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November 19, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Great choice with the hi-hats! • Creative vocal switches, a bit too dominant • Clean bassline, a pleasure for the ears Ninetails, a UK duo known for their previous hits like “Saturday Night” with Brando and the experimental “You In My Mind,” continues to impress with their ability to blend genres. The fusion of
November 17, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Eh, the M1 organ lead • Great pairing with Hadar Adora’s voice • Clean setup, smooth transitions A deep house creation, “Revival” is an interesting outcome from the minds of Myles O’Neal and Hadar Adora, and deserves a special mention. A surprise came right after the first draft— turns out Myles is the son
November 16, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Classic EDM combining indie elements and guitar riffs • Optimistic and high-spirited atmosphere • A radiant vocal performance by ruben. What happens when you combine Tollef’s funky guitar artistry and Nu Disco production skills with the eclectic Future House influences of Aiobahn? The answer is obvious: this joyful creation! Released on Don Diablo’s HEXAGON,
November 15, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Linear and predictable • Brazilian Bass groove, big room synths • Short duration Two powerhouses in the EDM scene getting together isn’t commonplace— especially considering Tiesto and R3HAB– who have rightfully pioneered and shaped the dance music scene at its peak. So when two first-rate artists finally decide on an official collaboration, expectations are
November 12, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Massive drop sequence à la BLK RSE • Something’s missing in the central breakdown • Kudos to the desire to innovate the sound It’s been a year since my last encounter with KAAZE and his power-packed Progressive gem of “Paradise“; here we are, with the darker facade to the Swedish moniker— one can hazard
November 10, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Hefty percussions • Hypnotic electro synths • Dark Disco at its finest Taking a decade-old track and giving it a new life is a job easier said than done, requiring special merit- as displayed by the French moniker Damon Jee for “Before The Sunlight,” originally composed by Echonomist featuring Black Soda in 2014. In
November 9, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Playful vocals • Lean, groovy arrangements • Catchy sound design Funny? Check. A bit idiotic? Maybe. Creative and club-ready? Absolutely. That would be the gist of how we feel about the latest upload by SIZE records— who are leaning into the experimental zone even more lately— with Kommando’s “SINGER IDIOT.” That title sounds eccentric,
November 7, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Insanely catchy and memorable bassline • Exciting wordplay in the rapping • Unexpected trap-drill switch-up Releasing imprints such as Magic Records and Tribal Trap, South Korean producer 4URA has established his aptitude for creating anthemic and melodic Trap productions. This time, although, 4URA has taken a different route with his sound; his infectiously addictive
November 5, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Not a fan of the vocal • Explosive drop with Future Rave melodies • Exceptional work with meticulously chosen elements I hadn’t come across Wave Wave before, and, in general, Mentalo Music (my only mention was some years ago, suggesting that the label was still in its early stages of development). But it seems
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
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 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: