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Here's part 2 of my 3-part tribute to the mighty Stress Records, streamed live on Facebook on Saturday 4th Sep 2021. 

This mix bridges the gap from the pure House sound of Stress (Part 1) across to the 'Progressive House' sound emerging into Stress releases throughout the mid-1990s. Some of the label's biggest tunes were released during this period, and also feature in this mix. 

Tracklisting:
Chris & James - Fox Force Five (Playboys Dub)
Coyote - Troy (Chris & James Remix)
Balouga Boys - Blackjack
Riviera Splash - I Love Paris (Chalet Dub)
All Boxed In - Happen (Tolley's Stressed Remix)
Joy For Life - Prime Mover (Grass Island Mix)
Z100 - Testa Don't Stop (Hammondia Mix)
Anthony White - Love Me Tonight (Way Out West Remix)
Mindwarp - Too (Trickle v Flood Mix)
Chris & James - Tune In (Zammo's Remix)
Brothers Love Dubs - The Mighty Ming (Route 66 Remix)
Bubbleman - Theme From Bubbleman (Groundlevel Sweep Remix)
Riviera Splash - Breakline (Club Dub)
Bedrock - For What You Dream Of (Full On Renaissance Mix)
Lost Tribe - Gimme A Smile (Delorme vs Dharma Bums Mix)
Route 66 - Revolution (Original Maverick Mix)
Daphne - Change (Brothers In Rhythm Mix)

I'll be going live with the final part of my tribute to Stress Records on Saturday 18th September on Facebook. Add me as a friend, or join the Stress Records Facebook group to catch the mix live. 

Until then, enjoy the mix you scoundrels xx

Marcus Stubbs - A Tribute To Stress Records Pt. 2 (Livestream 4th Sep 2021)

DIFFER @ DNS & SHYFT

I would say "Circus EP" is a bit groovier than previously. I've been working a lot more with bass. Before, my music was more minimal with a shuffle techno vibe but for this release I didn't do any shuffle. I guess you could call this my new sound. It's in between tech house and techno. The bass is more housey anyway, but the energy is still techno.

Common Sense (original track) SCI+TEC

Shake It (original track) - Circus EP, SCI+TEC

Mica Wagner - Opening Sacro by Mëstiza / Agua Bendita (March 2023)

The first Freeborn Records Podcast containing 99% productions by Freeborn Records artists!

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Zwischen hardcore-Nostalgie, klassischer Disco und Wahnsinnsfahrt auf dem Eis.

Aroma+Flash @Eisdisco Leipzig 25.11.23

Bulbul Radio 011 - @imthebrahma [ Tagine Groovs ]

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Local Singles – Dazed & Confused (Gabe the Babe Remix) 🎶🔥

Gabe the Babe flips Local Singles’ “Dazed & Confused” (originally released on Vibrancy) into a funky, groovy tech house bootleg built for the club. With rolling basslines and punchy grooves, this one’s ready for DJs and party people worldwide.

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La Doti

La Doti (Original Mix)

'Backflash' – as the title of Kellerkind's new EP on Stil vor Talent rightly suggests – is a full-blown blast from the past that utilises 80s aesthetics in order to craft a wonderfully contemporary EP much in vain of the en vogue sound of 2011: slow, forceful goovers with basslines so big, they might just crush you. Nothing less was to be expected of the charismatic Swiss producer Marco Biagini who has already proven his wide-ranging understanding of house music with tracks like 'Länzer is a Dänzer' or 'Groovebox'. 
On the A-side, the title track works around a delicately crafted, vintage Miami synth lead: while it naturally provides 'Backflash' with a nostalgic touch, its mellow qualities are lifted by a dangerously obese bassline and devilishly catchy hook. Add Kellerkind's impressive ear for groove and vocal sampling, and you're on to an absolute winner. Moving on, Niko Schwind's remix of 'Backflash' subtly shifts the original’s elements around while extending on its vocal sample – a soulful voice urges the listener to 'get it right'. When the break introduces Schwind's trademark piano keys and shuffling rhythmic structures, it's clear that the SVT stalwart is once again on target here. 
Kellerkind continues to explore the vintage theme on the B-side with 'Disco Light', whose laser synths, mesmerising bleeps and chugging bass might just catapult you back to Paradise Garage in '78, were it not for the track's classicist house percussion. Finally, 'Down To' brings the fun back to the dancefloor as Kellerkind's own deep vocal hums serve to replace a traditional bassline. Underlined by yet another beguiling synth motif, ‘Down To’ concludes this stunningly retro-futuristic EP, which is both, sonically coherent and viciously enjoyable. A brilliant start to 2012!

Backflash

|10.10.2012| Sidney Charles @ Suicide Circus, Berlin

Koen Groeneveld&Ahmet Sendil_Turboprop_Ahmet Sendil Mix

Sidney Charles has mastered the art of high impact house music that comes with a signature sense of depth, melody and groove. That unique style has made the Hamburg-born DJ, producer and label boss one of the underground's most prominent names: last year was his busiest ever with multiple chart-topping releases, high profile support from Radio 1 and standout gigs across the world. In 2023, the proven tastemaker will focus on his already influential Heavy House Society label and launch its new residency at Watergate in Berlin.
The last year has seen Sidney make an indelible mark on the scene. He played in Ibiza at the likes of Amnesia, DC10 and Cova Santa. He played to large crowds across several South American countries and all over the US from Miami to Las Vegas to New York and LA. He played in key Spanish cities at Input, Fabrik Madrid, Weekend Beach Festival, frequently visited Italy, played in the Netherlands multiple times a month and cemented his close relationship at UK hotbeds like Manchester's Warehouse Project and Leeds' Mint Warehouse.
Whether playing to a close and compact crowd in a small basement or tearing up a vast festival main stage, Sidney knows how to join the dots between the past and the present. He manages to open up new house worlds with his educated selections but never forgets to blow up the dance floor in the process. Just like his productions, his DJ sets are full of surprises, twists and turns but also rooted in physical grooves. His love of jazz, hip hop and funk and his vast knowledge of the 90s sounds always shine through with plenty of heavy bass which makes the Sidney Sound so irresistible.
Years after his first breakout hit, Sidney continues to hit the top of the charts with his newest creations. In 2022 there were three separate number ones on three different labels in Beatport's genre charts. They came on his own label, Eastenderz and Hot Creations, while he has also signed to the likes of No Art, Locus, PIV and Do Not Sleep amongst many more.
Sidney's Heavy House Society is already a respected go-to outlet for solid and innovative house music. It mixes up releases from top-tier artists and well curated new school talents such as Kolter (aka Djoko), Luuk Van Dijk, Locklead, Madvilla, Luca Donzelli, M-High and many more. As well as a collab EP with Kolter in 2023, Sidney will also head up the label nights, Heavy House Society, under the famous LED ceiling of Berlin's cult club Watergate. He has solo EPs in the works for the label as well as Cécille Records, MicroHertz and PIV; and will get in the studio with East End Dubs. All this is proof that Sidney Charles is at the top of his game.

|10.10.2012| Sidney Charles @ Suicide Circus, Berlin

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