Heatbeat - #Boom

Argentina's premier DJ/production duo Heatbeat are relative newcomers to the game, but have already demonstrated a knack for creating tracks that sound like they come from seasoned power trance veterans. Their new track, "#Boom" is a monster track that pairs a brutal low end chorus with a deliciously smooth and melodic downbeat that you have to hear for yourself.  Talent like Heatbeat can't go unnoticed for long, so expect them to explode very soon and be featured on festival circuits worldwide by next season.

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Boys Noize - Excuse Me

Boys Noize has experienced a massive rise as of lately thanks to several key factors. His last full length album was filled with A+ collaborators and certified hits through and through. His side project with Skrillex called Dog Blood has also had nothing but pure success. And now he hits the bullseye again with his latest EP, "Go Hard." Continuing to grow and develop his distinct acid house sound and floor filling beats, the EP is an absolute masterpiece in every sense of the word. While the title track "Go Hard" displays his take on the current explosion of the trap genre, "Excuse Me" is pure acid house goodness that even people unfamiliar to the genre can enjoy. Featuring a catchy melody and an absolutely punishing bass line, this song will be igniting dance floors worldwide for years to come.

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Vicetone ft. Jonny Rose - Stars (Kevin Drew Remix)

When Vicetone released "Stars" a few months back, it's safe to say we were in love with it.  KDrew (now releasing music as Kevin Drew) takes Jonny Rose's incredibly powerful vocals and adds an equally powerful drop alongside soaring synths and heavy hitting percussion.  Never one to hold anything back, Kevin Drew shows once again that he's capable of hanging with the best of them.

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Weekend Liftoff

The tracks this week are a bit on the trap side but we just couldn't pass up posting any of these.  Our pick of the week comes from the up-and-coming producer Grabbitz.  We've been following the young artist for a little while now and we have to say that he gets better by the release.  He first won us over with his Grave Escape EP several months ago and he's sure to be producing even stronger efforts.  Many of his tracks are available as free downloads so go to his Soundcloud and check him out!

TRACKLIST:

The newest remix from Pierce Fulton and even though it's not the full mix, this can hold us off until he releases the extended version.
Moduloktopus creates an exciting unique remix of a classic track by Adam F.
EDITOR'S PICK: Brand new track from Grabbitz featuring Chae Hawk.
Yellow Claw never disappoints and teams up with Yung Felix for "Dance Floor Champion."
A chill trap tune from Rustep that has great vibes the whole way through.
Coyote Kisses puts out a really fun glitch hop entitled "Black Cat" track that's sure to have you moving.

Release: Chase & Status - Lost & Not Found feat. Louis M^ttrs

Chase & Status are seasoned veterans in the world of drum & bass and they've done it again with their new track "Lost & Not Found."  The vocal contribution from Louis M^ttrs can't be praised enough, as it flawlessly meshes with the the soaring strings.  A chill, uplifting drum & bass track through and through, you're going to have a hard time not replaying it once it finishes.  Luckily for us, the single is released alongside three remixes from Dream Mclean, Kove, and Josh Butler so check them out as well!

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Pelari - Cango

When Tiësto releases a Club Life, it goes without saying that the artists included will deliver top notch production.  Released yesterday on Beatport, comes the newest single from Pelari on Musical Freedom.  "Cango" is an electro banger in its finest form, and a track you'll be sure to hear much more at festivals.  Full of energy and rhythm from start to finish, this is a track you just need to have on your summer playlist.

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Duck Sauce - It´s You

If there's one thing Duck Sauce knows how to do, it's have fun with whatever they're doing.  The duo comprised of A-Trak and Armand Van Helden puts out their new single "It's You" and it's a track you just can't help but sing along to.  Released yesterday, it's a tune you're going to have a hard time getting out of your head.  Full of catchy vocal tracks, upbeat synths, and an overall dancy nature, it's a song you'll definitely be hearing a lot more of.  The music video for the track is almost as fun as the song itself but since Vevo doesn't let us embed videos, go check it out on YouTube!

