Coming off his second tech appearance in terms of the release of Peacock, the remix of Titanium and I Am The Law, Gregori Klosman returns to his ambitious club sound to render a new single. Already having a fruitful year as a result to his punchy signature releases that, in late 2010, paved the way for such vital strikers as Fuckin’ Down, Mutfakta and an extensive string of hit remixes, Klosman’s year of 2011 has yet to be filled further with a dash of his latest smash – Kameha. With a pack of top notch releases, including Endless, Bombata, Zulu and numerous remixes on Stronger, The Flavour and Sweet Dreams, covering this year’s outlet of the Paris resident, the cage of France’s ever rising reputation within the House scene continues to rattle as the powerhouse that is Gregori Klosman comes out with the infectious baselines and high-pitched synths of Kameha for a release via Spinnin Records.

Gregori Klosman – Kameha [Spinnin Records] – Beatport Link

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Taken from Martin Solveig’s recently released fifth studio album, entitled ”Smash”, Big In Japan – featuring Canadian electro-pop trio Dragonette and, appropriately enough, the dynamic Japanese female group Idoling!!! – gets the remix treatment. Quite remindful of one of its prosperous predecessors, Hello, the single that is told to be the next major off the hands of the Parisian reflects upon a pop-like feel with a dash of retro and induces, alike former Solveig singles, producers a desire to creatively process the playful Solveig instrumentals.

Armed with their filthiest and hottest electro sound combinations to date, the first remix duty hails from the holy grail of electronic dance music, Amsterdam, and the corner of the up-and-coming Les Bros duo. Borrowing heavily from the original’s memorable build-ups and colorful vocals, the remix later emerges in its natural grace with a uniquely knitted dubstep and electro-house blend of intermittent beeps, fierce baselines and their sturdy signature wobbles to show the Dutchmen’s aspiring production knack.

Also aboard this package is a remix from Melbourne residents of Denzal Park. Apart from the futuristic Les Bros take, the Aussie interpretation represents that traditionally thumping club sound, only in a better shape than ever. Atop the cheeky and catchy vocals, Denzal Park add a repetetive chord progression which fluctuates in between an essential siren crescendo and a dark, hard-hitting drop adapted to fully cause impact in everything from your local bar to the most sophisticated of nightclubs.

The remix package to ‘Big In Japan’ is now out on Martin Solveig’s own Mixture Stereophonic label.

Martin Solveig & Dragonette feat. Idoling!!! – Big In Japan (Les Bros & Denzal Park Remixes) [Mixture Stereophonic] – Beatport Link

Martin Solveig & Dragonette feat. Idoling!!! – Big In Japan (Les Bros Remix)Martin Solveig & Dragonette feat. Idoling!!! – Big In Japan (Denzal Park Remix)

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Since the inception of the grooves of his debut single in 2008, Michaël Canitrot has firmly grown into a pioneer and household name for anything summerish. What started off with a solid sounds of traditional house music has come to develop into the feel-good vibes of sing-along Summer concoctions. Coming off the release of You And I in mid 2010, followed by this year’s, hands down, amazing Summer contender that is When You Got Love, also featuring the voice of Ron Carroll, the Frenchman comes out with a new, blinding single. Made up by an epitome of sounds strongly influenced by the French house genre, growling baselines, stomping kicks and plump complementary tiers, Blue Collision instantly resembles the colour of blue and consists of systematically structured instrumentals to successfully make up an enchanting climax, which, in conjuction with a soothing and emotional interlude, makes up Canitrot’s fourth appearance under his own Aime Music label.

Michael Canitrot – Blue Collision [Aime Music] – Beatport Link
iTunes Link

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Returning to the London based Cr2 Records after their frisky remix on Something On Your Mind in March are Kam Denny and Paul Zala who combined make up Denzal Park. Thunderous and steady beats becoming their trademark, as most recently proven with the highly-supported Militia single on Neon Records, the offering now out on the record label of Mark Brown, half of MYNC, screens the Aussie pair’s top notch characteristics and handiness on anything dynamic. Also coming off their ’stutter kids’ take on Tonite Only’s We Run The Nite and having the progressive cut out of Art vs. Science’s With Thoughts lined up for emittance, Nammos is unveiled. Fronted by the symphonic and triumphant strings in the break, firm, bumpy drums and floor filling stabs, Nammos is out now through Cr2.

