Electro-House, Progressive House | Qulinez – Bamf & Dynamic
Posted by Middy on December 3, 2012
Alexander Lager and Johannes Gustafsson better known as Qulinez have exploded onto the scene this year ever since they joined the Size Records family and released their single “Troll” that was one of the biggest tracks of the first half of the year. While it may be frustrating to have to wait on some Size Records releases due to how flush it is with talent and incredible tracks, this Qulinez EP is a great way to send out the year for the label, unless they pull something out of their sleeve last minute. “Bamf” has seen the more support of the two, hinting at the signature Qulinez sound, while adding jarring saws and a forceful bass line. “Dynamic” goes the more melodic route, honing in on a climax of big room synths, while still adding the pitched elements that have gotten Qulinez to this point.
Beatport: Qulinez – Bamf & Dynamic
Preview, Progressive House | Qulinez – Bamf / Dynamic EP (Preview)
Posted by Middy on November 8, 2012
Qulinez exploded onto the scene with their single “Troll”, which has now reportedly been put back in its cage, and with a slew of successful remixes under their belt, the Swedish duo have cemented themselves as a name to be reckoned with on the Size Records roster. They are ready to send off 2012 with a two track EP, “Bamf / Dynamic” that gives the contrast of a grinding electro track and a big room progressive track in what they hope can be the capstone of an incredibly successful year and jumpoff point for 2013.
Progressive House | Steve Angello & Third Party – Lights
Posted by Middy on October 26, 2012
As seen on “Until Now“, Steve Angello’s new track with fellow Size label mates Third Party, “Lights” sees its full release. The track has been heavily supported by Pete Tong and others with its soaring melodies and explosive entrance to a drop of powerful synths and alternative bass lines. Steve Angello with this track and “Yeah” is giving us a glimpse of what we will see from him post SHM, which is quite a departure from Steve Angello pre-SHM and that may be good or bad depending on your tastes in dance music.
Electro-House | Steve Angello – Yeah (2011 Version)
Posted by Middy on October 25, 2012
After releasing the newer version of “Yeah” that he felt was better for his sets earlier this month, Steve Angello makes good on his promise and gives away the 2011 version of “Yeah” for free. Size Records released a shorter version of the track yesterday and earlier today the full version was released. The song gives us the signature guitar riffs that became synonymous with this track and the “Yeah” chants that would control a crowd. To get the download all you have to do is sign up for their mailing list, which you can unsubscribe from right after getting the download.
Download: Steve Angello – Yeah (2011 Version)
Progressive House | Steve Angello – Yeah
Posted by Middy on October 5, 2012
I have mixed feelings about this track. “Yeah”, as many of you probably know has been in the works for a long time and has been a staple of Steve Angello sets for a couple years now. This version fits in with the current festival climate with its progressive melodies, however the original (as seen above) had a certain raw power to it with the commanding guitar chords and was stood alone in its unique qualities. In sets, you may not have known the track, but you knew when to yell “Yeah” and you knew those powerful guitar chords. It was intuitive and just came natuarally. It was like a rallying cry. The new version is not bad, it is rather quite good, but it does not capture the spirit and power of the original. Fret not, there is good news on this front. When you buy “Yeah”, 50 cents will be donated to the Size Foundation and you will receive a free copy of the 2011 version at some future date.
Albums, Progressive House | AN21 & Max Vangeli – People Of The Night (Album Review)
Posted by Middy on September 10, 2012
AN21 & Max Vangeli released their long awaited artist album “People Of The Night” this week after months of delays and teasers of tracks on the album to some mixed reviews. AN21 & Max Vangeli themselves have put out some very successful singles and blossomed into world renowned DJs in their own right, but the next step of an artist album was something they still had to accomplish. This album takes steps, but does not take the leap that we had hoped for from these two talented DJs. The listener is finishes the album not totally satisfied and left wanting a bit more. We have to wonder what were some of the other tracks that did not make the cut for the album and maybe the selection was not the best.
That is not to say that this is a bad artist album by any stretch of the imagination. The first time through you may feel that their were only a few tracks that stuck out to you and the rest were generic fillers. While there are a few tracks that do sound a bit generic, on further examination of this album, you begin to like this 15 track album a bit more. Read on to dive in to the rest of the album.
Progressive House | Eddie Thoneick & Norman Doray – Celsius
Posted by Middy on July 23, 2012
Steve Angello’s imprint, Size Records is a label that does not have many releases, but when it does you have to pay attention because they are always of the utmost quality. Norman Doray & Eddie Thoneick’s release “Celsius” is no different in an already heavily supported track sure to make some late season festival damage. A subtly complex synth chord progression dominates the track in its melodic form with a heavy driving bass line and well developed layers.
Beatport: Eddie Thoneick & Norman Doray – Celsius