Hailing from Graz, Austria; Lisana are two sisters who love melodic, deep House music. Making moves in the last 12 months, the Austrian duo have provided a DJ mix for Knights of the Turntable to introduce themselves to the world.

Future Stars - Lisana

As promised, here is the first episode of our new series focused on our scene's local heroes. First up is Middlesbrough's Ste Guthrie.

It's a known fact that there we all have in out local scenes, them few chosen ones that have tirelessly performed, supported and nurtured the dance floors in their areas. Local resident DJ's who have put nights on at a loss or barely breaking even just to get the DJ talent they want behind the decks not just just for themselves but for the grinning, sweaty dance floors they've meticulously curated over a built up time.

Coming from the North East scene, we thought what better way to start this exploration of the unsung hero than to go to our own roots. Around the Teeside area of the UK there has always been a wealth of talent. Going back to the legendary Havana or Philmores then The Arena, Culture at Tall Trees or Sugar Shack at The Empire to name but a few, the area has spawned some incredible DJ talent over the years. 

Hailing from the steely province of Middlesbrough known for it's industrial capabilities, love of football, connection to the River Tees and the infamous 'Parmo', Ste Guthrie is a name well respected in the area of Teeside. We've seen Ste spin a few times over the years and his close ties with the likes of Denney (who is also from these parts) has took him to perform at legendary clubs like Back to Basics in Leeds where Ste also studied music at Leeds Met. We sat down with Ste for a quick chat about his life and DJ career recently just before he recorded a live DJ mix for us, here's what went down.

Local Heroes Episode 1 - Ste Guthrie

Next up in our Future Stars series is Bedfordshire native Danny Snowden who has provided us with a exclusive mix for your pleasure.

Tracklist:

Danny Snowden – The Right Time (Original Mix) [released 1st April]
Danny Snowden – Routine (Original Mix) [release date TBA]
Danny Snowden – Neo’s Scene (Original Mix) [released 1st April]
Danny Snowden – I know (Original Mix) [PIV045]
Danny Snowden – Mist (Original Mix) [released 1st April]
Danny Snowden – Where The Heart Lies (Original Mix) [PIV045]
Danny Snowden – Dusk (Original Mix) [release date TBA)
Danny Snowden – Next Chapter (Original Mix) [released 1st April]
Danny Snowden – Can You Reach [UNSIGNED]
Danny Snowden – Remember (Original Mix) [PIV045]

Future Stars - Danny Snowden [Exclusive Mix]

Knights of the Turntable head honcho Griff delivers a pumping 4/4 edit of a classic 1973 track from the NYC disco funk band The Fatback Band. Please share and leave a comment if you fancy getting the WAV feel free, it free.

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Griff - Phatback (Griff's Extended Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Back By Dope Demand (Griff's Straight Up Remix)

King Bee - Back By Dope Demand (Griff's Straight Up Remix)

The first of our new mix series 'Knight Tales' introduces our community to Ten Fingerz, co-founder of Frappé Records.

Ten Fingerz « Jeux de Mains » Influences Mix / Vinyl Only

 1 – Soul Provider – I Don't Know (Acapella)

2 – Erik Ellman – Tribal Disco

3 – The Sunburst Band – Magnificent Mango (Dave Lee Journey to The Fruit Mix)

4 – Art Of Tones & Chatobaron – La Chatte Au Baron

5 – Love Explosion Edit – Austin Ato's I Love your Edit Mix

6 – Galaxy People –  A Mystical Journey (UBP Mix)

7 – Nick Holder – Eddie's Groove

8 – Funk Force Project – Funk in NJ

9 – DJ Sneak – High

10 – The Republic – Earthshaker

11 – Maison Blanche – Dexter on the Dancefloor

12 – Cheek – Venus Sunshine People  (Mousse T's ruff cut mix)

13 – Gusto – Headbanger

14 – Smitty vs John Kelley – Universal Love Vibration (Angel Alanis Remix)

15 – DJ Jes – Good For The Soul (Mazi's remix)

16 – DJ Sneak – Chicago House Music

17 – Studio 45 – Freak It (Rob Mello's No Ears Remix)

18 – Deborah Aime La Bagarre (Victoire Disco)

19 – DJ Sneak – Ever Been to Miami

20 – Stacy Kidd – Getting on Down (Dub Mix)

21 – Anita Ward – Don't Drop my love

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Norma Jean Wright - I Like Love (Griff's Solitary Edit)

Dave Seaman returns to his Selador label this January with the 'Virgo Ryzin' EP backed by remixes from Audiojack, Joeski, Sasha Braemer and Loco & Jam.

