The Ruthless Raver Mix Series

Blame Ben Mix Den Series

⛓ Introducing - “Casparder” - 

Born and raised in North Yorkshire this energetic, adrenaline fuelled DJ has been power-housing his way into the scene with a collection of blood pumping mixes, channeling his unlimited fuel supply into creating monstrous frequencies at a rapid, heavy pace. 

You can always expect a few classics thrown into the high intensity carnage throughout the mixes that he has been throwing out.

Casparder’s ambition & vison towards his personal journey for both as a DJ and the scene in general? 
Elevate, evolve, attract & build. 
Newly starting his own brand @sonicfluxuk he intends to really drive home with a full force frontline attack on the city of Leeds & North Yorkshire as a whole, spreading out across the nation in the future.

Casparder takes inspiration from artists such as the likes of - Marco Leckbert, Azyr, Alignment, Sara Laundry, 999999999, Trym, Nico Moreno & many more inspirational Giants in the scene.

The Ruthless Raver - #001 Casparder

FDZ is an upcoming DJ from Sheffield looking to grow his name and to get playing at local events. With a passion for mixing different hard dance genres such as industrial, hard techno, hard style & psy trance, this mix includes a fast paced Schranz sound going up to 170BPM, taking inspiration from DJ’s such as Klangkuenstler, Svetec & O.B.I!

Tracklist:

1. The Number Of The Girl (Svetec Remix) - Svetec 
2. Terror (Mike Dust Remix) - Darko Vrabac 
3. Wipeout - Andreas Kraemer & Shadym 
4. Ruka Hore - Svetec 
5. Turns Me On - Golpe & Lukas 
6. Gotta Light - SveTec & Mox 
7. Mumbo Jumbo - Tilthammer 
8. Deep Integration (Original Mix) - O.B.I. 
9. Look Back And Dont Forget (Original Mix) - BUCHECHA 
10. Inside Me (Original Mix) - Mental Crush 
11. Radical Destruction - Tim Neumann aka Lunatic Radical Destruction 
12. Loudness War 2021 Remaster - Xavier 
13. Siesta Time - The Barbers 
14. Old Times - CODED 
15. Take That (Original Mix) - INSTIGATOR 
16. Sirens of the Sirens - Svetec 
17. I Am Your Dealer (Boris S. Remix) - Boris S 
18. Bad - Instigator 
19. Pussy Lickerz (Remix) - DJ Emme 
20. Rapid Impact - Instigator 
21. Nobody - Wicked (Instigator Remix)

The Ruthless Raver - #002 FDƵ

Week three is brought to you by Ben Turner, who is a music production student and DJ from Preston. Ben specialises in fun, fast paced hard dance music taking inspiration from early 2000s techno, trance and hard house.

This week’s mix from Ben is overflowing with the funkiest of tracks throughout, guaranteed to give you that Friday feeling.

Track list - 

The Acid Mind & Artificial Midi - Belissima 
NTBR & Mac Declos - To The Club
Badista - Faixa 1 Tomotomo
Baraka - Half Faces (Lacchesi remix)
DJ Heartstring - In Der Nacht
Funk Tribu & Underzone - No Return Portal
DJ Daddy Trance - Techno Instillation
Caiva - Vigor (Julian Muller Remix)
NBTR - Power of Acid
Princess Chelsea - Cigarette Duet (Vilchezz Edit)
Blue Hawaii - I Felt Love (Salzbauer Rave Edit) 
Sugababes - Push The Button (DJ G2G Edit) 
Temmis- Webb Du Da Bist (Deadly Alive Edit)
Funk Tribu - What Trance Feels Like
Creeds - Push Up 
Funk Tribu Vs Kid Cudi - Phonky N Nite

The Ruthless Raver - #003 Ben Turner

Mark Walker (UK) is a DJ/Producer from Scarborough in the North-East of England, he is an underground artist that has an ever-growing presence in the dance scene.

Since 2021, He was found to be focusing on his recently disbanded duo tech house alias, It had him travelling up and down the UK, playing various club events which saw him support artists such as Pirate Copy, DEL30, Elliot Adamson and Josh Hvaal.

His roots, have always been for driving, fast paced hard techno, which currently has his full focus. His style can be seen with driving basslines, distorted kicks and 90s rave elements/acid, finding inspiration from the likes of: 999999999, I Hate Models, Dax J, DJ Rush, Amelie Lens and Charlie Sparks.

His earlier releases came on SMR Underground, Advise Records and Botancia Records, Which was somewhat more, Minimal/Peak techno, with another that was released on Sound Klecske Records. Since these releases, his style has changed dramatically. Influenced massively by the techno brand Possession, which is seen in his sound change with a hypnotic industrial vibe, which is seen in his latest edits of Lady Gaga – Poker Face and the more recent Nelly Furtado – Promiscuous. The Promosicious Remix has had him getting the credentials from some of hard techno’s biggest acts, CLTX, CHRS and Sopik, having his tracks played all over the globe at events such as, Amsterdam Dance Event or Phase 2.

