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[Get Crunk] Friday Party Playlist (Vol 166)

Posted by Tyler Trew - October 3, 2015

Turn up the volume, because it’s Friday night baby! We have thirteen tracks to you this week, thanks to an extra chilled out bonus good from Tom Misch. Are you a house head? If so, then this playlist is going to be a special one for you, as we have a wide array of tracks whether you’re looking to get deep, or get wild with some electro/future house. As always, all tracks are available for you to download for free. Stream them tonight while you’re letting loose, and come back tomorrow after the hangover melts away to download them. Enjoy yourself, and remember to #danceirresponsibly.

’Mahalo – Wave Attack’

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’Bob Sinclar – Feel The Vibe (Big Z Remix)’

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’BlackGummy & Louis Vivet – Deep Bounce (Original Mix)’

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’Kzeero – Tribal Flares (Original Mix)’

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’JOYRYDE – GIVE MY LOVE’

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’Chris Bushnell – Need’

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’Stadiumx feat. Angelika Vee – Wonderland (Wavers Remix)’

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’Silento – Nae Nae (SAM F REMIX)’

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’8Er$ x Kimfu – Everybody Got Time For That (Original Mix)’

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’Hoverboots – Rau’

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’Jace Mek – For, This.’

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’Happy Colors – Teta Teta Teta Teta’

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’Black Girl White Girl – Love Games (Original Mix)’

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’Tom Misch – High’

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Connor Leimer – Postcard [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Will Rowe-Parr - October 2, 2015

Postcard
Connor Leimer

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Pop, rock, reggae and folk are amongst the eclectic mix of genres in which Connor Leimer explores through his latest record. His debut single “Postcard’ kindly lends itself as a jazz piece consisting of a warm brass section and infectious bass lines, solidifying a framework for his raspy yet organic vocals, resembling a tone similar to jazz artist Jamie Cullum.

“Postcard” explores running away to the coast, or the gardens with a loved one. Planting familiar images for us to relate to and understand. Connor writes by “blurring the boundaries” between genres and allows his work to “take [him] wherever it needs to go”, following an extremely authentic process of songwriting. The band provide a consistent accompaniment of harmonic variation, as the instruments mould together and move simultaneously, guiding the relaxed melody and conversational lyrics comfortably from phrase to phrase.

Having grown up in the suburbs of Kansas City, Leimer’s majority of work is influenced by his days in high school. Travelling away from home is unfamiliar, as he questions the desired prospect of reaching the shore, and includes imagery in association with the ocean, such as sailing away on a boat, or the sea air in [her] hair.

Check out Connor’s ongoing ‘Dorm Room Tour’ around the US in the link below. He’s undoubtedly one to watch over the coming months.

http://www.connorleimer.com/tour/

[Deep-House] Dirty Secretz Ft. Rebe – Trippin’

Posted by Matthew Bloss - October 2, 2015

Dirty Secretz Ft. Rebe
Trippin' (Original Mix) [Whartone Records]

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Let’s be serious for a moment. Fridays are for dancing. For many of us, after a long week at work or in class, Friday’s arrival signals the chance to blow off some accumulated steam on the dancefloor of your choice, no doubt fueled with a little bit of liquid confidence, or whatever it is you kids are getting into these days. So to shift into that weekend state of mind, we like to bring out only the choicest of dance cuts for your listening pleasure. Falling in line with that ethos, we’ve got the latest single to drop from Richie Atkins’ Dirty Secretz project, “Trippin'”, which features the murkily soulful vocals of Rebe. “Trippin'” frames itself around the classic sense of house, with a simple, driving grand piano pattern and punchy four/four kick, but the tune really picks up steam with a perfectly swung rolling bassline that sits atop everything just wonderfully. Originally a bootleg of Jill Scott’s classic “It’s Love”, Dirty Secretz tapped Rebe to re-sing those lovely vocal chops and completely re-imagine the tune as a deeper and more seductive piece of house music.