Dave Seaman is a name synomous with British dance music. Since the 1990's Dave has been part of many dance floor hits either as part of the Brothers In Rhythm guise alongside Steve Anderson that produced remixes from the likes of the Pet Shop Boys, Bowie, U2 and Michael Jackson or as under his solo identity that became famous for the iconic Renaissance mix series or his impressive Global Underground series.
The former Mixmag editor has certainly been a ever shining beacon in the UK underground scene and now he returns to his co-run label Selador that since 2013 has released tracks from the likes of Robert Babicz, Cristoph, Third Son, Dubspeeka, Habischman, Quivver and Piemont.

We're proud here at KOTT to have the full premiere of the Loco & Jam remix of 'Virgo Ryzin'.  The Northern Irish based techno duo made up of Lloyd Reid and James Peoples has since 2007 became a growing outfit and has already appeared on labels like Suara, Toolroom Trax, Rekluse, MB Elektronics, Tronic and Monika Kruse's Terminal M. With their tracks getting support from the likes of Pan-Pot, Carl Cox, Carl Craig, Green Velvet, Solomon and Hot Since 82, this new remix should be getting played on your dance floors globally very soon.

'Virgo Ryzin' will be released via Beatport (pre-order here) from Monday 22nd January, 2018 and other outlets two weeks later.

Virgo Ryzin

#KOTTPremiere - Dave Seaman - Virgo Ryzin (Loco & Jam Rmx)[Selador]

Hotline Fling

PREMIERE | Tom Jay - Hotline Fling (Music Makes Sense Vol.1) [Sense Traxx]

Genre busting producer Jamie Trench is back on his Roots For Bloom early September with the 'Spectrum' EP, here we have the premiere of 'That Teebs' from the release.

Hailing from Milton Keynes, Jamie Trench has been involved in the house music scene for quite some time now. He's appeared on lineups from the Warehouse Project and Ministry of Sound in the UK as well as landing spots in International hotspot Ibiza at the likes of Space, The Zoo Project and Privilege.

Production wise Trench has a wealth of material already with labels such as Tsuba, VIVa Music, Kaluki, Music is Love and his own Roots For Bloom graced by his gifted hand. Now ready to commence the back end of the year, Jamie is set to release this new EP 'Spectrum' and we have one of the tracks as premiere, we give you 'That Teebs.'

Driven by a steady 4/4 tempo, the track plunges deep with it's raw, gnarly bass splutters and mechanical synth melodies. The female vocal adds a warmer tone working with whirring fx lines to flavour this big room weapon.

The 'Spectrum' EP will land early September via Roots For Bloom.

Premiere | Jamie Trench - That Teebs (Roots For Bloom)

The pairing of Dachshund and Eddie Niguel are our next premiere as we take am exclusive look at 'DXE' from 'We Are Friends' EP on Integrity Records.

Swiss producer Dachshund joins forces with Integrity Records head honcho Eddie Niguel this January to give us the classy 'We Are Friends' EP. Dachshund real name Oliver Doret has been for over a decade producing high end minimal house with nuances of techno which has landed him on labels like Noir and Nick Curly's 8bit Records.

Eddie Niguel is a Singapore-based Dj/producer who has been prominent in the Asian underground scene for quite some time. Supported in the past by the likes of KiNK, Disclosure and Heidi, his 'Journey' EP from back in 2015 on Midnight Shift Records a particular highlight in the hard working Singaporean's career so far.

This new track 'EDX' features as part of the upcoming EP 'We Are Friends' out January 21st via Eddie's own Integrity Records. The track itself is a deeply burning house groove with classic 4/4 lines laced with weaponised acid-like bass lines. The swing is inherently perfectly creating a instant head nodding whilst flavouring the sound is evolving, bright synth hooks, shimmering atmospheric pads and quick female vocal hits. This is made for the dance floor.

The 'We Are Friends' EP will be released on January 21st, 2019 via Integrity Records. Pre order here.

We Are Friends (Part II)

PREMIERE | Dachshund + Eddie Niguel - DXE (Integrity Records)

Super excited to have a premiere from the legendary Tyree Cooper and the T.C.Crew that's out today on Music For Freaks as part of the 'Reclaim The Underground Vol.2' EP.

Out My Kitchen

Premiere | T.C.Crew - Out My Kitchen (Music For Freaks)

Mysterious producer said to be from the streets of Paris, And Solo has dropped this funky edit entitled 'Disco Dancer' that really brings the superfunk to the dance floors (whenever that might be!). It's available as a free download too.

*Premiere* And Solo - Disco Dancer (Free Download)

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