In 2023, One of Marks unreleased tracks gained support from artists such as Shlomo, Paula Temple and Luca Agnelli, and is due to be released on CLTX’s TX Records in April 2023.

Expect to see his face much more on the scene within the coming years.

The Ruthless Raver - #004 Mark Walker

T¥PE1 is a new up and coming Hard Techno DJ from Ellesmere Port, UK, who is bursting onto the scene with his mixes that are fuelled by dark synths and powerful acid basslines.

Since getting his first set of decks in December 2020 he has fallen in love with mixing techno for himself and other people to enjoy.

Inspired by the likes of Basswell, 999999999 and RBX he is looking to start to play at events and make a name for himself in the near future.

The Ruthless Raver - #006 T¥PE1

Blame Ben - The Intro Mix (Mix Den Series 001)

Blame Ben - The UNDRGND Mix (Mix Den Series 002)

Tracklist:
1. Inland Knights - After Me
2. Dan Shake - Buy Yourself Friends
3. Dam Swindle - That’s Right
4. Aron Volta & Project89 - Jazz Funk (Richard Earnshaw Extended Remix)
5. Benny Mussa - Save My Life (Folamour Remix)
6. Anotr - How You Feel
7. Dam Swindle feat. Jungle by Night - Call of the Wild (Cinthie remix)
8. Matrefakt - Often Wonder
9. Demi Riquisimo - Paroché
10. HEO - Love Stimulation (Ben Gomori's Respect to PVD ITalo Mix)
11. Sam Ruffillo - Danza Organica (Musumeci Remix)
12. Prospa - If You Want My Loving

Blame Ben - The Summer'24 Mix (Mix Den Series 003)

Blame Ben - In The Forest Mix (Mix Den Series 004)

Developing from his previous alias Ben Walsh, BLAME BEN, is embarking on a new direction in the House and Electronica space. With releases already on the horizon, the remainder of 2024 is set to be an exciting start to the new journey with 2025 looking even bigger.
Hailing from Warrington, Blame Ben is a producer who has recently rebranded creating a range of exciting sounds from rave-inspired house to emotional melody-lead electronica. Expect various styles coming from his future productions.
Over the last few years, Ben has seen solid releases on the likes of Sola, VIVa Limited, Circus, Low:Res and Deeperfect plus many more. Support for his music has come from some of the biggest names around including Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Solardo, Nicole Moudaber, Steve Lawler, Archie Hamilton, Gorgon City, Hannah Wants & many more.
Shaped by early raving experiences growing up in Manchester’s and Liverpool’s electronic underground scene, Ben now seeks inspiration from the likes of Mall Grab, Dusky, DJ Seinfeld, Ross From Friends, Overmono and plenty more.
Booking related inquiries can be made here: blamebenmusic@gmail.com 
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Tracklist:

1. DJ Deep Heat - 2001 (1-800 Girls Remix)
2. Kristin Velvet - The Same Old Heart (Original Mix)
3. Little Fritter - Watch Dat Mun (Original Mix)
4. Nyra - Eyes That Flow (Original Mix)
5. Raphael Schon - Fiesta 2000 (2023 Remaster)
6. AUTOFLOWER, Di After - 8AM (Original Mix)
7. Clara La San - Let You Go (Obskür Edit)
8. Effy - UP (Original Mix)
9. Mall Grab - Everything (Original Mix)
10. DJ Planet Express - HI NRG (Original Mix)
11. DJ Planet Express - Tell Me That You Need Me (Original Mix)
12. Cody Wong - N13 (Original Mix)
13. Eli Mich - You Were Different (Extended Mix)

#091 - Blame Ben - The Ruthless Raver

Tracklist:

1. Melanie Ribbe - Strictly Rhythm (Original Mix)
2. Fleur Shore - Chante’s Command (Original Mix)
3. LP Rhythm - Bellissimo (Original Mix)
4. Ken Spieker - Aloe (Original Mix)
5. Us Two - All My Life I've Been Dancing (Extended Mix)
6. Milion - Space Invaders (Original Mix)
7. Sally C, Eliza Rose - Hips Yo Thighs (Original Mix)
8. Us Two - Like To Do (Original Mix)
9. Mitch Freeman - Clinical (Extended Mix)
10. Gaskin - Me, Myself & That Dancefloor (Original Mix)
11. Ken Spieker - Raise You (Original Mix)
12. AUTOFLOWER, Di After - 8AM (Original Mix)
13. Nyra - Eyes That Flow (Original Mix)

Blame Ben - House of House Mix (Mix Den Series 005)

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