Up to this point, I’ve restricted ‘On the Contrary’ posts to disco house. Let’s change that. Good music has been pouring in from every corner of the genre spectrum. Highlights include Nicolas Jaar’s futuristic and intuitive new style, Maribou State’s late night vibes and Russ Chime‘s catchy riffs. From UK bass, trapstyle, downtempo to the blues… Here’s something for everyone:

20 tracks after the jump

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Little is known about Pittsburgh’s Thomas Fec (aka Tobacco) as he keeps his identity something of an enigma. By using only analog equipment, Tobacco crafts experimental electronica, which creeps towards a darker brand of psychedelic trip-hop. His lo-fi industrial grooves and twisted melodies are not only clever, but unique.

Tobacco – Hairy Candy
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/benefit/03%20Hairy%20Candy.mp3]
Tobacco – Yum Yum Cult
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/benefit/06%20Yum%20Yum%20Cult.mp3]
Tobacco – Hawker Boat
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/benefit/04%20Hawker%20Boat.mp3]
Tobacco – Backwoods Alter
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/benefit/12%20Backwoods%20Altar.mp3]

They’ve only been producing for about a year, but the music coming from Netherlands based duo andhim have a seasoned texture. They like to call their style “Superhouse,” and considering the dance party for one in my bedroom right now, I can’t dispute.

andhim – Alter Egon
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/andhim/03%20Alter%20Egon%20%28Original%20Mix%29.mp3]
Oliver Koletzki feat. Jake the Rapper – 50 Ways To Love Your Liver (andhim Remix)
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/andhim/01%20Fifty%20Ways%20To%20Love%20Your%20Liver%20%28Andhim%20Remix%29.mp3]
Theophilus London – Wine & Chocolates (andhim Remix)
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/andhim/Wine%20%26%20Chocolate%20%28andhim%20edit%29.mp3]

Paradisco

By rejuvenating soulful 50’s and 60’s samples, Netherlands based Knight One is bringing new life to the filterdisco scene. With that being said, German nightclub ‘Paradisco’ celebrated it’s one year anniversary with an exclusive mix from the eccentric and innovative 20-year-old artist. Take your pants off and enjoy fourteen tracks of spectacular ingenuity.

Paradisco Minimix VI: Knight One (Fifteen Minute minimix)
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/LAG731/06%20Minimix%20VI_%20Knight%20One.mp3]

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Fake Blood’s highly anticipated debut album, ‘Cells’, is set to be released via Different Recordings on November 12th, but you can stream the 11-track EP in its entirety below. The album is doused in Fake Blood’s infamous ghoulish, eerie and sinister vibes. He has truly mastered his signature breed of juggernaut basslines and haunting piano riffs; there are no gimmicks, stadium sounds or fancy effects, just unpretentious house music intended for a genuine crowd.

Hip hop and electronic music are colliding in an exciting way as the trap movement keeps growing. Lately, dance floors have been filled with low-end neurocrunk and the kids are begging for more. The problem is, trap bangers are a dime a dozen; everyday there’s a new air horn drenched “festival” remix of Afrojack, Dada Life, Hardwell or the like. The good news is there’s still some cool underground #trapshit laying around. Let’s get weird.

Eprom – Regis Chillbin
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/wghob/01%20Regis%20Chillbin.mp3]
RL Grime – Die 4 Me (D33J Remix)
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/wghob/Die%204%20Me%20%28D33J%20Remix%29.mp3]
Branchez – Sweet
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/wghob/05%20Sweet.mp3]
Arkist – Fill Your Coffee
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/wghob/Fill%20Your%20Coffee.mp3]
Modeselektor – War Cry (An-ten-nae remix)
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/wghob/War%20Cry%20%28An-ten-nae%20remix%29.mp3]
Justin Timberlake – My Love (Bear//Face Remix)
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/BRPPEP/My%20Love%20%28Bear__Face%20Remix%29.mp3]

After launching a record label with Seth Troxler early last year, Lee Curtiss has made a name for himself by creating primal music that pulses with life, sex, and humor. Well, deep house fans rejoice, this Thursday Lee Curtiss, Lazaro Casanova and Steve Huerta are bringing their forward-thinking grooves to Hollywood.

We’re giving away two pairs of tickets (4 total). To enter the contest, simply like this post and comment below with a smiley face. The winners will be announced tomorrow.

Lee Curtiss // Lazaro Casanova // Steve Huerta
October 25th @ King King Club Los Angeles
Cover: $15 Age: 21+
Buy tickets HERE

Lee Curtiss – I Can Hear You Arthur
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/feelings4u/01%20I%20Can%20Hear%20You%20Arthur.mp3]
Lee Curtiss – Body Twitch (buy it via beatport)
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/feelings4u/Body%20Twitch%20%20feat%20Debbie%20Rennalds.mp3]
Adele – Rolling In The Deep (Lazaro Casanova Remix)
[audio: https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/feelings4u/Rolling%20In%20The%20Deep%20%28Lazaro%20Casanova%20Remix%29.mp3]