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[House] Disco Killerz & Liquid Todd – Satisfaction Feat. LARCY

Posted by Clayton Warwick - July 22, 2015

Disco Killerz & Liquid Todd
Satisfaction Feat. LARCY (Radio Edit)

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As we continue our onward march towards the weekend, we’re carefully stacking up tracks that will help take our two days of freedom from “run-of-the-mill” to “absolutely legendary.” Luckily for us, a trio of New Yorkers have come together and dialed up one hell of a house tune, which is sure to provide ample energy to take you well into the night.

“Satisfaction” was produced by Sirius XM DJ Liquid Todd, and up-and-coming duo Disco Killerz. It also boasts club-friendly lyrics from singer/songwriter Larcy, who’s dance-inducing vocals pair perfectly with the heavy, four-to-the-floor beats, and memorable melody.

Aside from being a solid dance tune, “Satisfaction” is also helping provide kids in developing countries with hearing health services. In partnership with the Electronic Music Alliance and Cadence & Cause, each purchase of the song on helps these artists get closer to their overall goal of helping 305 children. In addition, Liquid Todd has also donated a pair of his signature V-Moda headphones to the campaign. Click here to buy the song and enter to win these exclusive headphones.

As artists, producers, and performers – hearing is the most critical sense we have. We also have experience with hearing loss, so it is a deeply personal cause for us as well. We are pleased to offer kids around the world access to this early screening to preserve their ability to make and enjoy music. – Liquid Todd & Disco Killerz

Keep track of their progress through the Impact Timeline below. It will update in real time with each contribution made.

[Synth-Pop] ROOM8 – This Place Again ft. Polina

Posted by Matthew Bloss - July 22, 2015

ROOM8
This Place Again (feat. Polina)

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L.A. based electro-pop duo ROOM8 have steadily been on what Vegas gamblers like to call a “heater”. Recently the pair have been dropping single tasty morsels in the lead up to the release of an EP later this fall, namely “No Hard Feelings” last month, and now “This Place Again”. The pair aren’t skimping on guest star power either, utilizing the incredibly fitting vocal stylings of Russian-bred Polina who has strewn those breathy reverberations for the likes of Tiësto, Eminem, Steve Aoki and one of our favorite electro staples: Felix Cartal’s “Don’t Turn On The Lights”. Without a doubt, the pairing of ROOM8 and Polina has resulted in a pure, 80’s washed pop single that’s been hooked on this writer’s office monitors since first listen. ROOM8’s deft use of loopy acid synths against Polina’s incantations and what sounds to be an analog set of drums works together beautifully, and has us throwing around that weighty “Summer Anthem” tag pretty freely. Let us know if we were right, and stream “This Place Again” above.

[Electronic] Oshi – Heal You (Redo) Feat. Jamal Woon & Courtney Bennett

Posted by Dominic Powell - July 22, 2015

oshi
heal you (oshi redo) ft. jamal woon & courtney bennett

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Following along a trail blazed by the enormously successful Madeon a few years ago, the EDM world has seen an accelerated movement of ambitious young producers putting their stamp on the scene. From artists like Sam Gellaity to CRNKN, artists are touring shows and performing at venues where they normally wouldn’t be allowed entrance. One of our favorite artists in the 18-and-under category, Oshi, has released the first track from his upcoming EP today in “Heal You”.

When the London based youngster first appeared on our radars, we knew his novel, wavy sound would catch on. Fast forward many more releases and 50,000 followers later, and we have received his best work yet.

Oshi, making a name for himself through quality redos and flips, has toured with members of the Soulection crew and garnered attention around the world. Impressing fans with original works and edits of big names like Fetty Wap and Towkio, this producer is certain to continue his rise among a crowded field.

In his remix of “Heal You”, Oshi samples the currently unreleased work of frequent collaborator Jamal Woon. Oshi’s iteration somehow infuses the beautiful vocals of Courtney Bennett and Woon with a darkly haunting pitch modifier, giving it a hazy feel. The song seems to starkly contrast his previous works, that is, until the 1:05 mark when some of Oshi’s more familiar production techniques shine through. With an array of electronic samples, “Heal You” picks up the pace over the chorus and injects life into this slow jam of a remix.

TMN is excited to hear what Oshi has in store for us in the future, as an EP is clearly in the works. Fans can download “Heal You” here, as well as keep up to date on all of his new releases via Soundcloud or Bandcamp.

