Detroit might be synonymous with techno, but it also has a rich house tradition. And Rick Wade—FKA Big Daddy Rick—is one of Detroit house's key players. Along with the likes of Keith Worthy, Theo Parrish and the late Mike Huckaby (who Wade had a lifelong friendship and friendly rivalry with), he created a hybrid sound that is both techno and house, effortlessly soulful, sculpted and glowing—and Midwest to the core. As Tajh Morris said in a retrospective review of one of his classic records, "growing up in Buchanan, Michigan, meant that Wade was much closer to Chicago than he was to Detroit."

Many of Wade's best records were released on Harmonie Park, his era-defining label that also featured plenty of work from Huckaby. Those EPs still sound fresh and timeless today, qualities that extend to Wade's RA Podcast, which features 90 minutes of smooth-as-butter house old and new. Over the years he's kept the flame burning for the smouldering sounds of Detroit house, working in sounds from younger producers like Folamour along the way. Enjoy listening to a master at work.

@rick-wade

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RA.923 Rick Wade

Detroit Electro royalty DJ Stingray, recorded live from Babrarella's on Saturday night. As you'd expect it's a white-knuckle ride through breakneck BPM's, with Sherard expertly twisting and turning the ship. A rare live recording of a true master at work.

@djstingrayofficial

DJ Stingray - Live From Dimensions 23'

The first release on Posh End Music's sub label is Eclipse 91 - A collection of tracks inspired by the golden years of UK rave music, with a modern slant on them.

Out 29th March

Fear-E presents Breakbeat Energy - Eclipse 91(Clips)

Synergy Vol. 2

Landing 5th April

12 tracks that map joyful sonic moments, dipping and bending between heady dancefloor stompers and sunrise cool-downs

Pre-order available now: https://blackartistdatabase.bandcamp.com/album/synergy-vol-2 💚🤍

Various Artists - Synergy Vol. 2 (Previews)

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NIKS presents Charles Green b2b Scott Diaz - 27 March 2024

Answer Code Request (@answercoderequest) has long since mastered the art of mixing up the physical the with cerebral. His broken, industrial-tinged techno drums are powerful enough to have made him a long-time Berghain resident, while his harmonic pads make a lasting impact on your mind. While releasing on the likes of Ostgut Ton, Dolly Deluxe and Monkeytown Records, he has also established his own ACR label and never fails to blur boundaries between sub-genres whenever he steps out with a new sound or set.

He pulls no punches on this week's mix which is a broad showcase of his ability to thread together many different strains of techno and beyond into a coherent whole. There's everything from transcendental and linear rollers to dubby bangers, twitchy rave anthems blissed out deep space minimalism via party starting piano house. It's fun and functional in equal measure and is the sound of a DJ very much in full flow.

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Dekmantel Podcast 461 - Answer Code Request

Hasvat Informant is something of a local hero, so much so that there was a crowd of fans waiting by the stage to congratulate him after his set at Pitch Music & Arts 2024. Listen back here.

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@pitchfestival

RA Live - Hasvat Informant - Pitch Music & Arts 2024, Australia

WAA MIX #3 - Mama Snake

Had the great pleasure in remixing one of my favourite Blue Hour tracks 'The Midnight Sun'. Thanks to Luke for asking me to be part of this final run of the 'Remixed' series!

Download via Bandcamp: https://bluehourmusic.bandcamp.com/track/the-midnight-sun-charles-green-remix

Blue Hour - The Midnight Sun (Charles Green Remix)

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