Zhu finalizes the official remix package for ‘Faded’
When the mysterious Zhu appeared on the scene with "Moves Like Ms. Jackson" and followed it with the late-night mid-alcohol trance "Faded," the American electronic scene would be pushed forward, once again, by a new and exciting artist looking to expose the people to the deep.
AMTRAC returns with ‘Undefeated/Primal’ EP
Kentucky-bred house mechanic Amtrac unveils his latest bass driven pressing, pairing new age funk with deep house grooves on the Undefeated/Primal EP. A slew of remixes and free downloads already in his rearview for 2014, the well-traveled talent's latest offering comes straight from his own personal coffers of funk. On "Undefeated," crisp tech house percussion is peppered with space-age vibes, meshed together by the deep future house style that has become his signature. A track whose journey is just as satisfying as the destination, Amtrac wraps up his return to original production duties with a curveball, delivering a soundscape better suited for headphones, not dancefloors. Hardly recognizable as Amtrac at all, "Primal" takes a classic progressive approach on the EP's other side, ebbing and flowing towards a rewarding end.
Depeche Mode – Should be Higher (AMTRAC Remix)
2014's most prolific and consistent talent, AMTRAC, continues on his impeccable production tear with a stunning remix of Depeche Mode's "Should be Higher." Taking on one of the most iconic bands of the last thirty years is no easy task, but where most producer's would stumble, AMTRAC does it with ease. Dave Gahan's vocals get lovingly re-rubbed by the Kentucky-borne producer, resulting in a delicate mix that establishes a gripping future house groove underneath Depeche Mode's next big single.
Justin Martin and Amtrac at Webster Hall, Friday 1/24/2014
Dirtybird player Justin Martin makes his Webster Hall debut this Friday, January 23rd alongside special guest Amtrac. Both artists unique sounds will be gracing Webster Halls hallowed Grand Ballroom for the first time in its history, bringing a strange collection of techno, bass and funk to the New York City nightlife cornerstone. Two artists who shrug at genre classifications, this is a truly unique lineup for Webster Hall and a must see for any dance music fans that haunt New York's over-saturated club scene.
Duke Dumont – Need U (100%) ft. A*M*E (AMTRAC Remix)
Close on the heels of our Day of the Dead preview, two of the featured artists are showcased on the same track. AMTRAC, the up-and-coming Kentucky native opening for Kaskade, releases a new remix of the massive Duke Dumont track "Need U (100%)." Looping the same catchy sample over a more uptempo beat, AMTRAC preserves the bouncy mood Dumont is a master of, but perfects the last third of the song with chopped vocals layered over the main melody. In the end, this song is a perfect synthesis of the Brit's trademark poppy house with his counterpart's keen ear for subtle melodies.