February 12, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Touching and motivational message • Soaring melodies paired with driving basslines • Electrifying drop that feels like breaking through “We’ll make it through the storm.” That’s the heart of AFTERUS’s latest Trance release, “Through The Storm”. It’s the kind of track that sticks with you, the kind that turns a rough day into something
January 18, 2025By Gonz Alo
• Andrew Rayel’s first release on Dreamstate Records • Euphoric, melodic Trance with a powerful, energetic vibe • Perfect track for Trance festivals like Dreamstate Finally, I’m reviewing Andrew Rayel again! His new track, “The Prophet”, released under Dreamstate Records, really struck a chord with me with its energetic tone and deep basslines. This marks
December 28, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
November 22, 2024By Gonz Alo
• A fresh take on Melodic Hardstyle • Exceptional vocal placement • Transition between calm build-up and explosive energy Classy Euphoric Hardstyle alert! I stumbled upon “Higher Tonight” by Arhard featuring Jetason vocals, and let me tell you, this track demands attention. Released via Interplay, it’s a solid piece that immediately grabbed me with its
October 16, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Avicii-ish Future House • The evolving melodic structure adds depth • Bassline could be punchier Today, I want to introduce you to a small project that really caught my attention with its lighthearted style and innocent sound design. Uggly Bob, a new producer from Spain, has started his journey with a few independent releases,
August 11, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Infectious Latin rhythms • High-energy bassline fusion • Perfect summer party anthem R3HAB and Deorro are back at it! Ten years after “Flashlight,” they’ve reunited for “Gózalo.” The result? Pure fire. This track blends Latin vibes with EDM energy. Deorro brings his Mexican-American flair, laying down Latin rhythms that form the song’s core. It’s
August 4, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Excellent use of vocals • Hard-hitting kick • The whole structure sounds so adrenalinic “DANCE” suddenly got my attention with its explosive attitude. I rarely appreciate high-pitched vocals, which can easily become annoying. But especially in the new hyperpop wave, they are becoming very effective. Today’s track, “DANCE”, makes great use of this feature.
July 28, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Initial section is simple and minimal • Lovely vocal performance • Calm and introspective Released on Selected., “Secrets” is a Deep House banger produced by Welsh creator Tudor. The artist already has a solid career! Hundreds of millions of streams, collaborations with Diplo, Cedric Gervais, Hayden James, and more. Now a staple name on
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 17, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Two intriguing takes on both breakdowns • Splendid vocal execution • Experimental approach, much appreciated Hyperpop in NCS! I’m not surprised as this new trend fits the usual NCS sound, and there are plenty of talented artists to pick from. Today, we have Ghostnaps, a talented producer from Boston with some interesting releases in
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
June 17, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Solid signature sound in the drop • Great vocal performance for this kind of piece • The breakdown is Avicii-influenced It’s been a long time since I’ve reviewed something from Syn Cole, the Estonian veteran who began his career on LE7ELS. Since then, he’s been on a long journey with millions of streams and
May 9, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Of course, a rework. And a follow-up of “Thank You” • Eminem’s hit transformed into a Festival mix • Gabry Ponte added a spark of vitality to the drop Here we go again: the trademark DV&LM mega collab, often accompanied by super famous names and perceived as lacking substance… Except, this time, it’s different.
May 8, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Unpredictable 4B Vibes • The protagonist is indeed the bass • The secret is the vocal and… Let’s take a moment to appreciate the journey of 4B, one of the most eclectic producers in the scene. With a decade of career under his belt, he’s amassed an impressive array of fresh sounds, collaborated with
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 10, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Orchestral elements shine in the breakdown • Drop packs a punch without going overboard • Could benefit from more intensity in the finale After retiring from the NBA, Shaq ventured into the world of Dubstep with a fervor and a mission to shake things up—a move I truly admire. While I initially had my
March 6, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Y2K and retrofuturistic aesthetics • Polished and creative production • A nostalgic trip with modern finesse It isn’t every day to come across niche underground subgenres getting exposure on huge labels— especially Monstercat— within the EDM community, but here we are! The eminent label saw the potential in promoting nuphory and Luna Lenta‘s latest
March 5, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Punk rock in the breakdown • Captain Curtis‘ growing expertise in “modern” Italo Dance • Catchy, fun track for those nostalgic Some months back, I touched on the allegations about Timmy and his ghost producers — and my opinion remains unchanged. There’s a need for transparency in EDM, however that’s for another day. “Just
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 29, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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