If you aren’t impressed by the electro of the moment and the artist that have spawned because of it, listen to this. One of those artists has moved away from that sound and did something that is, well, good.
Not your typical Hardwell track. Not the Hardwell you’ve been hearing for the last year or so, at least (remember this Hardwell?) This one sounds, dare you say, tech-y?
Electro tech.
The simple melody seems to work a lot better than the face melting synth forced on us.
The kids want techno! A collaboration between two highly skilled producers has yielded a great production, so great that Moby has widely supported it. Produced by Bulgarian DJ Lion and Italian Luigi Rocca, ‘Repeat Repeat’ is a scud. This track features various characteristics of both techno and tech house. It is so jam packed with rhythm and has such a filthy bassline, it will make any purist go nuts. For all you techno lovers out there, be on the lookout for further releases from 303 Lovers. This label has a great track record for releasing top notch music.
What could be considered a masterful production, ‘Venerate’, is yet another testament to how great of a producer Steve Lawler is. Released on German label, Upon You Records, this track is a percussion lovers dream. Featuring an array of traditional house congos and bongo sounds rolling rhythmically throughout the track, it will be hard for anyone to remain idle when hearing this tune. Be sure to catch the ViVa Music boss when he plays at Dekalb Market (Brooklyn) on May 12th.
It’s as if Endless Events could do no wrong. The New York based party throwers have been on a roll with their events, which have featured the likes of Robert Dietz, Reboot and &ME. This upcoming Thursday they will feature Cecille Records boss, Nick Curly. Apart of his ‘Between The Lines’ album tour, the German producer comes to Cielo for a night of musical bliss. The supporting sets will be handled by New York locals, Dave Rosario and Antonio Piacquadio. For those of you seeking some musical education be sure to catch this event, for you will not be disappointed.
Forget the anthem songs of the house music movement taking over the United States. This is where it’s really at.
Tech-legend Joris Voorn is a powerful name in the industry and his ‘Room’ series doesn’t have to beg for the industry to stop and listen. This being the sixth installment, Voorn gives us contender for tech track of the year (thus far!) with ‘Goodbye Fly.’ Lord, have mercy. On the deeper end of the spectrum the namesake track ‘Spank The Maid’ shows off the less is more aspect to his tech.
Don’t be scared to jump into a little tech house every now and then. This one’s catchy.
‘Adventures In Chaos’ is the epitome of simple yet effective. Off Daniel (can we call you Danny?) Fernandes’ latest EP of the same title which dropped last week, we are presented with the bounciest Latin-style drums to date.
A master of not only one trade but two, New York based producer David Berrie has been taking the production world by storm. Well known for his progressive alter ego dBerrie, David has also begun to turn heads with his tech house productions. His most recent release is a four track EP called ‘Blue Parrot’. Featured on the notable Monique Speciale, it has begun to gain support from some of tech’s most renowned such as ViVa Music’s Steve Lawler. Featuring 3 solo tracks and also a track collaboration with Craig Pettigrew, this EP is a pack of bombs. David has managed to consistently stay true to his own tech sound, which includes powerful rhythmic basslines and top notch percussion work. With 3 of the 4 tracks currently charting on the Beatport Tech House Top 100 it is more than apparent there is much to look forward to from the young David Berrie.
Maya Jane Coles is the queen of the underground, and no one will argue that. She has recently put out a mix entitled “DJ Kicks” and it showcases Maya moving away from the housey sound that she has embodied, and becoming more diverse and experimental. This track is a track that is exclusive to the mix, and it is absolutely brilliant. Take a listen to this tasteful record that uses amazing vocals and slight traces of dubstep wobbles. Also, an amazing and informative mini-documentary has just been released and you can watch that HERE.
WOW! Rock and house come together? How is it possible? Some can say they remember the days when rock idols such as Van Halen or The Crew used to bang out guitar solos that could drive a crowd berserk. Today during this EDM revolution we have lost touch with the roots that had preceded us. Long lost are the days where concerts consisted of two axes, a drum set, bass player and a screaming lead singer. But today, for those of you who happen to appreciate the classic rock genre or rock of any kind for that matter, German DJ/Producer Butch has managed to infuse both rock and house in his new production ‘LSD-25′. Released on monster label Cecille Records, this track gives the feeling of Woodstock. With a guitar rift that sounds as if Slash were sitting next to Butch as he lay out the percussion work, it creates the utmost serenity. Kudos to Butch for bringing Hendrix style rock back to house!
One thing that can be said about Nic Fanciulli’s Saved Records is that the releases are consistently awesome time and time again. On Saved’s most recent release they feature German producer and Keinemusik co-founder &ME. Well renowned for his unique soulful sound, &ME kills it with the masterful production ‘Matters’. This tune is so packed with rhythm that it is a sure guarantee to take any mix to the next level. One thing in specific that sticks out above all in this track is the unique breakdown and buildup. At around 1:00 of the track there is a percussive buildup that sounds as if Tommy Lee was giving us a drum solo. That infused with a narrative creepy sample keeps the listener intrigued yearning for the drop. The people who criticize tech house music tend to say that it may be repetitive or ask “Where is the drop?”. It is safe to say not one person will be asking that when referring to ‘Matters’.
After a string of successful releases on Chris Lake’s Rising Music, it brings us to yet another quality EP.
Italian house king Marco Lys does what he does best with his ‘Can’t Get Enough EP’. Featuring three top class original tracks and a remix from Grant Nalder & Adam Asenjo. All tracks combine Marco’s signature tech-house drum workouts and groovy bass lines along with choppy vocal samples that create these three tracks into monsters for the dance floor. Another great release from label regular Marco Lys and Chris Lake‘s ever growing Rising Music.
What was considered to be the track of WMC, ‘Party Non Stop’ is nothing short of a bomb. Produced by the young Italian, Pirupa, this track has been on many DJ’s set lists. Pirupa is coming off a streak of hot releases which include two Beatport number 1′s, therefore it is no surprise that a label rich with talent like Desolat would pick up the track. The combination of a fat rolling bassline infused with a vocal that is somewhat of a DJ credo, this track will create the atmosphere party goers yearn for. It is an upbeat tune that makes anyone within hearing distance bob their head.
