Dive into the deep end with Dancing Astronaut’s introduction to deep house
Are you curious to journey down into the “underground” but have no idea where to begin? We are noticing a shift towards these niche-genres as the American electronic market continues to mature, and it's even more apparent from the recent Ultra & Coachella lineup announcements. We are here to help enlighten you on EDM’s sultry counterpart by providing a list of deep house songs that are gentle on the progressive ear.
Dancing Astronaut’s Editors’ Selections for 2012
We've gone over the biggest artists, albums, and tracks of 2012, but our end of the year roundup really wouldn't be complete unless we talked about our own favorites from this year. These are the songs that made us feel, gave us chills, made us party, and made us cry. You'd probably find these tracks with high play counts in our music libraries and dripping with nostalgia if you make us talk about them further.
James Zabiela – The Healing (Hot Chip Remix)
Indie rockers Hot Chip are no strangers to the remix circuit, having had many of their originals thrown through the wash countless times since their career began in 2000. Much like the hunted becomes the hunter, Hot Chip take on James Zabiela's newest ambient release "The Healing," infusing it with an understated dose of energy that does well to maintain the haunting aesthetic of the original work. Unsettlingly murky, Hot Chip's rendition employs the use of ethereal percussion and orchestral synth work to create a tripped-out soundscape best listened to in the dark -- on a pair of high quality headphones. Grab the remix, and the rest of the EP on Beatport today.
Hot Chip – How Do You Do (Todd Terje + James Zabiela Remixes)
One of the finest tracks off of Hot Chip's new album gets the remix treatment from two remarkable producers. The indie disco jam, "How Do You Do," gets a melodic makeover by Scandinavian Todd Terje. James Zabiela's impression favors the deeper, techy side of things -- centered around a dazzling bass line and distinct vocal spouts.
Hot Chip – Look At Where We Are (Major Lazer Remix)
When we first heard this track on BBC 1 this morning we were shocked. Major Lazer remixing an incredibly mellow, borderline folk, indie rock song? It didn't seem plausible. Lucky for us we were pleasantly surprised. Adding a distinctly Caribbean-dancehall-style to the indie crooner's melancholy lyrics may seem like an unlikely combo but the downtempo beat with Joe Goddard's slow paced vocals are a perfect fit to create a uniquely memorable track.