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The Chill Dojo #165

Posted by Michael Serratore - January 26, 2016

Well some parts of the world certainly don’t need any help in the chill department this week, but for those not experiencing blizzard conditions, we’ve got a killer remix of GoldLink’s ‘Zipporah’ courtesy of a masterful beatmaker in Gravez. While the original definitely wasn’t lacking any punch, the smooth touch from the LA based producer takes this one to the next level. Still feeling those slow jam vibes, our next feature is a silky number from Beshken, combining his fresh atmospheric sound with some glorious male vocals from Gus Dapperton.

On the topic of male talent, 2015 was a massive year for Tom Misch, and while some artists would find it difficult to follow up such a stellar run, he has demonstrated his caliber once again with an early contender for one of the best mellow tunes of 2016. The vocal partnership between himself and Carmody is a pure delight to listen to, but that guitar solo is the real sweetener that solidifies this polished piece of musical brilliance. The Moving Castle Collective are another instance of established genius over the past year, and their incredible releases keep coming with a beautiful single from Melbourne’s Dugong Jnr. The lush vibe is reminiscent of Cashmere Cat at his smoothest, and the addition of Tashka’s dreamy voice is a prime example of pop music done so right.

Only one month down, but already this year is shaping up to be something special. Peace out.

’GoldLink – Zipporah (Gravez Remix)’

’Beshken – Faceless (feat. Gus Dapperton)’

’Tom Misch & Carmody – Easy Love’

’Dugong Jr – Secrets (feat. Tashka)’

’Swan – White Noise (MNEK X Disclosure Cover)’

’TastyTreat – Palms (feat. Amory)’

’Akouo – Giving Into You feat. Ashibah’

’Caius – Without You’

’Falqo – Never Feat. BROADHURST’

’Monogem – Gone (INSTRUM Remix)’

’Tep No – Me And My Guitar’

’Novo Amor – Anchor (Boehm Remix)’

’Tülpa – la nights ft. mph & sarah burns’

’Tülpa – Naw’

’Yoste – Chihiro’

’Wayward – Only Flaw (soft remix)’

’WISKIM – Human Nature’

The Chill Dojo #164

Posted by Michael Serratore - January 19, 2016

The playlist size for #164 is an indication of how big the past week has been in electronic music, and it’s headlined by none other than Flume and a stunning track from his upcoming album Skin. In case you somehow managed to miss it, ‘Never Be Like You’ is the first full stream we have been gifted with, and the slow hypnotizing experience is perfected with the breathtakingly beautiful vocals from Kai. If the album preview was any indication, there will be plenty more mind-blowing reveals to come.

The release of the gigantic remix package for ‘It’s Strange’ was enough to fill its own playlist for the week, but after going through the unprecedented 20 strong EP, we managed to trim it down to nine chill edits that just had to be included. It was tough to pick a favorite, but the silky touch of Melvv takes out the accolade of Dojo choice, carrying on the positive vibe that Louis The Child instilled in the original with the addition of some bright floating melodies. Having been a long time favorite of ours in the remix game, Manila Killa did his credentials no harm with the debut of his first ever original ‘All That’s Left’. While the vocals carry some emotive themes, the mellow groove champions a feel-good sensation that is far too infectious to resist.

There is a heap to explore, so we’ll cut short the reading and you can dive right into the listening. Peace out.

’Flume – Never Be Like You feat. Kai’

’Louis The Child – It’s Strange (Melvv Remix)’

’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (Jailo Remix)’

’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (CRNKN Remix)’

’Louis The Child (ft. K. Flay) – It’s Strange (Mr FijiWiji Remix)’

’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (Myles Travitz Remix)’

’Louis The Child – It’s Strange Ft. K.Flay (LeMarquis Remix)’

’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (Pham X Filip Remix)’

’Louis The Child FT. K.Flay
It’s Strange (Inodi Remix)’

’Louis The Child Feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (White Cliffs Remix)’

’Manila Killa – All That’s Left (feat. Joni Fatora)’

’Draper – All I See (feat. Laura Brehm)’

’Purity Ring – Bodyache (LIONE Remix)’

’Thomas Vx – Daze’

’Emma Dewing – Beautiful Mess (Wax Motif Version)’

