House | Curbi – Discharge
Posted by Juicebox on February 25, 2015
Believe it or not, Curbi is a 16-year-old producer who was recently signed to one of dance music’s most recognizable labels, Spinnin’ Records. After spending years making tracks and working on his production skills, the England native drew the attention of future house maestro, Oliver Heldens, who promptly premiered Curbi’s debut release, “Discharge,” on his Heldeep Radio podcast. “Discharge” has all of the elements of a great future house release – bone-rattling bass lines, deep melodies, and synth quivers. Check out the track above, and keep an eye out for the release in March.
Albums | Portrait Digital Presents: ‘Gallery:03’
Posted by JT on November 24, 2014
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Welcome to the edge of the horizon. If you dare, bring your scuba gear, because we’re about to travel deep into uncharted territory. Here, the weather is unpredictable. You’ll find yourself caught between a warm breeze and icy chills. There are quiescent deserts, bustling forests, mystifying depths of ocean, and volatile skies. Indeed, Portrait Digital have brought forward a showcase of melodies and beats that can be commended for realizing, thus far, the pinnacles reached by the Melodic Progressive House/Trance genre in its story of evolution. Out December 1, 2014, The Gallery:03 eases our transition into the New Year and foreshadows a sense of what to expect in 2015 from the label.
The compilation invests in well-known talents like Roald Velden, Bee Hunter, and Denis Neve, names that have become recognized for their contributions to this scene. Gallery:03 could not start off more perfectly as Idle Earth’s “Darling, My Love Is Yours” instills feel-good vibes, soundscaping our minds into a state of positivity. Moving ahead, one realizes that the melodic progressive genre has managed to break barriers onto the dancefloor, as demonstrated by the magicians Kirill Nikolaev & Denis Neve’s in “Redline” – a track that was featured on Armin Van Buuren’s ASOT 689. Alex Byrka & EdNikoff take us into the abyss with “Atlantis,” followed by Kono who delivers a one-way ticket to drifting in the skies with “Sakuna.” Each track narrates its own story delegated by emotional breaks, chords and synths.
The Gallery:03 has conquered our expectations and is a true reflection of Portrait Digital’s caliber. It is consistent, it is quality, and it is divine.
Cover | LahLahLandMusic – “Real Love” by Clean Bandit [Cover]
Posted by BIGLIFE on November 18, 2014
You saw her Hozier “Take Me to Church” cover drop here a month ago. Now Leah Haxhi takes you to her LahLahLand of Music once again with her cover and video of this up-tempo ballad- the perfect marriage of vibrant vocals and prominent violin counterpoint. The track features a totally fresh, trance-like beat created by producer Mike Irish and original violin melodies written and played by Leah which further bring out the beauty of the way the violin fits into the original Clean Bandit version. You will be movin and grooving—seduced by the beat, vocals, and strings—along with the added visual element added by videographer Jermaine Isaac of Emerge Visuals.
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Progressive House | Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman “ID2” Released on Spotify, iTunes and Amazon
Posted by Middy on October 14, 2014
Following up a tune of “Payback’s” magnitude would have been impossible for most, but Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman have found a way to do so with ease. As Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman’s 4th release on Steve Angello’s wide respected Size Records, “ID2”, the duo show once again their remarkable ability to create powerful and emotive melodies that are fit for the biggest of stages. The duo continue on their restless pursuit of perfection with each track, as they create a perfect blend of intricately layered synths and a punchy bass line destined to get a crowd moving.
“ID2” is now available for streaming worldwide on Spotify as well as for purchase worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and all other portals.
With loads of new music set for release from the hard working duo, including the often requested “ID1”, now bestowed the name “Survivor”, “Zonk” and a collaboration with a certain Staar UK producer, Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman show no signs of slowing down as the sun sets on the Swedish summer.
Hip-Hop, Rap | Scolla – Play It Cool (ft. Skewby)
Posted by admin on October 7, 2014
Feel-good rap is too hard to come by nowadays. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not mad at any stripclub anthems that have been put out in 2014, however, with the recent release of Kendrick Lamar’s “i”, it seems as if positive vibes and less-booty shaking might be returning to hip-hop.
Here to add to that movement is Scolla with his new Skewby assisted track, “Play It Cool”. The song displays Scolla’s infectious melodies as well as the raw rapping ability of both him and Memphis native, Skewby.
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Pop | Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne – Real Love
Posted by BIGLIFE on October 3, 2014
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Clean Bandit took the summer, and never gave it back. With their latest hit, “Real Love”, they’re poised to take the winter as well. Jess Glynne’s soulful vocals make the track, with incredible writing and infectious melodies that give “Real Love” the potential to be a radio smasher.
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Progressive House | Arias & Greg Cerrone – Foot Steps
Posted by Middy on September 16, 2014
What was thought to be a Size release for a long time has been released on Ultra Records. First premiered by Steve Angello at UMF, (hear that roar!) the massive “Foot Steps” from Arias and Greg Cerrone is finally here. The tune has parts from both artists, as Greg Cerrone channels the same melodic mastery he displayed on “Nightventure” and Arias adds his equally potent skills crafted melodies and layering. These foot steps are coming towards you and they are loud quite powerful.
Beatport: Arias & Greg Cerrone – Foot Steps