Techno

Hot House III

Westend - Excuses EP

In the midst of a garage and house music revival, Taiki & Nulight take on the darker, more bass-heavy side of the spectrum, receiving support from global heavyweights such as Disclosure, Crookers and Skream. On their first Party Like Us EP Key'ed, the boys deliver a collection of four brand new, extremely dancefloor-friendly tracks brimming with bass, including a collaboration with label boss AC Slater. Innovation is the name of the game and Key'ed advances the modern house and garage movement another step into the future.

For fans of Disclosure, Duke Dumont, Foamo, Claude Von Stroke.

Full release due out July 30, 2013!

Taiki & Nulight - Key'ed

Adam Beyer’s Drumcode juggernaut attracts more fans and critical plaudits with each passing year. Holding firm on its future facing ethos, techno’s number one label presents a new volume in its acclaimed A-Sides series with 20 prime tracks to signify its 20th anniversary. 

Such is the volume of quality music Adam Beyer receives throughout the course of the year, releasing all of it would be impossible. Enter the blue chip A-Sides series: a chance for the quality-obsessive label head to issue a collection of outstanding tracks that couldn’t fit in their regular EP release schedule. 

With an eye on future talent, as much as the label’s established roster of heavy-hitters, the compilation showcases the full breadth of Drumcode’s multifaceted techno sound, equal parts inspiring and functional. 

Led by the stealth techno funk of ‘Nine of You’, Beyer’s deft collaboration with Mark Reeve, the compilation takes in exciting highlights from big guns such as Alan Fitzpatrick, Dustin Zahn, Bart Skils, Pleasurekraft, Luca Agnelli, Jay Lumen, Kaiserdisco and Gary Beck. 

The rich vein of form displayed by emerging techno talent is similarly given prime position. Rising DJ/producer Boxia makes his Drumcode debut, fresh from a well-received warm up set for the crew at the hugely successful Junction 2 festival in London, while the likes of Enrico Sangiuliano, Juan Sanchez, Ian O’Donovan and Timmo also drop fire, establishing their credentials as some of the most promising talent breaking through the ranks in 2016. 

Reinforcing the global scope of the label, artists such as The Junkies from Toronto and Layton Giordani from New York, prove techno is winning a place in the heart of the new generation of artists coming out of North America. 

Secret Cinema & Egbert – Maximaal - Drumcode - DC159

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Marc Spence and GAWP team up for their first collaborative EP titled "Trains" that's quickly chugging its way towards dancefloors this summer. Marc's recent releases touch bass with the likes of OWSLA, Medium Rare, House Mag, This Ain't Bristol and his own imprint, Box Of Cats, while GAWP, in addition to launching the successful new radio show GAWP Presents, has signed his brand of house music onto imprints like Get Twisted, DIRTYBIRD, Night shift, Cheap Thrills and of coarse, Perfect Driver. 

The EP is comprised of two tracks, the first of which, "Packin" delivers the funky forward thinking sound we love so much at PD. It's got just the right amount of groove to keep the floor moving. The second and darker of the two songs titled "Barkmore" takes us on an ever-rising, trippy adventure through sound design. With mentions of the windy city the artists pay homage to the home of house, Chicago. We love both of the tunes and we're sure you will too.

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Marc Spence, GAWP - Barkmore - OUT NOW

Today, Caroline Cecil, known to the world as WHIPPED CREAM, links up with NEST for an EP telling a story of self-awareness and untiring persistence.

The three-track PERSISTENCE EP sees her focus on refining the distinct hues of her production, with each track embodying a state of mind that either spurs her artistry, or holds her back. The A-side “IGNORANT” is unforgiving and angry, while the B-side “SELFISH” is nonchalant and eerie.

All three are available for free download here -- nesthq.com/whipped-cream-persistence-nest079

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New EP out with the @sweat-it-out-music family!

"WESTEND lives in New York. Every day of the week, there's a rocking party. Every day of the week, there's an inspiration. And every day of the week, he's getting inspired... how do I know?

Well... check these two babies in the form of the EXCUSES EP in the first of what I daresay will be many releases on our beloved CLUB SWEAT."

-Team Sweat

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Westend - Excuses

Westend - Ready Set Go

Harvard Bass & Green Velvet - Lazer Beams

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MGMT: westend@ayita.com
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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.