Twirly Thursdays #7: Hometown Hero

Hey guys I hope you've had a good weekend at Creamfields for those of you in Brisbane, I have only heard great things. This week's Twirly Thursday we are looking at an up-and-coming Australian DJ who is making waves all over the Trance scene and especially at Creamfields and A State Of Trance 550.

The Dutch (What is with dutch DJs?) yet Aussie-based has been cranking tunes non-stop in the past 12 months and remixing the likes of Ferry Corsten and W&W. Starting with beautiful melodic releases like Just Breathe and The Island. It's simple: The guy is a star, ranging from melodic and euphoric to even some heavy-hitting action. MaRLo has no bounds and is creating some of the best new-wave trance to hit so far.

The first MaRLo tune I had ever heard was his crazy remix of Ferry's Brain Box. This tune was played by Ferry Corsten in his sets for over a year. This was one of the first showcases of MaRLo's talent.

 Recently, during ASOT 550 MaRLo had released a brand new EP featuring Megalodon and boy was it a big one. The moment it was released Armin had started playing it immediately, it also features in Armin's Miami video report.

Recently during Creamfields MaRLo had released another EP: Showgrounds. Aptly named after the Flemington Showgrounds where most festivals are held in Melbourne. It is a showcase of his diversity as well as already-proven abilities. This first track I am showing you guys is my personal favourite from the lot. He describes the name of the song in the interview as what it makes you want to do: Beat your chest like a drum.

Festival season is over so we're gonna have to find new ways to entertain ourselves in between. Armada night is also coming up in approximately 3 weeks so I will have some posts in preparation of that. That's all from me guys, thanks for reading and enjoy your weekends!

Twirly Thursdays #6: Duderstadt

Hey guys welcome to another Twirly Thursday, bringing to you just a few new fresh tunes that I've discovered in the past week. Today's artist of choice is Duderstadt the brothers Marco & Dirk's side-project away from Fragma.


They have been a favourite of mine since their lushious remix of Oceanlab's Breaking Ties. Upcoming end of this week is not only Brisbane's creamfields but Godskitchen's massive SIXFIVETWELVE:

This event looks INSANE, the body parts I would sell just to be there. The track in the background? Well it's Mark Eteson's Together (who is also going to be playing at SixFiveTwelve. A beautiful track which none other than Duderstadt did a fantastic remix of:

In typical Duderstadt fashion they start off with a nice buildup and head into some energizing synths which makes you want to just dance on your seat. Very reminiscent of an earlier beast remix of theirs, check it:

This is a fantastic tune and this alone makes me want someone or at least anyone to bring these guys down to Sydney, they would play a killer gig and should not be missed by anyone. That's it for me this week guys I hope you have a safe and intense time at Creamfields and don't forget to go W&W, noone deserves to miss their set they will blow your mind!

Bonus: In preparation for Sydney's Armada Night 9th of June. I present to you a new track, not exactly new but the remixes had only just been released and I love the original and love the remix even more. The original gets paid its dues as MS54 keep the heavy bass sounds intact. See you next time!

Chewy Tuesday #6: Calm Before the Storm

Your favourite time of the week is here again so stop ya grinnin' and drop ya linen- it's motherfucking Chewy Tuesday! Though I really shouldn't be, my mind is in holiday mode and my heart is in high spirits as this Sunday is finally Creamfields. I'm not sure about all of you but the crew here at MuMuMunchies are very much too keen to see the likes of Alesso and W&W kill it on stage. 

This week's post will be dedicated to bringing out nothing but the good vibes and excitement in all of you; we will get you grinding and chewing before the weekend even hits. So without further a due, kick back and gear up for the sounds of Chewy Tuesdays #6. Stay safe this weekend and we wish you all a speedy recovery ;)




Also, just a rittle treat to show what is to come! hehe

Old Gold #3: Above & Beyond

Hey guys welcome to another Old Gold, sorry it's been awhile since the last one but things have been busy with work and uni and haven't had the time to work on this.


If you are in Sydney, then today is Creamfields day! Get excited cause the post is related, I will be showing you some of the first Above & Beyond songs I had listened to. A few weeks back I had posted and showed you the first trance songs I had listened to, now that was before I knew what trance was. When I had found out what trance was my first act was to look up some trance songs and a friend of mine had told me to listen to: Oceanlab. Above & Beyond paired up with the beautiful voice of Justine Suissa are solely the reason for my introduction into trance and my love for it.

