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DeeplyMoved Guest Podcast: DeeplyMixed//002 – THe WHite SHadow

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/192030764″ params=”color=000000&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”100″ iframe=”true” /] With a unique dark and melodic sound characterized by moody tension and dramatic synth stabs, French producer THe WHite SHadow [Einmusika, Crossfrontier Audio, Tenampa, Chilli Mint Digital] is easily a favourite up-and-coming new artist of 2014. You may have heard “Snowflake” on Alex Niggemann’s Snowbombing podcast,…

February 19, 2015
Wareika – A Night At Hoppetosse (Finnebassen Remix) [Supernature]

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/177796984″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”500″ height=”100″ iframe=”true” /] When I listen to a track, I usually have some sort of visual imagery in my mind that is formed along with the feel of the music. For Finnebassen‘s remix of Wareika – “A Night at Hoppetosse,” the tense melodrama of the driving rhythm, tinkling bells, and…

February 14, 2015
Nils Frahm – “Says (The THC Rework)” in Mind Against Goethebunker Set

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/190282786″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”500″ height=”100″ iframe=”true” /] (Jump ahead to the 1:10:00 mark) If you have ever heard Nils Frahm’s “Says,” (and if you haven’t, I recommend immediately listening), you probably share the same sentiment as me, in that successfully executing a remix of such an incredible and intricate work of musical…

February 13, 2015
DeeplyMood ★ Podcast // 002

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/190210001″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”500″ height=”100″ iframe=”true” /] As a blogger and hopeless music addict, I spend endless fruitful hours scouring the vast reaches of the internet in search of sonic magic… on a quest for the next goosebump-inducing melody, a new catchy earworm, or an addictive-to-sing vocal hook. I hunt music that suits…

February 9, 2015
Movement Festival Detroit Announces 2015 Phase One Lineup

Movement Detroit Festival has just announced their phase 1 lineup for Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2015 at the Hart Plaza in Detroit. Phase I includes 74 artists, including DeeplyMoved favourites such as Bob Moses, Dixon, Mano le Tough, Matador, Recondite, and Ten Walls. 3-Day Weekend Passes & 3-Day VIP Weekend Passes now…

February 5, 2015
DeeplyMood // Podcast 001

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/179335085″ params=”color=ff0000&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”564″ height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] Presenting… the first of the DeeplyMoved in-house podcast series by Zxyra. Assembled lovingly by yours truly, this mix features a selection of some of my current favourite dark and moody tracks. Tracklist: Adriatique – Space Knights (Original Mix) [Cityfox] Francois Rengere – Equilibre (Original Mix) [Parquet]…

February 5, 2015
Awesome Mixes: Our Favourites of January 2015

2015 is off to a great start, with a ton of sonic goodness being put out by Adriatique, Tale of Us, Alex Niggemann, Solomun and Ame, Lee Burridge and Matthew Dekay, Clarian, Nick Devon, Whomi, Hoj, YokoO, The Drifter, Finnebassen, Gab Rhome, Darlyn Vlys, Dahu, Animal Picnic, HearThug, Yokto, and SBTH. As a…

February 5, 2015
“Float My Boat” Miami Valentine’s Yacht Party featuring Ripperton

Set on the luxurious 3-story yacht known as The South Beach Lady against the stunning backdrop of Miami skyline, Ripperton will be headlining the Valentine’s edition of the infamous Un_Mute/Speaker Box boat party that has been running one year strong. Hailing from Switzerland, Ripperton has releases on labels including Innervisions, Maeve, No.19,…

February 3, 2015
Best of BPM 2015: Endless Showcase at Fusion Beach // STREAMING

Set at the beautifully tropical and intimate beachfront venue Fusion Beach Club, with one of the best day party lineups and a chill crowd of beautiful music-appreciating partiers, the Endless party was easily one of the top parties of the BPM Festival 2015. Featuring incredible set after incredible set by a killer lineup…

January 28, 2015
BPM Festival 2015: Tulum and Off-BPM Party Guide (archive)

BPM festival is 10 days of marathon partying to the best deep house, tech house, and techno artists in the world. But after the madness subsides, some spent partygoers retreat to Tulum for some post-party parties in Paradise. Others still will be starting the fun early, ringing in New Year’s in Mexican fashion. Whether…

January 17, 2015

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