Van Dray Selections 2015

Andre Sobota is a grande forca in the world of modern dance music. Effortlessly transcending genres while impossibly retaining the respect of DJs and fans alike, the Brazilian from the cosmopolitan city of Sao Paolo has become an iconic figure in both underground and mainstream dance arenas through an unrivalled dedication and passion to his craft, delivered now to Proton through his "Signal".

An accomplished musician in a variety of forms, Sobota's success has its roots in a mastery of electronic music in all its guises, executed with rare skill, verve and technique. This, combined with the melting pot of multicultural influences inherent in his home city, has enabled Sobota to "connect distant areas of music in a distinctive way" to secure the respect of his peers and the continued admiration of a faithful following that has extended far beyond his South American heritage to the four corners of the world.

Fast approaching 250 production credits, the Andre Sobota resume reads like a list of the finest wines extending from a 2008 vintage on Spectrum Recordings, through exquisite performances on such impressive labels as microCastle, Anjunadeep and Toolroom. Such a blue chip list extends further with the best-selling remix of Coldplay and Rihanna's "Princess of China" which elevated Sobota further still to the highest echelons of modern producer.

A regular on BBC Radio, "Aura" was featured on Matt Zo's Radio 1 "Essential Mix", while the forthcoming "Astral Lady" on Anjunadeep recently received support from Simon Patterson on the "BBC Radio 1's Residency".

Proton Music has also become a welcome stopover on the course of Andre Sobota's musical voyage. The "Outside" EP hit New Year's Eve parties at the start of 2010, going on to receive stellar remixes from the likes of Kassey Voorn and Ryan Davis while "One Day Out" and "Unreal" shone in luminescent beauty later that year. 2014 marked a return with a glorious remix of Tvardovsky's "Hope" and it is with real pleasure that Proton Music welcomes back Andre Sobota with "Signal", his first original new music for the label in four years.

Full of trademark galloping rhythms, the melodic poise with which "Signal" quickly hits its stride is a joy to behold. Emotionally charged, Sobota's dance floor energy is a fundamental component that drives emotive melodies in effortless fashion to create an intelligent work of captivating beauty.

A welcome return to Proton Music, Andre Sobota is about to "Signal" his intent with the creation of yet another masterpiece.

Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

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André Sobota - Signal

Out 24th November '14 on Stripped Digital. Also including a dub version of the remix.

Amber Long, Robert Mason, Decker - Apologies (Cid Inc Remix)

Canadian and French duo 'Van Did & Arno Gonzalez' deliver a fine EP of underground goodness, while adding layers of melodies to brighten the overall appeal on the mighty Sudbeat who have been wow-ing clubland with an array of quality that shows no sign of let up.

Starting with the title track 'Vias', from the off, its intensity dictates that this serious slab of goodness is going to be doing the damage. Big dominating bass sounds lead the proceedings, while subtle dreamy edged pads, with nice crystalliser effects add a trippier vibe to this solid wondrous soundscape.

'Van Did' goes solo next with 'Relatii'. This romantic warm fantasy of sound meanders from daydreaming glistening moments to another with ease, like breath of fresh air for the dance floor.

And to round things off, the duo return with 'Kasepian'. A Berlin edged sounding gem, with its brooding bassline meeting whimsical sounds cascading into each other in an intoxicating marriage.

SB060 | Van Did & Arno Gonzalez 'Vias' (Original Mix)

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Phraktal - System Error [Silinder Remix] OUT NOW

With 2014 winding to a close Cid Inc's Replug Records returns for one final and rather large release.

The Finnish imprints 32nd offering features the label debut of Derek Howell who has enjoyed some excellent moments in 2014. In March the electronic music veteran returned to John Digweed's Bedrock Records with a contribution to the labels 'Underground Sound of Miami Series' and more recently a new version of Derek's classic record 'Happy To Be Sad' was selected by Hernan Cattaneo for the Beatport #1 Balance 26 compilation. Derek's debut single for Replug Records is entitled 'Red Dwarf' and it comes with a remix from Cid Inc.

Derek Howell productions carry many distinguishable traits; his mysterious way of created unique, complex and emotionally stimulating melodies is one that really hits home.
'Red Dwarf' may be one of the US producers most poignant creations to date. As the track gets underway waves of rolling bass and liquid-like electronics generate sizable momentum. With the groove growing It's slow burning build and buoyant melodies become increasingly captivating. Joyous chord changes and a teased sax hook then lead the track into the main break. Here a warm underbelly begins to swell with intensity, eventually revealing the full complement of sweeping sax riffs all over a bed of fluid harmonies. This emotionally gripping motif takes the composition into timeless territory and the end result is one of Derek's most sought after productions all year.

