A high-impact production unrivaled by few, ‘Red-Five’ sees U.K. mainstay Rub!k return to A State of Trance after his early-2023 release ‘Shelter’. Tapping into a high-octane sound set that doubles down on dance floor mayhem, this record cranks up the intensity big time.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Rub!k is one of the finest proglifting trance artists with releases on the finest record labels so far. He lands on ASOT with the stunning Red-Five. The track stays true to its promises and follows the well known, tried and tested sound of the producer without any surprises. Pure energetic uplifting pulsating basslines, big thumping drums, pounding kicks and superb rave infused synthy stabs in the breakdown leading to the euphoric hands in the air climax and then in another breakdown that teases the listener to lead to the more big room sharp and rough tech trance infused section perfect to pump the blood! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Back on A State of Trance after a string of releases on Armind, LÜRUM drops a brilliant vocal cut designed to blow minds and souls alike. Featured on the ‘A State of Trance Ibiza 2023’ album, ‘Forever Young’ is forceful, atmospheric and able to set the tone on mainstages worldwide.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]LÜRUM is one off the brightest examples of new artists with very personal trance sound taking cues from progressive trance and melodic techno. Forever Young is another true masterpiece with pulsating basslines, thumping drums, energetic kicks and punchy grooves while dark dystopian sharp as knives decorate the track building its gloomy moody atmosphere. The breakdown is cinematic with superb indie dance male vocal performance that can easily stand out from the crowd. The big and punchy raw synthy stabs are adding the mainstage edge to the final result by increasing tension and intensity. The climax will move even mountains for sure. Superb track without doubts. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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Protoculture is back on Enhanced Progressive with 'States Of Flux'!
After releasing two marvellous singles in the form of 'Infinity' and 'Weightless' in 2023, renowned and revered South African producer Protoculture returns with another thumping record. 'States Of Flux' captures a dark energy, flowing continuously and packing a serious punch. The pulsating bassline drives the track forward alongside enthralling stabs and moody synths to create a vivid late-night atmosphere.
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"] Protoculture - States Of Flux[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Protoculture is one of the most talented producers of his generation gracing trance with unforgettable tracks and remixes. His newest release on Enhanced Progressive is the brilliant States Of Flux. Of course he is totally in tune with the dominant sounds of this era and the track is great hybrid of progressive driving basslines and melodic techno darker moody distorted dystopian synthy stabs and hypnotizing strings building a beautiful space odyssey that is pleasure to enjoy from start to finish. Looking forward for a full album or compilation mixed from his hands. This is must have! #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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The final release of the year on Kearnage sees German Trance Titan Cold Blue step up to the plate to deliver his own interpretation of Te Amo, by Bryan Kearney. Tobias displays his unmistakable production talent with a remix of the highest quality. Don't miss it.
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Bryan Kearney - Te Amo (Cold Blue Remix) [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Bryan Kearney has an extensive catalogue of high quality trance anthems and Te Amo on his own label is one of them. Time for a brand new interpretation by the always on the spot Cold Blue. His name is of course guarantee of high class production with perfect arrangement and composition that keeps the listener glued waiting for more as they are absorbed from is intense energetic baselines and excellent application of the original melodies in his own direction and personal style. It's true that Cold Blue has outdone himself and he service a version that is to the point targeting big events and festivals with the highest quality. It's one of those tracks that make u fall in love with trance again and again! #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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Will Rees returns to Kearnage with the searing sounds of Sanctuary. This track was debuted by Bryan Kearney at Kearnage London 2022 and has remained as an elusive I.D ever since. Don't miss it.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Will Rees delivers one of the most sought for tracks of 2023 called Sanctuary. If you search for a proper uplifting trancer with huge banging drums, energetic pulsating gorgeous baselines, rough kicks and superb trance synthy layers along with heavenly operatic vocals then Sanctuary will do the damage straight away. The breakdown is atmospheric and hypnotic as it should be while the massive climax is like a huge turbo charged firestorm that carry you up and away and will be impossible to leave you until to reach your highest senses. Classy from start to finish solid and pounding with the exact arrangement to cause havoc and drive insane those who search the mysterious ID's played by Bryan. Now the secret is out and belongs to each and every trance around the globe. #PureGold Love it[/content]
