All posts tagged in Hardstyle
• 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
• Intriguing sound design • Simple yet effective pattern • Atmospheric breakdown This new track intrigued me with its exploration of Hard Techno’s boundaries through a mysterious, esoteric composition. Mariana Bo has been delving into more aggressive realms lately, as seen in her Dark Techno release “Cantus” a few months ago. “Smoke Music” ventures into
• Punk rock in the breakdown • Captain Curtis‘ growing expertise in “modern” Italo Dance • Catchy, fun track for those nostalgic Some months back, I touched on the allegations about Timmy and his ghost producers — and my opinion remains unchanged. There’s a need for transparency in EDM, however that’s for another day. “Just
• Happy Rave vibes with a German touch • Something familiar in the vocals… • Excellent sound design Oh, it’s about time CIIMera is introduced to our readers! The German alias has a knack for Euphoric Hardstyle— specializing in a “Happy Rave” vibe which producers like W&W and AXMO are reviving alongside other well-made club
• Atmospheric pads • Bouncy lead synths • 2000s inspired Nothing beats a classic and no-frills type dance music tune, and Otto Knows has the superb precision of crafting those along with his flair to the mix. Our encounter with “Your Love” left us thoroughly enchanted. Straightforward yet loaded with an athletic type of upbeat
• Dark and ominous Hardcore • Screechy, upbeat, and downright bizarre • Chaotic breakbeat at the end Honestly, when I first experienced this, it downright blew my mind— it HAD to be talked about! Just A Gent and Hailure delivered something so intriguing and special that I or anyone else would probably never see it
• Still slaps in 2024 • Oldschool lead, saws, kicks, everything! • Consistently energetic It’s hard not to be overtaken by nostalgia, as I (and surely many others reading this) grew up with these Revealed cover arts and Big Room sounds: Oldskool Sound” is kicking me right in the feels! But guys, what a banger!
• Squeaky drops, right into action • Turns into a more melodic Psy sequence • Fun & energetic, steady pacing Today’s feature is off the rocker! With the right punch of energy and good measures of adrenaline, gaming soundtrack, or gym beats— call them whatever you want— are the real underground bangers that turn playlists
• A Plot Twist with Different Elements and BPMs • Loaded with Lasers, Fills, and Intense Vocal Elements • Even More Aggressive Than the Original “Ground Shake“ wasn’t exactly a mellow tune to begin with, but now it’s been taken to a whole new level! The original track, a collaboration between Crankdat and Bandlez, is
• A Unique Fusion of Italian Trap and Rawstyle • Lots of stuff going on in less than two minutes • Taxi B screams, a lot I’m thrilled to finally discuss Taxi B‘s music here at EDM Reviewer. What a magical moment. The Italian trap artist has ventured into a unique Trap/Phonk/Punk style, and “Blackout”
• 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
• Vocals from Skrillex’s • Dirty Electro House • Classic Dutch House influences It was surprising to hear Dr Phunk changing genres, but “Ruffneck Sound” is neither a dull nor bland track, despite being a Festival Big Room-Techno hybrid. Featuring a vocal loop I didn’t hear for a long time, I guess coming from Skrillex’s
• Impressive and stunning twist in the finale • The rest is clichè, but well made • Hard-hitting kick on a minimal, reverberated bass It makes me delighted to review this track, considering that I am not a fan of both of these artists. Aoki has jumped on the crypto-NFT bandwagon with doubtful results for
• Captivating blend of Hardstyle, Bass House, Future Rave, and Big Room influences • Uniquely reimagined classical structure • Dynamic and ever-evolving composition I must confess, it’s truly a delight to witness such an extraordinary amalgamation in “Bring The Fire,” especially considering its release on the renowned Spinnin’ Records! Despite my personal qualms about Timmy
• Folk influences over a Hard Psy brutal bass • Ensnaring melody, at least in the first segment • Mixed reactions to the vocal It’s a pleasure to hear another attempt at Hard Psy reworks of Folk sounds by D-Stroyer, considering that he would be into those sounds since he’s from Brazil. However, a veteran,
• Not an habitueè of Hard Dance • Lots of care with the digital theme • Some unexpected old-school Electro House breakdowns I know, I know, I am reviewing a lot of Tribal Trap stuff lately. It’s just that I keep discovering exciting releases, such as “404” by Dirty Blood! Trust me, this one will
• Catchy and easygoing loop • Experimental first drop, followed by Hardstyle in the finale • Ample room for building up to the climax MadaxX may be a new name to me, but this German artist has already generated quite a buzz. I carefully read his bio, which revealed his passion for the piano at
• Usual Melodic Big Room structure • Catchy buildup, solid vocal performance • Lacks that “unique” factor to be unforgettable You may be familiar with “Daddy DJ” under several instances, such as “DotA” (or “All I Ever Wanted” in English version) from Basshunter, or the funny edit by Crazy Frog with way more views on
• Volatile structure • Robust hardstyle kicks • Impressive vocal delivery Lockdown is retaining his streak of underground records and he’s definitely in great shape, as I’m having plenty of fun with his discography! He’s accompanied by the Italian trio Marnage, finally back on a notable label after some worth-mentioning releases on Dharma and Revealed
• Brutal kicks from the get-go • Familiar sounds, blended in a balanced way • Slight tweaks from the Defqon 1 version Fun fact: This collaboration between such prominent monikers in the Hardstyle scene arrived only after 15 years of their careers, but wow, the result didn’t disappoint and it was certainly engineered meticulously. Years
