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Here it is, my remix of N-Trance’s classic “Set You Free”. The original has always been one of my favourites so I really hope you like my take too!

Abel <3 <3 <3

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Abel is back with some fist pumping jackin house. This one is a free download so be sure to grab your copy before the weekend! Stay classy folks.

GTR.

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Here it is, the latest in 4bel’s remix series. This time, he takes on Gala’s 1997 classic ‘’Freed From Desire’’. The remix is packed to the gills with deep-house vibes that echo the likes of  Secondity and MK, and it’s guaranteed be the perfect dance floor filler for the summer! Free download y’all! GTR. 

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4BEL

GOLDEN BOY PRESS INTERVIEW #208

Making sensual electronic tunes, 4BEL comes to us to discuss his love of music, and tips on how to stay calm in the rush of today’s world.  His artistic expression brings something new the the internet music community and we are extremely excited to see his work grow in the future.  With a keen sense on how to perfectly reconstruct songs into his remixes, he has a talent many lack when re-visioning another artist’s work.  4BEL also explains the story behind his name, and the inspirations behind his remix, “Route 94 & Second City - Freak”.  

Could you introduce yourself? Hi, I’m 4bel. I make sensual electronic tunes.

Why music?  What inspired you to pursue the artistic expression of sound? I’ve always been creatively active in some way or another. Naturally music became really prominent once I entered my teens, but I never really considered writing music until I was introduced to Pete Doherty and the whole punk idea of ”whatever, just do it”. After getting into the Libertines and The Strokes, it just kinda evolved from there as I started experimenting with electronics. I think the whole post-punk revival had a ripple effect on dance music and created a wave of bedroom producers. The philosophies are pretty much the same: do what you want & do it by your self.

Could you tell us the story behind the name? Haha, yeah sure. So, initially was just going to use my name ”Abel” instead of creating a stage name or something, but all the urls on Facebook were taken. So I just changed the ”A” to a ”4” so it still looked like ”Abel” (you know, like when greasy people combine letters and numbers on their number plates to make words). I thought ”that will do”. I mean there are people out there with weirder names or names that are just a sequence of letters. Besides, if I used Abel instead of 4bel, I’d easily be misquoted as Adel at some point and that would be weird.

What’s your life philosophy?  How do you try to apply that to your work? When it comes to the tunes, novelty is the main thing for me. I always aim to inject a sense of newness. But still, I think you can get inspiration from the past- sometimes there really is no formula or method to these things. So I wouldn’t say that my life philosophy influences the way I approach music.

How do you believe your environment effects your music?  Do you think that your location is the right place to forward your creativity? Definitely. After all, music is a reflection of our experiences, and in that, the environments that we live in will always influence the way we express- whether we intend that to happen or not. I live outside London right now, in the suburbs with lots of woodland and space. It can be pretty isolated, but I have all the time in the world for my ideas to develop (you couldn’t get away with being sat on a bench while spacing out in London or someone would probably knock you out). So in that way my location has had an impact on my music. If I lived somewhere else, somewhere more cosmopolitan like New York or Paris, I think that would reflect in the way the tunes came out.  

Who has inspired you since the beginning of your music endeavors, and still does today? The Beatles all the way. It probably sounds weird to think of them as part of the electronic dance community, but I think they are. A lot of the stuff that they were doing back then paved the way for producers today. They introduced the idea that you could push the envelope in terms of sound and experimented with all kinds of styles. They were such pioneers. Paul McCartney basically invented Heavy Metal with Helter Skelter… And don’t even get me started on the Sgt Pepper Album! Anyone who thinks they’re not influential needs a reality check.  

What can you tell us about your newest project, “Route 94 & Second City - Freak (Bootleg Edit)”?  What was the inspiration behind it? I wasn’t actually planning on remixing it. I heard the track on Eton Messy and came up with a way to switch it up a bit- give it a deeper and more beach side vibe. I was just messing around. Then I thought I might release the bootleg and people seemed to like it. It’s a bit of a departure from the stuff I usually make, but I don’t want to marginalize myself with one type of sound. I hope I can explore different genres but still have a familiar style.

What are your thoughts on the use of Soundcloud and other online music platforms that have encouraged young artists to pursue a music career?  Do you believe it’s forwarding this generation’s creativity? I’d say that Soundcloud and YouTube have been really influential in getting certain music heard. That’s where I do most of my digging for tracks when compiling a set- and there is some amazing stuff out there! As a young artist you can pretty much bypass the system and get your stuff out to people straight away. T.V and radio are still incredibly influential in terms of the mainstream audience, but the alternative community is so strong now and that’s because of YouTube and Soundcloud. I’m just worried about the copywrite laws that favor known DJ’s over underground ones. I don’t want to rant… But yeah, other than that, online music is the way forward.

Do you have any words of advice for young music artists out there that are trying to get started on their music? It’s worth listening to advice, but that doesn’t mean you have to take it.