’EVVY – Tidal Wave (Sound Remedy Remix)’

’Owl City – Vanilla Twilight (SizzleBird Remix)’

’Mark Johns – BTFU (Mommy Issues)’

’Breakbot – 2Good4Me’

’Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ – Lean On (DiscoRazor’s Galactic Edit)’

’Oliver Nelson Ft. Heir – Found Your Love (Two Can Remix)’

’CHINAH – We Go Back (Jarami Remix ft. Skizzy Mars)’

’Kidswaste – Come Back (Instrumental)’

’sam gellaitry – rise/set’

’Pham x Filip – Squaad’

’Nakala – trusay (Koyö Remix)’

’Chahine – Broken’

’Star Slinger – I’m Like’

’Star Slinger – Alpha Lead (Instrumental Version)’

’Galantis – Runaway (U&I) (Speaker of the House’s Big Beat 5th Anniversary Remix)’

’Temptations – Proud (Autograf Remix)’

’Banks – Warm Water (Daniele Di Martino Remix)’

’Saje – Our Story’

’Suicine – Land Of Departure’

’AK – Icicle’

’WILD – Back To You (Nurko Remix)’

’Rando – Quavers’

’Dead Horse Beats – Thinking Of You’

’MYNGA – Share My Dreams’

The Chill Dojo #163

Posted by Michael Serratore - January 11, 2016

This week we celebrate the spirit of collaboration, sharing and musical inspiration in the form of Mothica’s Mythic EP and the amazing remixes that came about as a result of her releasing the acapellas for the world to re-imagine. The first feature from Kayge Calypso and DUNN elects to finely slice the vocals, piecing them together with key lyrical moments from the original track and a breathtakingly beautiful acoustic atmosphere. The outcome is a sound that is like butter to the ears. In much the same fashion, this next interpretation of ‘Hand Grenade’ is another gorgeous display of intricate vocal chops, this time infuzed with mellow future vibes that have us floating on a wave of carefree feelings. It’s not often we get a chance to talk about artists hailing from the small island of New Caledonia, but if this effort is anything to go by, Koyö may have just put it on the map for 2016.

Next up we have the same track taken in a very different direction, with a pair of Swedes in Native and Lost going for a deeper house-driven approach that will soothe your soul and ease you into your Monday in the best way possible. Outside of these stunning Mothica-inspired discoveries, another golden find for the week was courtesy of Vancouver’s Syre, releasing a short yet ever so sweet jam called ‘Sizzle’. It’s simple, fresh and fun, which is often all you need to create a tune that is very much at home within our humble Dojo abode.

But it’s nothing without people to share it with, so we hope you enjoy this and all the rest. Peace out!

’Mothica – No One (DUNN & Kayge Calypso Remix)’

’Mothica – Hand Grenade (Koyö Remix)’

’Mothica – Hand Grenade (Native & Lost Remix)’

’Syre – Sizzle’

’Modl – Years From Now’

’28th x ando – Innuendo ft. Ian Jacinto’

’Michi – Kill Our Way To Heaven (No Tv No Radio Remix)’

’ahh ooh – Twist Rock’

’ahh ooh – Motown Milkyway’

’ahh ooh – Planet Ooh’

’Griz – Stop Trippin’ (Chill Harris Remix)’

’uth fruit – stop time (michael mason edit)’

’Kuiters – Bubbles’

’Odesza – Light (feat. Little Dragon) (Daktyl Remix)’

’GOLDWATER – substance’

’dojo. – SAY THAT!’

’Mothica – Golden Hand (metsä flip)’

’Tontario x Lucas Nord – Rewind’

’Cosmic Quest & RJ Tripps – Drip Quark ft. Monster Lips’

’Chahine – Bae’

’Sound Remedy – KIDS’

’Robots Can’t Dance – Would You’

’Kiiara – Feels (Felix Cartal Remix)’

’Charlene Soraia & (HUGEL X Nicolas Monier) – Postcards From iO’

The Chill Dojo #162

Posted by Michael Serratore - January 5, 2016

Well another year rolls around, and we can only imagine what’s in store for us in 2016. There’s no predicting what sounds will be created over the next 12 months, but if there’s one thing we can hang our hat on, it’s that there will be a stack of new artists to unearth and musical innovation to explore.

That statement rings true for our first Dojo feature of the year from ANTI-HERO and Atura. Their collaboration ‘Distant’ is the perfect example of the creative variation we’re hoping to hear as the electronic world continues to develop and push the boundaries ever further. No genre labeling could ever pinpoint the whirlwind of imagination that this song incorporates, as future synths combine with soulful melodies to facilitate a soundtrack to your moments of deep thought. Following a very similar trend, our next track again celebrates the beauty that comes from different minds coming together on the one production. Those artists in question are Kids Want Techno, Michael Mason and Luzana Flores, all bringing their particular talents to remix the acoustic ambience of ‘Arrow’ into a dreamlike experience with all the color and wonder that a classy electronic touch can provide.

That standard of professional editing is exactly what you need when messing around with a classic like Daft Punk’s ‘Something About Us’, and thankfully that’s just what T25 brings to his effort here. The vocal treatment here is top notch, taking every effort to preserve the sanctity of the original while adding an incredibly chill vibe behind the future-inspired sound. From a fresh take on a classic to a new spin on a tune that dominated 2015, house fiend LCAW closed off the year in style, revealing his official remix for ‘Like an Animal’ that is bound to tear up dance floors in the coming months and beyond. The deep groove laid down here is the perfect accompaniment to those iconic lyrics which played themselves over and over in our minds and through our speakers. This mix ensures that won’t end anytime soon.

However you’re starting off 2016, make sure you do it surrounded by good music. Peace out.

’ANTI HERO & Atura – Distant’

’Stonefox – Arrow (KWT/Michael Mason/Olan Remix)’

’Daft Punk – Something About Us (T25 Remix)’

’Rüfüs – Like An Animal (LCAW Remix)’

’Coyote Kisses – Sunny Day (Pheeno Remix)’

’Mura Masa – Your Bones (Astre Remix)’

’Mura Masa – Your Bones (Khamsin Remix)’

’Veens – Girl’

’Janet Jackson feat. Missy Elliot – BURNITUP! (LAKIM Remix)’

’R. Saadiq – Be Here (Ruck P Remix)’

’Sango – Só Você (Ft. Elhae & ESTA.)’

’swell – im sorry (feat. shiloh)’

’sam gellaitry – zircon caves’

’Jupe – Yikes’

’oshi – the journey’

’Shleepytime – Speed Dial’

’813 – Snow On My Roof’

’craves – Scrolling’

’Toonage – Seventh Week’

’Toonage – Crowded Silence’

’Tonton – Fleeting Moment’

’halpe – Forest’

’Flamingosis – Snacks On Snacks’

’MadBliss – searchin 4 reason’

’Lucas – Fingers’

’Celadon City – A Morning Expedition’

The Chillmas Dojo #4

Posted by Michael Serratore - December 22, 2015

We only get to use this festive image once a year, but we’re making the most of it with a hint of Christmas cheer to kick off proceedings this week. While usually the “Chillmas” branding for our Dojo is purely a token gesture for this holiday period, a very fitting cover of ‘Let it Snow’ brings that chill feel to a Christmas classic that we’ve been wanting for so long. A charming collaboration between domino, NATEY, SUBI and kev, this rendition celebrates that unapologetic cheesiness that is an intrinsic part of Christmas music, while bringing a modern spin to the genre with a slick beat and smooth flow. It’s all a bit of fun, but could easily be played out amongst friends without any cause for embarrassment whatsoever.

While that ends our features of anything particularly festive, Christmas has definitely come early this week with the reveal of Chet Porter’s glorious remix of one of the best tunes of 2015. Louis The Child launched themselves into the industry spotlight with the blissful vibe of ‘It’s Strange’, and now as the year comes to a close, we’re gifted with one of our Dojo favorites working his whimsical sound to bring an even greater sense of joyous emotion to a track that needed no help in that area. This is one of those smile-inducing songs we’ll always have on hand for when we need it most. There’s not a lot of info out there on our next featured artist yoshinobu, but if this upload is any indication of their talent, they are definitely one to watch. ‘Distance’ is a sweet little jam that brings that easy-listening sensation that is all too needed in this busy time of the year.

