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Telephoned – We Are Young (fun. cover)

Vocalist Maggie Horn and producer Sammy Bananas make up Telephoned, a Brooklyn-based duo with a knack for delicious pop originals and covers.

Their latest project is a reimagining of Fun.’s mega hit, “We Are Young,” where Horn’s smooth vocals glide over Sammy’s Top Gun-style synth backdrop, eventually giving way to a big bouncy club beat.

Listen bellow and grab a free download of the track here.

’Telephoned – We Are Young (fun. cover) FREE DL’
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Goldroom – Fifteen (ft Chela) [Down-tempo]

Summer is here, and more refreshing than ever. Josh Legg aka Gooldroom‘s latest single “Fifteen,” arpeggiating synths pulse like ocean waves around a thick bassline and relaxed percussion samples as lush melodies from Australian vocalist Chela narrate a romantic memory.

’Goldroom – Fifteen (ft Chela)’
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Kimbra Releases Free Remix EP

A few alternate versions of New Zealand songstress, Kimbra‘s catalog have been released for free through her soundcloud page.

Two renditions of “Settle Down” are offered with this release: the first being a low-end instrumental based rework from NY based Brenmar and another by Londoner Benjamin Damage, who’s remix is more along the lines of chique, contemplative coffee house music.

Also based out of the UK is George Fitzgerald, whose glassy techno rework of “Build Up,” draws comparisons to Cicada’s 2006 self titled debut.

Irish producer, Owsey also makes an appearance with a busy electro meets lush-pop remix of the singer’s biggest hit, “Cameo Lover”

Kimbra’s debut album Vows hits the states May 22. Pre-order here.

Listen and download the remixes bellow:

Kimbra - Settle Down (Brenmar Remix)
Kimbra - Build Up (George Fitzgerald Remix)
Kimbra - Settle Down (Benjamin Damage Remix)
Kimbra - Cameo Lover - (Owsey remix)
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Popcaan – Party Shot (Major Lazer & ETC. ETC. Remix)

Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan (pictured above) just got the rework treatment from modern electro-reggae icons Major Lazer with some help from ETC. ETC. who you may remember from his collaboration with Bro Safari on “Ass Clap” earlier this year.

The mix goes back and forth between lighthearted beach party sounds and killer club vibes. Listen bellow and add it to your summer playlist.

’PARTY SHOT ( MAJOR LAZER . ETC!ETC! REMIX )’
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Hypster – Crazy Heroes

“Crazy Heroes” is a new single from Miami via Ibiza based club producer Hypster and another formidable rave weapon from his stacked catalog of Beatport chart-topping releases.

In this track, rising layered synth textures, a gritty bassline and a thumping kick give way to a huge sweaty breakdown resulting in a perfect summer festival dance anthem.

Listen to “Crazy Heroes” below and download the Hypsterical EP at Beatport, out now through Plasmapool.

Hypster - Crazy Heroes
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JWLS – “Ezekiel” & Scion AV Moobah Massive EP

Miami based producer Julio Mejia aka JWLS is no stranger to 110 bpm. Recently, he’s been turning heads with his own flavor of aggressive moombahton sounds made with grimy synth leads and tropical club percussion.

His new single, “Ezekiel” is out now on Scion A/V as part of their free Moombahton Massive EP.

Listen bellow and head over to http://www.scionav.com/ for the free download.

Check JWLS’ soundcloud page for additional bootleg downloads and streams of official releases.

Ezekiel (Original Mix)
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