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02:30:00

 


Clubland’s Cupids Drop Euphoric Vocal House Anthem Amidst Global Tour

Berlin’s beloved duo DJ HEARTSTRING have finally released one of their most sought-after tracks from their viral Boiler Room set. ‘Back To My Love’ is a euphoric vocal house anthem bursting with emotion, energy, and the duo’s unmistakable “live, laugh, love” signature.

The track arrives fresh off the duo’s standout set at Parklife Festival in Manchester, landing in the midst of a world tour that’s seen them win hearts from Berlin to Bogotá. Releasing ahead of only one more UK date confirmed for 2025, ‘Back To My Love’ marks another major milestone in a breakout year that also saw the release of their acclaimed EP ‘You Are The Sun, I Am The Sky’ — celebrated with a sold-out Valentine’s Day headline show at London’s iconic Camden Roundhouse.

About DJ HEARTSTRING

Duality has always been key for clubland’s cupids DJ HEARTSTRING. Whether it’s their balance between melancholy and euphoria, the way in which the German duo bring pop bangers to the dancefloor, or their crossover appeal that makes them equally as at home on big festival stages as playing Berghain, producers, DJs and songwriters Leo and Jonas have always played to each other’s strengths.

However, long before they became globe-touring artists with tens of millions of streams who can turn a Berlin corner shop into a tiny rave (with the help of pop icons Sugababes), they were two friends making music for fun. Growing up in a small village without a clubbing scene, Leo instead discovered EDM and artists like Deadmau5 by playing the video game DJ Hero and, aged 16, seeing Netsky perform at a festival. Watching everyone there dancing to his music made Leo think it must be the best feeling on earth. Inspired, he asked his parents for a set of turntables and later received Fruity Loops as a Christmas present.

After a six-month music production course, Leo moved to Berlin, found its techno scene and was introduced to city native Jonas who, formerly a fan of alternative rock and German hip-hop, was a regular at renowned underground clubs Magdalena and Tresor. Having been introduced to electronic music via Paul Kalkbrenner’s movie ‘Berlin Calling’, he got into production and was throwing open air parties with friends; alongside one pal, Jonas was booked to DJ a small 18-plus party when they were just 16.

After several years of hanging out, it wasn’t until clubs closed in 2020 that Leo and Jonas started messing around making tunes together – though, crucially, they didn’t put pressure on themselves. Realising they could do everything using just a laptop, they bounced onto the scene in 2021 with their Trance Dance Music (TDM) sound. With a generation of new fans hungry for increased BPMs, the pair - who came up with their artist moniker after brainstorming the most cliché, cheesy, trance-sounding names possible - quickly found their hard-and-fast primed audience. Keeping their faces obscured from social media in the early days also made clear that, while they might not take themselves too seriously, it’s all about the music. When venues reopened, the duo’s euphoric yet emotionally-charged hits and high-energy nostalgia tinged DJ sets - which typically feature unreleased tunes, tracks by like-minded artists and a big hands-in-the-air Coldplay moment - not only made them stand out from the crowd, but proved a tonic for ravers ready to let loose post-pandemic. Leo and Jonas have similarly made up for lost time: in 2024, they played Japan, Europe and America, and went viral with their Boiler Room Melbourne set; this year, they’ll make their Thailand/southeast Asia debut, head to South America for the first time, play a string of festivals and tour North America.

Despite such a packed schedule, artistic evolution remains key for the duo whose next EP, the emotion-filled ‘You Are The Sun, I Am The Sky’, is the result of the pair locking themselves away in an Airbnb in the German countryside. Doing nothing except making music (and eating frozen pizzas) resulted in a four-track collection of loved-up dancefloor heaters. Ravey opener  ‘Emotion Overload’ not only gets the party popping but truly lives up to the intensity of its name, embodying the duo’s hard trance sound as synths build to a huge earworm hook before the whole thing explodes with untamed elation. ‘Last Time Under Purple Skies’ is sure to have strangers hugging, eyes-closed, beneath neon strobes, and peak-time pumper ‘Green Wide Open’ is a surefire bet for this year’s summer anthem thanks to its Ibiza-ready hedonism. Bringing the EP to a close, the comparatively reflective ‘Stay Awake’ is destined to soundtrack
that moment before the club light’s come back on – one last rush before the end of the night.

To celebrate its release, DJ HEARTSTRING will play their biggest show to date in February: a Valentine’s Day rave at London’s 3,000-capacity Camden Roundhouse that’s likely to get tears falling on the dancefloor, and plenty of calls to ex-partners. Encapsulating the pair’s live, laugh, love vibe perfectly, Jonas has the last word: “we just want people to feel something!”




