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Calvin Harris -Awooga (Slander Remix)

Have you ever heard a Calvin Harris song you didn’t like? Me neither. And now we have Slander on our radar, an outstanding electronic trap music duo from L.A., who also seem to be showing their love for Calvin’s great taste in beats. These guys bring their A-game in their new remix of “Awooga”, one of my favorite tracks off of one of Calvin’s recent albums, “18 Months”. They trap-ified the original and came up with this off the hook banger that I can’t wait to upload onto my iPod for the gym. If you want a reference as to what their sound is like, their main influences are coming from an impressive list of musical geniuses: Flosstradamus, RL Grime, TNGHT, Rustie, and Diplo.

This big, bad remix was actually released as the premiere of the “Imanos x Life + Times ‘Trap Nation’ Mixtape, along with many other highly valued artists that will be featured on the tracklist like gLAdiator, ETC!ETC!, Brillz, Singularity, and many more. The best part about it all is that the mixtape was actually approved by Jay-Z himself, so that’s when you know it’s gotta be good. Check it out and get your free individual download of each track on the mixtape via ThisSongIsSick.com (at a later date), and the Calvin Harris-Awooga (Slander Remix) here now!

Calvin Harris-Awooga (Slander Remix)

CSS at The Summit Music Hall – Denver Ticket Giveaway

The Brazilian electro-pop and nu-rave group, CSS, who have been churning out hits since 2006 just announced their upcoming show at The Summit Music Hall in Denver and we have free tickets for one of you lucky readers! With the release of their new album PLANTA branching away from the groups usual nu-rave sounds and moving more towards an indie or electro-pop vibe which I have found quite enjoyable. The new video for the groups single entitled Hangover is a laugh a minute, and the addition of some great lyrics and great use of horns create a great bit of that South American sound. Also be sure to check out the CSS remix of Escorts track Barbarians, heavy tribal beats underlying some vocals you will definitely have trouble not singing along too. CSS, accompanied by IO Echo and Boyhollow, will be coming to our very own Summit Music Hall this saturday in Denver, CO. For all ticket and event info check out the official tour website here, and be sure to enter our give away below for two general admission tickets to this saturdays show!




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Aaron Smith – Dancin (KRONO Remix) + Bonus Summer Mix

I have definitely found one of my new summertime jams right here. I was originally introduced to this song as the introductory track from the new Klingande x Musique Chic Summertape, featured after this article. Some of you may remember the vocals from Laidback Luke’s uptempo (and quite well done) remix from last year of the same original cheezy song from Aaron Smith. However, unsigned production duo KRONO out of France have succeeded in creating the best imaginable pairing of these vocals with a warm and emotive instrumental. You can’t help but want to roll down your windows or dance on the beach and soak in the beautiful summer while blasting this remix. KRONO has quite an eclectic collection of tunage on their SoundCloud and while a quick listen through to their stuff reveals they are still in the beginning stages of honing their production skills, this remix definitely proves that they have a ton of potential. Their newest remix of The Jackson 5′s “Dancing Machine” is also quite good.

Aaron Smith ft. Luvli – Dancin (KRONO Remix)

Looking for more great summer music? This collaborative mix from fellow Frenchmen Klingande and Musique Chic introduced me to this song and a whole lot of other gems over the course of 50 minute runtime. If you’re looking to unwind to some fantastic music, put this on right now.

TJR’s “Alive” Bootlegs [Free DL]

From “Ah Yeah” to “Ode To Oi” and everything else, Mr. TJR has been bringing us some of the bounciest beats on the block.  Claiming that he is a mix between House, Techno, and Electro TJR has rocking speakers and clubs for some time now. What ever you want to classify him as he has certainly found a recipe for success.  His latest offerings come as bootleg bangers of Krewella’s Alive.  Though the song has been remixed say a gazillion times, even by producers such as Hardwell, these two have been my most favorite of the attempts.  First his Bouncy Version that, like the Booty Bass Version, keeps much of the original for the buildup, then drops exploding into a classic TJR bounce that we have come to love.  As for his Booty Bass Version, he does a little bit of the unexpected dropping you into a Moombahton fury at a 128BPM pace.  It is hard to explain so download them for FREE and check them out for yourself.

ASTR – Operate (The Chainsmokers Remix) [Free DL]

Pretty sure it’s safe to say, we at MMIBTY have a lot of love for The Chainsmokers. New Yorkers, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, first stole my heart with their remix of Two Door Cinema Club’s ‘Sleep Alone’ and since then I’ve become a devoted fan. We all are though with our previous posts relating to them (i.e. Chain Smoking with Lou Lou & Phoenix – Trying To Be Cool (The Chainsmokers Remix). This chill, progressive house track is full of great beats complimenting the melodic vocals of ASTR. Remixing indie music is a bit of a trend amongst these guys but they sure are good at it. Their tracks have great dance-y vibes with equally as amazing vocals by talented artists. Not only do they make badass beats but bless us with some free downloads as well. Jam out and share your great music with some friends by simply liking their Facebook page.

**BONUS**

Not into progressive indie dance sh*t? Don’t be so quick to judge these dudes because they have definitely got some different tricks up their sleeves. For example – this awesome electro house track below made in anticipation for their show at the Marquee in NY on June 29th. Just wait ’til you hear the different samples sprinkled about the song along with a massive drop.

Norin & Rad Say Bird is the Word

While “Bird Machine” may have been getting a lot of play over the past couple months, two guys from California have been waiting to release their track “Bird is the Word”. Norin & Rad, one of my favorite production/DJ names on Anjunabeats, finally put out their latest effort yesterday. You may recognize “Bird is the Word” from Mat Zo’s February 2013 Essential Mix, as he gave us a preview during his jam-packed two hour mix. “Bird is the Word” actually has a bit of Mat Zo flavor in it, as the main beat reminds me of Zo’s awesome track “Bipolar”. But I assure you, Norin & Rad have really made this track their own, and in the words of Mark Knight it’s an absolute smash. It’s got a grimy, ravey House sound, some cool percussive rhythms, and a Trancey, melodic break in the middle. I’m a little disappointed Norin & Rad didn’t include a sample of Peter Griffin singing “Bird is the Word”, but I think I’ll manage. While Norin & Rad may have evolved away from a true Trance sound, what they HAVE developed is something that I’m a fan of time and time again. I’ve written about how you must see the boys live and I stand by that, especially as they continue to produce fantastic tracks and grow their name via a unique and bangin’ sound. I still hope they come to Boston soon and you know where to find me if they do!

Norin & Rad – Bird Is The Word | Purchase at Beatport