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It’s always great news when you get a collab like this. Each artist has to have created a sound so distinct to get where they’re at and it’s dope hearing the sounds of each come together on a track. Flux Pavilion and Nero take on my favorite from Welcome Reality, “Must Be the Feeling,” slowing down the dancy vibe (you won’t hear ‘it makes me wanna move’) and it’s awesome. This comes out March 4th so just a YouTube for now.
change your thoughts, change your world
+jangbar
Nero with a new track? It seems like just last week they melted my brain into goo with Welcome Reality. Oh wait. Here they take Sebastian & M.I.A.’s already good “C.T.F.O.” and lay some grime on it. You’re gonna want to do anything but Chill The Fuck Out after hearing this. Enjoy.
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Nero with a new track? It seems like just last week they melted my brain into goo with Welcome Reality. Oh wait. Here they take Sebastian & M.I.A.’s already good “C.T.F.O.” and lay some grime on it. You’re gonna want to do anything but Chill The Fuck Out after hearing this. Enjoy.
In one swift cunning move Nero has catapulted themselves into electro’s elite. Their long-anticipated debut album, Welcome Reality is nothing short of masterful; 20 tracks interwoven give the listener a complete experience from beginning to end. After becoming a mainstay at the biggest electronic music festivals across the globe, Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray have clearly taken the time and care to produce a quality album; aspiring and established producers alike should take note.
Make sure your hands and feet are inside the vehicle at all times because right from the get go “2808” & “Doomsday” embarks you on an incomprehensible journey through time and space. Those unmistakable dominator synths lead me to expect Doomsday to be a staple for dubstep DJs to get any crowd live as fuck from the first spin. I wouldn’t be surprised if that song was played in London at a listening party for the album and was the root cause of all hell breaking loose. (Too soon, I know, fuck me.).
The two bring vocalist (and Stephen’s wife) Alana Watson along again on “My Eyes” for a slower paced song that utilizes a strong guitar riff behind the filth. Watson’s the voice behind “Me and You,” “Innocence,” “Promises,” and “This Way.” Her wonderful voice gives the tracks a grandiose (I refuse to use the term ‘epic’) feel, one that undoubtedly is very much involved with the commercial appeal Nero has received thus far. She’s also featured on the single “Guilt,” which makes my insides tingle like a 14 year old spotting Skrillex at Cosmic Bowling. I’m sure hearing that being performed live will be nothing short of epic (Goddamnit). After smashing your brains in with bangers, they slow things down a bit about halfway through with “In The Way” and “Scorpion.” The change of pace is kinda like when Trinity gives Neo some clothes and begins to explain what the fuck is going on.
But don’t relax for too long… they jump right back into it with their popular re-work of The Jets’ Crush On You. It’s listed as Crush On You rather than a remix of the original so I’m guessing they got the sampling rights. “Must Be The Feeling” is my favorite and, in my opinion, most unique track on the album. It mixes a disco/dancy/funk sound with the heavy dubstep bass and it’s fucking awesome. I’m really looking forward to any artists that try to mix these two sounds together. “Promises” gets reworked from the version we’ve heard with Skrillex, giving it a more DnB feel. Can’t say I like it better, but it’s its own entity. You’ll notice “Angst” as the intro to their Essential Mix, the edit of Justice’s “Stress.”
The most impressive part of this project is the overall cinematic feel to it. All the songs lead into the next the way a hip-hop mixtape does which makes it great to listen to in one sitting. Songs like “New Life” make me feel ‘like someone slipped some LSD in my lemonade’ (SG). I stand by my claim that many electronic artists have perfected their sounds to a point of cinematic effect. The Chemical Brothers & Daft Punk have had the pleasure of using their star appeal to dive into the movie realm, and there are a handful of other artists that really possess the ability to compose a masterful movie score that could turn an average movie into a really good one (and attract loads of more viewers). I think it’s time for new age musicals, the visual depiction of the images our ears provide our brains. Imagine special FX choreographed to the sounds… they might have to start checking for drugs at theaters.
Nero’s previous releases and singles have been C+A+D favorites for a while now; for me it began with their Essential Mix and was cemented with multiple jaw-dropping live performances. I’m glad they’ve taken their previous hits and re-worked, organized, and mixed it in with new tracks and the overall feel of the album. The result is a detailed compilation of their work thus far. They’ve set the bar high for full-length bass albums. Purchase it here!
