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It’s no secret that Coachella, which kicks off today, is the festival all the “cool kids” swarm to. Maybe it’s the fact that no media are admitted, or just that the organizers somehow manage to book the best artists in the world year in and year out (many from our own EDM world) — whatever the reason, one thing is certain: this is definitely a box that needs to be checked off your bucket list.

Now, for those of you who can’t make the cross-continent voyage to that sunny valley in California — no worries, I got you covered. This week’s “Sweets” features tracks from some of the hottest acts set to smash up Coachella this year. Put on your cargo shorts, switch on the sun lamp and crank the tunes. Close your eyes and it’s almost like you’re there. OK, I said almost.

Metronomy – The Look: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Sick …

Kele – Tenderoni: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Amon Tobin – Bedtime Stories: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Extra sick …

araabMUZIK – I Remember (Electronic Dreams Deluxe Edition): LISTEN TO IT HERE

AWOLNATION – Guilty Filthy Soul: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Kendrick Lamar- The Spiteful Chant: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Sexy …

Breakbot – Make You Mine: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Esssssssssssssssssential!

Doctor P – Neon: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Frank Ocean – Swim Good: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Smoothe … like smooth with an “e,” as in eeeeeeextra smooth …

Gotye – Smoke and Mirrors: LISTEN TO IT HERE

R3hab – Chainsaw Showers: LISTEN TO IT HERE

A classic re-worked …

Justice – Valentine: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Kaskade – Turn It Down (Le Castle Vania Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Hands down, the one artist I would most want to see live at Coachella …

Katy Perry – Part Of Me (Jacques Lu Cont’s Thin White Duke Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

And that, I think, is enough for now. But check back next week as we double down on Coachella artists and get into the nitty gritty!!!!!

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Stress. All weeks are not built the same, a point proven by this week. Plenty of grey-hair-causing, wrinkle-inducing. While I won’t bore you with the details of what gave rise to these symptoms, I will tell you the remedy. When a day, week or month really has you on the ropes, the best way to recover and rebuild is with a healthy soundtrack. This week I got ripped a new one, and these tracks helped keep the ship above water. Brand new tracks from Felix Cartal, FatRat and Vaski, plus some household names.

SWEETS

Pretty sure it’s safe to say that Nicky Romero is 2012. Probably my new favourite big room track. Smells like Miami.

Nicky Romero – Se7en: LISTEN TO IT HERE

This is scary. If Felix Cartal starts delivering more traditional house tracks like this one, he could be the next frontliner on the stadium circuit.

Felix Cartal – Black to White (feat. Miss Palmer): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Directly — as in minutes — before I heard this, I said “If I hear another Gotye remix, I’m never listening to that song again.” Then I heard this. What do they say about losing something? It’s always in the last place you look. Sidenote: The original version of this song just so happens to be the biggest track in the world — and if you’re a regular “Sweets” checker, you would’ve learned about it HERE back on Oct. 21. Plenty reason to booooooooookmark us!

Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (TheFatRat Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Well, it’s finally been officially released. Ingrosso & Alesso. You are allowed to die now.

Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling (Lose My Mind): LISTEN TO IT HERE

To be honest, I’ve never really paid much attention to Kick N Licks but this song is fart-in-my-tuna-salad-nasty!

Kicks N Licks – Time: LISTEN TO IT HERE

R3hab literally doesn’t stop does he? This flying Dutchman has more pace than Arjen Robben. (Soccer fans will get that.)

Labrinth – Last Time (R3hab Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

First we speak of the original. Diplo really knows how to make a smooth r&b track. The way he massages the beat to Usher’s voice is something you’d expect from producers like Danger, Darkchild or Timbaland. Sick. Then Vaski just f**ks it all up. Nasty!

I don’t have a new video for you this week; if you’re searching for one, check yesterday’s Zeds Dead post. I do, however, have something a whole lot better: that latest instalment of Scott’s Selections. Six very very very heav tracks! Be sure to pick it up.

Scott’s Selections – Leap Year Edition: LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD HERE

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So Christmas and New Year’s have come and gone, leaving the inevitable post-holiday sense of letdown in their wake. To lift the spirits a little, here’s a look back at the Sweets of the Week anthems that made 2011 memorable.

Posted three weeks ago: VLSONN‘s beast of a tune. Cop the EP amigo!

VLSONN – dx707: LISTEN TO IT HERE 

Dec. 9th Sweets: what more can be said of Zeds Dead? If 2011 is any indication of what 2012 will bring, we might be looking at a dynasty!

Zeds Dead – Ruckus The Jam: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Dec. 2nd: Possibly the biggest breakthrough of the year was this 21-year-old from Michigan. GRiZ is it!

Can’t Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West (GRiZ REmix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Nov 25th brought us German prodigy Zedd‘s newest release. Getting a lot of love throughout North America with this one.

Zedd – Stars Come Out feat. Heather Bright: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Nov 16th gave the “iPod song” a new identity

Caesars – Jerk It Out (Sawgood Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Remembrance Day had all the vets going wild with the latest from Blood Music’s LeBreton.

