DJ-Set, Events, Progressive House, Trance | Mat Zo feat. Linnea Schossow – The Sky + Fun Bus Mix
Posted by Middy on May 16, 2012
The eclectic Mat Zo has provided the world with a single to follow up his potent Bipolar EP. Mat Zo or MRSA or MRZO, his Drum N Bass monikers, is known for pushing the boundaries of genre or totally ignoring them, making music that incorporates many different types of sounds and rhythms into one track. To really stand out now a days you not only have to be able to have your own unique sound, but also be able to have many different sounds and Mat Zo has done that. “The Sky” uses angelic vocals from Linnea Schossow, a moving bass line, emotive synth melodies and adept key play culminate in a hands in air break. Anjunabeats and Mat Zo have done it again.
Mat Zo feat. Linnea Schossow – The Sky – Beatport Link
Mat Zo in preparation for going on Porter Robinson’s “Language Tour” with The M Machine released this 50 minute mix with tracks ranging from Mord Fustang to Eric Prydz to Mat Zo himself. The Language tour will be hitting all the major cities across the US this summer in June & July so you really need to get to one of those shows with these three artists performing each night. Get your tickets HERE & dates after the jump.
Albums, Review, Trance | Dash Berlin – #musicislife
Posted by Mach on April 27, 2012
#musicislife, what I hope to be one of the most used hash-tags today. At the moment I am writing this it is Thursday still and I am only 3 tracks in and my mind is completely blown. Dash Berlin is a legend when it comes to vocal Progressive Trance. Armada music must be celebrating this albums success already and it’s not even released yet.
Now this where I have finished listening to this album. I am completely speechless, this was one of the most incredible albums I have listened to in a long time. It is insulting for me to have any favorites from this, each track is amazing on its own. If I was held at gun point my top 5 would be ‘Better Half Of Me,’ ‘Silence In Your Heart,’ ‘Go It Alone,’ ‘Like Plates Spinning,’ and ‘Fool For Life.’ The 5 tracks cut me deep, the emotions of them are almost overwhelming which is why I chose them. To give a run down on all the different vocalists featured on this album would take ages. With that said though, it is incredible how many different great female and male vocalists were featured on this. Including the amount of artists that Dash collaborated with. From now on when people ask me for good Trance, I will just tell them to listen to this entire album.
DJ-Set, Trance | W&W – Shotgun
Posted by Middy on April 13, 2012
W&W were able to release single “Shotgun” on Tuesday after a few delays with Beatport (how surprising) and it is a massive track. With the new FNT 2.0 it has been rare for me to post trance tracks so you know this one is really good. This track is hard hitting from the first drop of short choppy bursts of bass and distorted synth to the last drop with the same progression except with big room synths. The build in between sets the stage for the massive drops in the latter part of the track.
Below is their set from ASOT550 in Den Bosch on March 31st, which in my opinion as someone in attendance was the best one there; even with that stacked line-up. Their set had an incredible amount of energy from the first second to the last and they were having a blast up on stage. The amount of unreleased tracks played was a bit absurd and shows the future they have ahead of them. Tracklist after the jump.
W&W – Shotgun – Beatport Link
W&W – Shotgun – iTunes Link
W&W – A State Of Trance 550 Den Bosch 31/3/2012
Albums, Contests, Trance | Paul van Dyk – Evolution + Giveaway
Posted by Middy on April 3, 2012
Paul van Dyk has finally released his 6th artist album “Evolution” and it does not disappoint. The wait has been excruciating for his fans after years of working on this album and countless release date delays (I went to an “Evolution World Tour” show in July last year). This album has something for everyone, from the long time trance heads, to even those who ignore everything that has to do with trance. The album crosses genre flawlessly from one song to the next with progressive anthems, some heavier tracks and of course plenty of that signature trance style from Paul van Dyk that made him the number one Dj in the world. Check out the album below and hit read on for a more in depth look at the album and the signed album & poster giveaway winner announcement (You have another 36 hours to claim your prize).
Albums, Contests, Trance | Paul van Dyk Signed Album & Poster Giveaway
Posted by Middy on April 1, 2012
We are teaming up with Paul van Dyk and his people to give away a free signed copy and signed poster (as seen above) of his upcoming artist album “Evolution”, set to release April 3rd. This is his 6th studio album and his first since 2007. This is an album you will not want to miss out on with 2 collaborations with Arty, including a trancey Drum N’ Bass track that blows your mind and Paul van Dyk’s signature female vocal anthems. To win this wonderful prize you can do one of two things.
