Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over (Alex Dias Remix)
Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over (Alex Dias Remix)
Tech House
TECH TUESDAYS: Reblok – Africa
Both tracks feature some serious tribal infused beats with mega hard hitting bass riffs. The track includes bizarre african sounding ambiance throughout the track that will leave you feeling like you are lost among some mysterious nightmare jungle. The EP gets pretty wild. ‘Africa’ was featured on 1605 sessions podcast nubmer 041 featuring Mladen Tomic. Be sure to get your copy on Beatport if this tickles your fancy.
Reblok – Africa
Reblok – Mother of God
Download: Beatport
TECHNO TUESDAYS: The Really Useful Guide to Your UMF Techno Experience
Phillip Arruda – Bass N Hihat EP
Another release, another success. Brooklyn based Inmotion Music continues to strive with another quality EP featuring Phillip Arruda. The up and coming Toronto native hits us with two fire tracks. The first being ‘Bass N Hihat’, which is a rhythmic musical journey that holds true to that tech house sound. The second track is called ‘Seeds of Brooklyn’. This track features a vocal sample that creates an atmosphere that is nothing short of surreal. The EP also features remixes from powerhouse producers &ME and ONNO. With this EP being supported by the likes of Alan Fitzpatrick, Butch, Nicole Moudaber, and Marco Carola, it is obvious that these tracks will be heard on dancefloors throughout the world.
Phillip Arruda – Bass N Hihat EP
Download : Beatport
DJ PP, Silversix – F*cking Amazing
U.K. based label Cr2 Records has been fairly consistent with their releases for the past 5 years. Dominating the Beatport charts, the label has a long list of artists that are familiar to most, even the not so EDM educated. Some of the more popular track releases include ‘Put Your Hands Up For Detroit’ from Fedde Le Grand, ‘Let The Bass Kick’ from Chuckie, and more on the pure side of things they also have releases from artists such as Ralph Berr, DJ Wady, UMEK, and Beltek. On their most recent track release they feature powerhouse DJ PP along with Australian producer Silversix. Titled ‘F*cking Amazing’, the track describes itself all in the name. With a sample of what sounds like a trumpet, it is implemented in such an upbeat melodic way the track is nothing short of awesome. Accompanying the trumpet sample is a powerful yet groovy bassline that infused with the rhythmic percussion creates a house banger.
DJ PP, Silversix – F*cking Amazing
Download : Beatport
Lana Del Rey – Video Games (Joris Voorn Edit)
Over 50,000 plays in just two days.
The haunting vocals of the ever-popular ‘Video Games‘ have been edited quite a bit over the past few months. Joris Voorn’s hypnotic touch might be the next weapon for vocal-tech lovers.
Available for free on Voorn’s Soundcloud, this song has Sunday written all over it.
Lana Del Rey – Video Games (Joris Voorn Edit)
Mario Ochoa – The Indian Express
100% Pure is a techno label from Amsterdam that exemplifies longevity. Founded in 1993 by well known producer 2000 and One, the label has for almost 20 years of releasing the utter pureness. With releases from Butch, Reset Robot, DJ Madskillz, Kaiserdisco as well as many others, this Dutch group knows proper music. On their most recent EP release they feature Colombian DJ/Producer Mario Ochoa. Considered one of the most famous Latin American DJs in the world, the Avenue Recordings head does not disappoint us with the track ‘The Indian Express’. Staying true to the Latin percussive sound he is renowned for, Ochoa packs this track with a groove that is undeniably awesome. With support from the likes of Paco Osuna, Christian Smith, Mendo, and Riva Starr it is very apparent this track is a must have.
Download : Beatport
TECH TUESDAYS: Zenbi – Double Trouble (Stefano Noferini Remix)
The Italian Tech House master has a knack for creating some of the most influential tunes in the business. Currently dominating the Tech House Beatport Charts, his remix of Zenbi’s ‘Double Trouble’ currently stands at number one.
