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Ce Ce Peniston - Finally (Flashback's Warehouse remix)

2013-06-26T20:45:00.001+01:00

Austrailian producer Mark Laba aka Flashback seems to have quite the penchant for the grooved up 90s House sound, composing remix after remix, each full to the brim with just the kind of vibes we're so fond of here.
His latest release, a rework of Ce Ce Peniston's House classic 'Finally' is as deep as they come, with it's juicy bassline pushing your feet around, while those classic euphoric vocals will get you screaming with your hands in the air.
This is the first time we've featured Flashback, his sound has already got us hooked and begging for more. The message is clear, check out the track below and get those vibes you've been craving, be sure to grab the FREE download too.
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Revenu - Meta / You See

2013-05-14T16:27:00.000+01:00

Even with posts slowing down a little recently, I still insist on finding the time to help expose those young, unsigned talents that just shouldn't go ignored.
One such talent is Hull's Revenu, who recently got in touch to share his bouncy House roller, 'Meta'. He may only have 17 years to his name, but you wouldn't know it from this kind of high level production. 'Meta' is tight and crisp in all the right places with plenty of deep low end groove to satisfy the dancefloors. It's only his second rodeo and already this this kid has nailed it, and judging by his latest and third release, 'You See', he's got the consistency to be going place fast.
With powerful electro stabs and those oh so necessary classic House organ vibes, Revenu is already producing material broad enough to break out of the niche House scene and into more mainstream appeal.
Impressed? You should be, it's unbelievable that even while so young, he's already mastered those electronic production essentials. Now that he's got the formula down, I'm keen to see what kind of stuff will come out when starts pushing said formula to it's murky limits...in the meantime, be sure to check the tracks below and cop the FREE download's here and here.
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Isaac Tichauer - Hypersensitive Lover

2013-05-10T18:43:00.001+01:00

Not feeling the friday chill?
Then get into the groove, Isaac Tichauer can help you with that. His latest release 'Hypersensitive Lover' screams that classic Isaac/French Express sound.
There's a reason why this guy continues to be my favourite House producer, he just got those vibes. Don't believe me? Check the FREE download and see for yourself.
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Synthetic Epiphany - This Lonely House

2013-05-10T18:30:00.003+01:00

Apologies for the lack of updates, i've been in production non-stop for the past couple of months but now it's finally time for a chill and with that in mind I bring you the latest production from Synthetic Epiphany.

The track begins with some real smooth acoustic guitar before taking on a more familiar Synthetic Epiphany chilled electric sound, but still stripped back and chilled out enough to stand out...reminds me a little of the kind of tracks you'd find on a Cafe Del Mar mix
If you need to unwind then do yourself a favour and grab this track for FREE here and get some much needed chill time.
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Negativ - If I Were Her

2013-04-09T12:41:00.003+01:00

The snow's melting, the sun is forcing its way past the clouds; it's time to get down off the mountain slopes and into the water.....almost.
Summer's getting closer everyday and Negativ sure as hell know it with there latest release. The polish duo are no strangers to seriously well produced House music and 'If I Were Her' continues their trend of solid releases. The track's mellowed-out but warm vibes can't help but put you in that summer evening frame of mind, here's hoping that helps drag the season a little closer.
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Armeria - Wanting

2013-04-02T20:41:00.002+01:00

19-year old Derbyshire, UK based producer Armeria is back on our radar again with his latest release, 'Wanting'.

Never one to disappoint, Armeria delivers again with this latest track, combining blissful vocals and warm synths to create an lucid electronic dream, as melodic as it is upbeat and euphoric.

'Wanting' is available for FREE via Digital Pirate Material, so be sure to grab it while you can.

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The Out of Practice (DnB) Mix

2013-03-30T22:52:00.000+00:00

It's been 6 looong months since i've mixed anything....and boy it shows. But inspiration struck and i've decided to upload this, because bad as it is...it's a little special.

From Liquid, to Jungle, to Jump Up...the mix flies around a bit, what can I say, I'm getting excited about DnB again.

Check it below and as always download for FREE here.

Tracklist to follow soon..

