Inspired by an episode of "Toys That Made Us" on Star Trek, they mentioned the Motion Picture was a dud for kids and grown-ups alike. So I imagined a more dynamic film score using arps, strings, and piano sounds from Native Instruments and Ableton VSTs. Eric (@iterations) programmed the the 808 and 707 dance beats using the TR8S and added a Roland D-05 pad. It sounds like a dance remix of a cinematic score from the 80s-90s if you happened to walk through Tysons Corner somewhere between Rainforest Cafe and Nordstrom's. Haha.

Odd Treks

Velocity 128 - Odd Treks

Skytech - The Rhythm

Remix Revolution Vol.1

Little Red Riding Hood (Remix Revolution 1)

Stream/download here: https://orcd.co/alivejamescarter

Once again returning to Smash The House, James Carter presents a new solo production in the form of ‘Alive’. Utilising the sound that made him an essential part of the electronic scene in the first place, the London-based producer has another hit on his hands with this huge track. 

‘Alive’ takes all the best parts of James Carter’s signature sound and cranks it up a notch. From sing-along-worthy vocals to larger-than-life sonics, all these aspects collide into what is set to undoubtedly be a chart topper. Firstly setting the tone with its atmospheric vocals and allowing listeners to become accustomed to the vibe that ‘Alive’ presents, it then explodes into the dancefloor-filling drop, the kind that only James Carter could be behind.

Just like his other productions, ‘Alive’ is poised to set this year’s festival season and radio airwaves ablaze. Just in time for a busy summer tour schedule, this track will no doubt be a staple within his future setlists, so expect to hear it across the world in the coming months. One thing’s for certain: when James Carter’s name is on a track, it’s bound for success. 

Smash The House mainstay James Carter continues to go from strength to strength within his career. Amassing over 1 billion streams and counting on Spotify alone, his ability to concoct emotive yet catchy house music is second to none. Not only smashing it on the release front, he also continues to grace some of the most iconic stages in the world, from Tomorrowland to Ushuaïa Ibiza and EDC Las Vegas to Ministry Of Sound.

Aside from his flourishing solo career, he is also one half of the rising duo CARMA. Having recently collaborated with Axwell on ‘Until The Lights Go Out’, it’s clear that everything with James Carter’s touch on it turns to gold.

Alive

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I AM HERE

Groove Inspiration

Electric Groove Machine

I made this cover of "Free" from Kpop Demon Hunters together with my friends NYA and noa! who killed it on the vocals. Hope y'all like it!!

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Circles

Summer Breeze

Summer Breeze (Esox Remix)

The remastered, rerelease from his Global Beat Therapy smash, the official single of Oceandrive is finally released. Oceandrive is a Trance tune with that classic South Florida Trance influence, bringing you to that perpetual beach environment reminiscent of that legendary strip in South Beach.  Oceandrive is the theme song for enjoying the fun sounds and sights around.

Oceandrive (Single)

Oceandrive

Run Away With Me

These songs have been a lifetime in the making.

Bad Bad Joel of Calgary, Canada, has come out of hiding to do what he should have been doing all along.

After dabbling in EDM production as a teenager, Joel quit in frustration.

Despite spending time as a DJ, dance music radio programmer, and becoming a professional audio engineer at 20, Joel never returned to creating music.

Until 2025. 

In the year following his first releases, Bad Bad Joel surpassed 10,000 streams and earned airplay on Afterhours.FM and radio stations across Canada. 

Inspired by Above & Beyond, Avicii, and Chris Lake, his sound blends heartfelt vocals with euphoric drops and a nostalgic yet modern edge.

Bad Bad Joel is just getting started: honing his sound, recording collaborations, and sharing the human experience through electronic music for those who feel it deeply.

He's blasting into 2026 with an unlikely feature, joined by country-rock vocalist "Louise" on her very first EDM project: "Burning Building".

Circles

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