0344 - Happy Wubaween!

Happy halloween everyone!  Spooky scary skeletons, sweet mixes, and plenty of whatever your vice may be (candy, adult beverages, whatever floats your boat).

First up today is a mix from one of my good friends, Goofy.  Its an extremely solid 11 song mix that tops out just over an hour and is perfect for your halloween celebrations!

Also up today is a sweet remix of Michael Jackson's legendary song Thriller!  Its pretty smooth with a moobah feel and great samples and placement of the original vocals.

Short and sweet today.  Have a happy halloween!  Stay safe and have fun!

House-Mixes.com

0343 - The Missing Piece

If you want some more halloween tracks, be sure to check out last years big post HERE featuring amazing stuff.

This halloween we need to celebrate in style so tomorrow I have a sweet mix from a good buddy of mine, someone who I have mixed with on multiple occasions and is extremely talented.

One of my favorite spooky tracks that I have been listening to for the past year that for some reason has never made it onto this blog is another Le Castle Vania tracked called Raise The Dead.  Its a sweet mix of electronic and rock.  Its pretty intense and for sure an extremely heavy track!  Has a very scary and crazed feel to it which feels right at about this time of year.  Start getting spooky and give it a listen!

Another great track from an artist I love to hear new stuff from is Project 46 with Jigsaw.  Its a sweet electo house song with samples from Jigsaw from the Saw series.  They are perfectly inlaid with the beats and provide a real element of discomfort.  The tonality is pretty high but the laugh and the creepiness really switch it around entirely from how the feel should usually feel.  Give it a listen and let me know what you think!

Le Castle Vania - Raise The Dead

Project 46 - Jigsaw (Free Download)

342 - 3 Spooky 4 You

Finally found some halloween tracks!  Time for some super spooky tracks over the next few days!

Today what I have for you is a really bizarre track from the Aphex Twins.  When I say bizarre, I am talking even more bizarre than one of my favorite tracks by Savant, Holy Ghost.  This one has a very strange appeal to me that I can't quite put my finger on but I like it.  Not to mention the video is pretty twisted and for sure appeals to the halloween spirit.

Plus here is a really funny article talking about if DJs were the adams family.
http://www.onlythebeat.com/editorials/2013/10/21/edm-addams-family/

Aphex Twins - Come to Daddy

0341 - Love Your Life

Originally had this slated for 10 am but had to rush to a school to help with Ohio State applications that are due Saturday.  Oh well, better late then never!  In honor of Dzeko and Torres absolutely killing it at the Carnage show in Columbus last week, I give you one of their new remixes.  This one is a remix of Little Daylight's track My Life.  What got me was the tonality did not go where I expected it to, the drop threw me off and I love when music does that.  Overall, a pretty great remix, some may say it sounds a bit generic, but I like it alot.  If you do too pick up the free download!

Little Daylight - My Life (Dzeko and Torres Remix) (Free Download!)

0340 - Short Phone Post

Sorry guys, the post is short today.  The power is off at my office so I am doing this from my phone.  Can't let you guys down!  This is just a really enjoyable song I found over the weekend, great feel and smooth as shit.  Keep your eye on Hotel Garuda!

Banks - Beggin for Thread (Gryffin & Hotel Garuda Remix) (Free Download)

0339 - Don't Sleep Alone

So I get home from a nearly 11 hour work day and arrive back at the fraternity house where I work, and they surprised me with a ticket to see Carnage.  We get there around 11 only to find out that Dzeko and Torres were the opener.  The show was amazing, and was absolutely a blast.  Once again, as seems to be the case with shows that I go to, the opener outperformed the headliner.  Running on 3 hours of sleep, exhausted, I bring you Friday's music.

First up from Styalz Fuego and Stuck Note is Wait Up, a great slow trap song with a very funky and chill vibe.  Its great vocals that you can never seem to actually hear all the way, which gives it a very unique feel.  Great catchy tonality mixed with a driving trap sequence really takes this one over the top and into my heart.  Give it a listen and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

A bit slower is JNL's track By Yourself, but it still has such a smooth feel.  It feels slower but at the same time it feels fast enough to bob your head to and enjoy the chill funk.  Great distorted vocals mixed with a very driving bass.  For sure not to be missed!

Styalz Fuego & Stuck Note - Wait Up

JNL - By Yourself

0338 - Elemental Reverie

Two big tracks for you today on this day before Friday.

Been doing more delving into non-vocal stuff and I think I have found two really great things for you.  The first is a Trance song from Lush & Simon and Uforik called Hydrogen.  Usually trance strikes me as generic and all the same but this one spoke to me very clearly.  It has great tonality and an overall exceptional flow.  Bass in all the right places mixed in made this a very surprising track!

