Hailing from Orange County, William Black is recently really trying to hit his stride. In this remix of “Glimmer” by Lione, he adds a melodic plucky synth that matches perfectly with a more minimal style percussive sound. It’s a melancholy song, but he manages to make it a bit brighter and fun.
In his own words:
I had a really fun time with this remix, Once I heard the vocals I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. Huge thanks to LIONE for asking me to do it.
He has a few other great songs out at the moment so we’re sure we’ll see his name popping up more and more.
Song of the Day: Long Way Home (Noah Neiman vs Culture Code Remix) – Noah Neiman X Jay Bombay ft. Laci Kay
Noah Neiman and Culture Code teamed up to remix Noah’s original track “Long Way Home” that was created with Jay Bombay with a vocal feature from Laci Kay. It doesn’t stray too far stylistically from the original but adds a nice bounce to it that the original seemed to be missing. Take a listen and check out the lyrics below!
Looking for lightning, trying to spark that rush
We’ll keep on driving, but we’ll take it slow
Leaving behind us is the cloud of dust
When I’m with you, I’ll take the long way home
Oh…oh…
Taking turns until we’re on our own
When I’m with you, I’ll take the long way home
Where should we go?
‘Cause I got time
Never know, what I’ll find
On the road, without even trying
When I’m with you, I’ll take the long way home
When I’m with you, I’ll take the long way home
I’ll take the long way home
My heart is racing every time we touch
Oh, we’ll be tracing out the skies of gold
I’ll go the distance ’cause we’re enough
When I’m with you, I’ll take the long way home
We’ll take the long way home
We’ll take the long way home
We’ll take the long way home
Where should we go?
‘Cause I got time
Never know, what I’ll find
On the road, without even trying
When I’m with you, I’ll take the long way home
When I’m with you, I’ll take the long way home
Taking turns until we’re on our own
When I’m with you, I’ll take the long way home
Song of the Day: Love On Me (CID Remix) – Galantis & Hook N Sling
CID remixed the collaboration between Galantis and Hook N Sling “Love On Me” back in 2016 but it’s such a catchy, upbeat tune that we wanted to make sure you’ve heard it. It’s bouncy chorus synths are perfect for when you’re relaxing by the pool or by the beach/lake this summer.
As a side note, if you ever get the opportunity to see Galantis live, definitely see them. As far as live sets go, they put on an amazing show and put everyone in the crowd in a great mood by the end of it.
Song of the Day: Where Would We Be – ROZES & Nicky Romero
ROZES teamed up with Nicky Romero to put out a catchy “Closer”-feel type track, complete with snaps and a minimalistic chord driven melody. It’s a formula that works well and allows ROZES lyrics to shine through, which is clearly the point.
It’s also worth checking out Nicky Romero’s edit of his own collaboration. It’s much more up-tempo and gives the song more depth moving from a beautiful piano line into buzzy chorus synths.
“Where Would We Be” Lyrics:
Been a minute since high school
And I still kinda miss you (ah)
Is it weird that I do, that I do?
Are you still in your basement
Smoking weed with the same friends?
Just living for the weekend
Like we used to
Up all night, mattress on the floor
Wasting time, Nintendo 64
Shouldn’t think about it anymore, anymore
Where would we be
If we were still passed out on your sofa, watchin’ TV?
And it was still my head on your shoulder
Where would we be if in another lifetime
I didn’t move to California for the limelight?
I wouldn’t have to wonder what it would’ve been like
If we’da only fucking got it right the first time
Where would we be?
Where would we be?
And I know I shouldn’t reminisce
I’ve been drinking and I miss my accomplice
I know it’s late
Different time zones, different states
But I bet you’re still
Up all night, mattress on the floor
Wasting time, Nintendo 64
Shouldn’t think about it anymore, anymore
Where would we be
If we were still passed out on your sofa, watchin’ TV?
And it was still my head on your shoulder
Where would we be if in another lifetime
I didn’t move to California for the limelight?
I wouldn’t have to wonder what it would’ve been like
If we’da only fucking got it right the first time
Where would we be?
Where would we be?
If we never went home
Stayed out still stoned
If the sun never rose
We’d still be close
But that’s not how it goes
Same song gets old
When you’re living for, when your living for the weekend (living for the weekend)
Just living for the weekend
Where would we be
If we were still passed out on your sofa, watchin’ TV?
And it was still my head on your shoulder
Where would we be if in another lifetime
I didn’t move to California for the limelight?
I wouldn’t have to wonder what it would’ve been like
If we’da only fucking got it right the first time
It’s been almost a month size Avicii’s death and it was clear from the outpouring of support around the world just how many people he touched with his music. Tim was an innovator and is of the main reasons why dance music is now mainstream.
This tribute mix starts with some of Avicii’s earlier sounds which many people may not be familiar with and shows how he evolved his style over time. The mix isn’t perfectly chronological, but it gives a good enough idea of his earlier versus later styles.
It’s interesting how people feel when they listen to his songs now. Some say that it makes them feel melancholy and that it’s hard to listen without thinking about the internal conflict that Tim was dealing with. Others said that it his music still brings them the same joy it always has. For me, I do feel the sadness of knowing he’s gone, but I still get the same goosebumps I always have when “Levels” comes on. Tim’s music will let him live on, and knowing that is comforting.
Tracklist:
1) Levels (Old School Intro Bootleg) – Avicii
2) Sunshine- Avicii & David Guetta
3) I Could Be The One – Avicii & Nicky Romero
4) Superlove – Avicii & Lenny Kravitz
5) Fade Into Darkness – Avicii x You’ve Got The Love (Mark Knight Remix) – Florence and the Machine x Fade Into Darkness (Ablin Myers Remix)
6) My Feelings For You – Avicii
7) Escape Me (Avicii Remix) – Tiesto
8) Two Million (Alcoholic) – Avicii
9) Rapture (Avicii Remix) – Nadia Ali
10) Alcoholic – Avicii
11) Sweet Dreams (Avicii Swede Dreams Mix) – Avicii
12) Derezzed – Avicii
13) Silhouettes – Avicii
14) Drowning (Avicii Remix) – Armin van Buuren ft. Laura V
15) Seek Bromance – Avicii
16) Dancing In My Head – Avicii vs Eric Turner
17) Blessed (Avicii Edit) – Tom Hangs
18) You’re Gonna Love Again – Avicii & NERVO
19) Three Million (Your Love Is So Amazing) – Avicii
20) Crime – Avicii
21) Miami 82 (Avicii Remix) – Syn Cole
22) Levels – Avicii
23) Hang With Me (Avicii Remix) – Robyn
24) Hope There’s Someone – Avicii
25) Dear Boy – Avicii
26) Long Road to Hell – Avicii
27) Shame On Me – Avicii
28) Lay Me Down – Avicii
29) Heart Upon My Sleeve – Avicii ft. Dan Reynolds
30) The Days – Avicii
31) The Nights – Avicii
32) Hey Brother – Avicii
33) Broken Arrows – Avicii
34) Wake Me Up – Avicii ft. Aloe Blac
35) Levels – Avicii
