Reviews
• Hard-hitting Eurodance hit • Future House vibe, reworked with more underground impressions • Great step outside the comfort zone “Monster” is… quite a lot of things. First and foremost, it’s an Eurodance banger with impressive old-school vibes and a vocal that really grabs your attention. Let me emphasize: the vocal is simply perfect. But
• Exploration of Future Rave with Melodic Techno • Punchy Chords and a Techno beat • Fascinating vocals The highly anticipated return of David Guetta and MORTEN brings us two scorching hot tracks – “The Future Is Now” and “The Truth.” These releases exemplify their signature “Future Rave” sound, blending high-energy beats with underground vibes,
• Intriguing sound design • Simple yet effective pattern • Atmospheric breakdown This new track intrigued me with its exploration of Hard Techno’s boundaries through a mysterious, esoteric composition. Mariana Bo has been delving into more aggressive realms lately, as seen in her Dark Techno release “Cantus” a few months ago. “Smoke Music” ventures into
• Wait for the second drop • Happy at first, then takes a darker turn • Cheesy vocal, avoidable As I listened to “Midnight” up until the first drop, I found myself somewhat disinterested in this Happy Hyperpop rendition. Sure, the BPMs were soaring, but it lacked that adrenaline kick I was yearning for. This
• Rework of a rework of “Da Goodness” • Energetic G-House spin • Don Diablo really added that much-needed bounce! It’s amusing how this monumental collaboration between Major Lazer and Don Diablo is essentially a rework of “BabyLawd, DLegend – Jiggy Woogie,” which, in turn, draws inspiration from “Da Goodness” by Redman and Busta Rhymes,
• Orchestral elements shine in the breakdown • Drop packs a punch without going overboard • Could benefit from more intensity in the finale After retiring from the NBA, Shaq ventured into the world of Dubstep with a fervor and a mission to shake things up—a move I truly admire. While I initially had my
• Clear distinctions between their respective styles • Two drops bursting with energy and aggression • Infectious melody and lively basslines The Rave Culture roster has started to feel somewhat predictable, with the same familiar names consistently delivering quality productions, but lacking that spark of innovation that new talent often brings. That’s precisely why I’m
• Y2K and retrofuturistic aesthetics • Polished and creative production • A nostalgic trip with modern finesse It isn’t every day to come across niche underground subgenres getting exposure on huge labels— especially Monstercat— within the EDM community, but here we are! The eminent label saw the potential in promoting nuphory and Luna Lenta‘s latest
• Punk rock in the breakdown • Captain Curtis‘ growing expertise in “modern” Italo Dance • Catchy, fun track for those nostalgic Some months back, I touched on the allegations about Timmy and his ghost producers — and my opinion remains unchanged. There’s a need for transparency in EDM, however that’s for another day. “Just
• The relentless kick keeps you moving • Eurodance meets Techno • Fun, danceable anthem “Irrational” caught me off guard, emerging out of nowhere with its hypnotic vocals and punchy kicks courtesy of TGAO, featuring the captivating vocal stylings of Scarlett—a release on Soave that demands attention. This production boasts a captivating simplicity, with a
• Melodic and energetic • Brisk electro • Vocal feature from the second break It seems 2024 will have some repeating patterns, as the mainstage luminary Martin Garrix seems to be in the middle of unfolding another album like “Sentio”. The sophomore single “Breakaway” from this yet-to-be-named compilation is a collaborative effort with long-time colleague
• The legendary vocals, loud and clear • Elegant bassline and percussions • Not risking too much in the drop, are we Let me say that “It’s Not Right (But It’s Ok)” sounds possibly like a 2024 hit. Like Mr. Belt & Wezol never did it… Also, sampling Whitney Houston is an easy way to
• Retransforming the breakdown • Anti-climax in the drops • Modernistic original, futuristic remake Thinking about it now, “Giratina” was ahead of its time. Dimatik, Monik & Carroch unveiled the gem almost a decade back; a moment when Melbourne Bounce was slowly transitioning into the Vini-Vici style Psy-Trance, and was one of the first tracks
• Happy Rave vibes with a German touch • Something familiar in the vocals… • Excellent sound design Oh, it’s about time CIIMera is introduced to our readers! The German alias has a knack for Euphoric Hardstyle— specializing in a “Happy Rave” vibe which producers like W&W and AXMO are reviving alongside other well-made club
• Audacious take on Tech House • Loopy vocal track • Energized lead with an old-school touch Here we are with another partnership between ARIA and BYOR, their second one after “Tonight” in 2023! Keeping an eager eye on the Australian talent ARIA and Tech House heavyweight BYOR since then, it’s more than clear that
• Massive PsyTrance bassline • Tokyo Drift vibes in the break lead • Fierce and bouncy Today, there’s another beast prowling that needs your attention: “Tiger Style” is not afraid to roar and pounce when needed! Created by the Australian moniker Dixie and released in the wild by CZLR Records; the Psy-trance banger is an
• Tonal switch midway • Delicate breakdown • Sharp and minimalist drops As his next album approaches its release day, Boris Brejcha has already announced the opening track “Miracle” with songstress Leony. It opposes the usual traditions that the German act has held usually, instead embracing eccentricity. The often masked DJ/Producer has held the mantle
• Psy elements with a wobbling melody • Hypnotic but not outstanding vocal • Hard-driving melodic pattern Let’s admit this: The ‘dark’ Psy experimental endeavor by KSHMR is that gust of fresh air that the scene needed, containing powerful energy with driving basses and top-notch vocals from gritney. “All Night” is set to make us
• Atmospheric pads • Bouncy lead synths • 2000s inspired Nothing beats a classic and no-frills type dance music tune, and Otto Knows has the superb precision of crafting those along with his flair to the mix. Our encounter with “Your Love” left us thoroughly enchanted. Straightforward yet loaded with an athletic type of upbeat
• Energetic bassline • More of an edit • Short duration Streamed over a billion times and more, “Somebody That I Used To Know” from Gotye and Kimbra has held a niche spot of becoming tremendously successful thanks to its avant-garde composition and unforgettable vocals. Surely plenty of remixes and edits have spawned since the
• Not your typical “one in a million” track • Stunning vocal-guitar duo • Added bounce in the drop Welcome back, Rory Hope, the vocalist behind “Location Unknown” by Hogland, which we recently reviewed! This time, his enchanting vocals team up with Marc Benjamin‘s stellar beats in “One In A Million.” Released via Future House
