EDM Music
Vassmo Reimagines Crosshair’s ‘Salvation’ With Techno Remix
Vassmo takes Crosshair’s ‘Salvation’ and flips it on it’s head with a melodic techno remix released via Lohit Deep
Lohit Deep delivers a new collaboration between two of its most consistent names. Crosshair’s Salvation gets a carefully crafted extended remix from Moldovan producer Vassmo, who gives the original a new shape without losing its weight. The remix avoids formula and instead relies on structure, space, and subtle movement to bring the track to life in a new way.
Slow builds and detailed pacing
The remix begins with a clean, unbroken kick pattern supported by crisp hi-hats and a warm, low-frequency presence. Rather than jumping straight into melodies or atmospheric effects, Vassmo holds back. The beat is left alone long enough to build tension, which gives the eventual changes more impact.
Over the next few phrases, melodic textures begin to surface. Synth lines stretch across the stereo field but remain understated. The sound design never overwhelms. It evolves through subtle modulation rather than dramatic changes. This section shows restraint, offering space for the track to grow naturally.
“Techno salvation” as a recurring phrase
The first instance of the phrase “techno salvation” appears early, spoken clearly without distortion or layering. It doesn’t try to lead the track. It simply arrives and fades, returning later as a kind of marker rather than a chorus. Its placement is consistent but not repetitive, helping to frame the progression of each section.
Vassmo’s decision to keep the vocal dry and central adds to the remix’s clarity. The phrase does not demand attention. It supports the arrangement and gives the track an identity without relying on melody or lyrics to carry the weight.
Transitions that avoid shortcuts
One of the strengths of this remix is the way it moves from section to section without using typical breakdown-drop formulas. Around the midpoint, the beat softens and the melodic elements take the foreground. There is no dramatic stop. Instead, the rhythm eases back while the textures stretch out.
This part gives space for the vocal to return, now sitting more openly in the mix. It’s not a peak. It’s a pause. The energy never disappears completely, but it resets just enough to make the second half of the track feel distinct.
As the percussion re-enters, the groove slowly builds again. New rhythmic accents are added carefully. The track doesn’t rely on sudden jumps to change the mood. Each change is timed, and each return feels earned.
A focused and restrained remix
What stands out about this remix is the way it stays grounded. There is no need for extended effects or excessive layering. The sound remains consistent across the full length, and the structure allows for variation without losing momentum.
Vassmo uses repetition the right way. The main motifs appear often enough to create familiarity, but the arrangement prevents them from becoming static. Each time the vocal returns, it lands slightly differently because of what’s happening around it.
The final section of the track doesn’t chase a dramatic conclusion. Instead, it lets the groove continue, slowly tapering off as elements begin to drop away. This decision helps the track feel complete without forcing an ending.
Release information
Salvation (Vassmo Extended Remix) is available now on Lohit Deep. For listeners who value structure, clean production, and melodic techno without unnecessary tricks, this remix offers a clear and focused listening experience. It stands as a strong example of how less can still be more when handled with intention.
New EDM Friday Mar 6 has come and its packed with new electronic music by Dom Dolla, David Guetta, Hardwell, and more.
As we head into the peak of the spring festival season, the industry’s heavyweights are building their momentum. Hhere is your essential guide to this week’s New EDM Friday.
Puretone – Addicted To Bass (Dom Dolla Relapse)
The Australian king of house, Dom Dolla, puts his Midas touch on a certified classic with his Relapse of Puretone’s ‘Addicted To Bass’. Dom delivers a thick, rolling bassline and sharp modern percussion that breathes new life into the iconic vocal. It’s a nostalgic yet forward-thinking club weapon that has been a staple in his massive festival sets over the last few months, and it finally arrives today to dominate the charts.
Hardwell, Vini Vici & Mr.Black ft. Liquid Soul – Crazy People 2026
Hardwell, Vini Vici, Mr.Black, and Liquid Soul join forces for a 2026 update of the psy-trance-influenced anthem ‘Crazy People’. This version is engineered for maximum mainstage impact, featuring thunderous triplets, distorted kicks, and a relentless energy that bridges the gap between big-room techno and pure psy-trance euphoria.
Max White x Mindgazm – Midnight Voyage
Max White teams up with Mindgazm for a hypnotic indie dance collaboration, ‘Midnight Voyage’. Built for late-night momentum, the track is driven by a rolling groove and melodic textures that evolve with intention. It successfully blends emotional depth with an irresistible steady pulse, creating a moody, atmospheric record that locks the room in from the very first drop.
