Sober- Childish Gambino (Miami Horror Edit)

Today is a good day. Ben Plant ala Miami Horror has dropped the first remix he's done in about 4 or 5 years. I remember the ol' school MH remix days- back when synth music was just starting to grow in Australia, and consequentially around the world. The Miami Horror remix of Sober by Childish Gambino (originally meant to be a cover) is flat out sick. Expect rich, 80s synth undertones and creamy, dreamy vocals. A fitting remix-comeback from Miami Horror indeed.

Back Back Forward Punch - Settle The Score

One of my favorite aussie synth groups, Back Back Forward Punch (known by many for their last release, ''emergency bow tie'' which was one of my favs for quite a while), are out with a brand new track.. unlike their previous tracks, ''Settle The Score'' is pure future house. yes, not disco, no nu-wave funk, but future house. Normally when a synth group attempts something like this, the results are...less than stellar.. but props to BBFP, because ''Settle The Score'' is an instant classic. I'm definitely going to spin this next time I do a house set (which will be pretty soon...)... be sure to follow them here, and be sure to HYPE this on the machine.
 

The Arrows: Words to say (Chronica REMIX). *PREMIERE*

The elusive Chronica, about a month ago, remixed this insanely retro track by Arrows called ''words to say''..Chronica are definitely on our radar now, and their latest edit is an instant classic. Perfect for melancholy evenings and/or depressive moody drives that require a suitable soundtrack. Seriously though, gem of a song.
 

Swing Into It ft. HAERTS (AIMES Remix)///TRACK PREMIÈRE

Wow- no words necessary for this... follow AIMES here!

Woolf And The Wondershow - Cloaked (That's Nice Remix)

Good friends of Miami Horror and the Disco Unchained family, That's Nice (notorious for his remix of ''Shame'' by ''All the Colors'') is out with a brand new remix for Woolf and the wondershow's  brilliant track ''Cloaked''. Expect what you'd imagine to expect from That's Nice; smooth disco synths and creative bass patterns. Be sure to add this remix to your weekend playlists, and defo hype it on the Hype Machine too (artists like That's Nice deserve it). 

Else - Fangs.

It has been a while since I've posted, but I really want the music I share to have an impact. Finding gems takes time and patience- with this new surge of internet music there is a lot of garbage floating around as well.  On a lighter note, It's been quite a while since I've heard something this good. Our friends at L'ordre just dropped Else's brand new track, ''Fangs''. Brilliant, lush synths and chilling, funky vocoders make this track absolutely perfect for late-night drives. Be sure to throw some love at Else here while he's still underground (which can't be for long with music like this).

Robert Parker: Interstellar Traveller (Exclusive Track Premiere)

To those of you that have been following us for a while now, you'd notice we've stayed away from synthwave for a while. There is a reason for this. Generally we've felt that the scene had become very saturated with numerous copy-cat artists making repetitive music with repetitive track names- you know what we mean. Robert Parker has not only re-inspired our faith in this genre, but he has shown us that true creativity within this sound still exists. His latest track, ''Interstellar Traveller'' features College quality synths and vocals that command chills. A true gem of a track. Be sure to grab it on bandcamp here.

The Other Tribe: I Can Give You Anything

The Other Tribe has been on our radar for a long time now. We've been fans ever since we heard ''We Should Be Dancing'' a while back. What makes The Other Tribe so unique is the sheer depth of their music- their lyrics complement their sound perfectly (think GLOVES and his remix of Van She's  ''Changes''). 

The Other Tribes' latest release is rather interesting. ''I Can Give You Anything'' features classy synth and even classier vocals. A true gem, just waiting to be found. Be sure to give the track a spin below, and definitely throw some love at The Other Tribe here. 

Shaz: Exclusive Mixtape for Disco Filter

Disco Unchained's  own Shazeb threw together a rather refreshing  mixtape for the wonderful Disco Filter blog from Austin, Texas. The mix has one of the most obscure, audacious, and flat-out brilliant track-listings he's ever put together (listing will be up soon). For now though, enjoy the ride. 