The first song I had ever listened to was On A Good Day  and if you haven't heard go have a listen. It is an amazing tune that can brighten up any day, and no matter how good of a day you already are having this song takes it just that little bit further.

This is an amazing remix of Synapse Dynamics by Arty, and Mat Zo pushes it further by incorporating the vocals of Oceanlab's Satellite. Satellite is one of my favourite Oceanlab songs of all time and everytime I hear it I get taken back to fond memories of the first time I had seen Above & Beyond.

This is my FAVOURITE Above & Beyond song indefinitely. This was the first time I had ever heard Richard Bedford's vocals and still to this day believe he is the best male vocalist in trance.

I wish they still play this song in their sets, the last time I saw them at Future Music 2010 this was played towards the end of their set and with everyone in the crowd chanting the vocals the energy in the crowd was indescribable. I can only pray that they play it tomorrow :)
Bonus:

They most definitely won't play this song, but it's also one of my favourites to listen to once in awhile, the chills I get from this song are unrivalled. Enjoy!

Twirly Thursdays #5: Ohh Creamfields

In between slaving away at assessment and withstanding our daily boredom... we could never be more excited to proclaim that another festival is finally upon us once again! Our job here as bloggers is not just to update you with the latest delectable munchies, however also to animate, motivate and stimulate all your senses so you are as well ready as we are for Creamfields festivities :)

So without further a due, we at MuMuMunchies would like to bring to your first ever Creamfields Mini Mix. Don't think just eat!

Creamfields Minimix (mumumunchies.blogspot.com.au) by Chau Nguyen on Mixcloud

Chewy Tuesday #5: It Is Never Too Early

Hello everybardy, Chewy Tuesday time again so let's get to it! I'm sure all of you munchers are budding for Creamfields and Splendour to come just as we are here at MuMuMunchies... So in preparation, today Arisa and I will like to present you something more on the lines of a introductory feel good post. Let this be a little lead up before Chau posts our first ever Creamfields Mini Mix on Thursday! :)

First up we have Miike Snow. We know it's a little early to be eager for Splendour but after his amazing performance at Coachella last weekend, this was something we just had to include in the week's post. A Drum & Bass rendition of 'Black & Blue', perfect for any given day.  

With Tiesto releasing his 'Club Life Volume Two Miami Mini Mix' last week, it was really something we could not just look by. There were many great songs on the mix that we could post however we will keep this week simple and sweet. Prepare for one of the more uplifting tunes that will make you chatty and dancey 'Make Some Noise.'

Marshmallow Mondays #3: In a Million Years

In celebration of the long anticipated Splendour In The Grass lineup, I thought I'd start off our first of many Splendour Specials with local Brisbanites, the Last Dinosaurs! If you haven't heard 'Zoom', 'Time & Place' and 'Honolulu' then I suggest you guys check out their latest album, In a Million Years. Having been part of the Triple J Unearthed class back in 2010 with other acts such as Boy & Bear and Gypsy & the Cat, you'd expect some pretty good music - and these guys deliver it in such a way that'll eliminate your boredom during those long road trips down the coastline. 

First we have 'Andy', which consists of enthusiastically contagious guitar riffs that'll have jumping on your bed like you were 5 again:

Next is 'Weekend', a love song to sweeten the mood. This single is perfect to end your sun soaked day at the beach, bringing you to the hammock and kicking back with a beer. 

Angus Stone, another exciting artist who will be appearing at Splendour In The Grass, has branched out to his solo career with debut album 'Broken Brights'. With this week filled with love songs, here's another, 'Bird on the Buffalo' which definitely showcases Angus' unique voice.   

Fat Friday #3: Theophilus London

Hey Hey it's Fat Friday! Today I want to introduce someone not particularly new but who I've favoured for quite a while now. Known as Theophilus London, you will find this Brooklyn raised singer/rapper almost everywhere in the virtual world these days. From brief cameo appearances in Beyonce's music videos to writing promo songs for hit TV show Entourage, he is everywhere.

