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03:02:00

 



A classic reborn, Lustral's Everytime is expertly reimagined for today's scene by Newman (I LOVE) and Simone Vitullo. Overflowing with emotion, groove and mesmerizing melodies, this rendition carries the same warmth and irresistible atmosphere as the beloved original.





Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Lustral’s iconic classic “Everytime” receives a powerful and masterful reinterpretation by Newman (I LOVE) and Simone Vitullo, transforming the beloved track into a modern deep melodic progressive house gem. Clocking in at a precise 124 BPM, this remix strikes the perfect balance between warm afrohouse-inspired tribal grooves and sophisticated, layered melodic progressions. From the opening moments, the production immediately captures attention with its intricate percussive textures and carefully sculpted spatial effects, creating a rich, immersive sonic landscape. The remix is a testament to advanced electronic music craftsmanship. Its foundation lies in a finely tuned kick and bass relationship, ensuring both punch and clarity on club sound systems. The rhythmic structure leverages syncopated shakers, congas, and rim hits to create a sense of organic flow, reminiscent of live percussion ensembles. Newman and Simone Vitullo employ subtle sidechain compression to maintain energy and space between layers, while stereo-delayed synth plucks and evolving pads add harmonic depth. The use of granular effects and reverbs with long tails establishes a dynamic, late-night atmosphere, enhancing its meditative qualities. The track demonstrates excellent transitions, drops, and build-ups, guiding listeners through a carefully constructed narrative arc. Each breakdown allows the vocals to breathe and shine, introduced with lush reverb and soft filters before soaring into euphoric peaks. The drops are not overly aggressive but rely on tension and release, maintaining a sophisticated energy flow suitable for both club floors and sunset beach sessions. This thoughtful arrangement ensures BPM consistency and loop potential, making it a DJ-friendly weapon for seamless set integration. The refreshed vocal treatment is a standout feature. Vocals are placed front and center, enhanced with light harmonic distortion and subtle chorus effects, creating a sense of intimacy and immediacy. The emotional resonance of the lyrics, combined with the harmonic layering and deep low-end warmth, fosters a profound sense of immersion. Listeners are transported into a contemplative state, evoking nostalgia while simultaneously delivering a modern and uplifting experience. Scientific studies suggest that rhythmic and melodic music in the 120–130 BPM range can enhance mood, reduce stress, and improve focus during physical activity. Research by Thoma et al. (2013) in PLOS ONE highlights that music with predictable rhythmic patterns can lower cortisol levels, aiding in stress management. Furthermore, Karageorghis and Priest (2012) in International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology demonstrate that music with a steady tempo can improve exercise motivation, endurance, and perceived enjoyment. This remix’s flowing energy and hypnotic elements make it highly effective for yoga flow sessions, cycling classes, and meditative dance practices, promoting both physical wellness and mental clarity. From a performance perspective, this remix is perfectly structured for late-night or deep-set integration. Its dynamic energy and storytelling cohesion make it suitable for peak-time or after-hours moments. The track’s crowd reaction potential is amplified by its hypnotic groove and emotive vocal work, ensuring both dance floor engagement and long-term replay value. Lustral – Everytime (Newman (I LOVE) & Simone Vitullo Remix) is a masterclass in modern progressive house. The combination of meticulous production, emotional resonance, and wellness-oriented benefits elevates it beyond a simple club track into a holistic musical experience. This is a track that not only moves the body but also nourishes the mind. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Suggested Bibliography:
Thoma, M. V., Ryf, S., Mohiyeddini, C., Ehlert, U., & Nater, U. M. (2013). Emotion regulation through listening to music in everyday situations. PLOS ONE, 8(10), e77317.
Karageorghis, C. I., & Priest, D. L. (2012). Music in the exercise domain: A review and synthesis (Part I). International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 44–66.
Bernardi, L., Porta, C., & Sleight, P. (2006). Cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory changes induced by different types of music in musicians and non-musicians: The importance of silence. Heart, 92(4), 445–452.
Schäfer, T., Sedlmeier, P., Städtler, C., & Huron, D. (2013). The psychological functions of music listening. Frontiers in Psychology, 4, 511.




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03:18:00

 


One of the most iconic classics from The Space Brothers under their Lustral moniker, ‘Everytime' receives a stunning deep house rework from IDEMI. Already supported by the likes of Kettama, Chris Stussy, Obskur, Prospa, Riordan and Salute, this fresh take blends nostalgia, warmth and irresistible groove into a truly memorable dance floor experience.