“Trippin'” sees release via Sonny Wharton’s flagship label Whartone Records today, so hop to it and snag a copy on Traxsource here. We’ll be over here groovin’.

Solomon Grey – Choir To The Wild [TMN VIDEO PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - October 2, 2015

If you haven’t fallen in love with Solomon Grey yet, it’s only a matter of time. Their latest EP Selected Features dropped earlier this month, and it’s been garnering support from publications across the globe. Amongst many reasons for the fawning adoration of both critics and fans alike, is the fact that this London-based duo Joe Wilson and Tom Kingston can’t be placed into a neatly wrapped, genre-specific label.

A testament to that versatility can be found in a deep listening session through Selected Features, which showcases elements of larger-than-life, cinematic soundscapes, obscure hip hop vibes, and soulful grooves. Even though you won’t find it on the EP, “Choir to the Wild” had us enamored on first listen truly capturing the Solomon Grey’s genre-melding style.

That oh-so-gorgeous song not only highlights the stunning vocal harmonies between these two, but also the ability to encapsulate listeners with understated, and uncomplicated instrumentation. And, we’re admittedly giddy to showcase that, as we bring you an intimate look at their show at Sofar London on May 27th, 2015. Take a look below, but be warned – you’ll be helplessly lost for a few, brief minutes.

If you find yourself in London on November 11th, we strongly suggest you catch this duo live. Click here to pick up some tickets, before it’s too late.

Shoffy X Theodor- Ride [TMN Premiere]

Posted by Sara Natkins - October 2, 2015

Shoffy x Theodor
Ride

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Even though it may be Friday, we still have to wake up and do the same routine as Monday. But when you have the weekend to look forward to, it makes the day seem a little more endurable. Now let’s add Shoffy and Theodor’s new collaboration to the mix.

The slow-burning groove, “Ride,” is a musical parallel of walking outside with the sun shining, clouds are nearly non-existent, air is crisp, and soaking it’s beauty and serenity in with a deep breath of the fresh air. The downtempo production floods every single sense with tranquility as it brims with lush organ flourishes and wavy rhythms that are laced with ethereal percussion.

Shoffy’s sultry voice and lyrics set a scene of romance that transitions from the daytime innocent kiss at a picnic to the nighttime intimacy of a bedroom lit by only the light of candles. Rejuvenate yourself with a listen of “Ride” and watch as placidity begins to takes over.

[Album Stream] Favored Nations – The Great Unknown

Posted by Matthew Bloss - October 2, 2015

We’ve been steadily supplying you Ninjas with bits of globe-spanning super electronic group Favored Nations’ looming LP, The Great Unknown, in the form of singles “Always” and “I Can See You” and as the LP sees the light of day today, we thought it was a perfect time to let our inquisitive readership get their full share. Quite the lengthy release, totaling a whopping 18 tracks, The Great Unknown more than satiates our listening passion for Favored Nations’ unique yet highly accessible sound. So, let’s start Friday with the complete vision of Morgan Phalen, James Curd and Surahn “Sid” Sidhu’s epic album project The Great Unknown below.

Purchase The Great Unknown on iTunes here, and for registered Spotify users, enjoy the full album stream below.

[Chill Trap] Charlie Puth & Kehlani – Hotline Bling (DATHAN Flip)

Posted by Ivan Chung - October 2, 2015

Hotline Bling
Charlie Puth x Kehlani (DATHAN Flip)

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Check out this bootleg of “Hotline Bling” by the talented DATHAN. The bay area-based producer takes a stab at Charlie Puth and Kehlani‘s cover of the track, and totally elevated it into a fun and upbeat version. It’s always interesting seeing the evolution and different takes on the Drizzy track, as it goes from the original cha cha remix, to Charlie and Kehlani’s emotional cover, and now to this chill trap hotness. With the use of heavy synths and discrete vocal samples, Dathan’s flip is as good as it gets. It’s the perfect dance track to show your friends if they’re looking for some variation of the popular original.

Dathan is definitely coming out with more stuff in the near future, so stay tuned til his next feature.