Ooh 
Yeah yeah yeah
Just back up off my love
Yeah yeah yeah
Ooh I'm waiting for someone to really care
Just back up off my love
Yeah yeah yeah 

You wanted my heart
You wanted my trust
Said I was everything you ever needed 
But where are you now
I'm turned upside down
And what you said I can't believe it 
Ooh

All my life I've waited for someone to love me 
Yeah, for someone to really love me boy 
You keep lying saying I was your one and only 
All this time just caught up in your silly little games

All this time caught up in all the lies you told me 
Why you gotta lie to me 
Why you gotta lie to me boy
I'm so tired of your silly games 
Just back up off me baby 
Don't put your arms around me 
Just get back, get back yeah
Get back up off my love 

I don' think I even need you anymore
I don't really need you 
Just get back, get back
Back up off my love 
I don' think I even need you anymore
See me walking through the door 
Yeah yeah yeah

Just back up off my love 
Yeah yeah yeah

It took me so long
To see that you were so wrong 
Cause in my heart I didn't want to believe it, no
There are no doubts
I finally worked it all out 
You'll never find another love like me boy

All my life I've waited for someone to love me 
Yeah, for someone to really love me boy 
You keep lying saying I was your one and only 
All this time just caught up in your silly little games

All this time caught up in all the lies you told me 
I'm so tired of your silly games 
Don't put your arms around me 
Just get back, get back yeah

I'm so tired of your silly games 
Just back up off me baby 
Don't put your arms around me 
Just get back, get back 
Back up off my love 
I don' think I even need you anymore
Just get back, get back 
Back up off my love
I don' think I even need you anymore
See me walking through the door
Just get back
Just back up off my love
Yeah yeah yeah
Just get back 
Just get back 
Back up off me baby
Ooh
Yeah yeah yeah


Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]DJ HEARTSTRING’s "Back To My Love," which captured attention during their Boiler Room set earlier this year, stands as a showcase of technical innovation and dynamic production under Armada Music. The track exemplifies the duo's skill in recontextualizing sound, particularly through their ingenious repurposing of Andre Le Phunk's original vocal lines to complement the high-octane energy of UK house. Diving deeper into the technical facets, "Back To My Love" operates at a brisk 140 BPM, which accentuates its vibrant, kinetic character. The production structure is rooted in hard house and trance elements, marked by punchy kick drums that provide a solid rhythmic foundation. These are complemented by resonant, rolling basslines and crisp, intricate percussion layers that collectively generate an infectious groove. The drums are meticulously EQ’d and layered, ensuring that each percussive hit maintains its clarity and punch within the crowded sonic spectrum. The vocal production is especially notable. The powerful diva-style vocals are enhanced through a careful application of reverb and delay effects, lending them a spacious, emotive quality while preserving articulation and presence in the mix. The vocals undergo subtle pitch modulation and dynamic processing, crafting a layered, textured vocal performance that resonates emotionally with the listener. Synth work is another highlight, featuring lush, arpeggiated sequences that interweave seamlessly with soaring lead synths. These leads are crafted with rich harmonic content and bright, euphoric timbres characteristic of trance, often modulated with filter sweeps and resonance adjustments to create dynamic movement throughout the track. The use of subtle detuning adds warmth and depth to the synth layers, enhancing their emotional impact. Sidechain compression techniques are expertly employed, not just to allow the kick drum to cut through effectively but also to introduce a rhythmic "breathing" effect that contributes to the track’s dynamic flow. The careful automation of effects, such as reverb tails and delay feedback, adds further depth and evolution to the arrangement. Memorable lyrical hooks, particularly the repeated motif "back to my love," are strategically placed to anchor the track emotionally and provide sing-along moments for club and festival crowds. The juxtaposition of nostalgic vocal melodies with modern, high-energy production creates a compelling contrast that defines the track’s appeal. This meticulous attention to detail in layering, modulation, vocal treatment, and mixing highlights DJ HEARTSTRING’s sophisticated approach to dance music production. "Back To My Love" is not just a peak-time club anthem but a testament to their evolving artistry and technical mastery, solidifying their position within the contemporary electronic music landscape. #PureGold LoveIT [/content]
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02:39:00

 


Maximizing the dance floor mayhem, BK adds to his series of hard dance stompers with another auditory homerun. Decked out with crude kick drums, hypnotic offbeat bass and a synth melody that sticks, ‘Encore’ is what fans will be begging for at every BK show this year.

