All posts tagged in Oldschool
• Oldschool vibes in the main lead • Energetic vocal performance • Explosive drop section “Lost My Ground” is a vibrant fusion of nostalgic Eurodance elements and contemporary production techniques, showcasing the collective talents of Averro, D.T.E, and Ayda Rastgoo. Drawing inspiration from iconic tracks like “Komodo,” the trio infuses their own unique style into
• 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!
• Massive drop with both styles • Breakdown capable of building the right cinematic tensions • Oldschool sound still present In the current landscape dominated by Melodic Techno, AN21, under the banner of SIZE, manages to infuse this trend with the distinctive style that the label is celebrated for. “Into Dust” stands out within the
The summery days are not far away, with March signaling the start of festival season with Ultra Miami. With that incoming, today’s list is decked out as well, so let’s get started! Hardwell, Quintino – Sloopkogel 80/100 The “Baldadig” duo has returned! Long-time studio collaborators, Hardwell and Quintino have respectively enthralled the dancefloors. But how
• Gorgeous kick, old-school stamina! • Melody that loses steam in the long run • Interesting and captivating vocal choice We had left the German L3N a few months back with our appreciative feedback towards “Bad Producer”, and not so gentle one for Bassjackers‘ NFT anthem “Bored Ape Rave Club” just a couple of weeks
• Reminiscent of two earlier Hardwell Edits! • Bouncy drop with a unique lead signature • Future Rave influences in the buildup There’s an unshakeable feeling that MAKJ is near to completion of an album drop, after years and years of working in the EDM industry. Firstly, with his characteristic Electro House trademark, now slightly
• 90s Trance & Future Rave • Old-school intro, futuristic drop afterward • Simple structure brimming with energy It’s hard to describe exactly what’s catching my attention in such a hypnotic way in “The Return”; the newest and magnetic release by Mark Roma hit the jackpot with a splendid and proficient sound design! The tune
• Funky sax • Playful low-pitched vocal • Commercial as it gets, new Tik Tok hit Timmy Trumpet’s bouncier style hasn’t impressed me all too well. One has to admire his ability to expand upon other genres at his will, yet Bounce isn’t an endeavour worth mentioning. He nearly redeemed that with “Cardio”, a playful
• Blend of distinctive styles • Melodic and resonating synths • Lively vocal performance matching the theme As the world gradually moves into fall, Norwegian hotshot Tungevaag is teaming up with ‘Bigroom To The Future’ duo Bassjackers, as they present their after-summer single, “Written In The Stars”. This collaboration was an unexpected occurrence when they
• Quality mix of elegance and dynamism • Heart-touching vocal and strings combination • Solid drop section with an old-school vibe Generic music brings out a brutal side of my opinions, and for the better. Yet, I am bringing a track contrary in the mentioned attribute. Finally, a Progressive House tune with a higher rating
• Hoovers, rumbling kick.. all Techno! • Minimal and gritty • Shorter duration than expected If you happened to be following the Dutch imprint of Musical Freedom for a while now, it has become certain that they are steering towards underground talents and sounds to strike out as distinct. Ranging their record deals with likes
• Easy-to-remember melody • Heavy 2015 old-school structure • The drop seems rather boring, isn’t it? Who remembers Basto? If you happen to be an old-school EDM fanatic then you must have heard his name, especially with major releases in imprints like Spinnin’ and Kontor in the past decade. Anyways, Basto has come back unexpectedly
• Creative structure with attention to details • Fresh mixture of Disco, Psy Trance and Rave music • EUFORIKA’s triumphant run continues When it comes to the traditional areas of Big Room and festival music, one attribute remains commonplace: typical and textbook nature of tracks as of lately. While there has been genuine attempts by
• Fresh blend of Electro and House • Hypnotic breakdown segment • A re-release? Or a rework? Taking a hike away from comfort zone and exploring a different path can be a challenge, more for artists when translated to creativity than anyone. Only a few diversify their sounds and still attach themselves to the roots;
• Vintage-infused sound • Appealing vocal performance from Little League • Modern synth-line approach Among many other popular sayings, “History repeats itself” is one which finds its way significantly present in contemporary times, especially art and music. Today we will be speaking of one such example, from none other than the acclaimed Russian House DJ/Producer Madison Mars. Christening
