REVIEWS

Reviews of the best electronic dance music records.

Jul52024 by EDM DJSNo Comments

THIS SIMPLE SOLUTION ALLOWS ANYONE TO CREATE AMAZING DMX LIGHT SHOWS IN A FLASH

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Get MaestroDMX here MaestroDMX review by Wilf Libgott A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO DMX LIGHTING DESIGN DJs and promoters know that in this day and age, a solid light show is essential to the success of most events. When a club has a lighting set-up that seamlessly adapts to the music, it just elevates the experience for everyone so much more. Just think how different a show would be without moving lights, colorful washes of light, and strobing when the show demands it. Still, setting up a way to control all these lights is a different story altogether. So the way all these lights connect and communicate with each other is with a digital communication standard called DMX. Previously, you'd need to invest in a DMX lighting console, DMX control units, and/or laptops. And then you'd need...

Nov242020 by EDM DJSNo Comments

THE BLIPBLOX – A UNIQUE SYNTHESIZER FOR ALL AGES – FOR THE AGES

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During these last two decades, electronic music has been gaining steady ground in popularity. After a first surge during the last twenty years of the previous century, the USA slowly warmed up to all the different electronic sounds that were coming from Europe. Ultimately resulting in a thriving domestic movement of producers and DJs who are pushing their own unique sounds within the genre. Coming to the point where kids now prefer to be a DJ rather than to play guitar in a band. This increase in popularity also created a broader market for synth manufacturers. Brands like Korg, Roland and Behringer all increased their production lines to cater to this crowd, and even modular synthesis has become more mainstream. With all these developments, one would think it would be easy to find a toy ...

Jul272018 by EDM DJSNo Comments

JUMP THROUGH THE DARK SIDE OF DRUM & BASS WITH THE SACRIFICE EP

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Sponsored post by Hammarica Hailing from Tokyo, 3×6 is a master of darkstep and neurofunk. With tracks designed to make listeners jump to the dark side of Drum & Bass, 3×6 creates music with a cyberpunk edge. There is certainly an aggressive energy that comes with the Sacrifice EP. The sounds here encompass cinematic moments full of atmosphere as well as hard-hitting basslines and breaks making each song a journey through the shadows. GET THE SACRIFICE EP Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | Spotify GOING THROUGH THE TRACKS The first track on the EP, ‘Dauntless’ is the perfect way to begin this journey. Its beginning is ominous and ambiguous, setting the stage for something grand. Then suddenly, almost out of nowhere, the song gets going with great intensity. The distort

Oct212016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

AS TINDER DATING CLASHES WITH THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC WORLD, ALL HELL ENSUES

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] HIBERNATE, KNOWN FOR PRODUCING A WIDE ARRAY OF DIFFERENT GENRES, CREATES A MOODY EXPOSE ON THE PITFALLS OF INTERNET DATING...WITH A SPOOKY MUSIC VIDEO TO BOOT. Everyone needs love, and elite producers of electronic music are certainly no exception. Since today's social scene becomes more isolated and threatening by the minute, the internet seems to be the most practical method for scraping up some affection. But fiber-optic lovin' is not without its drawbacks. “Girl With a Cold Heart” and its eerily comical music video tell the story of a Tinder experience gone wrong, way wrong. “Making this song rescued me from a downward spiral of emotional pain, and I wasn't sure these feelings were escapable at the time. Sometimes you have to put your negative th

Sep102016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

THE META-REMIX. IT’S NOT A REMIX NOR A MASH-UP. SO WHAT IS IT?

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] DJs around the world are raving about the META-REMIX Mark Loren is a successful DJ/songwriter from Italy with songwriting credits for high profile artists like Corona. He has also gained experience producing tracks with the official remixers of major artists such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas and Bob Sinclar. You may have heard his version of the classic track 'Sugar' by Robin Schulz. It's not a typical remix, nor is it a mash-up. Instead it's a new concept: the META-REMIX. A few months ago when Mark was playing at a big event, he wanted to play 'Sugar'. He had just bought the complete remix-pack but lacked the time to listen to each remix before the gig. After quickly browsing through the material, he couldn't pick a favorite, so t

