All posts tagged in DROP
• Orchestral elements shine in the breakdown • Drop packs a punch without going overboard • Could benefit from more intensity in the finale After retiring from the NBA, Shaq ventured into the world of Dubstep with a fervor and a mission to shake things up—a move I truly admire. While I initially had my
Enjoying a meteoric and influential rise within the DnB scene in a relatively short stretch, Bunshin knows no bounds with his artistic and out-of-the-box take on the genre. Steadily designing a new creative project over the last few months, the project was revealed to be his latest EP: “not everything is your fault“, released on
In the enthralling world of darkDARK‘s album “Ghost Complex” human memories and artificial intelligence unite in a symphony of experimental EDM. This sonic journey, guided by the duo’s careful mix of experimental sounds and hypnotic vocals, narrates the stories of humanity salvaged by the PETAL (Planetary Escape Through Artificial Learning) program, destined to be transmitted
• Drop with a robust concept • Trance buildup for the finale • First-rate vocal placement As Hardwell & co remain busy preparing for Big Room Techno bangers (anyone interested in a “Shotgun” Review?), I decided to direct my attention to newer talents instead. With less hype— and high expectations comparatively— this is where I
• Unique blend of Midtempo and Slap House • Elegant vocal and pizzicato lead • A refreshing take on the Slap House genre The duo MAD SNAX has been making waves in the electronic music scene in recent years with their signature bouncy Psytrance style, similar to that of Gabry Ponte and LUM!X. I had
• 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
• Hints of Melbourne Bounce on Techno • Typical, squeaky leads with old-school bass • A balance between the roots and trending sounds Since “Annihilate”, which left us with mixed reactions, the Australian producer has returned to Hardwell’s imprint with another Festival Techno release. Including the unusual schematics that have been popularized by Will Sparks,
• Melodic Dubstep as expected • Familiar formula in a shinier package • Gorgeous vocal performance Nearly after a decade, the American producer finally is ready to remove the curtains from his first album, “Beyond The Veil”. Having followed him for a long time, I am expecting loads of Melodic (and otherwise) Dubstep and I
• Blend of the two styles • Dark atmosphere in the breakdown • Exclusive attention to the details Do you say we don’t review enough Dubstep? Let’s reply with this massive collab from Wooli and Calcium, “Restraint”. Since Halloween is near, I felt that the duo has decided to add a lot of dark elements
• 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
• Entertaining story behind a groovy beat • Great vocals to amplify the narrative • Tech House set-up with heavy percussions For all DJs, there always remains a common nuisance: that one guy or gal in the party that goes right in front of the console, in the middle of a set, and asks for
• Hardstyle meets Italian folk music • Clear efforts in evolving the traditional sound • Hard-psy and Euphoric Hardstyle blend As an Italian, I find myself recoiling back after hearing traditional native melodies being used in electronic music. It’s often a popular notion among foreign artists that fail in preserving the originality alive. Often, they
• Re-sampling of Flo Rida’s hip-hop hit • Tropical vibe with lovely percussion work • KSHMR showcasing his sound-design expertise Not the “worst summer track” of 2022 that I have come across, but I am delighted by the new creation from KSHMR, “Anywhere’s Home“. After a couple of under-the-radar singles, the American producer has made
• Techno twist with ‘Madox’ signature • Dirtiness that propels the energy • Huge breakdown before the final drop Following the events of reviewing a couple of Big Room productions from REOS, I remained curious as to his Techno release on Madox Records titled “SubHertz“. It’s quite the fun since I appreciated the recent Hard
• Dirty leads, relentless bassline • Unstopping rave-like sequences • Minimal with finer attention to details You may know Yultron for a plethora of interesting releases in the Dub/Bass House realm, including a supreme “Nightlight” remix in 2021, or “Taken” along with Zeds Dead, and more recently, his experimentation with Trance as heard in “Here
• Techno-minded take on Soft Cell’s hit • A retro atmosphere to match the theme • Unexpected minimalism with fulfilling additives Declain bounds himself to experimenting with his ideal sound, this time bringing a darker Techno sound together with his trademark funky twist. Let’s be honest, “Tainted Love” adapts for the recent underground trend, without
• The drop… It’s missing something • Annoying vocals in both break and drop • Still deserves praise for leaving comfort zone. Perhaps it has become easier to bash the occasional Quintino‘s vapid releases, but hey, it’s much fun! We love and respect the Dutch creator, who is the mastermind behind several of our favorite
• Outstanding lead, slightly Zonderling-inspired • An effective mix between Deep House and several subgenres • Dynamic attitude with a pinch of elegance Hailing from the Netherlands, we have a new face amidst Laidback Luke’s esteemed sublabel, Mixmash Deep. I must admit that both Mixmash’s components have got a solid record on their repertoire, with
• Future bounce, as usual • Clever, small details in the drops • Admirable vocal delivery from Mona Lisa “I Said Too Much” has been looping for a while in my library, and it’s time to sum up my thoughts about this beautiful endeavor! It’s surprising to see Mike Williams away from his home turf
• First team-up between two giants of the current Bass House scene • Very similar to “Hyper”… • Excellent job on the breakdown’s loop Expecting something more from the talented names involved here, and not something similar to “Hyper”, unfortunately, the EP contains similar naming and hence coincidences remain here. Released a couple of weeks
• Excellent vocal presence from Daye • Meticulous and subtle detailing on the drop • Quality over creativity It’s been a considerable duration since I heard about Future Generation, the existing spin-off of the esteemed TNC Recordings. Racking up a steady flow of well-selected Future Bass releases, there’s a lot to dig from its catalog!
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