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Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]BK, a prominent figure in the hard house and trance genres of the United Kingdom, has a rich history and discography. Many consider him a legendary artist who has significantly influenced the production of other artists. Encore is a captivating 142 BPM hard house track with influences from tribal trance. It possesses all the essential elements to serve as a compelling bridge between uplifting trance sets and harder sounds. The track features stomping techno drums, bouncy basslines, and metallic kicks, complemented by superb choir-like vocals. Notably, the extended and atmospheric breakdown reveals BK’s signature anthemic synthy riff, reminiscent of classic trance tracks from the late 1990s. The production is solid and cohesive, maintaining the listener’s engagement and ensuring an immersive experience. BK’s anthemic, euphoric, and powerful sound perfectly encapsulates the resurgence of hard house music. It is unfortunate that Tony De Vit is no longer with us, but his contributions to the genre continue to inspire. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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07:37:00

 


Continuing the legacy, volume two of Armada Music’s ‘Club Classics: Hard House’ series delves into the past to breathe new life into the genre’s greatest hits. A 25-track selection spearheaded by tracks such as the Mass Medium Remix of Hammer House’s ‘The Jumper’, DJ Jean’s spin on Southside Spinners’ ‘Luvstruck’ and the Klubbheads Hectic Remix of Human Resource’s ‘Dominator ‘98’, this second volume of the series rounds up the key tracks and leading artists of a sound very much alive.



A Massive Compilation bringing under the same roof what is termed as Dutch Hard House with trancy touches as these tracks were blended in trance sets as well. Hard house at its best that will wake up memories and still are effective on any dancefloor. Instant party stompers guaranteed. 



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05:12:00

 


A series dedicated to paying homage to classics across dance genres, 'Armada Music – Club Classics' now deep-dives into hard house to push its biggest classics to the surface. Comprising a whopping 25 tracks, volume 1 of the hard house series includes the Club Caviar Remix of Lock 'N Load's 'Blow Ya Mind', Mass Medium's 'Gotta Have It', Marco V & Benjamin's remix of Klubbheads' 'Kickin' Hard' and the DJ Jean Remix of 'Piano 2003' by B.O.B. Ltd.



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08:43:00

Teased earlier this year as the opener to his boiler room set in the iconic HÖR Berlin bathroom, Marlon Hoffstadt, aka DJ Daddy Trance, has put his signature spin on Klubbheads’ 90s rave hit ‘Kickin’ Hard’, releasing today on Armada Music.


The remix, which is already making its rounds in DJ sets including Hannah Laing, taps into the resurgence of 90s and early 2000s donk-fueled fast music, particularly within trance. Klubbheads are credited with heavily influencing the genre, and many revere ‘Kickin’ Hard’, which peaked at #36 in the UK Singles chart, as the first donk track to come out of the era. Now, DJ Daddy Trance presents his own take on the classic that reintroduces the trademark rave sound to modern times while paying homage to the track’s nostalgic essence.

The Berlin-based DJ and producer is hot on the heels of his viral Boiler Room set at Glitch Festival in Malta, which amassed half a million views in just three weeks. To keep the party going, he announced a second set at Boiler Room Melbourne at the end of this month.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Klubbheads Dutch Hard House Anthem  Kickin' Hard returns with a stunning version by DJ Daddy Trance who service a really powerful headbanging fast and furious version with tough bouncy kicks and raw basslines while on top the hip house vocals along with rave style synthy stabs perfect to push the audience out  of their comfort zone to let themselves enjoy the music and escape far and away. This remix updates the harder house sounds in the most trancy direction. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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About Marlon Hoffstadt aka DJ Daddy Trance

Who shakes baby bottles by day and booties by night? Hey fellow kids, it's Marlon Hoffstadt aka DJ Daddy Trance. Berlin's first dad with a buggy full of bangers.

The 29-year-old DJ, producer and family man can already look back on an eventful career. From half-baked beginnings, trips to the liquor store and Shazam records in Ibiza, to starting from scratch. Taking things into his own hands and finally seeing kids everywhere jumping and shouting to his tracks - like the little rascals they are.

Some say it's trance, some say it's hard house. And again, others say it's just dad noises. Whatever you call it, you heard Daddy T bombs in every other DJ set in 2023 - while instant anthems like 'Call Me' and "It's That Time' passed the million mark stream on Spotify.

Not easy raising kids and BPMs - but daddy does it.

Is it good parenting that makes boiler rooms sing along like kindergarten choir? Is it his trademark whistle that reminds us to get on the floor? Or is there magic formula in his lunchbox? All we know is: Marlon is on a mission to bring Daddy's Delights to dance floors around the globe. With DJ sets that make you smile like fatherly pats on the back.

