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No newcomer to the music scene Gene Farris started Djing when he was 17.  Gene then slide effortlessly from behind the turn table to in front of drum machines and synthesizers ….releasing his first track back in 1995 on Relief Records. Gene is one of the reasons why we have the music scene we have today.  He has worked with and learned from some of the very best….like the Chicago’s House legendary DJ ….Ron Hardy and the infamous Lil Louis. He has always known how to get crowds up on their feet and keep them there…and when he wanted to start doing the tracker side of things he began recording on Relief Records…following and sometimes leading that Chicago track tradition.
Now here we are today…some 24 years later spellbound by his newest album…THEN & NOW.   We are finding ourselves unable to turn this new album off….unable to even fast forward from one track to another.  One minute he takes us back to his early days with the heavy beats and pounding rhythm of some all time fan favorites like Sight & Sound, Perkin Hard, & Pitrippin….and the next he has catapulted us into the grimy…throbbing new cuts like My Love, Spin Cycle, & Shimmy Shimmy.

29 cuts on one album….12 new songs and 17 previously digitally unreleased cuts

You can feel Gene’s heart and soul in each track.  While your body responds to each note…each throbbing beat….you are once again connected to that unmistakable combination of talent, timing, rhythm and undeniable passion.  There is no denying that he is here to stay….getting better with each new beat….and leaving no mistake in anyone’s mind that the best is yet to come.


Gene Farris - Spin Cycle

Amor

Roberto Surace - Amor (Original Mix)

Ron Costa - Owl Jolson [Toolroom]
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Ron Costa - Owl Jolson [Toolroom]

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🐆A blazing tech house weapon with LFO funkiness, this new release on Twinspin Records is sure to ignite dancefloors everywhere that filthy filthy tech house is played! Check out Funky by Leopard Step! Let me know what you think in the comments. If you like it, please share!🐆

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Funky

My remix of Volkoder's deep house track, 'Sensation'. 

also on youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMsV-b3brvQ

enjoy.

VOLKODER - SENSATION / t r y s r e m i x

CID & Taylr Renee - Fancy $hit (Soar Edit) FREE DWL

This is the lead track from our debut EP on Knee Deep In Sound released on Friday the 25th of September

Leftwing & Kody - Carnival - Knee Deep In Sound - OUT NOW

DC172 comes on behalf of Brazilian born Vinicius Honorio, a now London based producer and DJ who is making some serious in-roads amongst a new breed of techno artists. Having already released on labels such as Pig&Dan’s Elevate and dubspeeka’s Skeleton, the next natural step in his progression comes in the form of a release on Drumcode. 

‘Through The Darkness’ is a masterclass in darkened techno grooves, with each one of the four tracks managing to show off Honorio’s skill as a producer and just why he is firing on all cylinders. The release kicks off with ‘Walking Shadow’, a track that has been a key part of Adam Beyer’s sets at the tail end of 2016 and in to the new year. This tense, brooding affair has certainly garnered a lot of attention of late and it’s clear to see why. The title track ‘Through The Darkness’ is a much more of a stripped back cut, jam-packed with a haunting vocal hook, driving basslines and slick drums. This is one for the late night mischief makers. ‘Desolate’ is another hard-hitter, managing to perfectly balance that signature Honorio groove and pounding drums that adds depth to his productions. The release closes with the atmospheric ‘Out For Blood’, which is loaded with vintage rave stabs and weighty basslines – This one is meant to played in dark and sweaty rooms.

Vinicius Honorio - Walking Shadow - Drumcode - DC172

Adam Beyer’s Drumcode is growing from strength to strength, year after year, with a non-stop release schedule showcasing both the labels new and most established artists with cutting edge techno beats. After 20 years since its inception, Drumcode continues to push the boundaries, firmly grounding their position as the world’s No.1 techno label.

Drumcode’s youngest rising star, Layton Giordani, exploded on to the scene after his debut album “Where It Begins” back in February, after scoring some of the biggest festivals in Europe this summer, he now returns with an exciting collab titled “Live Again”.

NY born and bred, Danny Tenaglia has always been a true inspiration for Layton since his teenage years, so when the opportunity to collaborate with the fellow NY legend was on the cards, it was a dream come true.

