Review: In a world where conformity reigns supreme, Mat Zo remains the ultimate musical maverick, dancing to the beat of his own intergalactic drum. Ten years on from a remarkable debut album that traversed genres, Mat Zo's album "Damage Control," wasn't just an album; but a kaleidoscope of musical brilliance that defies genres, blurs boundaries, and sends you on a warp-speed journey through his eclectic mind. It's electronic dance music with integrity and ambition, a rarity in a world filled with sound-alikes and copycats. What sets this album apart is its fearless exploration of diverse musical landscapes. You'll be grooving to electro-charged French house with "Only For You," getting lost in the classy trance vibes of "The Sky," and surrendering to the big room progressive beats that will shake your soul. But that's not all; Mat Zo also dabbles in wonky, trap-styled beats, updates UK garage with the enigmatic "EZ," and even sprinkles some hip-hop flavor with "Moderate Stimulation." The 10th anniversary of "Damage Control" serves as both a joyous celebration and a poignant testament to the enduring and enchanting sonic landscape that continues to captivate listeners to this very day.
Review: Armada Music 20 Years Classics pays homage to dance music's rich history and aims to educate a new generation of fans about the artists who shaped the genre. There's classics galore on this one as you'd expect, with several bangers by label chief Armin Van Burren, in addition to seminal anthems such as Joe Smooth's "Promised Land", Inner City's "Good Life" (remastered), Chez Damier's "Can You Feel It" (New York extended dub) and Olav Basoski's "Waterman" (extended mix), as well as appearances by newer artists like ANOTR, Patrick Topping and Jan Blomquist.
Review: With the wealth of Miami Music Week compilations out there allow us to filter through the bunch to bring you a selection of Armada Music must-haves. A big label player in the EDM scene, the Dutch hub scoops out this mega compilation taking in a wealth of new and recognised producers, remixers to extended rarities and bonus tracks. Kicking off with Loud Luxury's summer glazed ballad "Cold Feet", Lost Frequencies, too, plays on a poppy, R&B and folk tip in "Beat Of My Heart". For the real club vibes look no further than Claude VonStroke's "All My People In The House" - Detroit Grand Pubahs, where love you too - with Kevin De Vries delivering straight up techno vibes to Chicane classic "Saltwater". Find the neon-lit trance in Kasablanca's "Hold Me Close" and the EDM rave in epic compilation closer: "Light Side Of The Harmony (FYH 200 Anthem)".
Review: Since 2005 Dutch label group Be Yourself have been at the very top of the elite pack. With imprints like' High Contrast, InCharge, and Flamingo under the umbrella, the A&R quality control has never faltered. Here they look to the year ahead with a selection of some of the years biggest trancers alongside future favourites. Amongst the jaw dropping 75 tracks are the likes of; Joop, Marcel Woods, Dazzle, Ali Wilson, Mark Norman, Rank 1, and Gareth Emery, to name but a few. The definitive guide to the sound of trance.. Get stuck in to this lot!!
Review: Big room house specialists Toolroom have been responsible for countless White Isle anthems over the years, something that makes their annual Toolroom Ibiza compilations a must-check for those seeking future floor-fillers. Their latest edition is something of a beast, featuring no less than 50 full-length, unmixed tracks and a couple of themed, non-stop DJ mixes (one gathers the set's deep, funky and electro house cuts, the other the tech-house tracks). Naturally there are far too many highlights to list here, but our current favourites includeMason Maynard's subtly DJ Mujava-inspired 'Light My Fire', the piano-powered rush of GotSome and Georgia Meek's 'Dead End', the twisted tech-house weight of Iglesias and Classmatic's 'Freak', and the warped, mind-mangling late-night shuffle of De La Swing and Rendher's 'Voodoo Step'.
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