ALBUMS

Features and reviews of the best new EDM albums.

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

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[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’

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[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

Aug282012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Tritonians Unite! Tritonal’s ‘Piercing The Quiet Remixed’ Set For Release

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Mark it on your calendars: September 3rd, 2012. That's when Tritonal's 'Piercing The Quiet: Remixed' album will finally see the light of day, a date 'Tritonians' around the globe have eagerly been awaiting since 'Piercing The Quiet' was released in May 2011 and the remixes startedcreeping into the duo's sets. A double-disc delight packed with 14 remixes by some of the biggest names in trance and progressive and 10 club mixes by Tritonal themselves, 'Piercing The Quiet: Remixed' is sure to give fans of the beloved originals an album to take away the pain of summer coming to an end. 'It was important to us these remixes stayed true to the originals and so we worked with some of our favorite producers who brought their amazing and fresh ideas to the table,' says Tr...

Aug282012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Darin Epsilon’s Perspectives Digital Vol 4 Out Now

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[wp_ad_camp_2] After the massive success of the first three editions of Perspectives Digital, the 4th edition in the series is out now. Once again, expect only the best that progressive house has to offer. [wp_ad_camp_1] Tracklisting: 01. Alessandro Diga - End of This Road (Original Mix) 02. Ian O'Donovan - Forever Untold (Estroe Remix) 03. Darin Epsilon & Tom Sela - Metamorph (Deepfunk's 5AM Mix) 04. DAVI - Labyrinth (Beat Factory Remix) 05. Ian O'Donovan - Forever Untold (Original Mix) 06. Kastis Torrau & Arnas D - Atlantic (Original Mix) 07. Darin Epsilon - Bahamut (Fiord Remix) 08. Mariano Favre - Mendoza (Lank Remix) 09. DAVI - Labyrinth (Original Mix) 10. Darin Epsilon - Bahamut (Cid Inc Remix) 10 tracks available for the price of 4! Get in on Beatport h...

Aug212012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Graz Offers Free Album

ALBUMS, DUBSTEP, EDM NEWS, ELECTRO HOUSE, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Anthony Graziano or better known as Graz is a Seattle local and bracket to the Northwest rave community. He has been producing for 11 years, performing around the country for the past 7 years and has shared the stage and releases with the likes of: Shitmat, Mochipet, Bong-Ra and many more. Introvert is his first completely self produced and distributed album. The album reflects more of a serious sound opposed to earlier his previous sample laden releases and explores: dubstep, electro, and other current dance music genres. Released 8/21/2012 Includes 5 original tracks and one remix. Currently being offered for “Free, Pay What You Want” DOWNLOAD FREE: http://graz.bandcamp.com/album/introvert Connect: http://www.facebook.c

Aug202012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Stephen J. Kroos – My MusiQ – Part One & Two – Review

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Stephen J. Kroos brings us “My MusiQ: Part One” and “My MusiQ : Part Two” showing the world that classic progressive house isn’t dead, and not only that but its still growing and ever changing just like the rest of the EDM genres. Both these albums have an old school house and trancey feel fused with with a spacey – galatic sounding melodic dub/glitch influence and a touch of 80’s disco-pop to finish off the “MusiQ” recipe. Stephen makes what I like to call “pretty beats;” a very melodic – beautiful sounding trance-ish track that just sounds down right, well, pretty. You can get lost in both these albums and in my opinion there’s really not one “bad” song on either Part one or Part two. And in fact I think it sounds best when played exactly how it’s

Aug192012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Deadmau5 Drops New Album

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[wp_ad_camp_2] The world of deadmau5—the world-renowned electronic artist—is always fast and furious. He recently overhauled his studio in hisTorontohometown and following his full-scaleEuropean tour this past spring, he locked himself in and went on a creative spree to finish > album title goes here <, his new album due out September 25 (Ultra Music). [wp_ad_camp_1] Following his performance with the Foo Fighters at the Grammy Awards earlier this year showcasing his stellar remix of the group’s “Rope,” deadmau5 continues his collaborations in the rock world by enlisting the vocal talents of Gerard Way, lead singer of My Chemical Romance for his new single “Professional Griefers.” Out on August 14 on Ultra Music in North America, the single sits on the tougher end of deadmau5’

Aug12012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Out Now – Hybrid: Classics

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Since bursting onto the scene in 1999 with the now classic album ‘Wide Angle,’ Hybrid has gained recognition as one of the most cutting edge and technically skilled acts in electronic dance music. After four extremely well received albums and over twenty singles, plus countless remixes and a raft of movie & game soundtrack work, it is time to reflect on some of the bands numerous highpoints. This exclusive new collection celebrates and relives these moments and includes cuts from their breakthrough album ‘Wide Angle’ the rare cover of Depeche Modes “Enjoy The Silence” (as chosen by an extensive ask- Hybrid-to-cover-this fan poll in 2011) and much, much more. The band itself is divided by specific roles. Founding member Mike Truman handles studio production and

