Thursday, 25 July 2013

Undiscovered Beats July 2013 Chart

Hey Everyone,

I've been really busy again these past two months! I've headed all around Europe visiting some beautiful cities. I'm back now though to provide you with the latest in quality music.

 On my travels I met some South Africans and some more Aussies that will hopefully provide me with even more great tunes. The South Africans told me about this months number 3 in my chart so watch out!

 This month we see quite a few entries by the same artist so well done to Joe Goddard (again), Stimming, FKJ and Touch Sensitive but even more so to Bondax and Daughter (for providing a fantastic remixing voice) that have two entries in the top 10!

 Because I've been away for a little while I have made a top 20 because there is that much quality here this month... As always though the tracks that didn't make it into the top 20 are still worth listening to.

If you are new to this blog and you like what you hear then make sure you head to http://www.facebook.com/groups/undiscoveredbeats/ 
where you can be a part of our community and look to post new tracks that you've found to get a mention. Big thanks to De Costor Victor who is always providing tracks on facebook.

If you'd like to listen to my most recent mix it can be heard here:
https://soundcloud.com/c-dog-cathal/something-for-the-sun

I also made a silly rap video about my thoughts on Tamagotchi's vs Girlfriends... The link below will let you hear it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvbZf7jr6AA

 So! Lets crack on with the chart then shall we?

Undiscovered Beats Chart July 2013

Close But No Pineapple (The tracks that didn't make the cut)


Undiscovered Chart July 2013


THIS MONTHS UNDISCOVERED TUNE

Bondax - Giving It All



Bondax then... A two piece teenage dj/production partnership that have come from nowhere to constantly deliver high quality. It's about time that this duo claimed the top spot and their remix of "No Diggity" isn't too far away claiming 4th place. "Giving It All" is the track that's given them the Undiscovered Beats glory though. The track starts off with a really dreamy underwater vibe with chilled and filtered melodies. We then hear a clear and calm vocal to build and build with passion (this is where we find ourselves dancing and thinking "I like this one). Out of nowhere the dreamy vibe stop and are presented with a clear building piano riff then BAM! "STAR SIGN, I THINK I LOVE" YOU... And that's how classics are made. Enjoy...





BLAST FROM THE PAST
This Months Tune From The Moon is:

Jeremy Glenn, Grand Corporation - Wonder & Amazement feat. Jeremy Glenn (Deetron Vocal Mix)


And

Betoko - Before I Lose Control




Remember to head back next month for some more great tracks!

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Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Undiscovered Beats June 2013 Chart

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for being patient with me. I've had a lot going on this month including PARKLIFE FESTIVAL! In Manchester! What a weekend! Got to see some amazing acts including Maceo Plex, Lee Foss, Bondax, Julio Bashmore, Jurassic 5, Benoit and Sergio among many others... But more importantly for you the Undiscovered Beats chart is BACK! I have a month and half worth of amazing tunes so make sure you can listen to as many as possible.

If you are new to this blog and you like what you hear then make sure you head to http://www.facebook.com/groups/undiscoveredbeats/ 
where you can be a part of our community and look to post new tracks that you've found to get a mention (Don't be shy!).

I have made a new mix for the summer that can be heard here:

 https://soundcloud.com/c-dog-cathal/something-for-the-sun

So! Lets crack on with the chart then shall we?

Undiscovered Beats Chart June 2013

Close But No Pineapple (The tracks that didn't make the cut)



These next few JUST missed out!


Undiscovered Chart June 2013


THIS MONTHS UNDISCOVERED TUNE

Dirty Projectors - The Socialites (Joe Goddard Remix)



So Joe Goddard Strikes again! First and Third in this weeks chart! From the first note of his remix of The Socialites we hear "Oh Baby" and we get certification that we are set to hear some amazing vocals. The warm earthy feel of the percussion and the bouncy xylophone styled melody compliment the vocals really well. The best part is either the first intense build up (about 2 minutes in) where her intensity is matched with brilliantly placed lazers or when the track is stripped back to bascis and we just hear that exotic melody. What a track!





BLAST FROM THE PAST
This Months Tune From The Moon is:

Le Youth - Cool

And

 Satin Jackets - Aaliyah's Boat



Remember to head back next month for some more great tracks!