About Klubbheads

Klubbheads is a team of dance music producers and DJs from The Netherlands. They have more than 35 aliases for their recordings, including Da Techno Bohemian, Rollercoaster, DJ Disco, Hi_Tack, drunkenmunky and the caramel club.

Koen Groeneveld (IttyBitty) and Addy van der Zwaan (DJ BoozyWoozy) first worked together in the Turn Up The Bass series of commercial mixes. They started producing music in the 1990s before meeting up with Jan Voermans (Greatski) in 1995. The trio created the sublabel Blue Records for parent Mid-Town Records to release their tracks as Klubbheads. In 1996, they had their first mainstream chart hit with "Klubbhopping", which reached #10 in the UK Singles Chart in May. It was followed up with two other entries in to the Top 40, in August 1997 with "Discohopping" (#35) and in August 1998 with "Kickin' Hard" (#36). In 1999 they co-produced "The Launch" for compatriot DJ Jean, reaching #2 in September. At this time they also split up from Blue Records to found the label Digidance.

Voermans elected to end their partnership in the Spring of 2005 after ten years of collaboration. Groeneveld and van der Zwaan continue to work together under a new label, Unit 54, while Voermans remains with Digidance.


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12:14:00


Over twenty years after its release, Lock ‘N Load’s ‘Blow Ya Mind’ has been reimagined just in time for the festival season by Australian heavyweight Timmy Trumpet, Lee Cabrera (responsible for Ibiza classic ‘Shake It’ and remake of ABBA’s ‘Gimme Gimme’) and rising star Bleech.

Fit for a new generation of dance music lovers who crave the sound of the ‘90s, this rendition promises a soundscape of thumping bass, claps and suspense in tandem with sirens and rolling snares at a slower BPM than the original 1999 classic. Homing in on Timmy Trumpet’s signature sound blended with Lee Cabrera’s ear for reworking classics, this banger is set to wreak havoc across the summer.
Everything started with Lee Cabrera, who picked up on the track being played out again in sets over the past couple of years. “I’ve always loved the record and all of the edits from back in the day and had it on my mind to put my spin on it for a long time,” says Lee Cabrera. “So, I called up my good friend Bleech (‘Gimme Gimme’ collaborator) to hop in the studio and see what we could come up with.”
Then it wasn’t too long before the pair knew that to complete the track, Timmy Trumpet would be the ideal candidate. In no time at all, the almost-finished track was ready for dance floors, bringing a fresh take on the classic to 2023.
On the new version, Lock ‘N Load say, “Over the past few months, we’ve received so many videos from industry friends of DJs such as Solomun playing the original version again in their sets, so a re-release was just a matter of time. For us as the original producers, it’s amazing to see that a 24-year-old track can stand the test of time, is still rocking the global dance floors, and has now found its way to a whole new generation of DJs and producers”.


About Timmy Trumpet

DJ, producer and live instrumentalist Timmy Trumpet is undoubtedly one of the most prolific performers in the DJ Mag Top 100. An award-winning, multi-platinum-selling recording artist, Timmy has forged his way to the top of the industry alongside the influential artists taking the world by storm. His breakthrough release, ‘Freaks’, has reined in over half a billion streams, reached six times platinum status in Australia and dominated the charts in ten countries, becoming the highest selling track of all time on Ministry of Sound Australia.

About Lee Cabrera

At 19 years old, Lee Cabrera burst onto the dance scene with his hit single ‘Shake It (Move a Little Closer)’. Fast forward to 2022 and with hundreds of projects to his name, the success continues as he sees his ‘Gimme Gimme’ single approach 100 million streams after starting as an edit. To this day, it remains one of the biggest dance records in the world to the likes of Fisher, Diplo, Chris Lake, Seth Troxler, Nic Fanciulli and many others.

Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Timmy Trumpet, Lee Cabrera & Bleech collaborate to bring back to life the awesome Dutch hard house anthem by Lock 'N Load the iconic Blow Ya Mind. This new version is powerful to the max with the excellent addictive vocal sample within the bouncy banging basslines, tough drums and punchy kicks while on top the classic organ riffs and weird synthy riffs for the ultimate feel good experience. With psy trance touches and dominating rhythm is the kind of track that festivals wait for to put fire on any mainstage and it sounds great in aftermovies too. [/content]
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00:56:00




Dimitri Kechagias review: Smash The House returns with another massive creation that will please the fans of extreme big room sound as it includes heavy doses of hardstyle that guarantee to make you jump around like there is no tomorrow. Coone x Bassjackers x GLDY LX unite for the ultimate big room explosive  Sound Barrier. The production is super classy with fat bouncy banging drums, meaty rough raw vicious tough basslines that will give you goosebumps for sure. The breakdown is dreamy with orchestral strings and distorted female vocals that will bring hysteria in the planet earth and the surrounding galaxies. Don't ask me about the drop because it is so powerful and intense that you should be trained to last dancing and jumping with it from the very start to the finish point that you will wish to never reach it and last all night! Positive vibrations and anthemic forces of love will surround you as we break together any Soundbarriers! #PureBassPower Love It

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04:13:00

TIGER RECORDS : GERMANY´S NUMBER ONE EDM LABEL !!!

Le Shuuk & Mark Bale - Far Out  




Dimitri Kechagias review: Tiger records presents the next must play anthem that will energise your senses and drive crazy big audiences in festival arenas. The magnificent Le Shuuk  who was born 1987 in Stuttgart and is a DJ, producer and a master at remixing collaborates with Mark Bale who has releases on top imprints like WePlay, Armada, Kontor and many others for the mainstage festival house anthem Far Out. The track is condensed in just nearly 4 minutes and combines energetic sharp kick, powerful in your face basslines and rough aggressive drums while on the breakdown the pizzicato melodies  are merged with the feel good diva house vocal with lyrics that you will memorise once you listen to them. The drop is hardstyle influenced with metallic mad hard bass that punch you in your stomach with uplifting euphoric feel good synths on top to encourage the crowd to jump around with hands in the air and big smile in their faces. Energetic hit record that will charge your adrenaline levels straight away. 100% Tiger Festival House Weapon, Love It



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02:29:00

W&W & Headhunterz are back with another big collab.. Brace yourself: this is “We Control The Sound”.

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Dimitri Kechagias review: It is not a secret that one of the most awaited collaborations is between the awesome Dutch duo W & W with the fantastic hardstyle dj Headhunterz who is particularly successful in USA. The result of their hard work was premiered on summer festivals such as Tomorrowland where Headhunterz join them on stage to present the track to the massive crowd. We Control The Sound is finally released on Ultra Music and of course on W&W owned record label Mainstage Music. The track is a powerful dynamic ride of heavy in your face hardstyle basslines, pumping hard house drums and anthemic hands in the air synths. The old school spoken male vocal sample works perfectly to add atmosphere and drive the clubbers crazy. With fantastic calming at the beginning breakdown and then with release of epic hands in the air synths, classical music violin riffs followed by intense build up towards the extremely ruthless and totally unstoppable freaked out drop, We Control The Sound will have an immediate and lethal effect on your dj set. Uplifting euphoric synthy hooks, monstrous grooves, thunderous basslines and solid composition ensure that this track will become one of the biggest anthems for 2014 and beyond. Expect to hear it on W&W performances near you soon. #PureBassPower, Love It


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16:51:00
1-Sharpheadz - Never Too Late(Original mix)
2-Sharpheadz - Never Too Late(Instrumental mix)


Tiger ADE Weapon!


Taken from TIGER RECORDS ADE WEAPONS 2014 - Out now!













Dimitri Kechagias review: Tiger records presents the ultimate ADE 2014 anthems and one of those must have is the big room club banger Never Too Late by Sharpheadz. The package includes the original vocal mix and the instrumental version for those who prefer to focus on the music. Never Too Late is a powerful progressive house slammer with tough bouncy grooves, punchy in your face drums and magnificent euphoric melodies in the breakdown that support really well the optimistic male vocals with lyrics that anybody will identify with them and start singing along: It's Never Too Late to Rearrange your Fate, Never Too Late to Start Allover. The drop in contrast with the balearic breakdown is full on and slamming. Rough, raw and wild will attack the global dancefloors and festival arenas by storm without doubt. If you adore the sound of the big electronic dance music festivals you will get maximum pleasure by the unknown and mysterious Sharpheadz and their instant crowd pleaser Never Too Late. 100% Tiger ADE Weapon, Love IT

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18:37:00
First premiered during their much talked about mainstage set at EDC Las Vegas, and blasted through all the summer’s best festivals, W&W’s collaboration with Headhunterz, “Shocker,” is out today on Mainstage Music.

‘Shocker’ is as much of a crossover tune as you can possibly have and it’s the meeting of three ridiculously talented minds – W&W’s electro-tinged festival rhythms and Headhunterz driving hardsyle beats are joined together with a crispy distorted vocal. It’s supported by heavyweights including Hardwell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Nicky Romero and Blasterjaxx, among others.

