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04:57:00

 


Taken from Eelke Kleins Connected, Watching Over Me is the first album single to get reimagined for the upcoming remix series. Blending the authenticity of the original record with Monkey Safaris funky production aesthetic, this rework is the perfect kickoff for the albums next chapter.





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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] “Watching Over Me,” originally featured on Eelke Kleijn’s Connected album, receives a stunning reimagining for the upcoming remix series with Monkey Safari’s signature touch. This 122 BPM deep, dreamy melodic house track blends authentic melodic storytelling with a vibrant, groove-driven production. The remix opens with a smooth yet engaging kick, underpinned by deep, rolling basslines that immediately establish a warm and inviting atmosphere. The layering of synths is deliberate and sophisticated, creating a rich harmonic bed for Emily Roberts’ ethereal vocal lines, which are occasionally transformed into an instrumental element of the track itself through creative modulation and reverb application. From a production standpoint, the remix excels in its attention to rhythmic detail and spatial design. The groove is powered by a combination of tight percussion, subtle shakers, and offbeat hi-hats that maintain forward momentum without overcrowding the mix. Monkey Safari’s touch is evident in the playful vocal chops, which are treated with stereo delay and subtle sidechain compression to enhance dynamic movement. The midrange is carefully sculpted to ensure that the harmonic layers—synth pads, plucks, and atmospheric effects—breathe without clashing. Transitions are seamless, with risers and filtered sweeps guiding the listener through peaks and valleys that maintain the track’s energy flow, making it an ideal candidate for both club and festival settings. Beyond its technical mastery, “Watching Over Me” offers profound emotional resonance. The track’s lush harmonic progressions and hypnotic groove foster a meditative and uplifting listening experience. Scientific research has shown that melodic house and downtempo electronic music can positively affect mood and cognitive function. According to studies published in Frontiers in Psychology (2020) and Journal of Positive Psychology (2019), listening to rhythmically consistent and harmonically rich music can reduce anxiety, elevate dopamine levels, and enhance focus. For fitness and wellness classes, this track’s BPM and consistent energy flow are perfectly suited for yoga, pilates, or cycling sessions, as its dynamic yet soothing nature helps synchronize body movement with rhythm, improving both physical performance and mental well-being. In a live DJ set, the track’s structure and BPM consistency offer excellent cue points and looping potential. The intro and outro are cleanly arranged, allowing for seamless transitions in multi-hour sets. Its dynamic range is well-balanced, providing peaks of energy that can lift a crowd without ever feeling overwhelming. The rework’s catchy melodic hooks and immersive soundscape ensure high replay value and strong crowd reaction potential, while the subtle complexity of its arrangement makes it stand out as a piece of art in its own right.“Watching Over Me” is a masterclass in melodic house production, combining technical precision, emotional depth, and functional versatility. Its ability to both energize and soothe makes it not only a club favorite but also a powerful tool in wellness and fitness environments. Quality from start to finish, this remix is a testament to the collaborative brilliance of Eelke Kleijn, Monkey Safari, and Emily Roberts. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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Suggested Bibliography

Chanda, M. L., & Levitin, D. J. (2013). The neurochemistry of music. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 17(4), 179–193.
Schäfer, T., Sedlmeier, P., Städtler, C., & Huron, D. (2013). The psychological functions of music listening. Frontiers in Psychology, 4, 511.
Ferguson, A. R., & Sheldon, K. M. (2019). Trying to be happier really can work: Two experimental studies. Journal of Positive Psychology, 14(5), 579-588.
Thoma, M. V., Ryf, S., Mohiyeddini, C., Ehlert, U., & Nater, U. M. (2013). Emotion regulation through listening to music in everyday situations. Cognition & Emotion, 27(3), 534-543.
Salimpoor, V. N., Benovoy, M., Larcher, K., Dagher, A., & Zatorre, R. J. (2011). Anatomically distinct dopamine release during anticipation and experience of peak emotion to music. Nature Neuroscience, 14(2), 257–262.