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Thursday, 2 May 2013

Undiscovered Beats May 2013 Chart

Hey Everyone,

The Undiscovered Beats chart is BACK! And what a place to be at to make sure your playlists are up to date in time for the summer! I have been busy studying different magazines, youtube channels and radio shows to get this months top rated tracks. I hope you find that my hard work has paid off for your all!

Thanks again to my Weegie friend Zoe for showing me some gems like Polkadot's - Wasn't Like That, Close feat. Scuba & Charlene Soraia's - Beam Me Up and MK's remix of Louie Fresco - No Hateration. 

 If you are new to this blog and you like what you hear then make sure you head to http://www.facebook.com/groups/undiscoveredbeats/ 
where you can be a part of our community and look to post new tracks that you've found to get a mention (Don't be shy!).

 David August released his new album last month. If you are wanting some great lounge music with an aged european feel then you should check it out. My favorite tracks include "Anthem", "Until We Shine" and "For Eternity".

 We all know Daft Punks album is out this month which I am sure you all can't wait for. Their release "Get Lucky" is a sign that we are in for a treat.

If you didn't listen last month one of my mixes can be seen below. I am working on a summer one for you all, so hold tight.

https://soundcloud.com/c-dog-cathal/titchmarshpotato

So! Lets crack on with the chart then shall we?

Undiscovered Beats Chart May 2013

Close But No Pineapple (The tracks that didn't make the cut)


These next few JUST missed out!


Undiscovered Chart May 2013


THIS MONTHS UNDISCOVERED TUNE

Mathew Jonson - Dayz



Top of the chart this month is from Mathew Jonson. This track was released in 2011 but went under my radar. It features on the Crosstown Rebels compilation out this month and WOW what a find! It 

The song is called "Dayz". It's a complex piece combining lots of different melodies together to work in harmony. We start with the crazy bass line and kick drum... The hi-hats build to compliment the arrival of the main synth riff. The song lasts for 8 minutes and could be considered repetitive but as someone wrote on youtube

"Where's the joy of listening to it if you want it shorter ??? :)) if you love it you love it for 8 for 9 or for 100 minutes!"

And I couldn't agree more. Enjoy! 



BLAST FROM THE PAST
This Months Tune From The Moon is:

Robert James - Sleep Moods



Remember to head back next month for some more great tracks!

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Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Undiscovered Beats March Chart


Hey Everyone,

 The latest instalment of your favourite chart is here! That's right, Im going to be taking you through the hottest tracks over this last month! If you don't know how the blog works I will be coming up with a top 10 list of the best new productions and giving you all an insight as to ones that just missed out (in our "Close but no Pineapple" section).

This month De Coster Victor came up with a few tracks that caught my eye the FCL - It's You (Redondo Remix) in particular, also got to say thanks to Zoe for finding Amtrac - Those Days (Viceroy Remix) for me! If you are new to this blog and you like what you hear then make sure you head to http://www.facebook.com/groups/undiscoveredbeats/ 
where you can be a part of our community and look to post new tracks that you've found to get a mention.

 This month I have found an act to me that sound like a cross between Justice/Daft Punk/Pheonix and Louis La Roche so if you like those listen to Lemaitre my favourites are Coffee Table, Time to Realise and Appreciate.

 I am looking to set up being a DJ and have posted my recent mix below for you all to listen to! Let me know if you have any thoughts about it and if you like it share it with your friends.

 https://soundcloud.com/c-dog-cathal/titchmarshpotato

So! Lets crack on with the chart then shall we?

Undiscovered Beats Chart March 2013

Close But No Pineapple (The tracks that didn't make the cut)

Undiscovered Chart March 2013


THIS WEEKS UNDISCOVERED TUNE

Jonas Rathsman - Bringing You Down



This month we Jonas Rathsman secure the number one spot in our March chart. "Bringing You Down" is full of heavy baselines, soulful vocals and groovy melodies to add to your summer playlist.

The track starts with atmospheric synths, a cowbell and a moaning vocal to get you into the vibe. When the first baseline kicks the track catches your interest. We hear additional vocal moans added to build up to the heavy baseline. "Oh So Real, Real, Real... Bringing You Down, Down, Down" then starts to be looped as the melody rises before the major drop of the song. Everything works so well and it would take something special to beat Erols - Night Work's remix and Jonas has come up with the goods here! 

