NGHTMRE and Rickyxsan have proven they are the true killers of trap with their remix of Galantis‘ “Hunter.” Before listening, you should be warned that this funky beat may cause neck and auditory complications. It will have you head banging all summer long while it bodies your ears with a heavy bass and true trap tones.

Listen to these bass bosses below at your own risk.

Galantis – Hunter (NGHTMRE x Rickyxsan Remix) | Stream

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Talk about a present surprise, Galantis just went ahead and dropped a bombshell on the world of electronic dance music.

The Grammy-nominated duo has released their new single “True Feeling” which comes in conjunction with the announcement of their sophomore album The Aviary is now available for pre-order.

“True Feeling” is your traditional euphoric and colorful tune that we’ve come to expect from Christian Karlsson and Linus Eklöw which has catapulted them into stardom since they first emerging into the scene back in 2013. Built around vibrant synths and infectious vocals, their latest release is sure to be a Galantis fan-favorite no time.

Galantis – True Feeling |

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When their debut EP dropped back in 2014, it officially put them on the map. Then in 2015, their debut album Pharmacy solidified their place in the electronic landscape. Fast-forward two years and Galantis‘ sophomore album, The Aviary, has arrived for our listening pleasure.

Receiving seven singles leading to their 12-track offering, this album encompasses everything the Swedish duo stands for when it comes to production: infectious, feel-good music. Power into the weekend with their flawless sophomore album below and enjoy.

Galantis – The Aviary |

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Well I’ll just go ahead and dive right in. Chicago has a fat stack of shows lined up for this fall which can be a burden on your wallet. We know there are some dedicated fans out there deserving to catch these shows. In the past we’ve always offered passes to individual shows, but this fall has something different in store. What if we had a super dope pass that allowed you to get in to 9 concerts happening this fall? Well that’s what we’ve got for you! This massive lineup of shows includes names like Zedd, NGHTMRE, RL Grime, and Louis The Child to name a few. All of the shows will be taking place at the Aragon Ballroom besides the very special Deadbeats event taking place at Navy Pier. Check out the full lineup below. Please keep in mind the age restrictions, this contest is for anyone who is 18+. Below you can enter for your chance to win the Ultimate React Fall Pass!

 9/30 Yellow Claw @ Aragon (18+)
10/12 Zedd @ Aragon (17+)
10/21 Zeds Dead – Deadbeats tour w/ Ghastly, Ghostface Killah, K?d, Eprom @ Navy Pier (18+)
11/10 Krewella @ Aragon (All Ages)
11/15 RL Grime @ Aragon (17+)
11/17 Galantis @ Aragon (18+)
11/18 NGHTMRE & Mija @ Aragon (18+)
11/24 Louis The Child @ Aragon (17+)
12/16 Seven Lions, Tritonal & Kill The Noise @ Aragon (18+)

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While Galantis‘ sophomore album continues to climb the charts, London’s mysterious KALM has decided to give their hit single “Hunter” a makeover.

Already receiving support from The Chainsmokers and Matoma, the groovy remix has already proven to be a force to be reckoned with going forward and its safe to say the same can be said about KALM. Better than the original? That’s for you to decide.

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After making some waves with their remix of Alessia Cara‘s “Growing Pains,” the up-and-coming duo Double Up has returned with another remix, this time taking on festival fan favorites, Galantis.

Already being quite the infectious, feel-good anthem, the Huntington Beach natives have added some serious color to “Galantis” giving it quite the vibrant future bass facelift. If you’re looking to spice up your music library, I’d recommend keeping a tab on Double Up, this is just the beginning for these two.

Stream their majestic remix below and enjoy!

Galantis – No Money (Double Up Remix) | Free Download |

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Guest Review by James Gillespie

I want to start out by saying that Imagine Music Festival 2018 was a blast. Coincidentally for me, it was my first festival, a damn good first festival to attend. Everyone was extremely inviting, and the energy was great all weekend. I am pleased to say that we enjoyed the whole weekend without incident.