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3LAU, Paris & Simo feat. Bright Lights - Escape

This track would have succeeded as instrumental mix but the vocal contribution from Bright Lights is what really takes this track to the next level.  3LAU and Paris & Simo give you everything you could want from a progressive track, starting with the extremely catchy chord progression and the even more melodic drop.  Few things make you feel better than uplifting progressive house and this is simply one of those songs you need to hear.

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Release: Doctor P - The Champagne Böp

This is one of those tracks that an edified description can't properly do justice to.  Doctor P completely kills it with "The Champagne Böp" and shows off his signature sound we've become accustomed to.  Extremely melodic and full of exciting vocal sampling, the drop picks you up and throws you from one wall to the next.  If anything was needed to cement the fact that the British producer can still throw down, this is the icing on the cake.  It was posted on his Soundcloud a couple weeks ago but now we can finally add it to our collection and we've been pumped about it all day.  Enjoy!

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Release: Fedde Le Grand & Sultan + Ned Shepard - No Good

When it comes to electro and progressive bangers, these guys just know how it's done.  Released today on Spinnin' Records, they convert the classic track by The Prodigy into a supercharged dance floor destroyer.  Riding the sample right into the bass powered drop, it's hard to not start singing along right from the get-go.  Powerful synths, rhythmic percussion and quality vocal sampling give this track the edge you would expect.  While they already have plenty of hits to their names, this track is great addition to their already impressive repertoires.

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Weekend Liftoff

We may have missed Friday by a few hours but we've still got some awesome tracks for you.  It's a little bit on the heavy side this week but we just couldn't pass up on any of these and we don't think you should either.  Our pick of the week comes from Anna Yvette, an artist with a voice we just can't resist.  She's already collaborated with tons of heavy hitters but succeeds here in her own right.  Clearly well on her way of establishing her own sound, the future looks bright for the young singer/producer.

TRACKLIST:
A huge track from Dr.Ozi that hits hard and keeps on coming
EDITOR'S PICK:  Anna Yvette's vocals are next level along with the production in this track
Vaski goes as hard as you would expect in his new single "Cobra"
The new single from Shapes of Light is a gritty electro track with a lot of energy
Chuckie gives away a bootleg of "Make Some Noise" mixed with Showtek's "Slow Down"
Adam K teams up with Soha for a remix of Natasha Beddingfield's "Soulmate"

Cyran - Get Set EP

Play Me Records puts out all types of bass music and gives out a good portion of it for free.  Released yesterday, comes the Get Set EP from up-and-comer Cyran.  Glitchy, hard hitting and just a lot of fun, this EP is well deserving of repeat listens.  We had a tough time picking a favorite because of the strength of all three tracks, but we're in love with "Coolest Cat."  Don't let that undermine how much we still love the rest of it because we'll be seeing a lot more from this kid.  Lucky for all of us, this is one of the free downloads so click the link below and go grab it!

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ASTR - Operate (The Chainsmokers Remix)

About a month ago we posted about the remix The Chainsmokers released of the Say Lou Lou single "Julian" and knew we were going to be seeing a lot more of them.  It's still one of the songs on heavy rotation in our personal playlist and now they've given us another perfect addition to our summer soundtrack.  Their last three remixes hit number one on HypeMachine and it's pretty easy to see why.  This time the NYC duo puts their own spin on the ASTR tune "Operate."  The result is a feel-good dance track full of catchy melodies that perfectly compliment the already impressive vocals.  These guys continue to generate a bigger following as the days go on and we can't wait to see what they come up with next.  And best of all, this remix is a free download (like the rest of their songs), so go to their Facebook page and grab your copy!

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Bassjackers - Crackin

Bassjackers have been on a hot streak and it should come as no surprise that they just hit 100,000 Facebook likes.  As a gift to their fans, they're giving away their new single "Crackin" and it's just that. The Dutch duo knows how to fashion together an electro house banger and this is just more proof that they've hit their stride.  Full of upbeat synths and drops that make you want to lose your mind, it's essential that you give it a listen and grab your free download.

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Release: Michael Woods - Clanga

Michael Woods is back and we're really pumped about his new track.  Released today on Diffused Music, "Clanga" is a perfectly crafted mix of progressive and electro elements, making for a hard hitting energetic track.  Catchy chord progressions and a drop with enough bass to put a hole in the back seat of you car, makes us want to blast this as loud as possible.  The British producer is more than established and this track is a great addition to his repertoire so go give it a listen!