Jul292012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Interviewing Darin Epsilon: Progressive and Tech House Maven

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] By Damen Smith-Draeko -- Writing for Hammarica.com has its benefits. One of them is the opportunity to communicate with astoundingly talented and inspired people who have demonstrated a consistent drive to follow through on their passion to achieve their dreams, no matter what the odds. One such talented and inspired (inspiring) person, is the progressive and tech house maven, Darin Epsilon. Hello, Darin. To say that you are an impressive figure would be an understatement. I am not going to reinvent the wheel and write another outstanding bio about you. Your fans and our readers can read your bio here: http://www.beatport.com/artist/darin-epsilon/31025. I want to go between those lines a bit and ask some questions a bit more off the cuff. Plea

Jul282012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Markus Schulz Makes Us Scream In Anticipation

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Back in June 2010 one the world’s most celebrated DJ/producers asked EDM addicts everywhere the album-question, ‘Do You Dream?’ Fan praise, cross-genre DJ support and dance press acclaim greeted one chart-scaling, master-blasting single after another.   From that album’s day of release though, Markus Schulz had already begun imagining and conceiving the sound designs that would make up his next long-playing excursion. Now - comprising a 19-track packed collection of ear catching, floor quenching, super-seismic audio - that ‘Dream’ is about to turn into a ‘Scream’! “When you’re in the studio, deep in production mode on an album, the mind’s eye is forever picturing the reactions that tracks, and particular moments in tracks are going to generate”, says Ma

Jul282012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Tenishia New Album Release

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Dreaming big since 2004, Tenishia has been creating the blueprint to their ultimate achievements for more than 8 years--a blueprint that became bigger and bigger, blooming with time and rapidly unfolding into reality. The Maltese duo, a team-up of Joven Grech and Cyprian Cassar, have made and still make the best of their untapped possibilities. And that's why, in 2012, Tenishia proudly presents 'Memory of a Dream'. Since joining forces, Tenishia has revolutionized the Maltese music scene. They're the winners of 5 Malta Music Awards and creators of world famous tracks like 'Outsiders', 'Reasons To Forgive' and 'Burning From The Inside'. The talented producer/DJ duo have won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of dance fans with their eclectic sound of prog, trance, lo...

Jul272012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

You wanna know glitch-hop? Sit down – have some “Toast.”

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] By Kate O'Connell -- If you were looking for a flawless representation of “glitch-hop” this track – even more so this artist, would be a good start. Ananda Goldsmith (20) aka (DJ) Golden Toast is an up and coming producer/ DJ from Ashland, Oregon who is putting his name on the map with tracks like “Big Bug”; which are just as completely original as they are completely addicting. Somehow in “Big Bug” Golden Toast seamlessly finds a way to create a funky-groovy glitch-hop sound with a heavy bass line, infectious loops and a midtempo dance beat. And while this track displays his technical skill and obvious original and individual sound – he covers all genres of EDM – and he covers them WELL. From mashups, to remixes, to complete originals – from dub -step

Jul262012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Scope out this dope new track by Andrew Stet$!

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] The next release on Neuroscience Deep comes from another young promising producer, making their Neuroscience Deep debut. Andrew is definitely off to a great start, with DJ support from Ferry Corsten, Richard Durand and Pedro Del Mar. We think you'll agree, he has a great sound, and a bright future ahead of him. Andrew StetS has done a great job on 'Vancouver Nights' and has superb, modern-sounding, progressive track. Filled with great melodic elements, the track also draws influence from the 'new trance' scene, and producers like Mat Zo and Arty. Big stuff! We have three massive remixes of 'Vancouver' to accompany the original. Each giving something different, and adding their own twist, are Matt Fax, Sesnsetive5 and Mizar B. Each remix compliments t

Jul132012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

The Trance Grandmaster Speaks: Andy Moor Exclusive Interview

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[wp_ad_camp_2] You have been an influential DJ in the international scene for years now. Starting in 2000 and still going strong in 2012 with the release of your new album. What made you decide one day to want to make it in the electronic music scene and has it been a rather smooth ride or were there any hurdles you had to take on? I was into electronic music from the first moment I heard a synth. As time passed by, I was fascinated by trying understand how these sounds were made. I was learning many instruments whilst young but decided early on that my main passion was in electronic music way before I had chance to learn all about it. It has a combination of so many attributes all in one genre, energy, groove, emotion, production, tension, release, etc. How do you look back on your...