“CHASING STARS” ALESSO & MARSHMELLO FEAT. JAMES BAY ASTRALWERKS This catchy tune combines each artist’s sound in a unique, uplifting, but yet somewhat melancholy approach. The track has soul with an underbelly of pop, and a futuristic spark, all delivered in a threeminute, easily digestible, musical gulp. The “VIP Remix” speeds things up with a percolating rhythm and a festival-friendly breakdown. – Emily Makarewicz
“TARAKA (VISUALIZER)” GORDO ULTRA MUSIC This track will hypnotize you with its tribal flair, entrancing vocal, and relentless groove. Just when you get used to the unique soulful harmonies that reach high peaks and deep valleys, Gordo (aka Carnage) surprises us with a dramatic silence. This unexpected break builds tension and Gordo eventually brings us back up with a simple high hat and a snare. Fresh, exotic, impressive. – Emily Makarewicz
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“CALLING” B/W “313” TRILOGY INC. NU GROOVE Tech-house DJs, take note – this is one outstanding two-tracker. On this EP, the U.K. duo delivers a pair of amazing, underground cuts that offer hypnotic, acidic synths, supple beats and very dark rhythms. These cuts will take you back to the warehouse era in no time. Top marks. – Tommy D Funk
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“INTO U” MAGNUS ASBERG VIVA RECORDINGS This brilliant jazzy house track delivers the goods. With rhythmic chords and funky piano sparkles sprinkled on top, the bottom kicks in and it becomes a proper deephouse track. And check the outstanding “Tech-House Dub Mix” from Jay Tripwire – sublime stuff. – Tommy D Funk 48
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THE PREMIERE ISSUE 2021
“SENSATIONS” (REMIXES, PT. 2) MIGUEL MIGS FEAT. ANDY ALLO SOULFURIC DEEP On this second incarnation of mixes for wonderful cut that anchors Migs’ solid Shaping Visions full-length, we get plenty of deep-house, dancefloor grooves. Migs’ “Deep Feels Extended Vocal Mix” primes the pump, but Sandy Rivera’s “Re-Vamped Deluxe Mix” carries you directly into some irresistible late-night action. Bumpin’ and grindin’, this one is splendid. – Tommy D Funk