Jul152016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

EDM STILL HAS A BEAUTIFUL, DEEP ALTERNATIVE TO ITSELF

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] ALIFIC INSPIRES WITH UNIQUE DOWNTEMPO ALBUM 'PACIFIC' the new album by ALIFIC invites the listener to an upbeat journey of reflective, sentimental chill sounds. Very different from some of the mainstage EDM acts, he ignores the trends to offer something from deep within. Whether discovering the album on a lazy Sunday beach afternoon, or experiencing the unique sounds during yoga sessions, Pacific eases the mind with flair. Alific originally comes from a background as a reggae musician, but ached to do something different. The past couple of years he went through a lot of ups and downs and the new direction he took for Pacific reflects that. Consisting mostly of chill-out instrumentals, the album features some very special guests... Alific: ...

Apr182016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

ARE FUTURISTIC AUSTRALIA’S NEXT BIG DANCE MUSIC TALENT?

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Futuristic’s new bomb “CA$E sets out to prove just that. Australia's rising star producers Futuristic announce the release of their new weapon CA$E, dropping on heavyweight label Ministry of Sound/Downright Records on April 18th. Futuristic are known for their brash, no holds barred, bass heavy sound and their newest release CA$E takes this to a whole new level. Collaborating with British producer BCKSLVSH, the track sees the listener taken on a 4 minute,bass heavy journey complete with both artist's signature wobbly, face-melting sound and trapped out Gangster inspired lyrics, making this track a must-have worldwide. Futuristic: "CA$E is the result of many months of hard work between us and British young gun BCKSLVSH. We were both came together several month

Mar142016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

JUST IN TIME FOR FESTIVAL SEASON

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Jounce teams up with Christina Novelli for a huge collaboration Jounce provides a massive club production, this time filled with warm progressive pads and a huge lead synth in the drop, whilst Christina brings yet another set of truly epic vocals - collectively making for another outstanding track. The release includes remixes, with Part 1 available now exclusively on Beatport and on all portals 28 March 2016. Support includes Markus Schulz, Thomas Gold, Deniz Koyu and many others. Other supporters include: Regi, Ahmed Helsloot, Jose De Mara, David Forbes , Dimension, and Gia Barone. Release Preview: https://youtu.be/0nNjkTyYPa0 Unstoppable duo Moonbeam infuses techno elements in their remix with a club driven bass, and reworks the melody to make room for

Mar142016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

HE PARTIED LIKE A SUPERMAN AFTER SONG HITS NUMBER 1

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[wp_ad_camp_2] 'LET ME BE YOUR SUPERMAN' by MAXIMANI massive success on iTunes Sweden The joy of having a number hit record is something only a lucky few get to experience. Maximani is one of them with a chart topper this week in Sweden. After the news hit he went on an all night clubbing spree with friends. As he got to one of the leading clubs in Stockholm, he encountered a mass of people dressed as Superman dancing to his song. Now THAT is success! Maximani: "We celebrated my birthday and 1st place on iTunes, as well as getting played on P3 (Swedish Radio Station). People dressed up as superheroes and we partied untill dawn" 'Let Me Be Your Superman' is a fat and funky, electro house anthem guaranteed to get anyone dancing. Maximani's strong, upbeat talkbox-singing p

Mar112016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

CHOSEN FOR THE MAIN STAGE – CAIN YOU FEEL IT?

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Youngster CAIN PRIDMORE stars at GOODLIFE and drops 'XERO' on AtomicSky Recordings Sometimes joining a DJ competition is a very smart move. Ask young artist CAIN PRIDMORE. He entered for a spot at the Goodlife Festival and after multiple voting sessions he succeeded to claim a mainstage spot. Not bad for someone who just turned 17! Cain is very determined to make music his full time career, but it's more than just a way to make a livelihood, he lives it and breathes it.... CAIN PRIDMORE’s new track is called 'XERO' - a high energy progressive house track with electric guitar synth... It's a club track that gained quick recognition on several radio shows such as Kazuya De Jong's Washine Machine, AtomicSky Recordings and on Cain Pridmore's’ very own radio show called

