Alarm (Electro Remix) – Triangle Offense (FREE DOWNLOAD)
New Jersey-based electro hip hop trio Triangle Offense have embraced HipTronik with this remix of their second single "Alarm," from their mixtape "The Courting." Taking inspiration from favorite producers like Diplo and A-Trak, the aspiring HipTronik artists teams up with NYC's DJ Nano to revamp the party track's electro sound. "We wanted to produce a track that took a step further into the hiptronic genre," says Finesse, one-third of Triangle Offense. "We have that hard hitting electro sound while still staying sharp lyrically." Listen or download the Alarm II and tell us what you think.
Feeling So Real (Don Diablo Remix) – Moby
Dutch DJ and electro-hip hop producer Don Diablo has remixed or collaborated with the likes of Diplo, Gorillaz, Sidney Samson, and The Chemical Brothers, to name just a few. As much as we like Don Diablo's new, recently released original tracks like "Hooligans" and "Who's Your Daddy," we favor the globe-trotting, fast-rising artist for his versatile remixes, like his take on Moby's 1994 single "Feeling So Real." We expect big things from this up-and-coming DJ. Also, check out Don Diablo's remix of The Chemical Brothers' "Swoon" here:
LA RIOTS at SURRENDER (ENCORE, LAS VEGAS)
Electronic Dance Music (or EDM for short) was the sound of revolution in the music scene during the late 90’s to early 2000s, particularly in the West Coast underground party scene. Muffled rhythmic sequences of melodies and bass lines could be heard in the streets of the downtown warehouse district, on Indian Reservations, and in abandoned fields.
The most popular sound at the time was probably trance music, heavily stigmatized for the use – and abuse – of drugs, and more specifically, ecstasy. Law and drug enforcement agencies banded together to start regulating these underground dance events.
Soon the smaller events that lacked permits and corporate financial backing disappeared. The days of map points and hotlines were gone, giving way to the commercialization of the scene, which rose from the ashes of the underground. Massives became king and had the money and corporate sponsorship to take on any city official threatening to shut down these events.
Animal Rights – Deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner
Wolfgang Gartner is steadily building a reputation for everything from his success on the Beatport charts to his Top 40 remixes (BEP, Britney Spears, Timbaland) to his extensive DJing resume. Meanwhile, Deadmau5 adds his own Grammy-nominated, Juno award-winning, Beatport-dominating skills to the mix. We love seeing the Austin-based electro-house DJ team up with the legendary Deadmau5 to create hot new tracks like "Animal Rights."
Hurricane Venus- BoA
"Hurricane Venus" is BoA Kwon's second single off the upcoming Korean album of the same name, and she's holding nothing back. Embracing the same HipTronik sound she brought to the US just last year, "Hurricane Venus" is a highly addictive track which sends her voice through the vocoder and into our hearts. The visually stimulating music video also features the 23 year old's fantastic dance moves which have never failed to wow us. The album, which just dropped last week, is the first in five years for BoA to be released in Korea and has already hit the number one spot on the charts.
One (Your Name)- Swedish House Mafia ft. Pharrell
Pharrell ventures out into HipTronik territory again with this amazing track by Swedish House Mafia. "One (Our Name)" is the first official single from the Swedish DJ trio, and it's already paved its way through the UK charts. That's not much of a surprise: the combination of Pharrell's eery vocals on top of a layer of house is too much to handle. And the video? It's just as mesmerizing as the song itself. If the rest of Swedish House Mafia's upcoming tracks are this good, we're in for one heck of an album.
Q&A with AutoErotique
by SonyaB
Toronto-based production duo AutoErotique are known for their ability to transform themselves -- and their music projects -- effortlessly from electro to techno, to house, rave, indie-rock, and back. They are one of the newest additions Dim Mak's roster and have done remixes for HipTronik favorites like Diplo and Laidback Luke. They took a quick break from pushing their new EP "Bubonic" and work on their upcoming fall album to sit down for a Q&A. Read on for more.
Thank God I’m Fresh – Triangle Offense (FREE DOWNLOAD)
It’s not all fun and games for Adonis, Sci and Finesse. The Triangle Offense trio hailing from New Jersey brings some depth to the table with “Thank God I’m Fresh” – a feel-good song where “being fresh is what you make it.” With “Thank God I’m Fresh,” the group hopes to inspire a positive self-image, breaking the perception of dance music as a shallow medium. With the success of “The Courting” and a new mixtape in the works, it looks like Triangle Offense is living up to their HipTronik potential.