AFTER MIDNIGHT (Matroda & San Pacho) – Rich & Handsome
Acclaimed house innovators Matroda and San Pacho officially unveil their new collaborative project, AFTER MIDNIGHT, with the debut single ‘Rich & Handsome’. Designed specifically for the after-hours environment, the track merges Matroda’s technical precision with San Pacho’s raw energy. Led by CREG’s magnetic vocals, the record is confident, hypnotic, and built for movement. With a debut live performance set for Do LaB at Coachella, ‘Rich & Handsome’ establishes the tone for a project built around scarcity and cultural weight.
Nostalgix ft. Kiesza – Dancing Through It All
Trailblazer Nostalgix drops the final pre-album single from her debut LP, ‘Inferno’ (arriving March 27). Joining forces with the iconic Kiesza, ‘Dancing Through It All’ is an electrifying bass-house anthem built for celebration. While previous singles like ‘Fall Apart’ explored vulnerability, this collaboration is a heavy, dancefloor-ready reminder of Nostalgix’s high-energy roots. It’s the perfect hype-builder as she prepares for Ultra Music Festival and her upcoming headlining tour.
DJ Mii – BREAK YOUR NECK
Japanese powerhouse DJ Mii makes a massive statement today with ‘BREAK YOUR NECK’ on Monstercat. Known for blending hardstyle and live guitar, this release marks a deliberate pivot: her first track that is 100% dubstep from start to finish. Stripping back the hybrid structures, DJ Mii returns to the “core” tension and physical impact of the genre. Following support from legends like Hardwell, this high-energy experience is set to introduce her signature precision to a global audience.
R3HAB & RHODES – Right Here…
R3HAB leans into his melodic sensibilities alongside the soulful vocals of RHODES for the moving single ‘Right Here…’. It’s a beautifully produced mid-tempo record that balances R3HAB’s polished electronic layers with an organic, heartfelt core. It serves as a perfect atmospheric contrast to the week’s heavier club offerings.
Honorable mentions:
Alle Farben feat. René Miller – Body Talk
ANOTR & 54 Ultra – Talk To You
Bob Sinclar x Kiesza – I Can’t Wait
Boris Brejcha – Engine
CYRIL – That’s Her (ft. Wiz Khalifa)
deadmau5 & Wolfgang Gartner – Animal Rights (Westend Remix)
Dirty South, The Journey, Alverie – Set Me Free
DJ Kuba & Neitan – Feel The Beat
East End Dubs x Jazzy – On a Wave
Felix Jaehn & Cascada – boy you make me
fred again.. – USB002 (Remixes)
HAVEN., Kaitlin Aragon – I Run (Ely Oaks Remix)
Hugel, Jenn Morel, Ochok, KAYA (US) – Party Started
James Hype – Be Mine
Jennifer Lopez & David Guetta – Save Me Tonight
John Newman – Love Me Again (Again) (Wh0 Remix)
Klaas – Close to You 2026
longstoryshort – Rockin’ The Drums
MARNIK x SØRIA – The Lonely Shepherd
Marshmello, Juice WRLD – We Don’t Get Along
Micah, Perfect Pitch, Rocco, Toni Arcelinni – Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)
Mike Williams, Bruno Martini & Stephen Puth – Multiply
Nora En Pure – Tibet
PARISI & Fred again.. ft. Eyelar – This is Real (Disappear)
Patrick Topping – Pop That / Boom Shakalaka
POLTERGST – Nobody (EP)
Said the Sky, Raffie – Embrace the Darkness
San Holo & Juelz – FOREVER, forever
Sandro Silva – Truly Madly Deeply
Santi Gold – Disparate Youth (Surf Mesa Edit)
Seven Lions, Andrew Bayer, Oaks – Hurricane
Showtek x Suraya x Enveak x SHOWTEKNO – Hypnotise
Solomun, Coco Nancy – Kinesphere
Ummet Ozcan – Iunu
Valentino Khan & No/Me – What Can I Say
Victor Ruiz, Moreira (BR) – Every Day
Listen to all of these tracks and more here.
JOHANNSON has officially released his high-energy new single ‘De Mi Corazon’ via Club Bad Records.
Producer and DJ JOHANNSON releases ‘De Mi Corazon’ via Club Bad Records. Stepping out with a grooving production, he underlines his creative direction moving forward, all the while reinforcing the expertise he has garnered throughout his 25-year journey. With its high energy and layered sound, the track lands within JOHANNSON’s catalogue as a functional, dancefloor-ready production.