A tune this big is aimed squarely at the main stage, and it’s turned heads everywhere it’s played. W&W & Headhunterz… Does it get any better than this?

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Dimitri Kechagias review: Mainstage Music is the always fresh, exciting and totally uncontrollable and out of boundaries and conventions record label owned by W&W who are definitely one of the busiest duos at the moment with countless gigs all over the world and mainstage performance on important festivals like Tomorrowland in Belgium. One of the coolest moment at their Tomorrowland performance was when Headhunterz appeared with them and of course the track that was playing was the long awaited Shocker. The idea to combine the Titans of the big room and mainstage sound W&W with the Titan of harddance Headhunterz sounds risky and adventurous but as we know only when you risk in your life you have chances to succeed and reach your dreams and aspirations. Shocker is a powerful highly energetic mainstage anthem with harddance basslines, monstrous maddening drums, euphoric synths and house diva vocal samples that invite us on the dancefloor to Come and Get her love! I wonder who is going to say no on that proposal! The climax is melodic, feel good, jumping and pumping with bass and euphoric synths that make you go wild and out of your head! Shocker will shock your senses so better get ready to dance. #PureGold Love iT



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21:34:00
Continuing the run of single releases from Paul Oakenfold’s recent Trance Mission album, we present a cover of what is arguably the biggest electronic vocal record of all time “Touch Me”. Originally by Rui Da Silva & Cass Fox and released in the early 00s the new adaptation by Paul Oakenfold took things in a more chilled direction – but still featuring a completely fresh take of vocals from Cassandra Fox.

“If ever there was a timeless vocal classic to cover it’s “Touch Me” by Rui Da Silva and Cassandra Fox. Originally released in 2001 this was a number 1 hit in numerous countries around the world including the UK top 40. I adore this record. The lyrics and vocals are so perfect that when it came to make the cover version I knew two things had to happen – firstly we had to try and get Cass to re-sing the vocals (part of the rules of making a cover means you can’t use any audio from the original composition – everything needs to be remade or replayed) and secondly I wanted this to be a really stripped back almost chill out track so that the vocals had loads of room to breathe and take center stage. I love how this turned out and I was so excited that Cass got really involved when she came in to re-sing her vocals. It’s a completely fresh, exciting and emotionally charged take on the original record and I love it. “

Perfecto Records are proud to present a package of fresh & exciting club and radio mixes.

Traversing styles from progressive house to trance this package contains something for everyone. From Paul Oakenfold’s big room house ‘Stateside’ mix to the deep house interpretation with Marcellus Wallace, from the uber cool Mike Koglin take or the party vibe Joyriders mix. From the tougher Perfecto Club mix to the all out trance fest from Thomas Datt – this first package covers all bases.

Watch this space for the release of the official “Touch Me” video. Coming soon.












Dimitri Kechagias review: Perfecto records proudly presents another exceptional single taken from Paul Oakengfold's fantastic album Trance Mission. On this top album the classic Rui da Silva anthem Touch Me was recreated as chill out/lounge style track that mesmerize your senses and became one of the tracks that many djs used to finish of their dj sets or radio shows. The remix package has just landed and I must confess that I'm pretty excited to examine in which creative ways this great track is heading at on this package. First of all we meet the collaboration between Paul Oakenfold with Marcellus Wallace. The result is an old school deep house meets UK garage remix that fans of that style will definitely warmly welcome and make some space to squeeze this sexy and absolutely infectious version in their sets. Paul Oakenfold Stateside remix is the big room progressive house remix you are asking for. Powerful headbanging beats, pumping bouncy in your face basslines and fantastic breakdown with the mesmerizing vocals supported by chilly melodies followed by the full on hands in the air drop with euphoric synths and maddening basslines while on the background echoes the word so much from the vocals. Perfecto Club Mix comes next with excellent thumping and pumping basslines, head crushing kicks and great breakdown that is packed with sunkissed melodies and Cassandras performance while the drop is extremely heavy with euphoric synthy leads that give you gooosebumps and shivers from head to toe. It's the excellent trance meets big room house version that djs from both camps can use it easily and maybe this is the more Armin van Buuren friendly version. Mike Koglin 2.0 version is a wonderful progressive trance version with deep driving basslines, pumping grooves, haunting dark atmosphere, cinematic strings and great percussion as well. Great breakdown that is long and teasing with Cassanda's vocals, synthy plucks and sunkissed melodies that will recall the finest moments from your Ibiza holidays followed by quite rough prog tech climax without to much melodic input to it. Thomas Datt is on board as well and just his name promises some unforgettable trance moments and the truth is that he doesn't fail to deliver once again. Energetic prime time uplifting trance with the well known high class composition skills of Thomas who carry us away for a very touching and extremely sweet and tender uplifting trance experience. Particularly his climax is going to be one of your favourites for 2014. Euphoric synths, classical music strings, acid layers and intense drive towards the unknown is what you get and will definitely become one of your vocal trance favourites of the year. Last but not least Joyriders edit is the more commercial friendly version that can be played in daytime radio shows as well and can get support from djs like Hardwell or Nicky Romero. Hit record guaranteed and looking forward for the video of course. #PureGold Love iT

