All posts tagged in Hardstyle
• Cyberpunk energy? • Hybrid techno influence creeping in • Experimental but still very Devin A new style for Devin Wild and honestly I’ve been waiting for this. He has always sat on the melodic side of Hardstyle, sometimes euphoric, sometimes dreamy, but you could feel he wanted to break out and do something crazier.
• American Hardstyle with a sharper identity • Anti-climax drop that actually works • Chaotic, fast and surprisingly mature Time for a Yosuf review today, since I was really missing my Hardstyle dose. The American producer just released “Till The Morning Comes” on BassCon and I had a lot of fun with it. I’ve been
• Surprising synergy between the hard beats and the vocal • Fast, gritty, and unapologetically fun • A remix that feels alive, not forced You probably remember “Ex’s & Oh’s” from every car radio in 2014! Gritty guitars, playful lyrics, and Elle King‘s unmistakable growl. Now it’s back, rebuilt for the dancefloor with a Hardstyle
• Euphoric intro with a beautiful vocal build • Raw finale that hits harder than expected • Balance of melody and aggression “The Spark” instantly grabbed my attention with its clean production and emotional tone. It’s a rare thing to hear a Rawstyle track that manages to feel this uplifting while still keeping its punch.
• Wiz Khalifa meets Hard Techno energy • Iconic vocal loop reimagined for the club • A clean, modern twist on a classic hit And of course we needed a Techno rework of this Wiz Khalifa banger. “Black and Yellow” is one of the most recognizable tracks in hip hop, and easily one of my
• Exotic flair! • Grimy first drop, melodic payoff at the end • Personality-driven vocal that seals the vibe Today I picked some hard-hitting Hardstyle for you, with an ethnic vibe that really stood out to me. Released on Jambacco Records, “Koombaye” by Van Heden and Neutrophic is one of those tracks that just demands
• Female vocal with distorted flair • Buildup shines with detailed bassline • Final drop goes raw and unexpected I swear, the first notes instantly reminded me of Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse”. Same kind of hypnotic pull, but “Run” quickly moves into way more energetic territory. I’ve praised Benster before for his remix and the
• From Progressive to Hardstyle without losing the soul • Officially embraced by Lacuna Festival • Energy that screams both passion and precision This one’s a real journey. “Dreamer” was already a beautiful progressive house anthem from Natixx and Josh Le Tissier, released last year on Glow Records. A proper festival track on its own.
• Happy Hardcore meets classic Italian rock • Kicks hit hard, lead synths play around • A bold cover that somehow works Alright, I did not see this coming. A Happy Hardcore rework of Gianna Nannini’s 1986 rock hit “Bello e Impossibile“? That’s pretty wild, but hey, I’m here for it. The original is a
• Heavy kicks, Big Room drama, rawstyle switches • Exploding energy from start to finish • One-shot vocals bring real chaos ALWZ SNNY is back with something loud and rowdy just in time for summer. “Rebel” is exactly what it says on the label, a track that doesn’t follow the rules, doesn’t care to, and
• Sort of Wasted Penguinz, reinvented • Impressive loud kick • Vocal that blends well to the overall vibe So stoked to see RayRay leveling up yet again, this time teaming up with another bass music favorite – Gammer. Their new collab “Never Enough” on Basscon Records surprised me: way more melodic than I expected,
• 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”
• A fresh take on a 2004 Eurodance track • Squeenzie‘s vocals are warm yet vivid • The drop fuses aggressive Techno with Hardstyle vibes This Hypertechno cover starts off strong, choosing the underrated 2004 Eurodance track “Lonely” by Deep.Spirit. While I wish I could dig up more about the original artist (there’s not much
• A fresh take on Melodic Hardstyle • Exceptional vocal placement • Transition between calm build-up and explosive energy Classy Euphoric Hardstyle alert! I stumbled upon “Higher Tonight” by Arhard featuring Jetason vocals, and let me tell you, this track demands attention. Released via Interplay, it’s a solid piece that immediately grabbed me with its
• Infectious Latin rhythms • High-energy bassline fusion • Perfect summer party anthem R3HAB and Deorro are back at it! Ten years after “Flashlight,” they’ve reunited for “Gózalo.” The result? Pure fire. This track blends Latin vibes with EDM energy. Deorro brings his Mexican-American flair, laying down Latin rhythms that form the song’s core. It’s
• Excellent use of vocals • Hard-hitting kick • The whole structure sounds so adrenalinic “DANCE” suddenly got my attention with its explosive attitude. I rarely appreciate high-pitched vocals, which can easily become annoying. But especially in the new hyperpop wave, they are becoming very effective. Today’s track, “DANCE”, makes great use of this feature.
• Interesting take on Melodic Hardstyle • Magical breakdown atmosphere • Roaring kicks brimming with energy FVCK GENRES, as the name suggests, presents unique twists on EDM genres, from Trap to Hardstyle. This aligns with the founder’s vision, LNY TNZ, a visionary known for exploring the dark areas between EDM genres with majesty. The label’s
• Usual Da Tweekaz sound, but softer and predictable • Vocal is uninspiring and annoying • Lacks the freshness of their previous work Once again, we have a R3HAB collaboration, and once again, Da Tweekaz venture into the more mainstream side of Hardstyle following the successful “Lambada” with Tony Junior and “Wasabi” with Blasterjaxx. As
• Happy vocal, powerful drop • Sweeter kick than expected • Lots of beautiful details in the composition Today’s track is a delightful Melodic Hardstyle tune that truly impressed me with its sound design. “Wild Ones” is the first collaboration between Dutch producers Tim and Tom, known as TCM and Thymo. TCM has made a
• Hard kicks, distorted vocals • Neverending flux of stamina and aggressiveness • Distortions are quite aggressive towards the end Introducing the formidable collaboration between Dead X and Levenkhan comes “Player H8rs,” a relentless onslaught of hard-hitting beats and unapologetic aggression. Levenkhan, known for his distinctive blend of hip-hop influences and hardcore kicks, brings his
