Julio Bashmore - Au Seve

Attacking traditional house style with the trademark low-frequency influence of Bristol's bass scene, Julio Bashmore is rapidly establishing himself as a household name on the house scene. Bristol born and raised, Bashmore's music has recently started to gain greater recognition and has earned Julio a well-deserved spot every third Thursday of the month on BBC Radio 1's In New DJ'S We Trust show.

'Au Seve' was the official Outlook anthem this year. Hypnotically simplistic, whilst embodying the principles of expert craftsmanship and production.  

Yomanda - Sunshine (Original Mix)

Kicking it back, OLD SCHOOL TIME!

Tiësto & Wolfgang Gartner - We Own The Night ft. Luciana

Pumping friday tune

Disclosure - Latch ft. Sam Smith

New one by Disclosure

ZoukOut - Singapore

For any Singaporeans out there, the video for ZoukOut 2011. Pretty much the only dance festival in Singapore and gets some awesome DJs. The line up for this year is nice too.

ZoukOut 2012 website




This link will take you to an article with a picture of my mate that genuinely ended up in the newspaper in Singapore after ZoukOut one year, so you know it's a guaranteed good night.

Delilah - Inside My Love (Redlight)

This Delilah bird has got some cool tunes out at the moment.

Dada Life - Love Vibrations

Lets get back to the nitty-gritty. Feel the LOVE VIBRATIONS. An early track from the dynamic Swedish duo, instantly catchy and featuring hypnotic vocals and their trademark expanded basslines and mids.

"Can you feel it? In the AIR! In the AIR!"

CRYSTAL FIGHTERS "SWALLOW"

Continuing with the theme of dub-pop, Crystal Fighters describe their style of music as "fast, mesmeric and passionate". Incorporating elements of Basque folk with modern synth and experimental electronica, Crystal Fighters produce a unique sound that distinguishes them from many electronic bands today.Teaming up with producers such as Feed Me and attracting remixes from T.E.E.D and Passion Pit, Crystal Fighters' sound is exciting, original, and versatile and receiving more and more recognition as such.


Dropping a heavy dubbed up bassline at 1.05. Crystal Fighters earn their place on HOTDROP.ED with distinction.  

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Joburg Jam

Something a little bit different for a sunny Saturday afternoon. Pogo is an Australian producer who makes music from the sounds he hears in everyday life:

"The goal of my project is to travel the world capturing sights, sounds, voices and chords, and use them to compose and shoot a track and video for each major culture of the world."

Sit back, open a beer, and capture the last dying moments of the Summer sun with Joburg Jam.

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Bingo Players - When I Dip (Original Mix)

When I dip! You Dip! We Dip!

Nari & Milani - Atom (Original Mix) HQ

What's that? It's Friday?! Already! Well lets get in the mood with something heavy: Nari & Milani's 'Atom'. I'm sorry, I can't resist... this track is the BOMB!

Laidback Luke, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - ID (Tomorrowland Rip)

Currently under hush-hush production in the beat factory, HOTDROP.ED waits with bated breath for this collaboration between 3 of electrohouse's most prolific producers and djs. Check out this sneaky preview ripped from DV & LM's Tomorrowland set.

DILLINGERFORCE - 'Bran Nu' (Tom Legacy Remix) House m...

It's Friday, and it's time for something 'Bran Nu'. Mixing reggae dance floor with electro house, Tom Legacy forges a somewhat surprising synthesis between the two that HOTDROP.ED is looking forward to hearing in the wild. Listen here now!

Sinjin Hawke & MORRI$ - One Kiss

So chilled

Specimen A - Chasing Shadows ft. David Ivan (Original Mix)

Dubbed pop-step by some, we here at HOTDROP.ED can only say that if this is the future direction of pop, we're looking forward to it, but then again, we could just be chasing shadows....



For a bit of inspiration on a gloomy wednesday... ;)

T Williams - Think of You

Look right through.... don't mind if we do

Give it a chance, progresses into some funky shiznay. Don't you dare sit still!

Flight Facilities - Crave You (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix)

A stunning rework of Flight Facilities' Indy hit 'Crave You' by the enigmatic Adventure Club.

"It's true, I crave you." 

If I Was To by BRTSH KNIGHTS

A fresh new sound from the British Knights. Harking back to the chivalrous days of the British garage scene, give these London knights a listen and "Reciprocate" by sharing the link.

Adele - Rolling in the Deep (SpectraSoul Bootleg)

Another fantastic bootleg of Adele's seminal 'Rolling in the Deep', brought to you by the soulful imaginings of SpectraSoul. A slow and deep drum and bass line, that rolls harmoniously with Adele's vocals, crank up the bass and connect to it.

And why not take advantage of the free download here.

Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford "Sun & Moon" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

"I'm sorry baaaaby! You were the sun and moon to me! I'll never get over you..."

Featuring the captivating vocals of Halifax born Richard Bedford, HOTDROP.ED invites you to experience, arguably, one of Above & Beyond's most evocative music-videos. A rare acknowledgement of the internal side of male emotion, both video and composition are a potent reminder of the purpose of trance and the anguish of times gone wrong. Above & Beyond convey their direction in terms of sound and art, in a manner  few other dance acts can hope to match ...

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Grimes - Genesis

Dressing like the type of girl HOTDROP.ED strongly avoids at festivals, maybe we should learn not to judge a book by its cover.... But when the cover is wielding a sword and dressed like some tripped out techno ninja, we're not too sure.... Either way, it's a cracking song.

Delilah - Shades of Grey (SpectraSoul Remix)

Above & Beyond - Can't Sleep

A premonition of the next couple of days....

Bondax - Baby I Got That

KOAN Sound - 80s Fitness

Get your spandex on

Nervo vs. Hook N Sling - Reason

M-3ox ft. Heidrun - Beating Of My Heart (Original Mix)

Outro to the Tomorrowland Official After Movie 2012, M-3ox's Beating Of My Heart consists of a lively bass line, stunning vocals, and comes together to create an all-round uplifting tune. All they need to do now is get a decent name...

Panthers - Goblin City (Holy Ghost! remix)

Joris Voorn Vs. Moby - After The After

Tomorrowland 2012 | Official Aftermovie + Tomorrowland 2013 Dates Announced!

So here it is... HOTDROP.ED has been waiting with great anticipation for the release of the TOMORROWLAND 2012 official aftermovie and invite you to sit back, take 20 minutes out of your day, and understand why Tomorrowland is arguably the greatest edm festival in the world. Tomorrowland 2013 dates have been announced and are keeping to tradition, running over 3 days in the last weekend of July: the 26th, 27th, and 28th of next year.

A sensory experience like no other, TOMORROWLAND 2013 is firmly fixed in the HOTDROP.ED 2013 diary: "The love we share is what we're waiting for...."

TRACKLIST:

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Sander Van Doorn - Project T (The Tomorrowland Intro)

Pendulum - The Island

Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & Wolfpack - Ocarina

Yves V & Felguk - Wow

Otto Knows - Million Voices

Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl ft Gregori Kay - In My Mind (Axwell Mix)

Dimitri Vegas, Moguai & Like Mike - ID

M83 - Midnight City

Laidback Luke, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - ID

Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike, Coone & Lil Jon - Madness

Swedish House Mafia - Greyhound

Nari & Milani - Atom

Swedish House Mafia - Don't You Worry Child

Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & Regi - Momentum

Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects ft Erik Hecht - Walking Alone

Chuckie ft Junxter Jack - Make Some Noise (Out Soon)

Yves V ft Dani L Mebius - Chained (Out Soon On Spinnin Records)

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Tomorrowland Anthem 2012 (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Yves V Mainstage Remix)

Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas vs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Phat Bram

M-3ox - Beating Of My Heart (Matisse & Sadko Remix)

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Azealia Banks - Liquorice

Van She - Jamaica (Unicorn Kid Remix)

This nice one for you


                       

Sun's out, let's vibe

Kon's remix of the 80's disco classic 'Hooked on you' by Cerrone. Only good vibes!

Sander van Doorn - Live at Electric Zoo (New York City) (01.09.2012)

Tune in below to hear Sander Van Doorn's full set from Electric Zoo this year. Technically and musically brilliant, his sets encompass electro-house, progressive house, trance and progressive trance and more generally, anything that gets you on your feet and in the mood to let loose and throw some shapes.

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Diplo/Major Lazer - A match made in heaven

For a bit of mid-night out fist-pumping....
Diplo - Wassup Wassup feat. Rye Rye (Crookers Remix)

And if you haven't heard it yet, check this one out: Major Lazer - Original Don

HOTDROP.ED was introduced to this at SW4 and we've been in love with it ever since.

                                   

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Martin Solveig - Night Out (A-Trak Remix)

Great song to get you pumped for friday night

Bromance? Or a little more than that....

HOTDROP.ED presents to you perhaps one of the first tracks to put the worldwide phenomenon that is Avicii into the public eye. For the uninitiated, Tim Berg/Avicii are pseudonyms for Tim Bergling, the Swedish DJ and producer that stormed the charts with the unstoppable 'Levels' earlier this year. 

The only question left to ask, is when does a Bromance become a little more than that.... Check out the video below to find out:

It's Friiiiiiiddddaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy.........

Feel your woes melt away with Fedde Le Grand's electro/tech house remix of Roger Sanchez's euphoric classic as HOTDROP.ED begins the countdown to the weekend!

It's a new dawn.....

