Over the past decade, Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman have become staples of the progressive and melodic house scene. The duo, comprised of Dimitrios Vangelis and Andreas Wiman, earned worldwide recognition with ‘Payback,’ their celebrated collaboration with Steve Angello.

Meanwhile, Kevin de Vries has become a leading name in melodic techno through his work with Afterlife. The Berlin producer is known for ‘Dance With Me’ and ‘Metro.’ Those tracks blend cinematic breakdowns with hypnotic grooves. He has also played major stages at Sphere Las Vegas, Coachella, and Tomorrowland.

Luxtides, the solo project of American singer-songwriter Danni Bouchard, anchors the track with an emotive vocal performance. She has become a sought-after vocalist in dance music. Collaborations with AFROJACK and David Guetta showcase the versatility she brings to ‘Before You Go’.

On ‘Before You Go,’ warm melodic layers and driving rhythms frame Luxtides’ soaring vocal, creating a seamless meeting point between progressive house and melodic techno.

The release arrives just ahead of the artists’ appearances at Tomorrowland, where Kevin de Vries is set to play the Mainstage and Crystal Garden, while Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman will bring their signature sound to Celestia. You can see the Tomorrowland schedule and lineup here.

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Welcome to the first weekend of August. In hopes of having a very well-rested one, here we bring you new music, in this case, an entire album. Albuquerque-based producer Alec Berve, also known as Man Cub, has just put out his album Before It Gets Better, a collection of soul-touching, highly melodic tunes.

This release comes after a string of recent Man Cub singles including ‘Phantoms’ and ‘Still A Light’. Before It Gets Better is the perfect dose of sweet nostalgia paired with strong Dubstep beats and four-on-the-floor segments, and will ease the mind of any electronic fan looking for peace, or hope. The album truly provides relief with all its purposeful elements well thought through.

I want to take the depth of purpose and feeling that music has given me, and create something new that
stirs those same feelings in others.

-Man Cub

Before It Gets Better

Filled to the brim with amazing collaborations and features, Luxtides, April Bender, Luma, Allie Crystal, Stirling, and Connor Byrne all make an appearance on the album. Across eight tracks, the emotionally charged electronic-pop piece will make you feel thoughtful and appreciate the complete journey.

From the very beginning of the opening track, ‘Beauty‘, you know it’s going to be a different story, one filled with positive emotions. Some explosive euphoric songs will lift you all the way out of your chair, while others are much more intimate and might make you close your eyes to enjoy them to the fullest. There’s something in the album for you, though. That’s granted.

Writer’s Pick

I felt an immediate connection with the third track, ‘Save Me From Myself‘. Luma’s sweet voice rode me kindly through the first sections of the song, before increasing in tension for the chorus. And, oh Lord, the change into the drop sent me flying. I’m a sucker for all things melodic so that drop truly lifted my spirit. It’s so beautiful I had to stop everything I was doing to appreciate the melody in detail. Beautiful. I also ended up liking ‘Still A Light‘ quite a lot, since it reminds me of the Trance style of Gareth Emery, chords and everything, like ‘Long Way Home’. And melodic Gaz popping up in my head is always a “yes”.

Check the full tracklist down below.

Man Cub – Before It Gets Better Tracklist

1. Beauty
2. Compass with April Bender
3. Save Me From Myself with Luma
4. Still A Light with Luxtides
5. Phantoms with Allie Crystal
6. Message
7. The Loneliest with Stirling
8. A Little Louder with Conor Byrne

Final Words

Before It Gets Better is a true ode to finding beauty in the most unbelievable places. It makes you feel renovated after you listen to it, and draws a smile on your face a couple times. That’s a good indicator of music properly produced right there. Lovely.

Give Man Cub’s Before It Gets Better a listen by hitting the Spotify button below. And have a great weekend!

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After releasing a string of successful singles following 2020’s Album titled Impressions, Man Cub returns with his first single on Seeking Blue Records. Albuquerque-based producer Alec Berve aka Man Cub teams up with Brooklyn-based artist and songwriter Luxtides on ‘Still A Light’. This is the first single off Man Cub’s sophomore album, released via Seeking Blue. Written virtually by the pair alongside artist and songwriter Luma, the song is deeply personal. It tackles themes of grief, uncertainty, and hope just one month after Luxtides’ younger sister was diagnosed with cancer.

The emotional production pairs carefully chosen chords with warm pads and percussion, blending seamlessly with Luxtides’ ethereal vocals, creating a vibey but powerful soundscape that leaves you deep in your feels.

“If my music makes people feel good, or let them escape somehow, and helps them get kinda lost in the music, then I think that’s a win.”

– Man Cub

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