Goldroom feat. Mammals - Till Sunrise (Final DJs Remix)

Our good friend (and very talented synth-wave producer) Sebastian recently took a shot at remixing Goldroom's ever-so-popular new single, ''Till Sunrise''. We've heard over 12 remixes for this track already, some beautifully original, and others not-so-much. Sebastian's (AKA Final DJ's) edit of "Till Sunrise" falls into the first category; beautifully original. His edit features deep, 80s inspired synths and clever, sophisticated vocal samples. This is the kinda music you'd like to listen to late at night while driving back home from a party. Cool stuff. If you like Sebastian's sound, you can get more of it here. 

Tobtok ft. Emil Heró - Higher (Avenue Remix)

Avenue, one of the most promising artists to hit the electro scene yet, has remixed one of our favorite tracks by Tobtok; 'Higher'. Avenue is unique because he's managed to deliver again and again. Each remix he's done adds something new to the original piece, something fresh. His remix of ''Higher'' is no exception. Avenue's edit adds a synth-ier and more space-disco undertone to the track, making it perfect for both clubs and long walks on the beach. Definitely give this one a listen, and be sure to throw some love at our friends at Avenue and Tobtok!

Midnight Pool Party's Top 5 Tracks

We've been pretty big fans of Midnight Pool Party for a while now. They make stellar nu-disco music, and we've been smitten by pretty much everything they've released so far. We got in touch with them and thought we'd bring to you their top 5 favorite tracks at the moment. Considering their sound, it's safe to say their top 5 is pretty stellar.

1. Flight Facilities - Foreign Language

Australian artist who do their own style of disco and they kill it. With this particular song, we love the instrumentation with melodic bass lines, clean guitars and catchy lyrics.

2. The Swiss - Elouisa

Another Aussie act that give their own spin of modern four to the floor.  The electronic drums in this track sit perfectly with the vintage synths being played.  But it doesn't stop there, they are able to replicate that sound in their live set!

3. Prince - Wanna Be your Lover

This song is just perfect.  The quick chord changes, that guitar playing on every beat, the pockets in the song, the simple beat, and mostly the attitude that Prince brings when he hits those high notes!

4. Breakbot - Baby I’m Yours

We like everything about Breakbot, especially this song.  It has an awesome down tempo groove with piano chords and lyrics complimenting each other.  It is evident who Breakbot's influences are, and we love them too!

5. Miami Horror - Make You Mine

Again, another big Aussie act who produce great music.  With this song in particular, the drums, percussion and bass work so well together creating that funky vibe!  

Bright Light Bright Light - An Open Heart (Alan Braxe Remix)- Exclusive Track Premiere!!!

If there's one artist that never fails to deliver, its Alan Braxe. I've personally been a fan of his for years now. I was sold when he released, ''Voices'' a while back. His latest sound, however, might just top all the work he's done yet. A true sign of a real musician- he manages to keep getting better with each release (which is extremely difficult given the standard of his work). 

His latest release, an absolutely hypnotic remix of Bright Light Bright Light's ''An Open Heart'', is probably one of the coolest synth-based tracks i've heard all year. It has all the elements of the ideal track; a unique rhythm, sick guitar riffs, and clever chorus build-ups. The ''X" factor which this track, however, is how the lyrics go with the synth. The last time I heard a track as powerful as this was in 2010 when GLOVES' remixed ''Changes'' by Van She. So yeah, it's been a while since i've heard something as cool as this. Definitely give Alan Braxe's new remix a spin below, and be sure to throw some love at him here. 

                                                                          - Shazeb

Tetrahominoid: Convoy.

How about some synthwave for a change? Tetrahominoid, a brand new synthwave act from LA, recently dropped an interesting track worth taking a look at. ''Convoy'' features nostalgic synth reminiscent of early Maethelvin, and vocoder samples that sound like something from Daft Punk's earlier albums. An interesting blend of sounds indeed. Definitely worth a spin. 

Tesla Boy - Stars (Killy Cakes Remix)- Exclusive Track Premiere!!!

Did somebody say Disco? Tesla Boy's brand new track, 'Stars' is probably one of the most creative, and for that matter, original disco inspired tracks we've heard in a long time...However,  Killy Cakes takes the ''cake'' for their sexy remix of the track. Killy Cakes remix sounds like something we'd expect Stardust to have released had they pursued an album (speaking of Stardust, expect a mixtape from them very soon). 

