Tech House 2023

Rapture (Kevin McKay ViP)

East-London's Riva Starr joins Defected's illustrious list of House Masters as he continues to establish himself as one of the world's top DJs and producers. Growing up surrounded by the rich musical culture of Southern Italy, Starr's influences come from all over; the sounds of Africa, Greece, Spain and the Balkans are ever-present within his revered house releases. Genre-wise his approach is similarly expansive, first falling for breakbeat after years of experimentation in Naples, before exploding onto the UK fidget and deep house scene in the noughties. Years later, the Snatch! owner's epic catalogue is brimming with the very best club music this side of the millennium, unrestricted by genre convention and bursting with eclectic samples and unpredictable references. This compilation features club belters alongside deeper cuts that seamlessly mix addictive vocal samples with hard-hitting house rhythms, as well as expert remixes and collaborations with fellow industry titans. Todd Terry, Mike Dunn, Groove Armada, Jocelyn Brown, Dennis Ferrer, Green Velvet, Harry Romero; the list of legendary artists that feature in Starr's eclectic discography is as endless as it is impressive, and throughout it all the Ibiza hitmaker maintains a signature sound that is distinctly Riva Starr.

The Loft

Riva Starr feat. Dajae ‘The Loft’

After Love

Download/Stream: https://music.glasgowunderground.com/gu830

Say It

Fein Cerra, Kevin McKay, Mizbee - Say It (Extended Mix)

Download/Stream: https://music.glasgowunderground.com/fakeid

Fake ID

Dot N Life - Fake ID (Extended Mix)

Take It Off

Sex & The City EP (feat. Paul Johnson)

Sex & The City (feat. Paul Johnson) [MK Extended Remix] -HoneyLuv & Seth Troxler

Endless Summer Nights - Deep House DJ SET UK Garage

Who are you in this endless game called love? The hunter or the flame, the silence or the storm? From the very first beat, the rhythm exposes your truth — no masks, no rules. Just pulse, desire, and reflection in the dark. Dance, if you dare to face yourself.

The game called love (live extended mix)

MAKE YOU REAL

2020 is kicking off in a massive way here at Toolroom, as we welcome more new and exciting studio collaborations. The next release on the label comes fresh from House heavyweights ATFC and Gene Farris.

‘Spirit Of House’ is a jackin’ 90’s Chicago inspired groove. It’s an uplifting, dance floor ready track from two of House music's finest. Those unmissable vocals from the legendary Gene Farris add a stamp of old authenticity – he’s a bonafide Chicago legend, who’s contributions to the House music scene are undebatable. He’s been pushing musical boundaries for close to three decades, working with world-leading labels and artists such as Relief, Dirtybird, ViVa Music and Defected.

ATFC is a longstanding label favourite and household name in the scene. He has 3 UK top 40 hits under his belt and remixed tracks for the likes of P Diddy, Missy Elliot, Simply Red, Faithless and Dido. He’s entered Pete Tong’s Essential Mix hall of fame - and the BBC Radio 1 tastemaker himself described ATFC’s productions as ‘verging on genius’.

This collaboration is a match made in heaven. ‘Spirit Of House’ is a deeply playable, feel-good House record from two of the most established producers in the scene – and we can’t wait for more.

Spirit Of House

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ATFC & Gene Farris - Spirit Of House

Darius Syrossian makes his DFTD debut with storming two-track delivery ‘Tivoli’s Groove’, after releasing acclaimed EP ‘Come On Come On’ on sister label Defected in 2019. An artist who lives and breathes dance music, Darius’ latest delivery showcases his unwavering devotion to producing quality dance cuts that defy genre constraints. Opening with ‘Tivoli’s Groove’, an irresistible 4/4 swing and undulating beat give the title track infinite club appeal. The bumping ‘Mustang 74’ follows, as a full throttle bassline, percussive stabs and warm synths work in total harmony. An artist whose roots lie firmly in the principles of house and techno, Darius’ musical philosophy shines through on this stellar delivery.

After Love

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