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[R&B] Tory Lanez – Say It (Prod. Pop Wansel)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - July 31, 2015

Tory Lanez
Say It

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After teasing us with a snippet of “Say It” late last week, Tory Lanez has come through with the unabridged version of his latest single as promised. It’s barely been a month since the release of Cruel Intentions, Tory’s collaborative EP with the WEDIDIT collective, but the Toronto native is already gearing up for another full length release set to drop through Benny Blanco‘s Mad Love imprint. The fresh new tune is rooted in old school R&B, as Tory once again shows off his singing chops over an instrumental that utilizes a sample of Brownstone‘s “If You Love Me” to perfection. The song is a bit more mellow and relaxed than Tory’s typical output, but we’re not complaining. We trust that you’ll find this one in your rotation way past the end of summer.

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Lollapalooza 2015 – Must See Acts [TMN EDITORS’ PICKS]

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - July 30, 2015

Behold, Chicagoans, the biggest weekend of the year is almost upon us! If you’ve been to Lollapalooza before, you know there’s something magical about being able to see all your favorite artists in the heart of the city, surrounded by Lake Michigan to your East and the scenic skyline to the North and West. As we all know though, when it comes to attending any music festival the most grueling detail is trying to determine who to see. You have to account for different tastes, conflicting set times, and even bathroom breaks amongst your group of friends. Our hope is to make that process at least a little bit easier for you by highlighting some of our picks to help guide your decision-making and possibly influence you to check out some new talent. We’ve ordered things chronologically to simplify everything. Have fun and be safe out there guys!

(P.S. Even if you won’t be partaking in the festivities this year, you’ll still have plenty of opportunities to join in on the fun. The beauty of Lollapalooza is that all your favorite artists are gathered in one location, so chances are there’s another gig in the city you’ll want to be at. You can check out the full list of shows over at Do312.)

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[Secret Ninja Pass] This Week at Beta 7/30 – 8/1

Posted by Clayton Warwick - July 30, 2015

Alright, ninjas. We’ve been hooking you up with free entry to Beta over two years now. We know you’ve had some epic times, catching some of the most legendary talent EDM has to offer, and we’re on board to keep this thing going. So, we’re once again giving you an opportunity to check out the best night club in North America for free. What all do you have to do to get in? It’s pretty damn easy. Just follow these steps:

– Head to the front door and enter the club before 11 pm
– Show this post to the cashier (Valid for 21+ only)
– This deal is ONLY valid for Friday and Saturday night’s shows. If you want to see the Super Secret DJ tonight, you’re going to have to pick up tickets here. And, as much as we pleaded with Beta, they did not tell us who it is.

See you on the dance floor.

Super Secret DJ - 7/30

Boys Noize - 7/31

’Boys Noize & Pilo “Cerebral”‘

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Sander Kleinenberg - 8/1

’Sander Kleinenberg ft Gwen McCrae – Can You Feel It’

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[Indie Pop] IYES – No Wonder

Posted by Ivan Chung - July 30, 2015

IYES
No Wonder

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Following “So Crazy”, pop duo IYES released another lovely tune as a sneak peek of their upcoming album Part One. “No Wonder” gives a whole different vibe in comparison to their previous track, largely due to the joyful and uplifting melodies. The vocals are soothing and addictive to the ear. Subtle piano chords and light drums also accentuate the poppy vocals. As a surprise, there is a guitar solo in the middle of the song, followed by a series of bass synth to highlight the outro.

This delightful tune will definitely get you through the mid-week struggle, or make your day that much better. Keep IYES on your radar, you don’t want to miss out on more cool tunes as Part One nears its release.

Moonboy Inc. – WHY LONELY [TMN PREMIERE]

Posted by Clayton Warwick - July 30, 2015

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WHY LONELY

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We may be miles away. We may be hours apart. No matter how you choose to measure distance, we’re on the same page as Berlin-based Moonboy Inc. It’s Thursday, a notorious party night around the globe, and “Why Lonely” has us feeling that groove.

While the lyrics swing towards the more melancholy side of songwriting, the instrumental elements are very much lively and danceable, driven by a lead piano melody. The inventively manipulated vocal samples are what first brings the song’s personality to life, latching listeners in from the get go. From there, it’s a mix of light percussion work, layered synths, and an additional, quite impassioned set of vocals from another singer.

This track is streaming on Moonboy Inc’s SoundCloud, as of today, but will eventually be found on his upcoming EP, Postcards From The Moon. We suggest you follow his account and keep an eye out for it.

[Future] Halsey – New Americana (Brooks Brown Remix)

Posted by Tyler Trew - July 29, 2015

Halsey
New Americana (Brooks Brown Remix)

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Brooks Brown is one of the hottest up and coming producers in the game. If you don’t know him already, then you will in a moment. Not only will you know him, but you will love him, for his work sounds like it is coming from a veteran in the scene. Recently, the youngster did a remix of “New Americana” by Halsey that is to die for. He never manages to disappoint, whether it’s with originals or remixes; he always exceeds expectation time and time again. With this remix he stays with his future sound that he continues to hone. It’s a powerfully emotional record that is short and sweet as can be. Only thing is, there is no download for it, so you’re gonna have to stream it a billion times, which won’t be a problem.

[House] Rihanna – BBHMM (PatrickReza Remix)

Posted by Tyler Trew - July 29, 2015

Rihanna
BBHMM (PatrickReza Remix)

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The #WompSquad leader just added another strong remix to his catalog. PatrickReza is back with a remix of Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money,” although the producer switched up the title in acronym form. This house bump he’s been on has been magical, and we’re glad it hasn’t stopped. As with the other tracks, Patrick brings his dirty fusion style that will bring all sorts of house heads together. This is certainly one of the better remixes of the Rihanna single, which isn’t really all that surprising given Patrick’s talent. Although I can’t speak for all the ninja’s, I’d fair to say it’s my personal favorite out of the bunch of interpretations that have come out. Want the track but don’t want to pay anything? It’s all good, because this flip is a freebie.