It's getting later and the bottle of Shiraz in front of me is getting emptier. One last mellow and moody track from the Brown-educated (a.k.a. smart d.j.) Nicolas Jaar and then its time to hit the sack and up the tempo in the morning. Buenas noches all!

Rebel with a cause...

It's deep into the night and if you're feeling tight, kick back, relax, and get loose with Toddla T's 'Rebel' ft. rasta and performance poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Listen out for the 'drunken' (yeah, right) phone call Toddla T makes to Annie Mac featuring in the end of the track. You may, or may not know that Toddla T is actually engaged to the legendary Miss Mac, so it goes to show, that sometimes late night phone calls really can work.... although it helps if you're a hit d.j. of course. 

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'Hahn'd Another One!"...

HOTDROP.ED has a lot of love for the relative newcomer, Swiss-born, Canada residing Cyril Hahn. Prolific and polished on the remix, we invite you to check out his new '4am bootleg' of 'Jeremih - 773 Love'. Effortlessly smooth and soulful, we'll be keeping a close eye on the Hahn, and as ever, we'll keep YOU up to date...


http://soundcloud.com/cyrilhahn/jeremih-773-love-cyril-hahn

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Calvin Harris - Feel So Close

Here at HOTDROP.ED, we believe in the power of music to inspire, encourage and give strength in any situation. Stressed? Worried about the future? Remember, THERE'S NO STOPPING YOU....

Disclosure

These guys are 17 and 20! And make ideal tunes for the post-night out window that is reserved for having a sit down and a sandwich.

Boiling

Running

Cheesing

Alesso - Years

A euphoric house tune, doesn't sound like a bloke singing though

Nicky Romero and Zedd - Human

This is dirtier than an ash tray on a school bus when it gets going. Nicky Romero is playing at Ministry on the 14th and after seeing him at global, might have to go.

A language we can all understand...

Exploding onto this Summer's festival and e.d.m. scene, seemingly out of nowhere, Porter Robinson's language has become a go-to set piece for DJ's across the globe. Uplifting, bass and synth heavy and an artistic and interesting video. Definitely a top-ten hit of the Summer!

Again and Again....

In anticipation of the release of the 2012 Tomorrowland after movie, we present Basto's Tomorrowland classic. If you've not heard of Tomorrowland, in the words of Dimitri Vegas: "It's only the sickest f***ing festival in the world!"



We hope to see you there for 2013!

Pryda - SW4

Although HOTDROP.ED made it to the Sunday session of the craziest party on the common, SW4, we are ashamed to say we missed the man himself Pryda, dropping the eponymous smash-hit at it's very namesake on the Saturday!

Oh well, it's just as good sitting at home in your pants, listening through HOTDROP.ED!

Todd Terje - Inspector Norse [HD]

Good morning dance fans! Lets kick things off with the funky Todd Terje and Inspector Norse. Now this track has been uncertainly labelled 'nu-disco'; 'indy house'; 'funky nu-house'.... PISH! All you need to know is that it  IS funky and you SHOULD listen to it. 



Meet you at the Mothership... D.D.

Burial - Archangel (Uppermost Rework)

Drawing the night to a close with this beautiful rework of Burial's Archangel by Uppermost. Relax...., and enjoy.....



Peace and love. D.D.

Green Velvet - La La Land

If you know it, relive it, if not, let no man say we at HOTDROP.ED don't care about your education! Green Velvet, the man, the myth, the legend. Arguably his greatest hit, lets go down.. to.. La La Land....



I hope to see.. you.. soon.. in...D.D.

Rudimental - Spoons

Pretty cool chilled one by those dudes who did the really catchy drum and bass song that's massively over-played by radio 1

Dash Berlin with Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren vs. Shogun - Man On The Skyfire

Played by Armin van Buuren at global gathering

Hot Drop Education keep a close ear on this one

Due for release at the end of October, this chilled beaut has the promise to be a cracker. Hot Natured & Ali Love from the Hot Creations production line.

This is a complete banger

Doctor P

Sweet video, good tune

Matt Lange - Rift

Nice bit of chilled progressive trance

Something special...

We can't help but be ashamed this has not yet featured on HOTDROP.ED. Released around this time last year, the Leeds lad, Miguel Campbell, mixes it up with a head bopping bassline that will get you salivating..... from your mouth.

Bingo Players - Rattle (Original Mix)

Ready to shake things up? Lets rattle! 

Azealia Banks - House Rapper?

Signing out with Azelia Banks' 1991. Its jam hot and play's on a classic 90's house beat. Love it! 

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Mowgli killing it on this bad boy, vocals are sumptuous!

Check it, I challenge you not to tap your feet!

Get onto his Soundcloud, some real gems on there.

http://soundcloud.com/mowglimusic

KIDNAP KING!

