All posts tagged in STMPD
• Melodic and energetic • Brisk electro • Vocal feature from the second break It seems 2024 will have some repeating patterns, as the mainstage luminary Martin Garrix seems to be in the middle of unfolding another album like “Sentio”. The sophomore single “Breakaway” from this yet-to-be-named compilation is a collaborative effort with long-time colleague
• The Insomnia pluck as lead • Soulful vocals • Dance-pop setup In a fairly interesting move— one not quite expected— Justin Mylo revealed an interesting twist with “Rescue Me,” which came out this weekend. Paired with vocals from the established dance music vocalist Karen Harding, the track is an ode; an homage to the
• Future rave oriented • Interesting inputs from Seth Hills • Typical features Unpredictable collaborations can turn heads— and so it did with David Guetta and Seth Hills pairing up for remixing Tiesto’s “Both” (featuring 21 Savage and BIA). An uncanny but intriguing scenario, but true to their styles, the original song got re-shaped for
• More focus on Tech House • Energetic burst of vocals • Less duration TV Noise, the formerly duo act, has been responsible for myriads of funky releases on record labels such as Spinnin’, Revealed, and many other top-performing imprints. This year has been no different, as the now singular Dutch alias has kept cranking
• 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
• Bass House infused with captivating vocal modulations • Polished bassline accompanied by impactful kicks • Breakdown showcases Cuebrick‘s unique touch Isaac Palmer‘s music is heavily influenced by Bass House, as evident in his previous releases such as “Pressure” and “Inception” (his debut on Maxximize Recordings alongside Tony Junior). His more recent track, “Can’t Remember,”
• Spontaneous beat • Exciting vocals • Minimal yet groove-heavy Some tracks get instantly set into your mind due to their vivid and quirky nature, and “Bussin” elegantly falls into that creative niche without hesitation. Mikey Barreneche might very well have a potential viral hit in his discography now, for this release packs quite the
• Uses pizzicato lead, with a brutal bassline • Energetic drop sequence, although short • Equally focused breakdown with vocal It’s time to showcase a new name to EDM Reviewer’s community: NHEIRO, hailing from Germany! The producer has impressed me with a striking release on Madox Network (which rarely misses, these days), “We Got The
The tag of “Future Rave”, as opined by two very notable acts involved at the mainstream front, has presented us with a brand new flavor of festival music. However, the nomenclature should equally act as an umbrella term for other efforts, one such done persistently by Blinders. The STMPD signed producer has, time and time
• A deeper sound from Seth Hills • Engrossing vocal presence • Shorter duration as usual If we recount just a few steps back in the spectrum of modern Bass/Electro House, STMPD created this wave of new sound that saw a crossover between underground grit with snappy and glitchy rhythms. This became the trademark leading
• Orchestral sequence combined with Electro House drop • Lightweight presentation that valorizes solos • Underground House elements with elegance Violins.. the stringed instrument has never stopped fascinating me. And using this same musical equipment, Aspyer has achieved a rare 90+ rating with his gem “Symphony”, released just a few days ago on STMPD. Considering
• Inhuman attention towards details in an unforgettable structure • Immaculate sophistication even with smallest elements • Esoteric vocal by Kaita re-used in unique ways The STMPD-esque Electro House tunes has become an inescapable trend if one is even remotely interested in this domain. Yet, “Chasing” managed to awe me with its distinctive concept. The
• 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;
• Inauguration of the American act in STMPD • Crossover of Bass and Tech House • Simplistic schematics that is bound to work As Fridays seem to fly over in these stranger times we are living in, I have found myself a bit detached from Dance music. I come across great productions now and then,
• Acoustic and serene breakdown • Soaring and melodic drop segment • Noteworthy vocal performance Last Thursday, apart from being another mundane day in the current scenario, also happened to be the birthday of the leading figure in the scene: Martin Garrix. Surprisingly this time, he concurrently unveiled his new single with none other than
• Lush and melodic break • Tipped towards Brooks’ Future Bounce style • Surprising twist before conclusion Out of all other frontliners in this industry, STMPD has continued to capture our attention with their avant-garde releases. They have struck a delightful and appealing balance between underground and commercial spectrum of EDM genre, allowing various talents
• Conspicuous melody, typical in Nicky’s remixes • Cut-and-dried structure, feels repetitive • Drop that drives the track into an emotional spiral As many of you know, leading Dutch act Martin Garrix releases complementing remix packages of his well-known tracks, say “Dreamer” or “So Far Away”. This is not an exception and as the occasion
• Perfect amalgamation of signatures • Playful but catchy breakdown • Intricate drop hook with Dyro’s influence There is a reason why I wanted to review “Warp Speed” and not – let me search through this week’s releases – the 22Bullets “collab”. Balance. What do we (or at least, I) expect from any collaboration? We
• Creative sound arrangements • Blend of Bass and Tech House • Minimal but aggressive With the renowned Dutch label of STMPD pushing out their own flavour of House music with the help of their multi-talented roster. Among this coveted list of musicians, the Dutch personage Loopers has made a steady and unhindered reputation in
• Quality and befitting vocal • Predictable structure complying to the genre guidelines • Complex vocal chopped drop segment CMC$ makes pop-leaning EDM that we decide to rarely review here (mostly because of the large number of artists who are just after the trend, releasing forgettable cash grabbers), however today we decided to give him
• Creative sound selection • Peculiar but rhythmic vocal melody • Minimalist structure The esteemed duets Firebeatz and their native colleagues DubVision have teamed up again, after their preceding release as the supergroup alias “METAFO4R”, a hulking and vigorous production named “Rave Machine”. After their collaborations, these two talented artists have concocted and came up
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