Posts by: Switch

I have no musical talent. It's a shame, because I'm kinda addicted to music, all genres, shapes, and cup sizes.

Danza Kuduro Remixes

We put up the original “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar and Lucenzo about a week ago, and it’s a stand-out summer party song. So I went digging for some remixes that could blow it up a little more, add some real firepower, and turn it into a full-on party rager.

This first remix throws in some Dutch house elements and also manages to preserve the original summery sound of the original. It’s fit for partying.
Download   Danza Kuduro (BrainDeaD Remix) – Don Omar feat. Lucenzo

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This remix is more of a standard house remix, but where it shines is the build-up to the breakdown. It keeps the basic melody intact, lets the vocals come in, and then after getting hyped up lets the electro loose.
Download   Danza Kuduro (DJ Kochura & Dirty Boys Remix) – Don Omar feat. Lucenzo

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-Switch

Pregame #10

This is a rather unconventional pre-game list. Quirky songs and breaks from normality – but that’s a good thing, I believe. Well anyways, with the exception of Drake’s new song “Headlines”, this should make for a pretty solid set-up for spontaneous dancing, sing-alongs, and confused, weird looks from anyone who classifies as a “bro”.

Hip-Hop

Download  Do You Know – The Nillaz

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Download  Headlines – Drake

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Bass

Download  Believe Me – AC Slater &  Xaphoon Jones

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Indie Dance

Download  Still Sound (Voodoo Bear Remix) – Toro y Moi

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Download  Paper Romance (Urchins Remix) – Groove Armada +

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Download  Contact High (Clock Opera Remix) – Architecture In Helsinki

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Velvet Elvis (RAC Remix) – Alex Winston

I’ve said this many times before: RAC turns every song they touch into glittery angel dust. I mean, their remixing ability is incredible enough by itself, but perhaps more importantly, they always choose the perfect songs to add their infectious indie-dance magic to.

Alex Winston is a solid example: the singer-songwriter is quickly winning over legions of fans, inevitably launching her on the same path to alternative/indie stardom as Ellie Goulding and Florence + the Machine. With her luxurious satin voice and production done by The Knocks, you just know that it won’t be long before you’re anxiously anticipating her every release.

Download Velvet Elvis (RAC Remix) – Alex Winston

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If you’re excited to hear more from Alex Winston, go ahead and download her EP The Basement Covers.

-Switch

Trojans – Atlas Genius

Australian band Atlas Genius released their first single “Trojans” in May. A fresh and original break from the general sound of indie party/dance music, the catchy drum beats and melody frame the happy atmosphere of the track. In addition to showing the band’s potential, “Trojans” is a must-have for any summer playlist.

Download Trojans – Atlas Genius

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Last Night – The Morning Benders

After the smorgasbord of electro/dubstep/moombahton/party music we’ve had for several days, I thought it might be time to turn down the rage levels in time to catch a break before the weekend.

And so there is hardly a better song to start off a chill time than with this cover of The Strokes’ “Last Night”. The Morning Benders have reinvented it with a mellow electronic vibe and a lead vocalist whose voice is slightly reminiscent of Brandon Flowers circa Sawdust.

Download Last Night –  The Morning Benders

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[Ridiculous Better-Than-Sex-Or-Chocolate Electro-Disco] Awake – Le Castle Vania

It’s time to bring out your inner glowstick rave personality. An electro-house release doesn’t get any bigger than this – and even though I assume that many of you haven’t heard of Le Castle Vania, I’m gonna stick my neck out here and say that his new single “Awake” deserves more attention than any SHM or Deadmau5 or [insert-big-name-DJ] song.

It was just released today and it’s already getting huge attention. It’s got all the elements of a party-pleaser, a club anthem, and even just a personal pleasure for you to dance to in your bedroom. The bass kicks off the track, bringing it into a steady rhythm with flecks of electro-synths tossed around. Before you know it, the sexy female vocals pleasures the bass with its company. Moving into the heart of the track, instruments are strategically added and removed, building the anticipation. It forces you to be patient, but when it all swoops in together at the 2:50 mark, it’s a monumental orgasmic release of energy.

Download  Awake – Le Castle Vania  ++

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I hope that was good for you too.
If that wasn’t enough, check out these older tracks by Le Castle Vania.

Download Together (Le Castle Vania & Computer Club’s Summer Bootleg Remix)

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Download Nobody Gets Out Alive! – Le Castle Vania

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-Switch

[Dubstep] Boogie Knights – Butch Clancy

When you’ve got the feeling for some heavy-hitting music/noise that spiritually takes you to the kind of orgy-raves that Charlie Sheen might be having, there’s no other way to satisfy that craving than with dubstep. Now, these tracks aren’t exactly Skrillex-type-self-mutilating-zombie-nightmare dubstep, but with a good smack of bass and some beautifully composed melodies they’re a great halfway point between lovestep and cocaine-fuelled hatred of harmony. I hope you understood that.

Download Boogie Knights – Butch Clancy

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Bonus Dubstep

Download I’m In Need – Savoy

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This genius remix by Gemini moves from a very relaxed intro with a piano, a light beat, and Sheeran’s vocals into a massive thumping bass that is perfectly weighted against the lyrics.
Download You Need Me, I Don’t Need You (Gemini Remix) – Ed Sheeran +

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