ALBUMS

Features and reviews of the best new EDM albums.

Aug222013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

THE DREAMTEAM ADD HARDCORE PUNCH TO GLOBAL EDM SCENE

ALBUMS, BEST OF, EDM NEWS, HARDCORE, HARDSTYLE, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] THE DREAMTEAM, among others credited as initiators of the Dutch hardcore scene, celebrate their 20 year anniversary with the release of the album THE DREAMTEAM – 4-EVER. Hardcore, otherwise known as Gabber or Gabba is regarded as the hardest and most fierce style of EDM. [wp_ad_camp_1] This last 18th of May, their loyal fans were treated to an exclusive showcase of new tracks during their 20 year anniversary party in a sold-out PARADISO, Amsterdam. Other notable artists who have performed at this world famous venue include The Rolling Stones, Joy Division, Nirvana, The Cure, Lenny Kravitz, Amy Winehouse, Dave Matthews and Prince. Since 1991, The Dreamteam act as the poster boys of the international hardcore movement. They headlined the first legendary ID&T ev

Jun32013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: TROY DARNELL

ALBUMS, BIG ROOM, DANCE, EDM NEWS, ELECTRO HOUSE, INTERVIEWS, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] Vocalist TROY D just released his new mini album DTENSION. Lead single THE NIGHT was remixed by emerging producer/DJ BASSROCK who transformed it into a peak time festival banger, while fully respecting Troy's vocal mastery. The remix merges the best of both world's: a great song accompanied by killer beats heavy on the electro house/big room sound. VEVO & HOUSE.NET are already on fire. The remix gained huge support over the course of just a few days. HOUSE.NET: This track is undoubtedly as big as they come, and this has everything that big DJs around the world crave. Everything about this mix is so spot on, from the drop to the vocals to the incredible chords in the breakdown. There's nothing to hate about this one, and this is going to make a lot of people dance

May292013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Loadstar Stream Tracks From ‘Future Perfect’

ALBUMS, DRUM & BASS, DUBSTEP, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, PRESS RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Whether it’s Disclosure, Rudimental or DJ Fresh, it’s Britain’s bass music revolution that has begun to dislodge David Guetta-style EDM from the charts and airwaves. At the vanguard of the next wave of UK bass artists is hotly tipped Bristol duo, Loadstar, whose debut album, ‘Future Perfect’, is released in May on Andy C’s leading independent imprint, Ram Records. Loadstar’s singles including ‘Link To The Past’, ‘Black & White’, ‘Drowning’, and new single, ‘Refuse To Love’, have seen them become a regular name on Radio 1 playlists, with early and continuing specialist support from Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Mistajam. A slew of remixes for the likes ofAngel Haze, Charli XCX, Example, Chase & Status and more, have further added to their cache.

May292013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

BEATLOUNGE RADIO LAUNCHES ITS NEW LABEL BEATLOUNGE RECORDS

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, TECH HOUSE

[wp_ad_camp_2] BeatLounge was born from the mind of Alejandra Iorgulescu, Director and Producer of the project. An Argentinean living in Los Angeles for the past decade, who created a website where electronic music would be the sole protagonist, a place where this self-proclaimed geek, graphic designer, former webmaster and all around technology junkie would come to blend all her passions. The idea began to take shape in early 2005. It worked under a different name and Staff and as a weekly podcast for many years. But it was only in 2012, when BeatLounge decided to take the next logical step, a natural mutation in its format. And so in March 2012 the podcast transforms into Radio, offering a unique product where 30+ radioshows with different styles such as Deep, House, Ambient, Trip Ho...

May282013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

PANTyRAiD’s New Full-Length “PillowTalk” Out Today

ALBUMS, DUBSTEP, GLITCH HOP, NEW RELEASES, PRESS RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] MartyParty and Ooah from The Glitch Mob have joined forces as lovestep duo PANTyRAiD, and their new album PillowTalk, out today on The Glitch Mob's Glass Air Records imprint, is guaranteed to incite booty shaking and baby-making in equal quantities. Born of a impromptu tag-team set at a late-night after-party in 2008, electronic producers MartyParty and Ooah joined forces as PANTyRAiD to craft multi-tiered arrangements built on booty clap bass music and infused with southern-minded hip-hop sensibility. PillowTalk gleams with dancing synth riffs and swooping breakdowns, poured over a deep sub bass and PANTyRAiD's signature sharp glitch edit techniques. Lead single "That's The Spot" gleams with dancing synth riffs and swooping breakdowns, poured ...