The first time I ever heard of London's material was during his debut performance of 'Flying Overseas' at the Cannes International Film Festival. The brilliance to be given an opportunity to begin a career at such an event is pretty self explanatory, which also gives reason as to why he is so popular today.

I was lucky enough to catch him live at the Tivoli last year and though he did give off a bit of a pretentious vibe, the quality of his music does speak for itself. With a new mixtape out now and album coming soon, do stop to have a listen! Especially with tracks like 'Wine & Chocolates' and 'Why Even Try', I promise you won't regret it! 





Bonus Track: 

Theophilus' first ever track released, saved me so many times stuck in traffic :)

Twirly Thursdays #4: My Mind Is With You

Welcome to another Twirly Thursday! This week is a continuance from last week's Creamfields edition: W&W. Willem and Wardt are a duo that have become rising stars of trance all within about 3 years. These guys are well known for their fist-pumping, head-banging, energizing anthems which are played by the likes of Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Tiesto. Seriously they are NOT an act you wanna miss at Creamfields, when they came around last year around May-ish they were insane. Bring a change of undies.

This is an old remix but nonetheless it is a treat just warm up your ears and wait for 2:38.

During ASOT 550 (The Anthem, which was made by W&W), they had released a brand new fist pumper called Shotgun. As one of my friends describes it "It's like someone putting a bucket over your head, and smashing it with a mallet over and over". This song grows on you definitely and if you hear it enough times you cant help but jump up and dance.

So if you like your trance a little bit grittier, a little bit harder and edgier then come to trance stage at 7-8:30 at Creamfields and let your mind be blown. This last one is a remix by our own Australian, Melbourne-based MaRLo. Who's been recently making huge waves (The song is MaRLo's Megalodon) in the trance scene.

Bonus: I have a feeling this track is going to be played by W&W. Brand new Orjan Nilsen just previewed at the recent Den Bosch ASOT 550. Once again, 2:35.

Chewy Tuesday #4

Shitload of assignments, exams and good music; Chewy Tuesday is here again so pay attention!


First up we got a nitty gritty treat. For those of you who have listened to Calvertron you'd know what I mean. With the original track by Wynter Gordon & Laidback Luke, pretty cool how production manages to keep the melodic feel yet also make you feel like screaming!




Another Swedish producer who has big things to come is Bjornberg. He's only 19... but with the likes of Madeon and Porter Robinson, all of whom are youngsters killing it right now, who are we to judge? Voted one of the top dance songs last year, do have a gander. 

- Ringo

Those looking forward to Excision at Creamfields this year and got traumatised by his announcement that he would be dropping out, be traumatised no more because Figure will be there to fill your wobbly needs! This filthy one just came out a few days ago so expect it to start pumping in clubs real soon!

- Pretzel Pete!

Marshmallow Mondays #2: The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place

Hey there guys, been a rough week for us here on MuMuMunchies because of assignments and exams so I thought I’d take a break from all that and give you something to snack on while you study! I’ve always been a massive fan of Explosions in the Sky (EITS just for the ease of my fingers) ever since I heard their amazing album “The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place” but it wasn’t until yesterday when I saw their live set from Coachella on Youtube that made me realise how magical this post-rock band really is.

As incredible as this music is, many of you won’t like it at first glance and that’s the truth. It’s purely instrumental and the band is completely void of vocals, but that’s what makes EITS so unique. All the more reason to sit back, relax, close your eyes and indulge in the simple melodies - wrapped with an endless cycle of crescendos followed by efficacious climaxes and all the while, oozing in an ambience that’ll make you melt with their intricate love for music.

We’ll start off with my all-time favourite:

Last Known Surroundings truly exhibits drummer Chris Hrasky's ability to manipulate the band's songs however he wants. The song comes from their latest album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care and is part of their venture into new territory while grasping onto that escence that we all love. 

EITS were in Australia just a few months ago and I completely forgot about it, little did I realize how much I would regret not going to that concert until the live Coachella podcast yesterday.  As amazing as the studio version may be, it is nothing compared to experiencing how Hrasky combines percussion with layers of guitars to leave the audience in awe. The phenomenon is part of a life time experience:

Twirly Thursdays #3: Cosmic Gate & Tritonal

Hey guys welcome to another Twirly Thursday! This week is a special edition for me as Cosmic Gate will be playing this weekend! You have no idea how excited I am for this gig as they are one of my favourites. One of the first trance songs I can remember was their remix of Find Yourself. Honestly, these guys are in my top 10.

