Sunday, January 21, 2024

TONY HANG pres. ALT MODE-Before The Dawn [Landscapes Music]

 

As many of you have become aware the search for captivating releases that blow one's mind is an endless quest. It can be real hard to keep up with the multitude of releases that flood the dance music scene. I believe that every artist deserves a chance to express themselves musically thus releasing their work without sheer amounts of pressure when the time is most right. 

 The end of the year marked one of Landscapes Music's finest releases, an ode if you will to the final days of 2023. This release comes to us from Singaporean artist "TONY HANG", who has become known for his uplifting trance tendencies within his productions. For this release he decided to take on another guise and re-introduce himself to us under another alias, one craving a deeper, progressive, more underground sound: "ALT MODE". This new creation has been dubbed "Before The Dawn", most appropriate as you will soon see.

 Bubbling underwater sounds are joined together with proggy synths and a sturdy bassline that hums away accordingly. Nature infused melodies and buzzing effects are also present, instilling an essence of serenity and tranquility one may encounter on a lonely hike up the misty mountains, surrounded by babbling streams and nature's everlasting wonders. An assortment of acids add an extra dosage of mischief to the tune as the break arrives in perfect timing. Melodies sparkling with wonder can be found there accompanied by ongoing waves of refreshing beauty and gentle piano segments, giving us all a chance to breathe in the wondrous world around us, before the track resumes its adventurous state and the climb itself is resumed once more. 

 Breathtaking, marvelous, vivid soundscapes so realistic one could easily get lost within them. A tune worthy of your undivided attention! Show some love for "TONY HANG"!

Released: 1/12/23

Label: Landscapes Music

https://www.beatport.com/release/before-the-dawn/4343183

 

 

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Orla Feeney & Linnea Schossow-Passengers [Auditory Recordings]

 

2023 has briefly been left behind as the new year has begun full of promise with fresh opportunities for all. Nevertheless towards the end of the year we witnessed the release of some very special tracks such as the mighty "Passengers", out on "Auditory Recordings", owned and operated by none other than singer/songwriter and DJ/Producer "Linnea Schossow". For the label's final sendoff to 2023 it was only fitting to put together something extra special to commemorate it. For this purpose she welcomed back undeniable talented DJ/Producer and longtime friend "Orla Feeney" for a killer collaboration between the two. Both of these talented artists have proven themselves time and time again, gradually ascending that never ending ladder of success in the dance music world. Both household names, it is no small wonder why a release such as this would bring endless smiles to the lips of dance music lovers all over the world! "Passengers" contains all the right elements needed to attain future anthem status!

 We are instantly greeted by pounding basslines, euphoric synths and an assortment of female chopped vox which float in and out of the mix as if flying carefree on the vast current of the phrenetic energy barely contained within. Like a swift wind soul piercing female vocals make their appearance, drenching the tune with an emotional downpour. A breakbeatish groove formulates, attaching itself like glue to the mix, kicking things into a higher gear as we are surrounded by all elements in perfect harmony. The break arrives in due time, allowing Linnea a chance to give it her all, paired up quite beautifully with meticulous serene melodies thus building on the emotional tension. The tune begins its well awaited release, blowing us away with its power and sheer determination, which is embodied tightly within, while the scorching leads leave nothing laying in their path! 

 One of the most special releases of the year, one that contains the fire and passion these two talented artists have shown in their career! Familiar with both artists' sound this one is a perfect melding of their ideas,creativity and abilities! Drive, determination and drenched in emotion, all this in just one tune!

Released: 15/12/2023

Label: Auditory Recordings   

https://www.junodownload.com/products/orla-feeney-linnea-schossow-passengers-original-mix/6399195-02/