Initially extending its reach as a timeless electronic house track, JUST SAY appeals at first for this simple surrounding beat and panned hi-hats, the rising melody and bass-line; the nostalgia. Soon enough though, as the keys build anticipation, the disco-esque vibrancy of the track’s peak leans into view, and suddenly we enter a much more other-worldly experimental realm.
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Confidently intertwining the inescapable catchiness of a simple pop earworm, with the higher-octane euphoria of timeless happy-hardcore and EDM, Oktavvia celebrates the warmth of the party season, with the aptly-titled, boldly infectious dance-pop anthem Summer Heat.
Italian producer shutdown rides high on the back of over 1 million plays of his music on Spotify. His latest offering sees the creative join forces with Cimosko, to re-illuminate one of the previous decade’s most iconic pop hits.
Noting stylistic similarities ranging from Depeche Mode to Underworld, EGO tells the story of a man trying to discover whether his appreciation for someone else is due to their own qualities, or their open admiration of his. The whole thing is mysterious and confronting, uncertain by lyric but bold and confident by design, and all of that connects perfectly to the swagger and force of this idea of EGO.
Composer, songwriter and producer Rob Mitchell – known to the music scene as Deep Transit – spins a fresh twist of funk and EDM, with his new ambiently soaring floor-filler Momentum.
Dreamy electronic design intertwines the ambient and euphoric, as creative producer Nurhop showcases the delicacy and finesse of his approach to modern production, with Slow Motion.
Huge drum and bass vibes, the nostalgic waves of bass and the euphoric female voice – a fresh songwriting thread to back up a clear level of ability and attention to detail from the producer. JAGWAG delivers a nostalgic anthem to light up the space, with Over You. Melancholic but empowered in both topic and … Continued
In honour of the children needlessly suffering around the world in warzones, specifically dedicated to Imran Khair in Aleppo, Syria, Lillia Kysil gifts powerful and impassioned vocals, to a heartfelt EDM track with a boldly euphoric energy.
Tech House with a twist, a creative revisioning of the electronic dance realm – a brilliantly intense beat, distorted bass and riffs at the forefront, and a classic hip hop vocal and groove interwoven alongside. Shawn Matthew crafts a catchy anthem of a modern house track, with the genre-fusing addictive energy of Work To The Beat.
Globally renowned DJ, producer, and one half of the iconic 2000s duo Astro&Glyde – James Bem reignites the energy and escapism of a simpler era, with the rejuvenation of his immense nineties house repertoire – not least of all, the party-favourite Motivation.
Work ethic and passion, individuality and collaboration united – these are key traits for longevity within the ever-shifting music industry. Enter Matija, with a wealth of releases under his belt, and a level of consistency that refuses to falter.
This fusion of the upbeat and the delicate is key to this project, and continues throughout the more EDM-driven pace of Pass The Beach. If you want the music to energise you, turn it up loud, and it will. Conversely, if you need to relax or gather your thoughts, the familiarity of the rhythm and the essential pulse of the music provides the perfect ambiance.