This is their latest released track: here they go remixing Rank 1 & Jochen Miller, who have teamed up before. First time I heard this I knew it was gonna create some intense chanting at the gig and I'm looking forward to hearing this live. Such a tune!

 The next track I want to show you guys is a little bit older, from before they had released their new album. This is an amazing remix by Alexander Popov, the man behind last week's When The Sun. They played this track in their essential mix and am hoping to hear it play at the gig. It starts off slow, but just wait til 3:15 ;).

 Cosmic Gate are amazing, and if you haven't heard of them yet. Go and grab a copy of their new album Wake Your Mind, it is a fantastic artist album and almost every song is fantastic. If you hardly listen to trance then look no further.

Next up I have a few songs from the US duo Tritonal who will be playing at Creamfields this year. Only emerging popular from a few years ago they are now one of the more popular trance names in the scene. Even Armin van Buuren calls himself a "Tritonian". These guys are not to be missed at Creamfields, they released an artist album last year called Piercing The Quiet and the Club Mixes are slowly coming out. Their set at Den Bosch was killer and is my currently at the top of my most-played on iTunes.

 Lifted is one of my favourite tracks and Mat Zo just kills it with his remix, the gritty bass with beautiful vocals just compliments each other so well. I honestly believe Tritonal are at the future of Trance, not only do their tracks make you want to dance but also have the euphoric and uplifting melodies of classic trance. Can't go wrong with both!


Bonus Treat:
I know you all loved Slave so here i present: Slave 2.0. Ben Gold and Tritonal's new song Apex. PHAT.


 

Chewy Tuesday #3: Easter Goodies

Came for the girl. Stayed for the music. Left for chocolate. That is how some of our viewers have described their experience with us here at MuMuMunchies and hey... not wrong right? 

Anyway I'll keep it short and simple this week! Being a Easter holiday and a busy week ahead we're going to skip Marshmallow Monday and release an early load of teeth-clenchingly-wobbled-goodness for Chewy Tuesday :)


In addition to being voted the best Dubstep track for 2011, it is also very pleasant to see such a refreshing new sound for the genre in Acid Wolfpack. Definitely love at first sound! 

One of Mr Sebastian Ingrosso's favourite tracks that he has included in his sets countlessly for this year. Brings about nothing but happy and exciting emotions!

Having already kicked myself enough for missing this artist last year at Parklife, it seems that Dub fiend Feed Me just won't let it down. This track is just another one of the many reasons why constant regret is still on my mind. 


Finally a little cherry to top it off. Recently on BBC radio Knife Party gave it's viewers a little treat of what was to come in their future productions. Have a listen, drop is around 1.25! Enjoy your holidays Munchers :)

Old Gold #2: Southernplayalisticadillacmusik

Sunday, day of rest, a day of peace. I hope everyone has been having as much of a good Easter as I have. I'm back with a short post today, just wanted to share one of my favourite Outkast albums of all time: Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. This album was their debut album and in style varies hugely from their later albums, you'll be hearing a lot of funk rhythms and a lot of live instruments as opposed to DJing and sampling. What's amazing about this gem is it was one of the first albums where I had heard Cee-Lo Green spitting. Yeah that's right, the man who sings Fuck You can rap. He's nothing to laugh at either he definitely holds his own alongside Big Boi and Three Stacks!


Another funky favourite:

Fat Fridays #2: Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! What better day to have Easter land on than a day like this. Amongst all the drooling chocolatey goodness and with a long weekend ahead of us, it is no doubt Fat Friday!

This week we bring to you delicacies containing smooth vocals and meaningful verses, comparable to that of rich yummy Easter chocolates...only difference is, when you indulge in our treats you'll still feel good about yourself and stay guilt-free! ;) So don't think, spoil yourselves silly! 


When Diplo tweets "I'm pretty sure in 9 months there are gonna be a lot of new babies that this song is responsible for" and with over 700,000 plays, you know this one will be irresistible! 


