VWAB 2026 - j0ahz

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Mar 23
3 min read

Vroeger Was Alles Beter. Things used to be better. That's certainly true. Not everything was better. Where would we be without the internet? Mobile phones? Satellite navigation? We would be lost, and satnavs do make journeys safer: no more huge map on your lap, trying to read it whilst driving. It certainly has its disadvantages, but when it comes to music, there are no disadvantages. It used to be better, that's oh so true. And I often reminisce, to the good old days. And I'm thankfully not the only one!

There's an event fully dedicated to this, and it is called 'VWAB'. They had a fantastic rise to fame, with this concept, and this year's line-up looks tremendously good. And unfortunately I cannot go. But if you are, and you want to hear a mix that contains records from the good ol' days, you might want to give this mix a go. It does contain some very fine Hardstyle records, like they used to make them. They still sound ace, but that's just my own opinion.

jOahz made this mix, and it does indeed contain some amazing records. But that only applies to people who appreciate Hardstyle. If it isn't for you, this mix isn't for you either. You might want to reconsider, and check out other mixes on this website. But if you are like me, a Hardstyle fan from day one, you will certainly appreciate what jOahz has done, and which records he has selected!

01. Scope DJ - Lockdown

02. Noisecontrollers - Attack Again

03. Bass Modulators - Oxygen

04. Da Tweekaz & Josh & Wesz - Catch The Light

05. Kaskade ft. Neon Trees - Lessons In Love (Headhunterz Remix)

06. Rebourne - Clarity

07. Da Tweekaz - Frozen (Disney Tool)

08. Brennan Heart & Jonathan Mendelsohn - Follow The Light

09. Atmozfears - Just Let Go

10. Fedde Le Grand & Nick Romero ft. Matthew Koma - Sparks (Atmozfears & Audiotricz Remix)

11. Atmozfears & Inner Heat - Distortion Fields

12. Atmozfears - Living For The Future

13. Headhunterz - Dragonborn

14. Frequencerz & Tartaros ft. MC Jeff - Wolfpack

15. D-Sturb ft. Emese - Legacy

16. Flux Pavilion - Exostomp (Tartaros Bootleg)

17. Unresolved - West Coast

18. Regain - Broken

19. Rejecta - Followed

20. E-Force - Seven

This is a very nice mix to listen to on a Monday. It has given me enough energy to get me through the week. And it might do the same for you? Just turn up the volume and let the music speak for itself.

And it does speak. It speaks volumes. It used to be much better, back in the days. It doesn't necessarily mean the 90s or before, but compared to the current sound. And obviously the sound has changed, to suit the current atmosphere within the scene. But give me this any day. But not 'Frozen'. I truly dislike this record. I know it's a crowd pleaser, but it's a song I use to go to the toilet, or to the bar to get a drink. Not a fan of this horrendous version, the original is better.

The track before 'Frozen', now that's a different story. What a blinding track. I only knew of Headhunterz's version of it, but this one is way better. The original is cool, but Rebourne's version is just next level shit! Fucking love this track. I feel euphoric now, and need more of this.

It's a nice mix, as said. Some small errors, but nothing major. The only major thing being 'Frozen'. But that's just my personal opinion. What are your views on this mix? You love how it used to sound like, or is that too 'boring' for you? Was vroeger alles beter, of toch niet?