House | Mike Mago & Dragonette – Outlines (Original Mix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on August 17, 2014
Mike Mago, who has a huge tune with Oliver Heldens, dropped his new “Outlines” single with Dragonette on Spinnin’ Records and it’s certified fire flames. This one of those tracks that gets inside your head and doesn’t leave. This needs to be in your iTunes library immediately. Grab it on Beatport below.
Purchase: Mike Mago & Dragonette – Outlines (Original Mix)
Mix | Oliver Heldens Heldeep Mixtape 5 (Summer Edition)
Posted by BIGLIFE on August 9, 2014
Are you in bed right now nursing a hangover? Trying to decide whether you want to go out tonight? Yeah, me neither. That’s why I’m back with a new installment of Oliver Helden’s “Heldeep” series that has been nothing but fire flames tracks. There some new tracks on here, some exclusives and some that just released. If you’re looking for a future house mix, Oliver Heldens has you covered. Turnup. Turnup.
Preview | Oliver Heldens – Koala
Posted by BIGLIFE on July 10, 2014
Oliver Heldens is the darling of the booking world. Everyone loves the guy, and it’s easy to see why. I do, however, have a little problem with Koala. It’s predictable. It’s repetitive. Dare I say it’s a little too smilier to a certain future house contemporary? I won’t go that far. The bottom line is that it’s always tough to follow up a hit with another hit. That’s what differentiates a star from a one hit wonder. To Oliver’s credit, expectations are always high after a hit, and it’s hard to match the previous excitement. Do I think Oliver’s a one hit wonder? No. I just think this new offering should have been stronger.
Progressive House | Oliver Heldens – Gecko (Elephante Remix)
Posted by Mel on June 28, 2014
“Gecko” by Oliver Heldens was a massive hit and Elephante, the guy whose remixes are all hits as well decided to put his own spin on it. The memorable riff from the original remains, but electro sounds and big chords have been added, resulting in a much more high energy track.
Free Download: Oliver Heldens – Gecko (Elephante Remix)
Events | Mysteryland USA Announces Huge Lineup
Posted by Middy on March 7, 2014
ID&T’s oldest festival, Mysteryland announced last year that is would be coming to the States, after 21 years in the Netherlands and a few years in Chile. However, once SFX bought ID&T, it was only a matter of time before the move to the US happened and it appears that they are doing it right, using the hallowed grounds of Bethel Woods, where the the 1969 Woodstock festival took place, as their destination. They recently announce their lineup, bringing on a diverse cast of names from all genres.
The main stage will have your usual suspects like Kaskade, Steve Aoki, Showtek, Fedde Le Grand and Nervo, while hosting other names like Oliver Heldens, Dillon Francis and Amtrac. One of the big selling points for the festival was the Sunday School area of the festival, which will have a dominant presence with an all vinyl stage and artists like Joris Voorn, Scuba, Chris Liebing, Lee Foss, Fehrplay vs Jeremy Olander, Dubfire, Tini and many more. Other notables include, Dillstradomus, Chase & Status, Milo & Otis, with Nicky Romero hosting a Protocol Recordings themed opening party.
Part two of ticket sales start this Tuesday, March 11th at 10am EST, so set your alarms. More info can be found on their website here.
Deep House, Preview | Tchami – Untrue (Preview)
Posted by Middy on March 7, 2014
Tchami + Oliver Heldens are the future house music. Mark your calendars for April 4th because untrue is the truth.
Exclusive, Featured, Interviews | Oliver Heldens Talks Evolution, Beard Care, Upcoming Productions and More (FNT Exclusive)
Posted by Middy on February 12, 2014
Holland made its way onto the global dance music scene with dutch house and then trance. It soon, alongside Sweden, became one of the powerhouse nations for dance music. In 2014 there is a new sound emanating from its cloudy, flat and rainy populace, something deeper and more groove driven, the sound that Oliver Heldens is bringing to the world.
The 18 year old had an abrupt change in sound at the end of 2013, going from a harder, electro sound to the current, “big room deep house” style that adds energy and style to a genre that can be flat and monotonous at times (yes some deep house can be boring). His career has exploded since then with the release of “Gecko” on Musical Freedom, first unveiled as an “ID” tune, an idea he loves, and has landed him the high-profile remix for Martin Garrix’s “Animals” and acclaim and support from DJs across all genres. He is set to blow up this year and we were able to ask him a few questions about his change in style, ghost producing, labels marketing songs as “IDs” and much more. Read on for the interview.