ULTRA MIAMI 2015 LINEUP LEAK

The stacked lineup for Ultra Miami 2015 was leaked online today and features all the usual suspects. Can say without a doubt that we are msot excited for the additions of KYGO, Odesza, Gorgon City, and Kiesza, all of whom have been tearing it up in 2014. Click below for the full line-up.

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - BASS PHYSICS

Always in support of fellow Coloradoans and CSU Rams, there is no way we could get away with not featuring these guys before, perhaps, one of their biggest shows to date. All the eyes of the electronic Colorado family will be on BassPhysics as they represent the state at Decadence tomorrow. The collaboration consists of A.P Adair (Applied Physics) and Luke Sims (DataBass) who joined forces at Cherry Creek High School, outside Denver, CO. 

Their sound revolves around a slowed down funk, fused with a live guitar and keyboard. Each track has brings its own style with some sticking to the infamous Colorado chillwave and others exploding with the power of big house. They burst on to the scene in a big way with their first album Lose Your Mind, and in the last month have released their latest EP, available for free download below. 

ALEX BADEA - OUT THERE

What track are you using to kick off you New Years partying? We've got an option for you below. Listen to Romanian producer Alex Badea and his new track "Out There" and head to his Soundcloud for more.

MR. PROBZ - NOTHING REALLY MATTERS (KAV VERHOUZER REMIX)

Mr. Probz is a master of creating tracks that work to make you feel something. We're talking "Waves" and his original version of "Nothing Really Matters". 

In his remix, Kav Verhouzer packs a little extra punch in the track through some extended bass and synth lines, ultimately keeping the same emotional frame of the track, making for a solid remix to a beautiful song. Get the FREE DOWNLOAD and check out more from Kav Verhouzer on his Soundlcould.

JACK U - TAKE YOU THERE REMIX COMPILATION

You got enough Jack U yet? One of the biggest collaborations of the year has led to one of the most popular tracks which has been remixed to no end. Diplo has compiled all the best into one easy playlist. Check them out below and let us know your favorite.

12 for '15

With 2014 coming to an end, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite artists who we are expecting to have a huge 2015. Ranging from teenage remix masters, to a local Denver native who is stretching the boundaries of what EDM has been so traditionally defined as. Take a look through our 12 to watch for '15 below, and click each image to hear what the artist has been up to in 2014.

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ON REPEAT: SIRENA - CHEMICALS (ADDAL REMIX)

Addal focsues on making "emotional music" and this remix of Chemicals from Sirena is exactly that. This smooth track that is sure to make its way up the charts. Listen below and be sure to check out Addal on their Soundcloud and Twitter.

2014 ARTIST OF THE YEAR

You can't argue with numbers, and our choice for number one DJ of the year has plenty of incredible numbers. Despite having health issues for a good portion of the year leading to missed appearances and canceled tours, Avicii found a way to have a more incredible year than anyone out there, and the numbers are laid out like this:

BIGGEST GENRE INFLUENCE OF 2014

This year we saw the rise of diversifying genres, though some may argue they all fall under the same umbrella, there are clear distinctions in how different genres have emerged. If 2013 was the year of progressive house, then 2014 was by far the year of the Bounce Generation. The bounce track, originating down in Melbourne, Australia, is a progression of the up-tempo horn-infused dutch stylings, with incorporation of their own raucous horns.

 If you need any example, check out one of the OGs of the genre, Will Sparks. 

A close second in this category goes to Big Room. Particularly here in the states, the rising popularity of electronic clubs and festivals has given rise to the genre - taking the melody progression from house and combining it with the energy of electro-house and trance to create emotional build-ups, followed by an energetic, melodic drop (i.e. any Spinnin' Records release). 

We expect next year to be the year of Deep House - get your vocal chords ready.

 

EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

From 15 - 16 you could find KYGO sitting in his room up in Norway listening to Avicii on repeat. This inspired KYGO to remix and produce tracks of his own, and after gathering over 80 million views on Youtube and Soundcloud, he received a life changing phone call from Avicii and Chris Martin of Coldplay to create official remixes of their songs. We knew he was going to be special when we featured him in an Artist Highlight in early May, and since then, KYGO has not looked back.  He started his year opening for Avicii, and ended by performing on the Mainstage at Tomorrowland and beginning his own world tour. He also inked an exclusive worldwide record deal with Sony Music and Ultra. And between all of that, he has had opportunities to continue pumping out remixes and releasing his first very own original track Firestone.

BIGGEST TRACK OF 2014

When we say biggest track, we mean the one that you cannot get away from - remember the #SELFIE song? We're talking about the song that your parents are dancing along to in the kitchen, and the same one you hear on your drive to the club, where you will be sure to hear the track at least once. 

According to the Chinese calendar, it is the year of the snake, and thus it is only fitting that one of the biggest artists to slither on to the scene is DJ Snake himself. He first made waves in 2013 with what was, maybe, the biggest track of the year. It has transcended 2013 and has become the electronic anthem of 2014.  "Turn Down For What" is now featured in everything from your local frat party to ATT commercials. The track and music video have been nominated for a total of 5 awards, winning one for Best Direction from the MTV Video Music Awards. DJ Snake managed to prevent himself from becoming a one-hit-wonder by collaborating with Dillon Francis on Get Low and hopping on-board The Mothership Tour with Skrillex this past year. He is currently on an international tour, playing alongside the likes of Diplo, Dillon Francis, Tiesto, and Carl Cox.