[Moombahton] Kranium Ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Nobody Has To Know (KickRaux Remix)

Posted by Tyler Trew - July 21, 2015

Kranium Ft. Ty Dolla $ign
Nobody Has To Know (KickRaux Remix)

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Anytime KickRaux releases something, it’s gold. The dude’s behind a bunch of grade A records including a colossal remix of “Sad Machine” with the EthniKids. Secret ninja knowledge, check his Facebook for what’s missing on his Soundcloud. He’s had releases with Interscope, Atlantic, Motown along with Mad Decent, and he’s returning to Big Beat Records with an official remix for “Nobody Has To Know,” originally by Kranium and Ty Dolla $ign.

The original reggae/dancehall version garnered over five million plays on Soundcloud, and was just asking for a quality makeover from a talented producer. KickRaux came to the call and brought a ton of more groove to the table with his moombah tone. Sass and class are mixed in perfect harmony in the newly formed “Nobody Has To Know.” Want to support the remix? Grab a copy on iTunes.

[House] Joyryde – Speed Trap

Posted by Tyler Trew - July 21, 2015

JOYRYDE
SPEED TRAP

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Joyryde has to be one of the most underrated cats in the house game. His energetic productions play off various styles of house, including electro and the future/deep sound that has been taking the scene by storm over the course of the last year or so. He’s managed to keep his own style in a sea of watered-down producers, and his newest single, “Speed Trap” is off the chain.

Boisterous basslines beam out the speaker with a vengeance until you get your body grooving along, and then they persist. Joyryde manages energy levels incredibly well in general, but in moving into short cut time phrases, he allows for a little different vibe to be given to the end of the chorus sections. One of the best parts about the song is that he gave it away for free. No matter what kind of house head you are, you are going to dig what Joyryde has to offer.

[Indie Dance] KOLAJ – The Touch

Posted by Tyler Trew - July 21, 2015

KOLAJ
The Touch

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Songwriter Teesa, who caught the attention of Randy Jackson, has a new project with the producer Mighty Mike that they have dubbed KOLAJ. Fusing genres is becoming more and more common in the electronic world, and these two are bringing rock, pop and electronic all together for heart-felt records. Their first is called “The Touch” that they released just a few days ago. With their first single, they’ve already caught the attention of numerous individuals, as their indie dance sound is refreshingly awesome. Records that invigorate the listener are the most powerful, and “The Touch” does that every single time you press play. Teesa and Mike have something special on their hands, and we ninjas can’t wait to hear what else they have up their sleeves.

[TMN Premiere] Brothertiger X Rose Quartz – Pleasure & Pain

Posted by Matthew Bloss - July 21, 2015

Brothertiger X Rose Quartz
Pleasure & Pain

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Two of our absolute favorite indie and pop blurring entities, Brooklyn’s Brothertiger and Denver’s Rose Quartz, have come crashing together this morning, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. “Pleasure & Pain”, our joint effort in examination, has actually had quite the lengthy path before seeing a full release this morning. Rose Quartz lead vocalist and songwriter Ethan Converse, and Brothertiger’s heart and soul John Jagos first layed down their saccharine sweet synth-pop collaboration during last year’s Underground Music Showcase in Denver, CO before either of the two had begun recording with their current, full band iterations. As for the tune itself, Converse’s delicate yet direct refrain leads things off atop a wiggling piano lead and what is unmistakably a heavy dose of Jagos’ analog synth work before reeling on vocal duties himself for “Pleasure & Pain”‘s sticky chorus. While this one may reflect an earlier glimpse of the pair’s musical psyche as opposed to the more dynamic and involved directions we’ve seen things arc with both bands, we’ve been absolutely hooked and reminded why we fell so hard for both groups in the first place. And, as if we could be any more excited about this year’s UMS (read our preview and check out our playlist here!), in anticipation of both Rose Quartz and Brothertiger’s performances they’re giving away “Pleasure & Pain” completely on the house from Rose Quartz’s Soundcloud page here. Stream “Pleasure & Pain” in the form a brand new and shiny ‘TMN Premiere’ above, and for our friends joining us at UMS 2015, be sure to jot down both set times for Brothertiger and Rose Quartz listed below.

UMS Performances:

Brothertiger – Thursday, July 23rd – Eslinger Gallery @ 11pm

Rose Quartz – Saturday, July 25th – Main Stage at SSFCU @ 5:30pm