Category: Chill / Ambient

Finding Calm in Chaos: Let Chill-Step Heal your Soul (Cheer Up!)


AZEDIA – Something (Rameses B Remix)

Something’s wrong… but I don’t know what…
Wondering how, with all the things I’ve got…
Life is good… but the pain don’t stop
Cuz’ I’m holding on, so I’d give it up…

Cheer up, (put a smile on your face)
Wake up, (take me out of this place)
Rise up, (we are the human race)
Cheer up, put a smile on your face…

XYLO – Afterlife Ark Patrol Remix

We got old, we got older…
We got big, we got bigger…

Some days, weeks, months, moments in time just hit you right in the feels. You feel stressed, life’s moving a million minutes a second and things change in the blink of an eye…

And then you land on some nice chill-step. For me personally, on repeat for days on end. The mind calms. Images of waves breaking on the shore, the sun rising over a verdant valley with mountains lining the backdrop. Home (well, sonically at least).

These two featured songs really take me back to the 2010s era of dubstep and electronic music. It may have a bit to do with the fact they both were released during this same era, but in a way, they’re still timeless. That sonic sound of the beginnings of melodic dubstep. It just hits in the brain just right.

Enjoy.

[Prog. House] Ephixa & Laura Brehm – Losing You [Monstercat]

“Losing You” from Ephixa and Laura Brehm is a cosmic journey through space, time, and progressive vibes.


Losing You – Ephixa and Laura Brehm [Progressive House:]

It’s hard to go wrong with Monstercat as the depth and variety of the label certainly has something for everyone. “Losing You” will scratch your progressive house itch while providing some very spaced-out IDM vibes.

Canadian producer James Leusink, better known as Ephixa, and Monstercat songstress Laura Brehm helm this one, and it’s definitely one to get lost in.

Brehm’s vocals set the tone for a journey through space, time, making one contemplate the inner fabrics of the universe, or something damn near it. Underground beats coalesce into a cosmic wonderland worth checking out.

[from the Compilation album Monstercat 030 – Finale]

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[Liquid Drum ‘N Bass] Feint – Words (Monstercat)

Revisit the magic in Feint’s 2016 melodic drum & bass hit “Words” featuring Laura Brehm.


Words – Feint | Liquid Drum ‘n Bass

Here I am, there you are
Don’t wanna stop
I know, you know it, I can feel it
All the tension rising up
So much it hurts

We’re sayin’ more than words

I’m a big fan of drum and bass (d&b), so I was already vibing when Youtube Music shuffled to the high energy laden cut “Words” by Monstercat regular Feint. This 2016 release opens with powerful drums, oriental-like ambient synths and violins with vocal blessings from songstress Laura Brehm.

The buildup and interludes are closer to a faster dance BPM than traditional d&b, providing the perfect amount of head nodding rhythm. The track’s melodic flows make me slightly classify it towards the liquid d&b subgenre. This one stayed on repeat for me in the gym and it always hyped me up. Every. Single. Time.

Be sure to check out more from its compilation album Monstercat 029 – Havoc featuring appearances by Marshmello, Pegboard Nerds, DROELOE, Jauz, San Holo and several Monstercat label acts.

You can find more from the featured artists below:

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Lane 8 – Nuclear Lethargy

“Nuclear Lethargy” is the third single off Lane 8’s upcoming January album, “Reviver”


“Nuclear Lethargy” is the third single from Lane 8’s upcoming album Reviver (dropping Jan 21). Lane 8 never seems to disappoint with their amazingly creative and deep soundscapes. “Nuclear Lethargy” is everything progressive is and should be.

Stream it here.

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[Free Download!] Utada Hikaru – Sanctuary (Marrzaan Remix)

Marrzaan’s remix of Utada Hikaru’s “Sanctuary” took me by surprise. They’ve also got numerous remixes from Nier Replicant, Final Fantasy and more.


Stop by video game music remixer, Marrzaan’s Youtube Channel for a visit. They’ve got some great remixes and covers of songs from games like Kingdom Hearts, Nier Replicant, Monster Hunter Rise, the Final Fantasy series and more.

I had my reservations seeing a remix of the already a masterpiece “Sanctuary” from Kingdom Hearts II, but this remix more than does justice. Seeing some of my favorite games, particularly RPGs, means I’m certainly going to be diving deeper through their uploads later!

[Deep House:] John Summit – Human | Make Me Feel

Chicago native, John Summit releases progressive monster “Human” with backup from Echoes.


Deep House Collection

Got some excellent deep house from Chicago native John Summit to share today. First up is his recent release “Human” with backup from Echoes giving strong progressive house with touches of uplifting trance.

Second up is his amazing tech-house number, “Make Me Feel”. Personally, I actually really seem to like the Radio Edit of “Make Me Feel”, it seems to be the only one that repeats the leadup to the hook more than once. Check them both out below:

Let me show you what it means to be human…
It’s the way you look at me, it’s the way you make me feel…
John Summit releases "Human" featuring Echoes, a strong progressive house track with a very uplifting melody.

Summit has been active in the scene releasing a number of original tracks and collaborations with the likes of Sofi Tukker. Learn more about John Summit on his website and check out some of his other releases.

[Deep House] Tchami & Habstrakt – Eternity (feat. Lena Leon)

Tchami & Habstrakt drop a deep house banger titled “Eternity” with smooth vocal treatment from Lena Leon.


[Deep House:] Eternity (feat. Lena Leon) – Tchami & Habstrakt

Check out this collaboration between Tchami and Habstrakt full of deep house flavor and a steady pumping beat. The vocals receive treatment from Lena Leon and the resulting in quite the captivating number. You can stream “Eternity” here.

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Lena Leon
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