On the ferry to Nanaimo rave dancing and people are staring.

Hella fire and nice to hear this UK bass sound again

Here’s my set from @valhallafestival at Asgard stage on Saturday June 29th (7pm) where I had the pleasure of getting the party warmed up; track list below. 

I would like to extend my deepest thank you to all the volunteers, crew, staff, stage and sound design and artists that came together to make Valhalla 2024 a truly incredible vibe. Lots of love to Adin (A-Bomb) the Valhalla Stage Crews Ryan, JP, Darren et al, Erinn, Jordie, Ray, Sarah, Amber and all of the volunteers for keeping the dream alive in the Great North. Can’t wait for next year.

Big hug to all the performers that played at Lief's Beach this year (@civillianwashere, @itsharleybtch, @ricky-biz, Abomb, @elle-fast, @handsometiger , @lilcis , @adekn_bass , @j_digs , dron3 , @melfunctionmusic , @philip-austrom and @keeganjaymes . Thank’s to those of you who travelled far to come share your music with us.

Tracklist:
Kendrick Lamar - Money Trees (AYYBO)
Basement Jaxx - Red Alert (Kyle Watson)
Veritas - Higher Energy
REV3NGE - Tell a Friend (AJSE)
Champion - We Multiply
Jamie Unknown - Pressure
DJ Jackum - Ladbroke Grove
Gene Farris - We Work the Bass (Ricco Edit)
Harry Ley - The Doctor
Stuart Ojelay - Disco’s Revenge (Ricco Edit)
Cajmere - Brighter Days
Chicago - Street Player (Andrew L)
Sammy Virji - If You Need
Tony Quattro - Slugger (DAMN SON)

See you on the dance floor at @bass-c0ast~

Valhalla Festival 2024

Smalltown DJs are a West Coast favourite.  Their lively sets are groove laden and they light up the dance floor.  Listen to their Main Stage set recorded live at  Bass Coast Festival 2024

@smalltowndjs

Smalltown DJs Live at Bass Coast 2024

As an older DJ, I struggle with whether or not to still make time for my passion.   With age and family comes responsibility and the inner battle is always what I should be doing, versus what I want to do. Do I make another mix? Is there even a point? 🤷‍♂️ Do I keep trying to make "fetch" happen? Well as much as I try, DJing is something that is just in me, and regardless of where life brings me I can't quite you DJing. 🥹 I wanted the title and first track to be a metaphor for what goes through the mind of an aging DJ, where sometimes the internal battle of responsibility vs. passion, just makes you want to scream like an Ol' Dirty Bastard! Luckily, I got through it and found myself "in the zone" the night I pressed record for this mix. Hope you enjoy!

Tracklist
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Big Futt (Original Mix) Butch	
K (Extended Mix) WIN WIN (US)	K	
Open Your Mind (Extended Mix) Habbo Foxx, Roxeli
Northern Metro (Original Mix) Che&Mos	
Stolen Dance (Extended Mix) Mareels	
Jungle Pulse (Original Mix) Gokhan Gokkaya, CHRIZ (GER)
Moonlight (Original Mix) Mandragora, Beltran (BR)
Lips (Original Mix) Alessandro Papa	
Another One Bites Feat. Cover Queen (Original Mix) Block & Crown	
Demon Time (Extended Mix) AYYBO	
Wake Up (Original Mix)	Panna (BR), DRE (BR)	
Kendrick Lamar  Not Like Us (JMBX Remix)
Summertime Blues Chris Lake, Sammy Virji & Nathan Nicholson
Thinkin' Tom Hodges	
Reckless Girl (Extended Mix) Dutchican Soul, Greg Van Bueren	
No Love Azttom	
Starter (Extended Mix) Marco Lys, Tube & Berger
Rock The Floor (Original Mix) Teamworx, Fancy Inc
Gibberish (Original Mix) Shermanology
One Thing (Original Mix) Dan Cariati
Work This (Extended Mix) Sowel	
Groove With It Deltech	
Go Back feat. Julia Church (Kyle Watson Extended Remix) Sub Focus, Julia Church, John Summit
Let's Dance (Extended Mix)	Andrea Laddo

Fetch

Who's ready for some fresh Beats to Snack to? We recorded this one LIVE on Twitch with the Caraboo Crew! I love taking people on a journey and I feel like this one does exactly that. Lots of vibes, feels, up-beat dancey stuff and jams for you to open the sun roof, crack open a bag of chips, and enjoy. Whether you're off on a road trip or bummin' around the house - these beats will have you snackin' and toe tappin'. Here it is, friends! Beats to Snack to Vol. 6