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22:03:00


 Carrying a title that shows the kind of people we ought to be standing with, R Plus ‘For Lovers, Not Killers’ echoes and advances the theme of ‘We Disappear’. With freshly re-spun tracks from the 2022 album as well as several bonus tracks (such as a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘I’m On Fire), this nine-piece body of work reflects the passion, intensity and whirlwind emotions of a love on fire, with Amelia Fox’s magnetic vocals driving the message home. It flows smoothly and effortlessly like any of Rollo Armstrong’s works and will resonate with all manner of listeners that favour the sweet voice of romance over the fierceness of a call to arms.

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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Rollo is one of the most influential artists in the electronic music scene with excellent knowledge of the huge epic euphoric synths as this is manifested in his chart topping project Faithless. As R Plus along with Amelia Fox presents a stunning album packed with fantastic melodic chilling electronic tracks with deep smooth basslines, mesmerizing synths, soaring strings and of course the memorable melodies. For Lovers, Not Killers is a surprising beauty that you will enjoy in his mixed mode from start to finish on repeat as all the tracks are just outstanding. With great sexy rhythms and hypnotizing grooves will be hard not to feel surpassed from its subliminal strength. One of my favorites is the cover of Love Will Tear Us Apart in truly spacey and tripping out cinematic direction. It's highly recommended! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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02:43:00

 



Coming hot off the heels of four exquisite singles is an album that showcases Estiva's impeccable ability to craft an engaging and unique blend of progressive, melodic and techno sonics, resulting in an album that is entirely engrossing and is sure to find a home on dance floors the world over.

Dutch producer Estiva aka Steven Baan has established himself as a leading name in the world of dance and electronic music since launching the project in 2007 through his prolific output and a globe-trotting touring schedule. After kicking off his career through a host of impressive releases on Enhanced Recordings he went on to release with the likes of Anjunabeats and Armada, releasing two highly-regarded albums, 'Spectacle' and 'Metamorphoses' in the process. His success found him performing at clubs and festivals around the world, including the likes of Tomorrowland, Ultra, Creamfields and Dreamstate.

In 2017 he put out his first two-track EP on Colorize with the sublime 'Repeater / Space Dust' and since 2020 has become a label regular, delivering a host of superb original productions, first-rate remixes for the likes of Matt Fax and Dezza as well as taking the reins on Colorize's annual Colorscapes compilation series for the first time in 2021. He has also toured extensively as part of Colorize's lineup through the United States and in Europe.

Now he unveils 'Infinita', an album that defines Estiva as a musician in 2023 and is set to be a benchmark for the crossover progressive / techno sound that he continues to pioneer. He kicked off proceedings on the 'Infinita' album campaign with a majestic first single in the form of 'On The Line' with Julia Church, a must-listen and album highlight that sees the two acts lock in to create a rapturous dance record. He followed up with further singles 'Via Infinita', 'Carnal Emotion' and 'Dreamer', with the full 'Infinita' album arriving in all its glory on the 9th of June.

It's an album that sees Baan embrace his influences with open arms as he explores a range of sonic textures throughout while never abandoning the core, club-ready foundations that it's built upon. The throughline between the album's tracks is their distinctly danceable energy which is delivered to the listener through various forms including the progressive sounds of 'Meant To Be', 'Via Infinita' and 'India', the techno-adjacent textures of 'Seven Six Four', 'Heaven and 'Ecstasy' - with the latter two serving as introductions to his new techno alias Cosmosky - the deep house sounds of 'Snow Flower' and 'Ghost Town' and then the upbeat, melodic nature of tracks like 'All Too Much' and 'Dreamer'. The album shines bright thanks to this diversity, with new twists and turns at every moment, and is also lifted to new heights thanks to the involvement of collaborators including Julia Church, Jess Ball, Diana Miro and RBBTS. Their songwriting and vocal talents expand the emotional core of the album, giving it a profound depth that further enhances 'Infinita' as a dance and electronic music triumph.