Danny and Layton join forces for the lead track ‘Live Again’. Its deep and dark with a slowly building pad wrapping around a modulating synthetic hook. The dark and effected vocal echo takes the track into a hypnotic vibe.

‘Take It Back’ delivers a pumping drive the moment it fires up. Snapping percussive force and an infectious rhythmic groove will unhinge dance floors nationwide, whilst ‘Secrets of Vibration’ has a rattling, yet blistering low end presence to it.

The New Yorkers unite on this energetic and exciting collab.

Layton Giordani feat. Danny Tenaglia - Live Again - Drumcode - DC180

Drumcode favourite Harvey McKay returns to the label with a darker new sound.

The Glaswegian has been a regular contributor over the years, highlighted by the memorable ‘The Illusion of Control’ EP in 2014 and his newer work with brother Ryan under the Alias moniker. Earlier this year Drumcode released the duo’s ‘Pentatonic’ EP and featured a mix on Adam Beyer’s radio, which included ‘Black Dolphin’, kickstarting the hype on the track.

Named after the infamous Russian prison, the title track is dark, tough, deeply textured brooding affair, with a menacing touch than runs through its core. McKay then brings in a huge synth line and changes up the dynamic of the track, giving it a powerful and driving feel. ‘Retox’ is a dark and twisted heavy-hitting cut, driven by aggressive drums and bassline, while a hypnotic synth line sustains a sense of tension throughout the six-minute track. Concluding the package is ‘Cover Up’, a fantastic stripped back exploration into dark atmospheric techno territory that’s tailor made for the winter warehouse raving season.

Harvey McKay - Black Dolphin - Drumcode - DC182

Speshial EP

Unique

The seventh volume of Drumcode’s annual A-Sides compilation hits with no less than 10 debuts for the label, with Charlotte de Witte, ANNA, B.Traits and Scuba’s SCB project, among the collection of topline artists to release their maiden productions on the imprint. 

Over two decades into its lifespan, Drumcode keeps evolving and excelling, pushing techno forward while remaining wholly respectful of its roots. This reputation for progression was further fueled this summer with its inaugural festival at the NDSM Docklands in Amsterdam, featuring a long list of heavyweights including Nicole Moudaber, Joseph Capriati, Amelie Lens and Ida Engberg, among others. 

As ever, the A-Sides compilation provides a timely opportunity to showcase the full range of its sonic repertoire, with Adam Beyer scrupulously selecting 22 unreleased tracks that have taken prime position in his sets over recent months. 

Outstanding all-round talent ANNA kicks off the compilation with ‘Portable Paradise’, a pulsating cut that sets the tone for the top-shelf club cuts to follow. Also entering the debut field with their first ever Drumcode dalliances are B.Traits and Charlotte de Witte. The esteemed Canadian selector offers up ‘I Feel The Music’, a euphonic track that’s been sought after since spring, and the Belgian ballista unlocks a thick-edged club bomb in ‘Remember.’

Leaders of Drumcode’s new brigade, exciting Brazilian Wehbba and British techno alchemist Boxia set out to impress. Wehbba’s straight-talking ‘Just’ hits with an immediate sense of urgency before neck-snap claps strike with force, and Boxia’s ‘Final Call’ elicits physical engagement with mellifluous vocals and soaring pads. 

Continuously looking to bolster the profiles of emerging talent, Berlin-based producers Weska and Juliet Fox are brought into the fold with equally engaging razor-sharp tracks that are primed to do lasting damage. 

Other notable highlights include an exhilarating workout from Reset Robot - the most released artist on Beyer’s imprint Truesoul – as he lands on Drumcode for the first time. And tastemaker’s favourite Jel Ford makes a welcome return as he ushers in techno rhythms with bustling breaks in ‘Nightshade.’

Elsewhere, support from label mainstays comes in from Bart Skils, who offers a work of consummate skill in ‘West Of The Moon.’ Alan Fitzpatrick, who’s been heavily featured across the A-Side series, joins forces with Scuba as he operates as his uncompromising alias SCB. The result is a propulsive floor-gripper that testifies to their masterful deftness as co-producers. Formidable duos Dense & Pika and Pig&Dan also contribute with powerful compositions.

