Shipstad & Warren- Just Like Your Father

"Just Like Your Father" is the latest release from teenage producers Luke Shipstad and Dylan Warren under Key Recordings. The label was spearheaded by Nick Stoynoff and Luke Shipstad himself quite sometime ago and has also been releasing melodic progressive tracks from both exclusive and non-exclusive artists. Also, what makes this release interesting is that albeit Luke Shipstad and Dylan Warren handling A&R duties for the label since day one together with Derek Silvester (Dezza), "Just Like Your Father" marks their debut release on the said label. Going back, this release, together with the original mix, caters two unique remixes from Andrew Playton and Westhill & Alenza.

Just Like Your Father (Original Mix)

Luke and Dylan just manifested the true sound of Key Recordings in the original mix of Just Like Your Father! The harmony in this track is simply blissful, and the rest follow-- truly a masterpiece.

Just Like Your Father (Playton Remix)

Playton is indeed one of the most demanded producers this season! Characterized to be full of crisp and clarity, the sound of this Russian producer is certainly something to die for! Before I forget, have you heard of Myon & Shane54's mash-up on this track with OceanLab's "Lonely Gir"l? If not, do a Youtube search right now.

Just Like Your Father (Westhill & Alenza)

The French producers, Westhill and Alenza also accept remix duties for the release, leaving a razor-edged, big-room, trance interpretation of "Just Like Your Father".

Shipstad & Warren's Key Recordings debut release, "Just Like Your Father" is out now! Be sure to support this release!

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Junior, ITod & J.J feat. MissuM- I Can Lead Your Mind

PR Records celebrates an energy-surging, pile-driving single from Junior, iTod, JJ, and MissuM— I Can Lead Your Mind. The record caters vocals of stadium anthem-material from MissuM, which can easily turn a crowd into a frenzy-driven one! Not just that, the original mix comes with quite a number of creative renditions from Emil Wirello, Fred Lilla, Fredrik Sjoo, Joel Smiel, Rogerio Lopez, S69, and Tweakknob— now this is what we call one massive release!

First remix on the line is the Emil Wirello Arena Mix— a record filled with punching percussion and stomping kicks. Next, Fred Lilla and Fredrik Sjoo kick off their respective razor-edge progressive remixes of “I Can Lead Your Mind”.

Joel Smiel cracks open a hyperactive remix for PR Records with intensely-electrifying chords and stereo-blasting basslines! Aside from which, Rogerio Lopez also adds his clean-cut, progressive version to the list.

Going to a more housey territory, S69 hands over a sparkling version of “I Can Lead Your Mind” dubbed as “S69 Epic Mix”. Last, we get to hear a more techno-like interpretation of the single in the hands of Tweakknob— certainly a piece packed with hypnotizing basslines and clashing chords!

A magnificent release we have here, from all the contributing artists to their respective remixes; PR Records takes off with one gigantic package!

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Interview with SOMETHING GOOD [2010]

There is definitely more to the Finnish duo, Something Good than eating oranges while playing the trombone with their feet, catching fish with their bare hands, as well as strolling the city in their funky-colored bicycles! Karolus Viitala and Otto Yliperttula are two young producers who believe that genre-classification has gone obsolete, and that what matters the most is putting a smile on people's faces with their music. Their sound at the moment ranges from smooth-sailing beach-inspired harmonies, to funky filtered club anthems, to uplifting soulful saxophone house tracks, and to groovy techno bombs! Aside from which, these guys have been racing Beatport charts and frequenting top-notch events around their hometown. Something Good-- the name says it all.

Hello Karolus and Otto! What’s up?

Yo Migs! It’s summer time here in Finland and wow what a summer it’s been. I can’t remember the last time we’ve had two weeks of almost 30 degrees celcius up here in the north. Lots of work and lots of great parties.. Last weekend we played at Danceteria Loveboat with Heikki L, Mr. A and Orkidea. Good times.

Can you describe to us your sound in three words?

Variable.

Big.

Groovy.

I’ve been dying to ask this question since your debut on Nellie Recordings: First “Solence”, and then “Kaywana”, how did the soulful saxophone frenzy come to be?

One of our good friends, Antti Hynninen, is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) saxophone players in Finland. We recorded the sax for Solence ages back but we were never really happy with the overall sound of Solence until it snapped into its place. Kaywana was something we had a good feeling about all the way from the beginning. We wanted a loose sub bass groove fitted in with Antti’s magic….and that we got. If you love the sax, you gotta love Mr. Hynninen.

Let's talk about tunes. . . can you share with us SG’s current top three tracks?