Up second on the docket of today's musical agenda is a great progressive house track from Pessto and Drik B.  I had honestly never heard of them until this track, but this will for sure keep them on my radar.  A great tonal track with a driving theme to it, Reverie has a sense of urgency that gives it a really great energy!

Lush & Simon, Uforik - Hydrogen

Pessto & Dirk B - Reverie

0337 - Banger With Chords

Today's banger comes from two amazing artists, and Deadmau5 is easily one of my first heavy influences into electro music.  Deadmau5 released a song not too long called Some Chords, and Dillon Francis got his hands on it and remixed it.  It still carries that unique Deadmau5 sound and themes but Francis gave it a hell of a twist turning it into a banger of epic proportions.  Give it a listen and rock out to get through your Hump Day.

Deadmau5 - Some Chords (Dillon Francis Remix)

0336 - Tropical Swoon

First of all some music news.  The Gorillaz are coming back and have plans for a new album after being on hiatus since 2012.  Though details are very flimsy, the album is announced with no release time but the hope is for new songs starting in 2015.

Ever since the Rage of Kygo started, Tropical House has become the big thing for this year in my opinion.  A good amount of it has been enjoyable to listen to, and while researching top artists in this genre I stumbled upon Thomas Jack.  Now lets be clear, Kygo is still my favorite by a long shot in this genre and style but Thomas Jack is not bad.  This remix he did of MYNGA's track Back Home is pretty stelar.  Give it a listen!

Also on tropical house day amazing remix of Stand By Me from Shemce.  Its a very smooth song with an astounding flow.  Tropical flow just takes deep house to a whole new level and I love finding new artists.  Both of the ones on this post are for sure ones to look out for!

What do you think of tropical House or are you just a fan of Kygo?

MYNGA Feat. Cosmo Klein - Back Home (Thomas Jack Remix) (Free Download)

Ben E. King - Stand By Me (Shemce Remix) (Free Download)

0335 - The Fish is a Phoenix

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!  Today I bring you a remix from Goldfish, a really suave and smooth remix of Sugar Man by Rodriguez.  The song does the original justice, really creating a smooth and enveloping sound that will bring you into a great state of mind.  It keeps the gritty vocals and mixes in a very funky bass line.  Overall, a phenominal remix from Goldfish who are usually known for their high energy and now we see the opposite end of the spectrum.

I also have a big mix to share with you all.  If are fans of Two Steps From Hell like I am, then you may have already heard this, but it needs to be shared.  If this is the first time you are hearing of TSFH, imagine orchestral boss battle music.  YEAH, BOOM!  This is a one hour mix of the best of Nick Phoenix, and it is amazing!  Give it a listen and I will see you back here tomorrow!

Sugar Man - Rodriguez (Goldfish Remix)

TSFH Official 1 Hour Mix Vol. 1 - Best of Nick Phoenix

0334 - Final Form Funk

End of the week finally!  And of course that means a funk track!

Today's comes courtesy of Anzo.  I have been doing my best to find smooth tracks that don't have unfitting and unnecessary vocals and then thankfully I stumbled upon this gem!  Smooth with great flow, the instrumentation and overall feel of No Talking is superb.  Driving with great tonal variations this one will for sure kick your weekend off in the right direction!

Also!  A big thank you!  As I am writing this, the blog has hit 7,500 views!

Anzo - No Talking

0333 - Half Satan

I know we have a little over a week until the week of Halloween but I want to guarantee you all that I will do my best to find Halloween themed stuff for the entire week.  It may not all be new, but it will be cool I promise you that!

Onto the music for today!

The first is a remix from The Him of Dotan's track Home, a very relaxing a smooth remix.  This one has driving elements and very classic sounding vocals, not really all about the pitch or talking about ridiculous things.  Its stuff that plays the whole time and even fits the very nice and soothing drop.  Give it a listen and let me know what you think!

The other song up for today is the Last Island Remix of Porter Robinson's Fresh Static Snow.  I heard this one before I heard the original of it, and I honestly am drawn to this one a bit more.  Its got great driving chill sound, that flows really well and feels like it should be an end credits song in either a movie or a video game.  Give it a listen and find out for yourself!

Dotan - Home (The Him Remix)

Porter Robinson - Fresh Static Snow (Last Island Remix)

0332 - Turn My Day Around Please

Short and sweet today guys.  Got in a car accident and not really in the best of moods, but that the magic of music right?  To be able to turn the mood of anyone around in just a few magical minutes.  Thats why I am playing some chill dubstep today in order to try to mellow myself out.

First up is from Direct and Labisch, called Better World.  This song is incredibly relaxing, incredibly tonal with all the right dubstep elements.  Piano and guitar elements really take this one to a whole new level.  Even the vocals are pretty good, very fitting to the music anyway.  Give it a listen!