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Ralph Armand Beck, better known as Taucher, is a German electronic music producer and DJ. The Trance music pioneer started DJing in 1992, winning notoriety for his eccentric performances. Once such, performing in full scuba diving gear, of which his artist name Taucher (Diver) is derived.Initially, 1993-2002, Taucher was a collaborative project with compatriot, producer Torsten Stenzel. The duo achieved substantial succes in the mid 90’ies with singles such as 'Fantasy' and 'Infinity', and debut album ‘Return To Atlantis'.Additionally the Beck/Stenzel producer team became internationel recognized for their extensive remix catalogue. In a period spanning one-and-a-half year they produced 54 remixes for renown electronic artist such as Moby, Faithless, Ayla, Culture Beat, Robert Miles and Talla 2XLC. Resulting in one of Taucher's best- known album releases, the trance compilation 'Life Is A Remix’.With succesful singles 'Pictures Of A Gallery', 'Child Of The Universe', and remixes such as Ayla (Taucher Remi) and Sosa - Wave (D.J.Taucher Remix), Armand-Beck soon found himself touring the world.As time went by, Taucher began moving away from straight-up trance, preferring to produce Progressive Trance and Techno.With very clear musical aims, Taucher set up his own brand, Adult Music. Under 'Adult Music' he started a weekly online radio show, forged his own label, and communicated with his fans through forums and compilations.
New single 'Rainbow' Out Now! on Planet Love Records 🙌🌈
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Taucher is back with brand new music on Planet Love. His newest track is a magnificent slice of melodic progressive house and trance called Rainbow supported by some very strong remixes. Facor remix is 10 minutes epic melodic dreamy progressive trance with stunning spacey melodies and mesmerizing dreamy female vocals. The blippy melody runs throughout and the result is an exceptional record that wins the attention. The always impressive Relaunch service a powerful 12 minutes progressive trance version making the best application of this stunning melody by starting with a long intro perfect to use as the starting track of your dj set. Pounding drums, thumping baselines, tribal percussion and psy trance infusions build an excellent smooth traveling version to enjoy with closed eyes totally & utterly hypnotized. sWoRM remix is melodic progressive with twists and turns full of quirky sound effects. Retroid Refracted is the magnificent breaks version full of experimental ambient soundscapes ready made for the Cafe Del Mar compilation. Perfect to warm your senses and keep you great winter company! Cinematic gorgeous and exciting! #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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Above & Beyond and Justine Suissa celebrate the legacy of their OceanLab alias with ‘OceanLab: The Anthology’. OceanLab is the chart-hitting project of Above & Beyond (Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamäki) and singer-songwriter Justine Suissa.
The ‘Anthology’ campaign kicks off with Above & Beyond’s own remake of top 20 UK single, ‘Satellite’. This progressive-leaning mix of the vocal trance classic has featured heavily in their sets throughout the past year, from their sold-out Group Therapy 500 celebrations in Los Angeles to the the halls of Printworks in London earlier this year.
With a discography spanning over two decades, OceanLab has cemented themselves as a seminal dance act with an undeniably unique sound, where Justine Suissa’s compelling voice, lyrics and melodies take centre stage.
OceanLab - Satellite (Above & Beyond’s 2023 Progressive Mix) is out now on Anjunabeats.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]OceanLab the exceptional project brings back wonderful memories with the stunning remix on Satellite by Above & Beyond ready made for the needs of the 2023 modern dance floors. Solid techy kicks, pounding MainStage drums, chunky baselines and superb melancholic airy melodies combined perfectly with Justin's superb performance of those lyrics that we have sing out loud for many times and we still can not get enough. The breakdown is darker moody and mysterious while the climax goes off the hook with big anthemic synthy stabs for the ultimate euphoric moment in a crescendo that will be hard to forget. Above & Beyond's 2023 Progressive Mix of Satellite will place this record back in the big lists of many DJs even outside from the trance genre. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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Fresh off the success of 'Dreamer,' Mofasa returns to Scorchin' Records with a trance anthem that's set to ignite dance floors. Featured in the upcoming Scorchin' Sessions Vol.2, mixed by Super8 & Tab and releasing on December 15th, 'Awakening' promises pulsating beats and euphoric melodies. Get ready for a trance experience like no other!
