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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.
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You need to Understand, and you will... ” - Andre
9/10
8 years after his first vinyl release, Georg Levin can already be described as a long-time yet unlikely member of Berlin’s electronic music scene. With both his solo project and his production outfit Wahoo, he is definitely too much on the soulful side to be a typical representative of the techno and rock sound the city is known for. However, it may be this supposedly alien surrounding that gives his compositions and productions a distinctive blend. To his credit Georg also had a no.1 on Traxsource in late 2009 as a precursor to the release of this, his debut album.
Georg’s name isn’t household by any means, but this poetic master of music is quickly, and firmly, finding his spot in the today’s music scene, where one rarely only wears one hat. This singer, songwriter, producer has been busy in the studio, and his fruits are finally here to enjoy by all. Well, almost all, the album lands in stores in late March 2010, but till then, you can enjoy my review and the highlight samples I’ve included.
Read on past the break for my full review of this genre melting album, and be sure to sample the tracks for yourself, don’t just take my word for it!
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!
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!
How is Gary Proud exactly? Well, for one, he’s a newcomer to the trance scene, but don’t let that fool you, this jock’s very first release was on Paul van Dyk’s Vandit Digital late last year, and now he’s following it up on another hard hitting label, Sander van Doorn’s Reset Records!
It would seem his first outing was solid enough to warrant a spot on the storied Reset Records label, and Underdog accomplishes exactly what it’s named for! The track is dark, edgy, deep and crisp and that build up wastes no time getting your hands and feet warmed up, with nary a dull moment to catch your breath on. The melody feels a little over used at times, but it barely detracts from the track’s overall appeal.
Be sure to hit up the Read more link for a high quality sample of the track!
Hot on Marcus’ very own imprint Tone Diary Music, this latest features two of today’s hardest hitting progressive tech-electro-trance producers, Robert Burian and Jochen Miller! To be quite honest, I started to salivate instantly when this gem landed in my inbox, I mean, seriously, these three on one release? Release the vibe, this party is about to get hot!
This isn’t the first time we cover a Robert Burian, Marcus Schossow, or Jochen Miller production, and trust me when I say it won’t be the last. The Original Mix in this package is perfectly executed tech trance that is destined to rock massive parties, and you can be sure to hear this beast on Armin’s ASOT 450 live stream. On remix duties we have a seasoned veteran in Jochen Miller and his version carries a little more energy and definitely digs into the past for inspiration with the acid influenced elements in this rework. It will be tough choosing one over the other, but read on past the break for high quality samples and to find out which track rocks out harder!
Joop’s been around the trance scene for many years now, and with his first set of headphones and turntables at the tender ages of 13, he’s been on a tear ever since. I discovered Joop in 2005 with his huge 2 track EP The World, but it wasn’t until his 2007 release, Prominent / On Top Of Things, that I really began paying attention to him.
In 2007 he was also selected to write the Trance Energy theme song, and though I never really liked the track, it swept the world with mass hysteria. This latest effort, High Contrast’s 92nd release, is a single track EP that combines much of Joop’s influences and a new sound that is so deep you’ll find it rocks the very core of your existence.
Read on past the break for a lovely tech trance infusion courtesy of our high quality sample!
Fresh from remixing for the mighty Tiësto, dr. Woods drop this new bomb. There was a time when Marcel’s sound was cutting edge, in your face and unique in ways that left many partiers speechless. Fast forward some 5-6 years and Marcel’s sound is now everywhere, and sadly, it isn’t just him pushing it out. Though I cringe at the horrid attempts other producers are making at mimicking his sound, I have to give credit where credit is due. His old sound has done more for the club trance scene than most have in 20 years!
‘Everything’ follows the same path as ‘Inside Me’, so expect some typical Woods beats and big room melodies. If you don’t dig the vocal, you will dig the dub, and I know you till, cuz I did. Read on past the break to hear high quality samples of both versions and find out which one I singled out as piping hot….can you guess?
I don’t normally get this excited when a Discover release lands on my desk, but the thought of combining Activa, Peetu S and Reaky on Discover Dark, well, that’s the bees knees!
Discover Dark has quickly become one of my favorite go-to-labels, and with a massive 2009, the label has positioned itself well to explode in 2010. Who can forget Sean Tyas’ monster release, Rulebook? With his first single of the year, Activa steps up to the mark to deliver his most pounding tech trancer to date!
Hot off the press, ‘Sniper’ is as much about techno as it is about trance with its twisted grooves, filtered riffs and all round filth. Rob’s collaboration with Peetu S, which first featured on his excellent debut album “This World” keeps the riffs simple and bassline driving to push this E.P. home into heads down groove based darkness!! Reaky continues this theme with his rework as Discover Dark hit’s the ground running for 2010.
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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