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November 4, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Violins again • Delicate and surprising sequences • Serena Z‘s violin supports well the breakdown After raving about “Royalty” and its Don Diablo remix, the Portuguese musician Egzod has dropped another track, “Collide,” which is part of a 5-track EP with the same name. I thought it was high time to dive into some
November 2, 2023By Gonz Alo
In the past few years, the French producer and sound design whiz IMANU has been making waves and leaving a momentous mark on the European Drum and bass scene- all with his sharp intellect for an industrial and modernist take. “Unfold“, his debut album from last year saw huge acclaim and cemented the moniker as
October 31, 2023By Gonz Alo
• A fearless exploration of new sounds • High-Pitched Note as the protagonist • Angelic Vocal Loop in the breakdown What instantly grabbed my attention with “High Up In The Air” is its boldness in experimenting with a fresh sound, constructing an entire drop section around it, and layering a mysterious breakdown on top. It’s
October 28, 2023By Gonz Alo
• A Plot Twist with Different Elements and BPMs • Loaded with Lasers, Fills, and Intense Vocal Elements • Even More Aggressive Than the Original “Ground Shake“ wasn’t exactly a mellow tune to begin with, but now it’s been taken to a whole new level! The original track, a collaboration between Crankdat and Bandlez, is
October 27, 2023By Gonz Alo
• A Unique Fusion of Italian Trap and Rawstyle • Lots of stuff going on in less than two minutes • Taxi B screams, a lot I’m thrilled to finally discuss Taxi B‘s music here at EDM Reviewer. What a magical moment. The Italian trap artist has ventured into a unique Trap/Phonk/Punk style, and “Blackout”
October 25, 2023By Gonz Alo
Greg Jones has been a laudable and meritorious moniker in the electronic music scene, especially since his older alias ‘G Jones‘. Known for fabricating unique and experimental soundscapes, the American creative has expertise in melding Glitch, Acid, and IDM with the unconventional likes of Trap, and Future Bass, among other kinds of bass-heavy endeavors. His
October 23, 2023By Gonz Alo
While Drum & Bass isn’t my primary genre, I decided to take the plunge into this intriguing album from Michigan indie artist SB1, titled “BASURA BLANCA“. I must admit, what truly captivated me was the album’s genuine underground flavor. It doesn’t aim for radio-friendly or lightweight elements but instead smashes through clichés with a set
October 23, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Hyperpop, Piano House, Bass House… • Unique lead sound and quality vocals • Balance between mainstream appeal and creative uniqueness On this cold and rainy evening, I’ve decided to bring some funk and positivity into my world. Winter is here, but I’m not in the mood for the same old bland and uninspired tunes
October 21, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Angelic vocal midway through • Dirty Techno, lots of interesting details • Old and New united UMEK has been in the scene for a while, although I didn’t think that we were talking about three decades! The Techno head-honcho has just marked thirty years of his career with the 300th release on his label
October 21, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Well, the original was even higher • Don daringly experimenting • From Future Bass to Future House, with elegance Yet another great creative gesture from Don Diablo has arrived: this is a gorgeous remix to discuss, going back to his roots like “Still Cutting Shapes”… with elegance and innovative intentions, and pushing aside any
October 20, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Atmospheric and gentle • Exquisite vocals • Organic deep house sound Right after a monumental album debut with Deadmau5 on their Kx5 project, Kaskade seemingly slowed his release schedule. Although, as most know, the eminent moniker keeps relentlessly busy at his craft; and here we are, at the precipice of another album. Its opening
October 16, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Plethora of sound design • Evolving layout • Sparse, with subtle details Mau5trap fans were pleased to their cores when “Hypnocurrency” was revealed to the public, and for all the right reasons. Combining the might of the revered Deadmau5 with the powerhouse talent REZZ was expected with an abundance of hype. Nearly two years
October 15, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Everything redone in a more modern key • Outstanding vocal duty from Roland Clark • Subtle details throughout enrich the outcome Born as a project through Zoom sessions between two long-time friends and stable SIZE members Corey James and HIISAK, “The Underground” is a MASSIVE association between the two creatives, including eminent vocalist Roland
October 13, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Rockish vibes in the breakdown • A dynamic and explosive drop • Easy to handle, but carefully crafted pattern around the vocal I’ve voiced my concerns about the predictable nature of Progressive House releases lately. While I do appreciate the genre’s classic formula, a breath of fresh air is long overdue. “Eye Of The
October 11, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Creative trap with high energy • Remarkable world building • Abundant variations Fresh off his outstanding debut EP earlier this year, WINK is back with yet another heater that will blow your mind (and your speakers!). Called “WHERE2GO”, his newest single released the prior week is all one wishes in a quality Trap song:
October 9, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Catchy rework • Attractive vocals • Dance-pop makeover of the classic Time and time again, Alice Deejay’s evergreen “Better Off Alone” has been far from a solitary, one-time success— rather, it brought upon several other hits in pop and dance music alike. Needless to say, repetition leads to annoyance and when the success of
October 6, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Eccentric craftwork • Excellent breakdown atmosphere • Techy influence with the lead Together with aliases such as Will Sparks and Timmy Trumpet, Joel Fletcher is one of the most recognizable faces in the Melbourne dance scene and its bounce subgenre, which is characterized by upbeat basses and a distinct darker sound: all available in
October 5, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Great blend of Melodic Dubstep and Rock • Vera Blue’s vocals seamlessly integrated • Lots of remixes, a great chance to stand out We are back with Illenium again, who released a giant remix pack to complement his new album. In the past, I wasn’t into the American creative’s choice for releasing copious amounts
October 5, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Old-school flair • Exotic vocals • Unforgettable melody, catchy and bouncy drops The house/dance scene is arguably the most influential and lucrative: While genres like Tech House and Deep House are ever so widespread with their skyrocketing popularity, No Mana has reminded us of existing niche styles that flourished in the not-so-distant past: Electro
October 3, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Drop with a robust concept • Trance buildup for the finale • First-rate vocal placement As Hardwell & co remain busy preparing for Big Room Techno bangers (anyone interested in a “Shotgun” Review?), I decided to direct my attention to newer talents instead. With less hype— and high expectations comparatively— this is where I
October 2, 2023By Gonz Alo
• A journey through the EDM boundaries • Sentimental and introspective track • Chords more than leads Having made the tough decision of re-emerging in the dance music scene, AN21 broke his sabbatical in 2021. Ever since, the Swedish moniker has taken strides in developing his sonic mettle, experimenting with each release. “Liquid Gold” is