How do you find peace in the rush of today’s music world?   I just procrastinate.  You have to be prepared to take a step back sometimes. It’s very easy to get way too consumed with it and lose track of what’s happening with the rest of your life. So it’s good to take a break sometimes and let your hair down- there is nothing wrong with doing nothing every now and then. It helps you regroup so that when you get back to the rush you see things with a fresh perspective.

Where do you want to be with your music in a year from now? I would love to branch out in terms of live shows- get to see more of Europe. For me, the eternal aim is to be a part of something that resonates. This thing has been growing steadily, so hopefully I will get where I want to be eventually. On a personal level, I still can’t drive… I should probably get on that!

Do you have any plans for future projects that you’d like to share? Yeah! I’m currently in the midst of recording new stuff. Some remixes and free downloads. I also have an E.P. that is scheduled for release this year. It’s been delayed but only because I wanna get it right. With the first E.P. it was just like throwing spaghetti against the wall and seeing what sticks. This time around, there has been a lot more patience and planning involved.

What makes you happy? Summer sunshine or the thought of summer sunshine.

Any closing comments? I’m Batman.

POI

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Route 94 & Secondcity - Freak (4bel Edit) 

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4bel has just unleased a new mix for the #CoronaSunsets sessions. You can hear the mix that features remixes of Lana Del Rey & Duke Dumont by heading over to the Corona Website. Voting for the competition begins on the 4th of July so be sure to cast your vote! GTR.

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Great news! 4bel's brand new and upcoming track ''Lamia'' was unveiled for the first time on BBC Introducing Berkshire last Saturday. For those of you that missed the broadcats, you can hear a clip from the show. For more news, stay posted. GTR. 

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Hey Hoa! New free download by 4bel is on the loose. Banging basses, ethereal synths and grand vocal samples; it all here and tidy. Stream the track above and rocket yourself deep into outer space. GTR. 

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Happy summer everyone! To celebrate, we have a brand spanking new deep-house mix by 4bel. The playlist features some of the biggest names in the world of House, Techno and everything in between. You can stream the mix over at soundcloud or check it in the in the widget (above). GTR.

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Top 3 Festivals for people that don’t like normal festivals.

Its that time of the month  the year were most people get semi-naked, sit in a field and listen to music (some of us do this all the time, but others only turn it on during the festival season and reside to their normal lives afterwards). If you are looking for something new this summer here are just a few destinations that will change the way you think about live music. Lets get going:

Burning Man. This is pretty much a no brainer. Huge burning wooden machines, jugglers and the desert. Its a festival in the FUCKING DESERT! How cool is that! To top it off, Buring Man is know for it's open minded and friendly personal (which is always a good thing). I've been and it was awesome! Take my word for it!

Ultra Music Festival. Now this one is special because most festivals reserve the dance area for the seedy parts of the venue. You know. There is the main stages, then there is the dance areas- cast aside like some unwanted love child. Thankfully, Ultra Festival brings dance music out of the margins and into the forefront. So if you are a fan of big and ballsy dance music, Ultra is certainly the American festival for you.Bring your possy and be sure to apply early though as the event is usually carried out in March!

Holi Festival of Colours. This is messy. But in the most clean and sober way possible. Just grab some gear and get ready to get completely saturated in colours. Fun times all around! 

There you have it. They are our top 3 alternative festivals. If you want to make any other suggestions or express you love for coffee just comment below or tweet @getthatrecords on twitter! GTR.

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Thank fuck that it's almost summer! Winter is such balls. I'm sick of the heating bills and walking around the pouring rain like a clueless bell-end. Mellow & Moik's 'Summer Breeze' manages to captured the anticipation of waiting for summer time (as well as the perpetual anguish caused by enduring winter). It's melancholic and optimistic. Its mysterious and completely revealing at the same time. The overall production is pretty stripped down, making for a light sound that gently manages to coaxes. Ideally, Mellow & Moik use just the right amount of vocal samples, so that they are present but not offensive. All in all, 'Summer Breeze' makes for a super smooth listen. AND it free! Nice one. GTR.

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Japanese musician NΣΣT(pronounced as neet ) has whipped out an absolute banger with his latest release 'Luna'. Keeping to standard, 'Luna' features the same high level of production that we have come to expect from neet; drums are crisp and clear, as are the waving synth lines and overlapping vocals. What has changed is the size and scale. Luna bathes in ambition. Still, although the track is a hell of a lot more grandiose than previous efforts, it does not spill into batshit-lunacy like Oasis's 'Be Here Now'- its controlled ambition and the end result is well worth it! Grab the track for free on neet's facebook page. GTR.

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Get That Records Hot Picks Vol.1

We've compiled a collection of the hottest underground tracks on soundcloud. Tones of tunes that cross several genres of dance music. Just head over to: www.soundcloud.com/getthatrecords 

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Prince Club & Poupon's 'Before' may have come out last year, but that hasn't done anything to remove any of its charm or beauty. 'Before' is a highly emotionally charged track that still manages to retain the slick, nonchalant feel of a modern house song. In fact, the mix of emotions is one of the tracks biggest strengths. Yes, the trademark organ stabs are there (ala Robin S or Livin Joy) but these counteract the vocals in such a nice way that you are willing to excuse the familiarity. All in all, it's a great tune. You can stream Prince Clubs's track or download the full version straight from Beatport. GTR. 