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Release: Pryda - Layers

Eric Prydz, now releasing songs under the name Pryda, is one who really needs no introduction.  Well-versed in the world of progressive house, he continues to show why he's been around for so long.  Release after release he continues to put out solid tracks and we've been pumped for this to drop for the past few weeks.  Sampling from the DK8 song "Murder was the Bass", this is about as solid of a progressive track as we could hope for from the established producer.  With plenty more to come from the experienced Swede and his labels, he caught our attention again (as if we ever lost it).

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Beatport

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Sunday Funday

Since we were streaming UMF Korea all weekend, it only seems fair that we do our weekly free songs post today.  There's plenty of variety like usual and our pick this week comes from the Prototypes.  Always managing to deliver high octane tracks, their VIP mix is no different.  Energetic and bass driven, the British duo shows us they're only getting started and we're pumped about it.

TRACKLIST:

First up comes a really fun moomba track by up and coming fifteen-year-old D-DOTS

EDITOR'S PICK: The Prototypes are back with a high powered VIP mix of their track "Suffocate"
Dim Mak gives us a free track electro track from Felix Cartal entitled "Katsu"
Dino Safari brings us a smooth glitch hop remix of "Inside" by Atlas
Tut Tut Child combines swing with bass to create a really original track "Juice Joint and Junk"
Slander gives the Calvin Harris track "Awooga" a trap remodeling that hits hard

UMF Korea: Day Two

One more day of UMF Korea!  We really enjoyed being able to have 6 days of viewing pleasure during Ultra in Miami but we're more than happy with this.  After a fun first day, we've got some big performances coming up for the close of their broadcast.  Check it out!

UMF Korea: Day One

It's that time again, UMF Korea! While that may be halfway around the world from us, we're still pumped to watch UMFTV's incredible live stream once again.  Wherever you're tuning in from, be sure to check out the broadcast until noon (EDT) and then check out the rebroadcast shortly afterwards. They are currently airing Kaskade's set (which wasn't supposed to happen) so we're not sure if the rest of the lineup will remain the same but we're still pleased so enjoy!

Broadcast: 7pm - 1am (KST) / 6am - 12p (EDT)

Rebroadcast: 2am - 8am (KST) / 1p - 7p (EDT)

Ummet Ozcan & DJ Ghost - Airport

Ummet Ozcan recently teamed up with W&W for "The Code", a song that has been tearing up dance floors for months now.  His newest collaboration for Spinnin' Records is with DJ Ghost, and it has potential to be just as deadly of a hit.  Fast paced and energetic from start to finish, this high powered electro track reaches our expectations and gives us a great deal to look forward to from both of these artists.

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Rick Mitchells - Jinxed

Armada Music encompasses a huge portion of the trance and progressive world and W&W's subdivision, Mainstage Music, showcases why they are just so successful.  Their newest release, out yesterday, comes from Dutch producer Rick Mitchells.  A great progressive house track with elements of trance gives this track an edge to make it one you'll want to listen to over and over.  Solid chord progressions and bass-heavy drops make "Jinxed" a powerful tune that is anything but that.  Check it out!

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New World Punx - Romper

What happens when Markus Schulz and Ferry Corsten decide to team up for a new project?  You get the recently formed New World Punx.  There's few things that get us more excited than when two artists of their magnitude decide to put out music under a new alias.  The duo officially launched as NWP in March and now that we're finally getting a studio version of "Romper," we're loving it.  And another thing we're loving is that you can get the track for free by clicking the link below and paying with a tweet or a Facebook post, so go grab it!

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ROMPER

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Audien - Ciao

Nate Rathbun, better known as Audien, is one of the USA's premier young talents to ascend to the top tiers of EDM in recent years. His unique trance/house/electro stylings are a prime representation of what superior production sounds like. "Ciao", his follow up track to his radio hit "Leaving You", departs from the radio friendly atmosphere of said track to deliver a gritty electro rocker experience that is sure to ignite dancefloors worldwide. Expect much more success to come from this stellar talent out of Connecticut.

