September 15, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Dark, underground Techno with a modern twist • Eerie vocals and distorted organ create haunting atmosphere • Fusion of styles results in a powerful festival anthem ORYMA, POLTERGST, and danzen have conjured up a “monster” of a banger with their latest collaboration, “Teufel.” Released on Spinnin’ Records, this track fearlessly ventures into underground territory,
August 18, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Raw, aggressive sound • Signature distortions and dark drops • Pushing Techno boundaries Dada Life’s label, “Crash & Smile,” is all about pushing the limits of EDM, never sticking to just one style and always delivering fresh, unexpected sounds. Alex Mueller & Kaoru‘s latest track, “Techno Drug,” fits right in, bringing a new twist
July 20, 2024By Gonz Alo
• The whistle is the king of the track • Blended with Revealed’s essence • Frenetic and energetic as usual If you listen to the drop of “Remedy,” it’s quite funny at first. It’s a whistle, like the one lifeguards use. Then, if you give the track a few seconds, the bassline kicks in, adding
July 7, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Natural feeling, very underground vibe • Didn’t notice Lucas & Steve • Top-notch vocal and atmosphere For this review, I must apologize for my ignorance on the matter, since I’m not a player of the game Zenless Zone Zero. I see that its studio, MiHoYo, has gathered impressive results with its HoYoverse series of
July 2, 2024By Gonz Alo
• The vocal is overwhelming • Something’s missing in the drop • Solid structure, loved the second breakdown It’s great to see Wiwek back on Rave Culture. As one of the most intriguing figures in the EDM scene, Wiwek initially gained fame with Jungle Terror, a genre he pioneered. In recent years, he’s shifted towards
June 18, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
April 13, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
April 5, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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.
March 24, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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,
March 22, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
March 21, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
March 3, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
February 21, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
January 21, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
December 21, 2023By Gonz Alo
• 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
December 19, 2023By Gonz Alo
• 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,
December 17, 2023By Gonz Alo
• 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
December 2, 2023By Gonz Alo
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
November 29, 2023By Gonz Alo
• 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
November 26, 2023By Gonz Alo
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
November 12, 2023By Gonz Alo
• 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