Getting airtime from Annie Mac and recently smashing it at Outlook; Kidnap Kid has been labelled as the "nicest guy ever" by official correspondent the Midnight Goafer.

Listen in here: Official remixes - (redirects to SoundCloud: still working on an easy access plug-in)

Here's a little taster...

Sander does it again....

Sander van Doorn releases an exclusive mix on Beatport. Having listened to it on repeat all afternoon, I attest to its awesomeness!
http://mixes.beatport.com/mix/sander-van-doorns-kangaroo-mix-exclusively-for-beatport-2012/2830

Check out a flavour of what he has to offer.... Lead title from the mix.

Lost my way...

Some track we used to know?

So.... We start off with a worldwide pop hit. Played relentlessly on the radio, amassing tens of millions of views on youtube. And then, just as it dies down, the djs get their hands on it. Here are some remixes of Somebody that I used to know by Gotye. Each genre puts its own interpretation on the track. Which is your favourite?

I'm plumping for Tiesto. D.D.

"BASS! ... BRING THE NOISE!"

Now that's a party! Miami? It's got to be!

Nothing like a cheesy bit of Benny Benassi to get you going in the morning....

Dada Life - Live @ Electric Zoo (09-01-2012)

No one else makes you go bananas as much as these two mental swedes!

Listen to their incredible mix from Electric Zoo by following the link below...
Dada Life - Live @ Electric Zoo (09-01-2012) by Dada Life

Steve Aoki feat. Wynter Gordon - Ladi Dadi (Tommy Trash Remix)

First ever post: woop! There's no way that this banging tune won't make you get up your feet! I'll accept head-bopping too.




Nice to meet y'all!
Peace out.
T.F. 

Deniz Koyu feat. Wynter Gordon - Follow You

"I will, I will, I! I will be with you!" ...

The Big Weird Wolf....

Bananas and Champagne, that's the game!

The craziest bastards to come out of Sweden in recent years and that's certainly a compliment. 

ARE WE EVER GOING TO FEEL THE SAME?

Lets go deeper...

Deep and dirty House courtesy of Alex Peace. Mr Basic vs. Bart rework. 

Feeling the house? Check this out.... 

Sander Van Porn

Remember everyone, DON'T STEAL! Unless you want to be chased by Sander Van Doorn's personal mini-helicopter army...

"Can ya tell what it is yet?..."

Trance 2.0 - "The New Groove-Driven Variant Of Our Core Sound"

"WE haven't located US yet!" 

There's a reason its called Trance Music. There's not many Essential Mixes that can match this... Jonno, Tony, and Pavo, the brains behind Anjuna Beats!

"Can I say, we continue...."

Sunday slow-down

It's Sunday morning. I'm sure there are some hungover people out there, this will help...

D.D.

Settle down, settle down.

"I'm tryin to get a hold on this!"

Spotted! DancingDino and TechnoFairy in the wild.

Play along. It's like Where's Wally. Answers on a postcard. Lets get into it with something heavy...

~ D.D./T.F. ~

Great song, great song title....

Fuunnnky..

"Hey baaby! What's that sound?"

Above & Beyond know how to do it.

Which one's better? YOU Decide!       

I'M A DO JUST WAT I WANT...

"crush a bit lil bit roll it up take a hit. 
Im a do just what I want!
Looking a-head, no tur-nin back, 
people tell me slow my role 
I'm screaming out ...."

It's getting late, its getting deep. Deep House courtesy of Infinity Ink to take you through the night.

Its a little known fact that Moths are attracted to Chillstep. Having been blasting out this Adventure Club remix of Metric with my office window open at 22.27 at night, I can confirm this as to be equivalent to Moth porn. 

Signing out. DD/TF. 

Feeling stressed about trying to find a job? Worried you don't really know what you want to do in life having finishing university? Envious of friends who seem to be making their way when you're getting left behind? STOP. BREATHE. LISTEN.

So where were you this Summer.....?

Having hit Global Gathering UK and SW4 for the first time this year, the bug has bitten. What's next Tomorrowland? Holy Ship? Zoo Festival? What makes a festival great? Is it the music; the setting; the production; the time spent with friends? All I know, is that I can't wait for the next one,....wherever it may be! Highlight videos like these help to keep what its all about fresh in your head and inspire us to think what's next?!

Zedd - Spectrum

"Who is Zed?"
"Zed's dead honey. Zed's dead."

No you plum! ZEDD!

Small Words; Big Music.

Small Words, Big Music!

This blog is a space to share our passion and enthusiasm for all things dance/trance/house from wherever we are in the world! If you're on this page, you share our passion, so give us a shout-out and a share and spread the word! Let's start with a link to the inimitable Bingo Players with Get Up! Wut! Uh-huh!

Peace and love!   

D.D. & T.F.