Reviews
• 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
• A relentless, high-energy experience • Thunderous basslines and razor-sharp synths • Seamlessly cohesive track With a title like “Carcass Pit,” one can already anticipate that the track will pack quite a punch. This weighty Dubstep offering hails from Disciple Round Table and, more specifically, from an EP just unveiled by Blankface. “Visions Of The
• Consistent theme • Stellar vocals atop the instrumental • Catchy melodies that linger I’ve previously commended Jeriko’s work on the “Renaissancel” EP under Intensity Recordings, where he seamlessly melded modern Future Wave with the vibes of 2010. As I like to say, Jeriko delivered what I had hoped for from the return of SHM:
• Classic big room twist • Saberz-W&W influences • Linear but energetic Oftentimes, there are considerable comments on artists who once pursued Big Room— when it was trendy that is— and have since moved on to greener pastures, so to speak. Good thing we have independent producers who are willing to stick to their roots
• Heavy bassline • Snappy arrangements • Lively vocal presence After the fans desperately begged for its release (and some delays later), Mau P finally decided to let it out: “Beats From The Underground” is a low-key, adrenaline-spiking tech house; a solid first release for 2024 from the genre phenom. Securing the Bronze Spot in
• Laid-back UK Garage • Intricate percussion sequencing • nostalgic and retro-esque melodies The UK-based moniker Sammy Virji has propelled into the spotlight in the last three years, collaborating with other UKG headliners such as MPH, salute, and Oppidan; his name can be attributed to a fresh and vibrant strain of UKG. Stumbling onto the
• Distinct styles amalgamated, evident in the various segments • Vigor and dynamism in abundance • Favorites of Hard Trance Europe, united What unfolds when three favorites from HTE join forces in the studio? “Champagne” is the response to this inquiry, a result of the collaborative endeavors of Yusef Kifah, Lab4, and SHOCK:FORCE—three maestros of
• UKG meets dance-pop • Appealing vocal hooks • Dreamy and energetic At this point, it is well-established that Tiesto doesn’t hesitate to switch genres; not often, the Dutch icon has frequently come up with memorable tracks when transitioning between styles. “Waterslides,” his latest venture with the UK trio Rudimental and vocalist Absolutely is surprisingly
• Tchami‘s classic Future House returns • Warm vocals with intricacies in the drop • More to listen and chill out It’s not exceptional to hear such energetic endeavors from Tchami, especially when considering his recent collaborations with Malaa for the Bass House scene. This take is more old-school Future House— where the French artist
• Creative sampling • House bassline with a trap groove • Bold and feisty rap vocals Most have already come across this tune while swiping through socials: Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me” has turned into a trend of its own, currently sitting tight on several charts including Billboard’s top 10. But wait, you ask— this
• Orchestral melody • Something’s missing… Violins? • Fresh spin on the drop The trend of blending classical music with EDM elements hasn’t escaped me, and I like it quite a lot: probably because of the impressive results from different perspectives. It’s the case in several Sinphony releases, starting from the compilation released a few
• The vocal loop is amped up • Hyperpop and 2000s Trance, with a nostalgic piano • Look at how the trend’s evolving! This remix from P.A.F.F. makes me so happy— not only have I rediscovered “leavemealone” from Fred Again (a certifiable masterpiece)— but it’s a suitable case of the potential held by the “Euro
• Melodic and upbeat • Exceptional vocals • Alternating drops To describe the latest creation from Eliminate and Flux Pavilion would require more than a few words: “Dawn” is an infectious record, stacked with ear candies sure to compel the listener to come back for more; made possible by an amazing trio of creators involved:
• Fast, tight groove • Tech house twist • Exciting build-ups Initiating this year with a bang, Chris Lake has surpassed expectations yet again; the tech house whiz got the official duty of remixing the Chemical Brothers— no easy task knowing their inimitable sound— and nailed it with a fantastic remix that is feisty and