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Mofasa is back on Scorchin'Records with a stunning record called Awakening. If you adore big euphoric uplifting colorful synths and massive energetic baselines along with crunchy percussion and in your face kicks Awakening is for you. Superb classic trance breakdown with heavenly voices and sweet female spoken vocal samples while underneath swirling synths and variety of plucks merged beautifully to build tension and excitement for the full on hands in the air climax. With anthemic melody that can stuck in your head instantly and fantastic arrangement Awakening is here to awake mind, body and soul. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Project 8 delivers once again on Degenerate; this one is absolutely drenched in style, and is about a far from run of the mill as it gets... The only question remains, are you "Ready or Not"?
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Project 8 is always on the right spot to service his followers with Ready or Not, a massive tech trance wild and free production that shines big time. The main foundation is heavy techno kicks, tough techno driving basslines, punchy drums and sharp acid layers. The breakdown is soaked with nostalgic influences with eurodance style euphoric synthy stabs and superb trance diva vocals singing the obvious if we are ready or not to follow her path on the dancefloor. The climax is playful of tricks and twists massive dose of acid layers and heavy foundation that ensure that even the rats and insects hidden in the underground will start dancing! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
A bastion of quality uplifting trance music, Davey Asprey returns for another outing on Coldharbour with the appropriately titled To the Sky.
The Englishman has been responsible for some of the finest pieces in trance across the past decade, including rich Coldharbour contributions such as An Ocean of Stars and The Road So Far. In the process, he has racked up cast list of trance's most influential tastemakers as supporters, including Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Aly & Fila and Coldharbour's own Markus Schulz.
To the Sky is, as the title suggests, filled with plenty of soaring elements sure to please those who like their melodies with energy and emotion.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Davey Asprey is on great shape at this year servicing incredible tracks like To The Sky out on Coldharbour Recordings. Energetic pounding pumping euphoric uplifting with huge anthemic main melody that ensure maximum destruction on your beloved summer festival. As the title suggests the track is a magnificent dynamic highly optimistic and motivating production that builds all the carefully selected elements in a way that the listener is obliged to follow the part and reach the sky and whatever other parts of the universe can feel like conquering. With Davey tracks you know that is satisfaction guaranteed and his name is seal of approval even with closed ears. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Yoshi & Razner continue to grace us with their magical music, up next is a huge vocal record with Cari. 'Running Over The Rainbow' is a beautiful track.
Yoshi & Razner in their facebook note: It’s release day! 🎉🎉
"Running Over The Rainbow" (The story behind the song) 🌈🐶
1 year ago, our friend Maurice Wolters told us that his dog Poppie had passed away. It was a very hard moment for him so we decided to make a track to both of them.
This track is dedicated to all the pets 🐶😻and, of course, to all the people who take care of them every day like someone else in your family. Someday your pets will cross the rainbow 🌈 and with this song we want you to tell them that they will be forever in our hearts 💙
Thank you, animal friends, for making us happier and better people 🌈🐶
We are leaving you the link of this track in comments, your support would be much appreciated family!
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Yoshi & Razner are on fire with extensive tour all over the world and with great releases on top record labels. Their collaboration with Cari is a magnificent tight and solid vocal uplifting trancer that is here to make your body moving and touch your heart and soul deep inside. Running Over The Rainbow applies powerful energetic basslines, pounding kick, pumping drums and summery sunkissed main melody while on top the always stunning Cari delivers another very exceptional performance with her distinctive hyper sensitive voice and with lyrics that will be hard to resist not to sing a long. This is the type of the track that will stay in your must play folder in your touring USB for many months for sure. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
After Topic surprised his fans with a long-awaited solo track, Guiseppe Ottaviani spun it into his own new remix. 'Lucid Dream' is an enticing and mystical track that promises to become a summer anthem at festivals around the world.
