Riddle of the week
This DJ/Producer revealed his own synth plugin in 2020 almost after eight years of teasing. Who is he? (Hint: Featured in this article)

Ahh, look who is here. Yes, you there, looking for another edition of Weekly Roundup™, aren’t you? (I don’t take the emoji lightly, paid lavishly for the trademark copyright). Now, now, while your attention is still invested on this article, let’s make the best of it. There are plenty stars making appearance in this week’s report, ranging from heavyweights such as Martin Garrix to Ummet Ozcan.

Martin Garrix feat. Bono & The Edge – We Are The People (Martin Garrix Remix)
72/100

Unpopular opinion – Men running with/behind a striped ball has seldom invoked my interest beyond two minutes. But it has for many, including the STMPD’s label-head Martin Garrix. Forging alliance with the veteran Rock music figures Bono & The Edge (members of the Rock band, U2), the song is the soundtrack for this year’s UEFA Euro Tournament.

Laden with an uplifting theme and a A-ok vocal performance, this VIP edit takes the original and changes the arrangement to an EDM-friendly base. Well, almost. The cascading melodic hook remains the same, pertaining to the typical and popular C Major scale. Might be pleasant for most, but nothing too memorable.

Sandro Silva – Forever
55/100

Sandro Silva has been in the Big Room business for what seems like forever, right? Then go ahead, press play “Forever”.

Something seems amiss, doesn’t it?

Indeed, mon ami. The lead synths sound strangely dull while playing the usual sort of expected riff, while the vocal dryly sits on top of it as the drop proceeds nonchalantly. Mr. Silva, if you are looking for a spare hand during mixdown sessions, slide into my DMs. More than happy to help at zero payment.

Ryos, Maggie Szabo – Midsummer Nights EP
71/100

Since there is no significant album in sight, let’s settle for something smaller and apt. American DJ/Producer Ryos has been a familiar face in Revealed Recordings for a while now, and his latest record “Midsummer Nights” just in time for the summer equinox, featuring songstress Maggie Szabo.

There’s a duality struck in the EP: one is a radio-friendly Deep House edit, which has some catchy attributes akin to releases on Gemstone records. The other one goes for the usual Ryos signature: soaring Progressive arrangements, although the melody didn’t strike to me as much. All in all, a fine addition to his discography.

P.S. – The original House-y version sounds somewhat over-clipped, but maybe that’s just me.

Ummet Ozcan, Harris & Ford – Million Dreams
65/100

My colleague Miguel shared a meme the other day on Discord (join, if you haven’t yet). It was a picture of a lottery wheel with various genres (Psy-Trance, Progressive House and more) written on each portions, amusingly titled “Ummet Ozcan’s Studio”.

That picture might not say a thousand words, but it did clarify on the Dutch producer’s new fixation with indulging himself to different styles. This time around, he teamed up with Harris & Ford to reveal “Million Dreams”. Same happy-go-lucky childish vocals mix and mashed with a somewhat Euphoric Hardstyle of a drop. Not much to say candidly; I am sure the fans are awaiting more originality.

Curbi, Mike Cervello – The Drum
81/100

A gust of fresh air comes from none other than collaboration from British raw talent Curbi and uprising name Mike Cervello, as the “Drum” bangs aloud.

After a round of eccentric beeps and capable riser, the drop kicks in with tonal one-shot percussion and synths FXs, playing in a Techno-like arrangement. Not extending for more than two minutes, it plays short-n-sweet with sweeping power.

Herobust – Lose Your Shit
78/100

Atlanta’s famed Herobust has made much cacophony in the bass-music scene, having featured on our blog multiple times over the years. Thus, it was only fair to induct him into this particular episode of the series.

As indicative of the title, all mayhem happens with surplus of glitchy, wobbling Trap-heavy synths competing among each other. There’s a rap verse and brass hits, a standard to this type of songs. To head-banging addicts- here’s your dose.

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