FLØRALS - WAVES

Hang ten and ride the next biggest wave to come crashing into the EDM world. FLØRALS comes in with a hit that will leave you speechless, breathless, powerless, utterly every word imaginable to describe a state of being where time and movement cease to exist. “Waves” will definitely be your new favorite song. The synthetic waves that FLØRALS uses is able to coexist with a bass drum that flows beautifully with each strike of percussion. The softest percussion can also be heard through the bridge of the song, each kick sounding like the tap of a xylophone of our infant years to keep the vibe pleasantly fun. Can we please talk about that catchy drop! Pick up the phone because the summer vacation in our daydream is calling and FLØRALS is on the other line giving us our getaway. We get a sense that FLØRALS just cannot accept the fact that summer is gone because “Waves” is so lively and energized that we do not want to succumb to the gloom of the cloudy weather. Proclaim with us that summer is here to stay by listening to “Waves.”

JUSTICE SKOLNIK - YOU COULD BE DOWN

San Fran's Justice Skolnik just sent over his newest concoction "You Could Be Down" featuring some excellent smatterings of Brandy's pitched up vocals. This future tune starts with a dreamlike intro with rain sound effects, pads and a fun fantasy like bell lead that takes us into a cascading arpeggio build. The chorus hits with bright pulsating saw synths and a soaring high lead as the main melody chimes back in. This tune has a raw innocence to it, with Brandy's pitched up vocals bending and chopping around the jovial melodies. You can nab this fun tune as a free download here and go ahead and give it a <3 on Hype Machine here. 

FREDDY SPACER - WHERE'S UR MIND

Let us introduce you to a far out new indie rock act Freddy Spacer. This is a new project for Freddy who formally made waves in the industry with his old band Y Luv. I definitely loved everything Y Luv put out, so I wanted to show some love to his latest "Where's Ur Mind." Produced by another BB friend Blair, the tune is a driving indie rock cut that is fueled by cosmic breakdowns and falsettos leading to a soaring "La La LA" reverby bridge. His live show is a visual spectacle with dancers, visuals and lights accompanying the band. You definitely want to check that out so catch his next show 11/15 at the Resident in downtown LA more details here. 

VANESSA ELISHA - FRIENDLY SKIES

R&B may not be my favorite type of music, but there's something to be said for the way it can really set a mood, tug at emotions, and get you feeling some kinda way. Vanessa Elisha is not only the homie (we got late night Mexican food once) but she is also one of the hottest artists coming out of Australia right now that isn't a future bass producer or indie pop/dance group. Her brand of Alt/Future R&B can be seen in the form of massive collaborations with a slew of incredible producers from XXYYXX to Ekali. This cover of the legendary Missy Elliott and Ginuwine's "Friendly Skies" is as close to perfection as you can get for a 2016 tribute to this 1997 classic from Missy's debut album Supa Dupa Fly. The complete rework of the production is so fresh, and her signature vocal delivery doesn't just tug at the heartstrings, it melts them. This comes ahead of her long-awaited debut EP, "It's a Day and Night Thing" due in November, which will boast production from Sweater Beats, Different Sleep, XXYXX and others, and is bound to be a breakout piece of work for Vanessa. 

[PREMIERE] KHAMSIN & LeMARQUIS - LEAVING FT, SAAVAN

French producer Khamsin has a sexy new track for us today that I am swooning over! He's teamed up with LeMarquis on "Leaving" for a sentimental journey through sonic heaven; the final track form his latest EP. With luscious ethereal melodies and bouncy future beats, Khamsin hits the sweet spot with this one. Top things off with angelic vocals from Saavan and we have a all the massive future feels we could ever want! Listen and love!    

HYDDE & MOONZz - ANYTHING YOU WANT (SEAN TURK REMIX)

When this gem found it's way onto my radar, I immediately knew I would love it. MOONZz and Sean Turk are two of my favorite fastest rising artists of 2016, the former exploding with her single "Satisfy" being featured in THREE Victoria's Secret ad campaigns and the latter getting the approval of DJ Snake and Bipolar Sunshine on his debut remix/cover. The original here, which MOONZz made with newcomer HYDDE, was my favorite track off her Trust Cycles EP, so seeing it get the #BedroomBass remix treatment from Sean Turk was the cat's pajamas (he's done some FIRE remixes for other amazing tracks already such as Stephen's "Crossfire" and Brandyn Burnette's "Closer").

Turk respected the original's production work, maintaining the vibe, while kicking it up a notch with some dance-floor-friendly snappy hi hats and a new weaving synth lead during the chorus—perfect compliments to MOONZz's entrancing vocal and memorable songwriting. If it wasn't radio ready before, it definitely is now. Can't wait to see what's in store for his originals!

WIN TICKETS + MEET RAC @ DEADLY DISCO - SAN FRANCISCO

We all know and love RAC - Andre Allen Anjos has shaped our young lives of loving dance music in every way possible. There is not a person we know that does not have a very favorite RAC remix - I have so many it's hard to pick! We've decided to give you a comprehensive playlist of 195 RAC mixes that will bring all the feels for this legend back from the years of nerding out over them. Just press play and let things go .... 

This Friday night Crossroads + Tilt are throwing their annual Halloween party Deadly Disco! Located at the historic Mission building The Armory - we and 4000 of our closest friends in San Francisco are going to dance the night away with a siiick lineup of indie dance, deep house and disco artists including RAC! The event is officially sold out, but RAC has decided to give away some of their guestlist spots to a few lucky people, and would like to invite you to hang out with them before their set! If you want to win a pair of tickets plus meet & greet with RAC at Deadly Disco - just follow these simple instructions!

1. Follow Crossroads Nightlife Instagram HERE
2. Like the contest picture below
3. Tag 2 friends in the comments. 

That's it! We'll be picking winners by 8pm on Thursday OCT 27 - Good Luck! 

SWEATER BEATS - DID YOU WRONG FT. MAX

It's always an awesome week when there's new Sweater Beats! Pretty sure I'm going to a show every night this week AND Halloween parties this weekend woop woop! But I'm here to talk about music, specifically this smooth soulful second single off his forthcoming "For The Cold" EP (Big Beat Records). It's a bewitching blend of sultry nineties-esque pop-soul vocals from MAX and the always-on-point rich, innovative production and melodies we've come to expect from Sweater Beats. The release is also timed perfectly ahead of a stacked debut live tour across North America, which kicks off tomorrow night in SF! Get tickets HERE (he's probably coming to your city), grab this track from Big Beat HERE, and look out for the EP this winter!

[PREMIERE] LOVE THY BROTHER - LOVE ME BETTER (LOVE THY BROTHER REMIX)

When artists take a second look at their own music and remix a new version, sometimes it can be a disaster - but many times it's a delightful insight into the endless possibilities that artist sees in what they are creating. Canadian duo Love Thy Brother have done just that with our next premiere! I love the original version of their debut single "Love Me Better ft. Ariel Beesley" - in fact, I believed I called it dance pop perfection. With deep 80's new wave dance grooves and synthy beats - Love Thy Brother crushed this remix! It's like the Drive soundtrack mixed with Phil Collins drum fills and Peter Murphy melodies ... yassss! The entire remix package will be out soon via Bright Antenna Records.