Brilliant track from the supremely talented Cassettes Won’t Listen. His recent collaborative work with Bisco Smith as The Freeze Tag has been superb, and prior to that his remixes were extremely enjoyable, in particular his phenomenal remix of Daft Punk’s Derezzed. Here we’ve got a track from his upcoming EVINSPACEY album (previously named KEVINSPACEY, but renamed due to legal issues!), and it’s another huge winner. Combining electronica with alternative/pop, the production blends a sharp percussion with electro melodies to create an easygoing progressive vibe, all supplemented nicely by mellow pop-style vocals. Hugely enjoyable track, and hopefully there’s more to come. Preview and download below.
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I have a theory about ‘dedicated’ music fans: if you’re really excited about a mixtape/album/EP that no-one you know will have heard of, you know you genuinely love music. It’s a great feeling when the music truly delivers too, and the forthcoming EP from Cassettes Won’t Listen and Bisco Smith (as The Freeze Tag) is definitely my current ‘pet project’. Blending thoughtful, slickly-delivered raps from Bisco with a superb production comprised of soft guitar licks and heavy percussion, the track offers a mellow aspect alongside a head-nodding vibe, finished off with a melodic, melancholy hook. There’s a crossover style here, with an alternative feel seeping in amongst the hip-hop sensibility, and it makes for very enjoyable listening. Don’t sleep on this. Cassettes Won’t Listen came to my attention with a slew of enjoyable remixes late last year, and certainly proved himself a very capable producer. Bisco is no stranger to OTU either, having made two very solid appearances in the Underground Hip-Hop series, but I’d have never really put the two together. Got no problem with it though, especially when their upcoming project Hamster Kid promises to be great. A five-track concept EP and animated musical collaboration, they’ve enlisted the help of world-renowned street artist Bishop 203 and director Mike Vidoli. The result is a slick and captivating animation that’s ably supported by a rather good bit of music: ‘a track that that incorporates slick, reverberating guitar plucks, synths, driving distorted bass, and heavy drums, as Bisco weaves the story, verse by verse, of Hamster Kid‘. Really couldn’t put it better myself, and this is an eclectic slice of hip-hop that blends video and audio to great effect. Don’t sleep on this.
The original is a very likeable blend of chillout house and a more uptempo electro feel, with a genuinely epic and grand feel about the track. This remix really plays off the latter, giving the track a solid grounding in an uptempo movement that is incredibly infectious. The choppy melodies and steady percussion make for a comfortable yet exciting listening experience and whilst it is anchored in an uptempo style, the relaxed vibe of the original still shines through in parts, giving this track a well-rounded feel. Superb track. Benoit and Sergio-Midnight People (Cassettes Won’t Listen Remix)
This remix takes that very original style and amplifies it considerably, largely down to the superb addition of high-tempo percussion. The guitars are also laid on a little thicker, which combines with the aforementioned drum work to give this track a frenetic energy that will most certainly get you moving. A very eclectic, diverse and unique bit of uptempo music that will catch you by surprise with its versatility. Definitely one that almost anyone can get into, I highly recommend everyone checks this out.
However, that upturn in tempo is layered over a pulsating bass rhythm that thickens the track even more, giving it a completely different complexion. Towards the last third, the track changes once again to a more airy, ‘space’-style feel that sounds like the original probably would if it was made into a fuller song. Top remix, and definitely one of the most creative I’ve heard in recent times. |
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