ON REPEAT: BIPOLAR SUNSHINE - DAYDREAMER (GRYFFIN REMIX)

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JAKE ISAAC - WAITING HERE (FILOUS REMIX)

At only 17 years old it is hard to believe that Filous has the following and reputation that he does, but once you hear any one of his remixes, you'll understand why. His latest track is the official remix of Jake Isaac's "Waiting Here" available on Hypem, and features all the smooth deephouse we've come to expect from him. We've added a few more of our favorite Filous tracks below as well, so give a listen and head to his Soundcloud and Twitter for more.

STADIUMX - REMIX PLAYLIST

StadiumX has been busy all year. In addition to their track "Ghost" being in the Top 10 on Beatport, their remixes have been making the rounds as well and they have combined just some of their work into one killer playlist. Featuring 9 of their most recent remixes of some of the most popular songs of the year. Listen below and check out more from Stadium X on their Soundcloud and Twitter.

CHUCKIE & DIAMOND PISTOLS - BANG! FEAT. HYPER CRUSH

Chuckie is getting in on the latest trend in dance music, the bounce. And apparently it takes an army to make a track with this much of it. Chuckie teams up with Diamond Pistols and Hyper Crush to release what we can only image to be one of many bounce tracks coming from the king of dirty dutch. Listen below and get the track on Beatport.

STIL & BENSE - WEST COAST FEAT. ZARINA NARES

German producers Stil & Bense bring the talents of Zarina Nares into the mix of their laidback deephouse flow. They've got their latest track West Coast available for free download so be sure to follow them on Twitter and head to their Soundcloud for more!

A LITTLE MORE - KASKADE FREE DOWNLOAD

In honor of the season of giving, Kaskade is providing a variety of free downloads on his remixes of classic Christmas Songs. In addition the remixes, he is offering a free download of his latest hit "A Little More". Get the tracks HERE, but hurry, they are only up for a limited time!

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - TORA

Call it liquid, call it future, call it whatever you want, but these Aussies know how to put together the perfect track. Self described as a mix of electronic and chillwave, the guys from Tora began by putting together an EP in their garage and haven't looked back since. Their latest Eat The Sun EP is a 7 track masterpiece revolving around a slow methodical base and tantalizing vocals.  Pick any one of the tracks to get your Monday started right. Make sure to check out more from Tora on their Soundcloud and Twitter.

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - KZNMUSIC

If you're looking to get your weekend started off on the right note, you've got to check out KznMusic. The 20 year old Brazilian is creating his own brand of big room with layered synths and big bass. We can't decide which one of his original tracks and remixes we like best so we've got a few below for free download, but be sure to follow him on Soundcloud and Twitter for more.

THE CHEF - THE OCEAN

Eric Simi, otherwise known as The Chef, is an 18 year old producer hailing from Turin, Italy. One of his first original tracks, The Ocean, lays down some fluid piano that makes for easy listening. Looking forward to more from this guy. Make sure to get the free download below and follow him on Soundcloud and Twitter!

AARON AMITH - DANCIN' (LINIER REMIX)

Linier takes over Aaron Smith's track Dancin' with an addicting remix. Listen and buy on Beatport.

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - SEBASTIAN WIBE

From a small town in Denmark comes a 17 year old DJ working to make his way in the big world of electronic music. His recent works focus on the remixing and mastering of popular top 40 tracks, and he does it as well as any headliner in the business. We've got some of our favorites below but be sure to check him out on Soundcloud and Facebook for more!

DIRTY SOUTH - WITH YOU (JAI WOLF REMIX)

Rising producer Jai Wolf flips "With You" from Dirty South's most recent album of the same name. Get your free download of the track HERE. 

KYGO - FIRESTONE (FEAT. CONRAD)

After about a year straight of touring with his remixes, Kygo recently released his one of his first original tracks, "Firestone" featuring Conrad. The soft, down-tempo track stays true to the tropical stylings that we have heard from him in the past, but he works to emphasize the vocals of the up-and-coming Conrad. Listen below and buy the track on iTunes.

SKRILLEX & WHAT SO NOT FEAT KLP - GOH

Never one to fade from the spotlight for too long, Skrillex has teamed up with What So Not (Flume and Emoh Instead) to produce and release "Goh". Skirllex shared the track on an hour long radio show he did for George FM in New Zealand. The big bass track has clear inputs from Flume and Emoh coupled with the heavy dub that we are used to hearing from Skrillex, and is is only the latest in what has been a flurry of releases for OWSLA.

MARKUS SCHULZ - WINTER KILLS ME

A brand new single coming from techno king Markus Schulz was released today. The track is the second collaboration with Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Victoria Horn. Taking over a year to produce, this track was the final one of his 2014 residency at Amnesia in Ibiza. Give a listen below and buy it on Beatport or iTunes.