Category Archives: Dubstep

Pretty Lights Brings Fans “A Color Map of the Sun” Teaser

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If you’re not a fan of Pretty Lights or if you don’t know him (AKA Derek Vincent Smith) then you’re missing out on a huge chunk of EDM culture. He has produced some of the trippiest track in all of Glitch Hop music, you know the vocal part in ‘Avicii – Levels’, ya, Pretty Lights Inspired that.

He has a new teaser that has been flying around for the new album ‘A Color Map of the Sun.’ It shows him creating his own sample of his classic blues/jazz/soul sound. Check out the video below and look out for the new album In June!

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Pretty Lights – A Color Map of the Sun | Video Stream Only

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Will Brennan – RNR (Enferno Remix)

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OK now this is awesome, look what Dim Mak is giving to it’s fans:

To all our avid Twitter followers, and frequents of the #FF shoutouts, we have adorned a whole new meaning towards this overused Friday chant-off… Presenting #FreeFriday. Starting on Friday the 13th, we will be giving away a different track, possibly unreleased, rare, old, new or wherever in between, on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. As bit-rate quality seems to be a common concern for anything ‘given away’, all downloads will be offered in 320kbps. This means you’ll be able to bring something new to the dancefloor each weekend in full mp3 luxury.

The second track of this series is Will Brennan – RNR (Enferno Remix) and I cannot wait to hear more!

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Will Brennan – RNR (Enferno Remix)  |  Download

Knife Party – ‘Haunted House’ // Fresh EDM Banger EP

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I wonder if Knife Party is still accepting BitCoins as payment for their new EP now that the BitCoin market crashed! Knife Party was originally apart of the Australian group Pendelum (if you don’t know, you really need to look them up) Two members broke off a few years back, formed Knife Party, and here we are.

Knife Party is being more known for their activism in the internet freedom movement, supporting groups like Annonymous, AnonFM, and concepts like bitcoins. They’re taking the risk of being different, which always has it’s pro & cons.

Anyway! Their new Haunted House EP contains four tracks, two of which have been floating around the internet for some time and two that are drastically different from typical Knife Party. Check it out Below:

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Knife Party – ‘Haunted House’  |  Download (Torrent)

Krewella – Troll Mix Vol. 4 Get Ripped Or Die Trying

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Krewella does it again! Their Troll Mix series is notoriously known for being one of the heaviest EDM mixes out there today. Their 4th installment is no different. The trio mix some old, new, and remixes, just everything! If you love upbeat dubstep this is a mix that you simply cannot miss. My personal favorite is the ‘Make the Girlies Wet (Breeze & Modulate remix).’ The mix is free so get it below!

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Krewella -  Troll Mix Vol. 4 Get Ripped Or Die Trying |  Download

 

 

Daft Punk – One More Time (Candyland’s OG Remix)

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This track is totally it’s own thing. The duo, Candyland, takes the classic Daft Punk hit ‘One More Time‘ speeds it up and makes it 140 BPM banger. I don’t know if I should categorize this as dubstep, trap, or what. Either way, Candyland‘s OG series has been phenomenal for over a year, so this is one remix series you can definatly trust

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 Daft Punk – One More Time (Candyland’s OG Remix)  |  Download

Feature Cuts – Vision EP // Huge Dubstep/Electro House Release

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We were given the single last week, now hear the full EP! There’s one thing that stands out to me about Feature Cuts, his sound. His new EP entitled ‘Vision’ shows his unique ability to use generally the same grindy, heavy effect on all of his songs, but make it sounds great every time. The EP is a mixture of Electro-House and Dubstep but all tracks are worth listening to. Unfortunately it’s not free so enjoy the stream
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Feature Cuts – Vision EP  |  Stream Only

MONSTA – The M.O.N.S.T.A. // Dubstep/Trap Fusion Sound

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Monsta has been giving us alot of track lately. The really hit the  scene, a  while  back,  when Skrillex & Nero remixed ‘Holdin on’. They’ve recently dropped a bootleg of Skrillex’s ‘Make In Dem Burn‘ and now they hit us with ‘The M.O.N.S.T.A.’ which is their intro song at their live shows. To describe, it’s an eclectic fusion of dubstep and trap with a powerful, yet simplistic drop. Defiantly a easy track to chant to, since the lyrics are easy and slow. Enjoy.