Second up is from Trivecta and is called Believe and is a little bit heavier but still maintains the elements of both chill and dubstep.  With bigger drops while still maintaining the great tonality, Better World has been keeping me at bay today and I hope that it can do the same for you one day when you are feeling stressed.

Direct & Labisch - Better World

Trivecta - Believe

0331 - It's an IsoSine

If you were around in the early days of this blog, you might remember some Isosine mashups being posted.  Well apparently he disappeared for a little bit and has been running into some copyright issues with youtube (because he likes to mashup up the videos too which is apparently a no no), but he is back!  His new mashup takes the background of a Lady Gaga Song, Vocals from Schoolboy Q and BoB, and feat T.I. and Juicy Jay.  Its got great flow and the dominant parties of Schoolboy Q and Lady Gaga go extremely well.  I hope this means he is back and more mashups are en route, or maybe another album!

Also off his new album Dance Floor Filth 2 (a free download), 3LAU brings us an incredible edit of Kernkraft 400's classic track Zombie Nation.  It has incredible flow and I can easily see this killing at festivals, sporting events, and maybe even block parties!

Schoolboy Q, B.o.B ft. T.I. & Juicy J, Lady Gaga - Acclaim (Isosine Mashup)

Paris & Simo ft. Kernkraft 400 - Zombie (3LAU Tomorrowland Edit)

0330 - A Member Of A Loving Community

Two things for you today, a track so smooth I am pretty sure it oozes funk and a nice 30 minute funk mix from the good guys over at Funky Panda.

The first was given to me by my friend Molly, and the description she gave was absolutely perfect.  The track is called Dirty Laundry by Bitter Sweet and this remix is done by Skeewiff.  Im just gonna leave her description here and call it a day, "It sounds like the badass opening to a movie.  Slow-mo walking, someone lights a cigarette, someone is putting on sunglasses, someone else pops the neck lining of their suit.  Just sounds Bad-ass."  (Molly I know thats not word for word so forgive me).

The second thing up for today is a 30 minute Community Mix from The Funky Panda.  Not only does this give them an opportunity to show off all of their amazing Funk Library, but it also gives them the opportunity to show off all of the art that they have received of their funky mascot doing his thing.  Give it a listen if you have the time!

Bitter Sweet - Dirty Laundry (Skeewiff Remix)

Funky Panda Community Mix #1

0329 - Mash It Up and Bring It Back

As much as it pained me to get rid of mashup day a few months ago I had to, good mashups were so few and far between and hard to find.  I wish I could find more quality ones like the ones I have for you today!  Oh and I guess this also is the return of Free Friday since both have free download links!

Pompeii was a huge song for a long time because it was so different, and the Audien remix was just incredible.  Sleepless just was a beautifully done unique track.  Combining them never crossed my mind, until I found it.  Done by Lost Kings, this mashup is really beautifully done.  The vocals from Cazzette fit flawlessly over the great tonality of the original.  Then the switch back to the original vocals happens and I fell in love.  I would have liked to hear a bit more of Sleepless since it seemed to only be in the beginning but overall its a phenomenal mashup!

Also for your listening pleasure today a mashup featuring Dirty South, Alesso, One Republic, Nervo, and Sebastian Ingrosso.  A big line up that comes together beautifully.  The vocals from One Republic are surprising but they work extremely well!  Overall just a really beautiful syncing of these artists and songs.  Easily one of my favorite mashups (although I like Sleepless Pompeii more than this one) of the year so far!  Give it a listen and support Lost Kings and DJ Trademark!

Sleepless Pompeii (Lost Kings Mashup) - Cazzette vs Audien vs Bastille (Free Download)

Diamond In The Rough (Dirty South x Alesso x One Republic x Nervo x Sebastian Ingrosso) - Trademark (Free Download)

0328 - Future FLow

DnB just always makes me feel good.  The mix of fast pace and the tonality gets me everytime, thats why one of my first loves in the electronic music spectrum was Pendulum.  Today's Drum and Bass track comes from Draper.  It has a very nice futuristic feel to it with a whole lot of different instruments and sounds featured.  It maintains the same chorus segment while switching up all of the lead ins and drop outs.  Overall, a really good tonal Drum and Bass Song!

Since Today's theme just became futuristic as I am writing this sentence, the next song up is an extremely chill track that has all the makings of a beautiful futuristic masterpiece.  Its smooth, has minimal invasive vocals, and overall just really has a great flow to it.  Backstroke. really did a great job with this remix, but don't take my word for it and listen to it for yourself!

Draper - Joyride

Racing Glaciers - First Light (backstroke. remix)

0327 - Ferocious Fulton

So, I had a realization the other day.  I am too much a sucker for songs with dedicated vocals.  Not vocal samples, but full vocal tracks.  A fair portion have great backs but absolutely horrible vocal work in terms of lyrics.  I am trying to take a step back, that doesn't mean there will be no vocal work, maybe just a little less per week.  I would like to start this new vision with a sweet track from Pierce Fulton.  Its really driving and has a great high energy feel to it.  A great banger to start off the new realization in musical tastes for this blog.  Give it a listen and enjoy!

