David Guetta’s ‘Nothing But The Beat 2.0’ (album review)
The poster child of the American 'mainstream' dance music movement is back with a new album — or rather, an update to his last album. Nothing But The Beat 2.0 is David Guetta's latest take on the current music landscape. It has well-known tracks like "Wild One 2" and "Without You," but also a number of new songs, including "Every Chance We Get We Run" with Alesso and "In My Head" with Nervo.
Hardwell sticks to his mashup-heavy formula at Electric Zoo 2012 (review)
It was my first time on Randall's Island and I knew I couldn't miss Hardwell's set. Not soon after Nicky Romero finished on the main stage, a long majestic beat started emanating from the speakers, and soon enough it was Hardwell's turn to take over the decks.
AN21 and Max Vangeli: ‘People Of The Night’ (album review)
AN21 and Max Vangeli's debut album, People Of The Night, was released today on Size Matters. The album has tracks like "Bombs Over Capitals" and "H8RS," along with a larger selection of songs you haven't heard. Check out the full review on Dancing Astronaut.
Axwell at Electric Zoo 2012: an exciting preview of what’s to come from the SHM crew
Axwell came to Electric Zoo with a set that was far different from the normal Swedish House Mafia fare. While he of course relied on a smattering of established favorites to keep the crowd engaged, he also brought out lots of new bootlegs and ID tracks to open our ears to new music. Read all about it on Dancing Astronaut.
‘Cream Ibiza’ mixed by Above & Beyond (album review)
If you simply you can't get enough Anjuna, then "Cream Ibiza, mixed by Above & Beyond" is everything you want it to be, a brilliant portrait of the label's recent successes. With appearances by Arty, Mat Zo, Andrew Bayer, Norin & Rad, Parker & Hanson, and Jaytech, it's a snapshot of Above & Beyond as they are in the summer of 2012 -- It's a little slice of trance 2.0, preserved forever. Oh, and Eric Prydz, Markus Schulz, and Jerome Isma-Ae feature, too.
Afrojack at Pacha NYC: How the Jacked crew had a change of heart
Afrojack made a triumphant return to New York with members of his Jacked Quintino and R3hab. The trio pulled out all the stops to create a night filled with lots of new music and innovative selections. Read all about it on Dancing Astronaut.