Love him or hate him, Skrillex has changed the game as far as the Electro-Step crossover is concerned. From Screamo heart throb to affirmative wobble master, through wave after wave of solid low-end outings Sonny Moore has led the way for a new generation of Electro orientated artists while showing little sign of sheltering the vivacious energy alongside it. Anyone brave enough to take that intimidating soundscope and inject it into the work of The Doors was bound to see a mixed reception, but the postive influx of support for Breakn’ A Sweat suggests that the senseless bitching has been iradicated by a warm sense of industrious respect.

Of a similar mindset is German Electro House newcomer and labelmate Zedd, slamming the door on genre defiancy and ripping the Beatport charts a new one at every possible turn. In a self-fulfilling romp of distored lead work and frantic melodic peaks, the clean shaven fuzz of Anton Zaslavski’s potent remodel extends a clubworthy shelf life to Skrillex’s original, encapsulating the same low-end authority of the original stalemate stand-off to hit home a more Electro orientated offering than that of its 2-step original. We may have heard it all before, but oversubscribed sub genre remains aurally stimulating at the hands of two of its key players.

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Skrillex & The Doors – Breakn’ A Sweat (Zedd Remix)

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1978 saw distinct German Disco force inject the industry with a song that no one really knew how to deal with. Mustering chart action across the globe, however, it seemed that the quirky grooves of ‘Rasputin’ had caught a ears along the way. Far further down the line, Swedish brothers in-the-beat Enzio and Emilio could be found attempting to rekindle the fire of the beloved genre with a 21st century twist. In the wake of their debut single ‘Soul Train’, the young Stockholm duo have taken substantial pride is assuming the role of their country’s more creative House collective.

In a bid to emasculate the original 70’s crowd pleasers avid ‘cheese’ factor, the scattered tweaks and buckled disco vibes of the duo’s next track marks something of an evil professor status for the rising Swedes. Amid a scene of often mind numbing unoriginality, this daringly different outing suggests there are still a few crucial wildcards on the European circuit to be turned over. Enzio and Emilio are definitely one of them.

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Originally released as part of the Icelandic band GusGus‘ eighth studio album last year, ‘Within You’ and its sophisticated appeal gets an ultimate remix treatment from Norway’s possibly most potent Progressive House duo to date. Famed by their affinity for large beats and stadium-esque synth lines, Carl Louis and Martin Danielle, fresh off their debut single on Thomas Sagstad’s newly launched Strictly Rhythm sublabel, FiveAM, give the original’s relaxing and canorous instrumentals a proper revamp á la big room House. While the original focuses on sweeping strings and a significant dose of soulfulness, the Carl Louis and Martin Danielle remix reflects on a set of heavy-stepping kicks and those signature synths of theirs to make up this Norwegian pair’s inaugural release of 2012.

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Coming off an immensely successful 12 months on his behalf, making three essential appearances on Prydz’ Pryda Friends label, a noteworthy release on Dirty South’s Phazing Records as well as several live performances alongside Eric Prydz himself, Jeremy Olander kickstarts the New Year off in the same vein by giving of two long-awaited singles of his. While ‘The Drew’ and it’s intricate synth lines and chugging beats make up the headliner of this two-track EP, ‘Animal Garden’ proves to be as equally impressive with a silky smooth flute and some finely tuned baselines. Despite the fact that some may deem free give-aways to be synonymous with the lack of quality, these two tracks’ proficiently crafted build-ups indicate that no such conclusion can be drawn.

‘The Drew’ and ‘Animal Garden’ are now out to download, free of charge!

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Jeremy Olander – The Drew (Original Mix)

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Originally released in 2003, Scandinavian duo Djuma Soundsystem’s club classic with strong Middle Eastern influences gets a modern revamp by aspirational, Hasselt based Siege, real name Sieg Motmans. Following on from last year’s appearance on Pete Tong’s world renowned Essential Selection with Lox, this Belgium producer and Dj continues to show high ambitions as far as his production outlet goes. Raking in support from the likes of Pete Tong, Tiësto, Thomas Gold and Kaskade, Siege’s impressive remodel of this 21st century, string-filled club anthem borrows significantly from the original while still bringing his own proficiency to the table. After a slightly edited phrase of the original’s oriental strings, an entrancing synth lead and beefy bottom layers are due to carry the light for what is looking to be another prolific year for this young Belgian.

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Any self-professing club aficionado appreciates that where timeless Electronic outings are concerned, Chicane’s infamous collaboration with Bryan Adams takes the biscuit as far as its longevity and continuous modern appeal are concerned. But where Chicane’s beloved original churned global hysteria from day one, the highly anticipated bootleg by Parisian House monger Norman Doray and his like-minded Swedish Peer Albin Myers has struck similar gold. First dropped in 2009 at Sunburn Festival in Goa, the suspense surrounding the duo’s much-adored take on the cultivating club anthem has been lapped up across the globe, making a swell of positive noise for this mysterious unofficial remodel from two of European House music’s most sought-after players.

Having donned his debut compilation to Strictly and with forthcoming stormer Trilogy alongside Arno Cost and Laidback Luke, Doray has proven himself a true European beatsmith, while Stockholm’s Myers has continued to whip up global recognition with his solid peak time offerings while relishing in the hotly anticipated Hells Bells for Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak label. Together, however, this Progressive dream-team mark an all-time-high for exciting and high quality bootlegs. Fusing Chicane’s unforgettable synth line with their own haunting ethnic lead, the duo drive an impressively heavy backbone into this defining Euphoric history-piece, bringing an essential 21st century front of dancing melodics and well-oiled beats to do a world of justice to this imaginative imitation that boasts twice the energy and excitement of the original. In an age where fusing an accapella to an instrumental constitutes a bootleg, Doray and Myers’ optimal efficiency and undeniable care in the preservation of the energetic backbone to this adored club classic mark that as well as being two of the modern industry’s most respectful players, their ability to make something amazing out of Dance music’s rich history is unrivalled.

