All posts tagged in Techno
I have been sitting with “maintenance mode” for a few days now, and honestly, it is a weirdly uncomfortable experience in the best possible way. We are used to “breakdown” albums and we are used to “triumph” albums, but Melissa Geurts has managed to capture the boring, itchy, quiet middle ground. It is the sound
• Perfect blend of old-school vibes and Hyperpop energy • Creative vocal rework that feels fresh • A solid collaboration that bridges the gap between eras I had high expectations for this one, and “True Faith” definitely delivers as a very interesting tune. This collaboration between TRIIIPL3 INC., Danimal, and Discotronic takes the Happy Hardcore
• A chaotic blend of Techno, Trap, and Hyperpop • Brutalist sound design • Unforgettable energy for the festival season Trust me, this unpredictable collab worth your time. KSHMR really found gold with this one. “Hellhole”, despite the scary name, is one of my favorite bangers recently. It is so intricate that I actually struggled
• Brutal lead synth creates a “yin and yang” vibe • Minimal intro hides a massive Electro House buildup • Aggressive Techno kicks add the perfect amount of grit It took a minute, but “one of those days” is the track that officially convinced me. I’ll admit, my first impression was a bit shaky, but
• Hard techno pressure with trance-like melody • Orchestral elegance without the cheese • A clear step forward for a rising talent What Reflect delivers on “time” feels inevitable in the best way. Like this sound was always coming, he just needed the right moment to lock it in. The result is a genuinely exciting
• Wiz Khalifa meets Hard Techno energy • Iconic vocal loop reimagined for the club • A clean, modern twist on a classic hit And of course we needed a Techno rework of this Wiz Khalifa banger. “Black and Yellow” is one of the most recognizable tracks in hip hop, and easily one of my
• Old-school lead with a new-school punch • Build-up that fires up any crowd • Festival-ready and dangerously fun Is it good… or up to no good? D’Angello & Francis are back with another blast of their signature aggressive Techno sound. “Up To No Good” is pure acid-fueled madness, built to melt faces and light
• Launch of Just Records with debut single • Straightforward techno structure with punchy bassline • A bit predictable but still fun in the long run I’ve been following Justus for a while now, ever since that beautiful release on Spinnin’, “Meant To Be“. Since then he’s been collecting collabs with some of the biggest
• The original “Pleasure Model” was dark, uncanny, unforgettable • 150 BPM techno tones it down with hypnotic restraint • 172 BPM DnB tears it apart with snarling aggression The original “Pleasure Model” from 2017 is one of those tracks you never forget. A collab between Noisia and Former that felt more like an atmosphere
• Latin energy without clichés • Bold orchestral buildup • Surprising Big Room edge When I reviewed “Solus” a few months ago, I told you Mannie Sapra had potential. His Mainstage Techno was super creative and energetic, with a way of building tension that honestly amazed me. And now here we are, on main Revealed,
A curious title, a comeback after decades, and a blend of sounds coming from both US and Lithuania.“Inperimental” is a mix of vibes, old and new, and a profound project that impressed me. Both visually and musically. Behind the album is Plasma, a Lithuanian electronic duo that lit up the Baltics’ ’90s rave scene with
• Psy bass, classic Trance, dark Techno buildup • Dreamy atmosphere but still hits hard • Kinda eerie, kinda beautiful Spectral Trance, anyone? This new one from nilsix, aka Ørjan Nilsen + Mark Sixma showed up on Dreamstate and immediately caught my ear. “Ghost in the Machine” has that exact balance of weight and weirdness
• Brazilian Bass and a blend of genres • Elegant strings add unexpected sophistication • Professional production that shines in the details RadWulf continues to be one of the most interesting characters in EDM right now. The guy literally claims to be from the future, and I like the whole cyberpunk aesthetic in his trippy
• Focus on the melody, non on the kick • Good fit for workout playlists • Balance between old-school and new trends STISEMA‘s latest track is taking over my gym playlist in a big way. Titled “Energy“, it’s a killer release from the Norwegian DJ, together with The Rocketman, released via Maddix’s Extatic label. Our
• 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 dark, modern Techno vibe with a captivating atmosphere • Smooth transitions and a funky 90s vocal touch • No-frills, effective drop that hits just right Let me introduce you to a fresh pair of names: Dovble V and Karl Oksari. These two have already teamed up on tracks like “Rockt Den Groove” (worth
• A bold fusion of 60s soul and futuristic Hypertechno-Trance • Nostalgic 90s synths meet frenetic Hardstyle energy • A chaotic yet oddly cohesive dancefloor weapon This is quite a strange rework, both in its final outcome and its choice of source material, which comes from a very different era. The Marvelettes’ “Please Mr. Postman”
• A fresh take on a 2004 Eurodance track • Squeenzie‘s vocals are warm yet vivid • The drop fuses aggressive Techno with Hardstyle vibes This Hypertechno cover starts off strong, choosing the underrated 2004 Eurodance track “Lonely” by Deep.Spirit. While I wish I could dig up more about the original artist (there’s not much
• Good balance between nostalgic and contemporary EDM • Impressive vocal presence • Pushing the genre boundaries The classic “Up & Down” by Billy More now showcases a Techno vest! Very curious rework today, as the Rave Techno genre is entering the music world with more and more revisitations of the classics, often with disappointing
Hold on! New remixes just dropped! SEVEN is a queer, FLINTA*-leaning label blending house and techno, focused on providing a new blend of House and Techno to the scene, which feels rather saturated lately. And that’s why I’m so pumped. The debut single is very promising: “Hold On” by CRYME, the founder. It features 4
Fritz Kalkbrenner is no stranger to us. The German icon, first known to the masses for the global hit “Sky & Sand” with his brother Paul, and then for a sequence of Gold and Platinum hits, is a stable member in the Techno olympus of stars. He has performed at some of the world’s biggest
