With the holidays in full swing, we have you covered to make sure your eggnog table has some bumping music to go along with it. These tracks are as crispy as your Aunt Carol’s burnt cookies. Now, kick back, crank the speakers, and get ready for our hand-crafted selection – this is Powerful Picks.
RL Grime – NOVA Remixes Vol 2
Kicking us off on one serious adventure is RL Grime with the official release of his NOVA remixes Vol 2. You can expect eleven tracks of aggressive bass ready to get any crowd instantly rowdy, from the bass scenes top heavy hitters. With an album this diverse, it will be impossible to not find something you like, approved from the king of trap himself!
Jason Ross – Don’t Give Up On Me (feat. Dia Frampton)
If you’re into Seven Lions then Jason Ross is going to be your next guilty pleasure. “Don’t Give Up On Me” is the perfect crossover for getting into Jason’s music, especially if you felt you need a little more of a punch from Seven Lions emotional hits. Dia Frampton also helps out on this tune in providing a flawless topline that will have you instantly hooked.
ODESZA – Just A Memory (PURGE Remix)
PURGE is slowly taking the scene by storm and his flip of ODESZA’s “Just A Memory” is no exception of his talented production skills. As soon as you hit play you’ll be greeted by warm chords that wrap around you and silky vocals from Regina Spektor that will wash over your head with each line. Things will quickly heat up though before throwing you into an unexpected world of heavy bass and slamming percussions that you won’t want to escape.
JOYRYDE, Skrillex – AGEN WIDA
Luca Lush has come forth to deliver his unique flip of JOYRYDE and Skrillex’s hit single “AGEN WIDA” and you won’t want to miss this one. Right off the bat, you find an atmosphere that is downtempo and ready to take you by surprise with all its’ mysteries. From the heavy vibes to the slowed down feel with upbeat drops, this remix is one that clearly presents Luca Lush’s ability to produce a killer bootleg.
FelMax – Beam Cannon
FelMax has been on a roll with heavy heater after heater and “Beam Cannon” may just be his best work yet. The build-up is loaded with tension and the bass is ready to be unleashed throughout the entire track up until the drop. With metallic sounding synth work and crisp production, you may want to get your neck stretches in before smashing that play button.
NEVERGLOW & Jaak – Back & Forth
Closing us out this week is NEVERGLOW and Jaak on Steve Void’s growing imprint Strange Fruits. “Back & Forth” brings us over to the house spectrum as the shuffle vibes come out and the bass gets low. From the four-on-the-floor kick to the underground vibes, you’ll be hooked and ready to cut shapes all day to this groovy tune.
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