Discover 'IDEMI & Lustral - Everytime' HERE ▶ https://Armada.lnk.to/EverytimeYA




Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]One of the most iconic classics from The Space Brothers under their Lustral moniker, ‘Everytime,’ receives a stunning deep house rework from IDEMI. This fresh take blends nostalgia, warmth, and irresistible groove into a truly memorable dance floor experience. Clocking in at 132 BPM, this deep melodic house remix is a masterclass in contemporary production techniques. IDEMI employs a meticulously crafted sound design, starting with smooth, chunky basslines that are layered with precision to deliver a warm, full-bodied low-end presence. The basslines are synthesized with analog emulation plugins, giving them an organic, rich texture that complements the track's groove. Thumping drums are engineered using a combination of carefully processed kick samples and layered snare claps, all treated with subtle saturation and parallel compression to maintain punch and clarity. The rhythmic foundation is enhanced with playful, syncopated percussion, which includes shakers, bongos, and subtle hi-hat variations. These percussive elements are programmed with dynamic velocity changes, adding a human touch to the groove. The breakdown showcases truly magical melodic guitar riffs, recorded live and processed with reverb, delay, and chorus effects to create an ethereal atmosphere. Underneath, a breakbeat sequence introduces a contrasting rhythmic texture, providing dynamic contrast before seamlessly transitioning back to the four-on-the-floor groove. This sequence is crafted using chopped drum loops, layered with atmospheric pads and filtered white noise sweeps for added tension and release. Vocal treatment is another standout element. The well-known vocal sample from the original track is meticulously time-stretched and pitch-corrected to fit the new arrangement, while additional processing with EQ, reverb, and delay enhances its emotional impact. The vocal sits perfectly in the mix, evoking deep emotional resonance. The result is hypnotic, danceable, and truly exciting, embodying futuristic house vibes. IDEMI’s remix of ‘Everytime’ is not just a tribute to the original but a reimagined masterpiece that resonates with both classic and modern electronic music enthusiasts. #PureGold Love iT[/content][item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
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21:25:00

 


Touching down on Armada Chill with the first song of their upcoming ‘Manifesto’ EP, long-esteemed duo Lustral evoke strong emotion with ‘Fine’. Mirroring the chaos of the contemporary world in vibe and production while the vocals come bearing words of reassurance, this track offers a sense of perspective through nothing but authentic sonics.



Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[item value="10"] Lustral - Fine [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Lustral, the esteemed side project of the Space Brothers, has graced us with a new release, “Fine.” This captivating track immediately immerses the listener in a mesmerizing sonic experience. The composition features intricate spacey breaks, a soothing and atmospheric ambiance, and evocative synthesizers and strings. The standout element is the exceptional female vocals, delivering profound and emotionally resonant lyrics that elevate the track to new heights.“Fine” combines elements of indie dance, creating a relaxed and smooth atmosphere. The lyrics delve into deep emotional themes, offering solace and guidance during times of pain and uncertainty. The track serves as a poignant hymn, fostering mental clarity and emotional well-being. An extended club version is highly anticipated and would further enhance the listening experience. We eagerly await its release.#PureGold Love IT [/content]
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14:23:00

 


Darren Tate (aka DT8 Project, JODA, Jurgen Vries, Angelic) has once again joined forces with Stephen Jones & Ricky Simmonds (aka Lustral, The Space Brothers) to deliver what might very well become one of the biggest vocal trance collaborations to date!

The original release captured the hearts and minds of trance fans around the globe and now with the remix package, it is set to do that yet again. We have employed the talents of some the scene's finest up and coming producers right now. The remix package features stellar performances from Renegade System, Daybreakers and no stranger to the label Simon Gregory.

Enjoy the original until remixes be out


Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]DT8 Project & Lustral - Sunshine In Human Form (Remixes) [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]While the original was a magnificent melodic dreamy balearic trancer with strong melodies and classy deep meaningful lyrics with certain indie dance touch to them we are now introduced to the massive remixes. Firstly Simon Gregory takes the proglifting trance direction with chunky basslines, thumping drums and cool percussion while on top the melodramatic strings support the very hypnotic male vocals. The breakdown is cinematic and blissful as we wish to be followed by massive anthemic climax full of swirling synthy melodies, tension and intensity. Renegade System transforms the original into a pumping hard uplifting trance version with raw and dirty basslines, pounding tracks and earthshattering drums supported by epic synthy stabs and the cool vocals. The breakdown utilize powerful breaks section to keep the audience hooked followed by euphoric feel good positive climax to blow your shocks off. Daybreakers remix keep the nostalgia level really high with techy basslines, metallic percussion and synthy layers along with the cool vocals. If you love the classic trance melodies then this particular version will be 100% your favorite without doubts. Top remix package no doubt! #PureGold Love IT   [/content]
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