The Upbeats’ ‘Not Forever Reimagined’ Is A Display Of Remix Mastery

Steph Contant — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:39:36 +0000

Late last year, industry veterans The Upbeats released their sixth studio album, Not Forever, via the Noisia-founded VISION Recordings. In the thirteen-track endeavour, the duo paired their experience in the scene with their ceaselessly innovative approach to deliver an incredibly well-rounded ensemble that transcends genres. With ‘Realm’ being a personal favourite from the collection and each of the tracks providing a different kind of rush, fans of electronic music are sure to find a gem of their own. Now looking to breathe a second wind into the project, The Upbeats have tapped seven artists to remix select tracks from the album, giving life to Not Forever Reimagined.

Altogether, Not Forever Reimagined is one of the most impressive remix albums we’ve come across in a long time. Heavily leaning towards drum and bass but nicely complemented by a mind-melting breaks remix from Nitepunk and a bass brute from Jon Casey, the collection of tracks is one jaw-dropping feat after the other. Upgrade does incredible justice to ‘Realm’ before PhaseOne surprises with a clean drum and bass cut of ‘Beams.’ Following Nitepunk’s contribution that is so good it must be mentioned twice, Buunshin shows he could produce hip hop just as well as drum and bass, using Armanni Reign’s vocals in ‘Villains Cowl’ to unleash production mastery. Monty’s mesmerizing, quintessential style drives the energy in his take on ‘Beams’ while FUXWITHIT favourites Jon Casey and Rohaan close out the remix pack just as energetically as it opened.

Not Forever Reimagined is a must-listen. Don’t miss it below.

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The Upbeats Deliver Feel-Good D&B Jam, ‘Divide’

Steph Contant — Mon, 24 May 2021 15:24:43 +0000

Backed by legends and dedicated to quality music, no matter the size of the following. Evident through their consistent support of up-and-coming talents in VISION Radio as well as their debut MISSION compilation, Noisia’s VISION Recordings is an established platform dedicated to shining a light on talented creatives, with a handful of releases in 2021 that have truly blown us away. From promising young stars to veterans in the scene, one guarantee with VISION releases is top tier electronic music.

A personal favourite from this year’s arsenal is The Upbeats‘ high-octane roller titled ‘Realm,’ and now the Wellington-based duo are back on VISION with a follow-up single, ‘Divide.’ Legends in their own right and frequent collaborators with Noisia, The Upbeats have been releasing exquisite material for years now, and their experience is evident in their latest singles. While the soundscape behind ‘Realm’ is haunting and the meat of the track is more on the aggressive side, ‘Divide’ edges more on the emotive. Sylvee’s raw vocals provide a welcome introduction to this heartstring-pulling aura, before the duo build to a crescendo of rolling percussion, melodic undertones and danceable grooves. Not too complex with its ideas but executed to a tee, ‘Divide’ is perfect in that it primes listeners in the Northern Hemisphere for the impending summer, while equally providing warmth to those listening in the Southern Hemisphere.

Don’t miss it below.

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The Upbeats’ ‘Not Forever Reimagined’ Is A Display Of Remix Mastery

The Upbeats Deliver Feel-Good D&B Jam, ‘Divide’