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[Progressive House] Eir Aoi – Heart (DubVision Remix)

“Heart” by Eir Aoi is one of anime’s newer anthems that has taken the world by storm. Since it’s release earlier this year, the song has amassed nearly a million streams on Spotify and now it’s received a massive official remix from the Dutch duo DubVision.

The duo flip the song into a festival friendly progressive house hit. Massive, melodic and incredibly memorable, this new version of “Heart” lives up to the original and continues celebrating the newly released anime sequel. Sacra Beats continue to curate an astonishing catalog as they remain a unique and growing label under the vast Sony Asia umbrella.

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[Electronic] ASCA – RESISTER (JVNA Remix)

One of bass music’s leading ladies in JVNA has taken on one of anime’s biggest theme songs. Sword Art Online‘s “RESISTER” by ASCA is an iconic record so many hold dear around the world. Now, there’s a new version to love and it surely deserves all the same praise and love as ASCA’s original.

JVNA blends genres with her heavier cut. This newly revitalized “RESISTER” is perfect for live shows as has been proven already several times over at JVNA’s headline shows as well as festivals. It’s a remix done right, paying homage to the original while invigorating it with her own unique style. This is one of Sacra Beats best remixes to date and that’s saying something!

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[Nu-Disco] Sparkee – Feel Alive (Lenno Remix)

Oh boy, do we have something sexy for you! Finnish producer Lenno has joined up with Sparkee for a remix of the latter’s “Feel Alive.” This nu-disco inspired hit is a magnificent reimagining of the funky original. If your playlist was in need of something fun, bright and groovy as hell, this is what you need.

Lenno didn’t pull any punches when it came to remixing “Feel Alive” and he leans heavily into the original mood while delivering even more energy. It’s a song that feels timeless, fresh and ever so sonically delicious. Even if you’re not a fan of “electronic music” you’ll be vibing hard to this one.

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Heily Beatz & Elevatd Drop Remix + Q&A [TMN Interview]

Let’s get a little crazy with a sweet new drum & bass jam from Heily Beatz & Elevatd. These two Chicago acts have come together for an official cut of “5309” originally created by Heily Beatz himself and Morgan Gold.

Heily and Elevatd’s new rendition is as smooth as it gets, making for a must-add to your playlists, even if the energetic breakbeat style isn’t your typical cup of tea. These talented Chicagoans deliver an accessible anthem that almost feels cinematic – certainly something that could be in an intense chase or club scene.

On top of the remix, we caught up with Heily Beatz and Elevatd in the dojo for a quick Q&A about the song and what else we can expect from them as the year begins to close.

TMN: How did you guys come together for the creation of this remix?

It all happened so smoothly and organically. Elevatd and Heily were working together on a different original with Morgan’s vocals. They took a little break and Heily showed Chris 5309’s rough draft and inspiration hit to remix it.

TMN: What is it about drum & bass that inspires you both?

Drum & Bass is a breath of fresh air compared to what all three of us usually work on and perform, and it just felt right to do something different.

TMN: How has being from Chicago shaped your sonic palate?

Chicago has provided endless creative freedom and the diversity that we are around afforded us to feel extensive creative freedom.

TMN: Who are some other artists you both would like to work with?

We all enjoy Whipped Cream. Her relentless bass and stage presence is wild. We would also be amped if we got to work with Micah Martin with him and Morgan Gold singing together. Also, how can we forget to add KAYTRANADA?

TMN: Anything planned for the rest of the year?

We are working on a music video for 5309 with local bagel baker “Totally Bagels” that hopefully will drop in January 2023. It is going to be insane. We also have been cooking up another bass-driven single. The title has something to do with naval warfare or sandwiches.

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[Breakbeat] hitorie – kaze hana (JLV Remix)

Sony Asia’s one-of-a-kind subsidiary Sacra Beats continues to astonish with another official anime remix, this time from JLV. The Netherlands producer took the Dance Dance Dancseur ending theme and flipped it into a club-centric heater.

JLV keeps some iconic components of the original while breathing his own signature into the mix. It’s a fun take on an original that has that archetypal style that has come to define much of the music in the anime and gaming industries of the East. JLV joins the likes of Slushii, josh pan, Weird Genius, Shaun Frank and many others on Sacra Beats. If you’re a fan of anime and dance music – following them is a MUST.

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[Electronic] ClariS – Careless (Slushii Remix)

The prodigious producer Slushii is back together with Sacra Beats, formerly Sakura Chill Beats, for another massive anime remix. This time he takes on “Careless” by ClariS which many will recognize as the opening theme song from season 2 of Magia Record.

Slushii’s take on “Careless” is a bubbly midtempo record that takes influence from numerous genres including future, pop, moombahton and more. It’s a fun record that even English speakers are going to sing along to as they dance away to Slushii’s synth heavy production. It fits perfectly with the style of ClariS’ original and makes for one of the more unique remixes in the Sacra Beats ever-growing catalog.

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[Future Bass] KANA-BOON – Silhouette (Tokyo Machine Remix)

Sony Music Asia has a new endeavor that is proving to be quite the cultural powerhouse. Sakura Chill Beats is Sony’s new Youtube channel where they are highlighting talent from across the world by giving them the exclusive opportunity to officially remix some of anime’s biggest hit theme songs. Their latest is from Tokyo Machine, who took on KANA-BOON’s hit song “Silhouette” which is the theme for the internationally acclaimed Naruto.

Tokyo Machine delivers a smash hit of a remix that certainly lives up to the legendary status of the original song. We totally understand that music in another language can be hard for some to enjoy, but Tokyo Machine really did a number on this one and created something that sounds so fun that it’s hard not to enjoy. So go on ahead and drop this one into your gaming, driving, partying or whatever other kind of playlists that you got rolling.

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