Clean Bandit

UK trio Clean Bandit has dropped a video for their dance-pop single “Solo” featuring Demi Lovato. The song is currently No. 13 on DJcity’s Hot Box chart.

In the video, Lovato’s vocals narrate the story of Clean Bandit member Grace Chatto’s difficult relationship. Chatto’s bandmates are there to help her get through it.

The trio produced the single with the help of award-winning UK producer Mark Ralph. Ralph’s production credits include songs for Kygo, Tinashe, and AlunaGeorge.

Watch the video above and download “Solo” on DJcity.

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Rising house DJ/producer James Hype has had a busy start to the year. The UK native has already dropped six tracks, including official remixes for Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Diplo, Pitbull, and Sage the Gemini.

Keeping up the momentum, Hype has returned with an official remix of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson‘s UK hit, “Symphony.” His 125 BPM club version has already received support from BBC Radio 1.

Preview it below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

Related: Watch James Hype’s New ‘UK Mix’

Following Thursday’s look at how Chance the Rapper’s “No Problem” was produced, Genius is back with a new episode of Deconstructed. In this installment, Clean Bandit member Jack Patterson breaks down how he co-produced “Rockabye.”

The song, which features Sean Paul and singer Anne-Marie, was DJcity’s 13th most downloaded track of November and is currently number nine on Billboard’s Hot 100. It is the second single off the group’s forthcoming second studio album.

In the video, the British producer discusses the different elements of the dancehall-influenced song. He also goes through the various VSTs he used within Ableton Live and Pro Tools.

Watch Patterson break down “Rockabye” above.

Related: Brasstracks Discuss How They Produced Chance the Rapper’s ‘No Problem’

 
England’s Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne have released a video for “Real Love” — one of the most-downloaded tracks on DJcity this month. The song is the follow-up to their 2013 international hit, “Rather Be.”
 
Download: Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne – Real Love
 
Related: Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne Perform ‘Rather Be’ with Symphony Orchestra

 
Clean Bandit’s breakout hit “Rather Be” is one of the world’s biggest songs right now. As of today, the feel-good track featuring British singer Jess Glynne has received over 120 million YouTube plays and is #2 on the iTunes Dance chart.
 
As the anthem continues to receive extensive play, BBC Radio 1 has uploaded a video of the group performing the song live with Glynne and their symphony orchestra. It must be noted that Glynne’s voice sounds strikingly similar to the original studio version — a rare case in a world full of auto-tune and other effects.
 
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DJ/producer Joe Maz has teamed up with fellow Miami native Konflikt to relaunch DiscoTech.
 
The group was originally comprised of Maz, Gigamesh, and Danny Daze but parted ways in 2010 due to creative differences.
 
Maz announced the return of DiscoTech in an email newsletter last week:
 

“In 2013, I asked the absolute most talented DJ I have ever met to fill their large shoes. He goes by the name of Konflikt & has been based out of Miami for years. Over the course of the last few months we have been building a studio and coming up with ideas. The goal is to deliver original music & still continue to produce some remixes. We hope to bridge the gap between the ‘DJ’ & the ‘Artist’.”

 
To celebrate their relaunch, DischoTech has dropped a progressive house remix of Clean Bandit’s crossover hit, “Rather Be.” The original is currently #32 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and quickly gaining momentum.
 
Maz’s email also said that they’ve finished several originals which will be unveiled soon.
 
Download: Clean Bandit – Rather Be – Discotech Remix
 
Related: DJ Konflikt – DJcity Podcast – June 10, 2014