Weekend Wrap-up

Posted by Scott Willats

Kind of a calm-before-the-storm weekend. Not that much new stuff dropped — but what did definitely raise some eyebrows. First was a quick video teaser from Zeds Dead. You really have to appreciate what these guys are doing right now. Sure, the whole hip-hop/dubstep thing has been taking off everywhere, but DC and Hooks are doing it differently — and doing it better, some (OK, me) would say. Their video teasers and trailers, especially, are sheer genius, creating such a buzz around the songs that they seem larger than life. This video highlights their new track “The One.” Check it out — and be sure to cop the Victor EP while you’re at it.

Zeds Dead & Omar LinX – The One: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Zeds Dead & Omar LinX – No Prayers: LISTEN TO IT HERE

I’m a huge fan of Ecotek, so when this dropped late last week it was an automatic download. With Paige on vocals, it sounds downright heavenly. Reminiscent of Deadmau5, it’s made for boats and beaches. Throw in remixes from Kevin Alves and Trajikk & Joman, and the whole EP is a must-grab.

Ecotek feat. Paige – Forget About Tomorrow: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Speaking of progressive house, I have a gem for fans of that genre. Whelan & Di Scala are two dudes out of Liverpool who have a track that’s climbing the Beatport charts. “The Fox” will put a smile on your face no matter where you are. This is an immediate buy.

Whelan & Di Scala – The Fox (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

A big shout-out to Pleasurekraft, who have been a personal fave of mine since their remix of “La La Land” a few years back. The boys were just in Toronto last week — check out the Provoke Web site HERE for a taste of what you missed. The double Ks, Kaveh and Kalle, know how to nail that perfect balance of carnival and progressive house to create sustained pleasure. Always a good show, and often an even better listen, this Swedish-American duo will be one of the hottest acts to catch this week in Miami. Keep an ear out for their new joint “Skeleton Key,” featuring Green Velvet on vocals. Should be a return to the glory of “La La Land” all over again.

Pleasurekraft – The Main Ingredient (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

BIGGGGGGGG!!!! ————–>Umek & Christian Cambas – Heroes of the Night (Pleasurekraft Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Something tells me you’ll be hearing a lot of this on the next edition of “Scott’s Selections” — coming next week!