May272013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

TROY D & BASSROCK CRACK HOUSE.NET TOP 10

ALBUMS, BIG ROOM, DANCE, EDM NEWS, ELECTRO HOUSE, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] As vocalist TROY D is now ready to release his new mini album DTENSION, lead single THE NIGHT was remixed by emerging producer/DJ BASSROCK who transformed it into a peak time festival banger, while fully respecting Troy's vocal mastery. The remix merges the best of both world's: a great song accompanied by killer beats heavy on the electro house/big room sound. VEVO & HOUSE.NET are already on fire. The remix gained huge support over the course of just a few days. HOUSE.NET: This track is undoubtedly as big as they come, and this has everything that big DJs around the world crave. Everything about this mix is so spot on, from the drop to the vocals to the incredible chords in the breakdown. There's nothing to hate about this one, and this is going to make a lot of

May142013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

KATIE’S CORNER: DESTROID – THE INVASION: REVIEWED

ALBUMS, DUBSTEP, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] Just enough pain to turn you on and get your blood flowing but a touch of sweetness to keep you intrigued, feeling loved and coming back for more. Having not reviewed any tracks or albums recently, I have to say that the new Destroid album “The Invasion” was one hell of a way to get me back into the swing of things! [wp_ad_camp_1] To say I am impressed by the production, execution and perfect balance of hardstyle dubstep and alluring pretty melodies is an understatement. Not to mention the list of collaborations is pristine. With names like Bassnectar, Space Laces, Messinian, Far Too Loud and Ajapai – one has to assume no song will be anything less than savage. And one would assume correct. The album as a whole is mind blowing and needless to say I am now a di

Apr12013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Seattle’s CHANNEL SURFER Announces NEW ALBUM

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, TRANCE

[wp_ad_camp_2] Seattle native, Chris Herrera aka CHANNEL SURFER will be releasing a new full-length artist album. With the working title "Critical Moments", Channel promises a Trance tour de force including Tech, Vocal, Progressive and even Psy. [wp_ad_camp_1] We can only speculate which of the top-tier labels he works with will put this out. Let us not forget, Chris's music has appeared on Armin's 'Armada", Oakenfold's "Perfecto", Christopher Lawrence's "Pharmacy". and of course his own label "Televisionary". Discover Records seems to be where he is happiest these days with them releasing everything from his driving 140 cuts, to his deep Progressive. Discover has long been known to jump start the global careers of many of Trance's finest including John O'Callaghan, Sean Tyas, Jo...

Jan82013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

ANGRY MUFFIN’S THOUGHT EVOKING ELECTRONICA

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, ELECTRONICA, NEW RELEASES, REVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] A popular electronic music artist has decided to step behind the curtain and release his first full length album under the alias ANGRY MUFFIN. [wp_ad_camp_1] Angry Muffin, who as his former personality released music with some of the top electronic labels on the planet, says shielding himself from the public and media will force audiences to listen rather than look. The anonymous artist plans on captivating his followers through music without a public image, hearkening back to a time when glitz and a pretty face were not as important as the music itself. The album's opener You Crushed Me sets the tone with relentlessly crushing beats and a solemn Muffin voice. Poison In My Brain steps the tempo up a notch with a sparse, groovy backbeat and an ultra infectious v...

Nov212012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com COMPETITION – Win Enhanced Sessions Vol 3!

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, TRANCE

[wp_ad_camp_2] Pre-Order Ltd Edition Signed CD + Free Wristband : http://enhan.co/ES3CD) Enhanced are pleased to announce the return of the Enhanced Sessions series. Continuing with the tradition of showcasing the leading talent from the Enhanced family, Volume Three is compiled and mixed by Daniel Kandi & Estiva, not only stars of Enhanced but firmly established as leading lights of the trance genre, dominating the charts with their productions and touring the globe at the world's finest events. A long time favourite artist for the likes of Armin van Buuren and Above & Beyond, Daniel Kandi has been responsible for some of the biggest releases on the label in recent years, and his own Enhanced imprint 'Always Alive' has quickly earned a reputation for delivering only the...

