Posted by Scott Willats
Sorry if posting has been light this week. Sometimes life happens — but not to worry, we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming soon enough. Until then, I figured you’d want to check out the newly unveiled visuals from Tiësto and Wolfgang Gartner. This has bpm:tv Viewer Top 10 written all over it, no?
Be good to each other; I’ll be back soon enough bringing you all the freshest new soundz.
Posted by Scott Willats
Can’t believe it’s taken me so long to post this track! Released towards the end of WMC, it’s a massive banger from a legend and a soon-to-be-legend. I’m talking, of course, about Tiësto and Wolfgang Gartner, whom followers of this blog will recall shared a stage last year at Toronto’s Ricoh Coliseum. (Check out the review HERE.) Together, they’ve dropped “We Own The Night,” featuring vocals by Luciana. Tracks like this aren’t meant to be described — they’re meant to be shared. So allow me to share with you an instant classic courtesy of three artists the whole bpm Nation knows and loves.
Tiesto & Wolfgang Gartner feat. Luciana – We Own The Night (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Posted by Scott Willats
The eve of Miami Music Week, and you always knew these sweets were going to be something special — so sit back my friend, because it’s about to get a little hectic. Got some exclusive brand new cuts here from big names and no-names, major players and underground movers. This time of year you can’t help but smile. Suddenly it feels like springtime outside, and that calls for a toast. Coincidentally it’s also St. Paddy’s Day this weekend — which means, for those who can’t make the trip to sunny Florida, there are green beverages to take the pain away.
Enough chit chat. Let’s get in to it — with Tiësto remixing Canada’s own Autoerotique! This is incredibly huge: biggest, baddest Tiësto tune since “Strings.” Yeah, I said it!
Autoerotique – Bring That Beat Back (Tiësto Edit): LISTEN TO IT HERE
How many times can a song be remixed? At least one more, apparently. This take on Lana Del Rey‘s “Blue Jeans” has surpassed Kris Menace‘s mix as my fave. And wow — there is no label with more momentum than Bromance Records right now.
Lana del Rey – Blue Jeans (Gesaffelstein Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
I digress…
Beni – Last Night (Brodinski Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Not to be outdone, Afrojack has created a monster of his own. This bumps!
Afrojack – Fatility (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE)
It isn’t the Sweets without some dubby-wubby … this one with an almost-d’n'b twist.
Adam F- When The Rain Is Gone (Subscape Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
As cool as the other side of the pillow … Hype Jones goes a little AWOL.
Michael Jackson- Maria (Hype Jones LoveStep Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
My favourite member of The Glitch Mob just dropped a big track for us, and it’s everything you expect from him — and more. Ooah, u done it again.
OOAH – Don’t Stop Now: LISTEN TO IT HERE
Iy-yi-yi … not gonna lie, I didn’t know much about Delta Heavy until about 27 hours ago, when this dropped. This is the kind of dubstep I love: not just smashing your face in, but doing it with a melodic touch. Enjoy!!!
Fixers – Iron Deer Dream (Delta Heavy Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Diplo just tweeted:
@diplo Big free tune for all sxsw and wmc DJ homies .. Rasclat riddim w @vatogonzalez bit.ly/rasclat #boof
Vato Gonzalez & Diplo – Rasclat Riddim: LISTEN TO IT HERE
VISUAL SWEETS
Diplo is everywhere this week. Check out the new visuals for “Express Yourself.”
Swedish House Mafia are superheros. Not gonna lie — this video is pretty dope.
This, of course, is only the tip of the iceberg — many more songs will be released throughout the week. Be sure to check in every day, as this is the first place all those new tracks will be posted……xx
Posted by Scott Willats
Two of the bigger names in dance music have new material out this week — headline news for sure. Tiësto is bizzack with a banger, just in time for the Ultra Music Festival. The track, “Chasing Summers,” has the sound we’re growing accustomed to hearing from Tiësto: very uptempo, around the 126-130 bpm mark, with heavy doses of electro funk and bass. I’m a fan of this one, and with all the the Tiësto addicts out there, I’m pretty sure I won’t be alone.
