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Powerful Picks Of The Week: Volume 6 – Gazzo, Olwik, Just A Gent & More

October 28, 2014 By Chad Downs

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The end of the year is nearing, which can mean only on thing: release season has begun. A mass of inspiring, fascinating tracks hit the internet this week, so much so that we could barely keep up. From Fox Stevenson, to Olwik, Crywolf, Just A Gent and more – the good, the powerful and the innovative have been tossed into this post for your listening pleasure. Lots of super-epic, inventive sounds await, dive in below!

Olwik – Villain (feat. Tyler Fiore)

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Progressive house fans, hold on to your seats. Olwik’s super epic original “Villains,” starts gentle, but soon skyrockets into a climatic, heart-melting sounds that completely consumes the mind.

Wild Cub – Colour (Lost Kings Remix)

Download “Colour (Lost Kings Remix)”

2014 has been a great year for Lost Kings; one the most powerful groups coming out of L.A. If you haven’t heard their hit remixes like Oliver Helden’s “Gecko” or Foster The People’s “Best Friend,””Colour (Lost Kings Remix)” conveys the epitome of their style in a meaningful fresh way.

Flux Pavilion – Gold Love feat Rosie Oddie (Fox Stevenson Remix)

U.K.’s fastest rising EDM act Fox Stevenson has given Flux Pavilion’s recent track “Gold Love” some remix love. The edit includes catchy, poppy, and quality melodies – traits that are no stranger to Fox’s style.

Serenity – City The Lights

When people joke about “jazz-house,” this the actual awesomeness that they’re imagining in their head. Similar to Sander Van Doorn and Firebeatz’s “Guitar Track,” “City The Lights” fuses organic and electronic instruments, forming a fun, steady tune that’s easy to play again and again.

Splurt – #OMW2SYG (Swiggity Swooty)

Had to throw this one in here to balance out the vibe. Splurt’s latest Mad Decent release will have you feel feelings you just ain’t never felt before, period.

Heartsrevolution – Kishi Kaisei (Nebbra Remix)

OWSLA’s own Heartsrevolution has released a remix pack for the hit “Kishi Kaisei,” Nebbra’s remix being the highlight of the group. The remix breaks genre barriers, boasting everything from trap claps to slurred keyboard breakdowns and more.

Crywolf & Ianborg – Ribcage

Crywolf & Ianborg have teamed to create a highly-emotional electronic single known as “Ribcage.” Sadly, Justin’s (Crywolf) brother recently suffered a medical tragedy – all proceeds from the purchase of this track will go to helping Justin’s brother in his time of need.

Just A Gent – Limelight (feat. ROZES)

Not to be confused with the Gent from Gent & Jawns, Just A Gent is a 17 year-old Australian who’s been gradually making his mark on the 2014 scene. His latest highly-creative release is “Limelight” a track co-created with ROZES, an impassioned vocalist whose style and lyrics fuses well with the uniqueness of Just A Gent.

Tegan & Sara – I Was A Fool (Gazzo Remix)

One of the hottest rising DJs stars of the decade has just release one his bright remix to date: “I Was A Fool” by Tegan & Sara. Gazzo starts out on a mysterious note but later blends this theme with lighter, happier house drops alongside a well-composed bridge. Gazzo still has a lid on a handful of unreleased singles, but plans to drop a few more before going into 2015.

Bel Heir – Envy (Ryon Lawford Remix)

Download “Envy (Ryon Lawford Remix)

This past week, Ryon Lawford finally unleashes his “Envy” remix, the bubbly, poppy style connects with full, great effects making “Envy (Ryon Lawford Remix)” a release perfect for any party playlist.

Betty Who – All Of You (The Jane Doze Remix)

The distinct female duo from New York, Jane Doze, have captured the emotion of Betty Who’s “All Of You” in a natural and beautiful way. The drop reveals huge synth chords layered with a series of quality background effects that seemingly completes the sound that is “All Of You (The Jane Doze Remix).”

Vicetone – United We Dance

“United We Dance,” starts off playing out super-fresh house elements that is set to be the trending sounds of 2015. The light, melodic beat leads to a massive build-up that amplifies the melodies of “United We Dance” even more. Dive into Vicetone’s new anthem below.

Justin Timberlake – What Goes Around…Comes Around (MUTO Remix)

Download “What Goes Around…Comes Around (MUTO Remix)”

Taking the high point inflections of JT’s voice, and using them to make a tornado of emotion, MUTO’s remix is great. With elements of electronica, chillstep, and hints of Daft Punk’s Tron soundtrack, a dark, complex, and feel journey is on point.