Distorted and funky dance-pop with a quirky twist of nostalgia and a deeply inspiring true story at its core. Ashleigh Harley takes self-belief and positivity to creative new heights, with the eclectic dance-rock essence and realism of Itsy Bitsy Bikini.
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New Zealand artist and producer Mykle Williams has amassed thousands of monthly listeners this year, and alongside a growing dance-pop core, euphoric folk-pop anthems like In The Silence of My Mind showcase the true warmth and thoughtful appeal of his style.
Translating as Shadow Under Dominion, this four-track EP is driven by a fascination for the life of the soldier, and features programmed marching rhythms, huge vocal chants, patterns and crescendos, that blend something like tribal folk and Celtic refrains with intense drums, gritty declarations, and evocative chord patterns.
Brand new music form Matthias Boretius promises an ambient and soulful, organic journey as ever – this time taking subtle influence from the likes of Underworld, only veering off creatively, with near-operatic vocals that enchant and engage the senses and thought process.
Blackout is a huge celebration of a multi-vocal chorus in the end, carefully juxtaposing the darkness of the subject matter, and is ultimately one of the most addictive songs of the summer.
Evocative stories carefully intertwined with the multi-layered euphoria of melodic house. A deeply personal fusion of realms – the timeless floor-filler exhilaration, and the quiet pop and poetry of a heartfelt vocal thread.
Intensely euphoric hardstyle blends skilfully retro design with multi-layered peaks and a classic Prodigy sample – ZAN1X and Tom Kleven recapture the volume and chaotic escapism of electronic music’s nostalgic reign, with Funky Omen.
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Serbian producer DJ Milan Production is holding the flag high for the original building blocks of EDM, House and Tech House. The level of escapism promised by his immense repertoire is second to none.
Ultimately blending hip hop and RnB within a sweeping arrangement of synths, keys and modest rhythms, F.W.M is beautifully passionate, and close to euphoric as it builds, but there’s never a heavy drop – the song redirects us every time, towards something more mysterious, and again beautifully in tune with the excitement and uncertainty of the topic.
On the one hand, a smooth and retro dance track with a twist of something tropical to the synth riff. On the other, an indie pop performance with a complex and revealing story at its core.
Classic nineties dance production leads with a catchy riff and a comforting four-chord piano sidekick, as John Galea delivers a pretty sensational and distinct vocal performance, for the self-explanatory single Hotter Than A Heatwave.
To coincide with the launch of one of this year’s most creatively consuming electronic albums, we caught up with the distinct and skilful artistic corner of phase trois, to talk all about the sound and concept of The Magic Maze II. We dig into his journey as an electronic music producer, the importance of feeling … Continued