+jangbar
1. 2808
2. Doomsday
3. My Eyes
4. Guilt
5. Fugue State
6. Me and You
7. Innocence
8. In the Way
9. Scorpions
10. Crush
11. Must Be the Feeling
12. Reaching Out
13. Promises
14. Departure
15. Angst (Deluxe)
16. Welcome Reality VIP (Deluxe)
17. This Way (Deluxe)
18. New Life (Deluxe)
19. Choices (Deluxe)
20. Symphony 2808 (Deluxe)
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In one swift cunning move Nero has catapulted themselves into electro’s elite. Their long-anticipated debut album, Welcome Reality is nothing short of masterful; 20 tracks interwoven give the listener a complete experience from beginning to end. After becoming a mainstay at the biggest electronic music festivals across the globe, Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray have clearly taken the time and care to produce a quality album; aspiring and established producers alike should take note.
Make sure your hands and feet are inside the vehicle at all times because right from the get go “2808” & “Doomsday” embarks you on an incomprehensible journey through time and space. Those unmistakable dominator synths lead me to expect Doomsday to be a staple for dubstep DJs to get any crowd live as fuck from the first spin. I wouldn’t be surprised if that song was played in London at a listening party for the album and was the root cause of all hell breaking loose. (Too soon, I know, fuck me.).
The two bring vocalist (and Stephen’s wife) Alana Watson along again on “My Eyes” for a slower paced song that utilizes a strong guitar riff behind the filth. Watson’s the voice behind “Me and You,” “Innocence,” “Promises,” and “This Way.” Her wonderful voice gives the tracks a grandiose (I refuse to use the term ‘epic’) feel, one that undoubtedly is very much involved with the commercial appeal Nero has received thus far. She’s also featured on the single “Guilt,” which makes my insides tingle like a 14 year old spotting Skrillex at Cosmic Bowling. I’m sure hearing that being performed live will be nothing short of epic (Goddamnit). After smashing your brains in with bangers, they slow things down a bit about halfway through with “In The Way” and “Scorpion.” The change of pace is kinda like when Trinity gives Neo some clothes and begins to explain what the fuck is going on.
But don’t relax for too long… they jump right back into it with their popular re-work of The Jets’ Crush On You. It’s listed as Crush On You rather than a remix of the original so I’m guessing they got the sampling rights. “Must Be The Feeling” is my favorite and, in my opinion, most unique track on the album. It mixes a disco/dancy/funk sound with the heavy dubstep bass and it’s fucking awesome. I’m really looking forward to any artists that try to mix these two sounds together. “Promises” gets reworked from the version we’ve heard with Skrillex, giving it a more DnB feel. Can’t say I like it better, but it’s its own entity. You’ll notice “Angst” as the intro to their Essential Mix, the edit of Justice’s “Stress.”
The most impressive part of this project is the overall cinematic feel to it. All the songs lead into the next the way a hip-hop mixtape does which makes it great to listen to in one sitting. Songs like “New Life” make me feel ‘like someone slipped some LSD in my lemonade’ (SG). I stand by my claim that many electronic artists have perfected their sounds to a point of cinematic effect. The Chemical Brothers & Daft Punk have had the pleasure of using their star appeal to dive into the movie realm, and there are a handful of other artists that really possess the ability to compose a masterful movie score that could turn an average movie into a really good one (and attract loads of more viewers). I think it’s time for new age musicals, the visual depiction of the images our ears provide our brains. Imagine special FX choreographed to the sounds… they might have to start checking for drugs at theaters.
Nero’s previous releases and singles have been C+A+D favorites for a while now; for me it began with their Essential Mix and was cemented with multiple jaw-dropping live performances. I’m glad they’ve taken their previous hits and re-worked, organized, and mixed it in with new tracks and the overall feel of the album. The result is a detailed compilation of their work thus far. They’ve set the bar high for full-length bass albums. Purchase it here!