''Stars", particularly the Killy Cakes remix, is definitely worth a listen. Nay, 100. Stellar, uplifting synths combined with vocals smoother than marble make this track a true gem, in every sense of the word. Be sure to support our dear friends at Tesla Boy here as well. 

Saturday Sitdown with Justin Faust!

Unless you've been living in a cave for the past decade, you're probably more than familiar with synth-legend Justin Faust. Mr. Faust has been on our radar for years now, and he's produced some of our favorite tunes over the years. From 'Girl Talk' to 'Your Life', he has created some of the most creative and original synth tracks we've come across so far.

We got in touch with the legend himself and invited him over for one of our classic Saturday Sitdowns. An epic interview with an epic artist...

1) How did Justin Faust begin? What are your origins?

I used to make music and play in bands very early on, at the same time tampering with production in my dad's recording studio. At 16 I started buying records and DJed for a bit, I've also released music under other monikers over the years. Justin Faust came into existence by 2008, back then I felt like I really wanted to do something new and fresh and MySpace was big, so I set up a page and things went pretty quickly from then!


2) If you were trapped on a deserted island with the option of bringing with you either Quentin Tarantino or Robert Rodriguez , who would you bring?

Easy: Tarantino. Of course he's a super annoying coke head but I think he has more stories to tell when we're at the camp fire. 

3) Where would you say your greatest musical influences have come from?

I'd say early funk stuff, also Jazz.. Miles, Coltrane, Monk. Later without any doubt Daft Punk. Also lots of metal and classical music. 

4) What is Justin Faust's all-time favorite electronic based track (this is hard and we're known for asking this)?

Super hard. But I'd say Daft Punk - High Fidelity

5) What's your favorite dessert?

Ketchup.

6) Favorite horror film?

Alien.

7) Where do you see Justin Faust 5 years from now?

I have no clue. I might still be DJing and producing or it might go another direction, like film scores.. it will have to do with music though, that's for sure. 

8) Do you have any EPs, albums, or works in the pipeline? 

Yes, my new single "Spellbound" is coming out on Discotexas on September 12, followed by my debut album on September 19. After that there'll be a second edition of my "Disco Cuts" series out on Nurvous.. and I have a couple of remixes ready to be unleashed soon.

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Also, be sure to check out some of our favorite tracks of his below!

KC MUSIC- Believe ft. Davora

It's been a good while since we've come across some quality chill-wave stuff. KC Music's "Believe" is probably one of the most unique tracks we've come across in a long time..."Believe" features empowering, uplifting vocals coupled with light synths. The most definitive point of the track, however, is the pre-chorus and chorus. "Believe" is perfect for late-night drives. If you dig KC Music's sound, you can find more of it here! 

VYD: Heaven Hold Me Still

VYD is an Electro/Soul group from southern California, now based out of Brooklyn, New York. Composed of Singer/Songwriter Justin Howard and Guitarist/Beatmaker "ValhallaBeats" Nick Wisse. It's not some dude featuring some chick remixed by some other DJ sampling some other guy's stuff.. It's just one fucking band. It's just VYD. If you like their vibes, definitely check them out here! 

Glen Check.

Seeing as summer is nearly over (or already over depending on where you are and what you do), we thought we'd give you a little treat for your last days of lounging around and chillaxing.. Our good friends over at Glen Check made us a little nu-disco tape filled with nothing but quality music to lounge around to (or to lay at beach to for that matter). Definitely give this a spin, and be sure to throw some love at Glen Check here! They're going places!

Also, nothing but love for our dear friends at Nu Disco Your Disco for co-premiering this, and for supporting us! Double shout-out to Malibee, go check him out him here, he's got some crazy mixtapes and edits on his channel!

Tennis - I'm Callin' (Exclusive Track Premiere!)

Tennis just dropped, what may in fact be, the coolest sound of the week! "I'm Callin'" is simply magical. The track features choppy, throw back 70s guitar snippets accompanied by vocals smoother than marble. The 'X' factor with this track, however, is the depth of it's vocals. Rarely do we come across a track with verses as arresting as these. Definitely give it a spin below, and if (when), you like it, be sure to throw some love at our friends over at Tennis here!