Playlist of the Day: Gone But Not Forgotten

End-of-summer vibes abound on this 19-track playlist I compiled today...

~ENJOY~

Hold On - SBTRKT (Sisi BakBak Remix)

"Back in 2012, SBTRKT dropped a remix of "Hold On" by an artist names Sisi BakBak. At the time, it was rumored that Thom Yorke was behind the mysterious moniker; now, two years later, Radiohead's website has confirmed it as such."
- Consequence of Sound

The remix is breathtakingly techy & trippy.
Another shining moment for Thom Yorke - I'm convinced the man is a demigod.

Looking forward to seeing if he releases anything further under this moniker!

"Fractured Memories" - Ran Salman (Soul Button Remix)

Well - I just can't get enough of Soul Button!

This remix off Ran Salman's 'Fractured Memories' EP is ’ is, "a heartfelt plight of love lost and emptiness found. This is Steyoyoke’s 24th EP to date and truly reflects the high standards we have come to expect from this label. 

The Soul Button remix picks up the pace of a little and adds a slightly racier vibe than the original. Boasting a crisp techy sound, this track is deliciously addictive." -STEYOYOKE 

"Say Something" - Karen Harding

Powerhouse vocalist Karen Harding creates a deep house dance floor anthem for the ladies with her new release "Say Something."  A mix between Robin S ("Show Me Love") & Kiesza ("Hideaway") - Karen Harding is one to watch in the coming months!

With it's epic danceability, memorable chorus, and chunky bass line, this song is sure to make every single female (and male) let loose in the club. #HairFlip

Follow Karen Harding here:

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"Plattsburgh, NY" - MULEKID

Today's Song of the Day is by brilliant Montreal-based artist MULEKID, and is featured on Ryan Hemsworth's project Secret Songs.  "Plattsburg, NY" is comprised of dulcet, delicate male vocals & elegant instrumentation reminiscent of Bon Iver & early Coldplay.

note from ryan [hemsworth]: "i've been friends with and a fan of mulekid for a while. a montreal kid through and through; holes up in his apartment and makes countless amazing music for his own pleasure, rarely sharing anything until it's absolutely perfect. 'mulekid' is his newest invention, and his use of live instruments + his own voice is really exciting to me. this is the next big step in his career." 

[Soundcloud]

MULEKID currently only has 59 likes on Facebook so please give this very deserving artist your support!

Like MULEKID here:

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"Crosses" - José González (Dinnerdate Remix)

Most [if not all] of my favorite songs are coming out of Germany. 

Today's Song of the Day is no exception.

Munich-based producer, sound engineer & DJ, Dinnerdate, aka Simon Hoppe, released his remix of "Crosses" by José González last spring.

Just recently the track reached a milestone 1,000,000 plays on Soundcloud--thus, celebration is in order! Dinnerdate's soft, unique house touch in combination with González's guitar-playing, elevates the original track into a blissful daydream, making it perfect for a sunny Monday afternoon drive.

Follow DINNERDATE here:

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Mix of the Day: 'Freedom Brings Opportunity' - Soul Button

Well - it is official: Berlin-based house music label STEYOYOKE can do no wrong!

From their diverse & talented roster, to their mind bending illustrations, the label is the complete package. Release after release, remix after remix, they continue to amaze the house music community at large with their consistency & creativity.

Today's mix comes from STEYOYOKE star, Soul Button.

His mix, 'Freedom Brings Opportunity,' is a trip into the mind of a man with an incredible ear for dark, dramatic, danceable tunes. 

Prepare to go on a journey with this one...

To follow Soul Button:

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To follow STEYOYOKE:

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"Right Here" - Brandy (Samuel Remix)

Samuel, the 21 year-old producer from England, stuns with his latest release - a remix of ['90s superstar] Brandy's track "Right Here."

It is the perfect remix to play at an end-of-summer cookout, during a sunrise set for friends, and [of course] is best enjoyed with a frozen cocktail in hand.

Viva Tropical House!

Follow Samuel here:

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Video of the Day: "Halcyon On and On" - Orbital

Can't think of a more epic, emotional, uplifting EDM track than this one right here...
#TranceLives

"Halcyon On and On"

Epic video... for anyone who digs the shit out of Planet Earth.

If you're wondering why this song sounds familiar, it's because it's in Mean Girls.

Best track ever? QUITE POSSIBLY.

The End.

Song of the Day: "Latch" - Disclosure ft. Sam Smith

"Latch"

This single, featuring soulful Sam Smith on vox, is Disclosure’s first official release for West London label, PMR Records. 

#yououttaknow Disclosure.

#realsoul #EDM

Song of the Day: "Jump Ship" - Railbird

Railbird is a band that I had the pleasure of seeing live for the first time at Cameo Gallery in Brooklyn last week. According to Railbird regulars, it was their most polished, powerful set to date!

"Jump Ship"

This particular song also features Sarah Barthel of Phantogram (goddess!).

Find a free download of the track over at Brooklyn Vegan.

