Free Download: Rudimental feat. Angel Haze – Hell Could Freeze
Rudimental dropped a new track on their Soundcloud page yesterday, and we couldn't be happier it features Angel Haze. "Hell Could Freeze" is one part RnB soul jam and one part syncopated house track. Angel, alternating between spitting dirty rap lines and sickly sweet tones, also shows her diversity. Think of what would happen if Delilah and Azealia Banks made a baby and you'll get the swagger of Angel Haze.
Apocalypto – 600 Kents (Original Mix) [Preview]
Meet Apocalytpo, two 18-year old Melbourne-based producers who have quickly begun to make a name for themselves by melding dark synths with harmonious peaks and catastrophically deep valleys. Their debut release, "600 Kents" was premiered earlier this year as an Essential Selection on Pete Tong's Radio 1 show, establishing these youngsters as ones to watch in 2013. Devastatingly dark and ominous, the duo's debut track is reminiscent of fellow Aussie, Tommy Trash's gritty electro. Striking a delicate balance between chirpy melodies and aggressive sawtooth groans, "600 Kents" epitomizes the genre-blurring we've come to see from many of dance music's newcomers - it's a refreshingly versatile take on an increasingly stagnant genre.
Walden releases ‘Ciaco’ with accompanying cartoonish music video
Australian teenage producer Walden is back with his newest single "Ciaco" (out today on Beatport) after massive success from hits like "Brightness" and more recently "Warmonger" on Big Beat Records. Not exactly sure what's going on in this music video (is it an ode to Avatar? Tron? A weird spacey cartoon acid trip? Back to the Future Part 4?), but it gives us an opportunity to listen to the full track uninterrupted. Sign up now if you're in the mood for an all-or-nothing synthed-out dance party in your headphones.
Complete the puzzle and win VIP access to Danny Avila and Martin Solveig’s show this Saturday at Pacha NYC
Yesterday, we previewed Danny Avila's "Breaking Your Fall", and today, we're happy to announce a joint contest with Big Beat/Atlantic Records and Pacha NYC. The new cover for the single will be revealed one piece at a time in coordination a day at a time - stayed tuned to Dancing Astronaut, Big Beat, and Pacha NYC, as well as Danny Avila over the next week. It's up to you to piece the art together and tweet it to win VIP access and a bottle of champagne for you and three and your friends this Saturday at the Martin Solveig/Danny Avila show. Be sure to read the full contest details after the break. Good luck, and happy hunting!