Denzal Park – Nammos [Cr2 Records] – Beatport Link

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Fresh off the release of his 2011 rework of Tiësto’s Love Comes Again, the Dutchman who debuted at #24 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ’s poll this year, Hardwell, comes out with the 39th episode of his weekly On Air radio show on Sirius XM since its initial launch in March of this year. Reflecting upon an hour of his diverse track preferences, the On Air show is slowly yet steadily becoming a landmark more and more iconic with the permanent force that is Hardwell. However, this week’s mix includes the dub mix of Swedish House Mafia and Knife Party’s forthcoming Antidote single, Kaskade’s remix on Zedd’s Shave It, Michael Woods and Duvall’s Last Day On Earth release, Michael Calfan’s now chart-topping Resurrection, the massive Raise Your Head from Alesso as well as the Australian-bred Tommy Trash’s remix on Slumber and many other

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Tracklist:

01. Michael Calfan – Resurrection (Axwell’s Recut Club Version) [Axtone]
02. Tiësto feat. BT – Love Comes Again (Hardwell 2011 Rework) [Black Hole]
03. Hardwell & JoeySuki – Munster [Revealed]
04. Chris Lake – Sundown (Laidback Luke Remix) [Ultra]
05. Michael Woods feat. Duvall – Last Day On Earth [Diffused]
06. Alesso – Raise Your Head [Refune]
07. Example – Midnight Run (Hardwell & JoeySuki Bootleg) [White Label]
08. Beauriche – Peppermint Disco [White Label]
09. Steve Forte Rio feat. Lindsey Ray – Slumber (Tommy Trash Remix) [Musical Freedom]
10. Rihanna – Where You Have Been [Island Def Jam] w/ Avesta & B Valley – Dutchano (Laidback Luke Edit) [Mixmash] (MAKJ Bootleg)
11. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote (Dub Mix) [EMI]
12. Zedd – Shave It (Kaskade Remix) [Owsla]

/Jesper & Anton

With the ground-breaking Levels now officially out, Avicii is arguably the largest deal in clubland at the moment. On top of selling out spacious clubs and stadiums like no other, the 22 year old hit-smith that is Sweden’s Tim Bergling has shown indications of being in possession of that desirable touch of Midas, the Greek legend king whose unique ability was to turn everything he touched into gold. Indeed, there has been quite a few golden gems emerging from Avicii headquarters and At Night management this year, including Fade Into Darkness and Sunshine and literally a horde of ID’s. And with Dancing In My Head, with singer Eric Turner, and Before This Night Is Through (Bad Things), under his Tim Berg moniker, coming up, the hereunto unstoppable rise of Avicii is certainly not looking to simmer down anytime soon.

Nevertheless, the young Swedish prodigy hit the decks at Super Glow, DC Armory in Washington, United States last Friday for a three hour marathon, during which the over 10 000 strong crowd raved to a few more than one unreleased Avicii, a bunch of old ones and new tracks like Alesso’s Raise Your Head, Michael Calfan’s Resurrection and the Alesso remix to Titanium. The live set, tipped by a blinding, new opening track from the Swede, ventured cyberspace recently as a result to getting a spin on Sirius XM yesterday and has been the talk of the town ever since. Frankly, there are quite a few more than one town involved in this matter as a sample of what many deem the ”next” Levels is well on its way of going viral across the globe. The rumours saying it’s one of the new collaborations in between the Swede and Nicky Romero due to a mysterious tweet made by Romero himself linking the video embedded after the tracklisting below has now been confirmed to be true.

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Tracklist:

