[Future Funk/Hip-Hop] Warp9 – Milky Way Jello ft. Everyman, WilldaBeast & Safi’s Lab

Warp9
Milky Way Jello

Why are crossover records so darn delicious? We could answer that, but instead, we’re going to just share with you a new hybrid single from Warp9 called “Milky Way Jello” that fuses future funk with hip-hop. It’s been done before here and there, but this record is definitely groovier than the rest. Warp9 enlists rapper Everyman, horn player/producer Willdabeast and Safi’s Lab for the record that was released as a part of the Milky Way Jello EP on Adapted Records. “Milky Way Jello” is a sexy medley of nearly too much good stuff, which is why I’ve had it on repeat all day today. Whether you’re chilling with your friends, in a road trip, or looking to dance, this is the record you need. Check the rest of the EP out through Beatport, where you can buy the single, or the entire EP if you’re feeling it.

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[Electro House] Dyro – Like A Boss

Dyro
Like A Boss [Out now]

WOLV Records brought the heat straight from the studio of its label head Dyro with “Like A Boss.” Dyro, who’s currently at ADE, has had some killer records in the past, but this one especially blows us away. The bass house phase that electro is going through is turning up some quality records, but Dyro takes his own path to bring forth something that has a little extra oomph and style behind it. “Like A Boss” is more than a burst of energy; it’s an all out barrage of aggressive bass samples that will stop at nothing until you are dancing your ass off. He surprised us with this one, but we’re glad he did. After a little delay, the song was finally released, so it is currently available on Beatport for those of you who want to toss it on your digital devices.

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[Indie Rock] The Hunna – Bonfire/She’s Casual

It seems to happen when we least expect it. We spend hours sifting through music in dozens of different avenues, from SoundCloud, to email submissions, to random tweets from artists, and so on. We find tunes that we enjoy on a daily basis, casually putting them in our list for possible posts to happen in the following week. Every once in a while, though, maybe twice a year, we come across something that leaves us with a cartoonishly gaping jaw and trembling fingers, giving us the instantaneous urge to write it up. Ninjas and ninjettes, that’s exactly what we have here today.

The Hunna are a Hertfordshire four-piece consisting of Ryan (Vocals/Guitar), Dan (Lead Guitar), Jermaine (Bass) and Jack (Drums). This is more than likely the first time you’ve heard of them, given the fact that “Bonfire” and “She’s Casual” only came out two days ago. Upon pressing play, you’ll quickly realize this is a name that you’ll soon hear a lot more of in the near future.

First up in this two-track collection is “Bonfire,” which was produced by Tim Larcombe (Lana Del Rey, Halsey) and mixed by Dan Grech (Wolf Alice, Circa Waves). It’s frenetic, yet extremely polished, carrying the heft of a band that’s been writing songs for decades. Drenched in anthemic nature, it immediately insights the need to start singing along, which is incredibly rare for a debut release.

The B-side to this tune is “She’s Casual,” dials back the intensity a bit, showcasing an impressive lyrical ability and cadence that lures listeners in within seconds. The track then switches back and forth effortlessly, showcasing larger-than-life crescendos and calming breaks rife with playful hums paired with a steady kick.

With a debut release as impressive as these, we have to imagine that the live show is equally as impressive. Check out their tour schedule below the players, and pick up some tickets ASAP.

’Bonfire’
’She’s Casual’

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[Groove] Sofi Tukker – Drinkee (The Knocks Remix)

SOFI TUKKER
Drinkee (The Knocks Remix)

The Knocks have easily been one of the most prolific acts in dance music over the last couple years–putting out an amazing EP in So Classic, touring constantly and keeping fans engaged with a steady stream of infectious remixes. As 2016 approaches, they don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Their debut album is on the way while their record label, HeavyRoc Music, has been chugging out jams perfectly in line with The Knocks’ diverse sound.

New York-based duo Sofi Tukker are their latest signees releasing the first single from their upcoming debut EP, “Drinkee,” a couple weeks ago. With organic backing percussion, a deep guitar/bass-driven groove and catchy vocals, it’s an endlessly addicting tune and, unsurprisingly, the perfect canvas for a remix from The Knocks. Rather than change the vibe of the song, The Knocks choose to accentuate and extend the original’s danciest grooves with fantastic results. Get lost in this one above.

