The only thing that keeps Detroit Swindle from actually being from Detroit is that they are born and raised in Amsterdam, a little over 6000 kilometers away. So even though they’ve got their 4 feet firmly positioned on Dutch soil, their heads and hearts are rooted deep into the soul of the motor city.
Detroit Swindle consists of Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets, 2 guys who haven’t actually grown up together, but have had practically an identical musical upbringing. A vibrant mix of Motown-soul, funk, hip hop and jazz inspired them from an early age on and they have a clear vision on the music they produce and play. If you can’t nod your head to it, they probably won’t like it.
Here’s the Morning Factory Remix of ‘Nothing else matters’ that was released last month. Make sure you pick up the full release at any of the big digital stores
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Detroit Swindle – Nothing Else Matters (Morning Factory Remix)
H2
When it comes to google and SEO, H2 has one of the worst names as artists, but i’m not here to harp on about their name. Its H2′s music that i’m interested in, and you should be too. Incase you are wondering who and where H2 have popped up from, let me take you on a quick catch up.
H2, a dj/producing duo from Manchester, are fast becoming one of the biggest upcoming acts in the UK today. Having recently been signed up by “Cecille Records” & “Nervous Records” H2′s popularity is soaring with the masses. First signed to Popof‘s label Form, they establishing themselves on an international level for their upbeat, raw house and techno music. They’ve already gained huge support from the likes of Maceo Plex, Edu Imbernon, Anthea & Celler, M.in, Leon & many more. Chart success is fast becoming a regular occurrence for H2 & their reputation on the dj circuit is fastly gaining them some well deserved exposure.
After releasing ‘The Frequency of life EP‘ on Cecille records back in March (which they could have added a couple of tracks and made an album), H2 have released the ‘Wild Child EP‘ on Kindisch and a slew of remixes for the likes of Get Physical and and Nurvous Records. Is there any stopping them?
Check out their track ‘Touch my soul’ below, and make sure you go pick up ‘The Frequency of life’ as there are tracks like ‘Camerons Quest’ that are sure fire winners.
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H2 – Touch My Soul