February 29, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Melodic and energetic • Brisk electro • Vocal feature from the second break It seems 2024 will have some repeating patterns, as the mainstage luminary Martin Garrix seems to be in the middle of unfolding another album like “Sentio”. The sophomore single “Breakaway” from this yet-to-be-named compilation is a collaborative effort with long-time colleague
February 1, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Laid-back UK Garage • Intricate percussion sequencing • nostalgic and retro-esque melodies The UK-based moniker Sammy Virji has propelled into the spotlight in the last three years, collaborating with other UKG headliners such as MPH, salute, and Oppidan; his name can be attributed to a fresh and vibrant strain of UKG. Stumbling onto the
January 27, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
January 17, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Melodic and upbeat • Exceptional vocals • Alternating drops To describe the latest creation from Eliminate and Flux Pavilion would require more than a few words: “Dawn” is an infectious record, stacked with ear candies sure to compel the listener to come back for more; made possible by an amazing trio of creators involved:
January 13, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Fast, tight groove • Tech house twist • Exciting build-ups Initiating this year with a bang, Chris Lake has surpassed expectations yet again; the tech house whiz got the official duty of remixing the Chemical Brothers— no easy task knowing their inimitable sound— and nailed it with a fantastic remix that is feisty and
December 28, 2023By Gonz Alo
• The Insomnia pluck as lead • Soulful vocals • Dance-pop setup In a fairly interesting move— one not quite expected— Justin Mylo revealed an interesting twist with “Rescue Me,” which came out this weekend. Paired with vocals from the established dance music vocalist Karen Harding, the track is an ode; an homage to the
November 29, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Warehouse techno influences • Robust drop lead • Streamlined groove Longtime collaborators often serve the best outcomes— look no further than Curbi and Mike Cervello— who have officially teamed up numerous times over the past years. And now we have another joint effort from the said parties; titled “The Funktion” the track has brought
August 10, 2023By Gonz Alo
• 2000s vibes • Progressive, melodic drops • Instantly appealing vocals Catching attention off-guard with unexpected team efforts is the unlikely duo of Benny Benassi and Goodboys: both names that have made strides in the dance music scene respectively. “Further Away,” which is their latest record, has an impressive production work that demands further attention.