In Case You Missed It: Tommy Trash’s Monkey See Monkey Do Remixes

I don’t really have to say much here. One of Tommy Trash’s most underrated songs, in my opinion, is “Monkey See Monkey Do” which came out in November 2011 on Chris Lake’s Rising Music. If you want to talk about one of the most powerful sounds in dance music today, you don’t have to look much further than Tommy Trash, who is freakishly talented in his original productions, his remixes, and his live sets. Although he has been producing for many years, he came into his unique sound toward the beginning of 2011 when “The End” was released and it became a must-have in many DJs’ sets. I think the original “Monkey See Monkey Do” (which we posted HERE) was overlooked by many (compared to Trash’s other songs) because it’s not an outright BANGER that you’re used to from the Australian. It has more of a progressive and melodic feel to it, yet the bass lines and kick drums surely lack no punches.

This remix package, unleashed on Monday through Mau5trap Records, is incredible. You could pretty much close your eyes, randomly pick one of the remixes, and be satisfied with the outcome. If I had to guess the reason for bringing this song back with fresh takes it’s because it was so relatively overlooked by dance music fans. And if I had to guess even further, many people who became fans of Tommy Trash became fans after more mainstream releases like his remixes of “The Veldt” and “Ladi Dadi”. Tommy even created a re-edit of his original “Monkey See Monkey Do” to make it pack way more of a punch – a version that goes so much harder. Tom Staar‘s remix is the most progressive sounding of the four, with a signature Tom Starr chord progression. Zero Hero’s (who I can’t find ANY information about – please help!) goes HAM with a heavy Electro sound, and Nom De Strip‘s remix falls somewhere in between Electro and Progressive. All four remixes manage to hold on to the original qualities that gave MSMD its identity. Regardless, this package is for the true House fan.

*PURCHASE ALL FOUR REMIXES HERE*

Tommy Trash – Monkey See Monkey Do (Original Mix)
Tommy Trash – Monkey See Monkey Do (Tommy Trash Re-Edit)
Tommy Trash – Monkey See Monkey Do (Tom Staar Remix)
Tommy Trash – Monkey See Monkey Do (Nom De Strip Remix)
Tommy Trash – Monkey See Monkey Do (Zero Hero Remix)

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New Tracks Today From Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge, Chris Lake & Michael Woods, Porter Robinson & Mat Zo

As Mondays typically go there are a bevy of new releases today. I’ve chosen to highlight a handful of them and they just so happen to come from the Trance and Progressive world (and yes, all three of them are collaborations). Two of these are a couple of the most anticipated releases for the month of December in Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge‘s “DUI” and Mat Zo & Porter Robinson‘s “Easy”. The final tune is by a couple of my favorites in Chris Lake & Michael Woods with their track “Black Thong”. I’ll admit that based on the title I thought “Black Thong” was going to be a fun and funky one but it’s more of a Progressive and hard-hitting song that is a seemingly different kind of sound for Chris Lake (that’s probably because he had some help from Michael Woods, who rarely strays from Progressive heavy-hitters). They last teamed up two years ago on “Dominos“.

I realize we already posted “Easy” but it’s a great track and today marks its release on Beatport, where you should go pick it up. Mat Zo has a very unique sound and I must admit this one, to me, has a lot more of his influence than Porter Robinson’s footprint.

It’s also nice to see Gareth Emery going back to his Trance roots. I realize he doesn’t like to be labeled as any one genre and preaches that good music is good music (I agree), but we all know Trance is where he got his start and lately he’s been moving to the Electro side of the world. I really like the lead melody in this one and am very satisfied with the latest effort he did in collaboration with Wallbridge.

Mat Zo & Porter Robinson – Easy
Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge – DUI | Purchase on Beatport
Michael Woods & Chris Lake – Black Thong| Purchase on Beatport

Taking You into the Weekend with Fedde Le Grand’s Dark Light Sessions #010

There’s nothing more fitting than starting your weekend off with a new episode of Fedde le Grand’s Dark Light Sessions. The monthly mix is one of my favorites by one of my favorite DJ/Producers in FLG. It always features both sounds from the underground and some more well-known tunes by the guys popular in dance music at any given time. Always flawlessly mixed and keeping you moving for the entire hour, this is a series to keep on your radar.

Did you know we’re giving away FOUR tickets to see FLG next Thursday in Philadelphia? Click HERE for your chance to win.

Standouts from this mix: Tommy Trash’s new song “Truffle Pig”, Chris Lake & Lazy Rich ft. Jareth – “Stand Alone”, Sander van Doorn & Julian Jordan – “Kangaroo” (duh), Firebeatz ft. Schella – “Dear New York”, and many more. Full tracklist after the jump!