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02:16:00
At just 19 years old, French producer Merzo has already gotten the support of Hardwell, Paul Oakenfold, W&W, Showtek, MAKJ and many more.

With ‘Rev’ he gets the engines running even faster, coming in for a blazing drop.

Big prog themes + Merzo’s unique style = instant party anthem!









Dimitri Kechagias review: One of the rebranded record labels that will start new chapter in its existence from 1st of September at Armada Music is Trice recordings that becomes Armada Trice. The house record label that manage in short period to become one of the hottest house imprints with wide variety of releases that cover the whole spectrum of what we may call house music nowadays and with support from the biggest names in the industry including Pete Tong at BBC radio 1. The last release under the old logo before the official launch of Armada Trice is Merzo with his explosive house banger Rev. If festival house is your sound then don't miss this essential summer festivals anthem that artists such as Hardwell or  W & W will push to the limit. It starts with rough aggressive drums, punchy in your face basslines and soon the high-nrg euphoric synthy stabs are added as well until to reach the huge breakdown that variety of synthy plucks repeat again and again the addictive melodic theme. The massive euphoric synthy riffs are unleashed without mercy to uplift your spirit to the sky. The heavy drums, bass and euphoric hooks come together to form the uplifting short section on the second breakdown before the cool vocal sample and the coming of the thunderous and totally earth shuttering drop that sounds so intense and energetic that will keep you jumping and swinging around for the whole night! When you notice the revampled logo of Armada Trice you know that the content is simply Fun-tastic! Love iT







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22:49:00
1-Original mix
2-Hard mix

Marquee Resident and Las Vegas' #1 DJ, LEMA has teamed up with the amazing British songstress, Christina Novelli to create a brand new single entitled Magnetic Nights.This collaboration resulted in an epic, progressive house, club anthem, with a magical touch to capture every EDM and House lover's heart. Magnetic Nights is that tune with the catchy, energetic, flow of vocals supported by beautiful piano chords which progresses into a big drop that cannot be missed. Enjoy!


Dimitri Kechagias review: One of the most beloved and most successful record imprints from Switzerland is Sirup Music. Magnetic Nights is the brand new highly anticipated collaboration between Lema & the beloved singer Christina Novelli. The track has all the signature elements that can turn it into a huge summer festivals anthem. The package comes with Original and Hard mix. The original mix starts all groovy with techy kicks and bouncy basslines until to land on the first breakdown that summery sunkissed guitar riffs are introduced along with sweet piano melody to support the magnificent performance by Christina that never fails to impress and she is the most sought after singer in the electronic dance music scene. The drop is rough and aggressive with electrified basslines and pulsating kick that will make you jump and dance a long without doubts. The 2nd breakdown is even longer and allows the vocal to shine on along with great cinematic atmosphere that highlights the strength of the lyrics and Christina's ability to sing in such emotional and heartfelt way. Of course the drop comes rough and fearless for the final banging moment. Third very short breakdown follows and the outro section is introduced. The Hard mix is similar to the original with main difference the harder, tougher and extra strong drop that will be adored by the hardstyle house djs who like it straight forward and bodybanging to the maximum. Club anthem guaranteed! Love iT

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00:02:00
1. Original Mix
2. StadiumX Remix
3. Mell Tierra Remix
4. Marc MacRowland Remix
5. Oliver Rosa Remix
6. Radio Edit

This tune of super duo Robbie Rivera and Lizzie Curious was originally featured on Robbie’s Dance Or Die Series, part 2 in 2011. The two produced ‘My Heart together with Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, creating this hot smasher with a very danceable rhythm. Now, in 2014, the time has come for a nice remix package of ‘My Heart’. The remix by StadiumX is perfect to rock that dance floor, as well as Mell Tierra’s take on ‘My Heart. Marc MacRowland has temporized the track a bit, letting it build up more slowly. Last but not least is the remix by Oliver Rosa, who has given the original a completely different sound. With this amount of great remixes, there is certainly one that will get your feet of the ground! 