Find it here: https://colorizemusic.enhncd.co/0430


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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Estiva is an incredible artist and DJ with exceptional ability to compose unforgettable club hymns. His forthcoming album on Colorize with the title Infinita exemplifies his talent and his unique approach to music production. His trance roots are evident within all his compositions and his melodic techno dark dynamics are merged with melodic house grooves, pulsating danceable basslines, thumping drums, organic percussion, cinematic strings and balearic synthy layers while on the vocal tracks he has the fortune to collaborate with brilliant singers that have easily identifiable voices such as Julia Church, Jess Ball, Diana Miro and RBBTS. Infinita is an album with strong club tracks that any DJ will feel obliged to include in his set and sprinkle the sonic soundscapes with Estiva proven trusted and tested production ability that make him an artist on his own right. Classy, eclectic, forward thinking and even game changing album that is one of the highlights for 2023 #PureGold Love IT
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02:20:00

 






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[item value="10"]The Private Language - In Paradise (Ali Bakgor Remix)  [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The Private Language track In Paradise get the remix treatment from the very talented Turkish producer  Ali Bakgor. The very promising artist does what he knows best with deep dark moody haunting basslines, driving atmosphere and organic percussion. The funky soulful vocal is exciting enough to create the perfect mood along with the chillin dark synthy chords that Ali masterfully adds in the mix to take the track down to his own route that he knows so well. The result is a brilliant record that deep house DJs will find perfect to add in their sets. Real charming jewel for your collection. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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22:41:00

 


Hooking listeners from the off with its subtle bell plucks and a thrusting low end, 'Break Apart' is the third single leading up to Sebastian Davidson's fourth studio album. A bit more driving than the chill master's usual work whilst still retaining his sound's soothing qualities, this track expertly hits the sweet spot between easy listening and dance floor prowess.



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[item value="10"]Sebastian Davidson - Break Apart [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Sebastian Davidson continues to unleash warm melodic house tracks with Break Apart being another excellent example of his fantastic talent to create tracks with chunky grooves, irresistible playful basslines, organic elements and warm melodies with certain tropical even exotic flavour. Great drive and tribal feel along with eclectic flavours this track manages easily to steal your heart and soul and bring your feet like magnet on the dancefloor. Cinematic and dreamy is quality house that stands out! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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00:02:00

 


Lane 8’s massive ‘Brightest Lights’ album gets reworked by members of the This Never Happened label family and beyond. Featuring stunning reworks from Ben Böhmer, TSHA, Qrion, CloZee and many more - this remix album offers varied and energy packed tracks at every turn. 




Tracklist
Don't Let Me Go feat. Arctic Lake (Avoure Remix) [Extended Mix]
How Often feat. Kauf (Ben Böhmer Remix) [Extended Mix]
Brightest Lights feat. POLIÇA (Massane Remix)
Sunday Song (CloZee Remix)
Road feat. Arctic Lake (TSHA Remix)
The Rope feat. POLIÇA (Geotheory Remix)
Yard Two Stone feat. Jens Kuross (Sultan + Shepard Remix) [Extended Mix]
Shooting Arrows feat. POLIÇA (Matt Fax Remix) [Extended Mix]
The Gift (OCULA Remix)
Don't Let Me Go feat. Arctic Lake (Forty Cats Remix)
How Often feat. Kauf (Artche Remix) [Extended Mix]
Brightest Lights feat. POLIÇA (Paraleven Remix) [Extended Mix]
Sunday Song (Qrion Remix)
Road feat. Arctic Lake (Jerro Remix) [Extended Mix]
The Rope feat. POLIÇA (Le Youth Remix) [Extended Mix]
Yard Two Stone feat. Jens Kuross (Solanca Remix) [Extended Mix]
Shooting Arrows feat. POLIÇA (Deeparture Remix) [Extended Mix]
Road feat. Arctic Lake (Lexer Remix) [Extended Mix]
The Gift (Enamour Remix) [Extended Mix]
How Often feat. Kauf (Just Her Remix)
Brightest Lights feat. POLIÇA (ISME Remix) [Extended Mix]
Sunday Song (Rylan Taggart Remix) [Extended Mix]
Road feat. Arctic Lake (Dirty South Remix) [Extended Mix]
The Rope feat. POLIÇA (Anderholm Remix)

Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Lane 8 - Brightest Lights Remixed[/item] [content title="In Our Opinion" label="Overall Score"]Lane 8 is one of the most gifted artists in the electronic music world. He has his own unique style of deep melodic house that is easily recognizable. His album Brightest Lights pushed the boundaries and his collaborations included were simply mindblowing. The remixed version of the album includes plethora of incredibly good new versions on variety of styles and forms. If melodic deep house, melodic techno and progressive house are the styles that makes you feel lifted and transcended then the versions included will capture and impress your senses. All of them without exceptions are high quality with eclectic unique sound that stands out and will pass easily the test of time and turn them into classics! Highly recommended! #PureGold [/content] [/review]

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23:21:00



This might surprise you, but when The Bearded Man came into being many eons ago, there was no concept of money. A child of the gods, The Bearded Man came to be in an era in which none of our modern trappings existed. In a sense, life was a lot easier. But the trouble was: how can you be a baller when you're not getting paid!? For hundreds of years, The Bearded Man dreamed of gold chains on his chest hair, of Lamborghinis, Cristal and all that. But it didn't exist. He'd wake up every morning, look in the mirror and say "Great, another day I'm not getting paid. Nice." It just didn't fit with his love of the swagged-out hip-hop lifestyle. So finally, he invented money, fractional reserve banking, and the entire system that we now take for granted. Is the world a better place now? Certainly it is not. But one thing is for sure: The Bearded Man can now whistle all the way to the bank.



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 [item value="10"]Malifoo - Whistle [/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Malifoo presents the stunning Whistle. The track is an excellent slice of melodic dreamy deep house of the finest quality with deep basslines, funky grooves and great rock guitar riffs to add this road movie atmosphere to the final result. The vocal can seduce the listener and you will defitely feel obliged to sing and whistle along. Carefree, relaxing and calming with soothing hypnotic rhythm perfect for radio and streaming services. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
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03:00:00

Continuing his run of releases and a serious return to form, DB Stereo co-owner, Tomcraft serves up a double A-side for his latest project: Nordheim & Tomcraft, with Munich-based producer​ ​and​ ​modular​ ​synth​ ​wizard​ ​Dominic​ ​von​ ​Nordheim.

‘Heat’ is a pressure-cooker of a club cut that homes in on those peak time sessions. Paradise Lost dips into a more self-reflective palate of sounds: the driving kick and bass remain but a Zero-7 style electric piano provides the melodic build, before a very tasty drop.

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 [item value="10"]Nordheim & Tomcraft - Paradise Lost / Heat [/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Nordheim and Tomcraft combine their forces to service two very strong and different tracks. Heat is the more upfront tech house banger with dark moody edges, great haunting synthy layers and rolling beats to attract your attention and grab you from start to finish. It oozes classy treatment. Paradise Lost is my favourite of the two because has more esoteric easy lonely rider side to it. The rock guitar riff along with the piano chords and melancholic strings upon the driving pulsating basslines makes this track really special and attention grabber for sure. Better not miss them as both will be ADE Weapons. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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02:10:00

A hyper-infectious offering that makes summer last forever, 'Young And In Love' marks Steny's debut on Armada Deep. Imbued with the highly-recognizable timbre of Jack Morlen's vocals and rich guitar flourishes, this record is perfect for beach parties under a hot summer sun.



