The Weekly Roundup: March 18

The Weekly Roundup: March 18

18 March, 2011 | 4.57AM

• Written by: Beatportal
• Filed under: Music News: weekly roundup

Welcome to the new and improved Weekly Roundup—we’ve added track players with each entry, so now you can hear every release without having to leave the page.

Read on to check out the week’s big releases from the underground to the main stage, including records from Cirez D, Avicii, Jesse Rose, DJ T., and more—plus an unexpected collab between Diddy and Dirty South. Pop music really is going dance!

Cirez D & Acki Kokotos, “Tomorrow” [Mouseville]

Mouseville is back and just in time for Miami Music Week. Cirez D and Acki Kokotos bring us a special techno treat. “Tommorrow” brings an amazing, deep, dark driving melodic progressive / techno hit, a sound that is setting new standards across the board. “Sirtos Madness” follows the more traditional techno feel with driving kicks and drums layered with a monster bassline to rock the dancefloor.

Avicii & Sebastien Drums, “Snus” [Vicious]

After an amazing 2010 for the young prodigy, Avicii has teamed up with the one and only Sebastian Drums to bring you “Snus,” which is on its way to becoming an anthem for 2011. While climbing the charts and receiving support from all the jocks, this progressive jam is a must for every DJ’s record bag. Green and Falkner offer a slightly different interpretation, but it’s equally as amazing.

Henrik B, “Now and Forever” [Musical Freedom]

Featured on Tiesto’s upcoming album “Club Life Volume One,” “Now & Forever” is sure to make its mark in 2011. Complimented with vocals from Christian Alvestan, this new progressive gem has a melodic piano riff, sexy syths and driving deep bass. A perfect peak hour tune that you will find yourself singing along to.

Jesse Rose, “Sleep Less Remixes” [Made To Play]

Following the “Sleep Less” series, Jesse Rose has invited fellow creatures of the night Catz ‘n Dogz, along with Martin Dawson, Round Table Knights and Mason as an all-star remix cast on his non-stop musical mission, twisting and tweaking the original house cuts into their own clever concoctions. All three mixes provide the perfect levels of energy for peak hour partying in the dark and dirty clubs.

James What, “About Love” [Crosstown Rebels]

James What’s debut on Crosstown is a sublime two-tracker of epic proportions. Both tracks work a distinct sexy sample with deep, pulsing percussions. James What and Crosstown unite and bring us two late night weapons, so put your head back, close your eyes and feel the vibe.

Recloose, “Can’t Take It Remixes” [Planet E Communications]

Celebrating its 20th year Carl Craig’s Planet E releases its first in the label’s digital remix EPs. Recloose’s “Can’t Take It” is an all time deep classic. The package includes the Luciano remix originally produced in 2000, which has withstood the test of time. Milton Jackson’s mix is a bouncing groove working the vocal harmonies with freaky vocal snippets and doses of white noise, all the while keeping the soulful vocal vibe.

Sandy Huner & 2000 And One, “Tap Deux” [Remote Area Records]

2000 and One and Sandy Huner collaborate once more, this time with a big thumping house chugger of a tune, “Tap Deux,” a funk-infused, in-your-face, uplifting house track. Fist pump if you must, but the classic groove is a hip swinging, head shaker. “You know like the way they used to do it....”

Diddy - Dirty Money, “Coming Home (Dirty South Remix)” [Interscope Records]

Dirty South delivers an earth-shaking electro remix of P.Diddy (aka Ditty Dirty Money)’s collaboration featuring Skylar Grey, “Coming Home.” The in-demand Australian house producer brings us one of the biggest hits for 2011, ready to explode all over Miami.

Poolside, “Do You Believe?” [Future Classic]

Things are starting to heat up (slightly) outside, and we’re feeling the spring fever ‘round the Beatport offices. No new track captures the excitement we’re feeling better than the latest slow-motion, neo-disco acid-house jam on Future Classic produced by LA newcomer Poolside. Remixes from James Curd, Jacques Renault and Cosmic Kids take a fresh spin, but retain the springtime joy.

JR Seaton, “The Grey Flower” [Relish Records]

JR Seaton will release three new EPs on Relish Recordings this year, the first being “The Grey Flower” EP, which contains three new tracks and a remix by Gatto Fritto. Oozing with incredible analogue synths and live percussion, the release is a superb example of how the synergy between live performance and studio production can merge so well - resulting in music that will keep the dancefloor rocking and the ears satisfied.

Class B Band, “Movie T” [Wagon Repair]

Class B Band is project made up of Bea Tricks and Beatmaster G. The former is a DJ who plays most often as one half of Dollz at Play; the latter is beatboxer and MC who’s collaborated with the likes of Wally Lopez and performed onstage with Danny Tenaglia. The sound of the record is club-ready but also tongue-in-cheek, with Beatmaster’s vocals lending a bit of playful swagger to the acid and electro-tinged beats.

The Dirtbombs, “Scion A/V Remix” [Scion AV]

The Dirtbombs recently created a pure love letter to Detroit’s rich house and techno heritage with their tribute release and cover of classic Detroit anthems. Now, Scion A/V has helped raise the stakes of such a great release with three incredible remixes from legendary Detroit names Omar S, Ectomorph and Kyle Hall. New school Detroit tributes of old school Detroit anthems. It’s fantastic and something you’ve got to hear.

DJ T., “The Pleasure Principle” [Get Physical Music]

Realized through extended jam sessions with Lopazz, DJ T.’s latest full length unfolds with kaleidoscopic soundscapes, musical eclecticism and moody vocal treatments. Boasting collaborations with Dave Aju, Jaw (dOP), James Teej, Khan, Nick Maurer and Cari Golden, the 12-track LP features enough variation in house music style that it can work from open to close in the club.

Iori, “Spaciotemporal” [Phonica White]

Phonica Records returns with a second release from the man that kick started the label, Iori. “Spatiotemporal” is a ten and a half techno odyssey towards the deeper echelons of techno, drenched in dubby undertones and low-slung late night sounds. Perfect for when the dancefloor is locked in a sonic trance. Skudge appears on the remix with a much edgier and aggressive techno remix for those who like to push the limits.

Metaphase, “Ghettoblaster” [Play Me Records]

Title track “Ghettoblaster” is a sub-bass, dirty, speaker-wobbling monster of a dubstep track which should be a peak time rewind favorite for months to come. “Make Me Feel” is a subtler, soulful, roller. Also featuring the remix of the hip hop based “Take Me Away” by Splitbreed, this is one fine dubstep package.

Stanton Warriors, “Get Up” [Punks]

Stanton Warriors release the fourth single from their upcoming album “The Warriors.” “Get Up” stars London vocalist Ruby Goe and Chicago rapper Hollywood Holt as they lend to this lifting version of breakbeat gold.

Loadstar, “BLVD” [RAM Records]

Since pairing up, Xample and Lomax and forged a deadly drum & bass alliance dedicated to forging dance floor hits, and “BLVD” is no exception. Featuring on Andy C’s latest Nightlife series, “BLVD” is either the ultimate set warmer or perfect finisher with its epic strings and huge drops. It closely resembles Chase & Status’ “Take Me Away” and is bound to become a future RAM classic.

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