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Bondax - Gold (Wolf Cub's Muscle Mix)

2013-03-30T20:53:00.001+00:00

We're big fans of Bondax's 'Gold' here and of the many remixes which have surfaced since it's release...but none more so than Wolf Cub's.
The original already has the smooth Bondax-groove sound, but Leeds, UK based Wolf Cub has taken it up to 11, with the kind of warm Tropical Electro vibe that might just be eough to finally melt away all this snow and bring us an early summer.
Failing that, it's one hell of a FREE download, so grab it here.
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Bonobo - Emkay (Morning High Remix)

2013-03-27T19:31:00.005+00:00

Atlanta's Morning High always seems to stay true to his name, producing just the kind of musical highs that make it worth getting out of bed in the morning. Naturally his remix game is just as finely tuned, especially when taking as fine a canvas as Bonobo's 'Emkay'.
As you might expect, centre stage goes to Morning High's lovingly crafted percussive arrangement, whilst the fine string melody of original is stripped back to its most basic and yet most charming. Perhaps most importantly, the tempo's been brought done, giving the track a real 2step groove vibe, fleshed out with sub bass touches and that subtle chopped up vocal sample. The end product is a hard one to define...you might say; it's like Flying Lotus and MJ Cole had a love child? Well maybe...You might wonder; is it Future Garage? Doesn't matter.....
What's important is that it's good..very good, so don't mess around and be sure to grab the FREE download here, while it lasts.
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Equator Club & Aztek - Gotta Have It

2013-03-25T18:32:00.000+00:00

Equator Club consistently produces the kind of solid Garage/House vibes that go straight to the top of our most played list and his latest collab effort with fellow Chicago native Aztek is no exception to the rule.
'Gotta Have It', bears all the high production value and massive dancefloor appeal we come to expect from Equator Club.
If 2step rhythms infused with a little 'trapped' out inspiration sounds like your bag, then be sure to check out the track below and grab the FREE download via Facebook.
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Jakwob - Fade (Etherwood VIP)

2013-03-25T18:17:00.004+00:00

We've been falling a bit behind on posts here lately, with a particular lack of DnB in recent weeks. Luckily to make up for it we've got Etherwood's smooth liquid remix of 'Fade' by Jakwob.
Etherwood keeps the best parts of the original intact with the beautiful piano work and Maiday's excellent vocals shining bright. The tempo on the other hand get's turned up to around the 170 mark, whilst a little eastern inspired flute and a subtle layer of sub-bass wobble are added to throughly compliment the new mix.
It's not a new direction, just a tactile drift down an alternate route to the same end, in other words; remix execution at it's finest.
Check the remix out below and be sure to grab the FREE download, courtesy of Annie Mac
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Destiny's Child - Say My Name (Synthetic Epiphany Remix)

2013-03-19T14:54:00.002+00:00

We've featured Synthetic Epiphany plenty of times before on The HotBox and for good reason; the young UK producer consistently produces high quality tracks, each with the kind of dark introspective vibe that can only come from music produced straight from the soul.
Though his tracks generally tend to take a more minimal direction with overt Dubstep and D&B influences, with this latest remix, Synthetic Epiphany has taken a rare turn toward the groovier side of House and Garage.
The result is solid remix of 'Say My Name', with all the dancefloor and sex appeal of the original riding that 4x4 beat all the way up to 11.
Check it below and grab the FREE download here.
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DrDr - Addicted (Polkadot Remix)

2013-03-10T07:02:00.002+00:00

Brighton natives, DrDr, are comprised of production duo, Chris Campbell and Joe Woods, plus vocalist Donna Curson.
With their influences ranging from the likes of Burial, Sbtrkt, Massive Attack and Miss Dynamite, these fall in somewhere in between Future Garage, Post-Dubstep mark.
Having already been on remix duty for the likes of Major Lazer and The XX, DrDr garage vibes have already established a cult online following.
Most recently, HotBox featured producer Polkadot stepped up to deliver a remix of their single release ‘Addicted’.
With tight 4x4 beats and a tropical vibe throughout, this remix is bound to make plenty more people stand up and take notice of DrDr.
Preview below and grab the FREE download here.
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Lovelier Other - Leave This Behind

