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Sunstone is Glideslope’s second release on Subtraxx. He’s first track Fable was released in summer 2011, and later on refurbished by our own Theta Rhythm. Sunstone is an energetic trancey track, with amazing groove which won us over from the first listen. The breakdown of the track is super positive yet wistful melodic, from where it is coming back to full groove effortlessly. Italian George Le Rouge cranks up the compressors and introduces some hard synth work for the friends of more aggressive tracks.

2012 brings collaboration between Subtraxx label manager Ville Lope and Marko Kantola, making a huge comeback. Marko and his earlier project White Stars’ releases were frequently spotted in the playlists and compilations of big names like Armin Van Buuren and Markus Schulz. Lope & Kantola brings the dancefloor just what you can expect from these two talented Finns. Big basslines, solid grooves and huge melodies. Lonely Ranger is only the first chapter in new success story. The original track introduces a catchy percussive loop, big gritty baseline and great groovy drums. Jason Seizures can still be thought as a newcomer in the record industry, but with big remix of Alex Kunnari feat. Ben Andreas – Taste The Sun on Magik Muzik can’t be said to be unheard. Jason’s remix Electro House Remix can be dubbed as Complextro – He takes the already big and gritty baseline and makes it completely his own. This track is totally a party track ensured to make the crowds bounce like madmen. Yes, there’s dustup breakdown in this one. Airwave’s insight to Lonely Ranger strips down the track – his true trance approach is almost minimalistic compared to the complexity and melodies of the original. If you are into laid back progressive grooves and trance of the nineties, this is a safe bet. Airwave is again on fire.

The flowing collaboration between Neo Kekkonen and Dirkie Coetzee isn’t restricted to big remixes, the original work is most likely even bigger. Live Again presents the vocal talent is US based songstress Marcia Juell, who has had success on international labels such as Black Hole. Live Again is a showcase how all these three talents think alike of dance music of the new year. This is track is aimed for the floor, but the beauty of the melody makes sure the track fits excellently to radio use also. The remixes come from Israeli future super-duo R&R. Their previous release “Stranger”, released on our Nemesis sub label, was supported by Markus Schulz and was licensed to his monthly Top 15 late last year. R&R adds a tech progressive touch to the track. Subtraxx cornerstone Ayleon adds their magical trance touch to the track. Their 10 minute trance interpretion is something that you really need to listen. This is something for the uplifted minds.

Ville Lope is here again to close the year. “Strings of Sorrow” is a title that doesn’t even try to hide the mood of the track. It’s atmospheric and darkish. The track relies on the huge breakdown with strings and choir – building up to one massive theme. The rolling beats and repetitive arpeggios leave no question about the producer behind the track. The first remix comes from one of the most successful Subtraxx producers. Marko Kantola has been a part of Armins yearmixes, in heavy rotation of Markus Schulz, and is now returning to Subtraxx. This remix presents his new clubbier sound he’s been fine-tuning for the past couple of years. You will hear a LOT more from this guy in near future – that’s a promise. The second remix comes from Snow Flakes and Rishabh Joshi. Their single Luminosity gained a lot of interest in the beginning of the year. The guys have been focusing on the production during the year. You can hear how the track is more and more targeted to the dance floor. Yet another spot on Subtraxx release, choose your favorite.

Groovy, techy, yet progressive. UK-based Arran Lee enters Subtraxx with a bang! Hailing from Leeds, Arran is DJ first, producer second. He's already been playing gigs in Ibiza and Japan - now with big releases he will go even further. Saw You Coming is his first single and just the beginning - his second single with vocals of Michelle Richer is waiting for it's release in early 2012. Saw You coming is a perfect blend of styles fitting to late progressive trance sets or early uplifting sets. Remix comes from yet-another-finn Corydalics. He isn't a stand-in producer, his first releases go as far as 2005 and all the way back to Subtraxx - when his track Occlusio (produced together with Adaro) was released. Corydalics is a versatile producer, with a scale going from deeper progressive moods to full on uplifting trance - this is the definitely the latter one.