Tiësto – Chasing Summers: LISTEN TO IT HERE
Then there’s Swedish House Mafia, a group that seems larger than life in the EDM world. They’ve been lacking a truly major hit since teaming up with Antidote, but this track hits the spot: classic and heavy at the beginning, only to morph into a big-room monster somewhere around the midway point. To be honest, when I listen to the Mafia it’s Axwell who usually dominates the sound but this release really balances all the contributions of all three in a unique way, and for that I applaud them.
Big track!
Swedish House Mafia – Greyhound (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Posted by Scott Willats
Chris Lake last night at Maison Mercer, Zeds Dead tonight at Kool Haus. I think this weekend is taken care of quite nicely.
However, there’s one event that needs to be highlighted specially. Tonight, Wrongbar plays host to the third annual Producing For Presents EP release party. This event is the reason the Faceless management team, Embrace Presents and all these Toronto artists are the cream of the crop in class and talent. For three years, some of the best local DJs have been hitting the studio to create some gems on behalf of the less fortunate. It will be a warm atmosphere with some rich tuneage. John Roman, Poupon, Gold ‘n’ Grams, Prince Club and Meech will all be out, so be sure to pop in and check the event. An automatic place on Santa’s Nice list for those who attend.
CLICK HERE to hear/read more about the event! At least come out for the eggnog!
On to the Sweets….
My Favourite track off the PFP3 EP, VLSONN keeps it slanted and crisp with DX707 … boogie!
Vlsonn – dx707: LISTEN TO IT HERE
SOFI has a cult-like following. In some camps she’s a prodigy and the scond coming. In some other camps she’s not so well known. I feel she has what it takes to go to the next level — and songs like this are helping.
Noisia, Sofi – Again Sometime (Extended Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
bpm Nation loves them some Tiësto. So this will be the biggest track to grab this week, as he takes on a classic. This tune will self destruct in five seconds!
Mission Impossible Theme (Tiësto Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Gigamesh has just given you your New Year’s Eve anthem. Thank him later.
Gigamesh – Burnin: LISTEN TO IT HERE
A mini-mix second to none. Gain on Top have absolutely created a beast and deserve top prize on chemicaljump.com.
Gain on Top – “Gimme Five” Minimix: LISTEN TO IT HERE
If you know me then you know I love Kris Menace. Whether it’s him, BlackVan or his newest creation Stars on 33, the Menace man gets it done. With a litttle help from Lawrence Tompson and Radical Peterson this is “Keep on Dancing”!
Stars On 33 – Keep On Dancing: LISTEN TO IT HERE
Visual Candy
The visuals are available for Brodinski‘s smash “Let The Beat Control Your Body.” The teaser to the release of the Bromance EP makes producing bangers with Gesaffelstein look so effortless. It’s incredible to think how big this song could end up being.
Jonas Rathsman‘s “Tobago” has been a song that I play once a day. It lifts your spirit in a subtle way without you really knowing. He shot a perfect video to match the song: laid back on the islands. Classic.
If it ain’t broke … “Loca People” was everyone’s guilty pleasure it came out. Well, we’re back for round two, as audio porn meets meets visual guilt. Yeah, I watched it twice. OK, three times.
And that’s your sweets for this week. See you guys at the shows……………………….xx
Posted by Scott Willats
A quick little post for you today. The Porter Robinson camp has created a quick little mini-documentary on the fast and furious life of the prodigy.
It’s been amazing to see the success this current crop of DJs have achieved in such a short period of time. Porter has been around for maybe two years, and the kid — he has yet to hit 20 — is already in high demand. A true inspiration to DJ’s and producers worldwide.
He’s also a prime example of the North American Revolution. These young gunz (Skrillex, Dillon Francis, The Killabits, Wolfgang Gartner, A-Trak, Zeds Dead) are taking over the scene and absolutely making the best music out there. This video shows the whirlwind life that they lead — and to be honest, if you’re easily made jealous, don’t press play. This guy is living it up right now, and when he produces songs like “100% In The Bitch,” you can easily see why.
