REVIEWS – Page 2 – EDM SONGS

KALM KAOZ “ZIGGY STARDUST” – OUT NOW ON BEATPORT

December 23, 2013October 4, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] We’re into building bridges, musically and personally KALM KAOZ and its label, MASSIVE DECKS, announce the release of “ZIGGY STARDUST” from their upcoming EP entitled, K-HOLE.“ZIGGY STARDUST”, KALM KAOZ’s remake of David Bowie’s epic track of the same name originally released in 1972. “ZIGGY STARDUST” is a follow-up to KALM KAOZ’s highly regarded “GET HAPPY” remake of the renowned Judy Garland swing-time track. KALM KAOZ’s vision is to build bridges, from old school rock ‘n roll and myriad influences to today’s dance music community. The music video was recorded…

FLOW ZEN UNITES EDM FANS WITH TOGETHER AGAIN EP

November 14, 2013October 4, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] FLOW ZEN, by origins a dubstep producer, surprises the industry with a new 5 tracker EP where he merges various styles of bass driven EDM. The title track – and first single – is TOGETHER AGAIN – an upbeat, high energy, and melodic Progressive House track that features Flow Zen’s longtime friend, JENNY D, on vocals. The idea for the ‘Together Again EP’ came from experiences at various big timer EDM festivals. [wp_ad_camp_1] Flow Zen: “I wanted the EP to express the feelings my friends and I felt at…

PARTYROCK: JEFF MILLS – STAR PEOPLE (WORLD PREMIERE) @ NEW FORMS FESTIVAL

September 14, 2013October 4, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] JEFF MILLS, the Purpose Maker and godfather of banging techno headlined the NEW FORMS FESTIVAL, Vancouver BC last Thursday where he premiered his new project STAR PEOPLE. A musical journey composed of several different sequences. Your reporter didn’t really know what to expect at first. Was this going to be a sit-your-ass-down show and watch sorta thing – or more of a dance event? It turned out to be a full on rave at a Hangar with 5 CDJs, 2 DJM900 mixers and TWO Roland TR 909’s. WOW!…

ANTONIO GIACCA’S MOKOLODI BRINGS AFRICAN VIBE TO EDM

September 10, 2013October 4, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Italian born, Los Angeles based ANTONIO GIACCA strikes again with another unstoppable EDM banger. After a recent trip to Africa, he got inspired and mixed some African influences together with a pure festival sound. ‘MOKOLODI‘ starts of with an original arrangement of brass, strings and traditional African sounds. Using a signature style build, Giacca raises the tension until he hits hard with a banging funky bassline drop. Mokolodi is the follow up to Antonio’s previous beatport favourites ‘Calm Down‘ and ‘Alumbra‘. Antonio releases on Toolroom, Pinkstar, Sirup Music…

MARTIN GARRIX – ANIMALS | HOW IT GOT BIG

July 29, 2013October 4, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] BY ANDREW CATHERWOOD [wp_ad_camp_1] As the 2013 festival season warms up Spinnin Records looks on with delight as their recent release Animals has been wowing festival goers with sheer brilliance and innovation. The success (Beatport general #1) of Animals is the result of prodigious 16 year old Dutch producer Martin Garrix, a well planned and expertly articulated marketing approach and the growing desire within the electronic music scene for a fresh approach to the music. While many releases are hyped through the standard direct label to community approach, Spinnin…

ARTENTO DIVINI PRESENTS ALL OF YOU

April 6, 2013October 4, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Some people are destined to be on stage. Artento Divini is one of those people. Whenever he is in control of the decks, Artento’s charisma shines throughout the entire venue and his sparkling energy creates an atmosphere suitable for any party minded crowd. Artento Divini has spent more hours in his studio than he did in his bed and working this hard pays off. After a successful release on Marco V’s In Charge label called ‘Drop Off’ (hyped by Armin van Buuren in his ASOT show) Artento teamed…

BASSROCK: I’m FRENCH – Deal With It!

