All posts tagged in Techno
• Rework of the Nomad (and Bingo Players) hit • Not-so-predictable approach • Homage to 10 years of career “Devotion” marks a significant milestone in KSHMR‘s illustrious career as he celebrates 10 years of the project. Teaming up with 22Bullets, the duo delivers yet another stellar performance, showcasing their collective genius and creativity. The choice
• 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.
• Exploration of Future Rave with Melodic Techno • Punchy Chords and a Techno beat • Fascinating vocals The highly anticipated return of David Guetta and MORTEN brings us two scorching hot tracks – “The Future Is Now” and “The Truth.” These releases exemplify their signature “Future Rave” sound, blending high-energy beats with underground vibes,
• Intriguing sound design • Simple yet effective pattern • Atmospheric breakdown This new track intrigued me with its exploration of Hard Techno’s boundaries through a mysterious, esoteric composition. Mariana Bo has been delving into more aggressive realms lately, as seen in her Dark Techno release “Cantus” a few months ago. “Smoke Music” ventures into
• Wait for the second drop • Happy at first, then takes a darker turn • Cheesy vocal, avoidable As I listened to “Midnight” up until the first drop, I found myself somewhat disinterested in this Happy Hyperpop rendition. Sure, the BPMs were soaring, but it lacked that adrenaline kick I was yearning for. This
• The relentless kick keeps you moving • Eurodance meets Techno • Fun, danceable anthem “Irrational” caught me off guard, emerging out of nowhere with its hypnotic vocals and punchy kicks courtesy of TGAO, featuring the captivating vocal stylings of Scarlett—a release on Soave that demands attention. This production boasts a captivating simplicity, with a
• Tonal switch midway • Delicate breakdown • Sharp and minimalist drops As his next album approaches its release day, Boris Brejcha has already announced the opening track “Miracle” with songstress Leony. It opposes the usual traditions that the German act has held usually, instead embracing eccentricity. The often masked DJ/Producer has held the mantle
• Orchestral melody • Something’s missing… Violins? • Fresh spin on the drop The trend of blending classical music with EDM elements hasn’t escaped me, and I like it quite a lot: probably because of the impressive results from different perspectives. It’s the case in several Sinphony releases, starting from the compilation released a few
• Definition of a headbanger • Seamless Dubstep • Impressively executed buildups Space Laces is and has been a venerated icon in the bass music community; receiving heaps of praise in engineering fun-packed, heavily energetic tunes that jab every single time and manage to stand out as singular within the bass music industry. “IN THE
• Gem of a final drop • Engaging vocals • Wobbling lead balancing the bass Remember “BOOM” and “BYOB“? Then you probably shouldn’t be surprised to hear that the California-based artist Sevenn has formulated another hefty Future House hit! This time, he crossed over to the Future House music label with a rather introspective result,
• 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
In the realm of electronic music, where genres continually evolve, VANES has embarked on a captivating exploration of sound, color, and emotion. His album, aptly titled “Red Illusions,” is not just a collection of tracks but a conceptual journey into what can be described as the consolidation of Trance House. The first keyword that resonates
• Warehouse techno influences • Robust drop lead • Streamlined groove Longtime collaborators often serve the best outcomes— look no further than Curbi and Mike Cervello— who have officially teamed up numerous times over the past years. And now we have another joint effort from the said parties; titled “The Funktion” the track has brought
In the enthralling world of darkDARK‘s album “Ghost Complex” human memories and artificial intelligence unite in a symphony of experimental EDM. This sonic journey, guided by the duo’s careful mix of experimental sounds and hypnotic vocals, narrates the stories of humanity salvaged by the PETAL (Planetary Escape Through Artificial Learning) program, destined to be transmitted
• 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
• 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
• A fearless exploration of new sounds • High-Pitched Note as the protagonist • Angelic Vocal Loop in the breakdown What instantly grabbed my attention with “High Up In The Air” is its boldness in experimenting with a fresh sound, constructing an entire drop section around it, and layering a mysterious breakdown on top. It’s
• Angelic vocal midway through • Dirty Techno, lots of interesting details • Old and New united UMEK has been in the scene for a while, although I didn’t think that we were talking about three decades! The Techno head-honcho has just marked thirty years of his career with the 300th release on his label
• Eccentric craftwork • Excellent breakdown atmosphere • Techy influence with the lead Together with aliases such as Will Sparks and Timmy Trumpet, Joel Fletcher is one of the most recognizable faces in the Melbourne dance scene and its bounce subgenre, which is characterized by upbeat basses and a distinct darker sound: all available in
• Fantastic theme, given the lead used • Powerful melodic compartment • Slashing Techno bassline Here’s a techno gem that I can’t wait to share: The German creative XVW has just unveiled the gargantuan track “Ghost Raver” which definitely gave me the chills. The protagonists here are a merciless bassline and an eerie lead, constantly
• Blend of genres, nice Techno buildup • SCNDL‘s bounce is missing • Violent outcome It is quite surprising to see SCNDL and Vion Konger pair up, given that they always worked on different genres in different labels, but it is nice to have them united in “Mutate”, released a few weeks ago on Dharma.
