Monday Choon: ARTY - Jump

 

Russian trance DJ, ARTY has released his latest EP titled "Jump" and today we featured the title track from it which was relased on Armada Music last week. The EP is a collection of 3 tracks from the Trance maestro who has reverted back to his electronic ways after spending quite some time producing tracks on his more progressive alternate alias Alpha 9. I first fell in love with his music back in 2011 and to see his progress in the industry since, has been nothing short of inspiring. "Jump" Driven by a standout chord progression and a sweet, hopeful vocal presence, the third single of ARTY’s forthcoming second album immediately puts listeners on the edge of their seats. Indicative of ARTY’s change in sound, ‘Jump’ urges all to take a leap of faith every once in a while. It's a track with  a meaning that hits home to me very much at this present moment in time so I might just take his advice, you can too, or you can just listen to the track and enjoy it.

Monday Choon: Ørjan Nilsen - Touching You

 

The Norwegian Viking DJ is back with another high energy track. Orjan Nilsen celebrates his 200th release on his record label, "In My Opinion" with our featured track of the week. The song has vocals by Adara and true to Orjan style has a high pace trance beat with deep bass line that just powers through the track from start to end. The vocals add that melodic edge that is needed to bring that calming effect to the track but it still has a cracking drop to it. It's fresh new music that is bound to get the heads bobbing, so turn up the volume and enjoy.

Monday Choon: ALPHA 9 feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn - Down to Love

Ever since I heard the sounds of Artem Stolyarov, I immediately took a liking to his style and became a big fan. Whether it is music under his ARTY alias or Alpha 9, its almost as if he can do no wrong. His latest release comes off his debut album 'New Horizons', which has 14 tracks, this particular one "Down To Love" features the vocals of Jonathan Mendelsohn and has been doing constantly well leading up to the official release. Avid listeners to the Anjuna Beats label will recognise Jonathans voice as he has sung for Seven Lions, Jason Ross and many others including Hardwell. To celebrate the launch of his first album, Alpha 9 will be embarking on an album tour in 2023, here's hoping he decides to make a stop in South Africa. 

Monday Choon: Andrew Rayel - Lifeline

 

The Moldovan DJ and producer Andrew Rayel has been a busy man over the past few years, I've become a big fan of his weekly "Find Your Harmony" podcasts as well in which he plays the latest tracks from prominent producers over a two hour show. His latest track off the Armada label titled "Lifeline" was just released a few weeks ago and already has had almost 200,000 views on YouTube. Picking up where he left off after "Feels Like Home", Andrew moves into a deeper dimension with a vocal cut reminiscent of his timeless 'Everything Everything'. The track which is vocal heavy that drives the bassline and main melody that calls for his unique arms spread and raised to the sky signature move. The track is the title track coming from his forthcoming artist album and if this is any indication of what we can expect from it, then I can't wait to hear the rest. 

Monday Choon: Kyau & Albert - Are You Fine (John Grand & Kristina Sky Remix)

 

Celebrating 25 years of the Euphonic label, Kyau & Albert have released an album filled with reworked classics including todays track, Are You Fine in the John Grand and Kristina Sky Remix. It see's a great remix of their 2006 track which was quite a club pumper and revised to today's trance levels but still maintaining that iconic sound and feel. It's a great rework and pretty fitting to be on the album, its a song that has gotten great traction over the summer festivals in Europe and has been featured on many of the weekly podcasts from many artists, including Group Therapy from Above & Beyond. So if you are fine, turn up the volume and enjoy!

Monday Choon: Above & Beyond - Can’t Sleep [Ruben de Ronde & Elevven Remix]

 

Returning after a three year hiatus, Anjunabets World returns with the tenth edition of the fan-favourite mixed album series. Following in the footsteps of Anjuna superstars Mat Zo, ARTY, ilan Bluestone and Grum, the tenth instalment in the legendary Anjunabeats Worldwide compilation series leads you to the darkest of dance floors; an underground techno and trance trip courtesy of US-based duo Fatum. Today's chosen track from the album is the remix of a Above & Beyond's track "Can't Sleep" by Ruben de Ronde & Elevven. It takes an already great track and just elevates it with their trance notes and higher BPM. Just the kind of track you need to kick start the week. 

Monday Choon: Fatum - Backdraft

 

Grammy nominated Fatum  are back and kicking off where they left off with high energy electronic sounds. Their latest release, Backdraft was released just over a week ago and has already got a lot of airplay, both on podcasts and live events. They also recently dropped their "The Story So Far" Album which features 40 tracks of releases and remixes from them spanning the past seven years. This too has received great streams since its release. I know most DJ's are over the moon now that festivals are back in action with the two major ones of recent being UMF Miami and Tomorrowland Winter, Fatum are confirmed to play at the Above & Beyond Weekender in London this September, it will be their first time playing in the UK so hopefully we can expect more banging tracks to be released by them in lead up for this event.