Deep House, Indie | Marcio Lama Delivers the Sweet Taste of ‘Melrose’

Posted by on April 10, 2015

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Marcio Lama has made it a point to demonstrate his versatility as a producer. ‘Melrose’ is a pure rendition of this statement. It’s blissful symphonic collection of bells, wavey synths and the seductive voice of Binks delivers a work of art. This insinuates an atmosphere of positive vibes and summer sunshine. The Dominican Republican native side-steps away from his comfort zone but to no one’s disappointment. This will feed anyone’s addiction for something fresh.

Albums | A Sense of Wonder by Dan Sieg

Posted by on November 8, 2014

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A Sense of Wonder is an album entirely dedicated to our generation of lovers, adventurers, and dreamers. It is an album that inspires, musically narrating tales of victory and defeat caught in between simple moments and complex realities. It is an album that innovates, as Dan Sieg demonstrates he’s unafraid to play with our emotions by experimenting with both the uplifting and dark sides of progressive trance. He reminds us that curiosity doesn’t always lead to a sense of discovery – it can bite you right back. Released by the titan’s of progressive trance and house, Silk Royal Records, A Sense of Wonder can be commended for defining “Progressive Trance,” as it is truly a work of art.

Dan Sieg hasn’t always gone by this moniker. He paved his path into progressive trance as Dan & Sam (Sam Wilkinson) and after showcasing the timeless “Walls” with sensational vocalist Maxx Hennard (an XM Electric Area 52 favorite), the floodgates had opened. Dan couldn’t slow down. He released over 30 originals and remixes in the past year, all in lieu of perfecting A Sense of Wonder. Indeed, Dan’s 17 years of musical endurance, which started with guitar at age 8, is vividly displayed in the depth of the chords here – every pluck, bass line, build up, and transition is strategically placed to create this front to end masterpiece.

Every track has its story. Some are the product of empty nights filled with endless streams of thought, others a reflection of friends and memories made in unexpected circumstances. The album starts with the uplifting “Iris” and permeates the path for the journey we are about to begin. A Sense of Wonder plays with our emotions, bringing us summertime sadness with a track like “Gloom,” and then elevating us back to cloud 9 with “Erko.” He even curates a rendition of techno with the clever “Techbruary,” a track that took me completely off-guard when first blessing my speakers. The album has received support from artists of all kind, with “Welcome To The Alley” being showcased on Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy episode 99. A Sense of Wonder concludes with “Horizons,” a progressive track that soundscapes all five senses to attention. Dan Sieg has become imprinted permanently as a progressive trance guru with this glorious release, so be prepared and grab a parachute, because grounding yourself is not an option.

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Hip-Hop, Videos | Choices – Tarik (Prod. Matty Fee)

Posted by on September 21, 2014


Tarik has created a work of art. This short story is about all the choices we make in life and the results of these choices. This powerful video will create a lasting impression on you while showing that Tarik is not an artist that is leaving anytime soon. His mixtape is dropping tomorrow night, Here To Stay and we will be posting it on the site. Follow him below on his social media to stay updated.

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Albums, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | QuESt – Searching Sylvan

Posted by on September 2, 2014

There are mixtapes and there are albums.  Although Searching Sylvan is available as a free download, I hesitate in calling it a mixtape.  It’s too complete, too cohesive, too deep, too polished, & too original to be called anything but an album.  This, my friends, is a comprehensive work of art.  Miami native, QuESt, has supplied the magnifying glass and opened his front door.  Encouraging us not to download the project, but to listen to his story, Q’s genuine appreciation for his fans and his music is a true sign of his character.

You hear it often, but this is honestly one of those records that you have to listen to from start to finish – at least the first few times through.  There are tracks for every occasion, but to fully understand QuESt’s story, as a fan, I ask you press play and don’t next until the conclusion of “May 10, 2012”.  Then you should press play, again.

There are countless quotable’s throughout this project, but the second half of “Automatic” exemplifies to me what this story is all about.  The below is just a bite and even that doesn’t fully grasp the message he’s putting forward.

“Aspirations, responsibilities, caught between them I’m torn
Tug of war with both of my arms
Strategize the cards that I’ve drawn”

There are life lessons, struggles, successes, high highs and low lows, and most importantly an endless hunger heard through and through.  It’s still too early for me to pick favorites but the few that stuck out during my first listen through; “Biscayne Blvd”, “Make It Out Alive” (…YesQuEStCanSing), “Automatic”, “Erase Me”, “Hunger”, “Struggle Rapper”, “Jon Bellions One Way To San Diego (Outro)”, & “May 10, 2012”.  Shit, well that really narrows it down doesn’t it?  Rather than listening to me, head over to SearchingSylvan.com for a track-by-track breakdown by Sylvan himself!  There is no weak link in this 17-song masterpiece.

Production credits belong to the entire VMG roster along with Q’s in house producers, The Marvels, the homie OB, as well as other very talented beat scientists.  First and foremost, 6ix, who is said to be one of QuESt’s biggest fans, is as committed to succeeding with QuESt as anyone else out there.  They continue to grow and together create beautiful music.  We’ve heard what Logic and 6ix can cook up together, now is our chance to hear what 6ix can do with QuESt.  Feed them hot sauce with their Chipotle and hell, you’ve got bangers like “Hunger” and “Automatic” – two of my favorite songs of the year.  Next is Q’s in house producers, The Marvels, who clearly know him as an artist and can craft their work to his liking.  From start to finish, these guys put it on.  Another one that may have caught some of you by surprise is Visionary’s own, Logic.  For the avid listener, we know Logic can produce and can produce well.  He’s working hard at improving this aspect of his game and his work on “Biscayne Blvd” and “No Love In The City” attribute directly to that.  And don’t let me forget OB, a resident VMG contributor.

Without further adieu, I present to you QuESt’s “Searching Sylvan”.  One of the best collections of music you’ll hear this year.

Extra credit reading: “5 Things to Know About Searching Sylvan” by the good people over at The Redefined.

Free Download: QuESt – Searching Sylvan [Mixtape/Free Album]

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Hip-Hop | Action Bronson – Easy Rider

Posted by on August 5, 2014


Hip-hop is so wack to me now. The only artist I’ll listen to, that I can honestly say I get excited about, is Action Bronson. He’s incredible live. This Party Supplies produced song is a work of art. Action Bronson is the hero the rap world needs. “Mr. Wonderful” coming soon via Vice / Warner. Put the fuggin’ rap song on man. Shout out to Big Body Bes coming through with the Fubu fruit cup.

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Videos | Dash Berlin & Jay Cosmic ft. Collin Mcloughlin – Here Tonight

Posted by on July 25, 2014


Dash Berlin has a a hit on his hands. Just moments ago, Dash Berlin released the highly anticipated “Here Tonight” video with Jay Cosmic and Dash Berlin that is nothing short of gorgeous. Shot in Mexico, “Here Tonight” is a work of art, giving what’s already a summer anthem a serious boost to the top. This is absolutely incredible track. Feel the love inside us here tonight, here tonight, here tonight!

PURCHASE: Dash Berlin & Jay Cosmic ft. Collin Mcloughlin – Here Tonight

Dubstep | SizzleBird – One Love

Posted by on June 12, 2013

SizzleBird - One LoveSizzleBird hit 8000 followers on Soundcloud, so in celebration we get one of the most beautiful melodic Dubstep tracks you will listen to all week. The song progresses deep into your soul, SizzleBird knew how to send music straight through you with this one. This is so incredible that I can’t even articulate the words to describe how this can make you feel. It is truly a work of art.

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Free Download: SizzleBird – One Love