Giuseppe Ottaviani took this masterpiece and made his own interpretation. With dark twists and classy beats, the renowned producer and DJ managed to incorporate a strong build up to the track. This remix promises to showcase Giuseppe’s unique touch. He managed to enhance the original track while preserving its core essence by including his signature trance sound, uplifting elements and an overall energetic vibe.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Topic's instant festival anthem Lucid Dream gets the proper Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix treatment. The Italian trance titan provides a massive hybrid style version full of techy bouncy kicks, energetic driving dirty basslines, pounding rough and raw drums and excellent application of the ultra infectious vocals with the memorable lyrics. Atmospheric breakdown full of all the joy serviced by Giuseppe followed by dynamic head rushing and body shaking climax that will sound so large on any big mainstages this summer. Giuseppe seems to be on the way to strike big in the mainstream so in a few months I'm waiting to see him conquering pop charts as well. Hard work, talent and persistence pay off. Don't miss his masterclass if u are an aspiring producer! Italians were always ahead of times that's a fact! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Paul van Dyk and Ciaran McAuley combine forces to create a transcendent and euphoric new single “Someone Like You” - available to stream from VANDIT Records on July 28th.
“Someone Like You '' is an instantly classic - the signature van Dyk thumping 4/4 beat is ever present, driving a path to serenity with glorious atmospheres and synths that tingle throughout the soul. This is the definition of emotional instrumental electronic music at its finest.
“Someone Like You” comes at a time of tremendous activity for van Dyk. Earlier this month he kicked off the Ibiza season at SHINE Ibiza at Club Eden (he also released the club’s official anthem song, “Beautiful Life”), while earlier this year he launched his exciting new VENTURE X tour concept where this master DJ and curator sources from the finest trance, progressive house, and techno music available and brings it all together during one incredible evening. The rest of the summer will be filled with exciting new original releases and tour dates on the road toward van Dyk’s much-anticipated studio album, Off The Record.
As a standalone Producer/DJ and formerly as one half of renowned trance duo Walsh & McAuley, Ciaran (pronounced Kier-ran) McAuley has been responsible for some of the most scene-seizing music to arrive in the recent times and this talented Irishman is leading the charge of nu-breed talent breaking out into the mainstream. With the release of successful singles such as recent VANDIT single ‘Together We Rise’ and his most renowned tracks
‘All I Want’ and ‘You and I’, he is garnering support from fans and fellow artists worldwide.
Fans will be able to hear van Dyk play the track during his packed festival summer at Luminosity, Airbeat One, Sunrise Festival, Parookaville, Mind Festival, Nature One, Medusa, Mysteryland, Glücksgefühle, EDC China and many more. No doubt van Dyk and McAuley will be featuring the single when they play together at SHINE Ibiza at Club Eden, September 21st.
Paul van Dyk on Tour
August 18 - Soundcheck - Washington, DC, USA
August 19 - Sound Bar - Chicago, Il, USA
August 26 - Mysteryland - Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands
August 31 - SHINE Ibiza at Club Eden - Ibiza, Spain
September 7 - SHINE Ibiza at Club Eden - Ibiza, Spain
September 9 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle
September 14 - SHINE Ibiza at Club Eden - Ibiza, Spain
September 16 - Glücksgefühle Festival - Hockenheim, Germany
September 21 - SHINE Ibiza at Club Eden - Ibiza, Spain
September 28 - SHINE Ibiza at Club Eden - Ibiza, Spain
October 7 - Trancefest 2023 - Swg3, Glasgow, Uk
November 4 - Ritvales Festival - Parque Norte, Medellín, Colombia
December 15 - Berlin, Germany - Kesselhaus In Der Kulturbrauerei
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Paul van Dyk is always open to collaborate and his latest uplifting trance beauty is co-produced with Ciaran McAuley with the brilliant title Someone Like You. We deal with an instrumental uplifting trance production that sounds and smells summer breeze, sunshine, sea waves, magical nights in Ibiza and unforgettable sunrise moments on the dancefloor. Pulsating energetic basslines, thumping kicks and punchy drums combined with euphoric feel good VANDIT style synthy melodies, ethereal vocal samples and emotional touching strings. The climax is euphoric to the very maximum as it will be impossible not to be carried away from its exceptionally crafted crescendo moment perfect to let the inhibitions go and feel the music from head to toe until the sad eyes replaced from a big happy wide smile. Hopeful, optimistic, loving and caring beauty not to be missed. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
ilan Bluestone and Oliver Smith collaborate on ‘Blue Eagle’, out now on Anjunabeats.
