Joonas Hahmo- Sahailua

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It has been quite a while since we reviewed a progressive house release, while at the same time, it has been ages since Hahmo Recordings last shelved out a release. "Sahailua" by Joonas Hahmo-- latest from Finnish  label, Hahmo Recordings-- freshens up our palate for some good old kickin' Finnish progressive house! Not just that, get ready for a rock-solid remix by Timo Juuti & Hector87!


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Joonas Hahmo adapts, but never sells out. Throughout the years, musical trends have changed most especially in the progressive house scene, but Joonas Hahmo has lived through them all by bringing all those trends together and turning them into his imprint sound. Same goes for "Sahailua", the track that can rub elbows with current chart-toppers like Avicii, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, while at the same time keeping that trademark euphoric Hahmo sound-- stabbing pianos, soaring synths, and a crisp atmosphere!


Fellow Finnish producers, Timo Juuti and Hector 87 vow to take over the world with their combined efforts. Their remix on "Sahailua" is a grinding disco-influenced banger that will show no mercy when it comes to aggressive riffs and smashing bass!


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It's just so good to hear these guys again, and "Sahailua" was just the perfect progressive house fix to get us back on track. For the recommendation, it's pretty much a no-brainer: get both tunes!

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Hahmo Recordings Summer EP

Summer may have been long over most especially for the people here in Asia but it definitely is not a reason to shove off all the summery vibes! Now that Hahmo Recordings just unveiled its sun-drenched highly-melodic Summer EP, it will always be summer wherever you are in the world. . . well, at least for thirteen minutes longer. . .


Joonas Hahmo, the DJ, producer and label owner whom we enjoy calling, "Finland's Finest", is back once again with the red-hot piano-led progressive house anthem, "Banana Split"! Because of its very melodic approach using Hahmo's trademark piano sample, "Banana Split" has been acclaimed as the proper long-awaited follow-up to "Cocktail Bar", the track that literally made the world dance from Finland to China. Still not convinced? Listen for yourself!


What would the two Finnish guys, Jaakko Viitanen and Jari Saari be doing on a summer? Make more music of course! Yes, Viitanen and Saari, the two guys behind the progressive house project Malfankson also appears on this EP with a track called "Fret Noise". Like "Banana Split", "Fret Noise" too is another stunning piano-led track patched-up with a few bits of euphoric climaxes.


Sadly, these are the only two tracks that make up the Hahmo Recordings Summer EP, but on the brighter side, these two tracks are definitely two of the most solid tunes Hahmo Recordings have released this season or any progressive house label had for that matter! Enjoy summer with the right tunes and the right vibes-- "Hahmo Recordings Summer EP" is out now!


Oh, and if it's not summertime on your side of the planet, just pretend it is!

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Joonas Hahmo- Western

The so-called Van Halen of progressive house music Joonas Hahmo serves us with something different as the fifth installment on Hahmo Recordings! Inspired by Hahmo's odd dream at a western saloon, "Western" comes to life with catchy western-inspired riffs and head-nodding grooves straight from Finland. Of course, the super-leads and the mystical Hahmo imprint are not going anywhere.

Shooting higher with his trademark "super house" sound", Anton Sonin, aka. Lovetone takes remixing duties for "Western"! The Lovetone remix delivers sharp riffs that set afloat during its highly-sustained breakdown. Clubs, super clubs, massive halls, mosh pits, and the like-- get ready for this!

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Malfankson- Intro & Ending

For the fourth release on Hahmo Recordings, label owner, Joonas Hahmo puts the limelight on Malfankson-- the Tampere-based progressive house duo consisting of Jaakko Viitanen and Jari Saari. For starters, the two Finnish producers were first spotted with their remix on the epitome of Finnish piano-led anthems-- Joonas Hahmo's very own "Cocktail Bar".

Something Good-- yes, the very familiar and ever-fascinating Otto and Karolus-- also celebrate their debut on Hahmo Recordings with their mind-blowing piano-led remix on "Intro & Ending".

Intro & Ending (Original Mix)
With a dash of that glorious Hahmo-only sound imprint, "Intro & Ending" takes 2011 by the horns! Not just that, its piercing make-up and its soaring melodies definitely allow this masterpiece to take its rightful spot as a peak-time bomb!

Intro & Ending (Something Good Remix)
It is no secret that the Helsinki-based duo is one of our favorites here on Soundscapes. They just keep on keeping on! This time around, they are back with a climactic piano-led interpretation on "Intro & Ending". Prepare yourselves for seven-minutes of ecstatic goodness!

Releases on Hahmo Recordings are always certified peak-time material. Ending the year with a bang, Malfankson's "Intro & Ending", together with the Something Good remix, is out now on leading music portals! Do not miss out on this spectacular release, grab your copy now!

Check out the Soundscapes-exclusive interview with SOMETHING GOOD!

