All posts tagged in Progressive House
• Pop-oriented Progressive House vibes • Clean sound design and expressive vocals • Emotional drop that plays it safe but works From Portugal, Dany Oliveira just released a lovely Progressive House track titled “Again & Again”. Still early in his journey, he only kicked things off in April 2024 with his debut single “Little Demon”,
• Warm vocal that carries everything • Classic prog structure with personality • A promising first chapter Suns on Fire arrives with his first Progressive House release and he went with the self-titled approach. “Sun’s On Fire” is a great track that doesn’t try to be too fancy and still ends up sticking with you.
• 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.
• Timeless melodic Trance with a sweet twist • Vocals softer than silk • Melody that lingers long after it ends I’m calling it: “Stay Forever” is one of the sweetest Trance tunes of the year. DGoh and OZDMR dropped it on Reaching Altitude and it’s been living rent-free in my head ever since. DGoh’s
• A bit of classic Manse, but more heartfelt • Emotional breakdown with slow, decisive notes • Drop hits sweet and soaring Lovely, lovely, lovely Progressive House track for today. This one caught me off guard in the best way. Mike Vaughn and Hydrex crafted something beautiful here, and with Jordan Grace on vocals? I
• That classic progressive warmth done right • Vocals that cut through the usual EDM cheese • Complex melodies that still feel instantly inviting “Tell You Now” is exactly why I still get excited about Progressive House. Voster & Gallardo nailed that rare balance: their creation’s got all the energy you want from a festival
• Contrast between harsh techno and soft orchestral breaks • A massive lead melody cuts through gritty basslines • Lana, reimagined Cedric Gervais’ remix of Summertime Sadness is iconic. A Progressive House anthem that defined an era. So, when Nik Stone, Lazard & Averro took on the challenge 13 years later, I was intrigued. The
• 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
• Hyperpop vibe with a punchy Future House foundation • Julia Temos vocals blends well with the bassline • A peak-hour anthem for clubs and festivals I remember Crunkz from his 2018 release “It’ll Be Alright” on Revealed Radar, where he teamed up with Gigo’n’Migo and Micah Martin. It was a solid Progressive House track,
• Modern lead, veering towards Piano House • Powerful vocal performance • Captivating melody with a Progressive twist I’m thrilled to discuss this pop piece on Revealed Radar, a label that, ironically, had slipped off my personal radar. Their focus on releasing hundreds of songs didn’t help, and I lost track of their catalog. They
• 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
• Melodic Techno meets Tropical House • Original vocal loses some charm • Stunning job with the percussions It’s intriguing to witness, five years later, the transformation of Axwell Λ Ingrosso‘s “More Than You Know” into a completely different vibe—a more laidback interpretation courtesy of Mount Rouge’s unique blend of Melodic Techno and Tropical House.
• Beautiful guitar chords in the drop • Sweet bassline, not too aggressive • Risk of becoming predictable, almost avoided There’s one detail that I have always appreciated in Krimsonn— he always reflects the core themes of KSHMR’s label, Dharma Worldwide. Varying between genres, he retains the focus on natural instruments such as violins, guitars,
• 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
• Massive drop sequence à la BLK RSE • Something’s missing in the central breakdown • Kudos to the desire to innovate the sound It’s been a year since my last encounter with KAAZE and his power-packed Progressive gem of “Paradise“; here we are, with the darker facade to the Swedish moniker— one can hazard
• Violins again • Delicate and surprising sequences • Serena Z‘s violin supports well the breakdown After raving about “Royalty” and its Don Diablo remix, the Portuguese musician Egzod has dropped another track, “Collide,” which is part of a 5-track EP with the same name. I thought it was high time to dive into some
• Rockish vibes in the breakdown • A dynamic and explosive drop • Easy to handle, but carefully crafted pattern around the vocal I’ve voiced my concerns about the predictable nature of Progressive House releases lately. While I do appreciate the genre’s classic formula, a breath of fresh air is long overdue. “Eye Of The
• Drop with a robust concept • Trance buildup for the finale • First-rate vocal placement As Hardwell & co remain busy preparing for Big Room Techno bangers (anyone interested in a “Shotgun” Review?), I decided to direct my attention to newer talents instead. With less hype— and high expectations comparatively— this is where I
• Explosive lead, bassline, vocals • Capable of adding a dynamism spin! • Vibrant conditions in the buildup And we are back with some classic Progressive House, finally! Many of our readers are devoted to the genre, and we were looking for a gem to review… if you are acquainted with Intensity Recordings, you know
• Mix of liked genres • Twists in the drop • Small but considerable variations Breathe Carolina has dived into Bass House lately, as several releases such as “WIFI” or “Sick” came out on Spinnin’. I found them a bit conventional, lacking that spark of creativity that usually gets me to review something. Things are
• Experimental hybrid of styles • Future Rave with ZNZBR‘s twist • Even more suitable for Intensity’s sound! A while back, we praised ZNZBR‘s hard-hitting House sound, which seamlessly blends Tech House influences with a Festival mentality that perfectly aligns with Intensity Recording’s style. “Anywhere” was great, but I couldn’t help but feel that it