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Electro Avenue Vol. 4 Featuring Torro Torro, Nom De Strip, James Frew and More!

Welcome to the fourth edition of our series: Electro Avenue. This segment features the best tracks from the world of Electro-House, whether they’re newly released or something we’ve dug out of the crates – taking this avenue will make your heads nod and your speakers shake!

To take a stroll down memory lane, check out Volume 1 HERE | Volume 2 HERE | Volume 3 HERE

**Download the Electro Avenue Vol. 4 Zip Package HERE!**

Well it’s been a minute since I’ve posted an Electro Avenue update so you can bet your ass I have some treats for you today. First up is a track I found thanks to the incredible Tommy Trash. I had the chance to play this one at the House of Blues Boston when I opened up for the Barstool Blackout Tour and let’s just say the crowd reaction was impeccable. James Frew did an awesome job on this bootleg mashup, combining the beautiful vocals of Florence and the Machine’s “Spectrum (Say My Name)” with the SICK drop of Umek & Beltek’s “Out of Play”. This one has been on repeat for me, crank it!

Florence and the Machine vs. Umek & Beltek – Out of Spectrum (Say My Name) (James Frew Bootleg)

When I posted Torro Torro’s Fall 2012 Mix last week, a couple tracks stood out to me. One of them was their remix of 2 Edit‘s “Datsun Tropicalia”. It has that signature Torro Torro wobble sound on the drop, but the song remains an Electro-House jam with a sped-up Moombahton feel. I’m really big on Torro Torro right now and if this song doesn’t sell them I don’t know what will.

2 Edit – Datsun Tropicalia (Torro Torro Remix)

Anytime British producer Nom De Strip comes out with a new track I know to expect two things: it’s going to be a banger, and it’s going to have a very unique sound (click HERE for our post on his track “My Life”). Well, the following track which was produced with Peo De Pitte, fits both those criteria. Heavy on the fart bass and light on, well, nothing, this track will make you get low and get dirty. You can thank Chris Lake’s Rising Music for the release.

Nom De Strip & Peo De Pitte – Big Knobbler

Two More Songs After The Jump!

Dope Thursday 9/27/12

It’s early in the evening this Thursday, and I’m sure most of you are waiting to get out of work or class to commence the night of debauchery that comes with a Thursday night. And while most of you will be heading to your respective houses, bars, and clubs, I have the privilege to be attending Avicii’s sold out show at Radio City Music Hall in NYC ( review coming soon.) even though I am no Tim Berling, here is some straight fuego that I found this week to get you in the partying mood!! #ERMAHGERD #LERVERLZ

Chris Lake – “Build Up” (Tommy Trash Remix)

Jochen Miller – “Nevada”

gLAdiator x LOUDPVCK – “Scaley”

D!rty Aud!io – “STR8 RIDER”

Start Your Weekend Off With This New Video from Chris Lake & Lazy Rich + 2 Bangin Tracks by Norin & Rad

The king of Electro-House and the king of, well, every other style of House came together to release the track “Stand Alone” which was released back in July. The track features a buzz-saw bass line and chilling vocals from Jareth. Although we’ve come to expect this kind of track from Lazy Rich, it’s great to see Chris Lake pumping out an aggressive tune like this as he’s been known to span the world of House by releasing Big Room and Tech-House/Disco House sounds in the past. Today Ultra Records released the official music video for the track which I found to be pretty entertaining and a great way to kick the weekend off. Check it for yourself – and don’t forget to enter our Chris Lake ticket contest for two passes to Bond Boston next Friday. ENTER HERE

Chris Lake & Lazy Rich ft. Jareth – Stand Alone | Purchase at Beatport

Bonus:
I’ve been really high on the California duo Norin & Rad who have really started to make a name for themselves with hard-hitting Trance and Progressive-House tracks that have been hugely popular with guys like Above & Beyond, seeing heavy rotation on their Trance Around the World podcasts. We caught Norin & Rad’s set (real names Bruce Karlsson and Nick Sember) at Electric Zoo and we were very impressed by what we heard (and saw). On Monday the duo released their new EP Five Finger Death Punch/DeVas and you NEED to hear it. “Five Finger Death Punch” goes real hard but also gives us an uplifting break that reminds us this is a Trance song. “DeVas” follows in similar fashion and the unique style of Trance this falls into really rubs me the right way. Support these guys and pick up the EP HERE.

Norin & Rad – Five Finger Death Punch (Original Mix)
Norin & Rad – DeVas (Original Mix)

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