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New Music Review: M.I.K.E. Push – Astrolab

Producing and DJing under the name M.I.K.E., he has been releasing records under the guises: Solar Factor, M.I.K.E, The Blackmaster, Return of the Native, Plastic Boy, Šand, and Push. In total, there are around 85 different aliases that span his career, because of either collaborations with other artists or adapting new aliases simply to suit the nature of a particular track. As a DJ, M.I.K.E.’s style is very similar to the music he makes, progressive trance with a techy-edge.

The track “Astrolab” is another fantastic creation coming from M.I.K.E. The drive in this track is incredible and will keep you engaged second after second. The overtly mechanical sound in the initial build gives it that little bit of extra we always look for in M.I.K.E.’s music. This track has so many different aspects of trance that I love its hard not to keep on hitting repeat! After listening to this track on my home system I could only imagine the magic that would happen if this were played at a festival or any large show. I guarantee this one will leave your ears ringing, in a good way. M.I.K.E. has done it again with this perfect blend of sounds we call “Astrolab”. I truly look forward to any music he releases and under the Coldharbour label, you can’t go wrong.

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Schulz Army Week in Review November 18, 2014

Back with another week in review after missing last weeks.

“Remember This” by Markus Schulz continues rising up the charts. It’s currently #1 on the Beatport trance chart and as of writing this at #37 on the Beatport top 100. Read our review of this memorable and melodic tune here.

KhoMha has released his Hydra E.P. that features three tracks, Hydra, Drummer and Kadence. Here’s our review and purchase links.

Lange will be hosting Intercity 150 on Wednesday, November 20 when he takes over AfterHoursFM for a full 24 hours. Markus Schulz will have a guest mix during the 24 hour broadcast. Once the times are released we’ll let everyone know. Full details here.

Interested in Schulz Army merchandise for an upcoming show? Check out our tour dates page to make sure you order in time!

Contests ending this week:

Enter here to win tickets and meet & greet with Grube & Hovsepian, KhoMha and Beat Service in San Francisco on November 21.

Enter here to win tickets to Coldharbour Night with Grube & Hovsepian, KhoMha and Beat Service in LA on November 22.

Even Ferry Corsten sports a #SchulzArmy Down the Rabbit Hole We Go bracelet:

 

New World Punx played a four hour set in Washington DC.

If you missed the recording of the New World Punx from EDC Orlando you can listen to it here.

Over on Beatport Mr. Pit posted his November 2013 chart.

Here’s Global DJ Broadcast from November 14, 2014:

Global DJ Broadcast – Nov 14 2013 by Markus Schulz on Mixcloud

Grube & Hovsepian Radio November 12, 2014

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Fisherman & Hawkins have a new radio show that airs every third Friday of the month. Here’s episode two:

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The track “Carry On” by Markus Schulz has been remixed by Solis & Sean Truby and debuted this week. No word on a release date yet.

Review: Trickster by Grube & Hovsepian plus Avalon Ticket Giveaway

The time has finally come for a track to be released that we’ve been hearing in live sets for nearly six months. “Trickster” by Tim Grube & Mike Hovsepian is now available on on Beatport under Coldharbour Recordings and can be purchased here http://bit.ly/tricksterbp. It is also available on iTunes http://bit.ly/13BDlyO. The track was debuted to the world on March 1, 2013 at A State of Trance 600 San Paulo by Markus Schulz as an ID and quickly had everyone wondering which Coldharbour name had produced the massive track.

“Trickster” has been getting played in just about every Markus Schulz live set because it’s by his Coldharbour pals but also because of its unicorn slaying aggressiveness that is perfect for a peak time set. The track was also played during A State of Trance 626 by Armin van Buuren.

Continue reading for your chance below to win a pair of tickets to the Coldharbour Night at Avalon on August 24, 2013 along with some Coldharbour merchandise.

TRICKSTER-SCHULZARMY

Grube & HovsepianThe magic in “Trickster” is after the first build up as it breaks down and a snare drum sound takes over in the background and it continues to build again and will have hands in the air on the dance floors moving fingers to the beat. This is a song produced for peak time sets regardless of the size of the crowd. Any DJ who takes their time warming up a crowd can easily use this as one of those songs to take a night to that next level with a full dance floor.

Grube & Hovsepian have showed their versatility this summer with two big tracks, this dance floor styled “Trickster” and the more radio friendly “Memory Lane” featuring Vice that was released earlier this summer (read our review here).

Grube & Hovsepian Original:

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For those looking for a more progressive style of music you will not want to miss the “Trickster” remix by Italian producer Gai Barone. You’ll hear familiar elements of the original production of “Trickster” but Gai Barone did what a great producer can do, come close to creating an almost completely different track. The Grube & Hovsepian original will have a dance floor stomping their feet while the progressive and melodic Gai Barone remix will have a crowd in a trance early in the morning. The Gai Barone remix debuted on the August 8, 2013 edition of the Global DJ Broadcast and was voted the Global Selection of the episode. The progressive style of the track is a perfect fit for the Ibiza Summer Session episodes of GDJB.

Gai Barone remix:

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“Trickster” by Grube & Hovsepian and the remix by Gai Barone was released by Coldharbour Recordings on August 19, 2013. Available now on Beatport http://bit.ly/tricksterbp or iTunes http://bit.ly/13BDlyO.

And now for the contest! Enter for a chance to win two tickets for you and one friend to Coldharbour Night at Avalon Hollywood on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 9:30 PM – 7:00 AM. Winner will receive free entry for themselves plus one guest into the event plus some cool Coldharbour merchandise (must be present to get merch, will not be shipped)! One winner will be chosen and will be announced on August 22. Don’t want to take the risk to find out if you’ve won, then you can buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/127nd1W  You can also purchase Coldharbour merchandise at coldharbourstore.com.

Each like, tweet and share in the contest below earns you one additional entry and chance to win. If there’s a problem with it loading click here http://splur.gy/r/hXfmp


Enjoy!