However, before talking about the lineup for the weekend, I want to touch on a few things that I feel like could have been improved. First, water distribution was a massive problem. Especially with media credentials and a desire to cover as many shows as possible, the lines for the water were outrageous. The water station by Oceana and the water station next to Disco were never shy of 100+ people. I appreciate how diligent the workers at these stations were in helping us out, but I would have liked to not miss multiple sets due to waiting in lines. A few more stations would have made all the difference.

Another point of concern is the safety of personal belongings. The area between the vendors behind Disco and the pathway to the Oceana stage was rife with pickpockets. This is extremely troubling as we are carrying thousands of dollars of camera equipment through the festival. I began turning my backpack around and having it on the front of body instead of the back when walking through that area. Maybe a few more security personnel or lighting would help?

The last point of improvement comes with the sanitation of the campground. The porta potties were overflowing with fecal matter by day two and almost unusable before the festival gates even opened on Saturday. That was bad.

Outside of these three improvements, the festival was unmatched. Let’s dive into the lineup. On the first day, it all started with ZAXX on the Oceania stage. The music that he played in his set was extremely dynamic and full of life. His set consisted of melodically layered records full of powerful synths and quick builds. It was a good kick-off to get the weekend going.

The crowds were a little light at this 7:30PM set, but towards the end, people started to roll in. Following ZAXX, were Riot Ten and 12th Planet. These two artists I didn’t know of until Friday. Riot Ten started out much heavier than ZAXX. His set was punchier and introduced the dubs in his quickly learned signature sound design.

Each new track mixed in, built upon itself. You could feel the experience and control of his DJing abilities. This heavier roll-out was crushed by 12th Planet who brought it even heavier with “Send It” and a few other tracks. We took a break following this otherworldly set to head to the water line. We were stuck there until the start of Galantis.

Galantis for me was a different story than all aforementioned artists. I knew a handful of their songs extremely well. You can’t go wrong with “Runaway” or “No Money.” The mood and movement in the crowd immediately changed during their set from previous headbanging to jumping around full of life. Their music is upbeat and happy, bringing joyous thoughts to everyone in the crowd. We spent this set in the VIP area with clear line of sight to the rail at the front of the stage. I’ll be honest, I’ve always heard of the barricades shaking at festivals, but this was wobbling like a tire that had just blown-out.

The energy was high, the crowd was going wild, and it seemed like it might never stop. This pace continued until the ever-smiling world-renowned DJ and record producer, Armin van Buuren took to the decks. Armin is a little more “heavy trance” stylistically than I want to listen to everyday, but when you witness it live, it’s a beautiful thing. The Silent Disco till 7am was a first. What a way to close day one!

Photo by Adam Oliver

Day two started with a 90 degree wakeup call and the amazon river flowing down my face from direct sunlight at 10am. WOW, it was hot! Due to my own stupidity, I didn’t bring any pop-ups for the campsite so we retreated to the cars with A/C for a little during the day. Mid-day we hit the media room to charge equipment and edit some photos and by the time the night fell, we headed back into the festival. We walked around and took some media and moved to the front for our first show at Oceania for the night, Bear Grillz.

This was a crazy show with the smoke and fire starting so early in the night, but a great place to start. Can anyone say Dubstep? I think my neck broke before 9:30 on Saturday. After Bear we went to Jai Wolf at Amazonia, which proved to be a change of pace from Bear. This was a much more chill set and seemed to get everyone in the feels.

Hands went up, everyone started bouncing and you could feel the great energy through the crowd. For the weekend up to this point, this would be my favorite set. We stayed through till the end and he was followed by Cashmere Cat. Great set, but don’t have too many things as I have seen him more than once. I would say that this is one of his better sets.

After Cashmere, we played ping-pong between Oceania and Amazonia to see Bassnectar, ZHU, and then Alesso. Bassnectar is great and has a cult following that head bangers snap necks to until they actually…snap. I must note, that my absolute favorite show of the whole weekend was ZHU. From what I heard from others, the feeling was unanimous. The way that he integrated all screen visuals, transitions, and the live instruments was flawless. His drops were longer than most which allowed you to get in a rhythm with the beat and find your zone.