Enjizzoy….!
Saaaahweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeets tahmahrrrah!
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Posted by Scott Willats
Monday came and passed. You went to www.bpmtv.com hoping, praying … needing your Monday Mash, and there was nothing there for you. For that I apologize. All I can do is give you a bonus Wednesday batch of goodies to help get you to Friday. So instead of wasting your time talking nonsense, I’ll start filling your goodie bag!
The Session
More and more, I’m beginning to love that smooth electronic sound. For a minute it was all heavy drums and kicks from the dubstep region. But now I’m feeling tracks like these. What you think? I think it’s free!
Treasure Fingers – Take My Hand: LISTEN TO IT HERE
That dubstep sound I just said was going away? Here’s a new one, lol. Of course it’s not going anywhere soon, and I don’t think many of us want it to go anywhere. This track is a great remix. Great because the original was already a banger and Jaybird just intensified it.
The Knocks - Brightside (Jaybird Dubstep Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
For a long time, people questioned Steve Aoki’s production values. His stage presence was undeniable, but his work in the studio left questions to be answered. Over the past two years, though, he has really stepped it up and improved on so many levels. Now he’s regarded as the ideal person to collaborate with. This one should be very big very soon!
Tiësto & Steve Aoki – Tornado: LISTEN TO IT HERE
And last but not least: I have just started following Dan Clare and it’s evident that the kid has a lot of talent. With smooth transitions and an ear for the crowd, he’s destined to be here for a while. This video is hawt! Follow him HERE.
That’s it, artist bio tomorrow….who could it be?
Posted by Scott Willats
A haunted weekend has passed, full of horror films starring B-list actors and lots and lots of fake blood. Just as many Halloween parties featuring club smoke, gummy worms and a battle for the best costumes. A lot of good concerts as well, especially in the Toronto area, as both Annie Mac and Madeon entertained crowds thanks to Embrace Presents.
Halloween is always a weekend crowded with events. Sometimes you just don’t have enough time and you’re forced to miss an event you were dying to see. Every time Annie Mac in town, you can pretty much guarantee that I’m there. It was not to be this year, and I’m still upset about that. All the same, I got to attend a lot of events and heard an awesome selection of new songs. Here are some of the bigger ones I came across.
The first is a nice little remix of Tiësto’s “Maximal Crazy” by Bassjackers. They’ve been absolutely killing it of late, and this is no different.
Tiësto – Maximal Crazy (Bassjackers Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Kylee Swenson’s vocals are heaven-sent in this track remixed by Kids at the Bar. Enjoy!
A new one just in time for Call of Duty: MW3. Put on your gas masks and play this at 1 a.m. when you go online to snipe the Spetsnaz.
F.O.O.L – The Beginning (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
And a little mainstream feel for you right now. I’m a huge fan of DJ Kue’s remixes (Lady Gaga‘s “Monster” and B.O.B.’s “Beast Mode” being among those that stand out). Now the four-eyed spinner is back with another batch — again taking on popular songs. Have a listen if you like — if not, no harm no foul. Very urban influenced here.
Nicki Minaj ft. Rihanna and Metafisix- Fly (It’s The DJ Kue Remix!): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Nicki Minaj feat. Drake – Moment 4 Life (DJ Kue Remix) – Dirty: LISTEN TO IT HERE
Brooklyn is my new favourite borough in New York and Savoy reps the BK just right.
Savoy – California Dreamin: LISTEN TO IT HERE
Deadmau5 this week……………..xx
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The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll results have been released along with the predictable controversies. This year the first grumblings heard on social networks were all about the now pop-friendly David Guetta took the coveted supreme spot away from Armin Van Buuren.
Here’s how the 10 vote-getters themselves responded on Facebook and Twitter.