+jangbar
1. 2808
2. Doomsday
3. My Eyes
4. Guilt
5. Fugue State
6. Me and You
7. Innocence
8. In the Way
9. Scorpions
10. Crush
11. Must Be the Feeling
12. Reaching Out
13. Promises
14. Departure
15. Angst (Deluxe)
16. Welcome Reality VIP (Deluxe)
17. This Way (Deluxe)
18. New Life (Deluxe)
19. Choices (Deluxe)
20. Symphony 2808 (Deluxe)
I just came across this and felt the need to share. Nero teamed up with the BBC Philharmonic back in June to create this ‘Dubstep Symphony.’ Live instruments is always coo with electronic artists but this is on another level.
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Our favorite masked disco-loving Frenchman is back with another couple remixes to get our feet movin’. The first is of Melee Beats‘ “Vector.” Melee had this to say about it:
“Just wanted to get a piece in here on this.. I’m a looooongtime TPR fan, and when I started creating my new live set, I really wanted Vectors to be in there, but it was a little too slow/chill.. So I checked in with TPR to see if he would flip it into a club track, and he said yes. I’ve never had good luck with remixers actually getting good stuff to me, but I about did a backflip the first time I heard this. I’m super grateful for this, it couldn’t be any better. Sorry we held this for so long, but please, get it, play it, love it! TPR deserves it!”
The second is of Worship‘s “Find You,” out now on the Out There EP. Just a stream for now but this song is SICK. Not as glitchy as TPR’s usual stuff; this one’s got more of an electro sound with a disco feel. Still waiting on the man to make a trip out to LA! Gotta get down with the disco live. Shoot him a follow on Twitter.
Melee Beats – Vector (The Phantom’s Revenge Remix)
Worship – Find You (The Phantom’s Revenge remix) by worship
This one’s a little old but worth a listen if you haven’t gotten the chance. No one tells me about these things anymore! Track from Nero off their upcoming Welcome Reality album. I love the concept to this sucker, “Welcome to second reality. Live the life you’ve always dreamed. Be the person you’ve always wanted to be.” (You don’t need a second life for all that ;)) They mix in more drum ‘n bass than what we’re used to from them lately, but it comes together quite nicely with hints of their dub sound. Welcome Reality is out August 15th.
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Our favorite masked disco-loving Frenchman is back with another couple remixes to get our feet movin’. The first is of Melee Beats‘ “Vector.” Melee had this to say about it:
“Just wanted to get a piece in here on this.. I’m a looooongtime TPR fan, and when I started creating my new live set, I really wanted Vectors to be in there, but it was a little too slow/chill.. So I checked in with TPR to see if he would flip it into a club track, and he said yes. I’ve never had good luck with remixers actually getting good stuff to me, but I about did a backflip the first time I heard this. I’m super grateful for this, it couldn’t be any better. Sorry we held this for so long, but please, get it, play it, love it! TPR deserves it!”
The second is of Worship‘s “Find You,” out now on the Out There EP. Just a stream for now but this song is SICK. Not as glitchy as TPR’s usual stuff; this one’s got more of an electro sound with a disco feel. Still waiting on the man to make a trip out to LA! Gotta get down with the disco live. Shoot him a follow on Twitter.
Melee Beats – Vector (The Phantom’s Revenge Remix)
Worship – Find You (The Phantom’s Revenge remix) by worship
This one’s a little old but worth a listen if you haven’t gotten the chance. No one tells me about these things anymore! Track from Nero off their upcoming Welcome Reality album. I love the concept to this sucker, “Welcome to second reality. Live the life you’ve always dreamed. Be the person you’ve always wanted to be.” (You don’t need a second life for all that ;)) They mix in more drum ‘n bass than what we’re used to from them lately, but it comes together quite nicely with hints of their dub sound. Welcome Reality is out August 15th.
YOLO Mentions bring attention to special
songs featured in that week’s YOLO List. Get the latest list here!
Alright so I’ve been waiting to talk about this song for far too long, and I won’t wait a moment longer! The first time I heard this track was when Nero threw it on their essential mix (Click to DL) a few months back. All I could do was cue the essential mix up to 58:48 to hear that banger of a track drop for a less than a minute, until last week. Nero released their “Guilt EP” and this remix was one of the bonuses. You can bet Nero wouldn’t have chosen Feed Me‘s rendition for nothing. Classic Feed Me with his unruly concoction of bass and twists and grime, but with a build up and drop that rivals most. Feed Me’s kickin’ ass and taking names, and I’m looking forward to seeing where he takes his sound in the future.
