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
February 27, 2024By Gonz Alo
• The legendary vocals, loud and clear • Elegant bassline and percussions • Not risking too much in the drop, are we Let me say that “It’s Not Right (But It’s Ok)” sounds possibly like a 2024 hit. Like Mr. Belt & Wezol never did it… Also, sampling Whitney Houston is an easy way to
February 23, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Happy Rave vibes with a German touch • Something familiar in the vocals… • Excellent sound design Oh, it’s about time CIIMera is introduced to our readers! The German alias has a knack for Euphoric Hardstyle— specializing in a “Happy Rave” vibe which producers like W&W and AXMO are reviving alongside other well-made club
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
• The vocal loop is amped up • Hyperpop and 2000s Trance, with a nostalgic piano • Look at how the trend’s evolving! This remix from P.A.F.F. makes me so happy— not only have I rediscovered “leavemealone” from Fred Again (a certifiable masterpiece)— but it’s a suitable case of the potential held by the “Euro
January 13, 2024By Gonz Alo
• 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
January 5, 2024By Gonz Alo
• Metal plus Dubstep • Hard techno ending • Brilliant sound design New year, new beginnings, they say: and what better than applying that maxim to one of our initial reviews of 2024? The first week of January usually doesn’t see that many releases getting out, although our attention got snatched by the latest project
December 28, 2023By Gonz Alo
• The Insomnia pluck as lead • Soulful vocals • Dance-pop setup In a fairly interesting move— one not quite expected— Justin Mylo revealed an interesting twist with “Rescue Me,” which came out this weekend. Paired with vocals from the established dance music vocalist Karen Harding, the track is an ode; an homage to the
November 26, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Excellent initial sequence • Thrilling vocal performance! • Something amiss in the drop It’s nice to see KSHMR returning to EDM after his successful Indian hip-hop album “Karam“. A producer experimenting with new sounds in a genre he has familiarity with and passion for is fun— and while I am not the target audience—
November 17, 2023By Gonz Alo
• 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
November 16, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Classic EDM combining indie elements and guitar riffs • Optimistic and high-spirited atmosphere • A radiant vocal performance by ruben. What happens when you combine Tollef’s funky guitar artistry and Nu Disco production skills with the eclectic Future House influences of Aiobahn? The answer is obvious: this joyful creation! Released on Don Diablo’s HEXAGON,
November 15, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Linear and predictable • Brazilian Bass groove, big room synths • Short duration Two powerhouses in the EDM scene getting together isn’t commonplace— especially considering Tiesto and R3HAB– who have rightfully pioneered and shaped the dance music scene at its peak. So when two first-rate artists finally decide on an official collaboration, expectations are
November 5, 2023By Gonz Alo
• 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
October 28, 2023By Gonz Alo
• A Plot Twist with Different Elements and BPMs • Loaded with Lasers, Fills, and Intense Vocal Elements • Even More Aggressive Than the Original “Ground Shake“ wasn’t exactly a mellow tune to begin with, but now it’s been taken to a whole new level! The original track, a collaboration between Crankdat and Bandlez, is
October 21, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Well, the original was even higher • Don daringly experimenting • From Future Bass to Future House, with elegance Yet another great creative gesture from Don Diablo has arrived: this is a gorgeous remix to discuss, going back to his roots like “Still Cutting Shapes”… with elegance and innovative intentions, and pushing aside any
October 16, 2023By Gonz Alo
• Plethora of sound design • Evolving layout • Sparse, with subtle details Mau5trap fans were pleased to their cores when “Hypnocurrency” was revealed to the public, and for all the right reasons. Combining the might of the revered Deadmau5 with the powerhouse talent REZZ was expected with an abundance of hype. Nearly two years