If you’re a tech house dj and haven’t played something from the Snatch camp in the past few years then are you really a dj??!!
Here’s a fresh 4-track release, all from different artists. All four tracks are getting a huge amount of backing from the industries biggest players, and rightly so as they are all dancefloor monsters! Tech house at it’s very best. I’ll stop rabbiting on, go check ’em out!
Pick a favourite… I can’t!
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Ok, so here’s something that I was sent recently by the lovely people over at Kling Klong Records. A huge 3-part release by Sid Vaga & Herald and a first release on this credible label for them.
The title track features the legendary Roy Davis Jr and comes packaged with a beautiful remix by Nathan Barato. Both versions are really powerful and would stand up to any dancefloor. The second track is called Dissident, and is yet another strong track for any tech house and techno set.
All round great release for Kling Klong and gets a huge thumbs up from me! This one is currently only available exclusively to Beatport. Grab your copy now!
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This is something I came across recently whilst track searching for upcoming gigs, this one stands out to me purely for it’s melodic chord pattern, it’s filter break and sketchy hats on the drop. This is the dub version from a 3-part release consisting of an original, a Noir remix and a Noir Dub. If I’m being completely honest, I wasn’t too fond of the vocal in the other two mixes, hence me picking out the dub remix version only.
Amazing track by Hayze and beautifully remixed by Noir, out now on Noir Music… Go get it!
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So, recently whilst digging around for new music I came across this little gem; a new 4-track EP on the 100% Pure label from ‘Man With No Shadow’ containing 3 original tracks and one hefty remix of the title track.
Kicking things off with the title track ‘Drumfeld’, this starts off with some old skool sounding synth chord stabs before dropping into a nice deep bass groove. Very well constructed, the track takes you on a journey as elements kick in and drop out continuously keeping the track fresh. The second track on the EP is called ‘Asteriks’, the main riff is created by a delayed chime pattern which sits perfectly over some nice swinging hats and greats little snare fills. This is definitely getting some play time in my upcoming sets, big track! Next up is the Copy Paste Soul remix of ‘Drumfeld’. This one uses the same old skool chords but with a much bigger ‘big room’ feel to them. They have completely reworked the breakdowns and drops and made it into a club banger, another one for the gig bag. So, finally we have the track ‘Double Dub’ which makes use of a nice little repetitive vocal stab sat over some nice techy drums and a huge sub bass groove. It’s quite a hard track to review as there is so much going on, worth having a listen for yourself, great track!
An all round great EP from 100% Pure, check it out…
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Here’s something fresh out on B.A.B.A. Records by Austrian producer Franz Johann. Now, I’ve personally followed both the label and the artist in previous years and both have pushed out some amazing releases. This one is another one to add to the list.
This EP comes in 3 parts; two original tracks and one remix. The title track ‘Handmade’ has an addictive bouncy, yet rolling bassline sat nicely under some shaker style tech hats. A nice mixture of subtle synths and pads add to the feel of this. Great track for the dancefloors. Next up is the track ‘Woof’, which feels like it has a faster pace than the title track, some dark stabs give this one a bit of attitude, absolutely love it. The final track on the EP is the Batusim Edit of Woof. Slightly more bass-heavy than the original but keeping loads of the dark elements, some really nice builds and breakdowns.
I would definitely play all three out in the clubs. Full support from us, great EP! Grab your copy now…
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Here’s an amazing EP that came out at the beginning of the month by Bosnian producer ‘Mladen Tomic’ and released on La Famiglia Recordings. Consisting of 4 tracks, two originals and two remixes.
First up is the original version of the title track ‘Liquid Light’. An awesome groove with a deep warpy rolling bassline sat underneath layered drums giving a real big room feel to the track. The second track on the EP is the Loco & Jam remix of Liquid Light. From the off it’s got a darker feel with a sinister breakdown and build up. When it drops, a huge off-beat fading white noise sample kicks in over the top of the drums which really makes this mix stand out; proper club track! The next track is another remix of the title track, this time by Alberto Ruiz. He gives the track a complete overhaul and adds a slight techier feel to the drums and deepens the bassline out, it just simply works. The final track on the EP is another original called ‘Blue Pill’, this is probably my favourite on the release. It has a bouncy tech feel and a lovely rolling bass groove, loads of little stabs and percussion bits kicking in and dropping out throughout the whole track. Eventually a deep talking vocal sample kicks in, I think it’s taken from the character Morpheus in the film ‘The Matrix’, don’t quote me on that though!
