To me, what makes a remix good remix is one that has the ability to keep the integrity of the original while emitting a new kind of feeling. Along with the aforementioned qualities, a great remix will feature a distinct sound original to that producer making the remix. This post is dedicated to a few awesome remixes (some old and some new) that have been in rotation for me for awhile now:

First off, we have a new one from producers Midnight Conspiracy, who is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. This time around the trio brings us their take on Crystal Castles‘ “Crimewave”. Midnight Conspiracy adds some fuzzy, echoing synths to give it their signature 80′s feel.

Crystal Castles- Crimewave (Midnight Conspiracy Remix)

“Get ‘Em High” was one of the first songs from Kanye that I really loved and still do. A-Trak gives this classic jam new life by adding some deep synthwork on it. To me the remix combines the old Kanye with the new and I can only hope his new album (said to be released this fall) will have a feel similar to A-Trak’s remix.

Kanye West- Get ‘Em High (A-Trak Remix)

This next one isn’t brand new but is definitely a quality remix. The Kids Are Radioactive do a wonderful job here mashing up Ra Ra Riot‘s Indie-Rock hit ”Can You Tell” with a great up-beat Electro pulse. At first the combination is almost too different to work, but at the first drop everything comes together to create an unexpectedly awesome Electro-banger.

Ra Ra Riot- Can You Tell (The Kids Are Radioactive Remix)

The final cut in this Remix Session comes from none-other than the Cockney Thug himself, Rusko. His latest release features a different but awesome remix of Sub Focus & Coco‘s new single ”Splash”. This remix is very up-beat and House-y–not your everyday Rusko feel. However, he still provides you with enough bass and atmospherics to get your feet moving and your brain rattling.

Sub Focus feat. Coco- Splash (Rusko Remix)