The Ruthless Raver Mix 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

Week 5 of The Ruthless Raver Mix Series is brought to you from Northern Ireland’s Brad Green, AKA GRNO.

Born and raised in Armagh, Brad has been mixing from his early teens and his first inspiration was his brother and house music, before moving onto techno and later finding faster paced beats on late night radio. “I still remember the first tune I heard that turned me towards hard techno (Eric Sand - Tabelando) before discovering JKS while on the hunt for faster paced music”. This then led to an obsession with possession and the music that goes with it, opening his eyes to a whole other genre which I now call my absolute favourite genre, hard techno.  With a few smaller releases and a handful of unreleased tracks, Brad is hoping to find his way in the Irish music scene and begin to find a name for himself. 

His passion for production started towards the end of his time at Cumbria university in England where he started to play around with the idea of sound design and grew from then. With many tracks unreleased, he hopes to find the right label to work with and release his music on.

His current favourite artists of an ever changing list are: Schiere, Luciid, Stan Christ, OGUZ, Doruksen, TRYM, Per Pleks, the list goes on. 

Track list:
GRNO - ID  Felix Reichelt - Extreme  Basswell - Rave Maxima  H! Dude - Breathe  D:NHOYER, Riziman - Pummel  Sancer - Discotek  OGUZ - SEXTACY  CANCEL - Sleep Is The Cousin Of Death  Mox - Parasite  FLKN - The Jam  Mr.Machine - River  AnGy KoRe, Gabriel Padrevita - The kings of stabs  N.O.B.A - R.O.C.K (Jacidorex Remix)  Per Pleks - Rotterdam  CENSURE - Head Shot  Stretch - 369 (Fake I.D)  SLVL - The Classic

The Ruthless Raver - #005 GRNO

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

For week 7 of The Ruthless Raver Mix Series, we have the first house mix from Brooksy! 

Born from an established passion for house and techno music through underground parties and big name events over the last few years, Brooksy picked up DJing, and fell in love with varied styles, with the aim to bring dance floor bassline-filled bangers to make you move. 

With a diverse taste in music and the belief that good music is good music, Brooksy's
extended sets will take you on a journey blending through genres.

The Ruthless Raver - #007 Brooksy

Week 8 of The Ruthless Raver Mix Series is now live on Soundcloud, this week is from Maul

Maul is a Hard techno Dj and producer based in Doncaster, co-founder of the Shed Sagas. 

Although relatively new to the scene, he has been turning heads with his relentless energy and passion on the decks. His sets are full of fast energy, heavy drums, industrial sounds and dark melody throughout. 

Maul is rapidly rising in the scene with no indication of slowing down. His track selections and sets have recently earned him a residency with Leeds based Rogue Puppet Records. He has supported, AZYR, Blasha & Allatt, Prydie and Balrog.

The Ruthless Raver - #008 Maul

Week 9 of The Ruthless Raver Mix series from Mark Ellison (Revolucion Records) now live on Soundcloud

Recorded live in London, the set is the longest of the series yet at just over two hours long with a few vinyl only classics at the end. 

Mark Ellison is certainly no stranger to the underground scene; having been brought up on a diet of early acid house parties and illegal warehouse raves in his native North West of England way back in the late eighties, and has been involved in the industry on various levels since. 

An accomplished Dj since the early 1990's he has played at countless venues, club events and festivals throughout the UK, Europe and beyond whilst also featuring regularly on the airwaves hosting a weekly radio show on Pulse Radio for over 6 years and regular guest appearances on the likes of Galaxy FM, Key103 and Kiss in the Uk, BigFm in Germany, Sonica in Ibiza and more. 

The Summer of 2007 saw Mark launch his own record label Revolucion Records which has since gone on to over 200 releases and thoroughly establish itself as a highly regarded, forward thinking digital imprint at the very forefront of the global undeground scene.

