In case you haven't heard, Manila Killa and Candle Weather have teamed up: the unique house duo, Hotel Garuda, has made a loud and clear come-up throughout 2016. Just last week, they released 4 remixes of their single "Fixed on You" ft. Violet Days, a single that garnered 873,000 plays on Soundcloud in just about a month. Each remix introduces a new take on the original vocal-based house track.
JackLNDN, the self-proclaimed "Electric Disco Man," brought a light, flowing, disco vibe to the track. Listening to it put me in the mood to shuffle. NYC based Aire Atlantica's remix, though, has a more laid-back, slower feel to it. His slowed and flipped samples of Violet Days' voice bring a completely different vibe to the table. The remix by Masayoshi Iimori, though, is basically on an entirely different table. His remix is a lot heavier—it incorporates some elements of dubstep, using deeper bass, a slower tempo and more irregular rhythms at the drop. Taiki Nulight's remix has a darker tone and also features deeper bass, following his tendency to produce bass/deep house.
As a whole, I was actually impressed with these remixes. Each track is highly polished and captures a totally different feel. Keep your eye out for these artists, some of them may take over 2017.
