After being launched in 2003, RR Record went on to release tracks by Ron van den Beuken (under a few guises), Pascal Feliz, Nenes, Sam Sharp (aka Sander van Doorn), Tatana and many others! After being dropped off in 2005, the label made a triumphant return in 2009 with 10 releases, many of which featured the label head once again, but included a packed roster of producers, much like Maarten de Jong!
After a collab on this label in 2009 these two return with yet another 3 track pack that features a growling bassline, noteworthy hook and lead and some chilling breakdowns that are sure to cater to many of you! For some reason, there is a MdJ Dub Mix along with the MdJ and Trance mixes, but none of them feature any semblance of a vocal track. Regardless, each mix is banging with MdJ’s version packing a little more gusto than the Original, while the Trance mix makes it a little more peak time worthy.
Read on past the break for high quality samples of each version and be sure to add this one to your crate, especially the Trance mix if you’re a sucker for piano breakdowns.
Towards the end of 2009 Activa released his debut artist album “This World”. The producer who less than a year before had been described by Paul Van Dyk as the “Best Producer of 2008″ duly delivered one of the best dance albums of 2009 and cemented his place amongst dance music’s production elite.
One of the features of the album was a series of collaborations with some of Activa’s favourite producers and it is his collaboration with Vandit superstar Giuseppe Ottaviani that is the backbone of Discover’s latest release which includes the original album version and a fresh new remix from Giuseppe. If that wasn’t enough Discover have also included Activa’s brand new “club” version of the album track “Don’t Leave Me” which brings the release home in suitably uplifting style!
Read on past the break for some high quality samples of each track!
This Irish producer/dj burst onto the scene with his first release on the Discover White imprint, garnering airplay from some of the world’s top jocks. Since then he’s released productions on Vandit (PvD’s own), Connective Sounds and now, Ronald van Gelderen’s very own label, Raw Sessions Recordings.
This latest monster packs tons of energy in just under 8 minutes, and Adam’s techno influence shine through nearly instantly. The track is reminiscent of a banging Askew techno production, but the low end’s been amped up to 11 and the throaty bass and kick combo is nearly soul shaking. On the flipside we’ve got a remix by Ronald van Gelderen, mister label boss himself, who crushes the original into a sub 6 minute beast.
Read on past the break for high quality samples, and check it out for yourself!
If you ever wondered what a 2010 hybrid cross between Push and Ferry Corsten might sound like, look no further my friends. It’s been nearly 3 years since Jonas has produced under this uplifting alias and if this first gem of 2010 is any indication, this Swedish producer is in top form and ready to storm dance floors!
Nightfall comes in two flavours: On the A side we’ve got an uplifting and driving Original Mix while on the B side we’re treated to a Rough Mix that sharpens up the edges into blunt weapons of audible destruction. Both tracks are full of energy, and they certainly stand out from the typical crowd of TATW/ASOT dribble that so many younger producers are peddling.
Read on past the break for high quality samples of both versions.
Synthika is an electronic music collaboration project launched in 2007 by two Finnish brothers and producers Tempo Giusto and Ima’gin. Synthika’s production ranges from slower minimal to deep driving tech trance. Using the finest elements from several different genres, they call their style club progressive – always fresh and elaborate, their sound is distinct and melodies captivating while all of the production is essentially highly danceable club material.
And danceable is exactly what these two fine producers have accomplished in their latest Synthika collab, Powder Road EP. Don’t be fooled by the tracks’ otherwise soft names, these two are epic, dark and gritty….just the way I love my trance. This two track EP kicks things off with Powder Road, a monster of a trance track that shines in the breakdown and build with a synth sequence that will pierce your heart and leave you feeling empty. On the flip side we’ve got Lilacs, and though I instantly associated Lilacs with old ladies playing bridge, this track is nothing like that. Darker and deeper than Powder Road, this track is an emotional roller coaster that energizes and drains at the same time.
Robbie’s name is quickly becoming quite the hot commodity nowadays! With smashing releases on Amon Vision, Tone Diary, Reset Records and an inclusion in Gareth Emery’s hot 2 CD Compilation The Sound of Garuda, there seems to be nothing stopping him!
His latest on Reset Records, and his 4th on the label to date, is titled Attack, and righfully so! This is a monster tech trancer that should be used with caution as it is likely to tear the fabric of time and space if used improperly, or too often! On remix duties we have Canadian heavyweight DJ Preach who delivers a mind melting, deep and dark rework of the original. If you’re loving what Wippenberg, W+W, Ummet Ozcan and Randy Katana have been doing lately, this is not a package you want to miss!
