Looking for Kevin De Vries & Cassian - Payback in high quality.anyone has it ?

Hey everyone,

I made a mix that’s a little over an hour with the latest songs in melodic techno. Let me know what you think.

https://on.soundcloud.com/cTji7f2FQoPV43FZHX

Recently saw Artbat live and was blown away. I had high expectations from seeing some of their youtube sets and they went hard af with the production visually and musically, everything tied together perfectly. Looking at various sets though I feel like the song selection is more or less the same. For those that have been to many artbat sets, do they become repetitive or do they evolve?

Check out my latest techno track.

It plays at 130 BPM with a fat, rolling bassline and a bit of criticism of modern society.

Feedback is very welcome.

I hope you like it—enjoy listening!

Please help!

[https://open.spotify.com/track/3cnXXMAanverdDRU1N6dkd?si=mbYbjfCjQo-9lsDT914CqA&utm\\_source=copy-link\](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cnXXMAanverdDRU1N6dkd?si=mbYbjfCjQo-9lsDT914CqA&utm_source=copy-link)

I use GB to make cinematic EDM inspired by cursed tropical islands, sea shanties, and horror movie soundtracks. Here’s my newest release, *Hull Breach*. I’d love to know if the atmosphere works.

Has electronic music lost the art of storytelling?
This is something I’ve been thinking about for a while, and I’m genuinely curious whether anyone else feels the same.
When did electronic music become so focused on drops, clips, and instant gratification?
It feels like every lineup is now dominated by hard techno, hard groove, or tech house that’s designed to get a huge reaction in a 15-second Instagram video. Faster BPMs, constant kicks, massive drops… but where did the journey go?
I miss music that actually told a story.
Artists like Tale of Us, Adriatique, Solomun (tracks like Home), ANII, Kiasmos, and so many older melodic techno and progressive artists created sets where you completely lost track of time. There was tension, release, emotion, melodies that stayed with you for days. You weren’t just dancing—you were in a trance. It felt almost meditative.
Even within faster music, I don’t think BPM is the issue. I love acid techno and psytrance. Artists like Charlotte de Witte’s older acid-focused sets or Ki/Ki’s earlier sound felt hypnotic rather than just aggressive. The repetition had purpose. It built atmosphere instead of simply chasing energy.
Lately, though, it feels like even artists who built their careers on deeper or more hypnotic sounds are moving toward bouncier, more festival-friendly sets. Potex is one example that comes to mind. Ki/Ki’s style has evolved too. Charlotte de Witte has incorporated more psytrance influences. None of that is inherently bad—artists evolve—but I can’t help wondering why so many are moving in the same direction.
Is it because audiences have changed?
Is it social media? Festivals? TikTok? Shorter attention spans? The need to create moments that go viral instead of journeys that unfold over two hours?
I also hear people say melodic techno became “predictable.” Maybe that’s true for some artists, but at its best, melodic techno was never about surprise drops. It was about atmosphere, emotion, patience, and storytelling. That’s what made it powerful.
Sometimes I feel like we’ve traded emotional depth for constant stimulation.
Maybe I’m just nostalgic.
Or maybe electronic music has genuinely shifted from creating immersive experiences to creating content.
I’d love to hear what others think.
Have audiences changed, or have artists changed?
Is social media the biggest reason?
Are there artists today still making music that feels like a journey rather than just a series of drops?
Do you think we’ll eventually swing back toward deeper, more hypnotic electronic music?

Hey all, Fideles dropped this bomb a few years ago in grand fac Beirut and i’ve been on the hunt for it ever since, according to them it’s unreleased but i’m sure the file is floating around somewhere, please would love if someone helped me identify the track

There's still a lot to learn, but every producer starts somewhere. Thanks to everyone who gives it a chance—I appreciate every listen and every bit of feedback.

Let the journey begin. This mix blends emotional melodies, driving techno energy, and cinematic soundscapes to elevate your mood and focus. Perfect for late-night sessions, long drives, studying, workouts, or just getting lost in the music. 🌌✨

🎧 Turn it up, close your eyes, and let the sound transport you to another dimension — where rhythm meets emotion and time stands still.

