Froxic - Blend Modes [Plasmapool]

This is some of the most uplifting lower bpm electronic music I've heard in a long time, coming out of the Netherlands from Froxic. I had caught a glimpse of this track a little while back, and absolutely loved it - this is definitely my standout track from his upcoming Fade EP on Plasmapool. The synths and breakdowns are so melodic and just give an overall feel-good vibe to the entire track, all alongside the energy injection from the percussion elements.

If you're looking for something that goes hard the whole way through, you may want to look at some of the other tracks from the EP, but if you want a song that really has some progression throughout, Blend Modes is your track. The initial build doesn't even drop until 1:15 into the track, and only gives a taste before dropping into an extended breakdown and melodic buildup. When that second drop comes, you have an idea of what to expect, but it still hits really nicely. My first listen had me saying wow and going straight back for another listen, and I hope it has the same effect for any of you listening.

You can stream the other 3 tracks on from the Fade EP on Froxic's Soundcloud page, with the full EP due out on Monday May 25th on Plasmapool. Support the release and pick it up from Beatport.

- KJ

Mediate - What You Do

Eton Messy launched this video yesterday, with the quote that Mediate is bringing a little taste of summer. I can't disagree with their simple description, this is sunny, feel-good house music.  Just try belting out that hook without cracking a smile - pretty tough to do, if not impossible!

This is still unreleased, but will be coming out on Love & Other Records on March 13th.  What You Do will definitely be seeing some heavy playtime in my summer sets. While we're waiting for the official release, enjoy the Youtube stream of the track, close your eyes and let yourself get back to summer with Mediate.

- KJ

Future Classic - Teen Idols (Compilation)

This is a 2014 compilation from Future Classic, a great label based in Sydney, Australia.  There is a wide variety of genres in this one, but it's all feel good music.  Everything from indie folk influenced stuff to different subgenres of electronic music - this EP hits the mark on all accounts.

My Top 5 recommendations on this one would definitely be:

Touch Sensitive - Teen Idols

HWLS - 004 W/ Noah Breakfast

KOA - All of My Love

Hayden James - Something About You

Woolfy - City Lights

With the EP available on iTunes at $9.99 for the full 16 track release, it's hard to make a case to pick and choose tracks over getting the whole release.  Take your pick and grab the tunes here. The whole release is available to stream in full below.

- KJ