All posts tagged in Big Room
• Captivating blend of Hardstyle, Bass House, Future Rave, and Big Room influences • Uniquely reimagined classical structure • Dynamic and ever-evolving composition I must confess, it’s truly a delight to witness such an extraordinary amalgamation in “Bring The Fire,” especially considering its release on the renowned Spinnin’ Records! Despite my personal qualms about Timmy
• Trance Techno Experiment • Well done homage to the original • Slightly linear, but modernized Released a while earlier, I found this quite recently and couldn’t contain the excitement for reviewing it. “ResuRection” is one of those classics which I have listened to over the years, not having remembered its title or creators. The
• Explosive, out-of-the-box drop style • Bouncy bassline • Excellent blend with the existing Phonk staples The two Italian creatives YOLO KULT and Carl Lazy couldn’t make me any less content with their booming “Thunderbolt”! Just like a lightning bolt, the composition blasts and roars with an impressive assortment of basslines and hard-hitting lead. It’s
• Shibui is gone, with same vocal style • Flute, violins, and Big Room leads in the mix • Hard-hitting Psy While I couldn’t admire “Hurricane”, a very predictable bouncy Psy-Big Room style that soon becomes exhausting, I feel that “Coconut” effectively attempted to take a step further. The protagonists on this stage remain the
• No experiments from Dimas • Repetitive melody with an energetic bass • The pair reunited after 12 years. My respect for Angger Dimas has always remained particularly because of his unconventional and particular style. Give a listen to “Phat Brahms” with DV&LM and Aoki (not the 2.0) to get an exact measure of what
• Experimental hybrid of styles • Future Rave with ZNZBR‘s twist • Even more suitable for Intensity’s sound! A while back, we praised ZNZBR‘s hard-hitting House sound, which seamlessly blends Tech House influences with a Festival mentality that perfectly aligns with Intensity Recording’s style. “Anywhere” was great, but I couldn’t help but feel that it
• Catchy and easygoing loop • Experimental first drop, followed by Hardstyle in the finale • Ample room for building up to the climax MadaxX may be a new name to me, but this German artist has already generated quite a buzz. I carefully read his bio, which revealed his passion for the piano at
• Usual Melodic Big Room structure • Catchy buildup, solid vocal performance • Lacks that “unique” factor to be unforgettable You may be familiar with “Daddy DJ” under several instances, such as “DotA” (or “All I Ever Wanted” in English version) from Basshunter, or the funny edit by Crazy Frog with way more views on
• This isn’t your typical Phonk track… • A brilliant fusion of melody and rhythm • Debut on Tribal Trap that sets the bar high When I first heard that Angemi had released a track on Tribal Trap, I was pleasantly surprised. Having made a name for himself on Smash The House and with DV&LM,
• Brutal kicks from the get-go • Familiar sounds, blended in a balanced way • Slight tweaks from the Defqon 1 version Fun fact: This collaboration between such prominent monikers in the Hardstyle scene arrived only after 15 years of their careers, but wow, the result didn’t disappoint and it was certainly engineered meticulously. Years
This will be more of a story than a review, as I had quite the confusion when investigating it. So, let’s start with our main protagonist: Blasterjaxx. Last week, I received a track from Waves_On_Waves and Blasterjaxx titled “Double Lives“, released on Spotify a few days back. Curious, I listened to it and heard the
• Reworks “The Riddle“, again • A decent Slap House take • Pleasant vocal cover Bassjackers are a pair that I have been following for years now, and while reserving great surprises, they also have their share of forgettable releases. Lately, in great shape with Les Pays Bass EP Vol. 3 that is stuffed with
• Distinctive parts from Bonka first, then Toneshifterz • Sturdy percussions and hypnotic vocal loop • Not a right synergy, but good results When I saw those names on Timmy Trumpet’s Sinphony, my expectations weren’t certain. Toneshifterz is a veteran in the Hardstyle scene, and Bonka has often dabbled between the boundaries of Melbourne Bounce
• Bouncy drop, then usually Blasterjaxx stuff • Brazilian atmosphere not fully explored • Catchy vocal with lots of dynamism There are some positives. The bouncy drop and familiar Blasterjaxx style are sure to please their fans. The vocal is also catchy and dynamic. However, the potential of the Brazilian atmosphere is not fully explored,
• Afrojack-type dirty lead • Festival banger for live performances • Minimal melodic pattern It is harder to rationalize the titling on Bassjackers’ latest EP, as they didn’t specifically name it “Vol. 3”, but yes, the duo migrated to Smash The House after two editions on Spinnin’ Records. Sincerely curious about this third installment, the
• Minimal breakdowns • Overpowering drops • Greatly performed vocals Dada Life’s Crash & Smile, the sub-imprint under Revealed Recordings has grown its legion of forthcoming producers who deserve the exposure. A promising collaboration emerged there, involving Blink, Kazden, and Jetty Rachers: three aliases that designed an interesting festival-ready track “One Day Soon”. Vocalizing the
• Second release for MW’s new alias • Buoyant bassline, given as expected • Energetic and hard-hitting Tech House Mau P had the most successful launch in 2022, with the debut project racking up over 100 million streams with the virulent “Drugs From Amsterdam“. It is still hard to believe that a Tech House song
• Punk Rock breakdown in MGK style • Happy Hardcore in the drop • Careful choices in the transition segment It was only a matter of time before the new wave of Punk Rock washed over EDM! Brought to fame by stars like Machine Gun Kelly or Yungblud with industry veterans such as Avril Lavigne
• Big Room rendition of Darin • Excellent blend of DANÊL and JaySic • Intensity Recs and Glow Records blending their personas! Honestly, I wasn’t aware about “Step Up” By Darin, a Swedish artist that released this hit in 2005 (fun fact: produced by RedOne, who was recently involved with 2022 FIFA soundtrack). It has
• Guetta’s version wasn’t exactly a masterpiece • Missing chance to showcase their new styles • Techno kick, long buildup “Satisfaction” by Benny Benassi is one of those classics which we all are familiar with hearing in live sets often, owing to its simpler and effortlessly catchy setup that has remained timeless. Personally, the vocals
• Presence of Bonka • Abrupt mood switch between break and drop • Generic piano that doesn’t convince In the last few years, I am not been as committed to Revealed Recordings with the same passion as earlier, but occasionally there are standout releases that make me jump on my seat, like “Escape”. Thank god