We round out our features with two stunning jazz filled productions from Free n Losh and Dallas Cotton. While not specifically Christmas-themed, it’s a sound that is perfect for this time of year, stirring up all those feel-good sentiments this season is all about.

And just like that, we’re another year down. We hope this playlist brings even more cheer to you this Christmas. Thanks for listening! Peace out.

’domino – please, let it snow (w/ nate subi & kev)’

’Louis The Child – It’s Strange (feat. K Flay) (Chet Porter Remix)’

’yoshinobu – distance’

’Free n Losh – Runnin’ (ft. Busty And The Bass)’

’Pegboard Nerds – Just Like That (Dallas Cotton Remix)’

’Saje – Freefallin’ Dreams’

’Mr. Carmack – Go Get Her, w/ jordan rakei & tom misch’

’Dirty Chocolate – Flutter’

’Spire – Petal Falls’

’Kozoro – Cloud Runner’

’AK – Reflections’

’AK – Fragile (ft. Holly Drummond)’

’AK – Wonders (ft. Mona Moua)’

’AK – Parallel Worlds (ft. Veela)’

’XYLØ – Afterlife (Ark Patrol Remix)’

’CHVRCHES – Leave A Trace (Goldroom Remix)’

’Chris McClenney – Pearl’

’Mozambo & Max Liese Ft. Julia Church – Vapours’

’Beat Connection – So Good (Thrupence Remix)’

’Inas X – Love Is (Shibumi Remix)’

’Inas X – Love Is (SevnthWonder Remix)’

’vbnd – something ive been wanting’

’SEVDALIZA – ONE ARMED LULLABY’

’MaLuca – Forever’

’Babbit – Painting Greys’

’XYLØ – L.A. Love Song (Exit Friendzone Remix)’

’A R I Z O N A – Let Me Touch Your Fire (Stratus Remix)’

The Chill Dojo #160

Posted by Michael Serratore - December 14, 2015

This time of the year is often a time for reflection on the year of music that was, but Chet Porter is bringing out that nostalgic feeling with something new. In what could easily be a hidden track from Worlds, the Toronto native really channels the latter half of his moniker in ‘Awakening’, a title which together with its whimsical melodies conjures up subtle nods to the Zelda series. It makes for one incredible journey through the blissful sound he weaves so well. Snapping us out of that daze and into more of a party-ready state is the latest remix to be featured on Cosmo’s Midnight’s ‘Walk With Me’ Remix EP. Following up last week’s effort from Maxo, this week it was Sydney’s KOA catching our attention with their more dance driven take on one of 2015’s best indie electronic anthems. There’s no reason we can’t loosen up on a Monday as the holiday season approaches, and this is the perfect tune to keep those weekend vibes flowing.

Up next, a meeting of past and present helps keep that upbeat feeling going strong as a pair of crafty Frenchman bring their slick touch to a hip hop classic. The opening of this De La Soul remix from LeMarquis and Marlin offers much promise of what is to come, but there was certainly no indication of the insane funk that they were to unleash as things progress, all the while keeping the timeless soul of the original intact. In much the same way, German producer Mogul delivers a stunning rendition of groove to a more recent hit in ‘I Found You’ from the highly talented Gibbz. The incredible vocals are given plenty of breathing space early, before an explosion of funk takes over with every intention of carrying you deeper and deeper into a sweaty night of uncontrolled dancing.

We had every intention of keeping things very chill this week, but it’s party season so we’re all about bringing a smile to your face in any way possible. Peace out.

’Chet Porter – Awakening’

’Cosmo’s Midnight – Walk With Me ft. Kučka (KOA Remix)’

’De La Soul – All Good (LeMarquis & Marlin Remix)’

’Gibbz – I Found You (Mogul Remix)’

’Rationale – Fast Lane (MXXWLL Remix)’

’Audiobot – Mars 2040’

’GRIMECRAFT – Stickerbrush Symphony’

’Elgus – Dancing In The Rain (ft. David Resch)’

’Maxiimus – 4uitried’

’TastyTreat – For a Minute (feat. MOONZz)’

’halpe – crystal tower (steelix remix)’

’KAASI – Who You Are’

’Moe Shop – Slow Motion Sunset’

