Rozza ft I Am Hope – The Ones We Love (Remixes) [Neuroscience Recordings]

Posted by Andre on August 31 under Releases | Be the First to Comment | 58 views

Big Room sound in a small package!
- Andre
8/10

283-5971_600We covered the original release a few weeks (many thanks to Shrey!) and I come back today with new brand new remixes that are sure to amp things up a level or two:

“Rozza debuted on Neuroscience last year with “Never Never Land”. This is the second release on the same label and it looks worth checking out, as it’s mishmash of genres to say the least!” – Shrey

In this two track remix pack we’re treated to an Original Redub Mix and a dark dub remix from MaRLo. These two remixes round out the original 3 track package quite well, read on after the jump for some high quality samples!

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Mike Mikhjian – Again & Again EP [Intuition Deep]

Posted by Andre on August 31 under Releases | Be the First to Comment | 57 views

Summer sun & breezy beaches.
- Andre
8/10

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I’ve had this one in the pipeline for some time now, but life got in the way and here we are today! Mike’s a staple on our site, this being our 8th review/article to date and his first on the Intuition Deep sub label.

The lead off track, Again & Again, is a deep little number that combines some unique vocal cuts and stabs to create the perfect summer anthem. Whispers In The Air is more along the same lines of Mike’s older sound, with a delectable little 8bit-esque melody.

Read on past the break for some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!

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Angel Ace – Everything’s Gonna Be Fine [DS-R]

Posted by Shrey on August 26 under Releases | Be the First to Comment | 241 views

Don't Worry, Angel will take care...:)
- Shrey
7.5/10

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Freshly launched UK label Digital Society Recordings [DS-R] has grabbed this one after Temple One’s Afterglow EP. Angel Ace is certainly not new to the scene. This Spanish producer regularly makes appearances on various labels with his tracks and remixes. Known for his euphoric uplifting tracks, this one is no exception.

The track title might seem cheesy at first look, when I heard the tracks I found that the feelings that are conveyed are best described by this title only…!!! It’s pretty simple piece of melody and Angel Ace has provided mixes in 3 flavours. Let’s check it out….!!

Read more for my take on each track and some samples…

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Artificial Dreamer – Impure EP [Dangerbox]

Posted by Aaron on August 20 under Releases | 2 Comments to Read | 84 views

Chaotic consistency; a whirlwind of sound!
- Aaron
9/10

impureepJimmy Batista is a guy that you might know better as Artificial Dreamer…His game? All sorts of swirly soundscapes, backed by a thumping beat. And indeed, Artificial Dreamer has been swirling up a storm! I first caught on with his remix of Native’s Choices (Which I still love to this day), and since then I’ve clung for dear life! The Impure EP is his latest, and I’m hoping it destroys some floors somewhere ’round the world! Read on.

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Renegade System – Shimmer/Concord [Couture]

Posted by Andre on August 20 under Releases | Be the First to Comment | 62 views

For all the Sam Sharp fans: Check these!
- Andre
8/10

L-101206-1242695534The last time we covered a Couture release we featured Rob Corbo’s monsters, Dominos & Moonwalk. This time around we’re featuring another young producer (I think….I can’t find any details on this artist, can anyone?) in Renegade System.  This is their second Couture release and they are proving that they are here to stay.

Shimmer is the wild sister in the pair while Concord is a little more subdued and heavy on the techno front.  Read on past the break for my full take on each track, some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!

I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

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White Stars – Triangle Wave EP [Finity Digital]

Posted by Andre on August 20 under Releases | 6 Comments to Read | 158 views

A prism of aural bliss from the cold north!
- Andre
9/10

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I’ve been bit by the Finity bug, and what a sweet sweet love it is.  This latest effort from this quality Finnish trance label comes from a very little known duo, Marko Kantola & Sauli Viinamäki. Finity has a storied release history, and this latest has been canned by the likes of Markus Schulz, Suzy Solar, Lange, Airwave, Mike Saint-Jules and many more…

This release features three tracks, Erica, Like a Wind and Two Hollow Souls. Each track is truly unique, each providing a deep and sultry trancer that errs on the progressive/tech side of things.  On top of being an accurate representation of today’s trance this release also speaks to an older style of trance that is nearly all but dead today.

Read on for my full take on this 3 track release, some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!

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Xspective Sense – Too Many Questions [Finity Digital]

Posted by Andre on August 19 under Releases | Be the First to Comment | 68 views

60 Degrees North, 1000 Degrees Hot!
- Andre
8/10

ftydg021-150 Xspective Sense is yet another talented Finnish producer, and for his second Finity release (first since 2007), he’s teamed up with UK producer Astera (we covered his latest Finity release very recently).

This release, which features a groovy bassline, soft piano melodies and a haunting vocal track has been canned by Ronski Speed, Matt Darey, Ruben De Ronde, Suzy Solar and others! Though it saw a release in late June, expect to continue hearing it on the radio waves and in steaming hot clubs well into the fall season!

Read on past the break for my full rundown of the two tracks, some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!

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Ben Gold ft. Senadee – Today [Kill The Lights]

Posted by Aaron on August 19 under Releases | 5 Comments to Read | 119 views

A great uplifter from the man with the Golden touch!
- Aaron
7.5/10

bengoldtodayBen Gold has been kicking ass around these parts, with all sorts of awesome remixes, but I think that this so happens to be Ben’s first original production review on this site…I could be wrong. Anyways, this is Today, featuring the vocals of Senadee. You get three variations of original Ben, with varying levels of vocal content, and a chillout remix from Thomas Datt. Sounds promising, let’s dive in!

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Free Way Out West Track!

Posted by Andre on August 18 under Downloads, Tracks | Read the First Comment | 107 views


Dance music titans WAY OUT WEST return this fall with their fourth studio album We Love Machine. Nick Warren and Jody Wisternoff are back for an album’s worth of beautiful tracks based on their love of analog synths!  First out of the shoot is the September 7th release of the lead single “Only Love” featuring a package of remixes from Jerome Isma Ae, John Tejada and Glimpse.

The single is already receiving lots of love from the likes of Laurent Garnier, James Talk, Ivan Smagghe and Kissy Sell Out, among many others. “Only Love” features Jonathan Mendelsohn on vocals and some original 80’s-era keyboards that sets It off.

To make the next few months a little easier on their fans, the boys have agreed to provide MusiCritics.com with a free track download! Hit up the download link after the jump, you’ll simply love Ultraviolet!
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Astera – Ascent [Finity Global]

Posted by Andre on August 18 under Releases | Read the First Comment | 48 views

Lush and angelic, listen for the twists!
- Andre
7/10

ftygl005-150I’ve been playing catch up lately and I’ve been ignoring this label for far too long.  Finity Global is a subprint of the fine Finnish Finity Recordings label, and though they don’t come around very often, they do so in style.

This 3 track release was tossed into the wild way back in June and I’m just now getting around to reviewing it. I know, I know…but better late than never, right? Astera, UK born producer, delivers a spacey melodic trancer and Corydalics and Air-T provide some support on remix duties.

Read on past the break to find out how I felt about each mix, some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!

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