Trance | Armin van Buuren & Markus Schulz – The Expedition (A State of Trance 600 Anthem)
Posted by Spice on January 28, 2013
We’re about two weeks out from the launch of Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance 600 world tour, so it’s only appropriate that the official theme song — which premiered a few weeks ago on ASOT — got a Beatport release earlier today. ASOT theme songs are always a bit of a marketing ploy — by design, they’re meant to drum up excitement for the tour — but they’re also frequently great in their own right. Armin and Markus’s “The Expedition” (which in some ways recalls the ASOT 550 theme, W&W’s “Invasion”) is no exception. A dark and dramatic vibe, punchy synth riffs, and a slightly higher bpm (133) ensure that this is something we’ll be hearing plenty of in the coming weeks. For more details on A State of Trance 600 and to see if Armin and the gang will be coming to a city near you, head to the official website.
In other trance news, look for Armin’s upcoming A State of Trance 2013 compilation to drop on Valentine’s Day. (Note: apparently it will feature a new Gaia track. Goodie!) This compilation is the 10 year anniversary edition and will likely (hopefully) be filled with a lot of great material. He’s also in the process of wrapping his next artist album, so, as always, many things to look forward to in the coming weeks and months.
Beatport: Armin van Buuren & Markus Schulz – The Expedition (A State of Trance 600 Anthem)
Drum & Bass | Black Sun Empire & Noisia – Feed The Machine
Posted by Spice on October 2, 2012
This monster of a track tops Black Sun Empire’s recent album From the Shadows, and I’ve got to say that it’s a total killer. No surprise there — when you put together two Dutch trios known for dark and dirty drum n’ bass, you’re going to get something that takes it to the next level. Black Sun Empire have been in the game for almost twenty years and their longstanding mastery of the breaks is on full display in “Feed the Machine” — this track basically sounds like South London in 1995, but with higher production value. This is a must have for all DnB fans. If you’re loving this, check out the album in full — it’s a behemoth, weighing in at an astonishing 28 tracks, but should be well worth it for any true diehards.
Electro-House, Progressive House | dBerrie – Voices
Posted by Spice on July 30, 2012
dBerrie’s arena-ready track “Voices” is out today on Fedde Le Grand’s Flamingo Recordings. The New York-based producer has rapidly made a name for himself with a high profile performance at Cosmic Opera back in April and remixes of well-known tracks like “Titanium” and “Rolling in the Deep.” His latest original release raises the bar even higher; with a fierce hook and punchy, high-octane synths, “Voices” is definitely something I expect to hear as we head into the final weeks of the 2012 festival season.
Beatport: dBerrie – Voices
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Chill, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Beau Young Prince – Dream Catcher (Mini-Mixtape)
Posted by J_Salzer on May 14, 2012
After a brief hiatus from the making of good music, actually, let’s call it a hibernation. Beau Young Prince has returned with a vengeance. Recognizing that he’s been off his game, Beau took the necessary steps to get back on track with this mini-mixtape. Although the tape is only six songs deep, it features Beau showing off some serious versatility. He tackles some faster paced beats, keeping up with the higher tempo with ease. And flows over the chill, slower beats without missing a beat. Admittedly, one track, Wild Things Are, I have no idea what the hell is going on with, but it’s a pretty cool beat.
I found it interesting that Beau named the tape Dream Catcher, because after his lack of quality music in the past few months, it shows me that he’s back, and dedicated to the dream that so many artists are vying for. You. All artists are out to gain fans, because they know that they’re the ultimate key to their success, and Beau knows that he’s been off his game, but he’s back. Last night, I asked Beau why he chose a bed for the cover, and he said because that’s where dreams occurred, and he really liked the image his guy brought him.
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Huey Mack – A Boy Named Hue [Mixtape]
Posted by LoffyG on April 22, 2012
Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to present to you Huey Mack’s 3rd mixtape installment, A Boy Named Hue. As an artist, Huey has come a long way since he released his debut mixtape, Bright Lights And Long Nights back in 2010. With the varying tempos of this project there is sure to be a song that will fit any mood. Whether it’s a song for those “Nights We Live For” or just something to take you a little “Higher”, A Boy Named Hue will deliver. Preview the tracks below and pick up the tape on iTunes or download free!