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Eli Brown - Welcome To My House
BY: SAMANTHA REIS
Eli Brown greets you with a warm reception on ‘Welcome To MAGNUS & Conor Ross - Take Me
My House’. This blazing track is part of Eli Brown’s three-track
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EP ‘Rudeboi’, which recently landed on Patrick Topping’s Trick.
‘Welcome To My House’ exalts, like the other two tracks on
BY: RYAN FORD
the EP, the quirky sonic personality of the English artist, who
18-year-old Conor Ross continues his rise to superstardom with another incredible produc-
always manages to innovate and deliver creative and distinc-
tive sounds. This techish tune has been used by Eli Brown in tion, this time alongside fellow UK talent MAGNUS. ‘Take Me Back’ arrives as a stunning
emotion-filled vocal anthem, complete with a meaningful blend of melodies in both its
his sets, provoking an infused reaction in the crowd. The vocal
‘Do you want to come into my house/Everybody is welcome top-line and bassline. From start to finish, the two young prodigies have utilised their unend-
ing artistic prowess to the max, combining seamlessly with MAGNUS’ subtle notes compli-
in my house’ makes this track anthemic, as if the produc-
er was talking to the partygoers in the first person. This dance Bonnie x Clyde - In Too Deep menting the moody synth-lines that swirl throughout. Released under Mentalo Music, the
track has already received significant support from the likes of R3HAB, Lucas & Steve, and
cut is packed with alien psychedelic synths, which through a
BY: CREIGHTON BRANCH
sparkling crescendo catapult you into a euphoric stratosphere. Robin Schulz on their respective radio platforms.
It’ll warm up the dancefloor for sure. It’s hard not to be completely speechless after listening to the
latest single from Bonnie x Clyde. ‘In Too Deep’ is an incredi-
bly vulnerable track that deserves more than just one listen.
Third Party - Joy
Its lyric writing and overall song arrangement are second to
BY: JACK SPILSBURY none and arguably make it one of, if not the best songs of their
career. With another masterful vocal chop pattern within the
Dynamic British DJing and producing duo Third Party return with
drop, these two continue to rise through the ranks as one of the
their first original track in almost 2 years. ‘Joy’ has been released
easiest listening and feel-good duos in the industry. If you don’t
on the duo’s own label of release records and finds itself as
have water in your eyes by the end of these three minutes, it
the perfect embodiment of a club-ready track, championing
will be surprising. DJ Snake - Disco Maghreb
euphoric sounds with house and acid-house elements through-
out. Arriving as a dedicated showcase of the duo’s sonic evolu- BY: ELLIE MULLINS
tion and maturing sound, anthemic vocals elevate the track,
‘Disco Maghreb’ acts as a callback to DJ Snake’s roots and
allowing for an intense burst of energy and a steady stream of
to his deep love for North African music, giving fans a rare
exhilaration. ‘Joy’ is definitely worth checking out.
intimate peek into himself as a person. This is possibly his most
personal release yet, and fans have been loving seeing this
Matisse & Sadko - Feeling new side to him. The track is named after and inspired by an
Algerian record shop – the setting for the official music video
BY: CREIGHTON BRANCH
– and label of the same name, and sees him connect with his
Do Matisse & Sadko ever miss? The brothers always deliver heritage and roots, as well as connecting to the Arab influenc-
captivating performances with each release. What’s so unique es by showcasing a strong and powerful culture with differ-
about ‘Feeling’ is that Matisse & Sadko ditch the massive ent generations. As is with every release from the star, ‘Disco
synths and aggressive sounds for a much more deep and Maghreb’ is punchy and has a kick to it, but is also intricate and
relaxed feeling without losing the progressive style. However, cleverly thought out through its soundscape, making for an
the emotion poured into this song is just as much as all their impeccable listening experience.
others. The vocals are stunning and leave you with goose-
bumps the second you hear them. The drop is something out
Hardwell - PACMAN Drake - Massive
of this world and will be the perfect tune for people to experi-
BY: ELLIE MULLINS
ence inside a club. This is a beautiful change of pace for the BY: CREIGHTON BRANCH
duo, and hopefully, there will be plenty more tracks like this one. PACMAN’ is a track that perhaps displays Hardwell’s moodier,
Yes, you are reading this correctly, Drake. The Canadian-born
intense new sound, that has been cooking over the four years
rapper shocked the industry with the surprise release of his
that he’s been buried into the studio, in the best way. Not only
Sigala & Talia Mar - Stay The Night seventh studio album, ‘Honestly, Nevermind,’ last month.
does it fill any room or festival set with relentless energy, it also
BY: JACK SPILSBURY However, what many thought would be a heavily hip-hop-in-
tells a story. The story, of course, is all featured around the video
fluenced record turned out to be a 14-track dance project.