Something Good – Walking on Cirque (Something Good Bootleg)

Something Good – Marathon (CD-R)

Heikki L. and Lovetone – Airguitar (Spinnin’)

Aside from Finland, where else around the globe do you see a perfect breeding ground for your music?

We’ve been happy to notice that most of our new fans come from countries other than our native Finland. Switzerland, Germany, Greece and Sweden are at least in the top five. If speaking strictly about a breeding ground, England and France are obviously very important areas to gain attention in.

You guys are such an inspiration to quite a lot of fans out there, especially the youth. What message can you guys give to young aspiring producers who look up to Something Good as their inspiration?

1. This is something one of the greatest djs in Finland told us from the very beginning: Take your time. Nothing happens over night, or in a month or in a year. We haven’t even scratched the surface yet, but we’re pushing as hard as we can.

2. Do lots of remixes and promote yourself in all ways you can. Do videos, podcasts and radioshows. Get your name out there. All publicity is good publicity.

3. Don’t create tracks you think you should to follow the current trends…, create tracks you think sound and feel great… Remember, however, that it’s always a plus if the track is something that might really energize and get the dancefloor moving.

4. Do lots of different kinds of tracks…no one wants to listen to an EP with three identical tracks. That’s just boring.

Here's a question that branched out from curiosity: if your guise had not been “Something Good”, what would it be?

..Hard to say. Impossible even. WE ARE SOMETHING GOOD. FULL STOP.

Okay, how about this one: where do you see Something Good three to five years from now?

It’s really hard to say…but of course we wish great things would happen. Having a massive track. Playing a few big parties…maybe even at Ibiza..? It would be great to wake up in the morning and head to the studio…instead of going to work. I think our dream would be pretty much what Mr. Prydz posted a few weeks back: He had a laptop and a mini-keyboard in front of the pool at his villa in Ibiza and the post was “THIS IS MY STUDIO FOR THE NEXT THREE WEEKS”. It’s a long long way there…but we’re fighters ;) HA!

Would you guys name a track, “Otto & Karolus”?

I don’t think so. Or why not on the other hand. It could be a track we’re I play the flute and Otto plays the trombone with his feet while eating oranges. Every track we have named has gotten the name for a purpose… Every track has a story. If it would fit..then maybe yes?

For the last question, what can we expect from you guys in the near future?

Our new EP was just released. There’s a massive track coming out from us and Finnish producer Tom Fall. We have a huge track in the oven with Lovetone also. A new EP is coming out at the end of August, called MARATHON. The name obviously because we’re gonna be running the Helsinki City Marathon in Mid-August. We have a one week studio in the country side next week….something great is gonna happen there for sure :)

I, Miguel Libre, would like to thank you guys for your time in making this interview possible. Will definitely continue writing about your releases and will surely support you guys until the top! Best regards as always!

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Something Good- Kaywana / Cirque

For their third release on Nellie Recordings, Otto Yliperttula and Karolus Viitala, the two Finnish guys behind Something Good, present to us a golden box filled with heartwarming melodies and blissful sentiments— Kaywana / Cirque!

Something Good took their good old saxophone from the closet, conditioned it, and made magic once again. The result— Kaywana— a beautiful melodic piece accompanied by soul-awakening saxophone lead!

The feeling of heaven knocking on your doorstep always surfaces when piano tracks from Something Good are played. Thank the heavens; this release comes with one of those tracks! Cirque surely is one of those records that will always remind us why SG is named as such.

Nellie Recordings is glad to have witnessed the return of the Something Good on the label, and this release gives us infinite reasons why we should watch out for more good things to come!

SOUNDSCAPES-EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SOMETHING GOOD HERE!

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Pete Moss-Stitches (Da Funk's Valverde Remix)

Aside from being responsible for the six year old deep and tech house label, Acryl Music, Daniel Kneubühler, famously known as Da Funk, has proven himself as an indispensable figure in the scene. His celebrated sound has been characterized to be suave, deep, intoxicating, and sometimes electrifying. This time around, he takes remix duties for American producer Pete Moss and his new track, "Stitches".

The Da Funk's Valverde Remix of "Stitches" is not your ordinary deep house record. In fact, we get to hear a drift to the more atmospheric side of Dany's productions. From the dense and warm atmosphere he incorporates, to the tranquil and climactic peak heard in the track, the Valverde remix is truly a work of mastery and class.

The release is already out on Beatport, so be sure to support Da Funk's remix as well as the other tracks from the release!

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Alaa- American Dream

PR Records warmly welcomes Swedish producer, Alaa to its crew as he releases his highly captivating anthem, “American Dream”.