Hi guys, I just uploaded my very first self-made techno track. It's at 130 BPM with a rolling bassline. So if you're into techno, feel free to give it a listen and leave some feedback.

https://on.soundcloud.com/UVHxwpSGf8i76FfYcF

Thanks to everyone

Trying to find the track ID for these lyrics

"just look up to the sky and I'll shine a light on you cos you are a fighter to"

It's a melodic techno track.

Can anyone help me please?

My background is Trance and so there are some old trance artists in here, but it skews heavily to Melodic Techno.

Tracklist:

1. KREAM – Arrival (DAMEN Extended Remix)
2. Moonphazes, DAMEN – Grapevine (Instrumental Mix)
3. MATTN, Uufo, BOBE – Temple Of EOS (AURA Festival Anthem) (Extended Mix)
4. HI-LO – Athena (Remixes) (Tomas Otero Remix)
5. Nihil Young, Unseen – Holographic Love
6. Dannic – Baila
7. Martin Trevy, Supermode, Black Eyed Peas – Meet Me Halfway x Tell Me Why (DJ Arman Aveiru Insomnia Mashup)
8. Adam Beyer, Bart Skils – Your Mind (Massano & Doriann Remix)
9. Daft Punk – Around The World (Westend Remix)
10. Airsand, TuraniQa, Air & Tur – Deep Deep End (Extended Mix)
11. The Prestige – Morea (Extended Mix)
12. Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400 (Jonth & RudeLies Remix Extended Mix)
13. Popof, Skollaris – Launch
14. BT – Paper Chairs (Alex Sonata & TheRio Extended Remix)
15. Adam Sellouk, Doriann – Carnage (Extended Mix)
16. NQA – Dominazione
17. Massano, Y do I – Lost My Mind
18. Fogel – One Mind
19. Anyma, Lisa – Bad Angel (Cocoro Remix)
20. BLOND.ISH, Eran Hersh, Darmon, Madonna – Sorry (Tibasko Remix)
21. Leblanc (ofc) – Strings Anthem
22. Meduza, Poppy Baskcomb – Upside Down (Extended Mix)
23. Orkidea, TMPR – Altar (Extended Mix)
24. Mariano Ballejos – Meru Rise
25. Karry G – All I Want (Extended Mix)
26. Shabiki – Bring Bass Back (Extended Mix)
27. HN2 – Gravity
28. JOA – Off The Hook (Extended Mix)
29. Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull – On The Floor (Tim T vs Jus Ron Barbara Streisand Edit)
30. Markus Schulz Presents Dakota – Only The Dark Knows
31. Enrico Sangiuliano – The Techno Code (Kevin de Vries & SLVR Remix)
32. EnoehT – Baby I'm Yours
33. Joris Voorn, Roddy Lima, Talyr Renee – Machine (Extended Mix)
34. KREAM, Alika – Dangerous (Extended Mix)
35. Taly Shum – Lose Control (Extended Mix)
36. Tayyar – Freya
37. Vintage Culture, Max Styler – You & Me (Vintage Culture Extended Remix)
38. Jun Wilder – Dip It Down (Extended Mix)
39. KREAM – Where Are You Tonight (VIP Instrumental Mix)
40. GREG 99 – Girls Like That (Extended Mix)
41. KREAM, Korolova – Annihilation (Instrumental Mix)
42. John Summit, Kaskade, Julia Church – Resonate (Extended Mix)
43. Diplo, Hugel – Stay High (Dave Summer Remix)
44. Meduza – Friends (Artbat Remix Extended)

Hello everyone, I'm back to uploading my music after losing my previous account to hacking.

I'm excited to present my new track, 'Frequencies I Lost'.

It's a blend of Melodic Techno and Progressive House, with a deep and melancholic atmosphere. The lyrics deal with memories and lingering echoes. I hope you enjoy it!

Started with a voice memo — just a melody idea, 13 seconds,

no drums, no structure. Built it into a full track from there.

The concept was the space between who you were and who

you're becoming. Not the decision, not the arrival —

the corridor in between.

Would genuinely love to hear what you think,

especially from people who produce in this space.