It's amazing how soulful and smooth this sample of Adele by Shwayze is. Definitely a feel good track :)


Last but not least! The Dean's List was an artist I discovered recently. This track will prove not all rappers this day and age need to rap about girls and money to make it. Watch out for this guy in the future!

Hey guys it's Chau here chiming in for an edition of Fat Friday. Just wanted you guys to be aware, if you weren't already, that the king is back. It's been awhile since Nasir Jones released a solo effort on his own and it's been even longer since anything has hit as hard as Illmatic and Stillmatic. Yeah he did that stint with Damian Marley but there hasn't been much indication of his former 1990's self which we love most.

 

At the end of last year Nas dropped this gem, and there was no doubt the nasty Nas we knew was back. He starts off with a monstrous:  "Late-night candlelight fiend with diesel in his needle/Queensbridge leader no equal/I come from the will of ezekiel/To pop thousand-dollar bottles of Scotch, smoke pot, and heal the people". All of this over a break-beat with no hook or nothing. Just pure hip-hop.

The Don is the first single off Nas' forthcoming album Life Is Good, and if it wasn't evident that he was going to be a force to be reckoned with, then this should clear up any confusion. If this is an indication of the album to come, this is the man to look out for in 2012. Nasir Jones, we welcome you back with open ears.

Twirly Thursdays #2: Vocal Bliss

ONCE again it's another Twirly Thursday and I'm here to bring you some of my favourite treats of the week! This week I've decided to focus on the beautiful voices that help bring to life some of the best trance songs. What would trance be without some delicious uplifting vocals. Vocal trance has played a major part in making trance music what it is today, and yet more accessible to those non die-hard trance fans.

Take A Bite!

We kick off with a brand new track from Russian producer Alexander Popov titled 'When The Sun.' The track starts off with some lush intro synths and then kicks into a nice crunchy bass, then the vocalist begins. No other title could be more fitting. 

Another Bite!

The german duo Stoneface & Terminal are known for their remixes and many of their productions have been played by the likes of Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten and Markus Schulz. This brand new track is one of their few vocal tracks and it features the stunning Ellie Lawson.

 Still Hungry?

This has got to be one of my favourite tracks of ALL of the ASOT 550. When I heard this in Gareth's LA Set I had set out on finding out the track immediately. Who else would it be other than Gareth's partner in crime Ashley Wallbridge! This one is straight off Ashley's new album The Inner Me (hence The Inner Me mix) and I just can't get over it.

And that's it for me, there are many other tracks I would love to post up but I thought a 3-course meal would be enough to keep you guys satisfied ;)

Oops!
I almost forgot about dessert:

Mmm Cake

This isn't particularly a new track but it's one of my favourites that I can't help but go back to time and again. Johan Malmgren is a new Swedish producer and if you check out his YouTube channel there are some sweet remixes on there. Really digging his style :)


Remember to tune in next week as I will be doing a special piece on Cosmic Gate in preparation for their gig at the Metro Saturday April 14th, and will also include some fresh new Tritonal tracks I've been saving up.


Peace Out!

Chewy Tuesdays #2: Adventure Club Dubstep

One down, forever to go. Hello everyone and welcome back for our second instalment of Chewy Tuesdays. It's been a whirlwind of a week for us here at MuMuMunchies and we’d like to thank you all for the support. In fact, we could not have asked for a smoother start :) 

Nonetheless as smooth as things can be, much like our banner suggests, Chewy Tuesdays are all about the delectable filth we like to call Dubstep & Electro. As such, this week to keep things going we bring to you the aptly named Dubstep group, Adventure Club Dubstep.

With over 1 million plays on their Soundcloud alone, Montreal’s dastardly Dubstep duo are sure to meet your daily fix of wobble goodness. Though they are mainly known for being a remix group, their selections of songs to rejig are like no other. Ranging from Kanye’s ‘Put On’ to Temper Trap’s ‘Love Lost’, it is evident that no matter what these guys touch, they are sure to cook up an enchanting treat. 



Alisa here, serving up dessert and some serious lovin'

'The sun is shining, I'm feeling right, gonna get it on, get it on tonight'. 