 



BLAST FROM THE PAST
This Weeks Tune From The Moon is:


Simon Baker - Plastik (Todd Terje Remix)






Remember to head back next month for some more great tracks!

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Sunday, 24 February 2013

Undiscovered Chart Early 2013


Hey Everyone,

 Ready for a new addition of your favourite chart? This month seen loads of great releases and there are some great tracks here to update that iPod of yours! So you know the score... I will be coming up with a top 10 list of the best new productions and giving you all an insight as to ones that just missed out (in our "Close but no Pineapple" section).

 This month we had some good suggestions from Gavin Murray again on our social house music group. I love the Duke Dumont track still that made it to number 11 in the Undiscovered Last Quarter chart last month. If you are new to this blog and you like what you hear then make sure you head to http://www.facebook.com/groups/undiscoveredbeats/ 
where you can look to post new tracks that you've found and be part of our community.

So! Lets crack on with the chart then shall we?

Undiscovered Beats Chart Early 2013

Close But No Pineapple (The tracks that didn't make the cut)

Undiscovered Chart Early 2013


THIS WEEKS UNDISCOVERED TUNE

$100 Bill - Benoit & Sergio


This month we congratulate Benoit and Sergio as they take the top spot and treat us to this brilliant summer track. "$100 Bill" has a real 80's vibe making you think of Miami Palm trees and attractive people dancing in the sun and THE SUMMER! Which will be with us soon!

It starts with a simple drum beat, we then hear a crazy catchy manipulated vocal that changes in pitch which accompanies the track all the way through. "A $100 billfold in my back pocket and I've already forgot that I've got a girlfriend because these tastes is long but the night is young, young young, YOUNG YOUNG, YOUNG, YOUNG, YOUNG YOUNG!" As soon as the plucking melody drops in you can't do anything but dance. Definitely going to be on everyones summer playlists! 

 



BLAST FROM THE PAST
This Weeks Tune From The Moon is:

UZ x R Kelly - I'm a Flirt Trap (Cyril Hahn Remix)




Remember to head back in March for some more great tracks!

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Thursday, 17 January 2013

Last Quarter of 2012 Chart

Hey Guys,
I'm so sorry that I haven't been able to update my chart for a while. I have been travelling throughout South America but IM BACK NOW! I have created a super chart. I've made a top 30 for the last quarter. There were so many good tracks you need to listen to them all. Even the ones that didn't make the cut. It's great to see so many views each day even when there hasn't been an update for months. I would like to thank Gavin Murray for that Amy Winehouse remix  (Ifan David - No Good) and and Dec Coster Victor for letting us all know about Nicholas Jarr & Theatre Roosevelt - The Ego and that Erol Alkan remix of Connan Mockasin - Forever Dolphin Love influenced me when deciding this charts "Blast From The Past" section (where we pick a song from history). If you are new to the chart head to http://www.facebook.com/groups/undiscoveredbeats/ 
where you can look to post new tracks that you've found and be part of our community.

So! Lets crack on with the chart then shall we?

Last Quarter 2012 Undiscovered Beats Chart

Close But No Pineapple (The tracks that didn't make the cut)



Undiscovered Chart Top 30 Last Quarter 2012




THIS WEEKS UNDISCOVERED TUNE

Flume - Holdin' On



Australian DJ Flume rises to the top sport in this last quarter of 2012 chart. When I was travelling I made friends with a few Aussies and one of my friends Noni told me about Flume. Since I've been back in the UK I've been listening to his stuff constantly. I would advise you to check his Youtube channel out as he has many great tracks that you need to hear. His productions tend to combine many genres of music giving excellent results. You will typically hear hip hop beats, house synths and soulful vocals that gel really well together. Holdin' On has got to be my favourite track of his collection. The sleepy tones at the beginning of the track combined with the impassioned vocals sets things up for a chilled track then BAM! You're hit with powerful synths and beats that provide so much energy. From start to finish this song is one that will get people dancing.

 



BLAST FROM THE PAST
This Weeks Tune From The Moon is:




Remember to visit at the start of February for some more great tracks!

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