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Steve James – Renaissance feat. Clairity (ARMNHMR Remix) [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Ivan Chung - March 30, 2016

Steve James ft. Clairity
Renaissance (ARMNHMR Remix)

By the end of 2015, Steve James was making huge waves with his debut original track “Renaissance”, as we did a fun interview with him and got to understand his style of music a little better. Fast forward to four months later, the producer from Pittsburgh is set to release the “Renaissance” remixes compilation with the help of some talented friends.

Joseph Chung and Joseph Abella, together as ARMNHMR decided to add their own spin to the wonderful track and absolutely crushed it. Known for having a wide range of sounds, you never know what to expect from the two producers, and this remix is yet another genuine surprise. The melody-driven buildup gets straight to the point, and the vocals provide an infectious melody that will make you sing along to every word. The two different drops definitely highlight this track and provide some electrifying synth work, together with throbbing drums and occasional breaks.

ARMNHMR is no stranger to the dance scene, and this remix of “Renaissance” perfectly exemplifies that. We definitely look forward to more exciting tracks by the two Josephs in the near future.

[House] Rudimental ft MNEK – Common Emotion (The Golden Pony Remix)

Posted by Matthew Bloss - March 30, 2016

Rudimental ft MNEK
Common Emotion (The Golden Pony Remix)

It’s hard to imagine that we’re almost 1/3 of the way through 2016, and we still haven’t managed to feature one of our favorite, quietly-slaying-the-game, house acts in the entire landscape of dance music: The Golden Pony. Well friends, allow us to quickly make up for their 2016 absence and bless your Ninja ears with the Brooklyn based duo’s latest remix for U.K. live electronic superstars Rudimental & Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter & producer MNEK’s collaboration “Common Emotion”. Finding a place on Big Beat Records‘ official remix EP for Common Emotion”, The Golden Pony rolls a very U.K. club formula into a NYC house anthem rife with electronic nuance and a subtle manipulation of catchy rhythms & drum work. Always ones to bridge a classic backbone with a contemporary edge, The Golden Pony find themselves in the middle of their most tasteful and addictive slew of tunes since their inception, and we couldn’t let our Ninjas sit idly by without getting in on the fun.

About the tune the pair remarked: “Were huge fans of Rudimental! Especially live, they are able to effortlessly blend instrumentation with electronic vibes. We believe their music straddles a current and classic vibe at the same time, giving it a ton of crossover appeal. With that in mind for the remix, we decided to use hard hitting pianos reminiscent of the 90’s New York House with some modern pitched vocals and Future Bass sounds.” It’s safe to say gentlemen, that you’ve clearly knocked this one out of the park as well. Stream The Golden Pony’s remix of “Common Emotion” above.

[Event Preview] Phoenix Lights – 4/2 – 4/3

Posted by Clayton Warwick - March 29, 2016

After a week of non-stop pool parties, intimate club sets, and endlessly fighting people to get from stage-to-stage at Ultra, it’s hard to imagine gearing up for another festival, especially with Coachella right around the corner. But, the good people down at Relentless Beats have made it just too damn tempting. So, we’re packing our bags, catching a flight on Saturday, and heading down to Phoenix for Phoenix Lights.

This two-day festival takes place in Margaret T. Hance park this weekend, bringing a stacked line-up across both April 2nd and 3rd. Tickets are pretty affordable, considering the talent they’re offering, listed at $119 for both days. Single day tickets are $79 for Saturday and $69 for Sunday, so you might as well just drop the extra coin and enjoy the full package.

If you’re feeling like you want to take your experience to the next level, our friends over at Cadence & Cause are offering up some VIP upgrades and a chance to meet Ephwurd at the show. Each time you contribute for a chance to win, you’ll be providing music therapy to kids at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Once you’re done over there, get amped up for the show with this artfully crafted playlist, which features each and every performing artist on the bill. And, make sure to look for your favorite masked bloggers out on the dance floor, come Saturday. Chances are, you won’t be able to see us – seeing as how we’re ninjas and whatnot. But, you can still try.

’RÜFÜS/RÜFÜS DU SOL – Say A Prayer For Me (MK Remix)’

’Cut Snake – Hocus Pocus’

’Claude Vonstroke – Can’t Wait (Original Mix)’

’SNBRN – Gangsta Walk’

’Bakermat & Goldfish Feat. Marie Plassard – Games Continued’

’Destructo – 4 Real (Drezo
Remix)’

’Eric Prydz
Everyday (Original Mix)’

’Deadmau5 & Kaskade Remember – I Remember’

’The Chainsmokers & Tritonal – Until You Were Gone ft. Emily Warren’

’Troy Boi – And Wot?’

’Oliver Heldens & Shaun Frank – Shades Of Grey (Ft. Delaney Jane) (Ephwurd Remix)’

’Ghastly – Bitch U Ghastly (◕,,,◕)’

’Black Tiger Sex Machine x Lektrique – Religion’

’Jack Ü – Take Ü There ft. Kiesza (4B Remix)’

’Excision & Downlink – Robo Kitty ‘

’Yellow Claw & Mightyfools – No Class (Free Download)’

’TURN DOWN FOR WHAT – DJ SNAKE & LIL JON’

’The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down (Illenium Remix)’

’Royal – Passenger (Jai Wolf Remix)’

David Bowie – Let’s Dance (Crush Effect Remix) [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Ash El Gamal - March 29, 2016

David Bowie
Let's Dance (Crush Effect Remix)

David Bowie’s passing at the beginning of this year prompted an outpouring of genuine appreciation from artists across genres. The legendary English musician traversed the ever-changing landscape of rock / pop effortlessly for half a century helping shape the trajectory of musical history along the way. His various musical and narrative experimentations directly inspired countless artists but his fearlessness in creativity has had an even broader impact. In the world of electronic dance music, Bowie’s legacy paved the way for new sounds in the mainstream and his constant reinvention mirrors the genre’s need to continually push the boundaries.

