Kiso ft. MSP – Hvar (Original Mix) [Free Download]
Chicago's Kiso teams up with MSP to deliver the Balearic-influenced "Hvar." Named for the gorgeous island off the Croatian coast, Kiso's latest matches the small island's serene views of the Adriatic sea with a fully-realized sax line and delicate piano rolls. Driven by an emphatic bounce and tropical house flair, "Hvar" is the latest free download from the up-and-coming talent and a sure sign of what's to come in 2015.
Paradiso Festival in Washington State claims one life, leaves several more hospitalized
Paradiso Festival hit the Gorge Ampitheatre in Washington state last weekend bringing with it record high temperatures and a sold-out crowd of 25,000 zealous fans. MDMA has long been a contentious focal point in the public discourse surrounding electronic dance music, but that controversy came to a climactic head over the weekend when numerous concert goers were hospitalized.
Kid Massive & Alex Sayz ft. Miella – Strong (Original + Remixes)
Hardwell's Revealed Recordings continues into 2013 with the release of Kid Massive & Alex Sayz's thunderous original "Strong." Featuring the ethereal vocals of Miella, the two producers tread delicately between big room chord progressions and adrenaline laced electronica. "Strong" builds slowly, coerced into submission by the gorgeous choral efforts of Miella. White noise hums amidst powerful kicks as the energy pushes upwards before reaching it's peak, dropping abruptly into a cascade of stuttering electro chops and twisted synthesis. It marks another strong offering for Hardwell's imprint, which has seen a staggering array of genre-defining releases since its inception in 2010.