Based in Switzerland, JOHANNSON is a project founded by Nenad Jovanovi. Having spent decades as a DJ and Producer, this new venture sees him lean on his experiences to date, while maintaining a strong commitment towards exploration and musical originality. With roots in Afro, Latin, Balearic and Tech House, the signature sound that defines JOHANNSON and his work appears as a confluence of inspirations; continuing to build on a foundation of musicality and self-guided expression, he offers music that balances diversity with emotion – energy with melodic flair.
Grounded by a solid groove, ‘De Mi Corazon’ unfolds into a soundscape of layered, textured details; from the jazzy piano motifs to the rhythmic percussion to the female vocal phrases, each element elevates the mix and brings a strong sense of movement to the track. The bouncy bassline, combined with the driving beat, delivers a supportive low-end foundation for the synth lines to layer against, weaving in risers and punchy horn stabs yet leaving space for the Latin-inflected grooves to dominate.
With warm undertones and an infectious sound, ‘De Mi Corazon’ comes as a declaration of JOHANNSON’s signature sound. Showcasing his stylistic intent, the track marks the next step forward for this Producer and DJ: reinforcing his momentum and refining his evolving sound.
As his musical identity sharpens, JOHANNSON remains committed to expanding his reach, so be sure to keep him on your radar and follow him across social media to stay up-to-date with his latest developments.
‘De Mi Corazon’ is out now via Club Bad Records and available to stream and download across platforms.
Stream and Download ‘De Mi Corazon’ below.
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KATERINA X has officially released her new single ‘Crave Me’ via the More Than A Feeling label, blending hypnotic electronic textures with organic, human warmth.
KATERINA X continues to expand her global presence with the release of ‘Crave Me’ on London-based record label, More Than A Feeling. The track highlights her signature ability to blend electronic textures with emotive songwriting, creating music that is both hypnotic and deeply human.
Built around a restrained, groove-led structure, ‘Crave Me’ shifts focus from vocals to the subtle pull of rhythm and melody. Layered choir elements bring an ethereal, almost sacred energy, while melodic textures performed on keys provide organic warmth and emotional resonance. The result is a track that draws listeners into a captivating and immersive journey.
KATERINA X comments:
“With ‘Crave Me’, I leaned into space and restraint. It’s intentionally less vocal-led and more about the hypnotic pull of the groove. I sang the layered choir elements to bring an ethereal, almost sacred energy, while the ethnic melodic textures I performed via keys add an organic human warmth that became the emotional core of the record.”
KATERINA X is a multi-platinum songwriter, DJ, vocalist, and producer based in London. Her songwriting has contributed to over four million records sold and seventy-three million streams for artists including Kelly Rowland, Madcon, Girls’ Generation, and Offaiah. As a vocalist, her releases on labels including Defected, Armada, Mixmash, and Good Company Records have amassed more than ten million streams under various aliases.
Her sound carries a rare sense of depth and magic, weaving electronic textures into transformative journeys that feel both intimate and otherworldly. Whether behind the microphone or the decks, KATERINA X brings a captivating presence that draws listeners into her universe. Her high-energy performances have taken her to iconic venues and events, including Cova Santa Ibiza, Pacha Ftelia Mykonos, Lío Mykonos and Mallorca, Bô Zin Marrakech, Daze Bodrum, Vega Dubai, Sirene Dubai, NYX Monaco, London, and Playa Padre Marbella. In London, she has appeared at Loulou’s, House of Koko, The Arts Club, The Mandrake Hotel, and twice at The BRIT Awards.
KATERINA X has shared the stage with celebrated electronic music figures such as WhoMadeWho, Adriatique, Âme, Guy Gerber, and Pablo Fierro. Her previous single, ‘Take Me Away’, a fusion of afro and melodic house, continues to gain traction, approaching 170,000 streams, following her acclaimed EP ‘Only You’, which has exceeded 200,000 streams, earned a place on Capital Chill’s playlist, and was named one of the station’s favourite tracks.
In contrast, her collaboration ‘Bring the Power’ with Yulia Niko and Wally Lopez on Get Physical showcased a more playful side, delivering upbeat, peak-time energy and receiving support from Chris Lake, Don Diablo, Paul van Dyk, Sasha, Roger Sanchez, Jamie Jones, and Claptone, while surpassing 100,000 streams.
KATERINA X’s ‘Crave Me’ is available to stream and purchase from March 6th, via More Than A Feeling, pre save here.
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