Nero – Innocence (Feed Me Remix)
Robyn – Call Your Girlfriend (Feed Me Remix)
Feed Me – Silicone Lube
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YOLO Mentions bring attention to special
songs featured in that week’s YOLO List. Get the latest list here!
Alright so I’ve been waiting to talk about this song for far too long, and I won’t wait a moment longer! The first time I heard this track was when Nero threw it on their essential mix (Click to DL) a few months back. All I could do was cue the essential mix up to 58:48 to hear that banger of a track drop for a less than a minute, until last week. Nero released their “Guilt EP” and this remix was one of the bonuses. You can bet Nero wouldn’t have chosen Feed Me‘s rendition for nothing. Classic Feed Me with his unruly concoction of bass and twists and grime, but with a build up and drop that rivals most. Feed Me’s kickin’ ass and taking names, and I’m looking forward to seeing where he takes his sound in the future.
Nero – Innocence (Feed Me Remix)
Robyn – Call Your Girlfriend (Feed Me Remix)
Feed Me – Silicone Lube
Daft Punk : Pyramid
? : Cube
No it’s not the Hollywood squares. I’m referencing the renowned French producer, Etienne De Crecy. He’s pretty old school and back in the day he somewhat revolutionized the scene. The French fry finally penciled us in and he’s coming to Avalon this Friday. Unfortunately, it’s a DJ set so he won’t be rocking the cube but who cares; this cake doesn’t need frosting.
Get your presale tickets HERE. only 10$? that’s not gonna last, get on that!
Etienne De Crecy – Welcome <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Etienne De Crecy – Fuck <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Etienne De Crecy – Fast Track Live vs. We Are Your Friends <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
For all you bass headz here’s some fresh dub
Plan B – The Recluse (Nero Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Zeds Dead – White Satin <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Wolfgang just dropped this dirty number.
Wolfgang Gartner – Illmerica <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
So normally I only post beats, but it’s time for a nice change. For those of you that don’t know me I’m a total cinephile. On a rainy day like today, nothing sounds better than a mug of hot chocolate and a solid film. Last night I watched one of the best films I’ve seen in a long time, “Oldboy”. Apparently South Koreans know how to get shit done; revenge, lust, social psychological concepts. Not to mention the antagonist, holy shit. Heath Ledger was pretty sick in Dark Knight but he’s got nothing on Ji-Tae Yu. I’m not going waste your time hyping it up, but let me just say it was one of the greatest endings I’ve ever experienced. MUST SEE 9.5/10
Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep, and you weep alone.
– Chronic mncher
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Daft Punk : Pyramid
? : Cube
No it’s not the Hollywood squares. I’m referencing the renowned French producer, Etienne De Crecy. He’s pretty old school and back in the day he somewhat revolutionized the scene. The French fry finally penciled us in and he’s coming to Avalon this Friday. Unfortunately, it’s a DJ set so he won’t be rocking the cube but who cares; this cake doesn’t need frosting.
Get your presale tickets HERE. only 10$? that’s not gonna last, get on that!
Etienne De Crecy – Welcome <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Etienne De Crecy – Fuck <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Etienne De Crecy – Fast Track Live vs. We Are Your Friends <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
For all you bass headz here’s some fresh dub
Plan B – The Recluse (Nero Remix) <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Zeds Dead – White Satin <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Wolfgang just dropped this dirty number.
Wolfgang Gartner – Illmerica <-♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
So normally I only post beats, but it’s time for a nice change. For those of you that don’t know me I’m a total cinephile. On a rainy day like today, nothing sounds better than a mug of hot chocolate and a solid film. Last night I watched one of the best films I’ve seen in a long time, “Oldboy”. Apparently South Koreans know how to get shit done; revenge, lust, social psychological concepts. Not to mention the antagonist, holy shit. Heath Ledger was pretty sick in Dark Knight but he’s got nothing on Ji-Tae Yu. I’m not going waste your time hyping it up, but let me just say it was one of the greatest endings I’ve ever experienced. MUST SEE 9.5/10
Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep, and you weep alone.
– Chronic mncher
