House, Preview, Videos | Preview: Felix Cartal – Domo (Pierce Fulton Remix)
Posted by Middy on February 19, 2012
Pierce Fulton is not taking any breaks from releases after his huge single “Who Wants Spaghetti“. The young American no longer needs an introduction with the compilation of remixes and singles he is putting together. This remix he did for Felix Cartal’s latest single “Domo” on Dim Mak Records utilizes much of the original build with its soft piano melody and then Pierce turns it on in the break with some harder percussion and electro synths that gives this song a great club feel. Release on Tuesday so be ready. Also check out the video above of him killing it in his first headlining show at Glow DC.
Progressive House | Dannic, John Dahlback, Alex Kenji
Posted by Middy on February 7, 2012
Dannic, formerly known as the Dj Funkadelic, is back on Hardwell led Revealed Records to provide us with this funky, grungy house tune. It is lready supported by some of the best in the business, so do not overlook this gem from Dannic on Revealed Records. Get it on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Dannic – Doster (Original Mix)
John Dalhback put together the Toolroom Records Compilation that combines all sorts of tech, deep, progressive and electro house releases from the illustrious Toolroom Records, new and old, into one 40 song compilation. John Dalhback released himself 3 several songs in the compilation as he was the mixer and 3 of them are new. One was a more techy release and the other two are more progressive sounding. “Escape” is the superior cut of the two with its sweeping synth cords and incredibly smooth melodies, though the other two are quite good as well. The other two can be found with the rest of the compilation, a worthwhile purchase or at least worth looking at on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: John Dalhback Escape (Original Club Mix)
Coming off of his widely supported single with Manuel De La Mar “Acid As 303”, Alex Kenji, takes a different route this time from Acid House to a more contemporary, mellow progressive house track. This track relies heavily on string instruments with a heavy dose of claps and thumping bass in the drop with an oscillating synth texture underneath. Get this on BEATPORT.
DOWNLOAD: Alex Kenji – Chasing Clouds (Original Mix)
Albums, Progressive House | JOIA Records Presents 10 Years Of Bad Things
Posted by Middy on December 5, 2011
Joia Records, a Swedish House label that has been breaking out artists for years, has finally released their much anticipated 10 year aniversery compilation with huge names and up and comers such as Tim Berg, yes Avicii, John Dahlback, Alex Sayz, Lunde Bros and others. It takes a somewhat darker side of Scandinavian House with Tim Berg’s long anticipated release of “Before This Night Is Through (Bad Things)”, perfect for getting to the point of doing what is going on in the video above. Here are some of the highlights of the whole CD. Get it on Beatport HERE.
DOWNLOAD: Tim Berg – Before This Night Is Through (Bad Things) (Original Mix)
DOWNLOAD: John Dahlback – Kremlin (Original Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Alex Sayz – Acid Kills (Original Mix)
Albums, Trance | Anjunabeats Volume 9 (Mixed By Above & Beyond) Review
Posted by Middy on November 15, 2011
Anjunabeats Volume 9 is a mix compilation of 28 new and unreleased songs from artists on Anjunabeats mixed by Above and Beyond. It is a compilation that will leave you speechless with the range of styles and mastery displayed by these artists. All 28 songs are mixed, but it is separated into 2 separate mix CDs, where the style changes somewhat. The first CD is what Anjunabeats is known for and what its fans all around the world love it for. It starts off perfectly with one of Above & Beyond’s new tracks “Tokyo” with a teasing piano lead, relaxing synth build and soft choral chants to get you into the rest of the volume. The first CD is that melodic, euphoric trance with sensitive piano leads, flowing synth melodies, easy bass, smooth violin samples and of course the occasional female vocals that we all expect from Anjunabeats. This CD includes 2 NEW releases from Above and Beyond, Oliver Smith, Andrew Bayer, Norin & Rad and others. The second CD is more of the progressive trance/house type of releases from Anjunabeats. It has several already released remixes and singles on Anjunabeats such as Arty “Kate”, Mat Zo “Frequency Flyer” and Jaytech’s “New Vibe”. This is more upbeat trance, while maintaining the structure, bass, sensitive piano leads and uplifting synth melodies that Anjunabeats is known for. CD 2 includes the much anticipated release from Mat Zo & Arty “Mozart” and new songs from Cramp, Jaytech and others. Here are some samples from both CDs for you to listen to and if you want to get the album you can buy it from the Anjunabeats store HERE, or on iTunes HERE.
