Henrik Kantola, aka ‘Chantola’ journeyed into the world of electronic music at the start of the millennium. Inspired by some of the top jocks and a self driven passion, this young Finnish talent began to produce in 2003. Beginning with Acid Pro and a hardware sequencer, Chantola played with basic loops and short tracks. As the results came, so did his hunger to buy newer equipment and software.
It wasn’t until 2007 that Chantola really found his break. Teaming up with a Helsinki based producer Jussi Vuorivirta, he formed a duo. Spiritus & Asper was born and full tunes began to materialize. In December 2008, their first completed production “Passion” was snapped up by Oulu based Wavedata Records, due out in June this year. As the momentum flowed, so did the label signings. With tunes set for release on Black Hole Recordings and Baroque, this young duo seem to be doing something right.
Today the main man Henrik Kantola presents his newest single Last Train To Mexico under his Chantola guise. A top progressive trance – progressive house – tech house release on the Nemesis label including remixes by Beach X, Wert and Paul Easy. If you like progressive trance, Finnish trance and groove you won’t want to miss this release. Samples after the break.
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The master evolver, evolving new into old! ” - Andre
9/10
Just in time for WMC 2010 the boys at Bellboy Records are offering up a slice of springtime Tech-Funk with a bit of Nu-Disco sprinkled on top. Never one to be boxed into a specific genre Chris Cowie’s “X3” EP is a three tracker that has a little something for everyone.
Cowie’s first cut “3rd Degree” is a smooth four on the floor Tech-House number with large doses of funk and a springtime vibe that is perfect for the pools and beaches of Miami. If you’re tired of the winter blues “3rd Degree” is the right vehicle to get you headed into summer.
Cowie’s second entry “Disco Revenge” falls in the realm of Nu-Disco however the Cowman’s Tech-Funk vibe is stamped all over this one and it works beautifully! Great vibe, wonderful flow this Nu-Disco groover is unapologetically in a class by itself. Chris’s third offering “Sential” is for all the Bellboy massive out there that need the techier side of things no matter what time of year it is. “Sential” definitely has a springtime vibe to it but the techier lines are upfront and represented proudly with this number.
You don’t want to miss any of these beasts, especially “Sential”, which is just the perfect track for kicking a poolside set into high gear! Read on for some high quality samples and be sure to visit the label’s website.
Time to dive back into proggy and electric waters, with this very refreshing EP, by the mysterious UNKNOWN1234567890 (looks like we’ve got a few mysterious producers lately…).
We start with the summery vibe of the hybrid CAT4, which gives away a glimpse of its theme straight from the beginning. Progressive arrangement, though electric sounds and distortion are the key elements that come in to play with a gorgeous melodic arrangement.
As the track evolves through 4/4 and broken beats, we hear classic house stabs, as well as glitchy voices serving as a bed to the melodic plucks, driving the track into its massive climax with strings stabs.
The simple but effective TIME 000 is on the flip. Again, we can taste a little bit of that summery vibe from Cat4, but this time it’s all about butt-shaking groove. With a housey vibe, on a progressive tone, the track keeps building up over and over, through stabs and plucks. A very interesting EP, impossible to define due to its hybrid nature: progressive, techno, house, trance… there’s a little bit of everything on each second, of each track!
Read on past the break for some high quality samples and if anyone knows who the hell UNKNOWN1234567890 is, please, do let us know in the comments!
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So suddenly it comes and things change... ” - Andre
9/10
BT is without a doubt one of the most prolific producers in his field, and to prove that, we’ve now featured the first three singles from his latest artist album over the past 2 months! Taken from his upcoming album, this is another brand new single, featuring the intense vocals by Christian Burns. The track, entitled “Suddenly” will enchant every lover of vocal electronic dance music. Loaded with fierce edits and intense guitar work, the song makes a nod and a wink to the sound of mid nineties Depeche Mode and the chorus adds to the passion and vigor of the entire track.
The remix package offers a wide variety of versions. Celldweller, Cicada and Dave Darrell stay close to the original but still they’re all offering a different approach so that every DJ will find the best version for his live set at any given time. Ferry Corsten gave “Suddenly” his trademark trance make over which fits seamlessly in a state of the art big room event. Mr Sam turned the original into a massive, DJ friendly version that will certainly catch the attention of the big names. Also make sure to check out the JJ Mix, ’cause its down tempo rock arrangement and the heavy guitars are an absolute refreshing surprise.
After The Rose Of Jericho and Every Other Way, all taken from BT’s upcoming album “These Hopeful Machines”, we can state that this fabulous new single “Suddenly” will rock your party!
Read on past the break for high quality samples for each of the 7 versions!
Fresh off their remixes on Outstanding and Pacha Recordings, The House Moguls kick start 2010 with yet another prime time original. “Only One”, featuring vocals from new diva on the scene, Bekah is another dynamic approach from The Moguls. Fusing techy drums with progressive synth lines and string arrangements, your sure to find yourself engulfed in the emotion of this track.