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Joonas Hahmo- Mojito

We have closely been following the successes of Joonas Hahmo in his releases since the birth of Hahmo Recordings. Looking back, Joonas first released, "Brainflush / Now or Never"-- an echoing transmission of his new era. Shortly after, he quickly followed-up with "Pizzi / Section 1", a release in which top-notched Russian producers, Vladimir "PROFF" Ershov and Vadim Soloveiv contributed a magnificent remix.

Celebrating the third installment on the label, Finland's finest kicks off with "Mojito", collection of piercing leads, stomping beats, and soaring climaxes-- all of course done Hahmo-style!

Mojito (Original Mix)

This green devil brings back the piano-lifted climaxes Joonas had perfected since "Together" and "Cocktail Bar". Also, we get to hear storming superleads that Hahmo brought to life since his debut on the label. Having said these, Mojito is definitely the rendezvous of his Anjunadeep classics and his chart-topping singles from Hahmo Recordings!

Mojito (More Sugar Mix)

The More Sugar mix is for the fans who crave for a more smashing counterpart of Mojito. Enough has been said.

The return of Joonas Hahmo's piano-led anthems is at hand, and they always leave us wanting for more! Mojito is out now, support this track as it climbs higher in the Beatport progressive chart!

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Joonas Hahmo - Pizzi / Section 1

Joonas Hahmo takes things to a higher level as he lists Vladimir "PROFF" Ershov and Vadim Soloviev on the Hahmo Recordings roster. PROFF and Vadim are simply two of the biggest names in the progressive scene. They are not only well-renowned artists in Russia but also from all corners of the globe!

Accompanying Hahmo's sophomore release, "Pizzi / Section 1" , the two heavyweights collaborate to produce a remix on the first track of the EP. Watch Joonas Hahmo, PROFF, and Vadim Soloviev spice up music matters on Hahmo Recordings with their unfalteringly-stunning productions!

Pizzi (Original Mix)

Its main melody makes it one of the most definitive tracks Joonas Hahmo has ever created! Take in a couple of pounding basslines, a very infectious melody, and of course, Hahmo's touch of gold, the result-- a four-by-four glistening jewel, Pizzi! Like his past productions, this is certified climax material!

Pizzi (PROFF & Vadim Soloviev Remix)

This track falls onto the hands of PROFF and Vadim for remix duties. Quite surprising as always, these guys rocked it once again. Taking on a smoother path, this remix caters a wide variety of sound from PROFF and Vadim. We get to hear PROFF's solid basslines and starlit keys combined with Vadim Soloviev's trademark synths and progressive trance feel. Definitely a great alternative to the original!

Section 1 (Original Mix)

Expect something different from the third track, Section 1! The track starts-off with ice-crisp atmosphere pads chilling in and out, while a sudden entrance of pounding kicks takes place. Joonas tops off the goodness with a levitating climax, Hahmo-style! With those having said, Section 1 flawlessly gives the release a proper close!

There is no turning back now for Joonas Hahmo! Online record stores listing his first release as a must-hear progressive track, as well as Markus Schulz and Above & Beyond supporting it! His follow-up release, "Pizzi / Section 1" simply proves that Hahmo would not stop breaking boundaries.

Hahmo Recordings • PROFF • Vadim Soloviev

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Joonas Hahmo- Brainflush/ Now or Never

I thought we have lost another champion in the progressive house scene when Joonas Hahmo went on a hiatus after the release of his remix on "Captured" back in July 2009. Little did I know, he was busy setting up his very own record label, Hahmo Recordings-- the start of a decade-long Renaissance for this young Finnish producer.

Joonas Hahmo, like what I have said, is a producer based in Finland, and he has been making music for the people since 2004. He started off with a project named Alt + F4 with fellow countryman Matt Kotala. In this outfit, the duo were able to produce quite a decent number of trance-edged melodies on various labels like Anjunabeats and Sential Recordings.

Among the labels Hahmo had previously signed to as a solo artist, Anjunadeep is the label we can call his home for it was in this family where he was able to release top-notched gems like "Cocktail Bar", "Sound of Sunday", "Together", "Tampere by Night", and several more. (I really mean it when I say "top-notched".)

Just a couple of days ago, Joonas Hahmo finally releases "Brainflush" and "Now or Never", two tracks that signal the christening of his new shiny label.

Brainflush

This sizzling new track is a gift from the heavens! Having a trance-edge appeal gives its listeners an ecstatic feel, while the soaring "Hahmo-only" melodies paint the track gold. Together with the never-faltering basslines J.H. brings, he also snuck in familiar sounds in the breakdown. Brainflush definitely brings the finest out of Hahmo.

Now or Never

Lowering the energy levels a bit, Joonas brings the EP to a close with his chunky piece, Now or Never. Electrifying melodies play as the stomping kicks enter, after that the buzzing basslines join in the fun. Composition-wise, Now or Never is steady and rock-solid. I personally find this as a perfect set-starter for live gigs, it really brings the energy where it's supposed to be.

A new and exciting Hahmo era has begun! With his popping tracks on the pipe, and with the rise of his record label, there simply is no turning back for J.H. Clean the dust off your monitors, and prepare your eardrums for the return of Finland's finest.

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