Never Be Like You – Flume, kai
2 November 2017
Subscribe to this playlistSometimes we heroes forget that at the end of the day, we’re only human. We make mistakes. Flume and kai know this, and they want you to know it to. Maybe you fucked up today—you didn’t Save the World! Maybe you even destroyed a one. That’s okay. You’re only human, and yes, you make mistakes.
Let ‘Never Be Like You’ be the reminder that you needed that it’s okay to drop the ball once in a while, get your cape caught in a few engine exhausts (maximum points to anyone who gets this reference), and cause a few global catastrophes. Every story has it’s ups and downs, and when we’re hit with the downs, it might seem like there aren’t any ups at all. When this happens, don’t beat yourself up. Understand that as humans, we have limitations. We can’t be heroic 24/7—we’d burn out.
Flume never fails to astound me with his production prowess. He’s a vibe-builder, a groove-warper, and an all-around musical genius. If this is your first encounter with Flume, let this introduction serve as a portal into the worlds he can create, and I promise you, once you set foot into his universe, you might never return. And that is a very good thing.
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About the curator - Matt Jenko
Matt Jenko is a university postgraduate and music producer with an unhealthy obsession with Rick & Morty and all things Game of Thrones. When he’s not in the studio (a rare occurrence these days), he’s fueling his passion for music either on the net or out in the real world. He likes being out in the nature (in the least strenuous capacity though, let’s be real here) and chilling with his cat, and he’s also pretty proud of his mammoth collection of books that he’s never read.
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Lean On – Major Lazer ft. MO & DJ Snake
2 November 2017
Subscribe to this playlistBeing the full-time superheroes that we are, we often need reminding that we don’t have to do all this on our own. As this track perfectly surmises, ‘we all need someone to lean on.’ This track is a loving tribute to all the sidekicks in our lives, the ones who make our endeavours possible, the ones who stick by us through thick and thin. Without them we are mere mortals; together, we can Save the World!
Lean On has been at the top of my playlists ever since it was released. It holds a special power to it, there’s an emotionality to it that I can’t really describe. It’s exotic and it’s sad but it’s also raw and uplifting. It does exactly what a song should do; that is, embody some way of feeling that can’t properly be done with words. It’s a timeless classic that serves as testament to the production powerhouses responsible for its creation.
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About the curator - Matt Jenko
Matt Jenko is a university postgraduate and music producer with an unhealthy obsession with Rick & Morty and all things Game of Thrones. When he’s not in the studio (a rare occurrence these days), he’s fueling his passion for music either on the net or out in the real world. He likes being out in the nature (in the least strenuous capacity though, let’s be real here) and chilling with his cat, and he’s also pretty proud of his mammoth collection of books that he’s never read.
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The Only Way Is Up – Martin Garrix & Tiësto
2 November 2017
Subscribe to this playlistThere’s no rush quite like the one when Victory! is in sight. In these moments, the world is ours, we have full control, and nothing can get in our way. In other words, the Only Way Is Up!
Our soundtrack needs to reflect this. Martin & Tiësto join forces to create what in my opinion is possibly one of the most uplifting tracks ever written. The melodic choices they made in producing this song are truly sublime; this track isn’t just positive, it’s the embodiment of euphoria. It reminds you that every success is yours for the taking if you keep heading in the right direction – Up!
And if you feel like Victory! is out of your grasp at the moment, don’t worry. Martin & Tiësto are here to remind you that no matter how much the odds seem stacked against you, that life is really trying to piss on you, there’s only one way you’re coming out of your slump – and that way is Up!
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About the curator - Matt Jenko
Matt Jenko is a university postgraduate and music producer with an unhealthy obsession with Rick & Morty and all things Game of Thrones. When he’s not in the studio (a rare occurrence these days), he’s fueling his passion for music either on the net or out in the real world. He likes being out in the nature (in the least strenuous capacity though, let’s be real here) and chilling with his cat, and he’s also pretty proud of his mammoth collection of books that he’s never read.
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1 November 2017
Subscribe to this playlistIf there's one thing any hero needs, it's stamina. Life is a marathon, and this track is the juice in your veins that keeps you pumping past those moments where you feel like you haven't got anything left to give. Unlike most tracks of the genre, this track works it's way to the drop in a much more measured, progressive fashion, which is truly fitting given the title, forging a listening experience that is steady but in a fully intentional way. This is the track you need when you're gearing up for your next mission, crossing the next apocalyptic wasteland, or delving into an underground cave system in search of a subterranean lair.
Jordy Dazz is a producer who definitely deserves more limelight. Not only is he can incredibly talented producer, but he's also active in supporting the producing community, providing project files to be used as a learning resource which is information not everyone is so keen to part with. In Music's fight against Evil, Jordy Dazz is instrumental in training the next wave of heroes, and this is something we should all be eternally grateful for.
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About the curator - Matt Jenko
Matt Jenko is a university postgraduate and music producer with an unhealthy obsession with Rick & Morty and all things Game of Thrones. When he’s not in the studio (a rare occurrence these days), he’s fueling his passion for music either on the net or out in the real world. He likes being out in the nature (in the least strenuous capacity though, let’s be real here) and chilling with his cat, and he’s also pretty proud of his mammoth collection of books that he’s never read.
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31 October 2017
Subscribe to this playlist*Villains Beware: the following content is not suitable for those of a malevolent disposition*
This song truly delivers on the title. Like a jumper cable to the nipples of your soul, it'll boost you through the most troubling parts of your adventure and see you on your way to Victory! From the chipmunked lead vocal to the intensity of the drop, the song injects groove and vibe from start to finish. If there were ever to be a soundtrack to being on top of the world, this would surely be it. As the song says, 'I just can't get enough', and I guarantee once you give this a spin, you won't either!
I only discovered Sagan a short while ago, but I have to say I've been addicted to his tracks ever since. As producers the first thing we wanna do after hearing a fire track is try and emulate it for ourselves, break it down into it's core pieces and figure out what it is about it that makes it worm into our brain and stay there. Sagan is one producer I just can't reverse engineer, and for this reason his tracks will remain enigmatic to me and therefore, awesome
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About the curator - Matt Jenko
Matt Jenko is a university postgraduate and music producer with an unhealthy obsession with Rick & Morty and all things Game of Thrones. When he’s not in the studio (a rare occurrence these days), he’s fueling his passion for music either on the net or out in the real world. He likes being out in the nature (in the least strenuous capacity though, let’s be real here) and chilling with his cat, and he’s also pretty proud of his mammoth collection of books that he’s never read.
Checkout Matt's project Ellipsis on Spotify and Facebook