TRACKLIST:
01.  Omeria - Camachile (Tom Zeta Remix)
02.  Einmusik - Shades Of Night (Original Mix)
03.  Sacha Rener - Machine Emulator (Original Mix)
04.  Sergio Parrado & Jee Bear - Take a Break (Danny Serrano Remix)
05.  WLAD & KIRIK - Balcony View (Original Mix)
06.  Reelow - There Was A Horse (Original Mix)
07.  Albert Garcia & Jhon Mena - Break Loco (Mendo Remix)
08.  The Wash - Identity Crisis (Original Mix)
09.  Reset Robot - Duplicate (Original Mix)
10.  Nima Gorji - Stay Put (Original Mix)
11.  Joeski - Afro Latinism (Original Mix)
12.  Marc Houle - Arizona (Claude VonStroke Remix)
13.  Mendo - La Krika 2023 (Original Mix)
14.  Giovanni (AR) & Matt Arnold - Sex Machine (Original Mix)
15.  Roy Rosenfeld, Gorje Hewek & Dulus - Vida
16.  Mihai Popoviciu - Automat (Original Mix)
17.  Bassel Darwish - Deal (Original Mix)
18.  GruuvElement's - Recovery (Original Mix)
19.  Markus Homm - A Long Time Coming (Original Mix)
20.  Pornbugs - Griselda (Original Mix)
21.  Ritchie Haydn - In a Haze (Original Mix)
22.  Kintar - Sundaland (Extended Mix)
23.  Kamilo Sanclemente - Dune (Original Mix)
24.  Alex O'Rion - Ukko (Alternative Mix)
25.  NDKj - Raw Song (Ismael Rivas Factomania Remix)
26.  Jackspot - I Mean Practice (Original Mix)
27.  Sublime - Theme (Mix 3)
28.  X-Press 2 - Say What (Platform Three Mix)
29.  Underworld - Why Why Why (Original Mix)
30. 30. Love Decade - When The Morning Comes (Original ‘89 Mix)




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www.beatport.com/label/revolucion-records/7471
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www.junodownload.com/labels/Revolucion/

The Ruthless Raver - #009 Mark Ellison (Revolucion Records)

Week 10 of The Ruthless Raver Mix Series now live from Macy Lancaster! 

Macy is a house music DJ/Producer based in Manchester. As well as having a residency at the Alchemist and various other bars across Manchester, she regularly uploads mixes and mashups to her Soundcloud. Macy specialises in all things house, with this mix being no exception. 
She is looking to get involved with more gigs and events this year, and collaborate with more artists in the future.

TRACKLIST: 
Ruthless Raver Track ID;
Moon Buggy by Darius Syrossian
Dream Team by Darius Syrossian 
Got the Fire by Michael Bibi
Party by PAWSA
California Dreamin’ (feat. High Jinx) by Chris Lorenzo) 
Hollaback Girl by Dot N Life & Flera
Smarty Pants by Eats Everything 
Kooky by Luuk van Dijk 
How Does It Feel (Endor Remix) by Roger That
Cloud 9 by Catz N Dogz & Ferreck Dawn 
Boomin’ by Michael Bibi
Dancing (Again!) by Eats Everything 
Moving Blind (Gorgon City Remix) by Sonny Fodera & Dom Dolla 
MOFO by Cloonee
Love You Like That by Cloonee
Its A Killa by Shermanology & Fisher 
Be Good To Me (feat. Lindy Layton) by Cloonee
Voicemail by Green Velvet

The Ruthless Raver - #010 Macy Lancaster

Born in Bahrain but based in East London, Faux Arab is a DJ that takes his love of electronic music and channels it into energetic mixes that will constantly get you up on your feet and feeling the rhythm. Having first experienced the electronic music scene in 2016, Faux Arab’s music taste has evolved through the years and has finally landed on a blend of fast-paced techno, broken beats, and a mixture of playful and futuristic electro.

In recent years Faux Arab has taken inspiration from brands such as Teletech, Unfold, and Tech Couture, and to reflect that he is going to show off his heavier side in this mix, compiling a track list of some of his favourite warehouse, acid, and psytrance tracks.

If you want to see the more genre-blending side to our Bahraini selector then check out his monthly residency on London’s Subtle Radio, or follow him on Instagram and watch the inevitable rise of this soon-to-be London staple, either way you won’t be disappointed with what you see.

TRACKLIST:
Kettama – Kilt (Ethan Veseli remix) BCKYRD – Hit the Club (Original Mix) JGMZ – 2000 (Original Mix) ANSBRO & SMAC-U – Patakha Guddi Gustav:S – Tiroteio Rakkatack – Overflow Marco Leckbert – Fire Burner (Original Mix) DeGuzman & Carv – Tempo Pusher (Original Mix) Omaks – Breakdown (Strenx Remix) O.B.I. & RWGK feat. Timo Revna – Gib Mir Alles Riot Code – Monarch RBX – Old Lesson Jacidorex – Parse (original Mix) ARDL – Paradise for The Devil  Veyla – Leftover (Original Mix) Franky-B – Break It Down DKN – Chop DSTBL -Face Down Ass Up  SRIPE N CO – PSY JUST CANT GET U OUTTA MY HED

The Ruthless Raver - #011 Faux Arab

Niamh is a writer, DJ and presenter. She’s Mixmag’s Weekend Editor and hosts and produces her own podcast Belta, showcasing folk in electronic music from the north. She’s longtime had an ear for music, with a backbone of classical and theoretical music training which began at the age of four, and now meticulously translates this knowledge to all aspects of her creative work. Curation is important to Niamh, keen to represent her northern background by playing high-energy, techno-infused soundscapes from the outset and throughout.