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Weekend Liftoff

It's Friday and there's a tropical storm hitting the east coast!  Even if you're stuck inside today, at least we've got some downloads to cheer you up.  There's some heavy songs along with some fun new house, so there's sure to be something here for you.  Headlining this week is Rusko's newest track off of his upcoming "TAKE OFF" EP, which drops on July 2 (but you can get it for free now here if you pay with a tweet or Facebook post).  We're just really excited about the fact that he's the newest artist to join the OWSLA team and can't wait to see where this takes him.

TRACKLIST:
Killsonik tears it up with their new heavy track "Leviathan"
Habstraky teams up with Tambour Battant for a free Never Say Die release with "Sarcasm"
EDITOR'S PICK:  Rusko joins OWSLA!  The British dubstep mastermind gives us some D&B off of his upcoming EP
Young producer Poisound gives us some fun glitch hop with his new track "Music Feel Me Up"
Archie and Crywolf collaborate for a fun new house track entitled "Heart Attack"
Yet another great house track coming from Goshfather & Jinco called "Magnum"

Rogue - Forever

You've probably noticed by this point that Monstercat is a force to be reckoned with.  Released on Monday, comes the newest track from Rogue and we just absolutely love it.  We may fall in love with new songs pretty often, but we've probably listened to this one about thirty times already.  Proving once again that he's fully capable of producing chill tracks just as well as his dubstep bangers, this song defines feel-good.  It's not every day that a song really resonates deep with you, but this is sure to be one of those tunes.

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SYNTH Featured Artist: Milla

Colorado has been known to be a favored stop for artists touring in the EDM community.  Currently emerging from The Centennial State is Nathan Miller aka Milla, an up-and-coming producer and musical prodigy who is only getting started.  We were fortunate enough to be able to have a Q&A with the young producer and were excited with what we learned.  Right below we posted his newest glitch hop track "Reckoning" and several others, which all showcase his musical ability and knowledge of production.  It should become evident by the end of this interview that expecting big things from Milla is a bit of an understatement.

SYNTH: Can you give our readers a brief introduction about yourself and where you're from?

Milla: My name is Nathan Miller, I'm just 17 years old, and I have lived in the same house in Colorado for all of my life. Living in Colorado has been sort of a blessing and a curse because the EDM scene here was very prominent at a point a few years ago, however, I was hardly at the age where raves were my weekend activity. Nonetheless, I feel like being in Colorado, and being in the subculture we have here had a definite impact on not just my music but the fact that my music exists.

SYNTH: That sounds really awesome to have been able to be around such a dominant EDM scene even though you were really young when you started getting into it. Can you tell us a bit about your musical background and how you got into EDM?

Milla: Absolutely. My whole journey with music started when I was a mere 2 years old, on the piano. Since before I was born my parents had a baby grand in the house and I was always on it composing short "licks" and whatnot. This lead to lots of piano lessons which definitely play a big role in my music. In terms of EDM, it all started when my friend Chris showed me a website called Flash Flash Revolution (FFR) [it's like DDR for your fingers with a lot more music]. This website brought me close to EDM and gave me the passion to pursue it. This was in early 2005 and from then on, my assimilation into the EDM culture/scene continued.

SYNTH: Wow that's a really unique background, your talent on the piano definitely shows through in your music.  Are there any artists in particular that have really influenced you?

Milla: Oh definitely, KOAN Sound is probably the first artist who comes to mind. The sound quality of their music, especially with the release of Max Out EP, really influenced me to learn the mechanics of production software. However, recently I've been deriving a lot of inspiration from Frederic Chopin, the pianist, and other such artists in that style. I feel like I should mention Savant as well because he definitely inspires me to explore different music styles and keep my repertoire diverse.

SYNTH: We love KOAN Sound! It's great to see how many places you've pulled influence from, you're clearly sculpting your own sound. Do you find yourself drawn towards a particular genre or style at the moment when it comes to your own projects?

