Real Love (The Chainsmokers Remix)

Okay, I'm glad The Chainsmokers are finally starting to restore my former faith in them. Although this mix takes things in quite a different direction for them, (much slower tempo, more bass, less electro house) I might just like it. The original of "Real Love" and Jess Glynne's voice is magnificent too so that doesn't hurt either. The one thing I could do without is the sax samples because they feel a little too far out of place for me, but other than that I think I dig it quite a bit. It feels cleaner, crisper, and more intentional--a good spin on an already marvelous, magical track.

Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne - Real Love (The Chainsmokers Remix)

Dusk Funk

I'm a bit late on this one, but it brightens my mood every time I listen to it! This is some phenomenal funk brought to you by Bondax, from dawn until dusk. The vocals by Ayah Marar cut pretty deep and flow perfectly into the groove.

Bondax - Dusk Funk ft. Ayah Marar

Krazy Kool Kanye Kovers

Kill me for that title, but whatever.

This cover of "Through The Wire" by Fyfe is excellently executed. He keeps it mostly acoustic--I'm a big fan of the deep xylophone--save for the signature screams from Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock's "It Takes Two," which is an incredibly amazing addition.

Fyfe - Through The Wire (Kanye West Cover)

When two awesome DJs collaborate, don't be surprised to hear something fantastic. Cool and unique cover, dig it.

Kanye West - All Of The Lights (Prince Fox X Hotel Garuda Cover)

Through The Roof

A good beat and a good mood are one in the same--they're both contagious. I love this new direction that Hermitude is going towards with reggae-ish sounding vocals and heavy traplike bass. Good vibez all the way. Looking forward to hearing what other new material they come up with!

Hermitude - Through The Roof

Made In Heights

I have so much love and respect for groups that come out with original material, because I feel like a large majority of everything else that's being released right now is just a remix of someone else's work. (If you aren't a frequent reader, I obviously respect remixes as well, but coming out with something that speaks for itself is a pretty impressive feat.) Anyways, I've been meaning to post Made In Heights (Sabzi + Kelsey Bulkin) for awhile now and have been listening to "Ghosts" and "Panthers" since they were released this fall. Kelsey's milky voice gets an amazing R&B/hip-hop layer added to it through Sabzi's production and these songs create a wonderful dissonance that's simultaneously soft and rough at the same time in a way in which one would never think to do but works flawlessly. I love the raw originality and talent of this duo and can't wait to hear more of their work! Stay high, stay fly.

Made In Heights - Ghosts

Made In Heights - Panther



PS- I absolutely love the sassy, eye-rolling album artwork for this one. Props. 

Pink Medicine

I'll avoid making any Pepto Bismol related jokes and just say that this one goes down much easier (although it is undeniably dope). This song doesn't remind me of medicine at all, but more of a sparkly unicorn of mythical synth and rhythm because this, my friends, is one of those tracks that I file under the undefinable "electronic bullshit" label. Not bullshit like its a bad thing but it's just a smorgasbord of good sounding electronic bullshit that you can't fully and justifiably explain to yourself--why you like it or why it sounds perfect together. Nonetheless, it's amazing and makes you feel good, so I tend to keep the electronic bullshit around. Enjoy.

Bearson - Pink Medicine

***Bonus: A fun and bright lil remix by Bearson.

The Lighthouse and the Whaler - Venice (Bearson Remix)

So Many Zhu Remixes, So Little Time

Honestly, no, I am not sick of ZHU yet, and I find his tracks as tantalizing as ever. These recent remixes give two of my favorites of his totally different vibez. Like I know you don't want to hear another "Faded" remix, but trust me on this one... you'll be glad that you did. This remix of "Paradise Awaits" by a previously unknown FKJ slows it down to take things in a completely different direction while adding some funk and groove to this already utopian track.

ZHU - Faded (Mysto & Pizzi X Moiez Remix)

ZHU - Paradise Awaits (FKJ Remix)

Live This Nightmare (NGHTMRE Remix)

I'm not even kidding, this track leaves me speechless. I'm not quite sure how to classify it but I just know it's bomb. It just produces so many feels at once ughhh. Can't stop listening. Amazing job by NGHTMRE with this remix, although I can't tell you why he felt compelled to include that last vowel in his name. Also, I love the emphasis on the words "feel the beat" because I most certainly do.

The Griswolds - Live This Nightmare (NGHTMRE Remix)

***Bonus: I don't check the price, all I do is swipe... duh.

Rae Sremmurd - No Type (NGHTMRE Remix)

Hard Hitters

Most of these tracks are from last fall, but I find myself continuously going back to them because they are just dope.

This one just refuses to ever get old. So much love for this heavy track infused with hints Daft Punk and can't wait to hear more from the Oliver duo.

Oliver - Light Years Away



With a title like "Cowboy Bebop" how could you doubt it? I think Royal lassoes in his DJ skillz pretty solidly in this one, as it's original material and not a remix. The bass hits deep and it's short enough to keep your attention without getting carried away.

Royal - Cowboy Bebop

When I said "hard hitters" I was mostly referring to this one by Madeon. (Imperius curse from Harry Potter anyone?) I've absolutely loved this French DJ since he released his track "Pop Culture" back in 2011 with its fascinating video of his hands mixing up several different tracks. Needless to say, his latest here does not disappoint.

Madeon - Imperium

I love the new dimension that Louis The Child brings to Zella Day's "Compass." The wobbling drops are pretty unique and I love the digitalis synth that comes in towards the end of the track.

Zella Day - Compass (Louis The Child Remix)

Even though the lyrics of this track might seem a bit sad and desperate, Amtrac brings some uplifting vibes to it. It's ambient in the perfect way and is a good one to just chill to and find some peace.

Shakka - When Will I See you Again (Amtrac Remix)

I definitely won't be getting over this song anytime soon. Yes, the words are a bit harsh, but it kind of forces you to re-examine your life and ask yourself what the fuck you're doing with your time. I definitely consider myself to be "one of the dreamers," so this is a little motivational to get my shit together, try to be better, and do something that truly matters. With a clever band name such as Hopium, I expect it to be good, and Two Can brings some serious heat with the bass in his version of the track, which really makes it much better.

Dreamers - Hopium (Two Can Remix)

I love this track so much that I tried (in vain--I can't talk that fast without breathing/swallowing) to learn the Kendrick Lamar verse of it. SO FIRE. And this remix by Nightizm makes it even better in my opinion. Songs that convey a real message mean a lot to me; we are all probably luckier (more #blessed) than we can ever truly fathom, so be grateful and go as far as you can with that luck.

Schoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar - Blessed (Nightizm)

Dear Mama (Boehm Remix)

Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with tropical house + amazing rap tracks, which obviously includes 2pac. This came out awhile ago but I'm just now hearing it and love the carefree vibes it brings with it.

2Pac - Dear Mama (Boehm Remix)