Dimitri Kechagias review: The superb classic anthem My Heart by Robbie Rivera featuring the beloved singer and label owner Lizzie Curious returns with a huge package of exceptional remixes that will update its power on the global dancefloors. First of all StadiumX goes for a full on big room house version with emotional melodic breakdown followed by rough and aggressive drop with percussive melody on top perfect for the demanding mainstage sets. Tough, cranking but very melodic and sensitive at the same moment is ready made to rock large crowds. Mell Tierra is rising high as well with releases on the finest record labels including CR2 records and Black Hole recordings. His remix is energetic, pumping, bouncy, fat and super furious with epic breakdown packed with dubstep influences as well. The drop is full on hands in the air with hardstyle basslines, rough kick and wild atmosphere that will drive the clubbers mad without any compromise. Simply gorgeous infectious effective prime time banger. Marc MacRowland Remix starts quite minimal and chunky with wobbly groove, electrified basslines with long melodic breakdown followed by very rough and euphoric drop with hi-nrg uplifting synths doing the job perfectly to blow the speakers and create havoc on the dancefloor. Last but not least Oliver Rosa Remix is an upfront progressive house version that is hard enough to create mayhem on the dancefloor and make the festival goes jumping and pumping with hands in the air and wide smile in their faces! Excellent breakdown that is very emotional and includes short break beats sequence as well. High class remix package not to be missed. #PureGold Love It


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00:50:00
Our good friend Thomas Mengel blessing us with this banger

Play it Loud!!!!!!!!!!!!

OUT SOON ON BEATPORT.COM
JULY 7th 2014












Dimitri Kechagias review:  Thomas Mengel from Denmark strikes back on So Good Music with another sure festival prime time hot shot. Get ready ladies and gentlemen for the intense experience that is Extravagance. Superb solid composition with unique chunky bouncy rough groove combined with great tribal percussion supported well by heavy bouncy pumping basslines. The breakdown is absolutely mouthwatering with huge colourful euphoric feel good synths that will cause mass destruction and mayhem on the dancefloor. The drop is rough, sharp, wild and totally freaked out dedicated to those who are ready to let the inhibitions go and start jumping and partying hard with wide smile in their faces and totally devoted to what they do like there is no tomorrow. Extravagance is the title that captures in just one word the huge size of this very powerful track that bangs hard without any hesitation and fear for the unknown. It is not recommended to those with heart problems. Hold on Tight and let the party begin! Love iT

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20:31:00
 The German DJ and producer Duo DERB (Kai Winter and Boris Hafner) got famous with their track “Derb” and “In Africa” and produced many remixes for Hardstyle- and Tranceacts like Warmduscher, Kai Tracid and Brooklyn Bounce! For their brand new track “Derb” they work together with the dutch producer and DJ Jacob van Hage and get support by the ‘Big fishes in the pound’ like Hardwell, Tiesto, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Axwell etc. Don’t miss the the fresh EDM tune “Derb”!

On top DERB deliver two remixes by Richie Romano and Trash Gordon which will blast your mind!







Dimitri Kechagias review: One of the biggest hard trance classics is back on Kontor records. The beloved record Derb by Derb is back with 3 magnificent remixes perfect to blow your sound system and bring mayhem on the dancefloor. First of all is Jacob van Hage exceptional remix that fuses hard aggressive kicks with hardstyle basslines and cool MC style vocal samples that work perfectly to energise any festival arena! Jacob is an unstoppable force in the global EDM world and his remix is packed with adrenaline and extreme doses of raw undiluted energy. He did what he knows best with a remix that will blow the sound systems and I'm sure that this remix will rock the Full On stage that he will perform at Tomorrowland 2014. Richie Romano remix is coming next and we deal with another tailor made Ibiza Anthem hit! Hard house in your face sounds combined with pumping bouncy kicks and superb melodic breakdown with euphoric uplifting synths that will raise the hair from your neck and explode out of proportions in the monstrous and very infectious drop that will be remembered for long! Trash Gordon delivers his smashing version that follows the progressive meets electro house sound with main elements the superb tribal percussion, rough wild kicks, sharp cut like knife basslines with the main synthy hook of the original to appear only in the breakdown combined with break beats. The drop is devastating and earth shaking to say the least with parade style drums, hardstyle basslines, synthy hooks and vocal samples to keep any large crowd super happy! #PureGold Love iT

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