All posts tagged in Comeback
• 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
Midway to June and we have ample releases to talk about on this roundup, with a special focus on uprising talents and their experimental efforts. The thirty-sixth edition of Weekly Roundup has Afrojack, deadmau5, ELYX, and more interesting aliases on today’s list! deadmau5 – XYZ 85/100 After his much-appreciated team-up “Escape” with the dance music
• Reminiscent of two earlier Hardwell Edits! • Bouncy drop with a unique lead signature • Future Rave influences in the buildup There’s an unshakeable feeling that MAKJ is near to completion of an album drop, after years and years of working in the EDM industry. Firstly, with his characteristic Electro House trademark, now slightly
• Back to 2014 • A fewer changes, otherwise the same • A potential club hit for this year The infamous Tiesto edits are becoming almost unbearable these days, but every week or two I wonder where exactly the Dutch star is heading towards with his style, as I can’t figure out what exactly he’s
Before we all move into the fifth month, this end-of-the-month Friday is bringing out top names the likes of Hardwell and Ummet Ozcan. Let’s go through this week’s picks for the roundup! Hardwell – Black Magic 81/100 Tapping into his roots even further, the Breda-based heavyweight is molding together his techno and electro sounds, as
The initiating day of the April month is Friday and well.. artists aren’t fooling around. We have names such as Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Kura, and more in this first edition of Weekly Roundup from the second quarter of the year. Hardwell – Into The Unknown (Alternative Perspective) Before you proceed to feel puzzled, don’t. There’s
• A narrative opening by “Broken Mirror” • Driving/peak time techno with “Into The Unknown” • A step away from Big Room/Dirty Dutch The reappearance of one of the most beloved artists of our audience has left most of us thrilled, although, on that basis, I cannot casually lean towards any favoritism. That being said,
• Wobbly dubstep with arcade sounds • Simple execution, effective result • Last release on NSD If you’re one of the beloved dubstep admirers, I am sure MUST DIE! needs no introduction. For the uninitiated, this is a producer who has become one of NSD’s pillars and is perhaps best known for the album “Crisis
It’s 2006. You’re waiting anxiously as the download status slowly creeps towards the finish on that mp3 rip of “Smack That” by Akon for your iPod, all done at your convenience by Limewire, which has become your reliable buddy for sourcing those hits without breaking the bank. If it all sounds rather unfamiliar and amusingly
Almost a year after the two otherworldly and celebrated music-making robots separated their ways on an arid stretch of land, one even blowing up to dramatically demonstrate the conclusion, it seems the French alias was far from over. Daft Punk, who announced their separation after three decades of irreplaceable hits, are onto something mysterious again.
• Lean structure, plenty fun • Catchy vocals, a great fit with the guitars • Unexpected finale Being a veteran of the NCS roster, Johnning has made a mark in the independent channel’s catalogue for over half-a-decade! He’s a talented singer, endowed with a warm voice that merges well in an energetic Progressive House performance
In the back of my mind, I have always regarded that the US-based duo received far more harsh critic for “Closer”, by being called out derogative terms such as sellouts and commercial by many in the EDM community a few years back. It makes me genuinely happy to see that they have reappeared with new
• Filled with variations • Borderline chaotic, but all in fun • Not a standout entirely yet promising Without setting in stone any huge expectations, House District Records are slowly impressing me with sequence of quality festival releases, marking a clear improvement on their selection as compared to many of their competitors! We’ve already praised
• Nostalgia, with creativity • Complexities that seize attention • Darker and brutal first impression The review for “Diddy Bop” perhaps has the same statements as I am about to make on this one, however I wasn’t fully convinced about ZAXX’s renewed interest in Big Room and his capabilities to reinvent the style back then…
• Halloween themed track • Georgia Ku’s atmospheric performance • I prefer to not spoil the drop, really, you’ll see it down below… Dubstep fans are most certainly rejoicing after waiting for this tune so long since its première in Lost Lands. This happens to be an extraordinaire synergy shared between two historical producers from
• Madness Boys comeback after two years • Well, it’s Acid Techno! The title doesn’t lie • Aggressive and dynamic schematics I’ve left Madness Boys two years ago, and after all that time I’m glad to see them back with a totally fresh sound! The Portuguese duo has released a few Big Room bangers on
Today we are here for a brief reflection at Hardwell’s appearance during the last Revealed ADE event. I wasn’t expecting that, and was pleasantly surprised by the following 20 minutes long B2B event. A bunch of my favourite artists (Blasterjaxx, KAAZE, Dr. Phunk, Blackcode and more) had much fun together with the fans. Sure, Hardwell
• The most awaited ID of 20XX Livestream is here! • A deadly combination of 3 Big Room veterans • A sort of “revenge” from the disappointment of “Raver Dome”? This is huge news for all Big Room lovers out there: “This Is Our Legacy” is finally out on Rave Culture! The collaboration consists of
This comeback is hands down the most exciting prospect for EDM to occur this year, and man, were the reactions brutal! After seven years of intermission and radio silence (except for the unforgettable reunion event in 2018), the Swedish trifecta of Steve Angello, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso reunited again to save the Progressive House from
• 2014’s Zilla is now Diddy Bop • Screeching lead, a ZAXX’s signature • Long-awaited comeback on Mainstage Music – now RC No, I don’t believe that ZAXX is an opportunist. Sure, his Twitter bio stating that he’s the “BIG ROOM KING 👑” is just sliiiiightly inappropriate, but we are reviewing music here, let’s get