A melting pot of a stomping build-up and a lulling climax, American Dream definitely brings us to the softer and more melodic side of Alaa.

Experience that serene euphoria effortlessly brought to you by PR Records—grab your copy now!

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Memo Insua & Daniel Martinez- Verbatim

Memo Insua and Daniel Martinez just set the record for being the very first artists to sign deep music on Nellie Recordings! With their release, “Verbatim”, the duo opens up new doors for more musical diversity on the label. Moreover, Beatport chart-topping tandem, Sezer Uysal and Evren Ulusoy pour in a luscious remix for NELLIE059.

Crunchy percussion, echoing vocal bits, and thumping basslines were all effortlessly brought together in the original mix by Insua and Martinez— this is how the guys on Nellie make deep-drifting music!

Turkey-based deep house aficionados, Sezer Uysal and Evren Ulusoy show how they make authentic and highly-sophisticated deep house music as heard in their remix of “Verbatim”. As mentioned earlier, both Sezer and Evren have worked on top-notched pieces in the past, and having them on the label simply make things more exciting.

Nellie Recordings just drifted deeper into the sound, and releases like these are just hints of greater things to come!

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Justin de Guzman- Juice

Deeper Manila drifts to the edgier side of house music as they deliver a head-nodding, finger-snapping, body-swaying, and feet-stomping release from the big boss! Just after weeks of his highly-acclaimed release, “Malate” EP, Justin de Guzman is back with a brand new single, “Juice”.

“Juice” is the track that defines the new sound of Deeper Manila— a sound so vicious yet so groovy! From timely-executed transitions and breaks, to dark and big-room synths, Justin de Guzman’s “Juice” is truly a piece house connoisseurs must have their hands on.

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Dave Storm & Ricky Inch feat. Brian Lucas- I Don't Know

I don't know with you, but I think I just found one of the best vocal deep house tracks this year! That's right, two of the leading producers in the scene, Dave Storm and Ricky Inch worked together, with American vocalist Brian Lucas, to produce such a remarkable masterpiece. Moreover, celebrating this huge release are Dave Mayer, Deepbreath, Kyka, Soul Cola, URH, and Rony Breaker with their unique interpretations of "I Don't Know".

I Don't Know (Original Mix)

A really tight and upbeat groove exploding in fresh deep house sounds from the masters. You would not want to miss out on the classy strings and the wonderful vocals from Brian Lucas!

I Don't Know (Ricky Inch Dub)

Inch kicks off with another suave, flawless, and smooth-sailing melodies. Aside from which, the bass-work and the flanged guitars are something to look forward to!

I Don't Know (Dave Mayer Remix) [With acapella and instrumental versions]

Dutch producer Dave Mayer delivers a stunning piece filled with hip chord-play, punchy percussion.

I Don't Know (Soul Cola Remix)/ (Soul Cola Saxy Dub)

Hailing all the way from the North, Russian electronic band, Soul Cola steps in for "I Don't Know", leaving two fantastic deep house groovers up for grabs. First is the Soul Cola remix, a track quite impossible not to dance to. Up second is the Saxy dub, a luscious reinterpretation of the former remix with infectious saxophone melodies-- simple

I Don't Know (URH & Rony Breaker Remix)/ (URH & Rony Breaker Dub)

URH and Rony Breaker take two for the release and came up with chilled and stomping tracks-- brilliant!

I Don't Know (Kyka Remix)

The release garners a second upbeat version of "I Don't Know", thanks to Kyka. Something unique in this remix are the manipulation of the vocal track and the incorporation of housey chords.

I Don't Know (Deepbreath & Ricky Inch Remix)

We get to hear a tropical-themed track from Deepbreath and Ricky Inch. Moreover, this particular remix is a melting pot of a pinch of mild, echoing strings, a dash of saxophone samples, a tablespoon of marching bongos, a handful of soulful vocals, a cup of sassy basslines, and a box of chilled chords.

Ceremony Records is definitely on the roll with this massive deep house release! Support "I Don't Know" today!

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Something Good feat. Joanna - Hold On

Karolus and Otto, better known as Something Good, just released one massive vocal release under System Recordings a couple of days ago. If you have been following team SG, you will know that they are on the roll this season!

"Hold On" is the duo's very first vocal track, and thanks to the vocals of Joanna, it's one harmonious piece! Moreover, remixes from Miika Kuisma, Labtacks, TARMO, and Lexa spell out m-a-s-s-i-v-e for this one!

Hold On (Original Mix)

The original mix carries Something Good's trademark delightful, uplifting, and progressive house atmosphere. As mentioned, Joanna's vocals definitely heighten up this piece!