March 24, 2013October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] Seattle’s Electro house prodigy BASSROCK gains more and more dedicated following by the day. His weekly sets for The DJ Sessions on ITV LIVE have a global following as legendary DJ Donald Glaude just picked up his new track for Eden Records. [wp_ad_camp_1] “I’m French, Deal With It” Is as playful and important as the name might suggest. Named for the French side of his blood, the track, boasts inventive synth design and arrangement, as well as a healthy dose of genre mixing. Funky French House chord stabs and…

VOCAL SMASH ‘WE ARE’ ROCKS ARMADA MUSIC

February 25, 2013October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] Three international top artists came together to record the vocal masterpiece WE ARE out on TRICE RECORDINGS / ARMADA MUSIC February 25th. WE ARE is the brainchild of JAKE SHANAHAN (NYC), CARL NUNES (Guatamala) and SHAUN FRANK (Toronto) and comes with a wonderful MUSIC VIDEO which was shot in New York City. [wp_ad_camp_1] As Shanahan and Nunes were working on the track together, they thought it would be a great idea to add some killer vocals. Not much later, Shaun Frank (lead vocalist of The Envy) was added to the team…

Review: LOMEZ – AFTERHOURS EP

February 5, 2013October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Reviewed by Eversun Full of diversity and textures, Afterhours presents listeners with a unique warehouse styled 9 nine track musical adventure. Lomez starts us off nice and easy with Summerside featuring Atnarko. He really shows off the depth of his diversity and influences Summerside wraps the musicality of progressive into the underling deep laidback grooves. On my mind takes the vibes up a notch into the realm of Tech house bringing punchier drums, a darker atmosphere and an edgy floor shaking bass. An instrumental drum-free six and a…

New Release Review: LUKE FAIR

January 29, 2013October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Reviewed by Eversun There was once a time when the groovy sounds of disco was the norm, but as the techniques and technology used in electronic music has evolved the true disco sound has become somewhat a rarity. However there are some producers who have learned to effectively modernize the sound while still keeping true to the roots, Toronto house legend Luke Fair is one those producers. Released on Spirit soul, Gravitron offers two Originals (Gravitron, Blueshift) as well as two remixes of the title track by Silver…

The Upbeats BRING THE NOISE!

January 21, 2013October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Reviewed by Eversun Diffused is the latest release from New Zealand Drum and bass duo The Upbeats, featuring 2 brand new originals (Diffused and Undertaker) and remixes of the title track from S.P.Y. and Opiuo. Being released on Noisia’s Vision Recordings, you can expect to hear the dark styled drum and bass that label owners Noisia are known for. Diffused uses deep rolling sub bass and crazy percussion/Breaks patterns to bring out a tune that is absolutely full of energy. Undertaker is a full-on neuro jump up tune with a…

ANGRY MUFFIN’S THOUGHT EVOKING ELECTRONICA

January 8, 2013October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] A popular electronic music artist has decided to step behind the curtain and release his first full length album under the alias ANGRY MUFFIN. [wp_ad_camp_1] Angry Muffin, who as his former personality released music with some of the top electronic labels on the planet, says shielding himself from the public and media will force audiences to listen rather than look. The anonymous artist plans on captivating his followers through music without a public image, hearkening back to a time when glitz and a pretty face were not as important…

Review: Maya Jane Coles – Easier To Find

December 19, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Easier to hide is the latest release from London deep house sensation Maya Jane Coles on her brand new label I Am Me, Featuring the much awaited tracks she premiered on her essential mix in 2011, Easier to hide contains four genuinely deep and soulful tunes which blend the worlds of underground warehouse music and the deep house, carried by Maya’s classy vocals. The title track was named the Beatport track of the day upon its release. For those who are still new to the unique sound Maya…

Wolfgang Gartner – Evil Lurks Review

December 7, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] December 4th saw the release Evil lurks by Wolfgang Gartner on Ultra Music. Alongside Tom Staar,Wolfgang has captured the essence of the mythical monsters under the bed of our youth. Admittedly Wolfgang has stated on his facebook that he felt this should have been released near Halloween, Evil lurks features a darker take on the classic Gartner sound all the while retaining the funky vibes we have come to know him for. [wp_ad_camp_1] Featuring heavy hitting 128 beats, wild progressions, a beastly electrofied bassline and a sinister melody, Evil lurks delivers on…

Katie’s Corner: Pure Trance Mixed By Solarstone And Orkidea

December 4, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] By KATE O’CONNELL — From the moment the first beat hits your chest off Pure Trance Disc One by Solarstone your pulse will start to race and you find yourself getting lost in the hypnotic melodies. From that moment on this two disc compilation takes you on a spellbinding thrill ride with SolarStone as the Captain. [wp_ad_camp_1] Pure Trance has about the most fitting title of any new album out there. Solarstone nailed it giving us exactly that – pure, mind blowing, hair raising, chest shaking trance. It’s impossible…