Today, we’re excited to bring you the premiere of a particularly fun Bowie tribute courtesy of SoCal’s Crush Effect. The production duo have proved versatile with a style that incorporates elements of future funk, dubstep, house and disco. Their rendition of “Let’s Dance” is a proper Nu-Disco jam accompanying the iconic vocals with plucking synths, funky guitar riffs and a healthy horn section. Get your groove on above and check out what Crush Effect had to say about Bowie’s influence below. The duo have an EP due this year so also make sure to keep an eye out.

Musically David Bowie was always on the cutting edge and was such a big influence throughout the years. Around the same time that he passed away, we were preparing our set for the Gem & Jam Festival and wanted to write a couple new dance tracks. ‘Let’s Dance’ is just such a great song and worked perfectly into the Nu Disco context. It seemed like the right time to pay homage to Bowie.

[Electronic] Bonzai – Sleepy Hungry EP

Posted by Ash El Gamal - March 28, 2016

There’s something personal about discovering music through your favorite artists–either via remixes, tweets, Soundcloud likes or official co-signs. In the case of Bonzai, it was wunderkind producer, Mura Masa, who introduced us. The Irish vocalist first popped up on Mura Masa’s debut album, Soundtrack To A Death, and subsequently became the first artist signed to his label, Anchor Point Records. Following up a strong 2015 debut EP in Royah and a more recent appearance on Mura Masa’s latest single, Bonzai dropped her sophomore EP last week and it’s quickly becoming one of our favorite projects of the year.

Backed by production from John Calvert, Royce Wood Junior, and Mura Masa, the Sleepy Hungry EP is a project built on jarring, yet well executed, juxtapositions between beautiful sonics and harsh, glitchy low-end elements. Bonzai’s versatile vocal chops are what truly reel in the chaos, adjusting flawlessly with every twist and turn. Her fearlessness in both songwriting and delivery helps bridge the gap between between alternative R&B and underground UK electronic music. “Daniel Gets It Wrong,” the opener, begins with a bright, fluttering signature Mura Masa progression before quickly dropping into a heavy, minimal UK-garage bass line–truly encapsulating what’s to come on the remainder of the project. While “No Rest” and “Kassi” follow that heavily contrasting feel of the intro, songs later in the EP like “Lights On” and “Where Are U Now” provide a breather with their gorgeous, addicting textures.

The avant-garde nature of the Sleepy Hungry EP demands that you truly immerse yourself as a listener: the mark of a truly unique piece of work. So, do yourself a favor and give this one a full listen from start to finish below. You can purchase a digital copy of the project over at iTunes now.

’Bonzai – Daniel Gets It Wrong’

’Bonzai – No Rest’

’Bonzai – Ravemeister’

’Bonzai – Stepping’

’Bonzai – Kassi’

’Bonzai – Faze’

’Bonzai – Lights On’

’Bonzai – Sick’em’

’Bonzai – Where Are U Now’

Fytch ft. Alisa Nappa – Over My Head [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Ivan Chung - March 28, 2016

Fytch
Over My Head (ft. Alisa Nappa)

Who doesn’t fancy some bass music to start off their Monday morning? Well we’ve got just the right track for you today. Following the success of “Sirens Over Paris”, which was played out by Porter Robinson during his Holy Ship set earlier this year, French producer Fytch has granted us with another gem off of his upcoming Falls Like Rain EP, and it’s definitely one of our favorites.

Fusing Alisa Nappa‘s alternative vocals with his signature heavy bass synths, Fytch knocks this one out of the ball park. “Over My Head” embodies an ominous and eerie atmosphere while getting your attention through infectious melodies provided by the lustful vocals. The drop combines the tweaked vocals and some electric sounding bass synth together with some trap elements. It’s unique in its own way, and we promise you’ll get hooked from your first listen.

If you dig the track, be sure to check out Fytch’s Falls Like Rain EP coming out on March 31 via Heroics Recordings. Trust us – you do not want to miss out.

[Pop] Imad Royal – Selfish

Posted by Tyler Trew - March 28, 2016

Imad Royal
Selfish

Imad Royal is one of those dynamic artists that are hard to come by. He started out with minimal underground productions and has grown into an artist that has been able to fuse the commercial with the underground. He hops between styles without strain, moving from trap to pop with no issues. Just take his latest original, “Selfish,” that sees the DC producer bringing another radio-friendly jam to the table that has all the merit you could ask for in a record.

“Selfish” was produced by Imad Royal and Brenton Duvall, with the former performing the vocals on the track as well, which has now become a traditional element in Imad’s creative process. Because of the minimal style of Imad, his records tend to be ones that are easily memorable, and this one is no different, especially with these lyrics. With “Selfish” comes the promise for even more music with the artist declaring we can expect much more soon. We’re certainly not mad about that, and I don’t think you will be either.