Review: One half of the awesome Argentinean duo Heatbeat ventures solo once again on Armada sub-label Captivating Sounds. With a somewhat softer overall feel to this than his output as a pairing, but equally unique and instantly memorable, complete with that much needed hooky lead. Intelligent and forward thinking tech trance would be the best way to position this, while Crobar Club residents Kent & Gian are on hand to deliver a shuffling alternative take with a killer off-beat bassline that you won't be able to stand still too.
Review: Once again the edgier sub-label of the Armada empire, Soundpiercing keep things moving forward with an excitingly fresh debut EP from Norway's Daniel Taranger aka Nade. Across the four tracks the 20 year old flitters between progressive and uplifting, with heavy showings of playful pianos and warm pads throughout. We are digging 'Amaranthus' with its deep squelching bassline and the pacier 'Infesto'. That said, It would be criminal to just cherry pick one or two from this lot as they are all worthy of big plays.. Check it out!!
Review: Argentina's leading duo Heatbeat are back with yet more cutting edge trance sounds on Captivating Sounds. A familiar name amongst the Armada group of labels, both collectively and as with Mathias Faint going alone on the odd occasion. 'Roses Never Cry' is a bright, shimmering peak time moment with lush piano lines and blissful vocal flickers. On the flip for 'Chinpokomon' they go all out techno, with a percussive led rocker that grows on the bottom end will electric stabs ignite.. Another first rate release.
Review: Something seriously exciting here which rumors have been rife about on the forums for sometime, as two of trance hottest younger producers Mat Zo and Mike Foyle go head to head. As the title suggests this is 8 minutes of all the simple things, done to perfection. Laced with glorious piano lines, super cool beats and an all-round effortless flow. Every major DJ and his dog have jumped straight on this, making it one of the biggest tunes of the moment. Not totally obvious on first listen, but keep going back to hear the unprecedented intricacy... this weeks essential!!
Review: Armada's consistently exciting and forward thinking Soundpiercing presents yet another international gem this time for Israeli pairing Gal Abutbul and Rafael Osmo. While their home country has long reigned as the Mecca for Psy Trance, this EP veers much further away from that, although still with some interesting undertones. Title track 'Made of Love' is the real standout, the perfection combination of emotive melodies and deep progressive grooves.. It sounds wonderfully full bodied and solid, while in contrast 'Gliss' goes down a rougher, electro edged route with an instantly hooky electric lead that wont leave your head for days.
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