August 18, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Raw, aggressive sound • Signature distortions and dark drops • Pushing Techno boundaries Dada Life’s label, “Crash & Smile,” is all about pushing the limits of EDM, never sticking to just one style and always delivering fresh, unexpected sounds. Alex Mueller & Kaoru‘s latest track, “Techno Drug,” fits right in, bringing a new twist
July 20, 2024By Gonz Alo
• The whistle is the king of the track • Blended with Revealed’s essence • Frenetic and energetic as usual If you listen to the drop of “Remedy,” it’s quite funny at first. It’s a whistle, like the one lifeguards use. Then, if you give the track a few seconds, the bassline kicks in, adding
June 14, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Several interesting elements • Dark, energetic, futuristic pattern • Sonar-like sound adding some mistery to the atmosphere The Finnish producer Max Lapinsuo-Sylwén has stepped into the spotlight with his compelling debut, “Countdown”, an Electro/Bass House fusion that immediately caught my attention on its release day. With over a decade of experience in the dance
May 9, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Of course, a rework. And a follow-up of “Thank You” • Eminem’s hit transformed into a Festival mix • Gabry Ponte added a spark of vitality to the drop Here we go again: the trademark DV&LM mega collab, often accompanied by super famous names and perceived as lacking substance… Except, this time, it’s different.
March 21, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Wait for the second drop • Happy at first, then takes a darker turn • Cheesy vocal, avoidable As I listened to “Midnight” up until the first drop, I found myself somewhat disinterested in this Happy Hyperpop rendition. Sure, the BPMs were soaring, but it lacked that adrenaline kick I was yearning for. This
March 10, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Clear distinctions between their respective styles • Two drops bursting with energy and aggression • Infectious melody and lively basslines The Rave Culture roster has started to feel somewhat predictable, with the same familiar names consistently delivering quality productions, but lacking that spark of innovation that new talent often brings. That’s precisely why I’m
March 5, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Punk rock in the breakdown • Captain Curtis‘ growing expertise in “modern” Italo Dance • Catchy, fun track for those nostalgic Some months back, I touched on the allegations about Timmy and his ghost producers — and my opinion remains unchanged. There’s a need for transparency in EDM, however that’s for another day. “Just
February 26, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Retransforming the breakdown • Anti-climax in the drops • Modernistic original, futuristic remake Thinking about it now, “Giratina” was ahead of its time. Dimatik, Monik & Carroch unveiled the gem almost a decade back; a moment when Melbourne Bounce was slowly transitioning into the Vini-Vici style Psy-Trance, and was one of the first tracks
February 7, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
January 7, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Still slaps in 2024 • Oldschool lead, saws, kicks, everything! • Consistently energetic It’s hard not to be overtaken by nostalgia, as I (and surely many others reading this) grew up with these Revealed cover arts and Big Room sounds: Oldskool Sound” is kicking me right in the feels! But guys, what a banger!
December 7, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Classic, energetic, and fun • Suspense in the breakdown • Missing that innovative spark Today’s one of those days where I just want to press play on some energetic tunes and enjoy— possibly with an unexpected twist on it. Naturally, the choice has come to Big Room; one of my favorite genres, most of
December 4, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Trance and Big Room • Mighty brass stabs • Throwback to 2010s Let’s press rewind for a while. It’s 2013. The so-called EDM era is in full swing— big room, progressive house— you name it. Among several hits that came out the said year, it was Armin van Buuren’s “This Is What It Feels
December 1, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Finally, the trio is working together • Predictable structure • Energetic but lacks a unique twist There is something magical in the way W&W and KEVU conjured to devise a powerful banger; leaving me impressed even after so many years of listening to the same Big Room sounds. Their recent association “Incoming”, released on
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,
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 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
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.
August 31, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Finally something genuine! • Great synergy with the vocals • Surprising twist afterwards My expectations about R3HAB who most probably didn’t even open the project file for “Rock My Body” once, were low as always. For an artist thriving in fame lately, I was hoping for a more inventive take on the Trance classic
August 26, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Bad? No, just… Generic • The usual recipe • No traces of R3HAB It is distressing to give such a low score to W&W, who are doing great endeavors in the Happy Hardcore scene and running their label excellently, but I am tired of these releases always following the same formula. “Million Places” comes
August 8, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Glitchy elements, experimental drops • Misleading title • Hypnotic aura with a mysterious allure Whales (aka Sex Whales) has returned to our blog with another smasher, made in cooperation with producer CURE97. Honestly, the title got me intrigued as I am an avid listener of “Big Room”. Don’t be fooled – this one is
August 5, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Yes, the structure is not THAT unique • Rigorous work on the percussions • Entertaining results due to a passionate approach It’s time to head back to the roots and review less-talked-about music, capable to give a spin without too much fuss and stream-hoarding techniques. After receiving this submission from BreakdeX and Syzero titled