At the forefront of progressive and trance for almost a decade, London-based ilan Bluestone made his debut on Anjunabeats in 2012. Producing high-energy trance with heart and soul, his emotional, song-driven approach to dance music has earned him numerous Sirius XM spins, plaudits and remix requests from Oliver Heldens to Armin van Buuren and eleven genre chart #1’s on Beatport with a legion of fans around the world.
This year, ilan dropped the singles ‘On Me’ on Anjunabeats and ‘Futuro’ on Armada Music, headlined sold-out shows in London, Manchester and Dallas, toured across North America, and graced us at Above & Beyond's Group Therapy Weekender at The Gorge and Tomorrowland. Aside from his music, he’s also excelled as a pilot and recently fulfilled a childhood dream of making his first solo flight.
Oliver Smith has amassed over 20 million streams across his entire catalogue. As Anjunabeats' first signing and one of our label's oldest and dearest friends, he mixed the Anjunabeats Worldwide 08 compilation in 2018; featuring ten of his own tracks, it reached the #1 spot on the iTunes dance chart in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and more.
Oliver’s last release on Anjunabeats, ‘Passion’ with SØNIN, won support from the likes of Ferry Corsten, Solarstone, Farius, Gabriel & Dresden and more, and climbed to #1 on Beatport’s Top 100 Trance chart. This year, he embarked on an international tour with stops in LA, New York, London, Delhi, Mumbai and beyond.
ilan first teased ‘Blue Eagle’ at Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 350 in Prague back in 2019. A sought after ID for nearly four years, it has since been championed by ilan and Oliver at Dreamstate Southern California and Igloo Fest Montreal.
We’re thrilled to see ilan and Oliver behind the decks at Anjunabeats London this September. Tickets on sale now (anjunabeats.com/events).
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item] [item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item] [item value="10"] Melody [/item] [item value="10"] Synths [/item] [item value="10"]Breakdown[/item] [item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item] [item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item] [item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item] [item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item] [item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item] [item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item] [item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item] [item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item] [item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item] [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item] [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item] [item value="10"]ilan Bluestone & Oliver Smith - Blue Eagle [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]ilan Bluestone & Oliver Smith collaboration on Blue Eagle makes a huge impact this summer. A Very long awaited track to be released is a powerful energetic peak time monster with punchy drums, pulsating basslines, electro techy kicks and superb sub bass while the breakdown is suspenseful with slowly teasing synthy plucky melody that builds the right amount of tension so to get the full on climax that bursts with lava energy to sweat the clubbers and burn their feet from dancing and jumping. It's one of those tracks that their aim to get the instant reactions and deliver without any doubts explosive crescendo unforgettable moments on the global dancefloors. It is big joy to see it released as it is pure perfection for all of those who will play it in years and decades to come. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Who controls who I am, what I do and where I want to go? What sort of obstacles are coming my way? How much will power do I need to keep going my intrinsic path in life? This tune feels to me like the sonic portrayal of my own journey through life over the years. The rollercoaster through success, fails, new visions, questionings and the unshakable determination inside of me, that seems to be coming from a higher source. We're reaching release #7 on Cold Blue Records and this one is called "Path Control". Thank you all for accompanying me on this journey. 😊
