All posts tagged in Bpm
• Three different kick styles in one track • Euphoric build-up meets violent drops • Melody and chaos in perfect collision It’s been some time since I listened to Audiofreq. “Angel Eyez” with Krypton, from 3 years ago, was a total banger! A classic vocal, UK Hardcore vibe, mixed with heavy Hardstyle. Easily top 5
• A bold fusion of 60s soul and futuristic Hypertechno-Trance • Nostalgic 90s synths meet frenetic Hardstyle energy • A chaotic yet oddly cohesive dancefloor weapon This is quite a strange rework, both in its final outcome and its choice of source material, which comes from a very different era. The Marvelettes’ “Please Mr. Postman”
• 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.
• 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
• The legendary vocals, loud and clear • Elegant bassline and percussions • Not risking too much in the drop, are we Let me say that “It’s Not Right (But It’s Ok)” sounds possibly like a 2024 hit. Like Mr. Belt & Wezol never did it… Also, sampling Whitney Houston is an easy way to
• UKG meets dance-pop • Appealing vocal hooks • Dreamy and energetic At this point, it is well-established that Tiesto doesn’t hesitate to switch genres; not often, the Dutch icon has frequently come up with memorable tracks when transitioning between styles. “Waterslides,” his latest venture with the UK trio Rudimental and vocalist Absolutely is surprisingly
• 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
• Close to AvB’s roots • Space race themed • Unconventional kickdrum There’s a massive appeal for the underground sound more than ever: look no further from Calvin Harris, who scored two potential 2023 summer hits by devoting to the late 90s sound. There are many other similar instances, and as of latest, Armin van
• 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
• 90s Trance revisited • Accompanied by impressive vocals • Euphoric instrumental Fans were speculating quite a bit when Calvin Harris teased that his next collaborative project with Ellie Goulding would be at a staggering 143 BPM. After all, it had been ten years since they last teamed up, and the world of electronic music
• Kanye West’s hit smoothly transitioned into 140 BPM • Brutal anti-climaxes clashing with the original sound • Crazy attention to details When Coone has the light-bulb moment and gets a viable idea, the holy spirit does it brings the ball home! “All Of The Lights” is not the cookie-cutter Hardstyle edit of a famous
• Anti-climax, then two powerful melodic drops • Immaculate use of the high-pitched vocals • Lack of unpredictable details, yet enjoyable There is a certain challenge that comes with reviewing Hardstyle, as its structuring remains convoluted with BPM, the type of kick(s), the leads, etc… Yet it’s a refreshing change of pace to present fascinating
