September 3, 2023By Gonz Alo
• More like an edit than a remix • Trumpets are enhanced, overall structure intact • Nostalgic choice for SIZE XX Anniversary “Valodja” holds an air of mystery that can only be crafted by masterminds like Steve Angello (during his pre-SHM phase) and AN21. With just two percussions and a set of trumpets, they conjured
June 10, 2023By Gonz Alo
• 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
March 4, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Excellent vocal act from Trevor Daniel • Minimal, predictable segments • Nostalgic feeling from the instrumental There’s a valid reason why the Kazakh alias Imanbek is regarded as one of the ‘godfathers’ of Slap House, a genre that has gone trending for a solid part of recent years, although (finally?) simmering down somewhat. I
February 28, 2022By Gonz Alo
• HDR moves to Bass House • Reggae vocal, used chopped • Nostalgic drop, reminding of TV Noise To my knowledge, most readers here might be well-acquainted with the fact of how House District Records managed to become a promising Big Room label on the scene. With no releases that interested me directly this weekend,
September 9, 2020By Gonz Alo
• Uncredited singer with a marvellous performance • Rock vibes subtly mixed with Trap elements • Dynamic schematics, providing a constant flux of energy Hey Mike, so much time has passed! Six years if I recount properly. I fell in love with the Hawkin’s Big Room signature back in the days, thanks to Spinnin’ bangers