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Track of the Day: Namito & Brams – Yto (Ruede Hagelstein Remix) [Systematic Recordings] // DeeplyMoved

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February 28, 2016
DeeplyMoved’s Top 25 Mixes of January

My selections for January were pretty heavily influenced by being immersed in Tulum for the entire month. Expect hypnogrooves, ethnovibes, tribal jungle percussion, middleasterny exoticism, mystical shamanica, and more of the sort. And lots of invented portmanteau genre descriptors, courtesy of me, for my own classification/amusement. Lum [Mixmag Lab], Jon Charnis [Robot Heart],…

February 23, 2016
LYRICS // RÜFÜS – Innerbloom (Original mix and H.O.S.H. Remix) [Sweat it Out] // DeeplyMoved

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February 15, 2016
Track of the Day: RÜFÜS – Innerbloom (Original mix and H.O.S.H. Remix) [Sweat it Out] // DeeplyMoved

RÜFÜS’s stunningly dreamy vocal tune “Innerbloom” has garnered over a million Soundcloud plays in just two months, and it’s easy to see why so many hearts have been drawn to this incredibly emotive masterpiece. Gorgeously engrossing with hues of goosebump-inducing melancholia, this slightly poppy earworm of a tune is structured with addictive hesitant…

February 14, 2016
DeeplyMoved’s Top 25 Mixes of December

(Tulum-Time) Having spent the past month in Mexico for some musical festivities, I’m still running on the rather Laissez-Faire concept of Tulum-Time, so this is perhaps a bit late. Better late than never, especially with this collection of excellent mixes from: Lee Burridge [Robot Heart], Adriatique [Unu City Tape], Mind Against [Resident Advisor],…

February 4, 2016
The Top 10 Labels for the Best Artwork of 2015

With digital audio prevailing over records, some may feel the importance of album artwork is lost without having a tangible item to hold. But in a sea of tracks online, the visual impact of the artwork often connects with the eyes far before the sound hits the ear, and serves to visually entice…

December 21, 2015
Day Zero Announces 2016 Lineup, Moves to Tulum Jungle

This year’s Day Zero promises to be nothing short of epic, with a new location in the Tulum jungle and as always, a stellar lineup featuring Acid Pauli, Bedouin, Blond:ish, Damian Lazarus, DJ Three, Felix da Housecat, Fur Coat, Metrika, Serge Devant & more. From the press release: Day Zero has always been a…

December 21, 2015
DeeplyMoved’s 2016 Off-BPM, NYE, and Tulum Party Guide

As BPM Festival grows, so does the influx of non-BPM parties, in both Playa del Carmen and Tulum. For many like myself, the focus has shifted to the more low-key Tulum parties, where the crowds are smaller and vibes are arguably better. Most of the best parties are word-of-mouth or private, but more…

December 16, 2015
The Top 15 Tracks that Defined Summer 2015

By Irina Kotik Summer is over, and now as chillier weather is upon us, we look back warmly on the fantastic tracks that defined this past season. These particularly memorable tracks spanned across the deep house musical spectrum, showcasing cutting edge innovation, authenticity, and a powerful musical elegance as the crucial focal point.…

December 16, 2015
The Top Tracks that Defined Summer 2015

By Irina Kotik Summer is over, and now as crisper weather is upon us, we look back warmly on the fantastic tracks that defined the season. These particularly memorable tracks spanned across the deep house musical spectrum, showcasing cutting edge innovation, authenticity, and a powerful musical elegance as the crucial focal point. Spending…

December 14, 2015

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