Spank Rock feat Big Freedia – Nasty (SCNTST Remix and Boys Noize Re-Did)
Spank Rock feat. Big Freedia – Nasty (SCNTST Remix Boys Noize Re-Did)
Spank Rock feat. Big Freedia – Nasty (SCNTST Vocal Mix)
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Techno
TECH TUESDAYS: Mr. Bizz – Bamboo
Mr. Bizz – Bamboo
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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.
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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)
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Boys Noize – Adonis (Terence Fixmer Remix)
Some nice dark techno for you folks. The remix package for Boys Noize’s track ‘Adonis‘ was released a while ago but this particular remix must be recognized. Terence Fixmer is one of France’s most treasured protagonists of the techno scene, of which he has been at the forefront for over 10 successful years. In this remix Terence takes this techno-based track by Alex Ridha and creatively blends it into a sick, twisted monster. It has an original style while also being simultaneously ruthless. Fantastic. In addition to this, he is also signed to one of my favorite record labels, CLR, so if you enjoy this remix then I highly suggest going to check out some of his other tracks as well.
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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.
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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.
TECH TUESDAYS: Deadmau5 – Word Problems
A lot of you may be asking, Deadmau5? Techno? Deadmau5 is truly one of the world’s premiere EDM producers. The mau5man is well known for his progressive house and electro-house masterpieces but many fans forget his mastery among the minimal genre. Older albums such as ‘Vexillology‘ and his ‘At Play‘ albums feature many ambient, minimal, downtempo and triphop tracks. Despite the giant mouse head, he was well known for his variety and demonstrated this in one of his most well known albums released in September 2009, ‘For Lack of a Better Name.’ Following its incredible predecessor, ‘Random Album Title,’ the album featured notable anthems such as, ‘FML,’ ‘Ghosts ‘n Stuff,’ ‘Hi Friend!’ ‘Strobe,’ and of course ‘Word Problems.’
‘Word Problems,’ is a track that features fundamental minimal ambience among its long bass filled path with major blood boiling builds that drop you harder than Kingda Ka. If you are a mau5 fan, give this a listen because it is most certainly different than ‘SOFI Needs A Ladder.’ The sounds from ‘Word Problems’ will introduce you to the minimal genre with hints of techno. If you dig this then be sure to check out Minimal Techno.
Deadmau5 – Word Problems
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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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Alex Tepper – Playing Up
Brooklyn’s own Inmotion Music has been making quite the splash since its inception in 2010. With releases from powerhouses like Butch, Nicole Moudaber, Steve Lawler and Sante (only naming a few!), it is very apparent that New York has a label dedicated to releasing the straight pureness. On their most recent release, ‘On The Run Vol 4′ they feature British prodigy Alex Tepper. The track ‘Playing Up’ , currently charting at 86 on the Beatport tech house chart, is the epitome of a banger. Supported by the likes of Carlo Lio, Stacey Pullen and Darius Syrossian this track has the ability to make any room filled with people move. The bassline is powerful and crisp, so turn it up!
Alex Tepper – Playing Up
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Giuseppe Cennamo – Let Your Love Flow
How would one be able to describe in one word the monster label that is Desolat? PURE. Home to dance floor destroyers such as Loco Dice, Martin Buttrich, Guti, and tINI, this label rarely disappoints as they have built a reputation for playing the best sets worldwide as well as consistently releasing some of the most raw music to grace purists’ ears everywhere. Their most recent release ‘Dance Till Tomorrow’ (DesolatX013) features Carillion Records head, Giuseppe Cennamo. Well known for his party animal like reputation as well as his widely supported production skills, Cennamo blesses us with ‘Let Your Love Flow’. Supported by the likes of Mauro Picotto, Ricardo Hellwig, Karlo Weinberg and Sergio Bianco this track is nothing short of the utter pureness. Throughout the track a melodic yet subtle bassline carries you through a musical journey as a perfectly fitting vocal sample compliments the different percussive sounds used to create the typical tech scud. Proper speakers are recommended to truly appreciate this track. Enjoy.
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Claptone – Cream
**NOTE** Keep an eye on the author name The Puritan for all deep house/tech house/minimal house content. There is a large void across EDM blogs with regards to these genres. We will attempt to fill that void, and as EDM continues its remarkable rise, the standard house lover will begin to dig deeper and yearn for a purer (hence The Puritan) and deeper sound. So without further adieu …
Who would have known that a Wu Tang rework would dominate the Beatport Deep House Charts? Released on German Label Exploited, “Cream” by the production duo Claptone is the definition of raw pureness. Since its release at the end of January, the track has climbed to number two on the Beatport Deep House Chart as well as number nine on the overall Beatport Top 10. Claptone manages to sample the piano melody and infuse it with subtle rhythmic congos to compliment the rolling powerful groovy bassline that create the pureness Deep house lovers die for.