Albums, Techno | ‘Let Me Go’: Hear Luca-Dante Spadafora, MOTi, and VIZE’s Soundtrack To Summer
Posted by VMan on June 8, 2024
Luca-Dante Spadafora, MOTi, and VIZE are absolutely killing it in the music world! Luca-Dante has over 400 million streams and even topped the charts in Germany and Austria with his hit “Mädchen auf dem Pferd.”
MOTi, a global sensation from Amsterdam, has worked with top hip-hop stars like Ty Dolla $ign and Wizkid, and his tracks have hit over 150 million streams.
VIZE has scored got over 2.5 billion streams, sold 1.3 million records, and earned more than 75 gold and platinum awards across 18 countries. These guys are unstoppable.
Their awesome new track, “Let Me Go,” is a festival anthem through and through. It kicks off with a thumping beat that immediately hooks you. Then, it transitions to these grand piano chords that make put you in a heavenly space.
Just when you think you’ve got the vibe, the hard-techno drop slams in, taking the energy to another level. The second drop is goes bigger, with intricate beats that keep you dancing till the end. “Let Me Go” is a rollercoaster of emotions and sounds, leaving you pumped.
Techno | DI SUN Returns to mau5trap with “Power”
Posted by VMan on January 26, 2024
Rising techno DJ and producer DI SUN returns to the deadmau5-run mau5trap with her latest single “Power.”
DI SUN wastes no time in “Power,” immediately thrusting listeners into its menacing synth licks and sultry vocal display before catapulting off the edge into bass-boosted fury. With a penchant for fusing techno and hard dance, DI SUN crafts a powerful, rousing soundscape.
Hailing from China and currently based in Los Angeles, California, DI SUN’s musical journey began in childhood with traditional Chinese instruments. After mastering the Guzheng, DI’s passion for music burgeoned into something more intense: full-fledged techno affinity. Equipped with classical training, DI received her higher education in Musical Performance, opting to explore electronic music production. Deeply inspired by the likes of Adam Beyer, Layton Giordani, and Eli Brown, DI’s impressive sonic journey has landed her on labels like Drumcode, Nervous Records, and AfterTraxx, to name a few.
As she marches full steam ahead into 2024, listeners can expect techno odysseys from the upstart DJ and producer with more releases on esteemed electronic labels.
Techno | Kasablanca Returns with “Cronus”
Posted by VMan on November 12, 2021
Making their debut on deadmau5’s mau5trap label, budding techno duo Kasablanca unveil their first of two sonic offerings. “Cronus” is out now, and is packed full of in-your-face synths and 80s analog power. The nostalgic treat is an impressive journey through the years, expertly crafted by Kasablanca themselves. From top to bottom, “Cronus” is the exciting first look at the duos forthcoming two-track release with mau5trap.
Check out “Cronus” below, and make sure to keep your eye on Kasablanca.
Techno | Soul Brucke Releases “I Promise You” As Apart Of Maison Fauna Compilation Journey
Posted by VMan on November 10, 2020
“I Promise You,” is a easy work to highlight – strange sounds flow your way and win you over subtly, before you know it, the gradual ‘drop’ has kicked-in and you’re simply “into it.”
Maison Fauna has been on a wave of unique music releases that simply can’t be ignored. Acts like Blursome, Panar, Kir, and many others have all given music creations to the label and seen unique success moments come thereafter. “I Promise You,” which can be listened to in full above, is the last single showcasing what will finally be a 19-track compilation album, featuring a total of 22 artists of varying status’s and music/performative styles.
Striking balance of talent, music genres, all while making it fit within an umbrella of relevancy and practical curation, Maison Fauna stands out positively in the house/tech house world and beyond.
“’I Promise You’ is about me talking to my inner child and promising him that I will follow his dreams no matter what.”
-Soul Brucke
With fun instrumental hooks (for lack of a better word) built-in and a driven/creative atmosphere kicked-off here between the efforts of nearly 2-dozen artists and a busy label, there much to see with this release.
Techno | BLVCK KARIBOU Delivers Serious Energy In House Single “Poetry”
Posted by VMan on August 30, 2019
BLVCK KARIBOU hits the bulls-eye in his latest single “Poetry,” a tech house inspired tune packed with vivid soundscapes and robust, imaginative themes built in.
The single finds a balance between including a certain swing to the music while maintain a classic house rhythm within. The genres switch up mid-way as breaks and other instruments come into the mix. The end result is a release featuring a bit of something all house fans can love.
BLVCK KARIBOU have been receiving serious attention in 2019. Their heavy twist on house genres has them quickly standing out, alongside their gritty, almost-haunting brand. This is one act to keep an eye on.
Techno | Eric David Releases House-Laced ‘Whip It’ EP
Posted by VMan on July 12, 2017
THNK TNK Records label head Eric David has a lifelong love of music dating back to his childhood. This enduring passion is evident on his latest EP Whip It, a memorable display of his diverse musical knowledge and skills. From the impressive guitar solo and sultry vocals on the Latin-inspired “Sexy Love” to the understated yet powerful bass swells and guitar strums on “Whip It”, David is in a league of his own. Rounding out this this standout effort is “Natural Queen”, a darker and more ominous track than the previous two. The song’s haunting vocal stabs bring the EP to a satisfying climax
Techno | Glenn Morrison Releases Edgy Tech-Influenced Single “Hypnotism”
Posted by VMan on July 12, 2017
A bold, textured, and soulful effort, Glenn Morrison’s latest single “Hypnotism” is the lead off single from his upcoming album Dark Waters. Building on a repeating motif, “Hypnotism” brings you on a journey of carefully constructed melodic sublayers with as many as five different elements blending in perfect harmony. A simplistic yet sophisticated single, Morrison’s work gives a slight nod to both the psychedelic and goa styles, offering a teaser of things to come on Dark Waters. The b-side is a blistering remix from Italian composer Dusty Kid, who flips the original on it’s head with his intelligent, melodic composition.