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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Steny feat. Jack Morlen with Young And In Love provide to Armada Deep another sure winner. Melodic deep dream house beauty with fantastic deep basslines, organic drums with  superb percussion and of course great rhythm and summery playful groove to involve the listener and capture their attention. Feel good guitar melody, xylophone themes with warm strings and superb singing from Jack Morlen with performance that attract your attention instantly. Lyrics that recall memories of a golden glorified past perfect to pacify the lion and become nostalgic with golden sparkles all over it. Young and in Love forever...#PureGold Love IT[/content]
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10:50:00

Hot on the heels of their global hit remix of Imany's 'Don't Be So Shy', Filatov & Karas turn their hand to the brand-new hit smash from Armin van Buuren and Garibay. By treating the stellar single with their signature sound, the Russian duo gave rise to a remix so superb it may just evoke massive cheers across the globe once more.



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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]I'm huge fan of Filatov & Karas and the decision to ask them to do a remix on Armin's latest smash hit is more than wiser. The explosive duo transform the original into a melodic blissful deep house beauty with cinematic strings, atmospheric spacey effects and of course their trademark nu disco / indie dance beats and funky techy basslines that will definitely make you dance whenever and wherever you will have the opportunity to enjoy this mesmerising remix that will easily infect you. The absolute spring radio hit has just landed. #PureGold Love It[/content]
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22:39:00

Quarterhead - These are Josh & Janik from Frankfurt am Main who get to know each other somewhere between vocabulary books and skate parks. Immediately after school, between pools and parties in Venice Beach and Palm Springs, the two  forge collaboration and since then with each new song and beat write their own story.

In addition to various collaborations with top artists such as DJ MOGUAI and many other national and international artists, their song "Predator" was part of the worldwide Mercedes A-Class campaign.

For DJ sessions the 22-year-olds fly around the world, from Santorini via Vienna to Amsterdam, London, Stockholm, L.A ....

In June 2015, Josh & Janik then signed a management deal with Department Consulting / Department Music, and this summer they signed their first record contract.

The first single "Like I Do" is sung by JAKE REESE, who already did vocals for artists such as Hardwell or Wacka Flocke Flame, and just recently contributed to the song on Topic's hit song "Find You".

Quarterhead released their first single at Virgin Records' "Like I Do" - the next chapter starts! "



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 [item value="10"]Quarterhead feat. Jake Reese - Like I Do[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Virgin records presents the latest deep house duo that is destined to become important part of your digital collection. Quarterhead deliver the very emotional and truly awesome Like I Do with top deep basslines, organic crunchy drums, violin riffs, xylophone melodies, playful use of voices as it happens in similar songs, emotional dreamy strings and superb hypnotic relaxing groove and feel good sunkissed rhythm. Jake Reese is fantastic singer that shines whenever he takes part in a record and his performance is passionate and heartfelt so you can expect to press play repeat for this song many times. The club mix is perfect to let the vibes spread on any dancefloor and make your set shine for sure. This is monster hit in the making! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Additional info:
https://www.facebook.com/QUARTERHEADMUSIC
https://twitter.com/Quarterhead
https://www.facebook.com/virginrecordsde/
www.universal-music.de

20:43:00

Flux BPM Online verdict: Truly beautiful record that has all the credentials and ingredients to take over the control of many clubs, festivals and radio playlists. The vocal is very strong and extremely memorable with superb violin melody, saxophone loops and fantastic deep basslines with chunky grooves and extremely relaxing grooves and hypnotic rhythm. Close your eyes and let the super talented Consoul Trainin Take You To Infinity and beyond. #PureGold



About the artist(taken from his facebook about page): 
32 years old now producing and djing, but in the beginning he started searching sounds, by collecting cds and vinyls. In the summer of 1996, he presented his first radio show at a local radio station, possibly the first radio broadcasting house and dance music in his city. During the radio show days, he started attending piano lessons for 2 years and after that he keept on alone.