’A R I Z O N A – I Was Wrong (Thero Remix)’

’Shoffy x Sondrio – Downtown’

’Shoffy – We Had It All’

’Shoffy – Wild’

’Tennyson – Fault Line’

’Tennyson – Too Long’

’Fhin – Your Heart Sounds Like’

’Kozoro – Curious (feat. Noctilucent)’

’tekvision – Lament’

’oshi – life’

’3 roses – afternoon at the park’

’$heWon’t – E a r t h R a d i o’

’StéLouse – 4 U’

’Medasin – leaving earth’

’airwav – don’t’

’Gravez – Stay Tough (feat. JMSN & ELHAE)’

’Sivey – Waterbed (Slow Mo)’

’R.O.M – excuse me. (i think you’re so beautiful)’

’Seinabo Sey – Poetic (Norde Remix)’

’olivia – Need’

The Chill Dojo #159

Posted by Michael Serratore - December 7, 2015

It’s been an eager wait for fans of mystical Aussie twins Cosmo’s Midnight, but the release of their Moments EP has been worth every day of anticipation. Heralding its release was the reveal of their captivating collaboration with Sarah Bonito of Kero Kero Bonito fame. For anyone familiar, ‘Hurt’ delivers all the magical vibes that would be imagined from such a pairing of creative minds, with plenty of emotion to boot. If that wasn’t enough, we’ve also been given a taste of the ‘Walk With Me’ Remix EP courtesy of a red hot edit from our resident chordslayer Maxo. True to his name, the Dojo favorite shreds through complex chord structures as he casts his spell over the addictive original.

A young man who has been on a tear lately is the talented Steve James, and for those who slept on our interview a few days ago, his debut original is not one to be missed. ‘Renaissance’ displays an ear for innovative sound that continues to push the bounds of musical expression, combining pop elements with the fresh inspiration that the up-and-coming producers exhibit so damn well. Jarreau Vandal is another name who is constantly on the edge of this creativity, and with his new EP Suburb Superhero on the near horizon, it’s a great opportunity to showcase just what he has in store with this incredible collab with Brasstracks and the sultry vocals of Niya Wells. The progression is on point at every moment of this smooth jam, with the slick beat guiding the listener further and further into musical euphoria.

It’s only the start of December, but the gifts are coming in early this year. Peace out.

’Cosmo’s Midnight – Hurt (feat. Sarah Bonito)’

’Cosmo’s Midnight – Walk With Me (feat. KUČKA) (Maxo Crashmix)’

’Steve James – Renaissance (feat. Clairity)’

’Jarreau Vandal – Nobody Else feat. Brasstracks & Niya Wells’

’Autograf – Metaphysical (Exmag Remix)’

’A Trak – We All Fall Down feat. Jamie Lidell (Cory Enemy & Syre Remix)’

’Invoker X JULiA LEWiS – Intercontinental Funk’

’esta – Special Affair’

’esta – Feathers (ft. JBird) ~ esta.sucks’

’salute – Diamond (Gold Rush) (XO Remix)’

’FloFilz Feat. Ivan Ave – Shinethru’

’LAKEY INSPIRED – Journey’

’LAKEY INSPIRED – Wonder’

’Metanite x obn – Soft.Touch.Girl’

’Kaizen – Eternum (Madnap x Send Off Remix)’

’NoxInBox – tmrw’

’Sober Rob & Goldwater – Dessert’

’Grant Walker – Blue City’

’Imagined Herbal Flows – Departure’

’Patrick Baker – Gone (Vijay & Sofia Zlatko Remix)’

’ARIZONA – Where I Wanna Be (GAMPER & DADONI Remix)’

’LOYAL – Blue & The Green (Edit)’

’Elline – No Pressure (Telescope Thieves Remix)’

’TIGERBLOOD – All In You’

’Cosmic Quest & RJ Tripps – Diamond Leopoldi’

’GoldLink – Dance On Me (Phazz Remix)’

’Kwabs – Cheating On Me (Tom Misch Refix feat. Zak Abel)’

’James Blake – Retrograde (Feki & Glasshouse Cover)’

’Lolaby – Goodbye Moonmen (Rick and Morty Cover)’

’chelsea cutler – the middle (dj snake cover)’