I’ve got new tracks from Tony Romera & Billy Valentine, as well as Jason Hodges & Jesusdapnk…after that, it is WEEK TWO of my Best Of 2022 Playlist with tunes by Adelphi Music Factory, Melle Brown & Annie Mac, followed by a DISC 2 segment courtesy of Call Super!!

TRACKLISTING:

1)	Murg — Bring It — Bring It — &Friends 

2)	Atari Safari — Freedom To Dance — Freak Out EP — Reptile Dysfunction 

3)	Tony Romera, Billy Valentine — Tonight’s The Night — Tonight’s The Night (Single) —Fool’s Gold Records 

4)	Rydm Sectors — Without You — Without You EP — Pleasant Systems 

5)	Eddie Merced — Hustlin’ — A Brooklyn Woman EP — R4808n 

6)	Jason Hodges, Jesusdapnk — Up On Scene — Up On Scene (Single) — Refuge Recordings 

7)	Loods — Problem Solver — Problem Solver (Single) — Trick 

8)	Adelphi Music Factory — Save Me (Club Mix) — Save Me (Club Mix) — Beat Factory 

9)	DJOKO — Odyssey — Me & You EP — Shall Not Fade 

10)	 George Feely — Trouble’s With You — Trouble’s With You (Single) — &Friends 

11)	 Melle Brown, Annie Mac — Feel About You — Feel About You (Single) — Virgin Music UK 

12)	 Portable — Ripple Effect (Call Super Remix) — My Light Of Yesterday — Circus Company

Mind The Gap #365 with J Zed - Best Of 2022, Part 2!!

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Eddie Merced is one of those artists whose sound speaks on a universal level. The Connecticut DJ and producer has honed a strain of techno and house that matches driving rhythms with richly melodic machine soul. As legendary French techno pioneer Laurent Garnier testified, “Eddie is one of the (too) rare producers these days that are keeping deep, soulful techno music alive.”

The key to the authenticity in Merced’s whole approach lies in the roots of the sound, tracking everything back to its source to understand where house and techno have come from in order to better take it forward. Merced’s life has been immersed in music since soaking up his dad’s love of freestyle and early 80s electro and heading off on his own voyage of exploration. From an affinity for soul, funk and disco through to the full spectrum of electronic music new and old, Merced’s appetite for sincere expression has been fuel for his own sharply-focused music. 

He established R4808n as a platform for his creative vision, framing the epic scope of his synth-rich production with the alluring intrigue of clandestine mysteries both of this earth and beyond. Elsewhere, Merced’s productions have been recognised and carried by scene-leading labels like Upon.You Records and Marco Bailey’s MB Elektronics, Yousef’s Circus Recordings and Brothers’ Vibe’s iconic New Jersey house imprint Mixx Records. His breakthrough release From Within, which also gives his istreem radio show its name, was carried by Gabcat back in 2016. 

As a DJ, Merced has played across the US, in the UK and mainland Europe, bringing a hi-octane energy to dancefloor settings, while his radio shows and studio mixes make space for slower, more introspective sounds that round out his musical identity. At all times, he keeps a handle on that vital deep techno, Detroit-inspired soul element that marks out his music. It’s a cohesive approach which has rightly drawn support from such respect luminaries as Colin Dale, Karotte, Ken Ishii and Claude Young Jr, while Carl Cox famously worked stems from Merced’s track ‘Tri-State Hustle’ during a hybrid live set at Ultra Music Festival 2022. 

True to techno’s origins as a fusion of technology and soul, Eddie Merced’s mission lies in the depth of his expression and the places he can take you - his is deeply rooted music heading into the future, reaching skywards as it hits you deep within.

Testimonials:
"Eddie is one of the (too) rare producers these days that are keeping deep soulful melodic Techno music alive. Been a big fan of his productions since day one!" - Laurent Garnier

“Eddie is a super talented DJ - producer who I noticed works really hard at his craft and at the moment is on an upward trajectory with some amazing production and captivating DJ sets under his belt. Definitely one to watch!” - Colin Dale

Mind The Gap #365 with J Zed - Best Of 2022, Part 2!!

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