LeBreton – Ghoul: LISTEN TO IT HERE 

Nov 4th was Deadmau5 week … with “Aural Psynapse” being the treat of choice

Deadmau5 – Aural Psynapse: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Oct. 27th had Nico Jaar‘s newest on blast!

Sneaky Sound System – Always By Your Side (Nicolas Jaar Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Oct. 20th brought Bombs Away …

Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (Bombs Away Dubstep Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE 

Oct. 14th … it’s all Bassssss.

Ferry Corsten – Check It Out (Bassjackers Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Thanksgiving!!!! Shots to the head with this one.

Headshotboyz – Sweton: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Sept. 30th was all Killa Killa….

Easy – Heatshock (The Killabits Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Sept. 23rd had Toddla T in town

Toddla T – ‘Streets So Warm’ feat. Wayne Marshall & Skream: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Sept. 16th….where’s the Dillon at?!?!?

Toddla T – Take It Back (Dillon Francis Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Sept. 9th … some Toronto swag. Poupon just might be the next big thing!

Poupon – Searching EP: LISTEN TO IT HERE

And that’s that. Can’t wait to hear what’s going to be dropping in 2012. I have a feeling EDM is going to hit even higher heights — and I’m stoked for it. Have a Happy New Year………………….xx

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October has passed. It’s back to reality and the cold months that await us. It’s hard not to get a tad depressed knowing that a good five months of winter are ahead, but for many of us that just means snowboarding, hockey and lots of vodka to keep us warm. And if should happen that you don’t partake of any of the aforementioned, I’ve grabbed a couple of tracks that will take you out of your misery for the time being.

The first is a relevantly new video from the boys of Bombs Away. This Australian duo are absolute wizards in the studio, and have a way of making some of the most catchy sounds with perfect hooks. I shared a couple of their songs recently, and today I’ll unveil a few more of their gems. Check ‘em out — I’m willing to bet you’ll be looking for a brand new Bombs Away T-shirt soon enough.

Thomas Hart (vocals/synth) and Sketch (guitar/vocals/DJ) aren’t your typical duo. Loud, brash and ready to rock, they are the perfect showmen. I hate comparing groups or artists, especially from the standpoint of personality, but Bombs Away are the Aussie LMFAO. They have a great way of entertaining the crowd, and nothing’s out of bounds for them. With tracks like these, the buzz is growing.

A tuff video to drop at the beginning of November, but remember: pool parties are only eight months away! A nicely even balanced track of heavy electro and top 40 pop. Oh, and there’s a little bit of eye candy, too.

Bombs Away – Super Soaker: WATCH IT HERE

Here’s a couple of remixes that I thought you might like checking out. The first is one of my favourite tracks of all time; as a kid in grade 7, I thought Coolio was the greatest rapper ever. It’s hard saying that with a straight face now, but to be naïve was a beautiful thing. Good times. The song still is a favourite of mine, and whenever it pops up on my iPod or on the radio I will never change it. Bombs Away took a song I thought was all but forgotten and put a dubstep touch on it. Judge for yourself, but I like it.

Bombs Away – Gangsters Paradise (Dubstep): LISTEN TO IT HERE

This is their take on Israel Cruz’s “Party Up.” A huge club track that will kickstart any event you’re playing at. A definite download.

Israel Cruz – Party Up (Bombs Away Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Lastly, a song that I already highlighted in that previous post — but it’s just too good to be left out if we’re talking about these guys. This remix has emotion, heart and energy. The perfect combo and an immediate fav — plus it’s free! The original isn’t bad, either.

Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (Bombs Away Dubstep Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE 

Bombs Away!…………………xx

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Broooooooooooooklyn!!!! A special edition of Sweets of the Week brought to you from Williamsburg, Brooklyn New York City. As you can imagine, I’m running around to every record store I can find to hear tracks I’ve never heard before to lay on a silver platter for you. So I won’t have a long post today, but with the treats I’m leaving you I doubt you’ll mind. Let’s do it.

New artist, and this track is sooooooooo incredibly amazing — bump at full blast and listen to the whole track, ’cause it keeps getting better all the way to the end. Griz baby!

GRiZ – Rock N Roll: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Next up is an Australian duo who keep impressing me with their style. Here’s the new one.

Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts (Bombs Away & KOMES Bootleg Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

And I still can’t get enough of this banger. So big …

Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (Bombs Away Dubstep Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

And the rest: sweets that caught my taste buds …

A nice preview from the Swedish legend. At the 2:30 mark it gets gooooooing …

Digitalism – Circles (Eric Prydz Remix) [Official Preview]: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Justice remixed by a dude who sounds like … Justice. What? Nice!

Justice – Horsepower (Soul Machine Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

And lastly a sick video from Adam Tensta. Monkey see, monkey do …

Adam Tensta – The Monkey (w. Spoek Mathambo): LISTEN TO IT HERE

I’m off to check The Knife Party, Japanese Popstars, AC Slater and Kill the Noise!

Keeping you up-to-date faster than a New York Minute……………xx

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