Milla: That's kind of a hard question, actually. My immediate answer would be no. My most recent project was a Harpsichord Solo for instance. The reason this is a hard question is because my endgame in the music industry isn't just me up on stage playing shows. I mean, that would be great, and is definitely where I'm headed, but, It isn't the only field in the music industry I'd be happy with. This is the reason I'm not leaning towards a specific genre or style. If I wind up writing scores or making effects for movies I'll be just as happy as if I was working for a company like Native Instruments designing the next VST or DAW. The options are very diverse and all pretty lucrative so I'm trying to not be picky, for lack of a better term.

SYNTH: That's refreshing to hear!  You're definitely heading in the right direction.  Speaking of VSTs and DAWs, what are your favorites for production?

Milla: I almost don't want to say it because there's such a powerful negative connotation attached to a 17 year old using Fruityloops to produce EDM, but I guess my music will hopefully speak for itself in those regards. I do own Ableton, but that has such an intense learning curve, I've been sort of putting it off. I am a huge fan of Native Instrument's products and personally own the Komplete 7 package. The pianos (for Kontakt), Massive, Reaktor (Razor and Prism, mainly), and Absynth are my main tools for sound design. As for mastering, I stick primarily to Izotope's products because, well, they're just so amazing. This includes Alloy and Ozone. I should also mention Izotope's Iris here too. It isn't a mastering tool but instead a sort-of-like-granular synthesizer that is super powerful and something I, unfortunately, haven't explored much of even though I own it.

SYNTH: Your music more than speaks for itself as you seem to already have a pretty good handle on things.  Do you have a special formula for your creative process or does it vary from song to song?

Milla: It definitely varies. A good majority of my music are things I originally came up with on the piano and elaborated on. Or, sometimes I'll hear a track that just really inspires me. I'd say, however, that most of my music comes out of experiments. I'll come up with these strange ideas of manipulating a sound and sometimes it sounds awesome and turns into a song, other times it becomes a learning experience.

SYNTH: Well it's definitey working!  As we wrap things up here, do you have any projects you are currently working on/plans for the near future you can tell us about?

Milla: There are 3 major projects that I am working on right now aside from making a ton of music for a possible album/EP release. The first of which is a big orchestra piece that I am writing that will change keys 12 times (includes all keys), and is something I will hopefully be able to notate out and give to an orchestra(?) (that last part is definitely up in the air). The second is a side project that my friend and I have worked on on and off for a bit called DiscoHeadz. It is with my friend Chris who I mentioned earlier, and we are currently working on the Destroid - Raise Your Fist remix contest entry that we will submit. And lastly, my alternate musicians ID where my weird-as-shit music goes to die and is reincarnated as avant garde. There, I upload a lot of beat music like Flying Lotus, Bonobo, etc... I will be paying more attention to that page than I have recently and will be also bringing in some other artists to collab with. It can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/icarus-moth

SYNTH: That all sounds incredible! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this interview, we look forward to all your future releases!

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Leo Pigot - Welcome America

Leo Pigot returns with another Bugeyed Records single, following up his "Rockslaves" track with Rinat Crone.  Released yesterday, the French producer gives us more on the dubstep front.  Featuring the vocals of Sticky Bud, he crafts a dark grimey tune that hits hard and never lets up.  Always keeping us on our toes when it comes to his choice of genre, this track shows Leo at his best.  Check it out!

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Imagine Dragons - Radioactive (Richard Beynon Bootleg)

Richard Benyon's newest release comes in the form of an Imagine Dragons bootleg.  Creatively fused with Alesso's remix of "If I Lose Myself", he fashions together an exciting track that gives new life to both songs.  Continuing to prove himself as an artist with immense ingenuity, this is a great new addition to his repertoire and he's giving it away for free. Grab it below!

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Project 46 - Continuum EP [Free Download]

Project 46 have been quickly establishing themselves as a household name in the world of house and their new EP is good proof why.  Finding themselves a place on the most recent DJ Mag Top 100, it's hard to believe these guys are just getting started.  Available as a free download from their Facebook page, they present this EP as a Monstercat free release.  Delivering more of their feel-good house sound, all three of these songs deserve to be on heavy rotation.  We can expect a lot more from the Canadian duo but for now go grab that EP!

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