01. Avicii & Nicky Romero – Nicktim w/ Justice – D.A.N.C.E (Acappella) [Ed Banger]
02. Tim Berg – Bromance (Avicii’s ‘Arena’ Mix) [PinkStar] w/ Axwell feat. Max C – I Found U (Accapella) [Axtone] w/ Tim Berg feat. Amanda Wilson – Seek Bromance (Avicii’s ‘Arena’ Vocal Mix) [Ministry Of Sound]
03. Tom Hangs feat. Shermanology – Blessed (Avicii Edit) [Spinnin]
04. Coldplay – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Avicii ‘Tour’ Mix) [White Label]
05. Ash – Let Me Show You Love (Ash & Avicii’s ‘Hype Machine’ Mix) [White Label]
06. Avicii – Fade Into Darkness (Albin Myers Remix) [Ministry Of Sound]
07. ID (30min30sec) w/ Tim Berg – Alcoholic (Acappella) [Joia]
08. ID (36min)
09. Avicii – ”ID2″ (39min45sec)
10. David Guetta feat. Sia – Titanium (Alesso Remix) [F*** Me I'm Famous]
11. Michael Calfan – Resurrection (Axwell’s Recut Club Version) [Axtone]
12. Avicii – Sweet Dreams (Swede Dreams Mix) [Joia]
13. Avicii – Levels (Original Mix vs. Vitzi’s Old School Intro Edit) [LE7ELS / Universal]
14. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Save The World (Alesso Remix vs. Original Mix) [EMI]
15. Skitzofrenix & Jeff Doubleu – Rushin’ [Sneakerz Muzik]
16. Avicii & Sebastien Drums – My Feelings For You [Work Machine]
17. Avicii feat. Salem Al Fakir – Silhouettes [White Label]
18. Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling (Instrumental Mix) [Refune]
19. Armin van Buuren feat. Laura V – Drowning (Avicii Remix) [Armada]
20. Pendulum – The Island (Steve Angello, AN21 & Max Vangeli Remix) [Size / One More Tune]
21. Robyn – Hang With Me (Avicii’s ‘Exclusive’ Remix) [Konichiwa]
22. Tiësto feat. C.C. Sheffield – Escape Me (Avicii Remix ‘At Night’) [Musical Freedom]
23. Nadia Ali – Rapture (Avicii ‘New Generation’ Remix) [Smile In Bed]
24. Toni Braxton – Make My Heart (Avicii ‘Replacer’ Mix) [White Label]
25. Phonat – Set Me Free (Avicii Remix) [MofoHifi]
26. Tiësto feat. Nelly Furtado – Who Wants To Be Alone (Philip D Remix) [Musical Freedom]
27. Cirez D – On Off [Mouseville] w/ Axwell feat. Errol Reid – Feel The Vibe [Axtone]
28. Tiësto vs. Diplo – C’mon [Musical Freedom]
29. Congorock – Babylon (Steve Angello Edit) [Fool's Gold]
30. Duck Sauce – aNYway [Fool's Gold] w/ De Bos – On the Run (Ralvero ‘Get Down’ Remix) [Deal]
31. Steve Angello – KNAS [Size]
32. Sander van Doorn – Reach Out [Doorn] w/ The Source feat. Candi Station – You Got The Love (Acappella) [Positiva] w/ Steve Angello, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso & Laidback Luke feat. Deborah Cox – Leave The World Behind (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. SHM ‘Dark Forest’ Edit vs. Original Mix) [Axtone]
33. Miike Snow – Silvia (Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South Remix) [Refune]
34. Norman Doray & David Tort – Chase The Sun [Nero]
35. Blake Lewis – Sad Song (David Tort Remix) [Tommy Boy] w/ The Temper Trap – Sweep Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South Remix) [Infectious] (Avicii Bootleg)
36. Alesso – Raise Your Head [Refune]
37. Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400 [UKW]
38. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote (Vocal Mix) [EMI]

The brilliant, new Avicii collaboration with Nicky Romero played in front of thousands in Washington on November 18th 2011.

/Anton

Whilst still thriving thoroughly from the successful releases of Hi Scandinavia and Svenska on Zouk Recordings, Matisse & Sadko have undubitably made their mark on dance music aristocracy. Specialized in beats and progressions suitable for nothing but the main room, the originality of these two Russian brothers, Alexander and Yury Parkhomenko, has helped them successfully spear the most impenetrable of barriers along with the ascent of their highly-supported repertoire. Now returning to the prestigious Armada Music of Armin van Buuren to preview their third and most likely not final release on the well-known label group, the Russian duo unveil a third single to join the Axtone-signed Trio with Arty and The Legend, with Swanky Tunes, on the list of sought-after, unreleased Matisse & Sadko outputs.

Like a set weapon of dancefloor filling capacity, the dark hybrid that is Amulet recently emerged after a premiere on Armin van Buuren’s A State Of Trance radio show. Similar to the grooming of the aforementioned triumphs, Amulet is a genuine brew of a mysterious chant that you would expect from Scandinavia’s Lapps, extended, symphonic notes and dominant rolling sounds, tipped by a perfectly pitched trance synth loop, the newest single from Matisse & Sadko appears as a pacemaker any drove of fist-pumping club music heads would joyfully bear.

‘Amulet’ is set for release on December 19th.