TRACKLIST:

Effy - Ara
Chloé Robinson and DJ ADHD - Steamin
Ben Sims - Snapshot 99
Ben Sims - Unity
Francois X - Cowboy Executive Officer
??? - ???
Nina Kraviz - hace ejercicios
Mark Broom - Nothing To Do
Mark Broom - W.W.W.W.W.W.W.WORK
Chlär - Dance Instructor
Chlär - Galvanizer
Chlär - Vital Force
Troy - Tzeentch
Alex Wilcox - sleep paralysis 
Mac Declos and Anetha - Push Push
Elise Massoni - Tourmaline
DBBD - REWE BOY
El Chetchti - MODELS WANT FUCKED

The Ruthless Raver - #012 Niamh

This aspiring and energetic DJ has grabbed the interest of partygoers, club and event owners and dance music aficionados. A proud resident for some top events across the scene, has allowed HOLL3 to play across the UK at some of best nightclubs and festival events. HOLL3’s passion, determination, and drive has allowed her to flourish onto the scene as she’s pushed her sound out there. Crafting her own blend of dance music, where infectious disco has met rave vibes, and garage rhythms onto booming basslines and warehouse techno.
 
Promoted by DJ and producer Endor as ‘someone who certainly deserves recognition’, HOLL3 has supported the likes of Wilkinson, Shy FX, TSHA, Hybrid Minds, Barry Can’t Swim and BBC R1’s Danny Howard. HOLL3 is known for her incredible ability to read the dance floor. Her sets are full of energy and feeling as she takes you on a journey through music.
 
2023 has seen HOLL3 embrace a new generation of underground rave music, as she continues her monthly residency on Leicester based radio station Lowertone, and performed with the likes of SHERELLE, Partiboi69, KETTAMA and Prospa. HOLL3 has captured interest internationally after making her Rise festival debut in the Alps last winter, as well as securing bookings this year at Spring Break Amsterdam, Detonate and El Dorado Festivals and Ibiza. Nottingham based HOLL3 shows no signs of slowing down, as she embarks on music production and her journey further into music.

The Ruthless Raver - #013 HOLL3

Week 14 of The Ruthless Raver Mix Series available to listen to now!

Caspian is a Techno producer and DJ from the South west, and as of late, he has been experimenting with more hard techno/Schranz styles, his flowing mixing style is sure to impress in this one!

For the rest of 2023 he’s keen to keep playing more gigs and building on a new sound. “I want people to listen to my music and know it’s me just by hearing it you know? I feel like that’s the ultimate goal as a producer” - says Caspian.

The Ruthless Raver - #014 Caspian

HIGHVØLTAGE is a female DJ/Producer from the UK, specialising in fast paced, hard hitting, electrifying techno that’ll take you into another dimension⚡️

At just 21, she is already one of the most prevalent techno artists coming out of Liverpool, always ready to bring a storm to the dancefloor🌩️

She has played along side some titans of the game including Doruksen, Michael Katana, Per Pleks and Techsia, and is ready for her upcoming gig supporting hard hitters RiotCode in May and Rian Wood in June😈

Recently she has released a track in collaboration with @kxd_lvl on MOTZ label called “Chaøs In The Warehøuse” and it has had unreal support from artists such as Jacidorex, Stan Christ, Fatima Hajji & many more!🖤
She also has releases on a feature EP for Insane Industry Recordings and a release with Khaotik Label. Stay tuned for plenty of unreleased industrial and free downloads this year - bringing you high voltage, powerful techno tracks😈⚡️

The Ruthless Raver - #015 HIGHVØLTAGE

Week 16 of The Ruthless Raver Mix Series now up on Soundcloud from Harty_Boi & Lloyd Ashley!

Hailing from South Wales, the pair bring nothing but high power energy. Merging their own styles of schranz and industrial techno, it’s a vibe like no other. They’ve had many sets together as individuals but create a next level party when they come together. They’ve bagged a residency with the Beatentrack Crew which seen them play at this years EGGTek and other events such as Unhinged, Teknophobe and Alternate. Keep an ear out for these two as they’re making some noise in the scene - and only just getting started.

TRACKLIST:
Zhi-vago - celebrate (ACOR HT rework)
JØNAS - Alteration
Acor - i dont feel pain
Lex Ledu - On the floor 
Cadzow - hardcore power (ben techy remix)
Lloyd Ashley - Respond
Alt8 - star 69 edit
HXIST - I’m so afraid
DTKÃ & TNMN - black soul
K Ø Z L Ø V - You’re Inside My Head
Acidus - krachzen
Deevey - Shaitans danse
What devils do (jonas xenon remix)
Juul Exler - Monetary of silence 
Bollmann - colliding with a t-800 
Mt Eden - Still Alive (Lloyd Ashley Edit)

The Ruthless Raver - #016 Harty_Boi & Lloyd Ashley

Week 17 of The Ruthless Raver Mix Series is now up on Soundcloud from Eileen!