Set of the Day: 'LIVE at ASOT 550 Miami Ultra Music Festival 2012' - Sander van Doorn

LIVE at ASOT 550 Miami Ultra Music Festival 2012

Tracklist:

01. Sander van Doorn & Mayaeni -- Inside
02. Danny Howard -- Twenty Nine
03. Quilinez -- Troll
04. Jacob van Hage vs. The Temper Trap -- Sweet On Stage Disposition (Jacob van Hage Mashup)
05. Gipsy & The Cat -- A Moment (Sander van Doorn Remix)
06. Sander van Doorn -- Chasin'
07. Avicii -- Alcoholic (Remix)
08. Sander van Doorn -- Drink To Get Drunk
09. DubVision -- All By Myself
10. Moby -- Find Myself (Sander van Doorn Remix)
11. Electricano -- Believe Me
12. Swanky Tunes, Matisse & Sadko -- The Legend
13. Lana Del Ray -- Video Games (Ali Wilson Tekelec Remix)
14. Sander van Doorn -- Slap My Pitch Up
15. Angger Dimas & Bassjackers -- RIA
16. Sander van Doorn -- Koko
17. Hard Rock Sofa -- Quasar
18. Sander van Doorn & Adrian Lux vs. Inpetto -- No More Serious Eagles (Jacob van Hage Mashup)
19. Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay -- In My Mind (Axwell Mix)

SO incredibly epic.

Artist of the Day: Bondax

Bondax, a.k.a. Adam Kaye and George Townsend, are two teens
(ahem, nice JanSport backpack) from Lancaster.  

While they are still green, the production duo have the ability to weave dance-worthy webs of musical ingeniuty.

"You're So" (Star Slinger ReFix)

RELEASED TODAY!

Sexy track featuring an entrancing and melodic piano riff.
The song's crowning achievement is the wonderfully chopped-yet-unscrewed female RnB vocal hook. 

"Mexicana Bounce" - Seye (Bondax Remix)

Perfect easy, breezy 3:00 minute intro song for any summer electro set.

Artist of the Day: Rustie

All I can listen to recently is Warp Records' dub prodigy, Rustie.

Planet Notion best describes his full-length 2011 release Glass Swords stating:

"[it] is like a hurling, acid fueled voyage with Dr. Who. The intergalactic melodies swirl between searing 80s guitar tones, meets new-millennium R&B and Pop, meets old school rave, meets 

mid-decade electronic music."

"After Light"

Fullscreen these visuals and let this song carry you away on a transfixing journey.

"All Nite"

Showcases a more pop/R&B side of Rustie... very enjoyable electro.

I consider Glass Swords a must-listen for any dubstep/electronica fan.

Song of the Day: "Long Journey" - Allah-Las

"Long Journey"

"A sound cultivated from the annals of California culture; 

the perfect mixture of the sands, the seas, the streets and cities of the golden state."

Also, listen to 'Tell Me (What's On Your Mind)' on the band's Bandcamp!

Song of the Day: "Castles in the Snow" - Twin Shadow

cool hat man.

"Castles in the Snow"

My bestest deskmate plays this song at work 

and I have asked her the name of it approx 7 times. 

So, I am finally making it my Song of the Day... long overdue. 

Thank you Melissa.

Song of the Day: "Sister Golden Hair" - America

"Sister Golden Hair"

Been humming this tune for the past 3 weeks...

Song of the Day: "Music Is Dead" - Dillon Francis & Doctor P

"Music Is Dead"

“...pretty much Doctor P and I wanted to make the funkiest biggest moombahton record ever and I think we achieved it” -Dillon Francis

Song of the Night: "Look At Where We Are" - Hot Chip

"Look At Where We Are"

From the deep silence of my mind
Is something I'm trying to find
When it speaks you know you will hear my name
Not so complex in design
But harder to mind
As I step, in vain
Won't you come down to my arms
There's something I'm ready to say
Would you call, my name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name

A memory tells us that we're blessed
But opening up this chest
I discovered that a heart is lame
Falling behind what we guess
But trying to do our best
Do we stop, do we stop in frame
Won't you come back to my heart
There's something I'm trying to say
Would you call, my name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name

Song of the Day: "A Soft Place To Land" - Kathleen Edwards

"A Soft Place To Land"

Stunningly beautiful songstress

Calling it quits
You think this is easy
I swear I hurt
You call in the jury
Call it a catch
Without any strings attached

Well I'm looking for a soft place to land
The forest floor
The palms of your hands
I'm looking for a soft place to land

I call it an ace
You've gotta believe me
But you're calling me names
And not to my face
But you're calling my spade
A bluff without calling it off

I'm looking for a soft place to land
The forest floor
The palms of your hands
I'm looking for a soft place to land

Call me in the night
I don't mind
I don't care
I can't sleep

Call me in the day
In my car
On my way

Call me by my name
All I want is to hear you say

I'm looking for a soft place to land
The forest floor
The palms of your hands
I'm looking for a soft place to land
The forest floor
The palms of your hands
The palms of your hands
The palms of your hands