Armin van Buuren – ‘A State Of Trance, Ibiza 2019’
Armin van Buuren and the island of Ibiza are simply made for each other. Having both been instrumental in shaping the future of dance music, they have connected countless times over the years for massive live shows, phenomenal summer residencies in clubs such as Hï Ibiza and a series of mix albums that has gotten the whole world addicted. And at last, Armin van Buuren emerged with his sixth Ibiza-tinged mix album, proudly presenting the sound of this year’s Ibiza summer through ‘A State Of Trance, Ibiza 2019’.
Cosmic Gate – ‘The Wave 2.0’
Here’s one you may have heard before… Or for that matter maybe not, as within Cosmic Gate’s oeuvre, ‘The Wave’ is considered more “in-the-know” than a CG “classic” or “anthem” in their conventional sense. Never re-released, never covered and – extraordinarily – not remixed since its original 2003 outing, over time it’s become — as Bossi observes — “something of a DJs’ favourite. It’s the one we always get asked ‘can we remix it?’ but for some reason or other the timing’s never been right”. “So, picks up Nic Chagall, when it came time for ‘20 Years [Forward Ever Backward Never]’s production we said — come what may — ‘The Wave’ has to play its part.
Boris Brejcha – ‘Happinezz’
German DJ and producer, Boris Brejcha has released ‘Happinezz’ amidst a typically stacked summer schedule. The high-tech minimal feels flow seamlessly into an entrancing euphoric breakdown. This one really takes you on a rollercoaster ride — making you head bob and shuffle until an overcoming need to throw your hands in the air comes upon you. But don’t take my word for it, give the song s listen for yourself.
DubVision x Afrojack – ‘Back to Life’
When DubVision and Afrojack started creating ‘New Memories’ for fans worldwide with their very first collab, it was only a matter of time before the two top acts would mingle again. And today is that day, because the Dutchmen joined forces for a second time to emerge with a track that illuminates and inspires like a beacon of hope: ‘Back To Life’.
Cedric Gervais x Chris Willis – ‘Turn Your Love Around’
Cedric Gervais is making clubbers across the globe leave marks on the dance floor simply because they can’t stop moving. ‘Turn Your Love Around’ features none other than Chris Willis for a club smash able to wreck the airwaves simultaneously. After his dramatic vocal entrance prepares an ominously keyed standoff, the instrumental invites everyone to get themselves worked up to the massive disco flourishes that end up cushioning the blows by simply being too damn funky. Heavy rotation awaits.
Flux Pavilion – ‘Surrender (ft. Next To Neon and A:M)’
Leaving listeners with little time to recover from his last seismic single, Flux Pavilion is back on it with ‘Surrender’ featuring Next To Neon and A:M out now on Circus Records.
Deorro x Hektor Mass – ‘Shake That Bottle’
Award-winning producer Deorro returns with his new collaborative single ‘Shake That Bottle’. Teaming up with Barcelona native Hektor Mass, the dynamic duo created a high-energy stormer that stays true to their musical roots. With buoyant beats, Deorro’s unmissable and signature bounce, and bone-rattling bass ‘Shake That Bottle’ makes it impossible to keep upright on the dance floor.
PRAANA – ‘Perception’
In 1999 Cass and Slide originally released ‘Perception‘ which quickly became an undisputed trance classic of the era. PRAANA has revived the track with a melodic makeover, whilst paying homage to the original and receiving props from Cass and Slide along the way.
SLANDER x Kompany – ‘Broken (ft. FKNSYD)’
Los Angeles based electronic music duo SLANDER teams up with dubstep prodigy Kompany for their new heart throbbing bass heavy anthem ‘Broken’ featuring FKNSYD. This one is an electrifying and gut-punching record with a smooth melodic touch, bridging with powerful vocals along with massive energy throughout the anthem.
i_o – ‘House of God’
i_o is poised to take over the world’s main stages with driving sets filled with techno that grasp and don’t let go. He plans on doing so with tracks such as the ones off his latest dark and suspenseful EP titled ‘House of God’. This EP has solidified i_o’s signature heavy sound in the forefront of dance music’s most exciting new arrivals.
Gorgon City x MK – ‘There For You’
Coming hot on the heels of a stream of big club focused releases this year, Gorgon City and MK join forces on ‘There For You’. With catchy vocals on top of a house-driven bassline and piano riff, this track is going to have you singing along and swaying to the groove all night long.
Sian – ‘Ultraviolet 2.0’
Elite electronic tastemaker and Octopus Recordings founder Sian has just released his new EP ‘Ultraviolet 2.0’. Sian satisfies listeners with the second installation, which further showcases Sian’s techno versatility with tracks heavily influenced by industrial, darkwave, synthwave and classical electro. His ever evolving sounds flow throughout each track with his implementation of acid sounds and varying sound design techniques.
Jauz x DNMO – ‘Thunder’
Esteemed producer Jauz is back with a bass-heavy new single featuring producer DNMO. Featuring a smooth reggae dancehall flow followed by steady percussive beats, ‘Thunder’ rings true to its name with dominant bass drops and powerful sub bass punches. ‘Thunder’ showcases Jauz and DNMO’s ability to cross genres by adding a deep house flare mixed with heavier tones that perfectly blend the two genres. A festival staple Jauz has been playing out in his sets all summer, this one will be shaking up festivals and dance-floors for years to come.
Eli and Fur – ‘Into The Night’
Eli and Fur return to Anjunadeep with ‘Into The Night’, the lead single from their forthcoming EP of the same name. Now threading their distinctive vocals through woodblock clicks and an atmospheric low-end, the duo brings us a stripped-back roller sure to be heard at their upcoming summer shows.
CRaymak – ‘Whomp’
CRaymak is bringing the noise to Circus Records with ‘WHOMP’. This record has an elite sound design and sub splitting bass that will rattle your rib cages, so don’t say we didn’t warn you.
*Featured image via Cosmic Gate, Eli and Fur, i_o and SLANDER*
