All posts tagged in Big Room
• 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
• Generic Big Room structure • Apparently the artists didn’t put so much effort in promotions… • Unnecessary existence I can smell the desire of gaining easy streams with the fewest effort possible just by looking at the names, which should be impressive… In theory. W&W, Timmy Trumpet and R3HAB joined forces AGAIN for Tomorrowland
• Mark Sixma + Rave Republic = Dynamite • Psy-Trance gets together with Big Room • Brutal transitions making it livelier After my cynical take on Rave Republic‘s synergy with Timmy Trumpet’s “Ole Ole“, it was high time for redemption. And it couldn’t have been more clearer that the duo is back on track! Along
• Three separate drops • W&W melody on an SZP structure • Not the smoothest experience, but lots of fun Alright, I was waiting for this team-up to occur for a long time, as Sub Zero Project is among my favorite producers in the Hardstyle scene and they have become a regular at W&W’s Rave
I know, I know: the earlier mentioned promise of stopping with the ADE sampler holds no good, as the results from the Revealed one were impressive and, Intensity deserves its own mention! The independent label has set up an admirable compilation with five tracks from talented and lesser-known figures. As expected, there’s much to talk
• Arrow‘s originality is completely gone • Unrecognisable results from these aliases • Generic, generic as hell Note: This is a more detailed review of the song from another perspective. The earlier mention can be found on the Weekly Roundup LI. Oh, Timmy… teaming up with the Rave Republic seemed like a pragmatic choice, as
• Unexpectedly melodic • Similarity to Blasterjaxx’s recent sound • A nod to Dubstep roots with a Hardstyle touch Here’s the thing: I wasn’t anticipating such a melodic anthem from Gammer, as the British moniker is mainly known for his twisted, fierce dubstep hits. His latest EP, “Better Together“, traverses the style from this versatile
• A mix of Bounce, Hardstyle, and Techno • Brutal kickdrum and bassline • Minimalism, more than usual Being a hardcore admirer of Will Sparks, I observed his evolution in recent years with much curiosity. From a pioneering figure in the niche genre such as Melbourne Bounce, the Australian alias has explored several worlds in
Before I proceed, let’s begin with the initial thought of how I wasn’t as keen about reviewing Hardwell‘s hiatus-breaking album “REBELS NEVER DIE“. My opinion concerning his recent Festival Techno sound remains intact since the day the post-UMF article “Welcome back, Hardwell!” came out. Reiterating that here, in short, it’s simply not my cup of
Let’s be honest: a good chunk of EDM Reviewer’s readers, including myself, are nostalgic. Without entering the realm of psychology, many of our demographic grew up with Avicii, SHM, Hardwell & Co in what is called “The Golden Era of EDM”. Things change and this is part of life, but Intensity Recordings cleverly unleashed the