On remix detail The Moguls selected a batch of talented & respected producers. Hot off his WMC Anthem, Dj Chuckie & LMFAO “Miami Bitch” remix, Inphinity drops a rugged late night stomper, while electro pimp Kyle Watson brings his signature electro funk fusion. Also on the bill are heavyweights Dumb Dan, Paul Damixie, Paul Deighton, Alexander Orue, and Australian Idiot House Heads Acid Jacks!
Stop over at Beatport.com today to check the tracks out, sample and them, and ultimately, buy them!
Kicking off the New Year right, Chris Cowie and the entire Bellboy Records family is proud to present the first release of 2010……”Absconder”.
“Absconder” is a two tracker by funky tech-house guru Chris Cowie that is so good that we’ll offer a money back guarantee if you don’t like it. Ok…..we’re not giving your money back but trust us, it will fill the floor and you will love it.
Chris starts things off with the original mix of “Absconder” and as always the Cowman doesn’t disappoint. To say this track has movement would be an understatement. In typical Cowie fashion the bassline is intertwined with multiple synthlines that just seem to fit perfectly together. Couple this with the occasional synthline crescendo and you will have any crowd surging.
For all of you Dj’s out there the remix of “Absconder” will be your money maker! If your crowd is lagging around the dance floor then just pull this Tech-House groover out of your digital box and let it ride. This track has a nasty bassline that’s paired with an in your face beat that can only make your set better…..guaranteed!
Read on past the break for high quality samples and be sure to support the artists you love!
This man needs no introduction, but in case the name Solarstone isn’t familiar, let’s quickly recap his last 15 years in the biz! Solarstone is Rich Mowatt, producer and DJ. Producing and releasing trance, progressive and chillout since 1994 under various aliases including Young Parisians, Z2 and Liquid State.
His most popular releases to date include ‘Seven Cities’, ‘Late Summer Fields’, ‘Solarcoaster’ and ‘Rain Stars Eternal’. Previous lineups included Sam Tierney (1994 – 1997) and Andy Bury (1994 – 2006). Solarstone’s label interests include ‘Solaris Recordings’, Insatiable Records and the Solaris International radio show (previously Deepblue Radio – Rich also co-ran Deepblue Records until mid 2008 when he took over Solaris Recordings).
Now that you’re up to speed, let’s talk about this highly acclaimed remix CD that was released last November, but took me two months to get around to apparently. On the CD are remixes from Solar Energy, Bot Cyprian, Probspot, Stan Void, Ferry Corsten, Bissen and a few others. The styles are varied in this package, from uplifting trance to vocal infused breakbeats, there’s something for nearly every taste on this compilation CD.
Read on past the break to find out which tracks I felt needed to be singled out, have a listen or two and be sure to buy the CD from anywhere fine music is sold!
JES writes, arranges and produces her own material and knows how to deliver high quality, vocal electronic dance music that can be enjoyed by seasoned veterans, and relative newbies. This lovely new track, “Lovesong”, was taken from her upcoming album called “High Glow” and proves to be a perfect example to showcase that electronic dance tracks can easily compete with current chart worthy music.
For the DJs amongst us, the Magik Muzik crew has added a fabulous string of remixes, each serving another style. The boys from Cosmic Gate came up with a stunning version in their own trademark sound, with big strings and soft padded synths, but with an incredible drive, excellent for the larger venues. Daniel Wanrooy & Mark Green gave the original a true trance makeover and their focus on the teasingly long break will make your audience scream. Jonas Steur and Coco Channel each approached Lovesong from another, more techno/clubby, angle and for the lounge clubs of today we added the Acoustic Love Remix and the Lime Chill Remix. JES’ new single “Lovesong” is a sure shot for every vocal trance lover!
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Not to be mistaken for friendly dinos... ” - Andre
8/10
I can't stop singing Alicia Keys...will this help free me of her grasp?
smu[th] music, has made a few appearances on our site in the past, and surprisingly, this is our third review of a The Flyers & Mike Sonar production! As smu[th]’s 14th release, it is slated for release this month and along with the original mix are a few tasty reworks that span quite the progressive genres. We’ve got a rework from Mike Hovsepian & Johnny Y, Liluca and a recent Enhanced remixer, Vinayak^a.
We’ve got everything from deep progressive house to breaks, spacey prog and feel good progressive trance. Read on past the break for some high quality samples and be sure to vote for your fave!
Ruben’s name isn’t new to me, and a few weeks ago I reviewed a remix he put together for 2XLC’s Pulse on Tetsuo Hybrid. Though it was a rather odd fit for Ruben, he pulled off a solid rework of a rather epic trance production and today I bring to you his latest original production which is forthcoming on Remy’s 68 Recordings.
Grands Boulevard is a rollercoasting progressive house number that wavers and pulses while retaining a steady, driving beat that is infectious and mildly offensive (in a good way!). On remix duties we’ve got two names that I do not recognize, but then again, I’m not your typical house head. Actually, I’m barely a house head at all! Emmanuel B. and Taras van de Voorde ring in two deep, unique and groovy reworks that will go down smoothly on any sexy dancefloor.
Read on past the break for my take on the three mixes, some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your fave!
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