/Anton

It seems Steve Angello’s Size Records is looking to add another pair of talents to their already prominent roster as the first sample of a new Size release from two aspiring Swede’s has surfaced. Already getting recurringly played by the likes of Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, Alexander Lager and Johannes Gustafsson who combined make up the newly launched duo outfit Qulinez have evidently come up with one serious peak-time concoction. Coming off the upbringing of camp Size’s Tim Mason, Third Party, AN21, Max Vangeli, Junior Sanchez and Kim Fai to name a few, Qulinez join in as another distinct and vital addition to the Size line-up with the upcoming debut being this unprecedented record, entitled Troll.

Flipping from smooth, silky tones and a red hot synth-like progression into transcendent, growling chords, uplifting bottom layers and a powerful distinction, Troll is undoubtedly an offering of anthemic measures.

‘Troll’ is set to release on Size Records in 2012.

RIP from Sebastian Ingrosso’s show at Club Glow in Washington, USA

Sebastian Ingrosso playing the track live in Washington

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Since last year’s ‘Release’ installment on Size Records, Harry Bass and Jonnie Macaire who make up Third Party, have been two of the talented powerhouse’s behind the rise of a new generation of camp Size and Swedish House Mafia. Having the Duel single and a streak of astounding remixes on Carry Me Home, Save The World, I Believe In and Militia fuelling their relentless march as one of the more aspiring duo’s of the modern-day house music scene, the London pair is undoubtedly thriving in an upbringing of success and glory. With the imminent releases of Feel and their inimitable take on Red Hot Chili Peppers’ almighty Otherside single being two longed-for anthems to be, Third Party release their newest making, taking on Scottish R&B phenomena Emeli Sandé’s new single alongside Naughty Boy – Daddy.

Blending the soulful and powerful voice of the Scotland-raised singer with progressively sweeping chords quite reminiscent of some of the recent works off the hands of Dirty South, solid kicks and an emotionality unlike others on behalf of the London duo, this is one for the big room.

The Third Party remix to ‘Daddy’ is now out on Virgin Records.

Emeli Sandé feat. Naughty Boy – Daddy (Third Party Remix) [Virgin Records] – iTunes Link

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After the successful launch of the original and whilst Kaskade’s newly released ”Fire & Ice” album is strongly climbing the charts, tastes of two sturdy remixes of the American’s 2011 trademark single Eyes have emerged.

Following numerous well-turned-out collaborations in Sending My Love and remixes to Maximal Crazy and Calling, R3hab and Swanky Tunes are now tramping their seperate ways to independantly remix Kaskade’s surpassing Eyes with an absolute stunning vocal from Mindy Gledhill. Whilst the original represents what we deem one of his best tracks to date with an unattainable emotionality and his heartfelt signature sound, Ultra Records seem to have been in the look-out for a remix package with significantly rawer sounds as Wall Recordings’ essential protégé, R3hab, and the Russians of Swanky Tunes were brought in to give their club suitable takes on Eyes.

What at first appears to be another throbbing example of R3hab’s chainsaw-sounding signature drop later breaks down to thoroughly create a widely spread contrast of sounds. Boasting a melodic and utterly beautiful piano lead that hovers softly atop the vocals from Ms. Gledhill and meaty kicks, the man behind Prutataaa, with Afrojack, and an armada of remixes on Without You, Koko and others is out with a teaser of his newest, dynamic remix.

Aside from the flexibility in the aforementioned remix, Swanky Tunes showcase nothing but their crisp chords, consistent drums and mincing baselines to round this package of alternate, harder versions of the silky original off as their The Legend making with Matisse & Sadko is becoming more eagerly awaited amongst house music heads by the day.

Kaskade feat. Mindy Gledhill – Eyes (R3hab Remix)
Kaskade feat. Mindy Gledhill – Eyes (Swanky Tunes Remix)

*Updated: Official preview of the Swanky Tunes remix

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Having been a core asset to the label since 2007, James Cayzer, professionally known as Jaytech, is one of the few, eminent geniuses in the world of progressive house music responsible for the rise of the sublabel to Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep. After the triumphant release of ”Temporarity”, the pack compiling brilliance and innovativeness from the Finnish duo Michael Cassette, Anjunadeep has become the leading release platform in terms of bringing forth the most harmonic of sounds lately. Hailing from London, Jaytech, the DJ and producer born and bred down-under, comes out with his third Anjunadeep EP in 2011, headlined by Overdrive – a thumping track with filtered, robot-sounding vocals, groovy beats and a euphoric lead.