Option 1: Comment on this post why you should win the signed CD & poster.
Option 2: Like both FreshNewTracks & Paul van Dyk on Facebook & then create a post that tags both of them and mentions the giveaway.
Winner will be announced April 3rd.
Also check out Paul van Dyk’s latest single “Everywhere” from the album. It is slightly slower than the normal Paul van Dyk but with excellent male vocals from Fieldwork, this defiantly something to check out. Make sure you have his other singles “Verano” & “The Ocean“, one of his collaborations with Arty.
Albums, DJ-Set, Interviews, Trance | Paul van Dyk ft. Arty – The Ocean
Posted by Middy on March 23, 2012
Now this is just one of those trance combinations that you dream about. Arty is back to work with the legend Paul van Dyk on his studio album “Evolution”, delayed once more and now set to be released April 6th. This is the trance we used to get from Arty and what you expect from Paul van Dyk with some amazing female vocals to top it all off. This shows that Arty still has it in the realm of trance and whatever track he touches will be pure genius. This Paul van Dyk album is shaping up to be very interesting conglomerate of tracks with the progressive anthem “Verano“, “Eternity” a poppier track and now this trance masterpiece. Should be interesting to see how the rest of it all turns out. Also check out this interview with Paul van Dyk where he talks about the album including a drum and bass collaboration with arty?, his radio show and tears top 40 music a new one in the most calm and measured fashion. After the jump check out Mat Zo’s set from Group Therapy in Miami last night.
Progressive House, Trance | Cosmic Gate Remixes
Posted by Middy on March 23, 2012
First up is Cosmic Gate’s massive remix of Emma Hewitt’s single “Colours”. The single was already given remix treatment by the legend Armin van Buuren, the German trance duo gives it a go with this incredible uplifting, energetic remix, utilizing Emma Hewitt’s stunning vocals to perfection as only they would know coming off of their smash single “Be Your Sound” together.
Emma Hewitt – Colours (Cosmic Gate Remix) – Beatport Link
Emma Hewitt – Colours (Cosmic Gate Remix) – iTunes Link
Somewhat lost in the fact in the release of Cosmic Gate’s remix of “Colours” was the fact that they also released their remix of “Wild & Perfect Day”. They make this track a little more trancey, taking out much of the uplifting synth and piano melody and replacing with a harder trance melody that works just as well. The catchy vocals remain and the bass line becomes a bit more developed.
Rank 1 & Jochen Miller feat. Sarah Bettens – Wild and Perfect Day (Cosmic Gate Remix) – Beatport Link
Rank 1 & Jochen Miller feat. Sarah Bettens – Wild and Perfect Day (Cosmic Gate Remix) – iTunes Link
After jump I included another Cegor remix, which is a great smooth progressive track with a quality piano lead and an uplifiting synth melody.
DJ-Set, Progressive House, Trance | Rafael Frost – Channel 4
Posted by Middy on March 21, 2012
I have posted Rafael Frost in my now retired Trance Tuesday posts, (sorry people but GOOD free trance is almost impossible to find, especially on a weekly basis) and this is his latest single “Channel 4″ out on Ferry Corsten’s, Flashover Recordings. This song has been supported by just about every major trance artist under the sun. He has a unique sound that is both incredibly melodic and hard hitting with a blend of house and trance. The formula has been championed by the likes of Arty and though I am not saying he is Arty, I think his style that combines trance and house so well with more of an emphasis on trance, could easily lead to an explosion of popularity for Rafael Frost, much like the explosion of popularity that happened for Arty in 2011. This may not be the song that does it, but I think that Rafael Frost has what it takes to become a star. He does not make that many songs, instead focusing on creating the best quality tracks possible and does not tour much, which hinders an artists ability to be seen. Either way 2012 should be a pivotal year for Rafael Frost. Also check out a preview of his upcoming remix of Boom Jinx & Daniel Kandi – Azzura on Enhanced Records. Also after the jump is Hard Rock Sofa’s Miami 2012 Podcast with the hottest songs out now and their upcoming collaboration with Swanky Tunes “Apogee”
Rafael Frost – Channel 4 – Beatport Link
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