Eileen is a North-east born, Nottingham based DJ and music journalist with bylines in DJ Mag, and a previous role as music editor at Leftlion. 

Whether selling tickets, working on the door, promoting nights or interviewing artists, she’s been involved in electronic music one way or another since 2011. 
 
After taking the plunge and learning to mix her record collection last year, she’s at the beginning of her DJ journey which is gaining momentum. Eileen has played numerous intimate gigs across the city, teaming up with local brands such as Big Sexy, Pushkins Prefers, Wot U Sayin?, Where Wax, Revinyl Sessions and Shut the Front Door, while warming up for artists like Dan Shake, Salute and Ruf Dug. 

Expect selections centered around house and techno, often gems from the 90s or 00s, with a love for anything deep, stripped-back or sweat-inducing. 

TRACKLIST:
I Neva Seen, Willow Remix - Galcher Lustwerk
Fridays - Gideön
Less Ordinary, Deep mix - Jansons & Liz Cass 
Coin-Op - SpinCycle 
?? - Inland Knights
Push Dis - Kinky Movement
Willpower - LA Move
Hog Lord Slanging - John Manhard
Heads Down - Midland
River - Octo Octa
BX Chambers - Per Hammar
Right Place - Digwah
Don’t See the Point - Alex Smoke
Lazy Reflex - Slick ’n Flash

The Ruthless Raver - #017 Eileen

Encompassing the sounds of Techno, Kompanion are a UK born duo hailing from the South West’s Plymouth. Having met back in 2016, the pair instantly realised they shared a remarkable musical connection. After indulging in Europe’s rave scene and partying at heavyweight events including the likes of Awakenings, Timewarp, Connect and ADE, they quickly realised that they wanted to do more than just party together, they wanted to combine two musical minds and thus forming KOMPANION.

With their bond cementing quickly and working together proficiently in seamless synchronisation, their skill set quickly developed. Making their debut set in the fall of 2017, with a stellar night welcoming in the new year at the infamous Factory. This has since led to their unique and versatile sound regularly gracing various clubs and underground parties across the South West and now branching out to cities such as London, Cardiff and Bristol. They have provided support to major artists including; Charlie Sparks, Farrago, Alan Fitzpatrick, Dusky, Kander, Parfait, AnD, Rudosa, Gissele Guedes, Holeigh and many more.

KOMPANION curate their own night, SPEKTRA. Inspired by the sounds of Europe’s rave scene, it has created a platform for local talent and regularly brings world-class artists to their hometown and soon beyond.

The Ruthless Raver - #018 Kompanion

Xandur is an up-and-coming DJ based in Sheffield that has a love for the hard side of techno. With his interest of electronic music starting when he was a teenager, Xandur has explored many sub-genres of electronic music and has developed his interest of the harder, darker, and faster sounds of techno over the last few years.

This mix for The Ruthless Raver has a variety of sounds ranging from acid to hardcore, including a free-party vibe – the sounds that Xandur enjoys experimenting with the most. This set has fast and hard kicks – starting from 155BPM – taking the fellow raver on a journey of hard techno destruction. Release those inner gremlins and enjoy!

1) Thunderstorm – Cassandrah
2) Hello Hell (Kill Your Idols Remix) – 19.85
3) Combustion – Phobos
4) Hart Leben (O.B.I Remix) – Yves Kavella
5) I love Hardtechno – Boiling Energy
6) Shoot Those Guns – Blurix
7) Papara Pa Pa – Victor Hunter
8) Rave Genesis (Rian Wood Remix) – Johnny Piras
9) Mosh – Abssys
10) Aphrodite (Koda Remix) – Patrick M4SS
11) Dealer in the Face – Urbanzz
12) F That – Jace Yin
13) My Style – Simox
14) Renovation - Jason Little
15) Collapse (Pro Mix) – DJ Thera
16) Fother Mucker (Psychodrums Remix) – Nobody
17) Base – Jason Little

The Ruthless Raver - #019 XANDUR

Week 20 of the Ruthless Raver Mix Series now live from Vollans 🖤

Since exploding onto the electronic scene in 2021, Vollans has continued to make waves up and down the UK, playing in legendary clubs such as Doncaster Warehouse, WIRE in Leeds and South Club supporting the likes of I AM BAM, Transcode and Azyr. 

Known for productions of uplifting vocal chops, euphoric melodies and big room techno drums, he is no stranger to taking listeners on a sonic journey to get the heart pumping and the feet stomping.

Finding success with his huge debut #1 EP release in 2021, Vollans has since released on labels such as Kenja Records, Zeca, Spacecraft Recordings and The Audio Bloc. Vollans continues to learn and discover new sounds in the search of his own sonic characteristics in production, and continues to dig for new and exciting music for gigs.

The Ruthless Raver - #020 Vollans

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