Ease Your Mind - Darius, Devin Tracy
Borrowed Time (ft. Forest Claudette) - Cosmo’s Midnight, Forest Claudette
National - Lovebirds
Ken Wins - Jehan
Everybody Move - C4STRO, Deaf Feet
When That Girl Smiles - Funky DL
Right Here! Right Now! - Shinichiro Yokota
Vibe of Summer - Funky DL
My Mind’s Made Up - Kraak & Smaak
Waiting - La Felix
Lockdown - Crazibiza
Paradisco (ft. Dabeull) - Purple Disco Machine, Dabeull
Tonight We Luv - TP (Unreleased Re-Edit) - Terrence Parker
Sii NaNa (JKriv Fit Rework) - JKriv, Bessa Simons
It Feels Much Better (Four Rework) - Riva Starr, Harry Stone
The Stars Are Yours - Sebb Junior
Potatoes - The Floozies
Chocoholic - Ezirk
Peanut Butter (Extended Spread) - Karmina Dai, Flambe
That Feeling - Audio Jacker
Visitor - Daisuke Miyamoto
Keep Moving - Georges
Queens Bridge - Borrowed Identity
Golden Girls ft. Lazarusman - Tigerskin, Jack Jenson, Lazarusman
Don’t Know Where I’m Going (Extended) - YOURS
Better Together - Leslie Lello
Post Tenebras Lux - Folamour
Closer To The Sun - ColorJaxx, T.Markakis
I’ll Be There For You - Close Counters

Beats to Snack to Vol. 6

EVERYMAN BRINGS YOU A FUNKY FRESH CHILL MIX FOR GOOD HANGS AND BBQ'S

Free Download

SPRING INTO SUMMER

It's been a hot minute since I made a mix for Soundcloud.   SOOOO, Here it is, lots of feels. and released on the epic combination of Easter landing on 4/20.      Sit back, relax and enjoy some Soup <3

DJ SOUP -420 Easter '25  mixy

In light of the Wicked Woods lineup drop we decided to release a little promo mix to get you all hyped up for the festival! 

Free download thru link. 

Wicked Woods Promo mix

1  Blue Berries (Extended Mix) - Sem Jacobs, Tagmann
2  Come Closer (Extended Mix) - Chaney, KL 3  Everybody Know Now (Dub Mix) - GotSome	
4 Sweet Music (Original Mix) - Rick Marshall, Discoloverz	
5 I Got A Song For You (Demarkus Lewis Remix) - Chemars	
6 Turn This Mutha Out (Leg Warmers Remix) - Demarkus Lewis		
7 Shake And Bake (Original Mix) - Chocolate Dice	
8  Hollywood (Extended Mix) - Rion S, Danny Rhys	
9 Babarabatiri - Todd Terry, David Penn	
10 Capoeira (Original Mix) - Ivan Kay	
11 Cuba (Original Mix)- Marco Ferry, Christian Hess, Cire, Thomas Menegazzi	
12 Taka Taka (Extended Mix) - MichaelBM
13 EL Preso Ft. Harg - Fruko y Sus Tesos (Rolando Rodriguez)				
14 I Feel for You (Mercer Remix) - Bob Sinclar, Mercer	
15 Don't Wanna Be Alone Extended Mix - Skogsberg & Akdogan	
17 Every Night (CHAN Extended Remix) - Qubiko		
18 You Can Do It Baby - Mark Knight, Danny Howard	
19 Shake Your Body (Club Mix)	- Block & Crown
20 Dance With You (All Night) (Original Mix) - Menesix

Woodland Disco Set

Get it at https://fanlink.tv/PD5963

A perennial bloom in our collections, Lithuanian producer Lionello ramps up his usual BPM a few notches to deliver the house banger Best Of It. Part of Play Records' Summer Sessions 2025, Vol. 1.

Hear more Lionello at https://soundcloud.com/lionellomusic

Play Records - https://playrecords.net

Summer Sessions 2025, Vol. 1

Best Of It (Club Mix)

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Lionello / Best Of It (Club Mix)

