All posts tagged in Dutch
• 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
• 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
• Future rave oriented • Interesting inputs from Seth Hills • Typical features Unpredictable collaborations can turn heads— and so it did with David Guetta and Seth Hills pairing up for remixing Tiesto’s “Both” (featuring 21 Savage and BIA). An uncanny but intriguing scenario, but true to their styles, the original song got re-shaped for
• Trance and Big Room • Mighty brass stabs • Throwback to 2010s Let’s press rewind for a while. It’s 2013. The so-called EDM era is in full swing— big room, progressive house— you name it. Among several hits that came out the said year, it was Armin van Buuren’s “This Is What It Feels
• Finally, the trio is working together • Predictable structure • Energetic but lacks a unique twist There is something magical in the way W&W and KEVU conjured to devise a powerful banger; leaving me impressed even after so many years of listening to the same Big Room sounds. Their recent association “Incoming”, released on
• Linear and predictable • Brazilian Bass groove, big room synths • Short duration Two powerhouses in the EDM scene getting together isn’t commonplace— especially considering Tiesto and R3HAB– who have rightfully pioneered and shaped the dance music scene at its peak. So when two first-rate artists finally decide on an official collaboration, expectations are
• Great blend of Trance and Prog • Enchanting vocals and lead • Solid sound design Further setting their indelible imprint on Armin van Buuren’s endeared label, Hel:Slowed has become a favorite for many with their excellent releases in Armada Music. Consistency and quality seem to be their motto at the moment, as they introduced
• BOOM vibes in the vocal loop • Lots of details towards the end • Great showcase from Tim Hox Greatly satisfying, “The Blonde One” is a Bass House release on Spinnin’ Records that might not garner the same magnitude of success equal to past hits from Mike Williams (being a wunderkind of the Dutch
• Finally something genuine! • Great synergy with the vocals • Surprising twist afterwards My expectations about R3HAB who most probably didn’t even open the project file for “Rock My Body” once, were low as always. For an artist thriving in fame lately, I was hoping for a more inventive take on the Trance classic
• Bad? No, just… Generic • The usual recipe • No traces of R3HAB It is distressing to give such a low score to W&W, who are doing great endeavors in the Happy Hardcore scene and running their label excellently, but I am tired of these releases always following the same formula. “Million Places” comes
• Harsh transitions between violins and Hardstyle • Lush vocals, potential hit • Wise and experimental festival remix It’s not hard to grasp the motive behind this rework of Issey Cross, which got a brand new vocal from The Verve’s unforgettable violins at “Bitter Sweet Simphony” and a DnB bassline. I like the original, which
• Lo-fi touches throughout • The vocals synergize with almost everything • Passionate, serene experience There’s a sense of calm and serenity while experiencing “Another Life” from JINGBY, Zach Fox, and Emma Castellino! This enticing Deep House number has been published on Afrojack’s WALL Recordings, an unusual choice considering the Dutch icon’s affection for underground
• Ingenuity? Not that much • Better yet, a “Miracle” clone • Brutally ignored by the creators After the incredible acclaim that Calvin Harris got from “Miracle“, let’s be honest, many just capitalized on the recent interest in Eurodance and usual nostalgia for the “good old era”. It was about time other artists jumped on
• 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
• Absentia of Wobbling lead • Piano House works smoothly with the vocal • A natural sequel The fact that Don boldly decided to rework an all-time future house classic from him is very admirable, further considering that “Cutting Shapes” is in my top three from the Dutch star. When I discovered its release, I
• More focus on Tech House • Energetic burst of vocals • Less duration TV Noise, the formerly duo act, has been responsible for myriads of funky releases on record labels such as Spinnin’, Revealed, and many other top-performing imprints. This year has been no different, as the now singular Dutch alias has kept cranking
• Esoteric arp melody • Driving techno beat • Dark and playful If it’s versatility, Oliver Heldens has never been short of it. The Dutch heavyweight has steadily remained at the forefront of dance music, both underground and mainstage. On his alter-moniker HI-LO, he has kept a consistent output of techno records without falling prey
• Guitar, violins, piano • Gorgeous vocals and lyrics • Nostalgic attitude with a desire for innovation After a lot of less impactful releases and a surprising re-emerging virality with “Astronomia” (power of the internet memes), I am finally back writing about Vicetone, this time for a good reason. It makes me proud to have
• Original vocal keeping its dynamism • Tiësto’s signature basslines, with a pinch of Progressive • Very clean and professional outcome Let’s say that this remix wasn’t easy to improve for the Dutch creator. British vocalist Allegra released a delightful Dance Pop tune last month, “Round & Round”, which alternates between a lively vocal rendition
• Turkish vocals working surprisingly well • Lots of experience behind the structure • Hard-hitting psy bassline It’s been a while since I heard from Faruk Sabanci, the Turkish producer with a great discography, especially the ones on his erstwhile label Metanoia Music. I distinctly remember “:)” and “Be The One” on the said imprint
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