The king of summer anthems himself, Sigala, is back to take the game character that the track is named after. Turning what is ‘Massive’ is currently one of the most talked-about songs
season by storm once again this time joining forces with the a fun, classic video game into an ominous and dark tale, such off the album, and rightfully so. Produced by Gordo, it turns
talented British singer-songwriter Talia Mar. ‘Stay The Night’ is words as “People think it’s a happy game, well, it’s not a happy out that this track is currently one of the best house orient-
a sensational summer tune featuring Sigala’s signature-style game / But luckily, Pac-Man didn’t affect us as kids / Otherwise ed listens of the entire year. Couple the moving piano melody
soundscape. This melodic masterpiece is accompanied by we’d be running around in dark rooms / Munching pills, and with that of Drake’s undeniable singing voice, and you get one Lucas & Steve, Retrovision
jaw-dropping vocals making it a song to hear to believe, a listening to repetitive electronic music” and “He’s program and of the most iconic tracks of 2022. Who knew that Drake and
joyful drop containing ear-catching percussion is guaranteed control man, the whole thing is a metaphor / All he can do is electronic music would blend so effortlessly together. But it is a - Summer.mp3
to set any summer party alight and makes ‘Stay The Night’ a consume / He is pursued by demons, that are probably just in much-welcomed listening experience. BY: JACK SPILSBURY
must on all your seasonal playlists this year. his own head” further contribute to its menacing nature.
Dutch musical duo Lucas & Steve link with the up-and-coming
Mike Williams & Magnificence - Here For You French producer Retrovision for the uniquely titled and sound-
ing ‘Summer.mp3’. Giving a throwback to Lucas & Steve’s early
BY: RYAN FORD
productions with an injection of Retrovision magic, ‘Summer.
Solomun - Out of Focus feat. Zoot Woman There aren’t many tracks as emphatic as the new Mike Williams mp3’ is energetic, intoxicating, and euphoric. An almost bubbly
and Magnificence collaboration ‘Here For You’, out on Musical
production takes centre stage, brandishing heavy synths and
(Âme Remix) Freedom. Two signature sounds combine in this thrilling new subtle vocals to create an enchanting vibe and sound. ‘Summer.
production, as one party provides the relentless groove upon
mp3’ is set to take over the festival scene this year and is worth
which the other builds an immense atmosphere. Centering giving a listen to.
BY: SAMANTHA REIS
around a catchy vocal hook, this one has been meticulous-
ly crafted as a hybrid, festival-club banger. Expect to hear this
Solomun is keeping the magic of his sophomore album burning brightly. After releasing his devoted 12-track album
one on heavy rotation over the coming months as it is bound
‘Nobody Is Not Loved’ in May last year, the acclaimed maestro is now slowly releasing remixes of the LP’s extracts. In
to find its way into the arsenal of many DJs. Of course, if you are
charge of these revamped versions has been a squad of Solomun’s sphere of artists well known in the circuit such
also headed to see either of these artists, prepare yourself for
as Âme, who reinterprets the magnificent ‘Out of Focus’ featuring Zoot Woman. If the original is an indie-dance-in-
this absolute belter.
fused track soaked in a bubble of Millenial modernism and chic conceptualism, this remix is shrouded in melodic
techno magic. Âme spares no expense on synths and effects that fill out the melody and make the sounds hiss
through the air. Zoot Woman’s delicious vocals remain the key piece of ‘Out of Focus’ which gets a deeper and more
clubbing vibe. Âme dresses this beautiful track in new clothes, well suited to the intimate nights of this summer.
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