Armada Music has announced that young trance duo W&W, comprised of Willem van Hanegem Jr. and Ward van der Harst, have now launched their own imprint entitled Mainstage Music. W&W will use the label to release not only their own tracks, but also a personal selection of other artists’ productions.
We were fortunate enough to interview the Dutch duo down in Miami where they first mentioned their plans to create the new label. Armada Music made the announcement official yesterday. W&W are most recently recognized for their hit, ‘Invasion’. The duo has followed up ‘Invasion’ (the anthem for ASOT 550) with “Shotgun‘ (released April 9th), which features some skull crushing bass and a pretty dope buildup that reminds me of vintage Tiësto.
The acid sound is a timeless one that, if executed correctly, can create some of the biggest club tracks of all time. Just listen to Afrojack’s ‘Pacha On Acid‘ (which was actually a remake of an old Steven Angello track, hence why it was released on Angelo’s imprint SIZE). Here is a well-produced remix of a Dero track, who is signed to Robbie Rivera’s Juicy imprint. Tony Arzadon uses video-game esque synth hits in the breakdown and big acid house sounds to create a massive tune.
While not always the biggest fans of the chainsaw massacre remixes that R3hab puts out, the preview for Dyro’s remix of his ‘The Bottle Song’ is pretty darn catchy. R3hab’s original productions (see his collab with Swanky Tunes ‘Sending My Love‘) tend to blow his remixes out of the water so we almost want to beg him, more self-productions pretty please!!
Dyro is a new name rising up from the Dutch tradition and with pals like Nicky Romero and Hardwell in his court, along with solid tracks like this one and EMP with Jacob van Hage, chances are he will be blowing up in the very near future. No word on release date so stay tuned.
Out April 18 on Dirty South’sPhazing Records, his young prodigy Michael Brun is back with another stellar preview with Special Features entitled ‘Synergy.’ Brun’s track ‘Rising‘ has been receiving top billing and support from the highest echelons of electronic music. EO sat down with the young producer even before his ‘Rising’ notability came to light – see what the college student/music maker had to say here.
PREVIEW: Michael Brun & Special Features – Synergy
With his latest release since the acclaimed ‘Spitfire EP,’ the young American continues to develop his sound and cross between pounding electro and melodic trance. ‘Language’ has been receiving support from some of the best in the biz, featured heavily on podcasts from Above & Beyond, Gareth Emery, Hardwell and more. At only 19, he continues to be one of the brightest stars in the EDM universe, scoring prime time festival gigs across the country. ‘Language’ is a masterpiece. Plain and simple.
Don’t sleep on giving this a listen, you’ll be pressing repeat more than a few times.
Porter Robinson – Language
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Looking back at our Most Anticipated Tracks of 2012 list who would have thought that ‘Atom’ would be the people’s No. 1 selection.
Seriously, the buzz it has gathered since Miami Music Week is unreal.
Dark and aggressive are its two themes. Those sounds will make a good run at usurping Thomas Gold’s ‘Sing2Me‘ for Beatport’s No. 1 spot.
This will be one of the definitive tracks of 2012.
Hard. As. Fuck.
Nari & Milani – Atom
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In preparation for his next installment of Club Life, Tiësto teams up with LA based producer Wolfgang Gartner to give us a brand new tune called ‘We Own The Night.’ Released today on Musical Freedom, the track features catchy pop vocals by Luciana accompanied with some classic Wolfgang wailing bleeps (sounds similar to ‘Space Junk‘). Two heavyweights getting together here, so it’s an absolute must listen.
Tiësto & Wolfgang Gartner feat. Luciana – We Own The Night
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Coming off their successful debut release, HeadZ Will Roll RecordZ continues to push their drum & bass, dubstep, electro-house sound. For a label from New York City, you wouldn’t be able to tell from their roster of artists. Another four-track release, Vol. 2 released March 29th features tracks from 5th DimensioN hailing from Hungary, Boss from Holland, Subtrax and hometown Grimenoceros. The label continues their trend of hard hitting releases that are pushing the genre to different levels. After the jump links to to purchase exclusively on Beatport, and my highlight of the release, 5th DimensioN’s grizzly head-banger. Make sure to keep an eye out on any future releases as EO will have it covered.
Tonight POPSHOP presents a can’t miss show at Santos Party House. For those who have not expierenced the auditory orgasm that is Flight Facilities here’s your opportunity. Acts like this don’t come around often and with a lineup that includes Yuksek, 96′ Bulls, Tiger Love, Mighty Mouse, Headband and Hooligan it should be more than a good time. For those that attend, you’re in for a nu disco, french electro treat that’ll have you dancing your pants off.
Since the show has so many awesome acts, Santos will utilize both the upstairs and downstairs to accomidate partygoers and prententious bastards alike. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here, but tickets will also be available at the door for $20 (that is, if they don’t sell out). Doors open at 8.
HeadZ Will Roll RecordZ, a New York label that “never sleeps” just like it’s city, released their debut EP ‘Sit on my Bass Vol. 1′ on March 1st. Featured on the release are artists Boss, Leon Frick, Muck Duck, and Subtrax. With a slogan “dance ’till your dead,” buyer beware. The debut release reached the Top 50 on the overall Beatport Top 100. If you like high energy and low bass, HeadZ Will Roll is a label to keep an eye on for future releases. Make sure to buy the four-track EP exclusively on Beatport.
