Black Book ID's: Chapter 1

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Techne Release 023 || Noizu - Middle

Label boss Noizu is back on TECHNE with a club-ready banger entitled 'Middle', his first record back on his label since 'Summer 91 (Looking Back). With a strong vocal line, slick drum patterns, and pumping bass, 'Middle' is the summer anthem we've all been waiting for.

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Middle

Noizu - Middle (Extended Mix)

Listen & Download: https://ffm.to/drinkee-vcjsrmx

Sofi Tukker - Drinkee (Vintage Culture & John Summit Remix)

Drinkee (Vintage Culture & John Summit Remix)

Listen & Download: https://ffm.to/suncameup

Sofi Tukker & John Summit - Sun Came Up

Sun Came Up

Sofi Tukker & John Summit - Sun Came Up (Extended Mix)

Olympia

You've Done Enough (John Summit Remix)

Human (feat. Echoes)

Human (feat. Echoes) [Joshwa Remix]

WEISS - Aint Me WIthout You (Westend Remix)

For One Night

Time of the Season

The Same Note, Different Year

Who Are You? (Chris Lake Remix)

@westend-burner

MGMT: westend@ayita.com
BOOKINGS - Wasserman/ CAA
USA/ROW: lhandelsman@teamwass.com
jmoss@teamwass.com

PROMO: https://www.tstack.app/westend
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Westend has emerged as one of house music's most promising artists. The New York native's ever-expanding sonic footprint was instrumental in drafting the blueprint for the sound of modern tech house and helped usher in an era that has seen American artists once again push to the forefront of dance music culture.

As a teenager during the blog house era, he fell in love with the sounds of artists like MSTRKRFT, The Bloody Beetroots, and Justice. Compelled to replicate those groundbreaking sounds, he dove head first into production classes at the Bronx High School of Science, the alma mater of famed synth engineer Robert Moog. 

His ability to remain on the leading edge while staying true to the roots of house music has created peak dancefloor moments for ravers across the globe and led to releases on esteemed imprints like Repopulate Mars, Insomniac, Armada, and D4 D4NCE. As one of Beatport's top ten best-selling tech house producers, hit records like 2021's "Jumpin'"—with fellow New Yorker CID—have not only spent weeks dominating the top of the charts, they've landed into the crates of MK, Diplo, Lee Foss, John Summit, and Sonny Fodera. 

Each passing year brings breakthrough moments. In 2022 he collaborated with Latin house kingpin, HUGEL, and Cumbiafrica on "Aguila," which sat in the top ten for staggering eight weeks. In 2023 he collaborated with longtime friend Noizu on the rave-tinged anthem "Push To Start," which quickly rocketed to peak positions on the tech house and overall chart.

And while he continues to climb the charts, he's also been a faithful steward of the producer community leading the Kick and Bass network, where he shares his vast production knowledge with several hundred budding producers. 

Beyond his production prowess, Westend crisscrosses the country, regularly performing at festivals and clubs from EDC and CRSSD to Shambhala and The Brooklyn Mirage. In 2023 he made his first forays onto the international scene with gigs in Liverpool and a coveted slot on Insomniac's kineticFIELD at EDC Mexico.

Westend's creativity is constantly expanding. His plans for the coming year include launching his label in late 2023 and embarking on his first solo headline tour. His remarkable journey from throwing micro-raves for New York high schoolers to headlining festival stages exemplifies how the DIY spirit of dance music continues to permeate the culture.