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Black Hole Recordings proudly introduces a new addition to the artist roster with the signing of Dallas, Texas-based DJ/producer, Pōston. Though the name might not yet sound familiar, Pōston will likely be found at the top of the charts with memorable vocal trance tunage, beginning with his first single, “Stranded,” and a catchy follow up with Linnea Schössow due later this summer.
With his debut effort, Pōston joins forces with London dance music artist, Lizzie Curious, for a seven minute spine tingling rollercoaster. Poston’s masterfully crafted production skills take center stage just as “Stranded” begins with a crisp, pounding bassline. Building quickly like crashing waves, larger than life snares soon intermix, making way for a mystical chord progression that highlights Lizzie’s unique, haunting vocal performance.
Fans of Lizzie’s massive 2011 hit collaboration, “Departures” with Robbie Rivera/Cosmic Gate, will appreciate the self-penned vulnerable yet relatable lyrics that keep “Stranded” in a league of its own. Poston further cements that notion with a hair raising breakdown capable of wringing every subtle nuance of emotion from each listener. The dark yet uplifting breakdown features sweeping strings and solemn piano chords before the crashing bassline returns with a dash of added spice to disrupt the dancefloor.
Together with Lizzie Curious, Pōston’s major label debut sets the standard of modern vocal trance at it’s very finest. Don’t miss the first single of this rising star’s discog; “Stranded” hits Beatport EXCLUSIVELY on June 9th!
Dimitri Kechagias review: It's always big pleasure to welcome new members in our big trance family that can embrace the whole planet and producers from each and every corner of the world. The brand new talent Pōston presents the fantastic dreamy balearic progressive trance beauty Stranded. On vocals is the singer/dj/producer and label owner Lizzie Curious. The track itself is a beautiful hypnotic balearic trancer with tribal techy grooves, pumping driving deep basslines and warm strings along with beautiful colourful summery synths. Its the type of neo trance that has house elements as well and is laidback, relaxing and very inspirational as well. If you follow the sound of compilations such as In Search Of Sunrise then this track reflects really well the warm luscious cinematic atmosphere that prevails on this very tasty dreamy trancer. The breakdown starts with the melancholic piano melody that stays at the background while the vocals come to the front. It's great that includes full song and not just top lines. Lizzie sounds really expressive and her performance adds to the great soundscape that hypnotise the listener. There is no certain climax to the track as after the breakdown the track continues as in the first part in truly serious progressive trance style without overexcited uplifting pay off moment that I feel is missing in the track! #PureGold Love iT
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