All round powerful release for La Famiglia, grab your copy now…
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Now this EP is SERIOUS! Fresh out on ‘Knee Deep In Sound’ by ‘Wehbba’ is this 4-track tech house/techno banger!
The first up is the original title track ‘Turning Point’. It’s a fast paced techy track with some really harsh, dark synths on the breakdown then back into a bouncy deep bassline.. awesome! Next up is a track called ‘The Bridge’, there are in fact two mixes included on the EP, one is the original and the other is a remix from Huxley. The original is another fast paced tech track with plenty of melodic blips and builds, all laid nicely over a dark bass pattern. The Huxley remix boasts the same signature blip pattern but breaks down more atmospheric and has a nice snare build up before a deep rolling bass kicks in on the drop, love this remix! The final track on the EP is my favourite and is the ANNA Remix of the title track ‘Turning Point’. It’s a big techno belter; dark and moody! Great use of the signature dark synths from the original but at a faster rolling pace. This one makes me want to go out! Love. It..
Check it out and grab your copy..
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The name Gregor Tresher has always been high up on the search results when doing my Friday afternoon tune hunt ready for the weekends gigs, and his productions never fail the dancefloors. This time around he has released an EP called ‘Surrender’ on Break New Soil Recordings. Instead of featuring the whole of the EP, I have selected my favourite track from it and I’m just featuring that (although the Soundcloud link below features all of them!).
The track that really sticks out for me is called ‘Depend’ and is a high energy, hi-hat heavy techno tune. Big breakdowns with gradual builds and drops, loads of side-chained white noise, and some quality dark synths. That pretty much sums it up, just have a listen and hopefully you’ll love it as much as I do.
This is out now, grab a copy..
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Something fresh out on Tronic Records is this amazing remix package of two cracking tracks from Christian Smith. First up is his track ‘Turn The Lights’ which has been given a nice new approach by the legendary Nick Curly. This remix is really bass heavy and guaranteed to rock any tech-house or techno dancefloor. Simply awesome and one of my favourite tracks at the moment; I’ll certainly be dropping this at a few of my next gigs!
Next up is the dubspeeka remix of ‘Price Of Freedom’ and from the off it’s a powerful and aggressive techno banger. With plenty of choppy delayed vocals and harsh synth stabs, it’s definitely one for a big underground crowd. Screw your face up and nod your head; it’s big!
This is available now, get it in the basket..
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Lately here at phuk, we’ve had a little break from reviewing so we can concentrate on our own production, events and general future planning. However, with such great music being released at the moment it’s really difficult not to jump back in! So now we’re back and ready to showcase some of the industries biggest tunes from both the top players and the unknown. If we like it, we’ll write about it!
On that note, here is something special that has recently been released on Saved Records, a 4-track EP from Pirupa. I’m not going to go into proper detail with these as you can hear them for yourself but expect some top class production. The first track is called ‘Pitch Da Bitch’ and is co-produced by Leon, it has some blippy stabs and a rap vocal laid over big techy drums and a deep bassline. The second track, and my favourite on the EP, is called ‘Demons’. It contains more blippy stabs, but this time coupled with nice cinematic pads and synths, love this! Third on the EP is called ‘Nomad’ and is co-produced by Alex Kennon. Amazing track and a certain club banger, big breakdown and drop. I can’t wait to play this out! Last up is a track called ‘Space Odissey’, this has a familiar vocal loop laid over a nice bouncy, hi-hat heavy tech pattern. Some great use of the cowbell and 70’s style synth keys; but you gotta have the cowbell!!
All round great EP, out now..
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The much anticipated launch of Hustler Hype has arrived with their first release – Lazzaro’s Shoes EP by Astin and Waveshape. Hustler Hype is the sister label to Hustler Musik, run by D. Napolitano and Astin. This two part EP gives us two slightly different style tracks which makes it a more versatile EP to fit in to a variety of sets.
The first track entitled Lazzaro’s Shoes, gives us a very strong drum kit with the kick, hats and rides all working well with the bassline to provide a nice high energy techno track. Omega Drill is the second track on the release and is certainly a contrast, with a more laid back tech house vibe. The filtered effects used in the track do a very nice job of gradually taking the energy down before the drops bring everything back in with full force. I like this EP the more I listen to it and is a very strong first release for Hustler Hype. This will certainly be getting support at upcoming events and I cannot wait to hear future releases from this label.
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