Fawks – Riddim (Original Mix) [Free Download]
Los Angeles-based producer Garrett Lockhart has embarked on a path to prominence over the last year through his series of "flips" under the Fawks moniker. Generally, Fawks' revisions see the Icon Collective alumnus convert well known tracks into masterfully crafted bass house or drum and bass compositions.
Deadmau5 – Imaginary Friends (Fawks Flip) [Free Download]
Deadmau5's thoughtfully abrasive responsiveness to dissenters on social media has become so ubiquitous and infamous that inciting a Twitter feud with him has become almost a rite of passage for aspiring producers seeking a cheap path into the public eye. Noting the trend's efficacy, up-and-comer Fawks decided to satirize this modus operandi in an ingenious way.
RL Grime – Core (Fawks Flip)
What makes Fawks' remix so impressive, is how absolute of a foil it is to the original song. Where RL Grime's vision succeeds through slow, intimidating rhythms and powerfully drawn out tribal synths, Fawks' conceptualization exudes energy through a vibrant, complex house beat and a flurry of exuberant synths.