The Ruthless Raver Mix Series

MY MIXES

⛓ 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

Our fourteenth instalment in our guest mix series courtesy of SICNOTE!

Leeds-based DJ, producer and co-founder of the upcoming Leeds-based electronic collective "Groove Exchange" SICNOTE is an emerging artist exploring all things hard house, hardgroove, trance and everything in between. Music became a gateway for him to combat chronic health issues, and during his journey he found a deep love for mixing and producing in the process. Obsessed with stabbing trancey synths, rumbling low end grooves, eclectic tribal percussion and hard hitting kicks, you can expect no shortage of raw energy in his sets. This set is an energetic blend of the sounds of hardgroove, hard house and groovy techno, crafted to keep you on your feet and bumpin. Catch Groove Exchange's debut event June 28th at The Fenton in Leeds where 9 DJ's go at it for a stacked 8-hour day party in the sun!

Track List:
DJ SWISHERMAN - Let Me Fix This
Ned Bennett - Freestyle
Ollie Lishman - 2 THA 3
EFESIAN - Can’t Be Stopped
Edvvin, 6 SENSE - Wanna See You Again (6 SENSE Remix)
Bad Boombox/MCYL - y u look so hawt
AURA - Back 2 The Old Skool
Arta Fact - Samba Brother
X-COAST - Party Time
Funk Assault - That’s the Funk Assault
Mall Grab - Can’t (Duty Paid Refix)
DJ SWISHERMAN - If Sex Was A Tool (Big Dildo Coyu Remix)
CAMMIE - Drum Beats Disco
Makk - Utopia
Hotline - Blurred
Pat Bannister - Rapture23
EFESIAN - Pump This
DJ SWISHERMAN - PUSHIN’ KEYS
MCR-T - I’VE BEEN WAITING
Andraz Lah - Tribal Love
REFORMIST - STARIN’ AT ME
Norman Andretti aka Quarill - Giant Dwarf
KSMBA - Ewe
Dito Masats - Blonde Star
Chlär - Power To The Soul

Hope you enjoy!

Socials:
SICNOTE's Instagram - www.instagram.com/sicnote_/
SICNOTE's SoundCloud - www.soundcloud.com/sicnote_uk
Nearo UK - www.instagram.com/nearo_uk/
Nearo Mixes -www.instagram.com/nearo_mix/

Nearo Presents #014 | SICNOTE

Co-founder of Groove Exchange (@grooveexchangeuk) and Leeds-based DJ and Producer SICNOTE is an emerging artist exploring all things Hardgroove, Hard House, Trance and Techno, with an added flavour of Disco, Funk and Soul. Music became a gateway for him to tackle chronic health issues and during his journey he found a deep love and passion for mixing and producing. Obsessed with stabbing rave synth, eclectic tribal percussion and hard-hitting kicks, you can expect no shortage of raw energy from his sets.

A huge fan of genre blending, he loves exploring the interplay between Techno-centric sounds and those of classic Disco, Funk, Hip Hop and House. Deeply inspired by the roots and heritage of Dance, he seeks to give those pioneering sounds new life in modern compositions and performances.

#098 - SICNOTE - The Ruthless Raver

The After Party 24 JUN Ft. Groove Exchange  2025

Kristopha - Funk, Jazz n Razzmatazz Mix

This time from the line-up for Groove Exchange's debut event Groove in the Garden at the Fenton, Leeds - co-founder SICNOTE brings the heat and vibe with a set mixing the sounds of Hardgroove, Speed Garage, Hard House and Techno. Expect high energy and quality variety.

Groove Exchange is a brand-new, emerging electronic dance events collective and promoter based in Leeds, UK. Championing the sounds of Hardgroove, with the adjacent genres of Hard House, Techno and Trance, Groove Exchange aims to spearhead the surge of the Hardgroove sound in the Leeds scene, while at the same time contributing to growth of the local Leeds night-time economy.

Watch the FULL live video here:
https://youtu.be/Vqa0W8kNlME?si=H5COiMowd9WnZpW2

SICNOTE's Socials:
Insta: https://instagram.com/sicnote_   
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sicnote_uk

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SICNOTE - Hardgroove, Speed Garage, Hard House & Techno Live Set @ Groove Exchange

@theruthlessraver / music journalist / passionate about people, music and dance floors