The lone interpretation of 'Red Dwarf' is provided by Replug label boss Cid Inc. Swedish producer Henri Hurtig aka Cid Inc. has had the best year of his electronic music career. A July appearance on Anjunadeep was flanked with the Herman Cattaneo directed Sudbeats Volume 2 and Balance 026 compilations. The recent announcement of Cid Inc's debut single for Guy J's Lost & Found Records already has electronic music fans looking forward to 2015 and he has closed 2014 off an a high note with a deadly interpretation of Derek Howell's 'Red Dwarf'. Cid Inc. has been shattering the progressive and techno genre barriers for the better part of the last decade and it's certainly prevalent here once again. Derek's smooth, melodious grooves have been transformed into an electrically charged bundle of crunchy rhythms. A foundation of billowing bass swells along with a collage of electronics drives the track into the main break. As the nearly two minute interlude begins to take shape there is a real aura of something special happening. The gyrating synths and ever expanding tonal themes are met with a dramatic build which results in an electrifying conclusion that's sure to light up your dance floor. A standout interpretation from Cid Inc. which rounds out another excellent release on Replug Records in fine style.

Presstext: Mitch Alexander

Derek Howell - Red Dwarf (Cid Inc Remix) [Replug]

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RadioProspect 364 - Hollen

Tracklist:
1.Albert Salvatierra - I Shouldn´t
2. Yeiks - For The Club
3. Introversion - This Is Fine
4. Khabiar - It Depends On
5. Disguised - Reflected
6. Takno and Remco Beekwilder - SKETCH #1
7. Khabiar - Tropical
8. Mythikas - Out Of Focus
9. Frank Sonic & Dist42 - Silberschwein
10. Chicago Loop - Modulate
11. Alessandro Cocco - Rage Loop
12. DJ SWISHERMAN & M.I.T.A - - Swaggy
13. Augusto Taito - The Discobedient
14. Mik&Ale - Blockwork

Drumcomplex - Summer 25

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RadioProspect 367 - Hollen

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1.Under Black Helmet - Backroom
2.Mython - Naiv
3.Dj Dextro - Gift From The Future
4.Klaps (BE) - It’s That Rhythm
5.Franco Rossi, Juan Dhalgren - Boreal I
6.Aidan Rudd - Exalted
7.Yigitoglu, Finback - Immolation
8.Luigi Madonna - Lunar Route
9.Chlar - Serac
10.You Know Seth - Enclosed
11.Anne - Frescoes
12.Branca & Desorden - West Code
13.Juri Heidemann - Wowka
14.Michael Lus - Electric Impulse
15.Yigitoglu - A Night In Shinjuku
16.Luar - Inner Self
17.Kaio Barssalos, Maccari - Snake Shaker

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Tronic Podcast 681 with Yigitoglu

GEM FM 360 BOUBERG WILSON

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01.G303 - Rauwer (Sonar Bliss Records)
02.Dolby D, Techflex - Gargantua (Sleaze Records)
03.S-file - Tansania (Drum Tool) (GND Records)
04.Khabiar - It Depends On (Tronic)
05.Rabent - Escandalo (Combine Audio)
06.Harry Connell - Winona Ryder Discount (Suara)
07.s/h/u/y/a - Diagonally (Recorded Things)
08.DJ Rush, Deas - Geeks On Hubbard feat. DJ Rush (Arts)
09.Oscar Sanchez - Errata (Resilient Recordings)
10.Christian Smith, Eric Sneo - Deluxe (Tronic)
11.Mark Williams - Tribal Jack (ANAOH)
12.Masaru, Takeshi Sato - KABUTO (Cristian Varela RMX) (Black Codes Experiments)
13.NEEN - Invitation (Semantica Records)
14.Adoo, Honn, Tride - K2C (Tronic)
15.Kadoc - You Got To Be There (Urban Sound Of Amsterdam)
16.Ken Ishii - Scapegoat (Sway)
17.Fixon - La Habana Cut (ANAOH)
18.Khabiar - Unequal (Tronic)
19.Lerio Corrado - Lions Square (Unrilis)
20.Romain Richard - Brimbao (ANAOH)
21.Luciano Esse - The Moving (Mood Supplier Records)
22.Remco Beekwilder - Rogue FM (Pure Echo)
23.DJ SWISHERMAN - Asset 4 (Suara)
24.Khabiar - Metanoia (Tronic)
25.Gary Beck - Hopper (Mutual Rytm)
26.Axel Karakasis - Dream In Decay (Remain Records)
27.Oscar Escapa, Joanna Dark - Rolling (Tronic)
28.Khabiar - Inspyria (Tronic)
29.Drax Ltd. II - Amphetamine (Oscillator)

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Tronic Podcast 682 with Khabiar

GEM FM 361 SECRET CINEMA (Live at The Womb, Tokyo)

Frankie Bromley - Mental Resistance
Truncate - Truncate.18
Mintech - Liftoff
Mintech - Monox
Unbalance - Occultism
Alessan Main, Tony Varga - Suspenso Drivik
Tiziano Sterpa - Parallel (Cactus Twisters remix)
Orlando Voorn - No Fear (Raffaele Attanasio Insane remix)
Maxie Devine - Prank
Greg Denbosa - Move You Like
Sara Simonit - Energy
Thomas Hoffknecht - Triple

