Reviews and Support for "Glow Ballz"

Since its release on February 11, 2014, Matt Lange & Francis Preve's "Glow Ballz" has received strong support from top DJs and blogs. Here's a sampling of the buzz...

LessThan3:
"The original mix of Glow Ballz sits in the deep techno arena, with hypnotic drum patterns separated by an ambient breakdown that adds a layer of mystery to the track. Jan van Lier ups the energy a bit in his take, adding prominent hi hats, chord stabs, a heavier breakdown, and a drop that is sure to incite cheers and shrill whistling in the club. Academik has a reputation for releasing clean, crisp productions, and Glow Ballz is no different."

The Bangin' Beats:
"Check out this absolutely cataclysmic track that will blow you away."

Notable Dance:
“Glow Ballz” shines as one of the more memorable tracks in the genre."

EDMTunes:
"The preview drops us into a heavy set of drums and dark bass, with a peculiar tribal feel. It quickly morphs into something very serene, calming, yet weirdly eerie, almost like something out of an X-Files episode. This isn’t to say it’s bad, in fact it’s incredibly well done, as we have come to expect from the grossly talented Matt Lange. The build up back to the bumpin’ drums isn’t accompanied by a drop, thankfully (it just wouldn’t feel right). We could argue about its genre for days, but we rather like one of the commenter’s descriptions “Tribal Tech” so let’s go with that."

MC Flipside: Jan van Lier remix is rocking. 4/5 stars.

Blake Jarrell: Thanks! 5/5 stars.

Guy J: Liking Jan's remix. Thnx good luck. 3/5 stars.

Spesh: Good stuff. Both mixes, and love Jan van Lier. 4/5 stars.

Arcader: 2 solid tracks. Favoring the Jan van Lier remix at the moment, but love both. 5/5 stars.

Roe Pressley:  Great. Love 'em both! Love the mysterious deep-techy feel of the original, and the dancefloor-bangin' JvL contribution. 4/5 stars.

Alfonso Padilla: Very nice. 5/5 stars.

Jason Jenkins (Hypersonic): Will be supporting this release in full! Great vibe! 5/5 stars.

Jaytech: May try original, cheers :) 3/5 stars.

DJ Ron: Great track. 4/5 stars.

Check out "Glow Ballz" on Beatport.

Glow Ballz - FREE Remix Pack

The first 100 people who send us a screenshot of their Beatport receipt for purchasing "Glow Ballz" - either mix - will receive a download link for ALL of the stems from the original mix. Remix away!!!

Send your proof-of-purchase to: academikrecords at gmail dawt com

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Click here to preview and purchase "Glow Ballz" on Beatport.

Offer ends February 17, 2014

"Glow Ballz" - Now available on Beatport!

Our first release of 2014 - "Glow Ballz" (with remix by Jan van Lier) is now available on Beatport!

Click here to preview and purchase.

"Glow Ballz" Arrives on Beatport: February 11, 2014

Here's our sneak preview on YouTube.

Academik Podcast 002 /// Free Download

The March 2013 Academik Podcast (mixed by Arcader) is now online.

It's a free download from SoundCloud, so go for it!

Academik SXSW 2013 Event

Since 2011, Academik Records' SXSW event has been one of the most talked about parties during the festival. By fusing world-class electronic artists with massive technology giveaways - on a rooftop in the heart of downtown Austin - the Academik event is always packed to capacity as soon as it begins.

Starting at 9pm on Saturday, March 16 at Austin's hottest rooftop venue - Lanai Austin at the corner of 5th and Congress (get directions) - 2013's free event is the perfect way for SXSW EDM fans to end the conference with a bang. With no wristbands, no cover, a huge line-up of emerging names in techno, tech house and progressive - and chances to win a recording studio's worth of gear and software - this year's party is poised to blow away our previous records.

The Academik 2013 Event includes DJ sets from:

• 
Francis Preve (Toolroom, Definitive, Armada) 
• 
Zenbi (Hotfingers, Zenbi)
• Jan van Lier (Definitive, Zenbi, BluFin)
• The Chaotic Good (Dim Mak, Academik)
• Arcader (Academik, Zenbi)
• Without Wax (Academik)

This year's event sponsors include some of the top names in music tech:

Win Big. Really Big.

Since Academik's focus also includes music production technology, our Grand Prize giveaway is a full DJ/studio rig including Ableton Live 9, iZotope Ozone 5 mastering software, and Livid Instruments' new Alias 8 controller.

Our second prize package is equally deep and includes Ableton Live 9 Intro, iZotope Ozone 5, Korg Monotron Delay, and BleepLabs' new Bleep Drum rad-fi drum machine.

Additional prizes from Ableton, Korg, and BleepLabs will be given away throughout the event - along with a truckload of surprise goodies.

All it takes to enter is to follow us on Twitter, be at the event, and tweet the following during the event:

I'm at the @AcademikRecords party at @LanaiAustin! #SXSW

Throughout the night, we will randomly select a tweet from our feed and announce the winners via Twitter.

So show up on March 16. Tweet wildly. Dance your ass off. Get crazy - and maybe even win your own Ableton Live 9 rig.

Yep, that's exactly how we roll...

RSVP via Facebook

Arcader - Pillowtalk/Bermuda EP

Academik's newest discovery, Arcader, delivers a debut EP of funky techno that is sure to please fans of Definitive and Maquina, whilst remaining wholly original through and through.

"Pillowtalk" is one of those tracks that proves there's still a lot of creativity in today's techno scene. Pivoting on a vocoder hook that's neither cheesy nor common, the track is full of clever arrangement tricks - including an unforgettable turnaround fill that redefines the word "pop".

"Bermuda" is equally infectious. Arcader's clever sense of rhythm, combined with chunky production, sets the tone for this peak time groover. Starting with bouncy drums and a subby bass wobble, "Bermuda" evolves quickly into a catchy romp that's both minimal and memorable.

We're happy to have Arcader in the Academik family this year. His formula for minimal yet funky tech is a breath of fresh air for today's techno and tech house scenes - and the Pillowtalk EP is a testament to that.

Buy Pillowtalk/Bermuda on Beatport!

Here's what top DJs and EDM blogs are saying about this EP:

Song of the Day - Notable Dance

MC Flipside
Rating: 4/5
Comments: pillowtalk is incredible... what a tune

Markus Shulz

Rating: 5/5

Comments: Thank you.

Jan van Lier

Rating: 4/5

Comments: I'm down with Bermuda! :)

Blake Jarrell

Rating: 5/5

Comments: Support!

Noel Sanger

Rating: 4/5

Comments: Loving both tracks.

Randall Jones

Rating: 4/5

Comments: Nice tunes!

Dan Tait

Rating: 4/5

Comments: Great grooves. Supporting Pillowtalk.

Jason Jenkins (Hypersonic Radio)
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Perfect amount of heaviness and funk + techno. 5 star.
 
Roe Pressley
Rating: 4/5
Comments: I love the Pillowtalk track. Very cool in its minimalism yet full and thick.
 
Toddy B (Hypersonic Radio)
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Arcader is the man!! All of these will be going in my rotation!!

Pete Johnson
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Another solid release from the Academik stable, sounds thick and punchy!