All posts tagged in Tech House
In the fast-paced world of EDM, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of anonymous and commercial tracks. But every once in a while, an act emerges that makes you sit up and take notice. Enter House of Allegro, a dynamic duo that’s been quietly making waves in the underground scene. Their latest album,
• Interesting take on Melodic Hardstyle • Magical breakdown atmosphere • Roaring kicks brimming with energy FVCK GENRES, as the name suggests, presents unique twists on EDM genres, from Trap to Hardstyle. This aligns with the founder’s vision, LNY TNZ, a visionary known for exploring the dark areas between EDM genres with majesty. The label’s
• Rework of a rework of “Da Goodness” • Energetic G-House spin • Don Diablo really added that much-needed bounce! It’s amusing how this monumental collaboration between Major Lazer and Don Diablo is essentially a rework of “BabyLawd, DLegend – Jiggy Woogie,” which, in turn, draws inspiration from “Da Goodness” by Redman and Busta Rhymes,
• Audacious take on Tech House • Loopy vocal track • Energized lead with an old-school touch Here we are with another partnership between ARIA and BYOR, their second one after “Tonight” in 2023! Keeping an eager eye on the Australian talent ARIA and Tech House heavyweight BYOR since then, it’s more than clear that
• Energetic bassline • More of an edit • Short duration Streamed over a billion times and more, “Somebody That I Used To Know” from Gotye and Kimbra has held a niche spot of becoming tremendously successful thanks to its avant-garde composition and unforgettable vocals. Surely plenty of remixes and edits have spawned since the
• Consistent theme • Stellar vocals atop the instrumental • Catchy melodies that linger I’ve previously commended Jeriko’s work on the “Renaissancel” EP under Intensity Recordings, where he seamlessly melded modern Future Wave with the vibes of 2010. As I like to say, Jeriko delivered what I had hoped for from the return of SHM:
• Heavy bassline • Snappy arrangements • Lively vocal presence After the fans desperately begged for its release (and some delays later), Mau P finally decided to let it out: “Beats From The Underground” is a low-key, adrenaline-spiking tech house; a solid first release for 2024 from the genre phenom. Securing the Bronze Spot in
• Tchami‘s classic Future House returns • Warm vocals with intricacies in the drop • More to listen and chill out It’s not exceptional to hear such energetic endeavors from Tchami, especially when considering his recent collaborations with Malaa for the Bass House scene. This take is more old-school Future House— where the French artist
• Fast, tight groove • Tech house twist • Exciting build-ups Initiating this year with a bang, Chris Lake has surpassed expectations yet again; the tech house whiz got the official duty of remixing the Chemical Brothers— no easy task knowing their inimitable sound— and nailed it with a fantastic remix that is feisty and
As the rhythm of Tulum, Mexico, sets the stage for the forthcoming festivities, JLuna, the otherworldly techno maestro, delivers a sonic journey with two tracks – “Open Mind” and “To The Core“. These compositions, created in anticipation of Tomorrowland: Core and Day Zero in Tulum, showcase JLuna’s prowess in crafting unique soundscapes that blend terrestrial
• Remode magic here • Tribal tech house • Less elements, high energy Usually not involved in lone endeavors as usual, and when he does, Axwell usually has a gem to share. Nearly two years since his previous single, the Swedish moniker decided to give a special “remode” treatment to a new release involving Thomas
• Eh, the M1 organ lead • Great pairing with Hadar Adora’s voice • Clean setup, smooth transitions A deep house creation, “Revival” is an interesting outcome from the minds of Myles O’Neal and Hadar Adora, and deserves a special mention. A surprise came right after the first draft— turns out Myles is the son
• Playful vocals • Lean, groovy arrangements • Catchy sound design Funny? Check. A bit idiotic? Maybe. Creative and club-ready? Absolutely. That would be the gist of how we feel about the latest upload by SIZE records— who are leaning into the experimental zone even more lately— with Kommando’s “SINGER IDIOT.” That title sounds eccentric,
• Not a fan of the vocal • Explosive drop with Future Rave melodies • Exceptional work with meticulously chosen elements I hadn’t come across Wave Wave before, and, in general, Mentalo Music (my only mention was some years ago, suggesting that the label was still in its early stages of development). But it seems
• Old-school flair • Exotic vocals • Unforgettable melody, catchy and bouncy drops The house/dance scene is arguably the most influential and lucrative: While genres like Tech House and Deep House are ever so widespread with their skyrocketing popularity, No Mana has reminded us of existing niche styles that flourished in the not-so-distant past: Electro
• Catchy tech house set up • Playful sound design • Featuring the original soundtrack Yeah, we had fun with this one. Tongue-in-cheek edits/remixes are abundant, but rarely do they leave a solid impression. That is contrary to Kolter’s newest underground cut, which urged us to feature on the blog. “Radio Los Santos” is an
• 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
• Hypnotic vocal, well-selected pauses • Aggressive kick, Techno influences • Great teamwork of different styles It’s always nice to hear this sort of synergy where distinct names having their styles, come up with something never heard before. Castion, mostly reputed for his experimental Future Bounce (shifting into Tech lately) and the minimalist attitude of
• 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
It feels great to be back reviewing EPs after almost one busy year of single releases. I must admit, reviewing an EP requires a different kind of effort. I need to sit down, dedicate at least an hour of my time, and listen to the songs repeatedly until I grasp the essence of the project.
• Groovy, oldschool sound with a twist • Unusual release, nonetheless appreciated • Tech House influences in the drop Although it has been some time since we ventured into interesting releases from our colleagues at Intensity Recordings, things are thriving in the label. Between a plethora of quality festival releases, “Anywhere” by ZNZBR caught my
