Extrasensory Perception of the Mikrokosmos

What better way to start 2011 with the latest compilation by Mikrokosmos records Extrasensory Perception 3. The third installment of the popular series features 9 previously unreleased tracks and is compiled by Liquid Soul and Martin aka Human Element.

There is no messing about here and Liquid Soul's remix to Ovnimoon, Galactic Mantra is straight to the point with a bubbly atmosphere building. Earsugar & Double Click add another dimension and ease through with their catchy melodies and funky groove. Maco's entrance to the game is not bad either, Phantasy is bouncy and has character building up.

New Phacelift single in 2011

Phacelift are releasing their latest single Escape from Planet Weird on +DreamTeam records exclusively on iTunes and other online download services.

The single is a previously unreleased and remastered track from the Phacelift studio. With this latest release in 2011 the band is staging a come back to be continued with fresh tracks.

This release follows the success of Rhythm Selector, the previous mp3 download release, which quickly became popular.

Best progressive trance DJs in 2010

The dawn of 2011 is bringing yet another exciting year for progressive trance. The Progressive Trance Network is generating a live list of the top voted DJs and here are the top 20 for 2010:
1. Armin Van Buuren
2. DJ Tiesto
3. Above & Beyond
4. Markus Schulz
5. ATB
6. Infected Mushroom
7. Paul Van Dyk
8. Ferry Corsten
9. Astrix
10. Gareth Emery

Magus release new album in 2011

Magus - Remixes

According to the artists from Greece, the album is a collection of older and previously unreleased tracks of the Magus era. Some will be pure psychedelic trance but there is also evidence of progressive psytrance, whilst the group was going through several musical transformations.

More when the release is in the shops.

Phacelift - Fantasy Land

Phacelift have released 'Fantasy Land' exclusively online on iTunes and other music download stores. This track was available to download from the artist's website but now a new re-mastered version is available to download online.

Fantasy Land is a minimal progressive morning track with a steady pace and selective sounds. It retains a strong psychedelic element with some odd voice sampling and some off-beat melodies.

Download with iTunes.

Blue Tunes back with Amarasya Vol 4

Blue Tunes Recordings label founders Montagu & Golkonda present Amarasya Vol 4 in the end of 2009. They are dropping some big names into the mix and this is worth a listen.

Things kick off by Audiomatic & Phaxe in a very atmospheric and melodic 'Digital Technology'. Great production.
Veteran Sven Snug appears with an anthemic tune 'Your Eyes' bringing us back to the loved trance of the 90s. Well done and with a big production.
Symphonix deliver a hypnotic 'Orange' for those sweaty morning spots. Big  track. Next Suntree remix 'Cardiac Arrest' by Ace Ventura with their more upbeat and psychedelic style.

Traffic 2 Echoes Progressive Trance

DJ Zombi has put together this collection of progressive tunes under Traffic 2 on Echoes Records.

Astronivo starts on a nice techy path with 'In My Space' and Lisboa and Petrucci continue with an aesthetic remix of 'Sky9' by Minigame.
Alter Breed deliver a nicely structured 'Monophone'.

Next Khainz remixes 'Just Move It Up'  by Astronivo vs DJ Zombi, to produce one of the best tracks in this trance compilation. Very funky vocal and percussion.

Never too late for progressive Summer Vibes

FreeAnce (Free-Style-Trance) debut compilation has a lot of vibes, summery yes, but that does not mean it cannot warm your heart in those cold winter days that follow. There is a wide range of new progressive artists with a funky cutting edge trance style that many would like. All in brand new Summer Vibes.

An epic house feeling is lurking in the background of the artists influences and the music touches psychedelic edges but does not fully indulge, keeping things most progressive with the exception of powerful guitar driven Mindelight's Morning Light, remixed by Airnan.

Kaempfer & Dietze remixes with Shear Force

A noteworthy remix CD from of the successful tune Shear Force by German producers Kaempfer and Dietze from a variety of artists, all giving the song their own individual sonic flavour.

You can find some great tracks here but in no uncertainty the remix by Leif Hatfield stands out for it's force, depth and complex structure, strangely enough it is also the one closest to the original. Together with Jay Selway, they deliver the two strongest tracks for your collection. Jay Selway's version adds considerable depth with some more night-time sinister melodies that really have an impact.

New launch for progressivetrance.net

Worth checking out one of the most informed sites about progressive trance on the web. They have a new design but also loads of additional record label profiles and you can now vote for your favourite DJ. The results are published online in real time so you can find the top DJs. There are links to their discography and online shops to buy their record and mp3 files.

It seems that new info is being added all the time so worth going back and checking for new stuff. Shame it will not let you vote for more than one DJ per day but hope they will fix that in the near future.

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The ringtone universe

A flashy website will always be appreciated by users worldwide as long as it provides the expected services, information and downloads. But a website needs substance and not only design. That is why the most popular websites are not the flashier, they are the websites that provides the most data and could easily help users.

Worldringtones.com is one of those websites that focuses on content rather than being simply eye candy. This website offers ringtones and wallpapers for your mobile phone. There are also links that will lead you to other websites with ringtones that WorldRingTones may not offer.

There are two features that made Worldringtones.com stand out. First is the fact that it caters to users in different countries. You don’t need to be in US to enjoy the ringtones. There are also ringtones that are specifically made for other countries. The second feature is the “Coming Soon”
feature. This just means that Worldringtones.com is constantly updating their website and users
will be able to anticipate the next edition of ringtones and wallpapers. This simple website could easily become one of the most popular because of its focus on content while catering to as many users as possible.

Progressive Corola

Music has always made good team with cars. You can listen to your favourite music while driving. The longer the ride, the more appreciated the music becomes. The wilder the scenery around you and your car, the louder the music can be, because nobody will be bothered.

If you already have the latest pieces of your music but still looking for a car, then car reviews websites are there to help you. You can read about the latest models and
Understand how a certain model performs. A car is quite a big investment so it is good to gather as many details as possible before making the right decision. Car reviews are like listening to a friend's opinion and following his advice.

A web page specialised in car reviews will send its specialists to drive for you and to list all the pros and cons of a model. In the case of my favourite car which is expected to go on sale early next year, details can be found already in 2009 Toyota Corolla reviews on a specialised web page. They tested the new model and the bottom line is that 2009 Corolla is quieter than the previous siblings, comfortable and reliable. This sounds reassuring already. Equipped with the best audio system, all that's left is hit the road.