Hold On (Dub)

This vocal-free version adds more emphasis on the sound the guys have mastered.

Hold On (Miika Kuisma Lost Method Remix)

Fellow Finnish producer, Miika Kuisma introduces his Lost Method remix as he presents to us a more straightforward, aerial, and vocal-free interpretation of "Hold On".

Hold On (Labtracks Remix)

Labtracks, the guise of two people who happen to also hail from Finland, show off their talent through their very own rendition of "Hold On". Jarkko Saikkonen and Miikka Vaartela, the guys behind Labtracks, present to us their arsenal of fresh vibes and upbeat melodic sound as heard in this fourth track!

Hold On (TARMO Remix)

Of course, Tarmo Mäkipaja, one of the guys working day-in and day-out with Something Good, also contributes to this release! For the first part of this track, Tarmo kicks in some rolling basslines, and as the melodies progress, his unmistakable emotive piano chords do their job in making magic!

Hold On (Lexa Remix)

We've got quite a good alternative version right here. A clean-cut, climactic, and tech-like progressive track from Lexa gives the release a proper close.

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Daiquiri- Ocean Moon / Sapphire Dolphin

Nellie Recordings rounds up another progressive package for the fans, but this time, it comes all the way from Lithuania! Dainius Dailyde— who lately has been making a name under the guise, Daiquiri— marks his debut on the label with two surreal progressive tracks, “Ocean Moon” and “Sapphire Dolphin”.

“Ocean Moon”, the first track of the release, is the soundtrack of the night, made possible by its nocturnal-influenced atmospheric pads and effects, as well as its straightforward melodies. The second track, “Sapphire Dolphin” also carries spherical atmosphere similar to the former; however, this one caters a subtler array of sound.

Daiquiri’s latest release, “Ocean Moon / Sapphire Dolphin” is out now, and Nellie Recordings is proud to host this unique release!

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Chriss Ronson feat. Yvel & Tristan - Primetime

Today we visit a 2009 deep house release from Cabrio Germany in which most of its contributing artists hail all the way from Hungary. Chriss Ronson, Yvel, and Tristan joined forces to collectively release "Primetime", a four-tracker that caters a wide variety of polished deep house sound. Moreover, fellow Hungarian producer, Forteba and Estonian deep house icon, Ricky Inch also step in for their respective interpretations of "Primetime".

Primetime (Original Mix)

The alpha track can actually handle a standalone release with its unmatched potential and quality. Primetime caters smoothly-driven chords backed with a slick and groovy bass-work. Definitely another track that deserves peak-time play during deep house sets, this is Chriss Ronson & Yvel & Tristan's Primetime.

Primetime (Ricky Inch Remix)

What is a deep house release without a remix from the mastermind of deep house music? As mentioned, Ricky Inch joins the fun with, not just one, but two remixes for Primetime! First off, an authentic deep house anthem infused with a little hints of disco elements. Also, piano hooks enhance the Ricky Inch remix.

Primetime (Ricky Inch Sax Mix)

Ricky Inch takes two for this spectacular release! Ricky Inch plus sax equals glory.

Primetime (Forteba Remix)
Dobrocsi Krisztián Forteba turns Primetime into a classy chill-out groover. The Forteba remix of Primetime provides its listeners a melting pot of atmospheric pads, sharper chords, ecstatic-sounding strings, warm synths, and of course, a deep-drifting bassline. Uplift, chill, or dance with Forteba's remix of Primetime-- it is one highly-sophisticated track!

Another release from Cabrio, and they keep getting better!

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Junkdna- Thank U / JunkFunk

Mike "Liquid" Brown and Shar Lila (Uri Pessach) make up the music project named, Junkdna. Aside from their debut on Dezire Records, these guys also set the record for being the very first artists to release tech and deep tracks on the label. Check out "Thank U / Junkfunk", the latest three-tracker of Junkdna on Dezire Records:

Thank U (Original Mix)

The release starts off with "Thank U", a smooth-sailing, deep house anthem. With its sedative atmosphere, groovy bassline, hip-patterned chords, and stuttering vocal samples, "Thank U" definitely claims its spot in chill out sessions.

JunkFunk (Original Mix)

Junkdna's second track is a melting pot of chords, and a very pumping bassline. As described by Dezire Records to having a huge breakdown, JunkFunk is one mean track for the tech lovers out there.

JunkFunk (Eitan Carmi Remix)

Fellow Israelite producer, Eitan Fatali Carmi provides one clean-cut remix for JunkFunk. Having incorporated progressive house elements in the track, Eitan brings a stomping piece to Dezire's front door.

