Bloc Rockin’ Beats – Top 50 Club Songs of 2012

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Bloc Rockin’ Beats – Best 100 Singles of 2012 (#100 – #51)

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Nicky Romero & Calvin Harris – Iron

After collaborating with a spectrum of diverse vocalists of many colors and genres, including Kelis, Ne-Yo, Example, and Florence + the Machine, Calvin Harris is back to commanding the mic, relinquishing production prerogative to Dutch companion Nicky Romero. The result? A two-faced progressive house monstrosity—half savage, half subdued—worthy of it’s metallic, magnetic title.

Following suit of element-inspired song titling (i.e. David Guetta feat. Sia’s “Titanium”), Nicky Romero solidifies his superiority over the broadened progressive house playing field that now contains countless dabblers of progressive electro fusion with “Iron“. Given how much energy the man can pressurize into 6 minute time frames, it’s no surprise the Dutch artist would assign the name of the most globally produced metal to one of his tracks. As an instrumental, “Iron” is a highly reactive track. Add Calvin Harris’ perfectly able vocals as a catalyst to the reaction and the product is an entirely new compound that fits proper Protocol on Nicky Romero’s rising label imprint.

Latch on to this track exclusively available at Beatport.

Madeon – Finale

It’s always a brighter day when Hugo Pierre Leclercq, who goes by the moniker Madeon, releases a new track that pushes the boundaries separating dance genres even further than his previous releases. And today, the day feels brighter than ever before.

Holding firm to his signature nu disco sound, Madeon breathes a gust of fresh air into the developing sound of drumstep in his theatrically grand “Finale“. Advised by American vocalist Nicholas Petricca to “brace yourself” for what is immediately to become a tremendous drop, “Finale” is a jet speed flight through color and electricity at the velocity of drum & bass with the half-time structure of dubstep that dismisses the grit of either genre. Instead of filth, the song is bathed in luscious retro leads, sumptuously refined vocals, and a hard-hitting drum loop that gives the recently parted Pendulum a run for what used to be their money.

The search for the ideal song to close any set or mix, with at least a dash of drum and/or bass, of course, has come to and end thanks to French prodigy Madeon. Grab his approved Bloc Rockin’ Beat currently available at Beatport and iTunes.

Zedd feat. Matthew Koma – Spectrum

Germany’s finest electro house producer is back with another “S” titled track that will surely monopolize record sales on Beatport following its Monday release.

Featuring the consummate vocals of Matthew Koma, an American pop singer signed to Cherrytree Records, “Spectrum” is one of Zedd‘s strongest releases to date. Still employing his signature heavy electro scales and chainsaw menacing breakdowns, the German producer holds off on some of the earth-shaking bass to test lighter sounds, adding another pop-friendly title to his discography following his collaboration with Eva Simons on “I Don’t Like You“. Like the latter, “Spectrum” is in the good hands of Universal Music Group owned Interscope Records to become a crossover hit to the mainstream with a little nudge from the right sources.

Purchase this certified Bloc Rockin’ Beat before everyone else claims it their song of the summer now over at Beatport and iTunes.

NERVO – You’re Gonna Love Again

Originally speculated to be the guest half of the long-awaited assumed Avicii collaboration, NERVO flies solo–or, in their case, duo–on “You’re Gonna Love Again“; a progressive house anthem both massive and melodic enough to satisfy even the most widely renown Swedish EDM producer. The song has a positive message for all those recovering from a tough breakup. Trust a team of songwriters who have written for the likes of David Guetta, Kylie Minogue and Ke$ha to put meaningful lyrics into feel-good music.

The Australian-born twin models-turned-DJ’s continue to embody the characteristics of an EDM triple threat: talent, consistency, and stage presence. Not to forget, they’re both smokin’ hot!

Last year saw dance airplay spin “We’re All No One” as if it were a mainstream competitor, so the twins must be anticipating a possible breakthrough with their certified Bloc Rockin’ Beat.

The summer smash is available now at Beatport and iTunes.

Porter Robinson – Language

Ah, the sound of trance. How its gentle waves of four-on-the-floor emotion hit me every time with its heavenly chord progressions and–wait, this isn’t trance? Then, is this progressive house? Well, if it isn’t either, it must be electro house, right?

Whatever genre Porter Robinson‘s latest single falls under, “Language” is an undeniable work of beauty that very well could be the best song he’s ever written. The song is a triple threat to the EDM scene with a “make the ravers cry” format. It has one of the most moving piano riffs combined with incredibly climactic drops, a combination rarely heard of out of anything electronic released within the past couple years. To top it all off, the clever bass artist attaches a human connection to his arsenal of dominance as his secret third weapon with Heather Bright‘s delicately angelic vocals. Her voice is the perfect addition to an already perfect song.

For all the reasons above and unstated, BRB certifies “Language” as a Bloc Rockin’ Beat.

Make sure to give arguably the biggest track of the year a listen if you haven’t already and purchase the track now at Beatport.