As described by Zenbi, ‘Double Trouble,’ is a sleek little groove, and an exercise in simplicity. Tribal vocals and a descending, saucy bassline work their way around crisp, perfectly spaced percussion and techy rhythms to create a succinct, deft concoction.
Stefano’s remix amplifies that tribal greatness to ‘Double Trouble’ cranking that head-pounding bass up a few notches. Stefano is known for his bass madness and this remix definitely delivers. Be sure to give it a listen.
Double Trouble’ was released on January 30th, 2012 by Great Stuff Recordings.
Zenbi – Double Trouble (Stefano Noferini Remix)
Download: Beatport
Stefano Noferini – Airscape
Italian DJ/Producer Stefano Noferini is nothing short of a house music machine. The Deeperfect Records head is not only a production mastermind but is renowned worldwide for his live sets. Playing at some of the biggest clubs on the international stage such as Space Ibiza, Cocoon Frankfurt, and Ministry of Sound, this man exemplifies the fact that raw production talent leads to success. With numerous #1′s on the Beatport charts as well as being voted “Best Artist of 2011″, Noferini keeps his well oiled machine rolling with his next release ‘Airscape’. Featured on his own label, Noferini stays true to his usual rhythmic, upbeat sound and presents us with a banger. Infusing a dark vocal sample, with some repetitive tech sounds and fast paced percussion, any DJ that drops this track will have the room moving.
Download : Beatport
EVENT : Dubfire @ District 36 2.25
For techno enthusiasts, it is hard these days to find events solely dedicated to dark, fast paced, techno. Luckily the new mecca for tech house/techno enthusiasts is located right in NYC, District 36. Hosting some of the biggest names in the business such as Lee Burridge, Steve Lawler, Peter Rauhofer, Victor Calderone as well as many others, this venue is dedicated to throwing the best parties with the purest music.
This Saturday the venue plays host to Sci+Tec label boss and techno legionnaire Dubfire. Ranked 26 on the RA Top DJs of 2011 the former Deepdish member knows how to throw down when he plays at D36. Renowned for his pursuit of technical advance and developing the most cutting edge musical production around, Dubfire’s sets are filled with devastating kicks and dark techy sounds that set the stage of a techno revival.
The opening sets will be handled by production duo SHDWPLAY and New York’s own Sleepy and Boo. What is undoubtedly setup to be another soiree of techno destruction it is highly recommended for all who strive to better their musical taste to make the journey to D36 this Saturday, for not one person will be disappointed.
Reset Robot – Moozboosh
It takes a distinct taste in music to truly appreciate fast paced, hard knocking, dark techno. Monstrous kicks, powerful grooves and tech sounds can turn any room into a dungeon of techno onslaught. Renowned for their commitment to releasing some of the hardest techno, Swedish label Truesoul (run by techno God Adam Beyer) does not disappoint with their latest release featuring Reset Robot. The 4 track EP ‘Count Clown’ is a compilation of dancefloor missiles. Specifically targeting that tenebrous sound techno fanatics yearn for, the track ‘Moozboosh’ is an absolute bomb. With the characteristics that hold true to the techno platform, this track will most certainly please tech purists everywhere.
Reset Robot – Moozboosh
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REVIEW : Nicole Moudaber @ Cielo 2.9.12
Well known for their incredible ability to throw outstanding parties every Thursday night in the notorious meat packing district club Cielo, Dance.Here.Now did anything but go stagnant this past week. Party after party they seem to outdo themselves as the intimate setting of Cielo becomes a haven for many EDM enthusiasts who seek the purest of music. Last Thursday, momentum was kept as tech force Nicole Moudaber manned the decks (or “wo – manned” I should say!). Under the tutelage of DJ booth royalty like Carl Cox and Danny Tenaglia, Moudaber has been making quite the name for herself as this night was a perfect showcase of her talent and abilities to destroy a room. Below is one bomb that she dropped.
Time Maas – Cash Johnny
Check out the full review after the jump!