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Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean (Convex Remix) [TMN PREMIERE]

Justin Bieber
What Do You Mean (Convex Remix)

We’re just gonna come right out and say it – it takes a whole helluva lot for us to even open up an email with the Biebs in the subject line, and even more for us to actually click the Soundcloud link. If the track somehow finds its way to our ears through those two safeguards, it has to be truly spectacular for us to post it. Well, that’s exactly what happened when pressed play on this incredibly delicious remix from 22-year old Producer/DJ Convex.

Originally from Hawaii, this current Los Angeles resident has put an impressive spin on “What Do You Mean,” giving it a gorgeous future persona. Playing to Bieber’s strengths (yes, we’ll admit he has some), Convex highlights the vocals, seemingly making them even more silky and seductive before. Couple those in with rolling clicks, stunning synths, and haunting tweaked background vocals, and this interpretation has left us wonderfully stunned.

This tune follows a string of successes for this youngster, including being named the 2014 EDC LV Discovery Project Winner, playing at Nocturnal Wonderland, and garnering support from artists like Destructo, Zeds Dead, and Wax Motif.

If you want to catch him live, you can do so at the upcoming Insomniac event, Escape this Halloween, on October 30th

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[Indie Dance] Gibbz – I Found You (Halogen Remix)

Gibbz
I Found You (Halogen Remix)

Do you ever get that feeling that you just want to dance like no one’s watching? Well this tune might just be able to do that for you. Filled with positive energy and good vibes, this remix of “I Found You” is the spiced up version of the joyous original. Halogen used vocals from Gibbz a.k.a Mike Gibney and paired them with a fun and upbeat outfit. The enchanting melodies blend perfectly with the buildup, leading to a dance drop that will definitely make you jump uncontrollably.

The production duo from Atlanta are magicians when it comes to remixing pop hits. If you dig this awesome track, don’t forget to grab a free download here.

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[TMN Exclusive Interview] Kenton Slash Demon On Recreating Moments in their Music

’Kenton Slash Demon – Harpe’

Danish production duo Kenton Slash Demon didn’t first appear on the pages of TMN until about a month ago, but they’ve been making waves in electronic music for over half a decade now. Across a series of EPs, Silas Moldenhawer and Jonas Kenton, the artists behind KSD, have displayed a versatility fueled by a passion for dance music of all kinds. Regardless of styles employed or influences evoked, there remains a distinct emotional power across their catalogue even with an often minimalist approach–using stark undertones as a powerful point of contrast. Perhaps some of that dynamic range also stems from Silas and Jonas’s work as half of successful indie-electronic outfit, When Saints Go Machine. Their latest project, the Harpe/Syko EP, sees the Future Classic-signees continuing their sonic evolution with two lush and textured, albeit vastly different, compositions equally appropriate for a festival sunrise or an at-home chill session.

We had a chance to catch up with Silas of Kenton Slash Demon about growing up in Copenhagen, their production approach and the emotions that fuel their creativity–check out the interview below. You can grab a copy of Harpe/Syko now here and check out KSD’s upcoming US tour dates here.

TMN: How did you and Jonas first start making music and were there any memories from early on that stand out?

Silas: I think it was around seventh or eighth grade when Jonas started listening to electronic music and I had an older friend who had been DJing who got me into it. Jonas had been listening to some Danish artists like Future 3 and Bjørn Svin—he bought those CD’s and played them for me. We were not really good friends at that point, even though we were in the same class. We kind of bonded over the music.

At some point, my dad bought an old school sound module with standard MIDI sounds and hooked it up to our PC with, I think, Cubase 1.2 or something, in black and white and with no effects. We had no idea about equipment, programs or synthesizers. We had never even heard about synthesizers at that time, so we just started trying to make electronic music from these standard MIDI sounds. At that point, it was psychedelic trance we were trying to copy and it sounded really weird because we didn’t have any of the sounds you needed to make that kind of music.

TMN: How important has the Danish music scene been in forming your sound?

Silas: We never thought about how the scene affected us, but looking back it had a massive impact–just getting inspired by what’s close to you, what’s going on when you’re growing up, when you start to go out to clubs and you experience your first rave. For us, the scene we were first part of was like shitty trance music in a club called Gorgeous and it was only on Wednesdays. I remember we had fake IDs to get in and we were not really participating in the party. We were just standing in the corner looking at the DJ and all the dancing, just trying to learn. We were really curious about the whole thing.
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