CD 1:
PREVIEW: Above & Beyond – Formula Rossa
PREVIEW: Andrew Bayer & Matt Lange Feat Kerry Leva – In And Out Of Phase
PREVIEW: Cramp – RUN116
CD 2:
PREVIEW: Mat Zo & Arty – Mozart
PREVIEW: Above & Beyond Feat Richard Bedford – Every Little Beat (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Mix)
PREVIEW: Sunny Lax – Contrast
Electro-House, Progressive House | Talent Revealed Vol. 1, John Dahlback – Grunge
Posted by Middy on November 15, 2011
Hardwell recently released a compilation of 3 songs from upcoming producers on his label. I chose the best two to show you guys from Dyro and Kura. Dryo, a dutch producer and DJ gives us “Daftastic”, which stays true to its name and has a strong sound of Daft Punk, but also puts his own spin on it and adds a new original sound. Kuru, a Portuguese DJ, has had the most success of the the bunch, with his song rising into the top 50 of progressive house Beatport charts with its trance infused build and bass driven, chunky synth drop. Get the compilation on Beatport HERE.
DOWNLOAD: Kura – Ammonia (Original Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Dyro – Daftastic (Original Mix)
John Dalhback continues his ascent in the EDM ranks and his amazing year thus far with his release of “Grunge”. With its grungy bassline, guitar like synth and heavy synths that enter at the break, this song shows John Dahlback’s fantastic production ability. Get this on Beatport HERE.
DOWNLOAD: John Dahlback – Grunge (Original Mix)
Albums, House, Trance | Solarity
Posted by GMONEY on November 13, 2011
Solarity’s recent release, “Anjunadeep presents Solarity”, was a compilation of their best tracks to date. They have a unique way of blending trance, house, and electronic music to develop smooth progressive beats. If you need to unwind, take a seat and listen. Cop it on Beatport here. My favorite cuts from the album:
DOWNLOAD: Solarity – DNA (Original Mix) – Sick at 2:30
DOWNLOAD: Solarity – Long 41 (Original Mix) – Dope at 1:45
DOWNLOAD: Solarity – Corvette (Original Mix)
Electro, House | Tim Mason Preview, Dillon Francis, Michael Woods & More
Posted by Middy on July 29, 2011
Another EDM artist taking an indie song and making it good, I can live with that. You are all aware of Dillon Francis’s Beautician, a must download back in April. Here he comes back with version number two with a different feel, but still an amazing song nonetheless. It is much more chill with less dubstep and more along the lines of his moombahton work, but it is still a great song. It is on the maddecent compilation out today on beatport and since Dillon Francis is such a boss support the man.
Dillon Francis – Beautician 2.0 by DILLONFRANCIS
Since I didn’t give you guys a download up there I feel bad so here are house tunes to make you feel better. Here is Michael Woods’ latest single Bullet. It is a song with some great synth work with wonderfully crafted builds and drops throughout.
DOWNLOAD: Michael Woods – Bullet (Original Mix)
This John Dahlback and Henrik B song is a part of EDX’s No Xcuses compilation on Armada Music. It is a great CD with a lot of quality songs so I would recommend checking it out, but out of the new tracks, this is one of the best. The piano work is phenomenal to create a more relaxed song that just rolls from drop to drop.
DOWNLOAD: John Dahlback & Henrik B – Senses (Radio Edit)