Florian Paetzold – Spririt

Florian Paetzold is one of these talented DJs who can make up sounds and melodies as beautiful as poesy and stories. He already gave us great tracks like the amazing Warm Minds or a truly beautiful remix of Ready For Your Love. There is always a mix of romanticism and melancholia in his melodies. This one might sound really simple and repetitive but Spirit somehow managed to touch me. I liked the discreet vocals broken by a nice chill light poping sound. It’s smooth and laidback, a little bit sexy but never boring. This vintage 90’s piano totally has its place in this track. It adds a funky touch that we don’t dislike. Florian Paetzold plays the game of high and lows, making us waiting for this peak that never really explodes. Or at least not when you expected it and not how you expected it.
Nice and smooth, as we like it. And you can get it for free.

https://soundcloud.com/florian-paetzold/spririt-original

Lisa Mitchell – Wah Ha (Seekae Remix)

Seekae is an Australian DJ and a talented one. We don’t hear that much from what’s going on on the other side of the world but recently something huge has been released and it managed to reach our side.
This thing is a remix of Wah Ha from Lisa Mitchell. It is a truly touching remix on so many levels. First the voice of Lisa and its sexyness is just pure pleasure to listen to. Then this slow chilling mecanic beats in the background is perfectly build. It starts slowly and grows up step by step, new effects coming up on and on.
But, the very astonishing part arrives around 1’30. The vocals are lost in a echoes whirl and the electronic sound comes up slowly with some 80’s computer beats. All of this grows up and explodes in a chilling mecanic melody. It’s pure genius, everything has a reason to be where it is and the sounds and effects were cleverly thought. We’re big fans of this remix! Thank you so much Seekae for this work!

Alex Schulz – Ways

We missed out this one! A new Alex Schulz – which is supposed to be in our “keep-an-eye-on-him” list… Anyway Alex released a really really good new chilling tune. We love that low voice singing all along the song. Fading away in the end to let the room to a chilly beats that comes with a echoing melody making it all sound like a dream or travelling song. You’re on this car or on this play and you say fuck to everything you just want to go away. You’re not super excited your just enjoying this moment. It’s cool, laid back and no stress, this tune is just about enjoying your moment and stop over-thinking. We loved it. We’re never really disappointed by Alex Schulz, now you understand why we keep an eye on him and why you should!

Ben Howard – Small Things (Yaaman Remix)

I didn’t know Yaaman before this remix. He is a Ukrainian DJ from Kiev. He made a really beautiful choice when deciding to remix Ben Howard’s Small Things. It is truly a lovely song.
Yaaman managed to add just enough of beats and electric drum sets to make it sound a little bit more punchy without loosing the true spirit of the song and its melancholic soul. The rythm is perfect. Not too fast, not too slow, we could almost say that Yaaman did a real precision work there! We also especially love that xylophon-ish sound. We don’t really know how you can describe it but it really fits the atmosphere of the track. And that delayed guitar is just so catchy. Can’t get out of my head. Love it.

GAMPER & DADONI feat. Paul Cook & The Chronicles – Blind Faith

Gamper & Dadoni are back! We might not follow them with a blind faith (title of the new track, got it?) but it’s almost like this with them. Although they didn’t win our heart with their last work on MJB or the Red Hot, we will never deny them. We’ve been too much in love with songs like Bulletproof or The La La La Remix to forget them and that’s why we kept an eye on them.
And we did well! The German duo seems to kick off 2015 with a great start! This collaboration with Paul Cook & The Chronicles is a little jewel! It’s fresh and really promising. The vocals are really nice, they sure made a good choice there. The guitar melody just goes all along with the classic G&D piano. A melancholic touch that totally has its place there and dynamised by a classic low beats.

The trap might be there, too classic? Gamper & Dadoni use the recipies that helped them to make great tunes to create new ones. It’s nice because it still work but maybe we would like to see something really new from them.
https://soundcloud.com/mgmrecords/gamper-dadoni-x-paul-cook-the-chronicles-blind-faith-1

Dotan – Waves (Alex Schulz Remix)

Alex Schulz is a remarkable artist. We love his perticular chill house style that he always taint with a touch of romanticism. Listenning to this quiet guitar in the background or this great violins, you always follow him, his melodies. Could Be and The Girl From Paris were some of these kind of songs we noticed and put on repeat several times.

But despite ebing followed by thousands of fans, the German DJ doesn’t seem to have made it to the top yet. At least, we think Alex Schulz didn’t get the acknowledgement he should deserve for his great work. May 2015 be his year. Alex keeps on working hard, proof is this last gem he just dropped for the beggining of the year. Another charming tune, worked and perfected in each details. Also, it’s free so why would you deprive yourself of such a nice sound?

Milky Chance – Unknown Song feat. Paulina Eisenberg

Just because everyone deserves a hug sometimes. This song is a hug. It’s warm and full of cheerful feelings! It’s like sitting next to the fireplace with a hot chocolate and a few friends. Milky Chance know how to do that kind of track. Paulina Eisenberg as a guest on this track is a nice touch. We love to hear the contrast of her voice with Clemens’ one.
A nice come-back for the German duo that we didn’t really hear since Stolen Dance hit the charts!

Mandeh & GuitK – What I Might Do (Ben Pearce Cover)

If you liked Milky Chance or Broken Back, you’ll like this one. Because you need to take on 2015 with a good start, Mandeh & GuitL just released this easy-going track for you. It’s quite impressive because the original song by Ben Pearce is closer to a hip-hop or house style. GuitK gave his own folk touch to the song so you can’t recognise it. A voice we especially loved in Miles Away. Mandeh gave the beats, the chill-house style. Not too much but just enough to give more rythm to the whole thing. A 100% made in France production that will help you on this first week of work of the year!

Just Kiddin – Thinking About It (NEVA & David Pietras Remix)

Let’s keep on our Sunday Evening Blues playlist. This one is a freshy one. It’s light and melancholic as a happy full of pop Coldplay song. But it’s cooler.
The work of two people the Swedish David Pietras and the German NEVA. Don’t ask me who did what. We love that powerful piano rythmic. It’s punchy and explodes in the air in a thousands of colourful butterflies. The beats raise you up, you fly but still you’re a bit sad because the song wants you to remember your good old times. In the same time, you think “Fuck off” because you just want to go ahead and play with the butterflies. Yep, we’re two in our brain.
https://soundcloud.com/nevaofficial/thinking-about-it-neva-david-pietras-remix-buy-for-free-dl

Mad Kingz feat. Mark Tarmonea – Wanderlust

Mark Tarmonea really broke into the music stage with When Doves Cry. Here Mad Kings just had the good idea to associate themselves with him for their last tune Wanderlust. To be honest Mark is doing most of the job with the vocals. Mad Kingz is just behind with some beats and an acoustic guitar for the melancholic side of the song.

It might not be a huge tune but it still does the work. It’s sad but lovely and can totally fit a Sunday evening blues. Also keep in mind that this is only a preview of the original mix. So there might be a better part to come!