EDM Identity
  • News
  • Music
    • Exclusive Mixes
    • Playlists
  • Events
  • Culture
  • Interviews
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
EDM Identity
No Result
View All Result
June 26, 2016

HARD Summer 16 Series || Justin Martin & Kaytranada

EDM Identity Staff
HARD Summer 16 Series

Fourth of July is coming quickly, marking the jump into the month of this year’s Hard Summer 2016. While we still have a few weeks to go, the Hard Summer 16 Series continues for an edition that is especially representative of the epic party that is Hard Summer. Hard Summer has been known to bring some of the best names in some of the smallest niches within dance music. This week’s artists are no exception, and will bring out the dance mood in your entire being.

Click HERE to check out the full lineup for HARD Summer Music Festival 2016!

Still need tickets? Click here!

HARD Summer 16 Series

Hard Summer 16 Series || Justin Martin & Kaytranada

In this edition of Hard Summer 16 Series, it’s time to feature two powerhouses of dance music. While one has been a regular on the festival circuit for several years, the other is still proving to the masses to be a rising star. Both of these artists are fantastic producer/DJs who are sure to move your booty while featuring lots of their own produced music. Another important similarity is that both have had some huge albums surface over the last few months just in time for the music festival season. So this week I’m talking about returning Hard performer/pizza aficionado Justin Martin, and making a first appearance is Canadian-raised Kaytranda.

Justin-Martin-Announces-Sophomore-Album-quotHello-Cloudsquot-Out-420-Your-EDM-682x351

Justin Martin

Justin Martin has been a very familiar face for past attendees of Hard events. I’ve personally seen him play at least 5 times because of his constant presence at either both Hard Summer and Hard Day of The Dead. He’s somewhat of a house veteran, and a co-founder of the Dirtybird label which has blossomed the appreciation for house all over the country. Justin Martin has been a very significant force in that movement, as a DJ who is well-known to bring the bass to the dance floor. His most recent performances include Coachella 2016 at the Yuma Stage, HARD Miami, and of course the first ever Dirtybird Campout last year. His presence in the electronic community is so reputed because his personality gives off a really positive appreciation for music and fun. To see exactly what I mean, check him out in some of the Hard Summer trailers. You can see him with a pizza on his head in the Hard Summer 2014, or doing a horrible job putting on makeup while wearing a rice paddy hat in this year’s official Hard Summer trailer. Check it out below!

Stream the HARD Summer Music Festival 2016 Official Trailer:

Justin Martin’s newest album, “Hello Clouds” was released just in time for me to give a listen before heading out to weekend two of Coachella 2016 earlier this year. It had plenty of good slappers on the album, and some solid collaborations with some fellow Dirtybird members. His own brother, Christian Martin, Kill Frenzy, Ardalan(featured HERE!), and Will Clarke(coming up in a later week!), all lend a hand in this killer album. My favorite track is definitely “Wet Cat” for the tech vibes on it. Here’s what Dancing Astronaut had to say about him, in support of his second studio album:

“Now, years after the song that mobilized Martin’s career, the Dirtybird co-founder can add a second album to his padded discography. And that proverbial sophomore slump that so many caution against? Hello Clouds is in the clear.” – Dancing Astronaut

Stream “Wet Cat” by Justin Martin ft. Kill Frenzy & Ardalan on Beatport HERE!


12788 

Kaytranada

Kaytranada is a relatively young producer/DJ, but he has been active for a huge chunk of his life. Since learning how to produce and DJ in his teenage years, he’s refined his sound through both remixes and original productions. I had the pleasure of ended my Coachella 2015 experience with a set from Kaytranada, where he played lots of great soulful jams which had me dancing in the spacious tent. Other people were at Drake, Kygo, or David Guetta, but the energy at Kaytra was a perfect comedown to end the great weekend and leave early enough to beat traffic.

Kaytranada has a sense of funk that will make you dance, like in his popular remixes of Janet Jackson, Nelly Furtado, Snakehips, Flume, Disclosure, AlunaGeorge, and so many more. His efforts to collaborate with artists stretches far to include the likes of BadBadNotGood, Kali Uchis, River Tiber, and Azealia Banks. What’s more is that he has produced a lot of great tracks for artists such as rappers GoldLink, Talib Kweli, Towkio, Mobb Deep, Anderson Paak, Chance the Rapper, and Vic Mensa, many of whom he featured in his most recent album 99.9%. 99.9% is a full hour of tracks that range from feeling like vintage dance to jazzy and soulful. Get 99.9% on iTunes HERE

 Stream one of the tracks, “BUS RIDE” ft. Karriem Riggins & River Tiber on Soundcloud:

 He’s had a pretty sizable following on Soundcloud over the last several years, but Kaytranada is now boasting over 450K. 99.9% likely had much to do with his increase in popularity, but it isn’t all that the man has to offer! Kaytranada has released a remix of Rihanna’s “Kiss It Better” on Beats1 and was featured on Fader magazine. According to them,

“He also announced that he would be releasing a mixtape soon, called 0.01% — the logical extension of his album title 99.9%. Listen to the remix below via Apple Music.” – Fader Magazine

So the good news is that this means more Kaytranada is coming to us, and you can count on an exquisite set from him come Hard Summer. Justin Martin is a crowd favorite and close to my heart as well, but if I had to choose between the two this summer, I’m watching Kaytra.  If you haven’t seen either before, it could be a fair toss-up, because both have an overall high quality of musicianship.Thankfully, Kaytranada is on Sunday and Justin Martin is on Saturday, so I won’t have to make such a heart-breaking decision. That being said, I still mean this as passionately as I can: if you go to Kaytranada’s set, you WILL NOT REGRET IT. 


