I Need Air.

So much for summer eh, its been constantly raining recently near me. Oh well. Typical I suppose. Just thought I’d fill you in on what’s been going on in my life recently.
Finished my college course, now I'm planning to go to Sheffield Hallam University in September to study Film & Media Production. 
I'm working constantly to earn dollar for uni, and I honestly can't stop listening to Magnetic Man's "I Need Air." 

Just in case you’re a dubstep fan who’s been living under a rock these past few months, Magnetic Man is the musical ménage à trois of Skream, Benga and Artwork.

Their debut release is a dark and brooding affair featuring the vocal talents of Angela Hunte, better known for co-writing the Alicia Keys track “New York State Of Mind”.

“I Need Air” will be available for download on July 25 and will hit the vinyl shelves the following day. The single comes backed with remixes by Redlight and the Digital Soundboy crew.

SUMMER!

ELLO.

The sun is shining and the music is blaring, it can only mean one thing, its SUMMER!

I have been in hiding for the past few months, getting on with my college work, and now that is all over and done with I can get on with supplying lovely reviews of what I think will be massive over the course of this year, and especially what could be in contention for TUNE OF THE SUMMER.

I've been listening to tracks over the last couple of weeks and here is my shortlist to what is going to be getting played on the dancefloor this summer.

1. Mark Knight & Wolfgang Gartner - Conscindo (Original Mix)

Two of Beatport's biggest selling artists Mark Knight and Wolfgang Gartner have teamed up to deliver a beast of a summer anthem. Its name is latin for 'tear to pieces', the track was aptly named by a competition winner, and doesn't disappoint, and I believe it is going to do just that on the dance floor this summer.

This song has been bubbling since this year's Miami WMC, and the much anticipated release has already gained massive support from Axwell, Tiesto, and has featured heavily on Pete Tong's Radio 1 'Essential Selection' show.

 

2. Swedish House Mafia - One (Congorock Remix)

I believe that this just one of those songs where it can make anyone and everyone go absolutely mental when it is dropped. I mean this is just pure filth. Some might say it sounds like his Babylon track, but hey, I love that song, with that mean driving bass, and this track is no different. The powerful synth stabs, mixed with a heavy HEAVY bassline = utter perfection.

Annie Mac is a big fan of this one, and I believe that this summer, she is going to reppin' this A LOT.

3. Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP - We No Speak Americano

Personally I'm not a fan of this song, but since it dropped in March its been getting some heavy support. Its a collaboration between Aussie DJ duo Yolanda Be Cool & fellow Australian, DCUP – sampling Renato Carosone’s italian classic "tu vuò fà l’americano".

We No Speak Americano is an utterly infectious dance floor jam, an instant-party-starter, & necessary download, if you like this sort of stuff.

 

4. Chemical Brothers - Swoon (Boys Noize Summer Mix)
Chemical Brothers "Swoon" is a hypnotic track with its eerie lyrics and that addicting whine. When I first came across Boys Noize's remix last week I was desperate to hear it but was unable to due to my Internet not being able to find a decent version that wasn't a radio rip. But now I have it, I can officially say that this remix is INCREDIBLE! It is something I didn't expect from Boys Noize. He has kept much of the original track in tact but it now has more of a disco/tech house vibe to it. Easily a contender for remix of the summer!

   

this song really brings me joy

One of my absolute favourite tunes right now and has been since around August last year is by a producer called Joy Orbison. The track in question is called "Hyph Mngo"
Joy's sound is perfect for todays music scene - deep, epic yet banging, morose, drenched in synths, and rhythmically occupying the uncharted territory between dubstep, garage and house.
But there is a remix out there, that I have been loving at pretty much the same level as the original.
It is by Andreas Saag, yes, I'm not that familiar with him either. But non the less, he's created a beast of a house remix for "Hyph Mngo."

I'm usually a bit underwhelmed when big tunes get remixed, but in this case the Swedish house producer has really done the original justice - slowing it down a touch, and remoulding it as a thumping great slice of almost balearic sounding piano house. It's an unofficial 'tribute' remix too, so I don't have to feel guilty by sharing it.

and if you haven't already heard this remix, or the original, WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS?

'Hyph Mngo' (Andreas Saag's House Perspective) - Joy Orbison

dubwatch

DubWatch is based in Macclesfield, Cheshire and it is the ONLY dance music event specialising in Dubstep, Reggae, Jungle and Drum & Bass in the town. Dubwatch's aim is to promote the local talent and also get in big names to headline their nights.

DubWatch also has the support of GSS Audio, whose massive sound system has tore up raves across the North West and are notorious in Manchester's music scene.
The next event is on the 26th February located at The Queens Pub, Macclesfield. There are around 200 tickets available for this event so act quickly if you don't want to miss out on a banging night. The night will be headlined by Chasing Shadows with the support of RAVE MONSTAS Airon Tokzic. Completing the bill is DubWatch residents Oska T & DJ Dread, Frank White and Special Guest Mr Mac.


To buy tickets visit - http://dubwatch.x10hosting.com/
And for more information visit their facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=182611828802

Welcome To Miami

MIAMI is a brand spanking new night at Sound Control in Manchester and will be hosting some of the best in Dubstep/Future Bass/Tropical every 2nd Saturday of every month. MIAMI is ran by Manchesters own James Martin aka JAYOU, who will be dropping some bangers as per usual. I recently caught him spinning the wheels of steel at Creep! in Leeds last week, and if you haven't seen him already, you're bound to be blown away by this guys talent. Plus It’s going to be a big year for the man, he's recently been in the studio with Diplo, and a mega remix of partysquad’s ‘Murderer’, make sure you catch him before he becomes huge.

On the bill for the opening party is:
BORGORE
JAMES BLAKE
RAFFERTIE
PIRATE SOUNDSYSTEM
GEORGE LENTON
JAYOU
OLDBOY
INDRA
SAPNARELLA


Tickets are priced at £6 if you buy in advance - there will also be more available on the door priced at £8 so get your asses down there early to avoid missing out on a sick night. So see you there, and I hope you have your meanest bass face on, cause its going to be a FiLTHY night! 


JAYOU - Rinse Out!
Pirate Soundsystem - Get Your Heads Out

For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=240670680841&ref=mf