date: 2013-5-6
Rating: ★★★★
Genre: DEEP HOUSE
Origin: UNKNOWN
Description: This week’s final track highlights DJ duo FCL’s “It’s You” remixed by MK. This track goes down the deep house route, with some jazzy vibe and great vocals. There’s honestly not a ton of info out there on FCL, but it seems this track has been remixed quite a few times. The techy beats and smooth flow make it a sure play in any down tempo lounge.
Reminds Us Of: “It’s You” [Original Mix] – FCL
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