Various Artists – We Are Friends Vol. 10 [mau5trap]
The latest ‘We Are Friends‘ mau5trap compilation arrives with a brilliant roster showcasing forward thinking production prowess and stellar soundscapes. The compilation covers a proper range of electronic dance music styles signature to the label, from house and techno to big room and electro. For the 10th edition volume, mau5trap takes a different turn – in lieu of featuring up-and coming artists, the focus shifts towards an incredible line-up of artists from the label’s history.
Deep basslines drive Pig&Dan‘s ‘Loving‘ through gorgeous, expansive realms. Party starting synths take ‘Flash‘ to funky places as MOGUAI lays down energetic percussion. Label head deadmau5 shows off his unique dark, euphoric style in Arguru with cinematic compositions sure to captivate any dancefloor.
Fehrplay offers unapologetically explosive energy in ‘Wildcard‘ with frenzied synth sequences and a chugging low-end. Mord Fustang’s ‘Better With Friends‘ brims with bright tones and intricate melodies as his signature style shines. Heavy swinging drums dominate the ecstatic percussive programming in Matt Lange‘s ‘Morbidly Obese‘ full of sinister, dystopian instrumentation.
Rinzen swirls electrified melodies in ‘90s Child‘ to create a deeply beautiful and empowering landscape. Tommy Trash highlights irresistible beats that dance around soulful vocal cuts in ‘Be Radio‘. Zonderling moves the rhythm of ‘Spannend‘ briskly along as shimmery, reverberating synths fluctuate in intensity across the piece.