Nov52012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: PROXY

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS, NEW RELEASES, RAVE

[wp_ad_camp_2] From the ashes of the Soviet empire, from the flames of history, rises PROXY. Post 9/11 rave vibes cloaked in Muscovite angst. A line drawn in smoking rubble along the border dividing East and West, Stüssy and Spetsnaz. 1997. The Year of Tar and Horses. The Prodigy plays Red Square in Moscow. Hundreds of thousands of people attend the show, but only one is truly changed. By the crushing sound. By people absolutely losing their shit to synths and sustained aggression. The experience causes PROXY to question the quality and purpose of Russian “electrica” acts like Nu-Lag Xpressions and Sweatislav. There was simply no scene from which to emerge. “Whatever a fool does, he does it wrong. A poor dancer is impeded even by his own balls,” he recalls. In a decade’s time, PROXY wou

Oct302012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Richard Durand VS The World Album Release

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, TRANCE

[wp_ad_camp_2] Preparing to orbit the Earth at the speed of sound, ‘Versus The World’ embarks on its journey with a salvo of Durand’s solo material. Personifying Richard’s characteristic tech-ish appeal, ‘Chopstick’ and ‘Sequence’ deliver adrenaline shot beats and hard-fired percussion loops, packing them against those tense, stormy Durand riffs. On ‘Stand Again’ Leah’s vocal cadence generates the uplift, while Richard’s production travels the track into distorted atomic big-room-boom territory. Packing a peak-time punch, ‘Trancefusion’ (which served as the anthem for the Prague-based event of the same name) unleashes a euphoric trance fireball onto the floor! Where would a superhero be without his trusty sidekick? At each of its continent-hopping stop-offs, Richard sought out and

Sep292012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Katie’s Corner: Deadmau5 Album Review

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, UNCATEGORIZED

[wp_ad_camp_2] DeadMau5 “Album title goes here” I felt like I had been waiting forever for the new DeadMau5 to come out. Finally this Tuesday it was in stores and available on iTunes. I downloaded it immediately, got out my notepad, started listening and taking notes. [wp_ad_camp_1] As a whole the new ATGH (“Album Title Goes Here”) is classic DeadMau5 at its best. Hypnotic melodies and addictive dance beats that make it impossible to not move in your seat. The tracks I thought best displayed this classic DeadMau5 house-style that made Joel famous and that we’ve grown to love were “Maths”, which was also the first single off the cd, and “The Veldt” feat. Chris James. Chris has a beautiful voice and the lyrics are catchy and fun to sing along with. Oddly enough, I dare to say th

Sep252012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Calvin Harris Announces Release Date Of New Album 18 Months

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE

[wp_ad_camp_2] Many things can happen in 18 months. For Scottish-born, international DJ/producer CALVIN HARRIS, he garnered two MTV Video Music Awards, earned a platinum-selling single for “Feel So Close” and performed at many major music festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Ultra Music Festival and iTunes Festival, just to name a few. However, the greatest accomplishment for him during this time period was the completion of his new album 18 MONTHS, out October 30 (Roc Nation/Ultra Music/Columbia Records). [wp_ad_camp_1] 18 MONTHS features a star studded line-up, with guest vocals from the likes of Rihanna, Kelis, Ne-Yo, Florence Welch, Dizzee Rascal, Ellie Goulding, Tinie Tempah, Ayah and Example, as well as collaborations with DJ/producers Nicky Romero and Dillon Francis.

Sep112012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Junkie XL Takes Breath From Scoring With New Album ‘Synthesized’

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Dutch-born musician, remixer and producer JUNKIE XL returns with a strikingly eclectic electronic dance music album, SYNTHESIZED, November 27 via Nettwerk Records. Leading up to his first album in four years and the sixth full-length LP in his 15-year career, he’ll release “Gloria,” a pulsating club track with tough, bass-heavy stylings featuring Fredrik of Datarock (Available October 23). [wp_ad_camp_1] SYNTHESIZED sees JUNKIE XL chilling out with beautiful, lysergic lullabies such as "The Art of Luxurious Intergalactic Time Travel" and “Take Off On Molly’s E.” The album also features performances by Curt Smith (Tears for Fears) on “When Enough Is Not Enough,” Tommie Sunshine on “Love Machine” and Isis Salam (Chinese Flash Mob, Thunderheist) on “Off The Dancefloor