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01.Jewel Kid, Low Steppa - The Roller (Extended Mix) [Alleanza]
02.Josh Wink - How’s The Music (Go Higher Mix - Harry Romero Edit) [Nervous Records]
03.Gene Richards Jr. - Ride This D (Mark Broom Remix) [Frenzy Recordings]
04.2nd Phase - Talking’ Bout [BEK Audio]
05.Chicago Loop - Radioactive [Tronic Music]
06.Hertz - New Balls [Sway]
07.2nd Phase - Pendulums [BEK Audio]
08.Spektre - Sacrament [Respekt Recordings]
09.Juheun - Phantom (Hertz Remix) [Tronic Music]
10.Chicago Loop - Modulate [Tronic Music]
11.Aladarus - Judgement Day [Tronic Music]
12.Chicago Loop - Two Lane Blacktop [Tronic Music]
13.Mihai Popoviciu - Transitions (Bootleg Mix) [Bla Bla]
14.Ken Ishii - Giant Killer [Tronic Music]
15.Chicago Loop - Motives And Thoughts [Respekt Recordings]
16.Chicago Loop, Filipe Barbosa - To The Future (Demo Mix) [Demo]
17.Slam - Beat On The Drum  [Soma Records]
18.Night Format - Melancholy (Acerbic Remix) [Night Format Records]
19.UFO-C - Beat Locomotive [Naked Lunch]
20.Acerbic - Bullitt For A Vampire [SUFHYDRO]

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Tronic Podcast 683 with Chicago Loop

Kaiserdisco @ KD Studios in Mallorca / Spain (31-08-2025)

01. Klint - Remote (Original Mix) [Planet Rhythm]
02. Wigbert - Synapse Impulse (Cirkle Remix) [Achievement]
03. Risa Taniguchi - Give Me Up (Original Mix) [CLR]
04. edetto - Novo (Original Mix) [Safe Space]
05. Klint - Pigment (Original Mix) [Planet Rhythm]
06. Bjoern Torwellen - Fractured Grain (Original Mix) [KD RAW]
07. Hertz - Fat Fingers (Original Mix) [Sway] Record Of The Month
08. Wigbert - Pattern Cycle (NWHR Remix) [Achievement]
09. Marco Faraone & Yoav Nizri  - Enhances (Original Mix) [UNCAGE/LTA001]
10. Bjoern Torwellen - Skullclamp (Original Mix) [KD RAW]
11. Hollen - Synthetic (Original Mix) [Sway]
12. Arnaud Le Texier - Action (Original Mix) [Unrilis]
13. Khabiar - Tropical (Original Mix) [Tronic]
14. Bjoern Torwellen - Loss of Human Agency (Original Mix) [KD RAW]
15. Risa Taniguchi - Break It (Original Mix) [CLR]

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Christian Smith - NYC (Doomwork Remix) [100% Pure]

Christian Smith is one of the world’s leading exponents of techno, both as a DJ and producer he is always bold and innovative. With his output in recent years it is hard to imagine a list of prolific producers without his name towards the top. He has been at the top of his game for over two decades with his trademark groovy techno.

Although Swedish by birth, Christian spent most of his childhood years in Frankfurt, Germany which no doubt played an unexpected role in determining his musical tastes from a young age. After spending time in the US studying, Christian moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil playing the best clubs in the city and surrounding regions, where he still loves to play today and continues to have a very big following.

In 1995 he started his label Tronic, since then it has dominated the charts with releases from Christian himself and the likes of ANNA, Enrico Sangiuliano, Paco Osuna, Drunken Kong, Wehbba, Ramon Tapia, and more. The label has been the top selling techno label in the world according to Beatport, and is soon to celebrate its 500th release.
Tronic also has a weekly show which is now syndicated to over 100 stations worldwide, their 500th show was celebrated with special guest Carl Cox and now in 2022, they are already fast approaching the 600th episode.

Christian has dominated the charts and DJ’s playlists with a steady flow of releases on many high profile labels like Drumcode, Filth On Acid, Trick, Symbolism, Bedrock, and Tronic. His last EP on Tronic reached #1 spot on Beatport in both Techno and Electro in January of 2024. During the pandemic, Christian had a weekly Tronic Thursday stream which has reached over 10M people. On the remix front, Christian has recently reworked a track by UK hip hop superstar "Stormzy". His music is regularly featured on Spotify's biggest playlists and Christian is currently enjoying a big boost in his career.

Christian also ventured into his own branded night in Ibiza at mega club Eden. His first season on the Island in 2019 had 15 consecutive weeks of events and was a huge success. Christian was also invited to host Tronic events all over the world from Tokyo, Detroit, Los Angeles, and London amongst many others.

So keep your eyes peeled, and if you can’t wait until then, you can always go to Christian’s Soundcloud for the latest on the radio show.

Christian Smith - NYC (Doomwork Remix) [100% Pure]

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