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MONSTA – The M.O.N.S.T.A.  |  Stream Only

Skrillex feat. Damian Marley – Make It Bun Dem (MONSTA Bootleg) // Fresh Dubstep Rework

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The duo Monsta, supported by OWSLA recordings, releases a new bootleg of the infamous reggae-ton dubstep ‘Make It Dem Burn’. It’s basically a full-on remix, at least more than a re-edit or bootleg! Anyway, the team totally transform the song into a dubstep ready rager. Check it below.
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Skrillex feat. Damian Marley – Make It Bun Dem (MONSTA Bootleg)  |  Download

Interview With Up-and-Coming EDM Producer: Sharkf3ng

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Found this young up-and-comer Sharkf3ng through ThisSongSlaps.com and boy am I glad I did. His most impressive and recent track, a mashup entitled “Decamash ( Sharkf3ng Mashup),” really shows off his ability to take the best parts of todays EDM hit songs and blend them.

Mashups are tricky becuase they can sound poor if done incorrectly. Sharkf3ng took the risk and it’s payed off big time, his last mashup has reached over 60,000 plays. Quite a triumph for a Virginia based 18-year-old  still in high school!

Sharkf3ng aka Ryan Feng was kind enough to share a few words with me about his EDM production diversity, his musical beginning, and future plans!

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Are you still in high school? What is it like being in that type of environment while experiencing beginning success?

Yes, I’m still in high school, but I’m graduating very soon in June. I go to a very academically rigorous school that puts a lot of focus on science, technology, math… etc, so pursuing music, specifically producing electronic dance music, is something that sets me apart and makes me unique. My school is generally very supportive of my music and my goals, so this fosters a nice environment for me to keep pushing and getting better.

How did your musical interest aspire?

I’ve been a piano player since I was 6. I’ve played percussion for 7 years, and I was just really into techno music in middle school. I started producing electronic music when high school started for fun, but it didn’t get serious until around Junior year. I look up to a ton of artists for inspiration, but in particular I’m a huge fan of Porter Robinson and Madeon for being so talented as teenagers.

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You’re soundcloud tracks are very diverse but all of them contain Sharkf3ng originality. What do you aim for when creating your sounds? Do you like some genre’s more than others?

I would absolutely HATE, to be trapped by a certain genre, or feel mentally limited as to what style “I should” produce. I start every song from scratch, and just write whatever I feel like writing in the moment. I’m still developing and searching for sounds that will ultimately define me as an artist, but while I’m still growing, I think it’s important to keep an open mind, not be afraid of exploring other tempos beside 128, and writing what I want to at the time. I love and appreciate almost every single genre of electronic dance music, which is why I could see myself producing any genre in the future.

What software do you use to remix, mashup, or create originals?

I used FL Studio up until last year, then I switched to Ableton and took advantage of the 25% off and upgrade to Live 9 deal. You hear this a lot but it’s still so true… The software you use really doesn’t matter… It’s all on how you use it!

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Where are you taking it from here? Any plans for a EP release, tour dates, anything like that?

Right now I feel like I’m at a point where with just a little more effort, I can really take my music to the next level to get noticed… and that’s what I’ve been aiming to do recently. I tend to take my time on projects, starting and stopping a number of ideas… but I think it’s important to understand that music is art, and art lasts forever, so you should only put out what you think deserves to last forever. I don’t want to rush anything, but I’m hoping it’s a couple more singles before I start working on a killer EP. Going on tour has been the dream since 9th grade, but right now my priority is 100% on getting better at production and finding ways to stand out.

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- Thanks again Ryan! Good luck with your music!

Alvin Risk & Designer Drugs – Empty Hearted // Heavy Dubstep Collab.

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New Alvin Risk goes beyond anything you’re thinking. It’s high energy, heavy, and absolutely filthy. The power synths really take this track to the next level. Alvin Risk is word-famous for his super-professional, high-quality sounds. Featuring Designer Drugs ‘ Empty Hearted‘ has a taste of “the cake is a lie” vocal influences, powerful house sounds and all around mind gripping ingenuity.

There a strong movement of trance-based dubstep songs coming out. I love the trend, it’s the perfect blend and an appropriate turn that dubstep needs to take. I wonder what will come next…

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Alvin Risk – Empty Hearted  |  Download