Feb262016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

FILM COMPOSER CREATES UNIQUE EDM EXPERIENCE INSPIRED BY EXTREME SPORTS

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[wp_ad_camp_2] // Leap Of Faith Music Video Explores New Ways Of EDM Live Performance Andy Favre, 28 years old, French film composer, better known under his stage name ALPINE UNIVERSE unveiled his new music video LEAP OF FAITH this week. The video directed by Spanish director German Izquierdo Valero features Favre performing live with a custom rig made of unique electronic and midi instruments. Alpine Universe vows to encourage the EDM scene to keep expanding towards new horizons with live settings and studio experimentation. The strength of electronic music is that it is a HUGE spectrum of genres. Alpine aims to explore some untouched areas of that spectrum and take the time to craft new sounds, even if the music is hard to classify in the end. ALPINE UNIVERSE: "In the Leap O

Feb162016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

THAT OTHER SWEDISH SUPER TALENT IS BACK

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Tim Gartz - Nights Light Blue (incl. remixes) [Airborne Artists] That other Swedish super talent Tim Gartz is back with another smash tune! When you combine Gustav Bjule’s vocal, Steve Bone’s Saxophone, and Tim Gartz’s production skills you get “Nights Light Blue”. Tim Gartz - Nights Light Blue (JOOP and Sherano Remix) Of course, this tune screamed for some remixes since the original is born for radio. The Dutch DJ's and producers JOOP and Sherano approached it with a firmer Big Room style with a touch of trance. With big beats, sparkling synths in the breakdown and an epic drop, this will shake up any club or festival. Tim Gartz - Nights Lights Blue (Västra Unionen Remix) The Swedish duo Adam Bogefors and Carl Hultberg a.k.a Västra Unionen delivered a F

Feb142016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

MOVING UP: DANNY & KULA

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[wp_ad_camp_2] NEW SINGLE 'SPACE BETWEEN' SHINES WITH MOVING LYRICS The age of the internet makes collaboration a whole lot easier. International artists Danny Q Parker (Hamburg) and Kula Borelly (Toronto) had longtime plans for a collaboration and finally moved on the idea Spring 2015. Danny created the melody and sent it to Kula. When after a few weeks they both were happy with the sound, they wanted to add a vocalist to the track. Amy Kirkpatrick loved the track and finished the lyrics to the song in a breeze. Churning and evoking a medley of emotions, 'SPACE BETWEEN' reminds us just how painful love can be – whether be a bad break up or a love that can never be. The heartfelt song, Space between incorporates piano and vocals by Kirkpatrick seamlessly with electro-beats, resemb

Jan312016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

WARNING! DON JOHNSON MAY APPEAR WHEN YOU PLAY THIS GEM OF A REMIX

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[wp_ad_camp_2] The first release was fittingly a remix collab with Greg Gow, for the French techno artist Marst, on Kevin Saunderson’s KMS label SUPERDRIIIV takes us way out of the box with their 80s dipped rendition of Hibernate's 'Just One Time'. This production is just brimming with unique synth programming, over-the-top musicality and a beat that will have you dancing like you are in gradeschool. WARNING: Don Johnson may appear wearing white, pleated pants when you listen to this gem of a remix. So who is SUPERDRIIIV exactly? Well that’s an interesting story: SUPERDRIIIV is a duo consisting of Toronto based Morgan Pottruff and LA based Scott Radke. In 2010, Morgan had been producing with Toronto’s techno hero Greg Gow, who at the time was having some tracks released by the leg

Jan312016 by EDM DJSNo Comments

HE BRINGS THE GROOVE BACK TO BIG ROOM EDM

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[wp_ad_camp_2] London's D.POLO's Sure Fire Recipe For Dancefloor Mayhem Albanian DJ and producer D.POLO who made London his home town steps it up a notch. Differentiating him from the rest of the scene, he adds a magic sparkle of groove and off beats to his festival sound EDM. His new track 'RAISE EM UP' delivers well-crafted build-ups and solid drops that feed the hunger to dance. The young DJ sounds like a combination of Showtek meets Audien (blending both big room house with electro/trance elements.) It proves that the new breed of young artists inheriting the EDM scene are making it a challenge and give the veterans of the industry a heads up to try and keep up! RAISE EM UP is about coming together in unity, old friends and new, grooving to the music collectively and raising