Dezire Records adds "deep" and "tech" to its dictionary as they release "Thank U / JunkFunk"!

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Answer42- Shoreline / Tucano

Wim Broersma, Francesco D'Este, and Ilich Molin, collectively known as Answer42 , just released a sparkling spectacle on one of the leading labels in the progressive house scene, Anjunadeep. In case you have forgotten, Answer42's "Pink Houses", featuring Belinda Frank, was one of biggest progressive tracks of 2009 as it had received high acclamations from different artists and labels as well as having the honor of being the opening track for Above & Beyond's Anjunabeats Vol. 7. "Shoreline / Tucano" is their latest two-tracker release on Anjunadeep.

Answer42 opens up the release with "Shoreline". Characterized to be carrying A42's signature sound, "Shoreline" is the mind-levitating follow-up to their 2009 hit, "Pink Houses". The release ends with the second and last track, "Tucano". Currently on the Beatport Top 100 progressive house tracks, "Tucano" portrays the milder and smoother side of the productions of Answer42.

Stepping-up for team Anjuna for the second time, the Italian producers behind Answer42 present two brand new tunes, "Shoreline" and "Tucano"!

Exclusive interview with the guys from Answer42 very soon!

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Aeron Aether- Synthanelia

It was just a couple of days ago when Hungarian producer, Aeron Aether released his latest single on Silk Digital, Synthanelia. For first-time readers, Aeron Aether is a producer dedicated to giving the listeners quality progressive tunes wrapped in a lush atmosphere. Aside from which, he also is the man behind Arrival Records, a sub-label of Silk Music driven to releasing only the most delicate and most melodic progressive house anthems. To complete this package from Aeron, the Finnish duo, Something Good and fellow Hungarian artist, Elfsong also contribute unique remixes.

Synthanelia (Original Mix)

Synthanelia, the original mix, provides dense-sounding groovy basslines and a very dreamy atmosphere. Also, the climax of this track is something you do not want to miss, especially if you are a fan of uplifting progressive melodies. Enough has been said, click the preview button below and experience what Aeron Aether wants you to experience!

Synthanelia (Elfsong Remix)

Elfsong digs deeper with his remix on Synthanelia. Elfsong and Aeron Aether have collaborated numerous times in the past as they released tracks from label to label. This time around, Elfsong hooks up the track with powerful driving basswork as well as richer and thicker atmospheric pads. As expected, the Elfsong remix is one pounding tune!

Synthanelia (Something Good Remix)

Karolus Viitala and Otto Yliperttula are definitely on streak this season! Stepping their best foot forward once again, Something Good made Synthanelia as one of their own. SG's trademark delightful melodies finally meet the sacred sounds of Silk-- good stuff once again!

Silk Digital kicks off another fine melodic release, but this time, it is Aeron Aether's "Synthanelia"!

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Makotrax - Butterfly / Distant

This time, we put Japan on the limelight as Nellie Recordings releases “Butterfly / Distant”, a package filled with two, climactic, melodic pieces from the one and only Makotrax! Makoto Murase, or Makotrax, has been making music for the past few years as he bounced from genre to genre only to find the perfect blend of his soundscapes.

For this release, we get to hear fresh melodies from the man. “Butterfly” is the brainchild of stomping percussions and delightful yet ascending arpeggiator patterns. On the flipside, “Distant” gives of cooling atmosphere and delving progression of melodies for a change.

Do your eardrums a favor; support Makotrax’s latest release from Nellie Recordings today!

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Anthony Logarta- Tuba Supernova

We kick off another review for a release by a fellow-countryman, Anthony Logarta, a California-based, deep house producer. Just recently Anthony launched a brand new record label entitled, Deep Sphere Records, a label now releasing quality material from various Filipino producers like Funk Avy, Mecha Hell, Justin de Guzman, and of course, Anthony himself.

"Tuba Supernova" is Anthony Logarta's debut on his very own record label, and is the stepping-stone for numerous releases in the future. Deeper Manila label owner, Justin de Guzman also throws in a remix for Deep Sphere.

Opening the release is the Tuba Supernova (Original Mix), a head-nodding, body-swaying deep track composed of flanged chords put together in a very hip fashion. On the flipside, Justin de Guzman turns Tuba Supernova into a midnight soundtrack, made possible by denser bass-work, and a deeper atmosphere.

The new shiny label really looks promising. As it continues to release more quality material from artists out there, Deep Sphere Records surely is one label you should not miss out on!

Check out Deep Sphere Records on Junodownload!

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