The energy was great, and everyone seemed to be moving the same, which doesn’t happen with many shows. Hands down my favorite music of the weekend. Following ZHU, we ran over to Alesso and the Swede played a great closing show for the night. My favorite song of his set was Heroes. Tt brought back so many memories from my college years involving Philanthropy. That song is just great and has a solid build up with a great drop. Following Alesso, we ran into silent disco for a good 5 hours again.

Photo by Clarke Baena

Sunday, unfortunately our last day, started well though. After sleeping in for a bit, we made our way over to Oceania to see Getter’s sunset performance. Afterwards, we slid over to Disco to see our friends Alex and Josh, the guys that make up Halogen. The crowds were light, but who doesn’t like some house music? After hanging out for over half the set, we headed over to RL Grime and that was one of the highest energy sets of the day. Great music with build ups that immediately dropped you into a world of bass.

Zeds Dead. Man, these are some CANADIANS! The pyro, the lazers, the production was over the top. I think this might have been the most intense, thought out set of the weekend. Following Zeds Dead, we ran over to Amazonia and see GRiZ. He is ridiculously talented on many instruments and goodness can he play the Sax. The energy was high, and this would have to be my second favorite show of the weekend. I love how he incorporates live instruments into his set with accompanying positive-visuals. He preaches spreading positivity while on-stage and I respect it. This was the set that basically wrapped up my festival experience besides catching the very end of Oliver Heldens’ closeout and the family gathering. Night three ended with RV parties. Imagine 2018, you were a hell of a good time. I’ll be back no doubt.

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Today is the big day, Galantis have just unveiled their latest hit! The Swedish DJ duo have a bevy of infectious anthems throughout their impressive discography with their latest hit coming in the form of “Emoji,” just another feel-good tune that will have you singing along in no time.

If you’re looking for a little somethin’ somethin’ to get the party started this weekend, Galantis’ latest gem is a must add to any party playlist. Enjoy!

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One of our favorites is back with a brand new remix fresh off the press. Hook wastes no time gearing up the drum section to set the mood. The brass accompaniment in the build leads into a punchy, dance number that is tasteful. Hook N Sling has been on the cusp on the current, but this one is quite exceptional. Grab this one below by adding it to your Spotify playlist.

Galantis x OneRepublic – Bones (Hook N Sling Remix) | Download

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Establishing yourself as an annual staple within the realm of Electronic Music Festivals is a considerable challenge. Solidifying your existence within the city of Atlanta proves to be an equally onerous task. To simultaneously accomplish these merits would seem daunting, yet Shaky Beats Festival remains an entity deserving of high praise for meeting these demands time after time. Stunning art installations, intoxicating (literally and figuratively) attractions, incomparable fashion designs, and world-class artists were brought together to display an unrepeatable image within Atlanta’s Central Park.

Whether Dos Equis, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, or Patrón were your weekend cure, one fact remained present throughout – any interruption between obtaining your cocktails and enjoying the music was nonexistent. The entire layout was incredibly fluid (pun intended) and provided uncomplicated movement at all times. The only recurrent dilemma was the unfortunate moment when each set would come to an end. (Hey, no Music Festival is perfect!)

Friday – Day One
The festival rolled open it’s door at 12:30PM sharp to fans huddling in to get their places at the front row. The weather forecast was projected to be 100% rain for both days. Going into day one, I wasn’t sure if it was going to play in our favor. I remained optimistic due to some good friends in my corner. What we got, was a beautiful day that was unexpected.

Our first performance was Win + Woo over at the Ponce De Leon Stage. This was the stage to be at to hide from the powerful sun above. The Chicago duo kept the crowd on their toes from beginning to end. They had some dope visuals and if you missed them, make sure to add them to your musical bucket list.

