Essential Weekend Playlist: Free Download of Traveler's Excellent Nu-Disco Remix of Mark Morrison "Return of the Mack"

WhenI first heard this remix played on the last day of this year's Lightning in a Bottle Festival, I instantly loved it so much that I went over to the DJ and asked who did this dope cosmic disco remix of Mark Morrison's classic cut, "Return of the Mack?!" The response was "I did," and the producer then told me his name was Traveler and that he would eventually put it out. Now 3 months later, Traveler has done just that and made his "Return of the Mack" remix available as a free download over on his Soundcloud page. The booming 808 beats give way to a seriously funky nu-disco groove and guitar line that will have you feeling like summer is still here.

Listen and Download Mark Morrison "Return of the Mack (Traveler Remix)" Below:

Special Thanks: Traveler for dropping this at Lightning in a Bottle during an otherwise atrociously hot Monday morning packing up camp, Mark Morrison and crisp Autumn weekends

Listen: Nicolas Jaar Goes "Daftside" By Remixing Daft Punk's Entire "Random Access Memories" Album

While some of the haters have had their fun bashing the new Daft Punk album, "Random Access Memories," we feel it's easily one of the best releases of 2013 so far. Now before we head off to see acclaimed producer Nicolas Jaar headline The Do LaB's upcoming Lightning in a Bottle festival in a couple of weeks, Jaar and his Darkside production partner have remixed "Random Access Memories" in full and to great effect. It does sound a lot different to the original, but like the best remixes, keeps more than enough intact.

Listen to Nicolas Jaar's Daftside below:

Special Thanks: Nicolas Jaar for always bringing the goods, Daft Punk for making one of the best albums of 2013, LDP Boat Parties, proper house music and good friends

Free Download: Rusko Embraces Drum and Bass on New OWSLA Single "Take Off"

We're even more excited to see Rusko play the upcoming "Lightning in a Bottle" Festival after hearing the dope drum & bass sounds (plus accompanying Jay-Z vocal sample) he's put on new single, "Lift Off." While it still sounds like Rusko, the drum & bass tempo is a welcome change from his usual womp and circumstance. New EP is dropping 7/2/13 on Skrillex's label, OWSLA too!

Listen & download Rusko's "Take Off" HERE

Special Thanks: Rusko for changing it up, drum & bass, OWSLA, Skrillex, bass music and big beats