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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
September 29, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Fantastic theme, given the lead used • Powerful melodic compartment • Slashing Techno bassline Here’s a techno gem that I can’t wait to share: The German creative XVW has just unveiled the gargantuan track “Ghost Raver” which definitely gave me the chills. The protagonists here are a merciless bassline and an eerie lead, constantly
September 25, 2023By Gonz Alo
• More delicate breakdown than usual • Classic CHYL drop vibes • Quality tune, well balanced From Bass House moniker CHYL, I hold great expectations especially after a series of successful releases even though initially, I had some doubts when analyzing “Let Go”, her new release with ZOOTAH on Dim Mak. Forget experimental and glitching
September 21, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Excellent vocals • Guitars as lead, with progressive drops • Truly experimental as underground meets pop A wunderkind, LUM!X is quite young (21) yet already packing millions of streams, several platinums and golds, and on my favorite list for having revived Bounce music with Gabry Ponte, making an impact in the otherwise saturated scene.
September 21, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Great blend of Trance and Prog • Enchanting vocals and lead • Solid sound design Further setting their indelible imprint on Armin van Buuren’s endeared label, Hel:Slowed has become a favorite for many with their excellent releases in Armada Music. Consistency and quality seem to be their motto at the moment, as they introduced
September 19, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Explosive lead, bassline, vocals • Capable of adding a dynamism spin! • Vibrant conditions in the buildup And we are back with some classic Progressive House, finally! Many of our readers are devoted to the genre, and we were looking for a gem to review… if you are acquainted with Intensity Recordings, you know
September 18, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Blend of genres, nice Techno buildup • SCNDL‘s bounce is missing • Violent outcome It is quite surprising to see SCNDL and Vion Konger pair up, given that they always worked on different genres in different labels, but it is nice to have them united in “Mutate”, released a few weeks ago on Dharma.
September 15, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Dreamy and analog • Plenty of funk • Great vocal performances Showing a penchant for scintillating synths and hypnotic rhythms, Roosevelt is a master at crafting. Look no further than his newest reveal, “Forevermore.” The EP contains five excellent dance-floor (and radio alike) numbers that are bound to sweep listeners with the swanky and
September 13, 2023By Gonz Alo
• An orchestra-EDM fusion • Calmer flow than expected • Trap and Dubstep vibes are still here in the background It’s been a while since I had the honor of giving Apashe one of my first 90+ ratings, making me glad to see that the Montreal-based creative has kept pushing boundaries. Performing at Electric Forest,
September 11, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Straightforward design • Interesting lead synth choice • Festival techno get-up In a never-happened scenario, two interesting EDM figures decided to team up. What came out of that association is attention-grabbing and hence this article. American creators MAKJ and Luis Torres hit the studio together for an uptempo, fun-packed techno experience “PSA.” Although we
September 8, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Deep and melodic • Appealing vocals • Minimal setup Revealing a superb remix attempt lately is DJ York, remodeling the original “Synth Pop Beat” from duo They Kiss into more dance-floor amicable terms. This version brings out a bittersweet feeling with a smooth layout, a testament to the experience of York’s skillsets combining with
September 3, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Aura of mystery throughout • Unusual vocal choice, appreciated • Focus on the heavy bass rather than the melody Once again, we find ourselves discussing a dream team of beloved artists. This time, it’s three names that have graced our reviews multiple times, finally coming together: R3SPAWN, Kazden, Karasso, and featuring Brunetti on vocals.
September 3, 2023By Gonz Alo
• More like an edit than a remix • Trumpets are enhanced, overall structure intact • Nostalgic choice for SIZE XX Anniversary “Valodja” holds an air of mystery that can only be crafted by masterminds like Steve Angello (during his pre-SHM phase) and AN21. With just two percussions and a set of trumpets, they conjured
September 1, 2023By Gonz Alo
In the realm of music, where genres often maintain their distinct boundaries, encountering a project that seamlessly blends two seemingly disparate genres is a rare and exhilarating experience. Space Boy, a talented multi-instrumentalist, producer and engineer hailing from Buffalo, NY, has embarked on a musical journey that defies conventional categorization. His project “SL9Y3R” is a
September 1, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Signature retro vibes on the composition • Switching between Trance and Techno • A bit short in duration Starting 2023 the independent way, Declain has proved he can transverse genres boldly without sticking to please any cut-and-dry label stipulations. This has given him a greater opportunity than ever to experiment, something the German artist
August 31, 2023By Gonz Alo
• BOOM vibes in the vocal loop • Lots of details towards the end • Great showcase from Tim Hox Greatly satisfying, “The Blonde One” is a Bass House release on Spinnin’ Records that might not garner the same magnitude of success equal to past hits from Mike Williams (being a wunderkind of the Dutch