2013-02-27T10:22:00.002+00:00

Late last year the indie/chillwave artists Lovelier Other quietly released their debut track onto the internet. The dreamy and densely layered 'Leave this Behind' quickly stirred up quite a bit of hype. Now to kick of 2013 Lovelier Other is ready to step out of the shadows and give listeners what they want. The band is giving away their latest release, 'Leave This Behind',a synth laden, chilled out track, that despite suffering from a rather brutal master, is sure to whip up interest and excitement across the web.
Check out the track below and grab the FREE download here. Lovelier Other are certainly one to watch in 2013
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Applebottom - Let You (Warren Xclnce Re-Edit)

2013-02-26T15:02:00.001+00:00

Though we're still waiting in agony for his forthcoming EP, London's Warren Xclnce has dropped just enough to give us our fix with his re-edit of Applebottom's 'Let You'.
Warren's familiar style flows throughout as the track takes a new mellow direction, powered on by a shuffling beat and permeated by peaking vocal samples and contrasting dark spacious tones, colouring the whole track a kind of bittersweet, rose-tinted grey. It's the kind of track that fades into the background, but rather than being a drawback it's exactly that quality that shows Warren's talent for production. This re-fix isn't meant to standout, it's just an experiment, a different way of approaching the original....lying in wait perhaps for the perfect wordsmith to make it shine.
In any case, check out the mellow vibes below and be sure to grab the FREE download via Facebook
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Hackman & Klic - Do Right

2013-02-26T10:21:00.004+00:00

Let's face it, seeing Hackman's name next to any tune is enough to get us excited, but a FREE tune on top of that....well it doesn't much better than that.
In a collaborative effort with fellow UK housesmith Klic (a.k.a. Medlar), Hackman has dropped 'Do Right', an ode to everything we love about House music; melodic chords, sumptuous bass, 4 to the floor kicks and of course chopped-up vocal hooks. While we're still waiting for a proper full-length album from the guy, this track is more than enough to keep us tided over.
Check out 'Do Right' below and as a bonus we've also posted 'No More' (see below), a previously unreleased track and yet more confirmation that the UK producer's long-rumoured debut LP is on it's way.
Be sure to cop both FREE downloads via XLR8 here and here.
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Lion Babe - Treat Me Like Fire (Star Slinger Bootleg Mix)

2013-02-26T10:03:00.002+00:00

Manchester's Star Slinger has been killing it left and right lately but, it's been a bittersweet age since he last dropped a nice unofficial bootleg.
It was worth the wait however for his refix of Lion Babe's 'Treat Me Like Fire'. The soulful vocals will grab you at first, but it's that infectious 2step beat that get you vibing all over the place.
Check it below and cop it for FREE here.

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The White Lamp - Make It Good (Hannes Fischer Remix)

2013-02-25T10:32:00.000+00:00

It's been a while since we last heard from Hannes Fischer but the Berlin based producer has still been hard at work composing those deep vibes we know and love him for.
In this it's London/Bristol duo The White Lamp whose 2012 hit 'Make It Good' has gone under the Hannes Fischer knife.
What's more to say; it's deep, it's vibrant, it's Berlin......Hannes Fischer never disappoints..
Be sure to check it below and grab the FREE download here.
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The Fat! Club - EP001

2013-02-21T13:01:00.001+00:00

The good folks behind the Chew The Fat! clubnights across the UK have released a top notch, 5 track House EP, featuring the likes of DE$iGNATED, Pále, Wolf Cub, Moe and Origins Sound.
Check out the official blurb below....

'The Fat! Club' EP 001 is the first in a new series of free mini-compilations showcasing tracks from some of the UK’s most exciting underground producers. Established in 1997, The Fat! Club encompasses a record label, blog, club night and management agency. This long running commitment to UK underground music has seen Chew The Fat! host arenas at festivals across the UK and Europe, monthly parties around the globe, and five consecutive summer residencies at We Love…Space Ibiza. Now more than ever the UK underground scene is overflowing with creative minds and upfront beats, and The Fat! Club is as passionate as ever about new talent. This first instalment features music from Pále, who after releasing on Fat! Records and Four40 in 2012 was named one of XLR8R’s ones to watch for 2013, along with fellow Fat! cohort Wolf Cub. As one third of Transmission Collective Wolf Cub is set for a big year as their label, Transmission Audio Recordings, continues to go from strength to strength. Newcastle based Moe has been bubbling up for a while now, with forthcoming music dropping on MadTech. London based duo DE$iGNATED are already forging out a signature sound, and with some wicked collaborations in the pipeline are set for big things. Rounding off the EP are Origins Sound, a collective of DJs and producers from Bath, who’ve been causing a stir with their parties at The Porters.

For fans of the current Deep House/UK Bass movement, or for that matter of the Chew The Fat! clubnight (highly recommended) this is a solid EP release and being a FREE download, a no brainer selection.
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Booddha - Your Smile

2013-02-19T09:51:00.002+00:00

Dutch producer Booddha is never one to hold back the deep grooves and his latest release is no exception. With 'Your Smile' you can expect a soulful vocal lick followed by a dark House bassline-groove and synth peaks.
Show your support and head on over to Facebook to grab the FREE download.
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Shift K3Y - What We Had

2013-02-19T09:41:00.003+00:00

Annie Mac almost never steers me wrong when it comes to exciting new music, so I always expect big things from her FREE Music Mondays. However, despite already high expectations I was still floored by this track from London newcomer Shift K3y. 'What We Had' is an extremely well produced, sexy as hell, bass ridden number that straddles that fine line between what the kids are calling Post-Dubstep and Future Garage. As the first release from his forthcoming Froze EP, this track is a really promising start for Shift K3y and has got us seriously excited to see what he has in store for the rest of 2013....
Check it after the jump and be sure to grab the FREE download here.
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Bailey - Other Gurl (Original Mix)

2013-02-19T09:28:00.001+00:00

Brighton's Bailey just dropped another fine ass track our way and you lot should know what that means by now.....'Other Gurl' is a straight up House groove that follows that Bailey formula; vibrant bass, deep melodies and some JT vocal samples for good measure.
It's more of the same, but we're loving it.
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Mackai & Maxx Baer - Got Swag/Magnet

2013-02-14T21:25:00.002+00:00

The Trap game just forced it's way into the mainstream with Baauer's 'Harlem Shake' blowing up everywhere (remember when it was a FREE download? We sure do). It's hard to say how long this ride's gonna last and I still haven't decided if Trap is the greatest thing ever or just falls past the mark in books....nevertheless there's no two guys rocking the scene harder and with more swag right now than Sydney's Mackai & Bristol's Maxx Baer.
The duo's collabs keep coming with their latest two tracks, 'Got Swag' and 'Magnet' full to the brim with all the trapped out, HAM goodness that you could want.
Check the previews below and grab the FREE downloads here and here.
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Polkadot - Somateria

2013-02-14T21:01:00.001+00:00

Long time readers will know we've been following Wolverhampton producer Sam Bevan's aka Polkadot for a while now on his gradual rise to the top of the electronic music scene .

Well it seems the young producer is finally getting all the attention he deserves, recieving support from Radio 1's Mistajam for his remix of AZ&TOR's 'Resend', and scoring airplay on Diplo's show with his original tune 'Wasn't Like That'.

His latest release 'Somateria' weaves a sultry vocal sample in and out of a tight, vibey house groove.
We've seen before that when it comes to House/Garage releases, this kid isn't short of pissing exellence...and with such consistent releases, it surely can't be long before he's goes all to the top.
Check the YouTube player below and grab the FREE download of 'Somateria' via XLR8.
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Gee - Macho Hetero (Instrumental Dub)

2013-02-14T20:43:00.000+00:00

Unfortunately the site has been having some problems with posts disappearing and perma-links changing, presumably down to the busy bodies at Google's Blogger being completely useless (I'd love to host this somewhere else, anywhere else...help out and buy a T-shirt).
Let's hope all the blog is back to normal soon.....In the meantime here's some deep dark dubstep from Estonia's Gee.
'Macho Hetero' was originally released as part of the "Higha Collection 7", but this instrumental version is just as banging and trapped out as the original....even better it's a FREE download so grab it now.
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