Words by Dan Carter

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Based out of London, Brett Ewels, professionally known as Louis La Roche, has come to star as an essential French house export from England over the past few years. Despite being merely 21 years old, the triumphs of Louis La Roche can be traced back as far as early 2008 and are responsible for causing some serious impact on the French house scene ever since. Having recurringly shown indications of a great deal of talent and versatility, Ewels is back for his first outing in 2012, taking it upon himself to give Riva Starr and Fatboy Slim’s Get Naked a proper revamp. While the original has seen steady support jetting in from the likes of Pete Tong among others, the Louis La Roche interpretation reflects upon a significantly funkier and more summerish appeal as well as a clever use of the distorted vocals of Beardyman.

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The pair that primarily crossed paths along with Fedde Le Grand’s request to have Nicky Romero remix his successful ‘Rockin’ High’ single in late 2010 seem to have found themselves making up one heck of a contrast as they now, in celebration of Nicky’s birthday and to welcome the new year with glamour, release two of their eagerly-awaited collaborations free of charge. Previously told to be an installment on Mark Knight’s Toolroom label, Freaky headlines this free give-away EP with a monumental showcase of the duo’s reputable productions skills in its robotic vocal, heavy-stepping and dominant kickdrums and builds of warped sounds. Accompanied by the brilliantly sweeping and contorted electro-house lead, grinding baselines, discreet percussions, pounding kicks and attitude-filled MC Gee vocal of Slacking, this two-track package now out for free sets the standards for 2012 awfully high.

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Fedde Le Grand & Nicky Romero – Freaky (Original Mix)

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Fedde Le Grand & Nicky Romero feat. MC Gee – Slacking (Original Mix)

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Lavish Electro House duo Cazzette have been something of a recurring favourite on the Electronic Dance Music circuit lately. In a short yet prevailing burst of remixes that have seen the young Swedes infuse ‘Levels’ with their efficiently distinct take of the genre, Alexander Björklund and Sebastian Furrer have made some positive movements given their relatively sparse discography. But having already scoped out the assurance of their undeniable dancefloor dominance, their first original mark on the scene comes just in time and with all the potential that was previously prescript by the likes of Tiesto, Avicii and Sebastian Ingrosso. Driving the debut single’s building synths and incorporating the familiar filler of Fatboy Slim’s ‘Right Here, Right Now’ until an official vocal line is established, their apex forms a deep plunge into the realms of solid modern Electro House, dealing in discordant lead play and mechanic cadence to forge one of the genres most crucial contributions to date. With further promise of an official release on the horizon we can safely assume that where Cazzette spent 2011 proving their bearing on global Dance music, the New Year will open the floor to a fresh force of young and hopeful European club music.

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With a vocal duty from America-born, Australia-based singer-songwriter Erik Hecht and enchanting instrumentals on behalf of Dirty South and up-and-coming trio Those Usual Suspects, Walking Alone has become one of the best received anthem of the fourth quarter of 2011. Officially premiered as the ”Essential New Tune” in the Swedish House Mafia sit-in on the Essential Selection, this Phazing Records release has, since day one, caught the affection of electronic dance music heads from all around the world with Hecht’s pleasant and sing-along friendly vocals, its uniquely knitted intro and a significant dose of sweepy and catchy synth lines, accompanied by well-crafted baselines.

2011 is drawing to an end and another 12 months are about to arise. Considering the release of Dirty South, Thomas Gold and Kate Elsworth’s follow-up to Alive, titled Eyes Wide Open, is set to release in early 2012, it’s safe the safe 2012 is set to become another triumphant year for camp Phazing. And as the sought-after acappella for ‘Walking Alone’ is now out to download for free, you can expect nothing short of a spectacular remix and mash-up frenzy with this one involved in near future.

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Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone (Original Mix)

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Building atop Poker Pets’ most prominent Disco-House music trademark to date, featuring an unremitting vocal from British soul singer phenomen Nate James, that saw its original and well-received release in 2005 through Positiva Records lead to a solid placing at #43 on United Kingdom’s general music chart, 17 year old Dutchman Ebbo Kraan, better known as Ebbo Riginal, gives this Positiva classic, titled Lovin’ You, a modern revamp for a give-away in these final days of 2011. As opposed to his fellow countrymen’s essential onslaught on the electro- and progressive House scene, Kraan is looking to build his foundations with a considerably groovier sound. Bringing back the highlighted sounds of disco in the 70’s and 80’s and its funky and timeless piano to come together with a slice of modern-day tech-house, this young and outrightly promising producer represents another side of Holland’s sccessful producer outlet.

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From last year’s distinct Tarantula hit to the quite recent remix of Heroes Of The Night by techno legend Umek and Christan Cambas, Swedish-American duo Pleasurekraft has succeeded in becoming two of the most outstanding icons of the modern-day tech scene. Kicking off the release of their 2011 challenger named Carny in April and their take on Sneaky Sound System’s We Love in August, Pleasurekraft present us another trademark of their well-reputed signature sound and iconic way of filtering vocals. Many words could be suitable for describing this highly rated tech-house pair and inimitable might just be the one actually justifying their top submissions to the scene. In times where sentimentality and generosity seem to be two key words for clubland, their eagerly-awaited remix of Porcelain Black and Lil Wayne’s This Is What Rock N Roll Looks Like is now given away for free!

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