Secret Cinema & Reinier Zonneveld - Pain Thing - Drumcode - DC195

Layton Giordani steps up for his first solo EP of 2018.

In terms of pedigrees, it doesn’t get finer than Layton Giordani. The Brooklyn-born DJ/producer followed up his lauded debut album of 2017, with a collaboration with Danny Tenaglia to close out the year and marked the summer of 2018 with a three-way collaboration with Adam Beyer and Green Velvet, ‘Space Date’. The period has been a big one for Layton personally, also. From humble beginnings in his native NYC as an Output resident, to being thrust into the bustle of the European club and festival circuit, he’s enjoyed a stint living in Amsterdam, growing and developing over this time. All these experiences have had a fundamental influence on him and his music. The four-track EP ‘Phase II’ represents a new chapter for this exciting talent.

Beginning with ‘New York to Amsterdam’, a track that draws inspiration from a classic by Yves Deruyter, Layton’s work packs a memorable punch as tough acidic undertones and brain scrambling synth effects undulate raising the intensity, making it a perfect opener for Adam Beyer when he played Berghain earlier this year. ‘Body Language’ follows, a track written when Layton was scrubbed out of touring for a month courtesy of a shattered elbow from a skating accident. Not wasting the downtime, he’s crafted a cut that’s sleek, sexy and smart, with a seductive vocal and rousing melodic riff that runs throughout. ‘Black Mirror’, stays true to its dystopic name, a stomping rave cut that pummels dancefloors with a menacing lead synth that’s purpose built for the cold months ahead. ‘Enter the Stratosphere’ is steely electro-tinged techno paired with atmospheric licks of melody, awhile maintaining the artist’s trademark low-end chug. A classy conclusion to an EP from one of techno’s brightest talents.

Layton Giordani - New York to Amsterdam - Drumcode - DC198

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Like A Freak EP

TB Premiere: LUCASMB - Like A Freak [Tech Avenue Records]

Tipys and Tipys

Tipys and Tipys (Original Mix)

Stream // Download: https://Toolroom.lnk.to/ThisIs2021TS

Toolroom deliver the 2021 instalment of their flagship ‘This Is Toolroom’ series, featuring a trio of collaborations from Mark Knight alongside new music from Illyus & Barrientos, Danny Howard, Rene Amesz, Maxinne and more.

A project which not only sets the tone for the year ahead, but also one packed full of new and exclusive cuts from the #ToolroomFamily. ‘This Is Toolroom’ remains as a yearly highlight and a must-have offering for house music lovers across the globe. Leading the charge is head honcho Mark Knight who delivers a trio of collaborations, with surging talent Siege, rising duo Frederick & Kusse and fellow UK pairing Tuff London. Further huge partnerships follow with house regulars Illyus & Barrientos and Danny Howard on whilst a transatlantic combination of Raumakustik, Gene Farris and DJ Rae deliver ‘Breathe In’.

Add in huge tracks from Toolroom favourites Maxinne, Rene Amesz, Alex Preston, Mason and Sophia Essel, it’s clear to see that Toolroom are kicking off the year in style, delivering yet another essential collection of feel-good, lively and accomplished house productions.

This Is Toolroom 2021

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Raumakustik, Gene Farris & DJ Rae - Breathe In (Extended Mix)

Being considered relatively known on the international scene, Marseille based DJ and producer Matt Sassari has suitably proven his strength in both the studio and behind the decks. With releases on notable labels such as CR2 / Truesoul / Panterre Musique / Terminal M / Intec / Relief. Matts unique blend of Techno and Tech House made his first top 1 overall beatport chart with 'Put A Record On' in 2019. Followed by his newest 'Give it to me' record an official adaptation of Timbaland’s 2007 Hip-Hop classic and US Billboard #1 + #1 UK Singles Chart, featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake. ‘Give It To Me’ has been recently certified Gold Disc. Implementing his effortless live style on stage, Matt’s productions have proven to be popular and resulted in over 12 million monthly Spotify listeners and taking him across the globe. With continued support from likes of Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati, Chris Leibing, Nicole Moudaber. This is just the beginning for Matt Sassari.

Unique

Matt Sassari

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