Bring Back The Summer (Instrum Remix)

The title of this song could not be more appropriate right now. It hailed where I am today. I'm still sporting a wool scarf every day. Bring back the summer already, or at least the sunshine please!!! Request to form a formal manifestation. The anticipation of summer is at its peak.. you know it's coming any day now and it'll sneak up on us, as always. Anyways, it's Friday and you should def get down to this one tonight. Instrum has been absolutely crushing it lately and this is no exception! Keep it coming dude.

Rain Man - Bring Back The Summer (INSTRUM Remix)

Better

I could definitely use something that makes me feel better, and this song might just have to do it! Wingtip, who I imagine is totally crushing the sartorial game based off his name referencing his fancy dancing shoes, lets us let go with his most recent "Better." Look at that embrace in the album artwork, does it get any better than a massive hug? I don't think so. This is just a nice, upbeat boogie jam and I love how easily it gets stuck in my head.

Wingtip - Better

What's Your Sign (Mason's Capricorn Remix)

Of all the hokey things to believe in, I honestly do think astrology has some truth personality-wise. On that note, I don't think I would say yes or no to someone based on what they are, but "what's your sign" has always been a great intro question, right? This track takes the question much further and goes into a straight-up boogie thanks to Mason's sexy house edit (I guess he's a capricorn...). Next time you're out, I would love to hear if that pickup gets you anywhere, but for now I think this track should do the trick.

Keljet ft. Holychild - What's Your Sign (Mason's Capricorn Remix)

Badaboum (Alle Farben Remix)

Well, this sure is a nice way to ring in the weekend. This remix by Alle Farben just reels in endless energy and makes you want to get up an boogie... time to jam. Happy Friday!

Hooverphonic - Badaboum (Alle Farben Remix)

Marathon

I'm absolutely not trying to run a marathon, but this track did get me through my huffing and puffing run today. Lost Kings have just been crushing it lately and this one, one of their few originals, only adds to the stack of awesome. Enjoy these chill house weekend vibez.

Lost Kings - Marathon ft. Cosmos & Creature

Never Be Like You (Disclosure Remix)

Yes, it's possible--good can always get even better. This recent collab between Flume and Disclosure does their previous ones justice. Obviously, the original "Never Be Like You" was more than enjoyable, but who doesn't love a bit of added spice? Disclosure takes things up a notch, giving the track some phenomenal beats and synths, and it just makes me want to dance--in fact, I can't help but do so when listening to this remix. It's fantastic, as is pretty much everything released by these two artists.

Flume - Never Be Like You feat. Kai (Disclosure Remix)

Waves (RAC Mix)

As we know, I have an incredible respect for RAC and his melodious mixes and whenever I see that he has released one of his versions of an already good song, it's wise to prepare for the best. His flair on Miguel's "Waves" capitalizes on every existing strength of the original and delivers an astonishingly contagious beat, with his signature upbeat and bubbly exuberance. I always wonder what he'll do next, but for now this one is more than enough to keep me happy for awhile. Good stuff.

Miguel - Waves (RAC Mix)

Mess Is Mine (Casper Zazz & Droptail Remix)

Well, this is just fun. I saw Vance Joy in concert about a year and a half ago and I must say his voice just exudes such a happy spirit, you can't help but smile when you listen. Now on top of all this goodness comes a pretty spectacular remix by Casper Zazz and Droptail and they totally nail it. I'm really glad they didn't mess with the lovely vocals but the work they did add is quite nice. How about that drop, though? Oh yeah.

Vance Joy - Mess Is Mine (Casper Zazz & Droptail Remix)

Do You Don't You

I really like how dark and galactic this one by Haywyre feels. It's spectacularly produced and incorporates some awesome disco-like instrumentals but still keeps it modern. So much goodness swirled into one track.

Haywyre - Do You Don't You

Shaded In (Palastic Remix)

Wow, I absolutely love this upbeat remix by Palastic. Of course, songs by filous are already awesome on their own, but this blend is really quite special. Turn it up and get ready to go!

filous - Shaded In (Palastic Remix)

Heaven (Two Friends Remix)

Two Friends have been releasing some spectacular I'm-going-to-dance-to-this-and-I-don't-care-if-you-don't-like-it remixes. Perfect for that run you aren't at all motivated for or cruising on a sunny and 60's day with the windows open, this one is sure to put a smile on your face and some groove in your step. The build up is just fabulous and then when it drops it might be even better. Enjoy!

Shaun Frank & KSHMR ft. Delaney Jane - Heaven (Two Friends Remix)

Games Continued

I am one who just cannot say no to some sassy sax integrated with an upbeat house groove. It's always going to be a yes there, no matter what. That said, Bakermat really takes things to the next level with this one and the soft vocals of Marie Plassard don't overpower the magnificent beat, but blend perfectly. Love it, enjoy!