Treason

Crazy Nutz Music presents: SONAR 2025 – A Global Tech House Celebration from Barcelona. Every June, Barcelona becomes the epicenter of global electronic culture during the iconic Sónar Festival. Inspired by this vibrant gathering, Crazy Nutz Music proudly presents SONAR 2025, a compilation that pays tribute to the international spirit and creative connection the event represents. Featuring 14 artists from Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, the United States, Italy, and Austria, this release showcases the rich diversity of today’s Tech House scene, bridging cultures through rhythm. Each artist brings their unique perspective and sound, blending Latin rhythms, tribal percussion, minimal grooves, and hypnotic melodies. From seasoned veterans to emerging talents with fresh ideas, this VA captures the pulse of contemporary dance floors and reflects the continuous evolution of Tech House as a universal language in club culture.
Let’s talk a bit about each artist:  We start with our CEO Arnau Ariza with his song 'Electrizante', with a sound that is more than identifiable. Our DJ and producer has managed to rise among the highlights of the city and has earned the courage and respect of great artists such as Marco Carola, Paco Osuna, Chelina Manuhutu or Stefano Noferini among many more to play his productions. also has played throughout the national and international scene. Gianni Ruocco (Colombia) has over two decades of experience. He has shared stages with icons like Carl Cox, Paco Osuna, D-Formation, and Carlo Lio, and released on top labels like Toolroom, elRow, Stereo Productions, and Snatch!. His sound elegantly merges house sensibilities with techno energy and has earned consistent support from the scene’s heavyweights. Vinary (Spain), based in Huelva, stands out for his versatile Tech House and Latin Tech sound. With releases on Happy Techno, Baikonur, and Hotoven, his tracks have been supported by Chelina Manuhutu, Don Diablo, Jamie Jones, and Mihalis Safras. His style is marked by warm grooves, crisp percussion, and an infectious energy that ignites dance floors. The lineup also includes: Sout Garcia (Mexico), known for his Latin-flavored minimal groove; Janis Amenti (Colombia), a multifaceted artist with shows in Tulum and NYC; Kardox (Brazil), a strong minimal tech presence with global support; Lenn Wated (Spain), the label’s A&R based in Barcelona; Jay Cara and Juanfer Mejia - (USA), delivering a fusion of Latin roots and modern Tech House; DJ Hern (Mexico/USA), a Californian artist with Latin soul; J Aristi (Colombia), a young talent with a sharp vocal-driven style; VISO (Venezuela), with lush melodies and strong dance floor presence; Noël Patrianelli (Italy/Argentina), internationally active with a unique flair; PURO LIO (Spain), a Barcelona-based duo blending tropical, Latin, and African rhythms; Stranger (Italy), a minimal purist from Romagna; and GABRI&SILVE (Italy), an Afro-Tech artist from Capri known for their percussive, tribal energy.
SONAR 2025 is much more than a compilation—it's a love letter to the city of Barcelona and its central role in the global electronic scene. Each track mirrors the intensity of that magical week where music unites cultures and breaks down borders. With this release, Crazy Nutz Music reaffirms its commitment to innovation, diversity, and the global expansion of Tech House.


Buy on Beatport

Arnau Ariza - Electrizante (Radio Edit)

~DJ/Producer/Person~ 

~These should be played at high volume, preferably in a residential area~

Bandcamp: https://riccoricco.bandcamp.com/

Latest Release:
Hiatus Kaiyote - Red Room (Ricco Rmx): https://bit.ly/43Aolni

Collabs: 
Ricco & Tony Q - Planet Earth: https://bit.ly/3SHli6g
Harley B - Drillesi: https://bit.ly/4jHapN5
Harley B - Bitch Please: https://bit.ly/45PF9b4
Indigogh x Ricco - Mercy Flip: https://bit.ly/43NLqlb

Keeping Busy:
~JKG: https://soundcloud.com/jkgaultier
~Valhalla Festival Stage Curator Lief’s Beach: https://valhallafest.ca/
~Goodhousekeeping Radio 2nd Friday's (6:30pm - 8:30pm): https://www.twitch.tv/bsidedotradio
~Residency Cue Club: https://www.instagram.com/cueclubvancouver/
~Board Member: https://thebeaumontstudios.com/
~Juno Underground Dance Single Committee: https://junoawards.ca

Bio:
A true creative, Ricco finds inspiration in music by exploring sounds through DJing and producing. Ricco is a passionate house music enthusiast with a focus on funky, deep, and rhythm-rich sounds that blend Latin, Tech and Afro influences. With almost 3 decades of djing under his belt, Ricco has held a handful of residencies in Vancouver, including Goodhousekeeping at Fortune Sound Club, La Discotech at Modern, Fast Life at Republic and Lotus Sound Lounge. Major Festival appearances include Basscoast Festival, Shambhala Music Festival and Valhalla Music Festival. Additionally, ricco has also played at some of Vancouver’s most notable music venues such as Beaumont Studios, Gorg-O-Mish, Open Studios, and the internationally acclaimed Commodore Ballroom. 

Direct support includes a laundry list of international acts such as Gene Farris, Claptone, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Sebastien Leger, Sandy Rivera, Justin Jay, Dennis Ferrer, Zombie Disco Squad, Metro Area, Cut Chemist, 
 Ardalan, Dam Swindle, J.Phlip, The Greenskeepers, Pillow Talk, Johnny Fiasco, Fashmob, DJ ILLO, The Funk Hunters, Jesse Bru, DJ Heather, Tony 
 Quattro, DJ Spider and Lawnchair Generals. 

Recently, Ricco has dipped his toes into producing, having produced, remixed and collaborated on over a dozen releases since his production journey began 2020. 

As comfortable behind the decks as he is behind the scenes, Ricco is actively involved in the music scene through event curation under the JK Gaultier brand, hosting Goodhousekeeping Radio on Bside Radio, a monthly residency (Cue Club at the Fox Cabaret), the JKG Mix Series, stage curating for Valhalla Music Festival and a committee member for the Junos Awards Underground Dance Single of the Year. 

The joy of seeing people from all walks of life on his dance floors is what keeps Ricco motivated; making someone’s day better through music, song and dance.

Valhalla Festival 2024

Ricco

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