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Sam Smiley – Lay Down My Life [TMN Video Premiere]

Florida songwriter by way of Nashville, Sam Smiley delivers action packed visuals for his debut single ‘Lay Down My Life,’ mission impossible style, as he gets the girl, and walks out the hero. After years of writing pop hits for other’s, he’s finally launching into his own artistry. Follow him on Spotify for new music, and fasten your seat belt for the music video below, you’re not ready for it.

‘Lay Down My life’ is inspired from feeling taking for granted in my past relationship. It’s the story of a guy who wants his partner to recognize him for what he does for the relationship, and that he’ll wait for her even if it hurts.

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[Electronic] Super Duper – Angela

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Angela

Coming from the depths of Soundcloud to gain a respectable fan base is an insurmountable challenge for most producers. While all it takes is a single breakthrough production, it also requires a mix of luck and self-promotion in order to make waves and take off. This path to success has been replicated by the likes of Ryn Weaver, Khai, and Bryson Tiller. While it isn’t exactly a hotbed for electronic producers, Nashville-based producer Super Duper has made a big splash this week with his lone release, titled “Angela”.

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[Remix] Five Knives – Savages (Pretty Lights Remix)

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Savages (Pretty Lights Remix)

It hasn’t even been a year yet since producer extraordinaire Derek Vincent Smith, aka Pretty Lights, wowed us with A Color Map of the Sun (and of course, who can forget the remix follow-up or outtakes found in The Hidden Shades?). Riding a seemingly endless wave of inertia, he’s back at it with his first “new” material since, remixing “Savages” from powerhouse electro-rock quartet Five Knives–one of three solid remixes for Red Bull Editionsremix campaign.

True to PL style, this one starts subtly, cuing you in with vocal teasers, dialed-back stabs and strings before a sashaying reveal about 40 seconds in, a danceable beat resonating and effortlessly carrying the vibes deep into the song. The real magic happens about halfway in, as the song swells and all arrangements combine. All energy elegantly lets loose, underscored with a healthy helping of permeating, buttery bass that satisfies the drop-hungry club-goer and the laid-back lounger all at once. It’s not a drop; it’s a denouement.

I’m always hungry for what’s coming next, and this track’s sure to tide anyone over for a long while. It’s an exceptional blend and, as always, showcases Smith’s reworking chops on top of an already powerful track. And while DVS might have the limelight here, keep a close eye on Five Knives, who are already raking in rave reviews. They’re currently hard at work on their debut album. Until then, be sure to sample their EP, The Rising.

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