The radio show, moved in more radio stations and in the spring of 2000, he decide to name his project "Consoul Trainin " which means : “The feeling that brings you music stereo and console in your soul". He started mixing tracks, sharing the mixes with local djs.

summer vibes with Take Me To Infinity
In the year 2001, he decided to create his first tracks. More ideas concerning tracks come up, and get low level production in the start, but passion and further studying in music made him improve his sounds. John studied physics. John loved physics and he tried to put it together with music. He started playing like a dj in a local clubs like a guest dj and afterwards like a resident @ local clubs for two years. At the same time, he started working at radio stations, as a music supervisor and advertisement spot producer .

His radio show now has a new and improved style! It becomes a 3 hours mix, presenting new releases and interviews from up-and-coming or already famous producers and djs from Greece and abroad (Agent Greg, Kevin Sunray, Mark Knight, Tom Novy, Sander Kleinenberg, King Roc, Tom Stephan, Joachim Garraud etc.). His radio show also appeared in many web radios (Danceradio.gr, ssradiouk, pirateradio and more).

John Efthimiou aka  Consoul Trainin
Many releases came out from Consoul Trainin but the great success came one year later in the summer of 2007, Planetworks Records released the track by "Consoul Trainin", called “Stop”, a remix of the classic track by Sam Brown, this time with the vocals of Joan Kolova. Planetworks made "Stop" a big radio hit and got full support from many radio stations and djs in Greece and afterwards in Europe. “Stop” came out in April of 2008 by D:Vision Records in Italy with Remixes from Rivaz and Nocola Zucchi with a lot support.

At the same time, parties where the name "Consoul Trainin" appears, start taking place in many places in Greece.

Many releases afterwards came up in Pornostar Records (Hungary) with Chris Lawyer & Thomy, Suma Records (Spain) etc. His productions had been supported by famous djs and radios like David Vendetta, Mike Perry, Wawa, Peter Gelderbom, Radio FG etc.

Currently he is DJ at Cielo (Dubai).

Additional info:
Spotify: http://www.kontor.fm
Facebook: http://facebook.com/kontorrecords
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/kontor
Instagram: http://instagram.com/kontorrecords
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+kontorrecords
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kontorrecords
Kontor.TV: http://youtube.com/kontor

► Follow Consoul Trainin
https://soundcloud.com/consoul_trainin
https://www.facebook.com/consoultrainin
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https://pro.beatport.com/artist/consoul-trainin/69900

Violin by: Dimitris Otherview
http://www.facebook.com/dimitrisotherview
http://www.soundcloud.com/dimitrisfilmusic

05:27:00
A R I Z O N A is a band started by three New Jersey natives. They spend most of their time either on the road creating in a mobile recording studio they built in an old Toyota, or between LA, NJ, and the UK.





Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="10"]A R I Z O N A  -  I Was Wrong (Robin Schulz Remix)[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]It is not an exaggeration to say that Robin is delivering another number 1 hit for the UK Top 40. The original track by A R I Z O N A is simply magical with beautiful lyrics, great singing and relaxing chilling sad atmosphere. Robin is a master when it comes in bittersweet records and here he turns another golden remix. Smooth driving basslines, chunky drums, guitar riffs, warm piano chords and great cinematic sound design that carry the listener by the hand and make you wanna dance and sing a long straight away. It gives you goosebumps, shivers and everything in between. Its simply mindblowing and very infectious as you will find pushing that play button on YouTube again and again. #PureGold Love it [/content]
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Additional info:
soundcloud | http://www.soundcloud.com/thisisarizonamusic
facebook |https://www.facebook.com/thisisarizonamusic
www.twitter/arizona_music
instagram | @thisisarizonamusic
snapchat | arizona_music
http://thisisarizonamusic.com/ 

Follow Robin Schulz:
Soundcloud | https://soundcloud.com/robin-schulz
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/robin.schulz.official
Twitter | https://twitter.com/robin_schulz
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/robin__schulz
http://robin-schulz.com/en/

