Marko Kantola has been one of the leading house hold names of Subtraxx for quite some time – now it’s his time to bloom and get the recognition in the eyes of trance world.

Empty Heart is a trademark Marko Kantola track with chunky housey beats, big bassline and infectious vocal chop samples make one hell of a club track.

Turn A Round gives a twist to what you’d expect from Marko. Lurking around pop, house and trance genres, these long vocals, beautiful strings and throbbing baseline are driving forward like a brand new Hummer.

Both of these tracks have been tested on a dance floor and guaranteed to work around the globe.

Follow You is one of the finest pieces from Dirkie and Neo’s well working collaboration.

This time the vocals come from UK based songstress Ekatherina April, who’s voice fit’s perfectly to boys modern production.

The remixes are coming from Zage and Subtraxx’s work horse Marko Kantola with two different mixes.

While original mix is modern vocal trance track at it’s finest, Zage’s remix adds a techy, nu-trancey vibe to the track. The way the groove and kick-bass combo works left us amaze how this guy has been able to keep the downtime from producing. Here’s a name to follow in the future!

Marko Kantola adds the trademark prog trance vibe with chunky house beats on top. Big trance chords fill the crossover feel.

For those uncomfortable with vocal tracks, we give you a dub version of original version and darker dub interpretation from Marko Kantola.

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.

Arran Lee gained the attention of trance world with his previous Subtraxx release Saw You Coming. The raving reviews paved the path to his first vocal track, presenting the marvelous voice of Michelle Richer.

Find Me takes the aggressiveness down a bit from Saw You Coming, but the almost techy groove is still there. The breakdown introduces Michelle’s voice and a main room chord stab melody. There’s a lift off that is made to make the dancefloor move.

The remix comes from new rising finnish trance producer Glideslope. His interpretation leaves the vocal in the background, focusing on the beautiful melodies Arran provided. Glideslope’s sound described in a word is mature, trance for the new generation, bowing to the heroes of the past.

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.

We have much respect to our past, the great artists and awesome releases during the past years.

Year 2012 will concentrate on the in-house artists and yet more Subtraxx trademark Finnish sound.  On Subtraxx Remixed the remix treatment was given to tracks that we’re originally released without a remix on our labels during 2011.

Russian electroinflueced DJ Salamandra’s Physical got a tranced by South African Dirkie Coetzee and his Finnish production soulmate Neo Kekkonen, the end result is a vocal gem with big room trance chords.

Our US based secret weapon Theta Rhythm took a approach on Finnish Glideslope’s first release Fable. The outcome is a bass heavy progtrancer with almost fragile piano themes.

Neo’s solo production selection was targeted to Wind Walking by Helion Tide. The remix is a driving trancer with modern twist,  bit darker than the uplifting original.

Originally released on Camouflage, Lisko’s Silver Sky caught the attention of fresh production duo Sagen & Jonas who decided to make a remix of the track just for fun. After hearing the track we decided this remix will have to made heard by larger audience. Proper uplifting trance.

Subtraxx Remixed part 3 by Subtraxx Recordings

End of the year compilation, including all the best tracks released in Subtraxx in 2011.
Includes original tracks and remixes from Miika Kuisma, Tom Fall, Ville Lope, Arkia, Syna, Tommy Baynen, Ayleon, nervous_testpilot,  Glideslope and many more

Get the compilation from iTunes or from your favorite digital store.

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.

George le Rouge is italian based producer with banging fresh sound. His first Subtraxx release is a bit more laid-back what you will hear in future. Haunting Dreams is a vocal gem presenting the vocal talent of Elyssa Vulpes.

The Original Mix is relying in laid back grooves and rises the vocal line to be the main element.

One of Subtraxx future backbones is also the one of the strongest flag bearers of South African trance scene. Dirkie Coetzee delivers a trance 2.0 style remix. Wide bassline, groovy beat and a tad techy touch, spot on Subtraxx release.

Neo Kekkonen’s Remix relies on similar elements as his brother in producing arms Dirkie. Neo introduces strong melodic hook, evil beats and basses – almost in rockatronic style.

The package is completed with George’s own progressive mix for those who want to take it a bit easier.