Page 59 - DemoZone Magazine Issue 003

Kieran Furlong – Shuffle (Jango Music) REL. DATE: 22th April 2015 ZONE TOP TUNE: 9/10
Just turning 21, Kieran is already en route to achieving a professional status, proudly announcing his debut release on Jango Music, a brand spanking new house label on the scene, featuring releases from reputable artists such as Block & Crown and Esquire. He’s come a long way from initially getting noticed from playing dj battles and now in a short space of time, he is presenting his own monthly residency entitled ‘The Friday Night Mix Up’ on Irish renowned radio station Beat 102 103, where you can catch him live on the first Friday of every month at 11.55pm. This little beauty right here is just so gorgeously written, oozing with tons of Balearic vibes, instantaneously placing you on a beach somewhere sunny. It’s fresh and funky and automatically puts you into holiday mode, touching base with imagination and freedom. It’s chilled like a fine wine, uplifting and endearing and I reckon it’s the perfect warm-up for an epic night out!
http://www.junodownload.com/products/kieran-furlong-shuffle/2699476-02/
Rory Lynam – Clouds Above (Ryde Music) RELEASE DATE: 30th Dec 2014 Rating: 8/10
Rory is a desirable Irish superstar, currently boasting as one of the most in demand djs known to the electronic dance music scene. This being his debut release, he is no stranger to big stages with an impressive gig history including playing the Ultra Music Festival in Europe, Creamfields and the Ministry of Sound. He’s shared stages with the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Faithless and Deadmau5. He’s held down significant residencies at El Divino and the highly acclaimed Wright Venue in Dublin. He is without doubt a highly recognised figure in the Irish scene being a co-organiser of Ireland’s biggest dj competition – Travel2UltraIreland which was launched just last year and already plans for this year’s edition in place and almost ready to go! The track entitled ‘Clouds Above’ is perfectly suited in regards to its melodic and angelic vocal sample. Its gradual progression brings elements of sensuality and charisma and it is beautifully sculpted towards the epitome of a ‘hands in the air’ anthem!
https://pro.beatport.com/release/clouds-above/1435367
Loco & Jam – Oblivion EP [Toolroom Records] ZONE TOP TUNE 10/10
Having graced some of the most respected techno imprints on the Planet such as MB Elektronics, Alleanza and Trapez, Loco & Jam serve up 2 big room techno tracks with ‘Oblivion’ already becoming a firm favourite for Drumcode main man, Adam Beyer and currently sitting high in the Beatport Techno Chart. Toolroom boss – Mark Knight has already dubbed this as his ‘Killer Cut’ on the Toolroom Radio Show (ep.260). Loco & Jam are a promising UK duo to keep an eye on throughout 2015.
https://pro.beatport.com/release/oblivion-ep/1484181
Eddie Amador Vs. Chris Lake – House Music in my Chest (ESLR’s Mashup) [Free Download] ZONE RECOMMENDED TUNE RATING: 8/10
Given that Eddie Amador, the genius behind legendary old school record - ‘House Music’, is on the front cover of this month’s Zone issue, I thought it would be a good idea to hunt down any local artists making their own edits of his previous work. Luckily, I came across this cracking beat with Eddie’s ‘House Music’ track and Chris Lake’s latest bomb, ‘Chest’, mashed together in true “past-meets-present” fashion! Local DJ/Producer, ESLR, has seen a chance to respect the old school with the sounds of 2015 and took it like a champ!
https://www.mixcloud.com/eslrdj/
MickMag & JustBob – Amazonia [DJ Center Records] RATING: 7/10
MickMag & JustBob are an energetic duo with a very big bright future! Already having Hardwell tipping his hat at their debut track, ‘Rise’, MickMag & JustBob’s latest release ‘Amazonia’ has been given the ‘Demo of the Week’ title from Ummet Ozcan on his Interstate Radio Show. Artists also supporting this: David Guetta, Zedd, Blasterjaxx, Jewelz & Sparks and Juicy M to name a few. Already having their tracks firmly set in the Beatport top 100 (Electro/ House and Progressive House), the duo are pushing for the same success with ‘Amazonia’.
https://pro.beatport.com/release/amazonia/1467035
Bobby King, Konmak, Mac & Gannon – Rag Anthem (Synthphobia Recordings) RELEASE DATE: 16th February 2015 ZONE RECOMMENDED TUNE 8/10
After much recent success, having had tracks released from both this label and other highly acclaimed labels such as Club Educate, Bobby King is back again with the ultimate dance floor trooper of a collaboration. It’s an undeniably huge signing for these guys on Synthphobia recordings, which of course is Bobby’s own self-established record label. The track being of course given with regard to the infamous Irish student celebration that is the almighty Rag Week, summing it up basically as the equivalent of Spring Break in America! This is everything an anthem should be and more with a punchy bass that hits you the second you hear it and keeps you into it up until that breakdown that is full of anticipation for a ferocious drop, also showcasing similar sounds of Melbourne bounce and electro house, it’s catchy as hell and it would make anyone want to jump and shuffle!
https://pro.beatport.com/release/rag-anthem/1460149
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