06:34:00







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 [item value="10"]Juno im Park feat. Hannah Trigwell - Never Gonna Give You Up [/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The upcoming electronic pop dance duo Juno im Park collaborate with the awesome singer Hannah Trigwell to cover in melodic deep house sound the magnificent single Never Gonna Give You Up that was huge hit by by Rick Astley. The version that Daniel and Nico from Stuttgart present is packed with beautiful xylophone melodies, great percussion, piano melodies, cinematic strings, vintage themes and relaxing groove with infectious rhythm. It's one of those tracks that you simply can not resist and you feel the urge to let down whatever you are doing and start singing with your heart so loud that your lungs get tired from it. Feel good sunkissed melodies and organic sounds makes this record super warm and sweet perfect for summer dancefloors, radio stations and spotify playlists. Highly recommended and just super remake of a beloved single that I  believe Rick Astley has approve it. #PureGold Love It[/content]
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Additional info:
https://www.facebook.com/junoimparkofficial/
http://twitter.com/junoimpark
http://instagram.com/junoimpark
http://soundcloud.com/juno-im-park
www.universal-music.de
https://www.facebook.com/universalmusicdeutschland/
https://twitter.com/UmusicGermany

21:31:00

1. NERQ Remix [Deep House]
2. Snøwmass & Sir Matty V Remix [Progressive House]

It’s time for two remixes of Bassanova and LUX’ upbeat, heartfelt house tune called Lullaby! First up is NERQ, who takes Lullaby on an alluring deep house ride. With the Snøwmass & Sir Matty V remix you’ll instantly find yourself dancing on a festival field thanks to its high energy. 







Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="10"]Bassanova featuring LUX - Lullaby (Remixes) [/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]After the first package of versions is time for the second remix package that includes two very nice beauties. NERQ Remix moves in the melodic dream deep house direction with slow grooves, sexy basslines, melancholic piano chords and cool synthy hooks. Vintage atmosphere and truly nostalgic sounds make the track perfect for LUX vocal performance to carry you away to the story she sings so convincingly. The second remix by Snøwmass & Sir Matty V moves the epic progressive house direction with Swedish house references. Pulsating basslines, pounding techy drums and great breakdown with piano themes, cinematic orchestral strings, claps and excellent climax that is following the rules and conventions with anthemic synths and feel good uplifting positive melody. Two great versions that improve a lot the first package. #PureGold Love It [/content]
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04:37:00

C-BooL, aka Grzegorz Cebula, is one of the most famous Polish DJs and music producers, who with his current single "Never Go Away" in Poland ranked  # 1 on the airplay charts, number # 2 of the iTunes singles chart and # 2 of Shazam Charts. 

Lyrics
Hey If you ever want to leave it all
If you ever want to lose control
Leave it all escape so far away
Maybe then you‘ll think it is OK
But I'll tell you how I see it now
Take the guitar and I'll tell you how
I just wanna show you how to stay
Listen and you'll never go away

Listen and you'll never go away

In the glow of starry sky
Seven nights I would lie
Now I know I wanna stay
I will never go away
In the moonlight hear the song
And still listen all night long
Now I know I wanna stay
I will never go away
I will never go away
I will never go away ay ay
I will never go away

Listen and you’ll never go away

In the glow of starry sky
Seven nights I would lie
Now I know I wanna stay
I will never go away
In the moonlight hear the song
And still listen all night long
Now I know I wanna stay
I will never go away
I will never go away
I will never go away ay ay
I will never go away

I will never go away
Now I know wanna stay
Now I know wanna stay
Now I know wanna stay
I will never go away
Now I know wanna stay
Now I know wanna stay
Stay Stay Stay Stay
I will never go away

In the glow of starry sky
Seven nights I would lie
Now I know I wanna stay
I will never go away
In the moonlight hear the song
And still listen all night long
Now I know I wanna stay
I will never go away
I will never go away
I will never go away ay ay
I will ever go away
Listen and you’ll never go away




Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="10"]C-Bool - Never Go Away[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]One of the hottest summer anthems comes from C-Bool who delivers the awesome melodic deep house beauty Never Go Away. With stunning guitar riff that once you hear it stays inside your heart and awakes your inner-senses. The melodic groove, the chunky beats and deep basslines along with other organic elements make this track the ultimate summer anthem that everybody will sing a long and feel connected and close together. The female vocals are memorable and you will find them just truly addictive. One more great track for your  holiday soundtrack has been found. #PureGold Love It [/content]
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17:15:00

S2 Records is glad to presents California Dreamin' by ‚Royal Djs’ (remember Melanie, Jay and Tyson who back in the years released they hit version of the classical tune California Dreamin' by the Mamas and Papas??) and the German duo, dj and co-producer 2elements. These two amazing teams joined electronic forces to deliver this brand new arrangement of this worldwide famous track. California Dreams instantly hits you with its electronic dream vibe which embodies the beautiful lyrics with a funky clap and a groovy bass line while keeping the synths alive topping up what is undoubtedly a club banger; we are pretty sure its energetic beats and catchy vocal hooks will blow your mind at first listening.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [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"]Royal Djs & 2elements - California Dreamin' (2elements Mix)[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]One of the biggest anthems from the past is back on S2 records with brand new remix by 2Elements. Powerful energetic peak time progressive house weapon with chunky grooves, punchy basslines, old school early 90's piano chords and great application of the super strong song that drive all the clubbers nuts and it is impossible to resist to  not start sing a long with hands in the air! It sounds like a big mainstream chart hit to me. #PureGold Love It.[/content]
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Additional info:
https://www.facebook.com/2elementsdj
https://www.facebook.com/ROYAL-DJS-187312114769423/
www.sirupmusic.com
www.youtube.com/sirupmusic
www.facebook.com/SirupMusic

18:40:00

Completing their Armada Deep hat trick after 'Music Of The Moon' and 'Restless', Rockaforte are back on the imprint with another burst of brilliance. Spoiling the world's Deep House lovers with great atmospheres, shuffling beats, and a funky bassline, Rockaforte don't really leave you a choice. You can either love the kick-ass vibes of 'One Way Trigger' or you can REALLY love 'em.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="9"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="9"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
 [item value="10"]Rockaforte - One Way Trigger [/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Armada Deep continues to mesmerise the international audiences with a wonderful release by Rockaforte. It is called One Way Trigger and is a very dark haunting melodic deep house production that targets the clubs rather than the radio stations. The vocal sample seems to work well within the deep bubbly basslines, chunky smooth grooves, synthy hooks and the quite melancholic melodies that run throughout and keep your mind focused on the dancefloor. Great well arranged tracks that will hypnotise the crowds this summer without doubts. #PureGold Love It  [/content]
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03:47:00

1. Extended Mix
2. Torio & Darkmada Remix

For the next release on Magik Muzik Dutchman Bassanova teams up with Canadian singer/songwriter LUX for Lullaby. After hearing this upbeat, heartfelt house tune you will catch yourself humming it to yourself for days on end. Which is a good thing, because Lullaby is truly the perfect track for these sunny days. Torio & Darkmada deliver a banging, more progressive remix. Cool!





Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="9"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="9"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Magik Muzik presents Bassanova featuring LUX with Lullaby. The original mix is a very radio friendly deep house meets future house style track that has nice flow and arrangement but it misses on the build up towards the climax. You wait for the pay off that never arrives as you wanted on the original version. On the other hand Torio and Darkmada version fixes the weaknesses of the original with an excellent hybrid of progressive electro house with balearic trance. Electro touched basslines, punchy playful grooves and great  uplifting sunkissed summery synthy stabs in the epic hands in the air climax. Very emotional and sugar sweet lyrics performed perfectly by LUX that shines and the sound of her voice stays in your mind. Good choice between a more radio friendly and more club friendly versions. Love It  [/content]
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