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The beloved German trance legend Cold Blue is considered to be one of the highest caliber artist in the trance scene as he has so many years of experience in wide variety of record labels. His idea to start his own record label has been embraced wholeheartedly from the trance community who wait always eagerly for his latest creation and he never repeats himself and always surprise our ears and heal our souls. For instance the brilliant Path Control is an 8 minutes extravaganza of touch techy kicks and drums while the driving bassline push the track forward along with the very melodramatic and suspenseful elements. By listening closely you can also find some little elements coming from the nostalgic past of trance history with certain effects and melodic lines that transfer you to the glorious past of German trance heritage. The breakdown is dark and dystopic with orient type of melodies along with cinematic strings that build the tension towards the incredible euphoric climax that still remains mysterious and hypnotic. If you search for an artist that constantly innovates Cold Blue is your first choice. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
“Driftmoon is heart and mind combined into perfect musical harmony"
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item] [item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item] [item value="10"] Melody [/item] [item value="10"] Synths [/item] [item value="10"]Breakdown[/item] [item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item] [item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item] [item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item] [item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item] [item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item] [item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item] [item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item] [item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item] [item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item] [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item] [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item] [item value="10"]Driftmoon - Ballet Dancer [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Driftmoon are on very creative state of mind these days with many releases on various record labels. Their Subculture release is called Ballet Dancer and definitely you need stronger shoes to dance to it than your ballet shoes that will be easily worn out. We deal with a big stunning track that has all the epicenes and glory that we come to expect from the duo throughout the years. Energetic pulsating basslines, techy kicks and punchy drums recalling the sound of Rank 1 in a way. The breakdown includes this classic orchestral strings theme plus the very ethereal and exotic whooo type of vocal line that works perfectly to motivate clubbers to start dancing and let themselves free like the perfect ballet dancers under the influence of ramping pumping beats of course! #PureGold Love IT[/content]
03: Cosmic Gate – Analog Feel (Greenhaven DJs Remix)
04: Greenhaven DJs - Conjure
Powered by Cosmic Gate’s Wake Your Mind Records, Greenhaven DJs have always existed at the more experimental end of progressive’s spectrum. Today however, through their ‘Vagabond EP’, the duo are pushing that future-music needle all the way into the red. More creatively crafted sonics this month you simply will not find!
Further, if a full EP of Greenhaven music wasn’t good news enough, Trevor Haimes and Nicolas Mendoza Conner have framed the EPs works in a DJ set, which they livestreamed from the awe-inspiring Brooklyn Army Terminal. Advanced sonics from atmospheric spaces, you can put eyes and ears to it all now … here!
Talking about the Livestream, Greenhaven DJs commented “while writing the “Vagabond” EP, we spent several months looking for a place that would be the most fitting for our sound. We have a relatively dark, cinematic sonic, so we wanted to look for run-down/dystopian spaces that would mesh best with our music. As residents of Brooklyn, we have a strong affinity with the borough, and we had a long list of spaces we were interested in. The dystopian brutalist architecture of the Brooklyn Army Terminal however was our first and foremost! Once we started reaching out we found there were many obstacles, but through sheer luck, legwork and some connections we ultimately managed to secure it. We also had the privilege to be the first DJs to perform in the Warehouse B atrium on the main railroad tracks themselves, which was a trip in itself. We are still pinching ourselves and are incredibly grateful to all those who helped make this Livestream happen!”
First out of ‘Vagabond EP’s bag is the title track itself – a breaks-fed ether-summoner straight from the pages of ‘Northern Exposure’. As it progresses, spacey horns meet jagged little riffs, long drawn strings and the subtlest of piano aftertouches. ‘Vagabond’s followed by the Cosmic Gate x Greenhaven collab ‘Retrospection’. Drum-punch, cybery FX, saw-toothed-synths, chasm-like drops and a deeply warped bass all pressure-cook the quartet’s production.
