Matt Consola feat Brenda Reed & LFB - Dream Of Me

This is the latest release from the Swishcraft record label. The sensual song features the soaring vocals of Brenda Reed. Matt Consola & LFB's main mixes are circuit-oriented. They incorporate some Indian instruments, adding an exciting texture to the song. There are additional remixes by 7th Heaven, Chris Stutz, Cristian Poow, Eran Tubul & Aviv Shitrit, and Peter Barona & Bill Bouvier.

7th Heaven's mix is a nice mainstream one. Chris Stutz's is a nice techy tribal one with the Indian elements from the original. Cristian Poow's is a trance/tribal hybrid. Eran Tubul & Aviv Shitrit bring that element in too, but it's much darker. Peter Barona & Bill Bouvier's is much more anthemic.

Listen to the edits of the mixes here:


-Purchase on Beatport here and here (they sell DJ friendly WAVs)
-Purchase on iTunes here, here, and here

Grade: A

Roald - Moment Of Glory

This is a new release from the Swishcraft record label. They have been on a roll with their recent releases. This uplifting hi nrg/dance/pop track has a strong 80s flavor from the production to the vocals. 7th Heaven, Bright1, Cristian Poow, and Matt Consola & LFB provide the remixes. 7th Heaven's mix is very synthy and pretty. Bright1's mixes don't stray much from the original. Cristian Poow's mix is a tad darker. Matt Consola & LFB's mix is harder too but maintains the original's integrity. Overally, Matt Consola & LFB's mix is the best of the bunch but all of them are good.

-Listen to clips of all the mixes and buy the single here (Beatport)

Grade: A-

Mars and Vans feat Adam Turner - Amazing

This is a gorgeous new release from the Swishcraft record label. It features the vocals of Alt-Rock sounding Adam Turner. The Original Club Mix is a funky big room House mix. It makes best use of the vocals. The Mixshow edit of that one shortens it just enough for easier mixing. Matt Consola & LFB Swishcraft's mix is harder and more anthemic. Nick Bertossi's mix is in a contemporary Electro/House style. Cristian Poow's mix is in a similar style as the original but has harder beats and sounds a little more Almighty-ish with the synths. A minimal piano ballad mix called the Moonlight mix is included as well. The song works quite well in this arrangement.

The Original Club Mix of the song is featured in the promo video for Abercrombie & Fitch's new store opening in Munich, Germany.

Overall, every mix of this is really great, however the Original, Matt Consola & LFB, and Moonlight mixes are the standouts of the package.

Listen to clips of the song and purchase at the following places:

• AAC files available at iTunes
• 256 KBPS MP3s available at Amazon Radio Edits | Club Mixes 
• WAVs available at Beatport|

Grade: A

DJ Pornstar - Don't Wanna Wake Up

This is the debut single from adult film actor Dominic Pacifico. The club-oriented track is very fun, and energetic. The vocals are heavily autotuned and manipulated giving them a computerized feel which actually works well here. There are plenty of remixes including the original, Matt Consola & LFB, Cristian Poow, and SpekrFreks ones. The original is a delectable radio and club-ready Electro-House production. Matt Consola & LFB's mixes are harder and darker but maintain the vibe of the original. Cristian Poow's mix has that 80s synthpop with a bit of circuit feel. The SpekrFreks mix is in an Electro/Dubstep style. The original and Matt Consola & LFB's mixes are the best of the bunch. Overall, this is a solid release.

Listen to clips and purchase the single here (Beatport)

Grade: A-