Aboard the package is also a remix from PROFF, the Moscow-based veteran, whom gives the original a tad of his distinguished touch. Atop of the Overdrive’s progressive structure, the Russian adds a significantly darker edge, tougher beats and funky sounds for this full-blown remake.

Jaytech’s ‘Overdrive’ is now out on Anjunadeep along with a remix from PROFF.

Jaytech – Overdrive (Incl. PROFF Remix) [Anjunadeep] – Beatport Link

Jaytech – Overdrive
Jaytech – Overdrive (PROFF Remix)

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Pete Tong is back in a better shape than ever, delivering another sublime Essential Selection on prime-time BBC Radio 1 a mere month before Christmas. What starts off with a play of the upcoming Antidote from Swedish House Mafia and Knife Party then lingers into the premiere spin of the Alesso remix on Titanium and two hours of the very latest and hottest in electronic dance music. Also getting some air-time are the world renowned Pop Culture mix by Madeon, the catchy Wild World from Daddy’s Groove, a new remix from Kris Menace, a new installment on Defected Records and the latest single from Nervo before Ryan Raddon, better known as Kaskade, talks us through his ultimate 24 hours alongside the sounds of the uplifting single with Mindy Gledhill – Eyes.

The protégé of Eric Prydz and the Pryda Friends label, Jeremy Olander, joins in for a 15 minutes of fame to uncover a brilliant revamp of one of his earliest works, Love Flight, and debut the edit of Depeche Mode’s It’s No Good on BBC Radio 1. And last but not least, the Pryda remix on Meridian makes it second appearance on the show.

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Tracklist:

Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote (Vocal Mix) [EMI]
Nervo feat. Afrojack & Steve Aoki – We’re All No One [Capitol]
David Guetta feat. Sia – Titanium (Alesso Remix) [F*** Me I'm Famous]
Kaskade feat. Skylar Grey – Room For Happiness [Ultra]
Madeon – Pop Culture [White Label]
The 2 Bears – Work (Toddla T Remix) [Southern Fried]
Daddy’s Groove – Wild World [Test Pressing]
Delilah – Love You So (Joe Goddard Remix) [Atlantic]
Pnau – Unite Us (Kris Menace Remix) [Ministry Of Sound]

ESSENTIAL CONTENDER 1

Life & Death – Step Aside (Lightweight) [Visionquest]

ESSENTIAL CONTENDER 2

Butch – A Drummers Drama [Rekids]

ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE

Intruder feat. Jei – Amame [Defected]

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE WITH KASKADE

Kaskade feat. Mindy Gledhill – Eyes [Ultra]
The Cure – Love Song [Fiction]
Kaskade feat. Rebecca & Fiona – Turn It Down [Ultra]

Romanthony – Wanderer (Photo 51 Diffreaction Remix) [Dim Mak]
Maxxi Soundsystem – Make Or Break [White Label]
Cats & Dogs – Jon Bovi [Dirtybird]
Ross Evana – Losing Conciousness [Cecille]
Subb-An – This Place [Saved]
Julio Bashmore – Ensnare [Futureboogie]

15 MINUTES OF FAME WITH JEREMY OLANDER

Jeremy Olander – Fairfax [Pryda Friends]
Jeremy Olander – Love Flight 2012 [White Label]
Depeche Mode – It’s No Good (Jeremy Olander Edit) [White Label]
Adam Beyer & Alan Fitzpatrick – Human Reason [Drumcode]

WONDERMENTS

Dusky feat. Janai – It’s Not Enough [Anjunadeep]
BassDrumSnareDrum feat. Betty Steels – Pause Rewind [White Label]
Sébastien Tellier – La Ritournelle (Instrumental Mix) [Record Makers]

HOT MIX

Robytek & Shield – Way Of Life [Cadenza]
Santos – Primitive Cannible (Reboot Remix) [Monique Musique]
Riva Starr & Fatboy Slim feat. Beardyman – Get Naked (Carl Cox & Jon Rundell Remix) [Snatch!]
Gabriel Ananda – Hey Blop (Christian Smith Remix) [Mistakes]
Guy J & Henry Saiz – Meridian (Pryda Remix) [Bedrock]

ONE MORE TUNE!

Lana Del Rey – Video Games (Joy Orbison Remix) [Stranger]

/Anton