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Pop Dance Review: TELYKAST Unveils Debut EP: 'Feel Again' out on Armada Music

 


“Music that makes you feel.” This is the guiding ethos driving TELYKAST’s debut EP ‘Feel Again’, out today via Armada Music. Inspired by the “golden age” of early 2000s EDM and the timeless appeal of dance music hits from that era, ‘Feel Again’ revives the nostalgic euphoria of big vocal anthems with a fresh, modern twist. 

On the EP, TELYKAST says: “When fans listen to this body of work, we hope it gives them the same nostalgic joy that we felt when we first got into dance music back in the day. These songs are deeply personal to us, and we hope fans feel inspired when listening.” 

Throughout the record, the duo showcases their production prowess across five emotionally charged progressive house tracks. From high-energy anthems ‘All I Know’ and ‘Surrender Your Love’ to the heartfelt depth of ‘Free’ and ‘No Matter What’, and the infectious charm of title track ‘Feel Again’, the project offers a timeless collection of songs poised to resonate deeply with listeners far and wide. 



‘Feel Again’ continues TELYKAST’s impressive momentum, with two consecutive #1’s at US Dance Radio, plus ‘Surrender Your Love’ reaching Top 5 and ‘Free’ reaching Top 10 on the Billboard Dance Airplay chart. The pair are also on the heels of sold-out debut headline shows in LA and NYC, and are gearing up for a string of US tour dates as direct support on Alan Walker’s Walker World tour. 

Feel again OUT NOW!! LISTEN HERE


Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]TELYKAST’s latest EP, “Feel Again,” is a remarkable release through Armada Music. The EP features five standout tracks, with “Feel Again” serving as the brand new addition. The other tracks were previously released, leading to the creation of this cohesive collection. “Feel Again” stands out with its euphoric #130BPM tempo, creating an infectious and uplifting atmosphere. The track’s sing-along chorus and memorable lyrics leave a lasting impression on the listener. “All I Know” with #140BPM incorporates trancy basslines, thumping kicks, and captivating vocals, while #128BPM “Surrender Your Love” transforms into a powerful mainstage anthem with its soaring vocals, uplifting piano chords, and synths. “No Matter What” maintains the same #130BPM tempo, featuring vibrant positive synths and uplifting vocals that evoke a sense of unity among festival attendees. “Free” delivers a tribal rhythm with its #130 BPM tempo with raw drums, punchy basslines, and pounding kicks, complemented by earth-shattering synths. The EP strikes a perfect balance between energy and comfort, encapsulating the essence of an anthemic pop dance experience. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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About TELYKAST

TELYKAST is a US-based music duo at the forefront of producing feel-good electronic anthems rooted in a goal to uplift audiences and reawaken the golden era of dance music with a modern approach. Across high-profile remixes and collaborations with everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Imagine Dragons to The Chainsmokers, the boys quietly tallied over 200 million streams to date with widespread radio success. Their original ‘Unbreakable(with Sam Gray)’ spent 3 weeks at #1 at Dance Radio and reached #1 on the iTunes Dance charts. Other original songs to break #1 on Dance Radio include ‘You Got Me (with Georgia Ku),’ 'Body To Body,' and most recently ‘Free (with x.o.anne)’. ‘On My Way (Marry Me)’ remix with Jennifer Lopez also reached Top 10 on the dance charts and was featured on the ‘Marry Me’ movie soundtrack. In addition, they have garnered critical acclaim from Billboard, Dancing Astronaut, Spotify’s MINT playlist, Apple’s DanceXL playlist and more.



About Armada Music

Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.

Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.

Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.

In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.



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