Read on past the break for some high quality samples and be sure to vote for your favorite version! Your vote counts!
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The story of humans and their consciences! ” - Andre
7.5/10
This UK based trance producer and DJ has been a staple on the Flux Delux roster since exploding onto the label a year ago with his Razorsharp EP. Simon ushers in a new breed of UK producers who blur the lines between performer-manager-entrepreneur-producer and music lover. His hands are in everything, from 2 separate radio shows, to his own label, remixes and productions….this bloke just doesn’t sleep it seems!
Human Nature, the lead off track, is a driving trancer with a poignant hook that is destined to rock speakers this fall, and I’m sure it did plenty of damage at open air events this past summer. The breakdown is a face melter, you won’t want to skip over this one! On the B-Side we’ve got Conscience which adds a little more attitude to the mix than it’s predecessor, and seems to carry more flow and feels more danceable. The breakdown makes do without pads or peaceful silence and instead opts to rock your socks off with complete disregard for your health.
Read on past the break for some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your fav!
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Brazilians are to Trance as Fins are to Prog ” - Andre
9/10
This label’s second release recently hit store shelves, and today I’ve decided it’s time to give it some well earned attention. This is Fabio Stein’s Electric Sound at its best, and his second release for his label. We reviewed his first one here.
After a few succesful Electric remixes for Ali Wilson, Danilo Ercole, Danny Oliveira and Alex Losy, it’s now time for the world to hear an Electric original track! The Electric Sound is Fabio’s own translation of tech trance into a more clubby, stripped down and contemporary language. Not too fast, not too slow, not too banging and definately not soft at all! Apparently, this release was inspired by a 40+ year old movie: ‘Once Upon A Time… In The West’.
Along with Fabio are Ben Nicky & James Kitcher, both two young, up and coming producers. Their remix is a banging affair that combines Ben typically euphoric sound with James’ harder edge. Read on past the break for my full take, some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!
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Annihilate a crowd at the push of a button! ” - Andre
10/10
Every once in a while a track comes along that completely re-invents a producer’s sound. This track does exactly that for Sean. Known by many for his torrid production pace, and often times repetitive re-use of his signature driving kick and bassline, this latest effort on Discover Dark is like nothing I’ve heard the man make before!
Rulebook is a growling beast of a trancer, and Bryan Kearney delivers a smashing remix on the B-Side to round things out on what is quite possibly the hardest hitting release to date on the Discover Dark label. But don’t just take my word for it, read on past the break for some high quality samples and for your chance to vote for your favorite!
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Truly an emotional journey through trance... ” - Andre
8.5/10
Peetu S is quickly becoming one of my favorite hard hitting trance producers. Hailing from the much acclaimed trance producing land of Finland, Peetu’s sound differs largely from the mass progressive trance producer culture that emanates from this nearly arctic climate.
This latest effort on the Discover Digital label continues from where he left off with his recent Discover Dark EP (reviewed here) and takes things to an entirely new level. Added to the mix is a serious atmosphere of anxiety, anticipation and trepidation. The tracks move along with caution from phrase to phrase, string to string and as the listener engages themselves they can’t help but feel drawn into the story the tunes seem to tell.
Salt Drops seems to elude to a teary eyed male (or female) that traverses through many different emotional stages before finally finding the inner strength to continue along their arduous journey. Minute Awake adds a mild and timid female vocal track to a deep trancer that features a Mike Foyle-esque piano melody in the breakdown. These are key examples of proper tech trance!
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After being launched in 2003, RR Record went on to release tracks by Ron van den Beuken (under a few guises), Pascal Feliz, Nenes, Sam Sharp (aka Sander van Doorn), Tatana and many others! After being dropped off in 2005, the label made a triumphant return in 2009 with 10 releases, many of which featured the label head once again, but included a packed roster of producers, much like Maarten de Jong!
This UK based trance producer and DJ has been a staple on the Flux Delux roster since exploding onto the label a year ago with his 
Every once in a while a track comes along that completely re-invents a producer’s sound. This track does exactly that for Sean. Known by many for his torrid production pace, and often times repetitive re-use of his signature driving kick and bassline, this latest effort on Discover Dark is like nothing I’ve heard the man make before!
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