Bakermat & Goldfish feat. Marie Plassard - Games Continued

It's a Memory (Amtrac Remix)

Of course, as we know, I love pretty much everything Amtrac releases and by the way, his recently dropped EP Lost in Motion is just swell. His remix of Fred Falke's track channels his his classic rhythmic style and it blends super nicely with the vocals of Mansions On The Moon. Love the beat, can't get enough of this one! Enjoy.

Fred Falke - It's A Memory (Amtrac Remix)

Ridin Round

Oh shit. This is real nice. One of those immediate love stories with a song where you know you're going to be obsessed for awhile and may or may not need to learn all the words and it'll probably be something that you will always appreciate. I always have a lot of respect for women who take on the hip hop industry and bring their own flair (can I say swag here?) into the game. Mind you, Kali Uchis is just 22 (my age, shit--what am I doing with my life again?) and she's absolutely slaying. First off all, with a title like "Ridin Round" you just can't go wrong.. then, when you get into the actual lyrics there's some fire in there that I just love... "I know I'm some shit and I'm cool with it" // "Fuck me over, I'll fuck you worse then take off to Japan".. uh, YES. Some people might call these kind of lyrics "aggressive" and I would have to disagree with them by countering that having confidence is just empowering.. try it. So, despite my post yesterday that denounced the original of songs after hearing a dope remix, I knew with this song that I needed to hear the original even though I heard the remix by oshi first. And, not surprisingly, the original was equally as good, just had some slower vibes. Some nice tracks right here.

Kali Uchis - Ridin Round ft. Tory Lanez (oshi redo)

Kali Uchis - Ridin Round

Also, FYI, Kali is a total babe of course:

Heading Home Ft. Josef Salvat

Woke up early this morning to discover this lovely and encouraging track, and then I danced to it at around 7am... no shame. Gryffin (also my high school mascot, so I love him even more) does a killer job with this one and the decision to pair up with Josef Salvat for some soft, yet powerful, vocals was a wonderful one. I love songs whose message roughly consists of "I don't give a fuck what people think, I'm going to do my own thing," amongst other good things. Preach.

Gryffin - Heading Home Ft. Josef Salvat

Gone (Instrum Remix) & More...

Oh, I found this song just in time to avoid responding to a pestilent text from someone who probably doesn't deserve a response.. aka I'm gone, BYE. Anyways Instrum, whose work I really admired this summer but never posted, does a fabulous job with this mix. It has a solid dance-worthy beat and I particularly love when it breaks down around the 2-minute mark. Really nice bass. I'll post my other favorite mixes by Instrum below as a lil' bonus!

Monogem - Gone (INSTRUM Remix)

***Bonus tracks***

You're a straight up liar if you tell me you don't like "Trap Queen" or any version of it, and in my opinion, this version takes the cake. Still not over this one, let's gooooo

Two Friends & INSTRUM - Trap King (Fetty Wap Ft. Adriana Gomez Cover)

Honestly I'm not sure if you're ready for this mix. It's so fire you just might get burned. Anyone who turns Whitney Houston tunes into something like this is a genius. This was a personal favorite of mine last summer.

Whitney Houston - Dance With Somebody (INSTRUM Remix)

Runaway (U & I) (Speaker of the House Remix)

I love a good mix between trance and dance where you could just chill to the track but also it could make you groove like nobody's business. Writing like this is a science, y'all, and clearly so is making a mix as fantastic as this. A job well done by Speaker of the House and of course having the impeccable Galantis as the original doesn't hurt either. Check it:

Galantis - Runaway (U & I) (Speaker of the House Remix)

Better Off (Lash Remix)

Filed under: guilty pleasures, dance music with cheesy lyrics, still love shit like this. Anyways, Lash does a particularly fabulous job with this otherwise sensitive tune (re: breakup lyrics). Clearly it's the bass that brings this to life and keeps things going. Nice dance jam, and you won't be able to deny that.

Emily Vaughn - Better Off (Lash Remix)

Love Myself (Fareoh Remix)

Gosh I just love the cheesy pump up song sometimes. "Love Myself" is exactly that and Fareoh just takes it to another level but, in a way, by excellently toning it down as it builds. Another danceable remix to add to the books!

Hailee Steinfeld - Love Myself (Fareoh Remix)

Matadora

The Brazil-inspired Brown graduate duo of Soffi Tukker is back with another upbeat and satisfying tune that makes you want to get up and dance, despite not understanding the lyrics. Side note, if you haven't heard their debut track "Drinkee" yet, get on it. It's quite refreshing to not fully understand the words, because it makes you appreciate other aspects of the song. Living in another country, I don't totally understand every little thing that goes on around me in terms of language and culture but I can still appreciate it and smile. It's pretty cool to experience this in a song as well-blended as this. Check it:

Sofi Tukker - Matadora