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4bel & The Virtual Crime Syndicate released their new demo 'How To Get Verified' earlier this month. The track is a slight departure from the Housey vibe found in 'Do You Wanna Know', replacing the genial feel with a steady step towards a murky Techo-House sound. The influences of both Joy Orbison and Midland are rife throughout, as are the big and bouncy kick drums inherited from the likes of Eats Everything. All in all, 'HTGV' will make a dark and dirty impression to any set, if you are willing to go there. GTR. 

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April 2014, Top 5 Dj Set Openers:

O.K. We definitely aren't telling DJ's what they should play; as that would be a mighty ass-hole thing to do and, most of the time, it's a pointless since they just tell you to job on anyway. But in case anyone out there felt like they were running out of huge ball-grabbing set openers, we thought that we would help you out. So, that being said etc etc, here is a short list of the tracks that we think open with a bang! Lets get going:

5. Downtown (Genius Of Time Remix), lets start off our list with a remix.This Vicenzo remix buy Genius of Time is super smooth and mellow, plus the build up is perfect; mysterious, sexy and oh so nonchalant. In this, the track is not a 'Club Banger' per-say (and nor is it supposed to be), still it is sure to gradually attract and arouse listeners the moment those soulful keys and bass lines kick in. 

4. Wish You Were Here, next up is another slow burner by Deadboy. Although it was released way back in 2010, this UK house track is just as memorable and exciting as it was a few years ago. The opening is gentle (as you'd expect from any opener) but the song slowly but surely ascends to orgasmic heights. By the time the track shows you all that it has to offer you'll be loving it (and you'll probably wee a little bit out of pure joy. I know I did).

3. Passing Out Privileges, How could we make a list an not include this perfect specimen by Arttu. Yes, in many ways, 'Passing out Privileges' channels Mr Finger's classic 'Can You Feel it'; that bouncy bass line which is both aggressive and friendly at the same time is omnipresent, as are the muddy high hats and shit. But were this tracks sticks out and succeeds is through its witty lyrics. In a nut shell, it's a massive club track about massive ass-holes that got to clubs- and it is brilliant. 

2. Can't Leave You is Maceo Plex's definitive House Groove. The track has a the pitch perfect progression throughout, but wastes no time getting to the funky stuff.  From the get go this song is just packed with so much booty.Plus,  we  have to mention the distinct 'growl' that comes up at the transitional periods; you will know what it is the moment you hear it, and believe us, it's the icing on the cake!

1. Entrance Song is not just a great set opener, but just might be one of Eats Everything's best tracks yet (Other notable works include 'The Gettup' feat. Justin Martin, 'This Elbow' & 'Vertigo'). Entrance Song contains all the Hallmarks of an Eats Everything record, such as bass combined with toms, but the combos concocted in this particular track are especially tasty. Although it graced our ears a few years ago, it hasn't stopped sounding just as heart-poundingly powerful as it did during the very first listen. On my first listen I just remember standing in the corner of the room for a few hours with my mouth wide open like some deranged Looney Toon. You are probably a bit more normal than me and will probably just dance. GTR.

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kastledub's bootleg version of Hold on, We're Going Home hits the spot every-time. Drake's version was a sweet and subtle new-wave tune, however, kastledub's formidable remix takes the track to new and uncharted heights. His trade mark vocal effects are there, as are the fuzzy synth lines, but what really drives the track is the addition of a energetic house feel. At the same time, Drakes dejected vocals counteract the other driving forces masterfully- making it peachy for opening or closing any set. If you 'aint heard this yet, your in for a real treat. GTR.

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Twenty years after his death, we remember some of the reasons why we love Kurt Cobain. 

Like the punk bands of the 70's and the post-punk fellas of the 00's (The Strokes, the Libertines), Kurt and his contemporaries were responsible for bringing alternative music to a new generation. What was so great about it is that he and band mates did not give an actual fuck! Never did he give into the pressures to change his image or alter his sound to court a mainstream audience. Not once. (seriously, have you heard 'Milk It' From In Uetro!)

He loved the Beatles.

He kicked adversity's ass. Having grown up in a tuff neighbourhood, experiencing homelessness and hard drug addiction, Kurt still managed to turn the tables. But unlike other success stories, Kurt did not turn his back on his previous situation, in fact it was quite the opposite. Instead of pretending to be some flash fuck, Kurt stayed the same right until the very end, and we will always admire him for that!

He wore sick sunglasses! 

He was nothing like James Arthur. Because James Arthur is a prick. 

Like Jimi Hendrix, he was another great left hand guitarist.

In his highly self confessional lyrics, he expressed his struggles with mental illness. In the process, Kurt provided support and empathy for those listeners experiencing the same struggles.

Lastly, the music he wrote was brilliant; poignant, delicate, vicious and defiantly from the heart. 

GTR.