Coldharbour Recordings Day 2024 Recap

 

    The annual Coldharbour Recordings Day rounded out the month of July recently, and it seemed necessary to provide a recap of the roster of sets that spans 30+ hours. The roster of artists has changed over the years within Coldharbour Recordings (as evident from the past posts on this website), but it still remains a good source of showcasing the signature sound provided by the artists. 

 

 The best way to showcase these great sets of trance, progressive, and techno music is the handy dandy playlists compiled by the team on both YouTube and Soundcloud. Either way you check them out, the key to electronic dance music is to enjoy the journey.  Every DJ and Producer has an unique style and flow to their set. Another way to keep up with the latest updates within the Coldharbour Recordings family is to join the community on Discord.  So, without further ado, please enjoy Coldharbour Recordings Day 2024.

    

Aside: The Love of Music Project is under the BB Media Industries umbrella and is part of the public relations initiatives. If you are an electronic dance musician, independent artist, and/or a talent agency in need of digital advertising, marketing, & public relations, please book a strategy call with Brooke Brown to discuss all of the options!

Track Review: "Perception" by Markus Schulz Featuring Justine Suissa (Johan Gielen Remix)

Well over 10 years ago, Markus Schulz & Justine Suissa covered the classic trance track "Perception".  The combination of Justine's vocals mixed with the simple yet enticing melodic layers fit for the beach at sunrise/sunset or any relaxing setting for that matter helped propel Markus as one of trance music's signature producers.

Fast forward to present day, where this track in any form is timeless. 2018 saw the return of the signature compilation 'In Search of Sunrise', and the remix provided by Johan Gielen.  Without compromising the cover, Mr. Gielen has captured a sense of uplifting euphoria with this remix. This remix has been featured in recent DJ sets as well as radio shows/podcasts. The track is currently out NOW via Coldharbour Recordings, and will continue to be timeless for years to come!

 

Track Review: "Predator vs. Prey" by Fisherman

Your challenge as a reader or new reader of this blog is to search for previous posts featuring tracks by Fisherman & Hawkins. Together, this duo created some great tracks on Coldharbour Recordings and beyond. However, they are no longer a duo, but Fisherman has continued with great solo tracks sure to keep the great vibes going.

In order to follow up 'Jaguar' and the successful Airwalk Festival, the release of "Predator vs. Prey" is upon us as trance fans. Fresh off the presses on Coldharbour with plays on Global DJ Broadcast as well as in various DJ sets, this track not only incorporates the signature sound by the label, but also melodic layers you may think you have already heard. As the artwork above suggests, there is an overall theme to this track, which happens a lot in trance. Either way, please support this track currently out now!
 

Track Review: "Traffic" by Tiesto (Arkham Knights Remix)

A history lesson is necessary prior to this review. One of electronic dance music's pioneers was DJ Tiesto back in the 1990's, in which most of his tracks were of the trance music genre. Then as electronic dance music became more popular, DJ was dropped from his name, and his sound and style changed. However, back then, one of Tiesto's most iconic tracks was "Traffic".

As evident time and time again on this blog, Arkham Knights have truly made a name for themselves in production out of Coldharbour Recordings.  This brother duo has been mentored by Markus Schulz, and has become one of the most sought out trance duos to date. Not only have they had success with original tracks, but their remixes have attracted quite the following.

Arkham Knights have managed to add their signature techno infused beats and re-orchestrate the original track brilliantly. In keeping the original track for the most part, you can not help but love the modern touches they have added.  Please support this track currently out now via Global DJ Broadcast February Top 20 Compilation!

Track Review: "Lethal" by Dave Neven

As you may know as a frequent reader of this blog, Coldharbour Recordings gets a lot of love around here. The darker sound spearheaded by Markus Schulz adds another layer to trance as well as techno with Coldharbour Black. In fact, Dave Neven has been featured many times in previous posts on this blog for his integration of melodic layers and interesting beats that align with the sound of Coldharbour.

"Lethal" is a track full of anthemic melodies mixed with deep yet enticing beats that set it apart from tracks released in the genre. No matter what label or sound is your favorite, you should support the evolution of trance as a genre. Mr. Neven has already shown his range through tracks that are vocal, collaborations, and solo efforts. "Lethal" is currently out NOW, so please support it anyway you can!