Download Triangle Offense's "The Courting Mixtape" here.
Download their new single "Cricketz Freestyle" here.
Too High – Schlachtofbronx ft. Big Space & Spoek Mathambo
HipTronik gets a taste of South Africa in “Too High” – a vibrant collaboration between Germany’s Schlachtofbronx and South Africa’s Big Space and Spoek Mathambo. The track's blazing energy combines Schlachtofbronx’s heavy electro bass with the sprightly rhythms of Mathambo and Big Space. The colorful mesh of distinct cultural flavors is mirrored in the song’s playful video, shot at the 2009 Oktoberfest. Schlachtofbronx, Big Space and Spoek Mathambo each have their own distinct characters, but “Too High” displays their perfectly quirky chemistry.
Work Hard, Play Hard- Tiesto ft. Kay
Tiësto is arguably one of the world's best DJs, and he's back with a HipTronik venture alongside Canadian artist Kay. "Work Hard, Play Hard" is an anthem for working men and women, perfect for that Friday night out. You can download the track free as part of Tiësto's virtual mix CD "What's Next," available through SanDisk's Wake Up Your Phone promotion when you purchase a mobile SanDisk memory card. SanDisk will also be sponsoring select Tiësto concerts worldwide, encouraging fans to record concert footage on their phone and submit it for use in an official video. New tracks from Tiësto are always amazing. But an entire free Tiësto album? That's on a whole other level.
Bumper Cars (Just A Band) – Disco Trash Music
Tom Deluxx and Stella are more than Just A Band. The Bordeaux pair has branched out of their native France, making waves as they play at shows and festivals throughout Europe. Just A Band is known for their edgy remixes from artists like Acid Jacks, Thieves Like Us and Alex Gopher, but they also produce original material, like they’re recently released “To Hell With Gravity” EP. “Bumper Cars” steers away from stock electro, creating a high-energy track that builds on a gritty tension. It’s a complex sound that contradicts Deluxx and Stella's straightforward Just A Band persona.
Whatever You Like (Discotech Remix) – T.I.
Despite the fact that there's not much information out there about the actual identity of Discotech, we can definitely come to the conclusion that they create some awesome remixes. The one we like best? That has to be their take on T.I.'s "Whatever You Like." The original had us smooth grooving, but this version has us jumping on the dance floor. The remix hardly strays from the arrangement of the original track, instead simply giving it that necessary HipTronik push. Discotech has just launched a new blog, which still lacks a bio, but makes up for it with little remix gems. If the music's good, does it really matter?
Causing a Stir: the LA Riots
by SonyaB
Meet the LA Riots, a versatile production duo steadily gaining ground with their live deejay sets and their official remixes for everyone from Tiesto to Laidback Luke to Sidney Samson. Jon Pegnato and Daniel Ledisko are known for their club bangers and indie electro tracks, but -- as you'll read -- the pair are always looking to push musical boundaries and break genre barriers. Read on to learn more about their unique approach to deejaying, remixing and HipTronik.
Roots – Kill The Noise
Jake Stanczak is the man behind the skull mascot. Better known as Kill The Noise, this LA youth proves he’s no amateur, boasting a resume that rivals some industry veterans. The globetrotting DJ/producer has already made his mark on the HipTronik scene, playing at nightclubs and festivals all over the world and accumulating a devoted fan-base outside of his hometown sphere. “Roots” is the title track on Kill the Noise’s first solo release "Roots” EP. Stanczak keeps you on your toes with his unpredictable lines and suspenseful beat. Be sure to look out for the skull in the baseball cap. You’ll be seeing it again.
We Are Rockstars – Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Does It Offend You, Yeah? might seem like a brazen attempt at a manifesto, but that just isn’t the case. The British dance-punk group came across the quote whilst watching "The Office," and it stuck. Does It Offend You, Yeah? are a motley crew consisting of James Rushent, Matty Derham, Chloe Duveaux, Dan Coop and Rob Bloomfield. Tracks like “We Are Rockstars” have a rough, discordant beat juxtaposed alongside James Rushent’s soothing, synthesized vocals -- a sound that’s garnered the group plenty of recognition. Rolling Stone called them a “Breaking Artist” and they were the ninth "most-listened to new band of 2008” on Last.fm. Does It Offend You, Yeah? releases their second album “Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You” in October.
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