Follow Justin Martin on Social Media:

Facebook | Soundcloud | Instagram | Twitter

Follow Kaytranda on Social Media:

Facebook | Soundcloud | Instagram | Twitter | Website


Stay tuned next week for the next artists up in the Hard Summer 16 Series!

ShareTweetShareShare

EDM Identity Staff

EDM Identity Staff

Recently From EDM Identity

Featured

10 House & Techno Artists to Watch in 2023

Featured

10 Bass Artists to Watch in 2023

Featured

10 Trance Artists to Watch in 2023

  • NEW ALBUM ALERT: 💿
@sglewis delivers his most substantial body of work to date, AudioLust & HigherLove, featuring collaborations with @tovelo , @tydollasign , and more! 💣

English producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist SG Lewis has elevated his disco-infused dance floor sound to the highest level of his career with his latest 15-track album AudioLust & HigherLove. Featuring an A-list roster of collaborations, his one-of-a-kind futuristic disco delivers a home run of modern dance excellence in a way few producers can achieve. 🧠

🔗 In bio for full details!
✍🏼: @djlo_g 
📸: @pepppy 

—
#sglewis #newmusic #newmusicalert #newalbum #albumrelease #disco #futuristicdisco #dancemusic #newrelease #tovelo #tydollasign #newmusic2023
  • NEW MUSIC: 🔊⁠
@paavoab releases his remix of Kyan’s “Lonely River” with @anamemusic under the @p.o.s.music alias, along with news of his debut album, Deeper Tales. ⚡️⁠
⁠
Paavo Olavi Siljamäki, also known as P.O.S, has quite the legacy with 20-plus years under his belt as one-third of @aboveandbeyond, among other accolades he’s gained throughout his career. ⁠
⁠
🔗 In bio for full details⁠!⁠
✍🏾: @stardustandmadness
  • LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: 🗣️⁠
@Tomorrowland releases the full line-up for the 17th edition of the iconic Belgian festival, which will revolve around this year’s theme ‘Adscendo’. ⚡️⁠
⁠
Set to welcome more than 600 of the world’s best electronic music artists across 14 mesmerizing stages during two weekends of magic in De Schorre, Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 will take place from July 21-23 and July 28-30. 🗓️⁠
⁠
Swipe to see the lineup, head to Tomorrowland
  • LINEUP TEASER: 👀⁠
@Chris_Liebing, @OfficialGreenVelvet, @Klangkuenstler, @Underworld, @TSHAMusic, @DomDolla b2b @JohnSummit, and more are set to play @movementdetroit 2023! 💥⁠
⁠
Movement Detroit is one of the premier electronic music events in North America, with its unique experience that consistently boasts some of the best artists in the house and techno scene on its lineup. Past editions of the festival have seen thousands flock to the birthplace of techno to catch legends in the community and rising stars who are carving out their own niche alike, and now as Paxahau gears up for the return of Movement Detroit on May 27-29, they’ve revealed the initial lineup for fans to salivate over. 🤤⁠
⁠
🎫 Three-day and single-day GA and VIP tickets for Movement Detroit are on sale now. Let us know if you
  • Got this one on repeat today 🔁

🎵: @surfmesa - “City of Love” feat. Selah Sol

—
#surfmesa #surfmesamusic #newmusic #cityoflove #edmidentity #producer #edmmusic #selahsol #coletrotta #downhillskateboarding
  • LINEUP DROP: ⁠
The lineup for @okeechobeefest
  • ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: 🔦
Following the release of “Feelin’ Down,” @Mahalo stopped by to chat about The Mahalo Show, owning his own studio, and more! His signature sound, dubbed “liquid house,” has won its way into the hearts (and playlists) of dance music lovers everywhere, earning him status as one of the hottest up-and-coming producers in the scene. 🔥

👉🏽 To read our exclusive interview with Mahalo click the link in our bio and be sure to check out his EDMID Guest Mix 358 that he made for us! 🎶

EDMID Writer: @hollyyofearth
📸: @newcitygas
  • FESTIVAL NEWS 🗞️:⁠
The debut headliner lineup for @RESISTANCE Miami’s residency at @M2_miami has been revealed with @CarlCoxofficial, @realAdamBeyer, @CharlotteDeWittemusic, and more.🎵⁠
⁠
Miami has been a hot spot for house and techno lovers. The new nightclub will be in the Miami’s Art Deco District. The hype for the debut season of the RESISTANCE #Miami residency grew as they revealed details surrounding the venue, which is a 35,000-square-foot behemoth that features two floors and enhanced production elements.🏖️⁠
⁠
Head over to RESISTANCE Miami’s official website to join the waitlist for access to tickets. Link in bio to read more about this!🔗 Let us know if you will check out this club!⁠
⁠
EDMID Writer: @czarcruise⁠
📸: @resistance
  • FEATURED INTERVIEW:⁠
Fresh off the release of “Take Me Into Space,” @DadaLife and @DEXTERKINGMUSIC chat about what it was like working with each other and more! 🎵⁠
⁠
Strap on your moon boots because for the first time ever, Dada Life has infiltrated the award-winning Canadian independent record label @Monstercat with “Take Me To Into Space.” Not only was this the first time that the duo released music outside of their own imprint since its launch, but this was a project that came to life with a bit of help in the form of DEXTER KING.💫⁠
⁠
🔗⁠ Click the link in bio to read more about these great artists! ⁠
⁠
📸: @lorenzotnc⁠
✍️:@fluffies4life⁠
  • About
  • Contact
  • Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement

CONTACT INFO

San Diego, California

contact@edmidentity.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Music
  • Events
  • Culture
  • Festival Tips
  • Interviews
  • Shop

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist