All posts tagged in Maxximize Records
• 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
After receiving sizeable number of requests to publish my opinions on the “Mystica Chapter 2”, it was during writing it that I realized about broadening the scope towards a more generic overview towards Blasterjaxx’s work this year. That is because I am mildly annoyed. By principle, I despise artists who clearly shove out as much
• Collaboration with Deezer for “Beethoven Remixed” compilation • Features their former sound • Dash of classical with a mainstage component Today, the Den Haag based pair Blasterjaxx is back at it again with another mammoth of a single, “Moonlight Sonata”. Recently they had released a five track EP, “Welcome To Mystica”, continuously with other
• Heart-warming melody • Usual structure but effective • Kody’s performance is memorable Giving me a lot of love-or-hate feelings, Progressive House has rarer reasons nowadays to be invested in entirely. However, there are tracks now and then which click instantly with the mind and heart, and “Love Again” falls in that category. It is
• Third collaboration shared by the aliases • Usual warming breakdown to a rhythmic drop • A mixture of Electro and Future House nuances By this time around, Declain is no stranger to our blog. He has been one of the hottest names around for a while, as the young producer has managed to completely
• Ten years of Maxximize • Melodic Big Room signature • A nostalgic yet anticipated creation 10 summers ago, two distinctive individuals from the Dutch electronic scene decided to team-up, and the rest remains history. Thom and Idir decided to move forward with Blasterjaxx, perhaps creating on of the most influential names in the festival
• Astonishing work on the fundamental element: the exotic vocal • Same as before: if you don’t like that loop, you’re screwed • More “Big Room oriented” than “Mai Tai” Obviously, “Bacana” is the follow-up of “Mai Tai”, a previous collab of MountBlaq and Pessto that I reviewed some weeks ago. Now, the American duo
• Dismal atmosphere • Brisk drop • Quirky sound design One of the most aesthetic things about EDM is the insane amount of subgenres that it covers. If you read my reviews often, you might have realized that I mostly talk about Progressive house, Big Room and Hardstyle, but also like to experiment with some
• Delicate, magical atmosphere, suddenly broken by a brutal drop • Oldschool 2017 vibes (remember XX Files?) • Quality release, the fourth in 2020 for the Dutch duo Blasterjaxx are stable members of Big Room olympus, and today we analyze their newest banger, “Phantasia”, an oldschool production with a progressive fusion. After a couple of
• Magical, fantasy atmosphere • Quality lyrics by the talented Elle Vee • Interesting influences in the drop, mixing Declain’s essence with Future House I must admit that this release by Declain caught me by surprise. As we heard on his two other 2020 releases (“Bad Idea” and “Stuck To You“), the young producer is
• Vocal-snippet centred structure • Exotic and lighter take on Tribal Room • Hit or miss composition, considering its focus “Mai Tai” serves itself as a big “hit or miss”, just like the homonymous cocktail: in my case, I find it too sweet for my liking. Speaking about this new Maxximize release, I must admit
• Formulaic but energetic schematics • Standout breakdown segment • Tantalizing drop, rich in dynamism and aggressiveness This year has witnessed major developments for many renowned artists, but one particular act has pushed their limits. For the Dutch heavyweights Blasterjaxx, the word “hiatus” has become absolutely anonymous. Fresh off from their latest album, which has
• Aggressive, “stabbing” drop • Catchy, hypnotic vocal segment • Bass House, trap and techno influences The Dutch imprint of Maxximize Recordings has been a constant source of fresh Electro House hits, especially from the heavyweight label-heads Blasterjaxx and other luminaries. Today, we will talk about the latest release, from none other than leading Dutch
• Old-school vibes • Alluring vocal presence • Subtle yet energetic The colossal Dutch duology Blasterjaxx have unpacked and revealed yet another surprise, giving us listeners a taste of their dexterous and meticulous nature. While we have been busy appreciating their earlier releases, they pegged away in their studio to present us even sweeter singles.
• Inspiriting arrangements • Energetic drop segment • Impressive and leading vocal Dance music has been a constant source of motivation, joy and positive messages. Longtime listeners would agree to this, without a shadow of a doubt. Our today’s discussion is another well-made production from none other than significant Dutch duo act Blasterjaxx, titled as “Children Of Today“.
We have one last “WHAT IF?” before the year ends! Today we want to speculate a crazy collaboration between Blasterjaxx & Tujamo, with a classic scream-style vocal by Lil Jon. The German hitmaker Tujamo had a forgettable 2018 with very few releases, but every EDM fan knows his signature bouncy sound. Since the release of
87/100 • Packed with intensity • Gripping atmosphere with emotions • Leading and hypnotic vocal As this eventful year proceeds towards its end, we have yet another splendid production to talk about. This specific article will be on the latest record released by the Italy based Wasback, who enjoyed heavy reputation with his energetic and
79/100 • Majestic vocal by Elle Vee, not a surprise anymore • Catchy dark progressive vibes • Energetic yet lightweight structure Maxximize needs people like Declain on its roster. People capable to bring fresh ideas on the platter, whilst still maintaining the signature style of the label. The German talent is not a new name
79/100 After only a month from their previous release, the renowned Dutch duo act Blasterjaxx has presented us with yet another splendid work. Proving their domineering presence this year, the pair has experimented with some different sounds while infusing their own signature aggressive style to it. Their latest production brings up Latin and tribal elements