More Cosmically attuned music is right around the EP’s corner, as the Greenhaven DJs remix Nic & Bossi’s classic ‘Analog Feel’. Techily mutated synths, surging riffs and darkly artful FX contrast with harmonic waves, that play terrestrial beauty off against subterranean beast! Seeing the EP out is Greenhaven DJs own ‘Conjure’, which drops the kicks out entirely and ramps up the EQ to supply ‘Vagabond’ the most splendidly dystopian of conclusions!
You can find streaming and sales options for the ‘Vagabond EP’ are here and you can immerse yourself in Greenhaven DJs BAT livestream here.
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item] [item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item] [item value="10"] Melody [/item] [item value="10"] Synths [/item] [item value="10"]Breakdown[/item] [item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item] [item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item] [item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item] [item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item] [item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item] [item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item] [item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item] [item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item] [item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item] [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item] [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item] [item value="10"]Greenhaven DJs – Vagabond EP [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Wake Your Mind with Cosmic Gate as the label owners always manage to stay out of the box and what the industry demands to move towards on selections that will pass the test of time and remain interesting even after decades. For instance the very supported duo Greenhaven DJs is back with an excellent EP that includes two new tracks and two tracks released already in the past that now form an EP all together to showcase their incredible talent. The title track Vagabond is a perfect set starter with incredible breaks, electro and even mainstage trance influences. The cinematic dark dystopian atmosphere is well merged with the rough and razor sharp beats and the melancholic vocal chops that build tension and release moments. It's the type of track that not only DJs will play but also film directors can use in documentaries and dark Netflix series. The second collaboration track Retrospection includes strong breaks elements along with the mainstage pounding dark and haunting atmospheric club mayhem sound. Their remix of Analog Feel is dark cracking body moving and spanking version with the fat rounded bass and dominating kick along with the original melodic elements. Finally Conjure is the perfect outro to finish off and amaze your crowds. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
After debuting on Armind with ‘RAID’ (with Ruben de Ronde), rising duo atDusk deliver an incredible remix of Chakra’s classic ‘I Am’. Part of volume 4 of The Space Brothers’ 25th anniversary project, this rework brings a whole lot of nostalgia to today’s dance floors.
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item] [item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item] [item value="10"] Melody [/item] [item value="10"] Synths [/item] [item value="10"]Breakdown[/item] [item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item] [item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item] [item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item] [item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item] [item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item] [item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item] [item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item] [item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item] [item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item] [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item] [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item] [item value="10"]Chakra - I Am (atDusk Remix) [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Chakra is another majestic Space Brothers side project and their track I Am is one of the most emotional and touching with incredible vocals that talk to your subconscious straight away. atDusk after their brilliant album released on Dreamstate deliver the stunning remix full of attitude and super fresh sound. Thumping driving moody basslines, punchy rough and raw drums and super stomping percussion while on top the melodic layers with gated vocal effects and cool synths and strings lead to the atmospheric breakdown when the mysterious vocals are merged perfectly with the synthy stabs that demand lasers and release of pyrotechnics straight away. The climax promises to carry the listeners to another dimension with excellent sound that will please any listener who adores trance that is forward thinking with head notch to the nostalgic past. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Banging from the off, Pete Delete’s debut release on Who’s Afraid Of 138?! instantly whips the crowd into a frenzy. With bulldozing kick drums, fierce synths and an anthemic, breakbeat-infused breakdown, ‘Sapo (Find The Frog)’ is a tech-trance belter of epic proportions.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Pete Delete is next on the top Who's Afraid Of 138?! label with his super clever and out of the box tech trancer Sapo (Find The Frog). He creates instant mayhem with his igniting techno fat basslines and pounding kicks along with rough and raw percussion with an excellent rhythm that screams to dance or die loud and proud. The breakdown is atmospheric with very clever spoken cinematic vocal sample that is totally unexpected. The break beat section in the breakdown along with the ravey synthy stabs and various atmospherics and lazers work perfectly to build suspense and anticipation until to land fast, rough and furious in the climax. For the crescendo moment tech trance bass focused with aggressive synths and old school acid to build the hypnotic a state of trance feeling. Absolutely smashing! #PureGold Love iT[/content][/review]
