Monthly Archives: July 2011

FEATURECAST

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FEATURECAST has been in seriously high rotation at Manalogue HQ so I was pretty stoked to see this come our way this morning. Taken from Featurecast’s latest DJ mix “It’s Showtime” Bright Lights Funk cleverly mashes up DJ Die’s pounding D&B track “Bright Lights”, Hampton Hawes’ classic 70′s funk jam “The Web” and some classic 90′s hip hop in the form of Notorious B.I.G.’s the F.U.N.K.

MP3: Notorious BIG vs DJ Die vs Hamptom Hawe – Bright Light Funk (Featurecast’s Funkdafied Rockers Mix)

I highly recommend you peep Featurecast’s SoundCloud Page as well. I’ll save you some trouble by posting a few tunes, as well as the mix mentioned above.

Featurecast – It’s Showtime! Promo Mix by Featurecast

Party Starter by Featurecast

Where’s My Money (Featurecast Re-Dub) H-D-H by Featurecast

 

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Links
Featurecast.co.uk
Featurecast on SoundCloud
Featurecast on Twitter
Featurecast on Facebook
Featurecast on Beatport

AIMES

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What is this? Chillwave? Nu Disco? Something in between? Perhaps. AIMES‘ (aka Aman Ellis) debut album runs the gamut. Using traditional analogue synths he explores genre boundaries while embracing a sun-kissed sky. Grab the b-side of the single from the SoundCloud player below. The single’s available on beatport.

AIMES – Is a Good Friend? by ModyWorks

Watch for the long player. It drops on August 2.

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Links:
amanellis.com
on SoundCloud
on twitter
on facebook

DJ ARTY – AROUND THE WORLD

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No daft punk samples here!

The classic EDM genre of PROGRESSIVE HOUSE has undergone some changes over the years. Tracks tagged as progressive now have strong elements of electro, some – like this recent track from 21 year old Russian new comer DJ & producer Arty (born Artem Stolyarov) – do a great job of incorporating the elements exciting, high energy aspects electro house.  Without being too overpowering, or falling into the cliche patterns of crowded electro genre.

Full bio and contact/mgmt info for Arty is here.

Give the tune a listen HERE.

The release, from ANJUNABEATS, It can be purchased on Beatport.

 

PLUMP DJS + FREE DOWNLOAD

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For their 4th release on GRAND HOTEL RECORDS Andy and Lee relinquish beats and bass. This isn’t unusual for the lads more commonly known as PLUMP DJs so let’s skip the niceties and get straight to it. Their brand of breaks are both funky and energetic so for everyone’s sake, make sure the AC is working cuz this one’s gonna make you sweat.

Plump DJs- Hump Rock by Plump Djs

Grab the tune from beatport.

The boys also have a bit of a present for you too, although you do have to work for it. It’s their first freebie in almost a year and as soon as it hits 5,126 plays they’ll unlock it for free download.

Plump DJs vs Daft Punk vs Dyson vs Breakdown by Plump Djs

Make sure you RSVP To The Grand Hotel Party, London at the Nest. If you’re not sure what to expect, check their latest mix, recorded live at XOYO London.

Plump DJs @ XOYO May 14th GRAND HOTEL DJ MIX by Plump Djs

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Links:
plumpdjs.co.uk
Plump DJs on SoundCloud
Plump DJs on twitter
Plump DJs on facebook
Plump DJs on beatport
Plump DJs on Juno