Pierce Fulton - Kuaga

0326 - Two Versions, Alternate Feels

Today I present you with an original and a remix that takes the track in an entirely different direction.  SONG BATTLE. TRITONAL Vs. METAMORPHIC.
The original has energy, though the lyrics seems a bit generic and easy.  It has a surprising bass in it that sounds amazingly authentic, great tonality, an exceptional build that is catchy and very easy to rock out to.  The drop is pretty good, with good variety and even a slowed dubsteppy section.  Overall, a pretty good track.
The remix presents an entirely different side of the song.  Switching up the feeling entirely with the addition of piano and the removal of the big heavy tonality with a relaxing chill one instead.  The drop is very relaxing, still keeping the hits of the chorus but mixed a relaxing bass and a bit of future bass sound.  Also, an incredible track.
WHICH ONE DO YOU LIKE BETTER?

Tritonal - Satellite

Tritonal - Satellite (Metamorphic Downtempo Mix)

0325 - Love the Monday

Tropical House is quickly becoming one of my favorite genres.  It has got such a smooth and vibrant feel to it, and the fabulous thing is that it is consistent.  Today's track comes right out of that genre.  Chet Faker and WKND come together to make an incredibly smooth song that brings together all elements into a really relaxing and funky track.  Give it a listen and discover the glory that is tropical house! (For the record, if you are familiar with Kygo most of the stuff he does is considered Tropical House.)

Chet Faker x WKND - Lover (Free Download)

0324 - The System Is Not Down

A big thing going on today.  First of all, Starcadian released a new album.  6 tracks for $6, and it is worth every penny.  You can stream the entire album before you buy it here (Starcadian - Saturdaze).  No free download because its too good to not support this artist.

The funk track today comes in a really sweet fashion.  A funk track with Hip-hop vocals.  Yes. Its happening.  This remix is from Msystem of The Hair Club's track Synthesizers.  Its smooth, and the vocals really give the track an entire new flavor!  Give it a listen and have a great weekend!

The Hair Club - Synthesizers (Msystem Remix)

0323 - That Damn Rat Is Back

Remember TheFatRat?  He did incredible remixes for The Knocks and countless others.  Then he kind of dropped off the face of the earth.  Well I was very surprised to find an original of his on one of the youtube channels that I follow.  It is exactly what I didn't expect.  A little bit of an 8 bit feel mixed with a big bass, retro feel vocals, and insane tonality.  Not to mention a surprise flute, who saw that coming?  This is a head rocker and its great to see him doing his own thing, especially with such a huge track!  Give it a listen and pick up the free download!

TheFatRat - Unity (Free Download)

0322 - The Start of Something New

Like I said yesterday, today on the first of the month we are starting something new!  Every month a new category will be released and I want that to be an open posting for everyone!  I will post my current top 5 songs in that category but I want you guys to post your favorite songs from that genre/style as well!  I am unsure how long it will go, I hope it will be continuous all month but it may be short lived.  I am guessing most of the conversation will take place on the facebook group, so please join that if you haven't had the chance yet.  Some of the songs will be repeats from stuff posted here already, but this is about sharing and honestly even I have forgotten some of the stuff that has gone up here.

This month's category is chill/relaxing songs.  I view this category as having songs that I can always fall back on if I have had a shitty day at work or just need to mellow out.  Here are my top 5!

5.  I Remember (Stroblite Edit) - Kaskade
This one has been in my library forever, and always seems to be a fall back song just in case I am quickly listening for something relaxing to listen to.  A classic that will always bring me back down to reality.

4. Hummingbird - Tut Tut Child
Without a doubt one of the chillest dubstep songs that I have ever heard.  Flawless vocals mixed with all of the best chill elements of dubstep.  This one always seems to describe me when I am stressed, heart beating fast as a hummingbird.

3. Wait (Kygo Remix) - M83
This one just has such a unique feel to it, as all kygo stuff tends to do, but this one has always grabbed my attention.  Muffled vocals mixed over insane tonality and chilled out electro elements make this one of my top remixes of all time.

2. Almost Home (Sound Remedy Remix) - Moby
This song had me from the minute I heard it, and behind number 1 this is one of my few go to songs for relaxation.  I really wish I had the knowledge and talent to be able to make songs like this one, because these ones touch your heart on a whole different level.

1.  Words (Glastrophobie Remix) - Anna Graceman
I don't know what it is about this song but it always seems to bring me to a really great place mentally.  The smoothness of Anna Graceman's voice just seems to make me melt into whatever chair I am sitting in and loose track of whatever stressed me out so much the day before.  My favorite chill track right now!