Dancing Astronaut presents The Radar Episode 002: Mixed by Kreap
Melbourne-based producer, Kreap, takes control of Episode 2 of The Radar to showcase a melting pot of garage influenced vocal vibes and gripping bass lines. Driven by a dub backbone from start to finish, the strangely eclectic and tastefully groovy hour features his own vocal edits of Busta Johnson's "Morning Sun" and St. Lucia's "Elevate." Cuts from Motez, Alvaro Smart, New Jack City, Friend Within and more round out the mix to establish a bustling cross section of deep house, garage, and classic house designed to chew up and spit out the globe's grittiest dance floors.
Good Morning Mix: Amtrac’s HARD Day of the Dead Mixtape
On November 2nd and 3rd, HARD Day of the Dead will invade LA's Historic Park with 60 artists in tow, one of whom, Kentucky's Amtrac, has quickly risen to prominence since joining up with the OWSLA family earlier this year. On the 4th edition of the Day of the Dead mixtape series, Amtrac sticks to his signature style and delivers a deep and echo-driven hour of heady electronica. Opening with Leon Vynehall's remix of Kevin Griffiths' "Acid Splash," the mix blends house and techno underneath a hazy cloud of pads and filter cuts. Outputs from Brodinski, Armand Van Helden, YACHT, Breach, Shadow Child and more all make appearances before the tripped-out hour is through.
Dancing Astronaut presents Axis, Episode 051: Mixed by Shermanology
For Dancing Astronaut's 51st installment, the Afrojack-discovered trio Shermanology, treat our readers to an interesting hour of groovy cuts and unrelenting electronica. The tracklist here is expansive, dabbling in numerous genres and styles; from Mord Fustang's "Taito" to Nom De Strip's "Techno Saturday" and Nicky Romero's "Symphonica," Shermanology leave little to the imagination, piecing together a thunderous array of peak time charmers. Track selections aside, the mix truly shines where the trio incorporates live vocals over some of today's biggest productions. Shermanology are here to jump start your weekend, full tracklist after the break.
Essential Mix Review: Jaymo & Andy George take on Radio 1 decks with pile of Moda Black exclusives
2013 has been off to an unbelievable start over at the Radio 1 studios and this past week's Essential Mix from Radio 1 regulars and Moda Black heads Jaymo & Andy George was just one more notch on the radio station's decorated bed post.