1 – David Guetta – Thank you so much for making me number one at the top 100. I have the best fans in the world! -
2 – Armin Van Buuren – Thanks to everybody for the massive support this year no.2 @djmag & best trance! Congrats to @davidguetta for winning this year. -
3 – Tiësto – Thanks for being #1 in your heart, that’s the only thing that matters to me! -
4 – Deadmau5 – #4 again on the top100 DJ polls… hey, not bad for someone who isnt a DJ. Anythings possible folks! -
5 – Above & Beyond – Congratulations to David Guetta for topping the DJMag poll. And big thanks to everyone who voted for us, well chuffed with 5! 
Tx
6 – Avicii – HALF A MILLION LIKES … AND … NUMBER 6 in the WORLD!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE MY FANS!!!!!!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ x infinity
7 – Afrojack – Yeesssss #7!!!!! Thanks everyone for voting!!!!!! I fking love u guys!!! Wooot! And great celebrating JACKED last night! 2012 baby les gooo!
8 – Dash Berlin – THANK YOU ALL!
9 – Markus Schulz – Amazing to be in the top 10 again. Thanks to everyone for the support. -
10 – Swedish House Mafia – Big respect to all the Dj’s and the fans that have been supporting this scene and made it so big and it can only get bigger and better. Keep it up. Proud of you guys 
– Sebastian Ingrosso
Posted by Scott Willats
I really get the sense that Tiësto is trying to shed his name’s longstanding association with trance. When I interviewed him back in the spring, there was one question that really seemed to make him stop and think: “Now that you’re the biggest DJ in the world, is there ever a moment when you wish you could just be a nobody again and start from scratch?” He paused, smirked a little bit, and told me sometimes the thought crosses his mind.
I think the point he wanted to make is that he’s not a typical trance DJ anymore. The set he performed in Toronto that night in April proved it 100%. And this remix does more of the same. Joker, the UK dubstep DJ, has been chosen by Tiësto for his latest project, and I really like what Tiësto does with this track. More and more, the man is creeping into my heart — and, more importantly, staying relevant to today’s music. Brand new!
Joker feat. Silas – Slaughter House (Tiesto Remix)
Now, on the other side of that remix I have a brand new track from Joker — and funnily enough, it’s titled “My Trance Girl.” Is he switching sides with Tiësto switching sides? No, no, no. This is Joker: UK grime and grit at its purest. The track is clean and polished, but still gives you that dirty feel. It reminds me a lot of the track he did with Jess, but I don’t know that vocals would work here — they might ruin things. This has an anthemic quality around the push. If all trance girls get this dirty, I’m listening to the wrong genre.
Joker – My Trance Girl
Sticking with the dubstep feel, we move on to one of the best labels in the biz right now: Dim Mak. So yes, Aoki is a genius — and they have Canada’s pride and joy, Autoerotique, which is reason enough for us to support this label to the death. But what about those Villains? Their new EP Control the Future has been the bee’s knees on most of the blogs I check out. I tried it once, appreciated it and moved on. Then I tried it again … and this sh*t is heavy. I mean extremely well produced, well timed and killer electro dubstep house.
I hate labeling music, especially when you get an EP like this — because underneath all the names and genres, it’s just … good. Maybe that’s what the next genre should be called: good. I’m going to give you the “Control The Future” track to listen to today, but check the whole EP. It’s worth every penny.
Villains – Control The Future: LISTEN TO IT HERE
It’s Wednesday, and you know what that means: we’re halfway to Friday, lol. I’m trying to keep my hype levels down until at least tomorrow, but it’s growing. Can’t wait to see Biz and Sam killa killa it. Get your tickets right now!!!
Zeds Dead & Omar LinX – Rudeboy (Killabits Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Don’t forget to check out the original video — featuring some dudes I wouldn’t be surprised to see pop their headz in for a quick visit on the Pioneers.
Zeds Dead & Omar LinX – Rudeboy: WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
… we all believe in 1 thing, that if you’re doing something, make it big, let it bang, shout it loud, set it up, shut it down, just be sure to make us proud! … xx
