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A week ain’t a week unless it’s sweet. With the sun a-shining, the last thing you want to do is spend a couple of hours in front of your laptop searching for new tunez. That’s what I’m here for! (You’re welcome.) I got you covered: sit back, press play, and enjoy the soundz of summer. bpm:tv presents … your May Two-Four Sweets of the Week!

I admit it: Justin Bieber‘s “Boyfriend” is one of those songs I find myself humming in the shower or singing along with in the car. At this point, some readers of this blog have already closed their browsers and moved on. For those of you who decided to give me the benefit of a doubt and stick around: the Swedish duo Dada Life has taken the original and turned it on its head, making it over into something you can sing aloud freely with your windows wide open. Once you’ve heard this, the original becomes obsolete.

Justin Bieber – Boyfriend (Dada Life Remix) Radio Edit: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Heavy, Heavy, HEAVY! Sound Remedy is out of this world right now. This time they take on a personal favourite in Lisa Mitchell‘s “Neopolitan Dreams” and … ahhh, screw it: just press play!

Lisa Mitchell – Neopolitan Dreams (Sound Remedy Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

When I went to Webster Hall in New York to see Annie Mac, Savoy was the opening act. Now, it can’t be easy to open for a DJ whose set features all the most in-demand tracks. It leaves you with the leftovers. Happily for Savoy (and for the audience that night), “leftovers” meant their own originals. Since then, whenever I hear the name Savoy I sit up and pay attention. This time around they link up with Heather Bright, throwing in a little dubby-wubby to get you scooting over to Beatport to cop this tune.

SAVOY & Heather Bright – We Are The Sun (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

You know that moment when you walk into club in the middle of summer, and everyone is already screaming and sweating? That moment when your heart starts beating faster and a grin steals uncontrollably across your face? Usually in that moment it’s a DJ Dan track playing in the background. The legend is back, with a new tune that will put you right back in that moment.

DJ Dan – Reckless Gurl (Lo-fi Preview): LISTEN TO IT HERE

AudioPorn Records gives us a preview of a new EP from Xilent. It’s heavily produced, but not overdone. If you like Kill the Noize, you’ll want to pick this up. Take a good listen to all four tracks.

Xilent – Ultrafunk EP: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Last, since next week is Pryda week, I’m assigning some homework: listen closely to these classic tracks from the master. Whether as Cirez D, Eric Prydz or Pryda, one fact remains consistent: this dude puts in the work. Enjoy some faves, and feel free to suggest your own in the comments below!

“With Me”

“Viro”

“Not Going Home (Remix)” – I kept the rip ’cause it just sounds alive. Gotta love Pete dropping a world exclusive.

“On Off”

And if you missed it his new one … “Allein”

VISUAL SWEET

Bassnectar fans will love this one. His new album which we reviewed a few weeks back, is causing a stir with a wide cross-section of “good music” fans across the world. From heavy metal fans to ravers to jungle junkies, the response is the same: This sh*t is crazy. Here, he takes the Prodigy-like “Ugly” and adds appropriate visuals.

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Thought I would share today some spanking new tunez that just won’t wait until Friday today. All three have a big-room sound, but without the formulaic rhythms that so often typify the genre. that seems so mandatory on all our favorite tracks.

First up is a remix from Swedish giant Alesso. He takes Keane‘s lullaby-ish tune and flips it right on its head. One thing I’ve noticed about Alesso: he rarely takes on the kinds of tracks that are popular to remix. Which is to say, you’re not going to see him do a Britney Spears single just for the sake of it. (Big exception: his massive remix of Avicii‘s “Levels.”)

Keane – Silenced By The Night (Alesso Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

While you’re at it, be sure to check out Alesso’s Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1.

Alesso – BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix: LISTEN TO IT HERE

The next comes from Munich native Thomas Gold. He takes on “The Wave” from Swedish pop stars Miike Snow. It’s a song that’s been remixed more than a few times, but Gold’s version seems to be getting a lot of love around the globe.  Thomas Gold reminds me a lot of fellow German DJ Kris Menace. Not so much in sound or style, but in terms of musical ability. You can hear it in this song — all the different ups and down, and the ever-shifting … formats, I guess, for lack of a better word. If you’re anything like me, you may find you don’t love this track straight out of the gate. But you definitely will grow to appreciate it.

Miike Snow – The Wave (Thomas Gold Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

OK, time to ‘fess up: the real reason for this post is to highlight this new release. For the last month, Eric Prydz has been leaking tracks from his new album, Eric Prydz Presents Pryda, which comes out next week. Let me state this as calmly and quietly as I can: BUY THIS F**KING ALBUM! Prydz is THE godfather when it comes to making house music. Ask any new producer … scratch that, any producer who has launched a career in the past 10 years: they’ll tell you Eric Prydz is the role model and inspiration who helping them develop their style. This track is the kind of Pryda production I love: full of energy and enthusiasm, great before the party … and during the party … and after.

Oh, and did I mention the album is THREE discs? Huge!

Eric Prydz – Allein: LISTEN TO IT HERE

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