This fun munchie had to be shared as it no doubt immediately put a smile on my face and got me pumping for the weekend. Might I add, it reminded me of a combination of Skittles and Cadbury Golden Crunchies! The pot of gold at the end of every rainbow :)

Marshmallow Mondays #1: Thinking in Textures

Popping the cherry of my blogging virginity, I'm Alisa / pandarisa :) 
Yep, it's Monday again, but don't worry, the long weekend is just around the corner !! I'm hoping I can help fasten the pace of your week by sharing my current favourite artist.. 

Aussie Melbourne based Nick Murphy, aka Chet Faker will actually make you want to sink into a pool of marshmallows.
           Sit back and fall in love with 'I'm into you' and 'Terms and Conditions' from his debut EP 'Thinking in Textures'. And let your ears absorb his soulful, sensual, delicious voice.. mmm.. yum.

 I also highly recommend checking out his 'No Diggity' cover, released last year, scoring him a no. 1 on hype machine. Trust me, you'll dig it ;)



Pete here again. So I've provided you Munchers so far with something Chewy and some Old Gold chocolates, for my first Marshmallow I'll introduce you to a new band from Newcastle, 'Shields' and Swiss sweeties, 'BOY''. 


All I Know is first up and fresh from the streets of London. You can count on this being promising if their producer, Adrian Bushby is the same man that has worked with the Foo Fighters, U2, Muse and Two Door Cinema Club! 


To finish off your first taste of our weekly spongey sweets, I'll leave you guys with two girls from Switzerland that go by the name of BOY. The instant you hear the upbeat claps and funky piano kick in, I guarantee you'll be wanting a second serve!


EDIT: So sorry guys, turns out that soundcloud file for BOY - Little Numbers is incorrect, that song being played is actually BOY - Army, really should have double checked the song on that link first but I didn't think the uploader would get it wrong! Army has also gotten a decent response so I thought I'd leave it there too! Without further a due, here's the PROPER link for Little Numbers!

Old Gold #1 : Gabriel & Dresden + Spoon

Hey guys it's the first edition of Old Gold. I started this thread because I actually wanted to share with you guys the music that first got me listening to trance/hip hop/electro. I just love the feeling of listening to an old song that brings back memories; whether it be that one moment at a festival or just from that time you were chilling with your friends.


I'm gonna start off with trance, then let Pete take over later to talk about one of his favourite bands, Spoon.


I first started listening to trance around year 9 or 10. That would be 2005. One of my friends showed this song to me and I didn't even know it was trance until around 1 or 2 years later as she had just told me it was 'doof doof'. None of that mattered back then anyway.

This is a beautiful track and it's a shame that Gabriel & Dresden don't make music like this any more, considering since after they returned from a hiatus their sound had changed dynamically. That's expected though as trance has also changed it's sound hugely from 2005 as well.
This stuff is what trance was like for awhile, haunting vocals, soft kicks and synths but the iconic trance build up is always constant. This is what got me into listening trance and through that first song I had went and looked up more Gabriel & Dresden songs which brings me to this:

This is the stuff that I kick back to on a Sunday when the rest of the weekend was just too hectic.

That's it for me guys I hope you enjoyed this week's Old Gold. Keep scrolling through as Pete's up next!

Extra:

Hey guys, Pretzel Pete here with a 'spoonful' of a post… See what I did there? hur hur hur. So I've listened to these guys for a while now and what keeps me doing so is their manipulation of a broad range of instruments, Britt Daniel's voice (not to mention respect points for producing another one of my top bands, the White Rabbits' It's Frightening) and just in general, their laid back style.


Additionally to this Old Gold album, I also recommend you check out their two latest, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga and Transference. After a quick search of their previous music, it turned out their Kill the Moonlight album (2002) was ranked at #51 on Rolling Stone’s “100 best albums of the decade” and #23 on Billboard’s ”Top Independent Albums of 2002” so what better way to finish the first Old Gold than with Spoon? 

First flavour of the pack we have the catchy The Way We Get By. Probably my favourite of the album – it’s catchy, carefree and was featured on first season of The O.C!

This next one was inspired by a bully Daniels knew, turns out the song was so good “Jonathon Fisk” started going to their shows too:

The catchy piano in this one will be lingering on your tastebuds for days to come…

Paper Tigers is different from the rest but nevertheless it just makes me want to chuck this album on my ipod even more.