Next up, we slid through What So Not on the Peachtree Stage. Been a big fan of WSN for years now. His musical productions are unique and they come from moments that are real. Some of his most notable records were put together last-minute while being “in the moment.” His stage production was my favorite of the entire festival. It was like a modern meets tribal setup that can best be described when viewed. So check out the photos below.

After we got our live performance fix, we headed back to Ponce De Leon stage to catch a girl who has been the talk of the town lately. We had heard from numerous sources that she throws down with her sets. Whipped Cream did just this and we were amped to finally witness it in person. The crowd was one of the biggest I saw at that stage all day. Props to this girl for grinding and can’t wait to see where she is at in a year from now.

Making our way for the first time to the Piedmont Stage, we grabbed the very beginning of British duo Snakehips. These guys have been vibes since day one and their sets don’t deviate. Most of their hits were played out, but “All My Friends” was the most well received from the screaming fans.
If we are talking about a good time, you know we must be talking about Big G.

Big Gigantic is a staple in any music festival and their live sets are fun, funky, and downright awesome. You could feel the energy as soon as the boys took the stage. Their fan favorite “All Of Me” that features rapper Logic and recording artist ROZES was one of the best parts of the weekend. The sun was setting behind the mainstage. The rain continued to hold off, and the vibe from person to person was thriving.

There aren’t too many artists that are paving a new wave like the Dutch birdman, San Holo. He doesn’t need any gimmicks, his visuals are usually top quality, and the experience leaves you with a smile on your face. There were moments during his set that I just set there in awe. I finally realized how talented Sander is when he played at Buckhead Theatre last year. I beg that you see his show when he comes through your town next.

To close out day one, we had my favorite group of the day. Australian live electronic three-piece, Rüfüs Dü Sol! These guys came out of the darkness and lit up the night. It was a magical set with each of the tunes we have come to love. Their latest album, “SOLACE”, is a sonic masterpiece. From beginning to end, it’s a story worth sharing and a musical journey you can feel.

Saturday – Day Two
This predicament was most present during Chris Lake’s performance. His House tendencies caused an uncontrollable uproar for all dance enthusiasts! Better yet, the term “standstill” was simply imaginary. Chris Lake’s altruistic act comes in the form of music. His ability to perform appears effortless, yet the response from his fans would dictate a grandiose staging. His sets are constantly regarded as some of the best from any weekend; this one was no different.

From here, Gryffin’s reign over the Piedmont Stage was simply breathtaking. His live performance brought about a certain charisma that I had yet to experience. His set was filled with cherished classics, yet the introduction of his newest track added to the overall excitement. A stunning backdrop overlooks the Piedmont Stage, so every aspect of this hour setting was aesthetically pleasing.

After our American friend wrapped up the mainstage, we slid over to Ponce Stage to witness the greatest Canadian in all the lands, Vanic. Vancouver holds some of the beautiful views and this talented artist brings those serene experiences to us with each live set. This performance was no difference and you can ask the screaming, head-banging fans if you don’t believe us. When he played out his new single, “Safe Yourself”, there was an unusual amount of fans singing along. This is quite the feat knowing that it was released 24 hours before this moment.

Whip out the drums, Swedish duo Galantis is about to go bananas. These two might have had the most energy of the entire festival. We were worried for a moment that Bloodshy was going to kick a cymbal or break an leg (luckily there are two of them). Great set overall and the crowd seemed to enjoy it as well.

FISHER has been an unstoppable force in the scene over the last 8 months. He has gone from releasing his viral single, “Losin’ It” to headlining festivals all across the world almost overnight. You may be asking, how? Well, it is not only one song. It is his pure energy that only comes to the table when people are in love with what they are doing. The Fish obviously loves what he is doing and it shows. Crazy visuals that ironically make you “lose it.”

To close the night, Martin Garrix came out of darkness in aerial form. This established record producer has made a name for himself by working incredibly hard over the last 5 years. We love what he has built and his branding was in top form with the custom Plus Sign (+) LED board. The pyro, CO2 blasts, and lasers had us on our toes as well.

Thank you again Shaky Beats. It was a pleasure and we love what you continue to build. Look forward to seeing you in 2020!

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