A fresh face in the global dance music scene, Nora Van Elken is known for curating an inspiring, balanced blend of pop hits and nostalgic progressive house. Each track is a vibrant whirlwind of uptempo beats and cascading synths that shine with flickers of femininity and her new single “Celebrate” follows suit. A cover of Kool & The Gang’s 1980 “Celebration,” Nora’s rendition thrills old-school music heads and future-forward dancefloor mavens to boot. Injected with her signature sound, “Celebration” is an instant Nora Van Elken classic.
Remix
CAPYAC - TAKE ME CLOSER (CLUBZ REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentBack at the forefront of emerging electronic talent, Los Angeles’s own CAPYAC return with another remix from their recent album CAPYAC FOREVER. Trailing the recent remixes from French producer Anoraak and Dutch outfit Fouk, CAPYAC passes their single “Take Me Closer” onto Mexican alt-pop tandem CLUBZ. A bustling indietronica gem with vibrant rhythm sections, cerebral instrumentals, and sublime robotic vocal edits, this reupholstered version of “Take Me Closer” is a paradigm cut in indie electronic music.
CAPYAC - SANCTUARY (FOUK REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentNo better way to kick off the first weekend of October than with CAPYAC. A household name in LA’s underground, the Texas natives are back with another remix taken from their recent LP CAPYAC FOREVER. Following Anoraak’s funk disco rework of “Losing It,” CAPYAC passes off their track “Sanctuary” to Dutch duo Fouk. Fouk’s club-ready bravado moves its way to the forefront of this downtempo house effort prompting a Laissez-faire listening experience that rejuvenates and revamps all the same. Blending elements of Detroit’s dance scene with a Chicago flair and European touches, Fouk is the perfect pick for this impeccable new remix.
DANNY L HARLE - ON A MOUNTAIN (FLUME REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentFlume remix y’all! If I were a producer I feel like it would be my ultimate dream to have Flume remix my track. Lucky for British dance music producer Danny L Harle …. Flume did just that. Swoon! This Aussie’s future vibes are all a girl needs, or at least this girl. He’s put his unmistakable signature sound all over this bad boy and it’s out now via Mad Decent. Swoop it HERE!
CAPYAC - LOSING IT (ANORAAK REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentFollowing their impressive sophomore studio album CAPYAC FOREVER, surrealist dance duo CAPYAC keeps the party moving with a fresh Anoraak remix of their track “Losing It” taken from the acclaimed album itself. A go-go get down rich with disco soundscapes and bubbly retro grooves, this CAPYAC original just got a French funk treatment. While honoring to original song’s organic instrumentals, Anoraak simultaneously adds his signature flair to provide a tandem groove that nestles in effortlessly with the first rendition of “Losing It.” A high-energy track with a soulful aura, Anoraak and CAPYAC are a match made in disco heaven.
KASBO - LUNE FT. VANCOUVER SLEEP CLINIC (MANILA KILLA REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentOur sweet friend Manila Killla has dropped another phenomenal remix! Honestly, some of my all time favorite remixes have been from this Los Angeles base producer … he just gets me! His new spin on “Lune ft. Vancouver Sleep Clinic” by Kasbo reflects a step in a new direction as well as his emotional feelings from the past year … and I mean we’ve all been through it right? It’s deep and epic with vibes for days, I love it! You can find this track on the EP The Making of a Paracosm (Remixes Vol. 1), released 9 July on Foreign Family Collective/Counter Records ….. swoop it HERE!
ERO808 - TATTOOS (CAPSHUN & COLSON XL REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentCapshun and Colson XL come together once again for a neon-colored remix of ero808’s single “Tattoo.” Following their collaborative triumph “Watch Me” released via RL Grime’s label Sable Valley Records, the in-sync duo combine their witty talents to round out ero808’s original joint. Capshun, a driving force in the Dallas arts scene brings his future-trap and hip-hop bravado to the forefront of the remix, while underground duo Colson XL add their high-energy flair to match. This “Tattoo” flip sees trap melodies collide with a narcotic cadence giving rise to a truly remarkable body of work. While the production styles are delivered in a banger-certified box, the track’s mantra is one rooted in romance and uncertainty. A love song for the modern headbanger, this “Tattoo” remix is a 2021 blend of R&B, trap, and bass.
LES BISOUS - I'M COMING OUT FT. TIAAN
Music, RemixCommentHaving already made quite the name for themselves flipping classic hits with a disco flare, French disco outfit Les Bisous show no signs of slowing down. Making their dynamic debut on DJcity Records, their new single "I'm Coming Out" ft. TIAAN is characterized by its infectious guitar licks and groove-infused bass. Classic disco beats carry listeners as TIAAN lends her sultry smooth vocal performance to elevate the track to new heights. Sure to bring dance music lovers on a trip down memory lane, Les Bisous & TIAAN's wondrous rework of the Diana Ross classic is poised to keep dancefloor goers moving until the early morning.
WHETHAN - HURTING ON PURPOSE FT. K.FLAY (BIICLA REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentI’m not sure if we have posted a track by a Russian producer … I could be wrong about that, but also could not be happier in doing so now! I’ve always wanted to visit Russia, and actually applied for a travel visa when I lived in Eastern Europe (Prague) back in 2005 - and was DENIED due to … actually that’s another story so ….. Hey now Biicla! This young producer has remixed “Hurting on Purpose ft. K.Flay” by our boy Whethan. Super bouncy, super fun, and K.Flay’s vocals are always so silky and scrumptious you can’t not love this remix. Biicla is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter producing some really great dance tracks - and even though he’s just getting started, his blend of pop-rock, hip-hop and house sound will leave you wanting more. You can stream/download this track HERE!
