In the realm of Balearic beat, the vinyl notes waver between the echoes of house and Italo house, embracing the mellow sway of deep house. A languid R&B-infused beat, clocking in below 119bpm, sets the rhythm, composed of the essential trio: bass drum, snare, and hi-hats, often choreographed by the Roland TR-909 drum machine. These beats unfold in a laid-back dance, a rhythmic tapestry woven with the soulful threads of Latin, African, Funk, and Dub influences. Balearic beat borrows production techniques from its dance music contemporaries, an eclectic fusion popular in its heyday.

Vocals, though intermittent, share the stage with instrumental compositions, where acoustic instruments like guitars and pianos occasionally join the melodic conversation. Yet, tethered to a specific percussion pattern that eventually fell out of favor, the once-prominent Balearic beat gracefully bowed out, its repertoire assimilated into the broader realms of "chill out" and "downtempo" genres.

The architects of Balearic beat, in contrast to their UK disciples, define its essence as the DJ's ability to traverse a vast sonic landscape, navigating from the early minimalism of New Beat to the pioneering extended remixes of pop anthems. Balearic DJ sets are a testament to the art of musical divergence, marked by sharp turns in direction. Beyond Ibiza's shores, the general perception labels Balearic beat as a distinct music style. However, within the island's community, it is a rebellion against conformity, an embrace of non-style—a challenge to the norm. It embodies a freestyle expression seamlessly binding sporadic vinyl inspirations through technical finesse on the turntables.

In the present electronic dance music landscape, where stylistic boundaries reign supreme, only a handful of promoters and DJs dare to stretch the spectrum of styles as far as Balearic beat once did, fearing the loss of identity and clientele. DJ Alfredo remains a torchbearer of diversity among Ibiza DJs, but the art of mixing and the terminology that once defined Balearic beat have largely been absorbed by the Chillout scene.

Balearic Boogie

Couldn't record it live so here's my set from my return to DJ'ing at The Imperial in Chorley for Outras Musicas.... Was a great night!

1. Intro - Alfred Hitchcock 'The Birds'
2. Groove Motion - Why Not
3. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance (Henry Greenwood re-edit)
4. Chris Rea - Joshephine (CTR Edition)
5. Womack and Womack - Love Wars (Rayko Dragon Soul Edit)
6. SOS Band - Just Be Good (CTR Re-Edit)
7. Donna Allen - Serious (Fingerman Re-Edit)
8. GG Edit - Love Insurance
9. Blondie - Rapture (DJ Agent 86 Mix)
10. Candi Staton - Nights on Broadway (Disco Deviance Re-Edit)
11. Dupree vs The Magic Disco Machine - Brass Disc (Fingerman Re-Edit)
12. Fleetwood Mac - Family Man (Flight Facilities Mix)
13. Doug Willis vs Joey Negro - Crystal Lover
14. Whitney Houston - Love Will Save The Day (CTR Re-Edit)
15. Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence (GM's Nu Wave Nu Edit)
16. GG Edit - It's Over

Steve Farrell - Outras Musicas @ The Imperial in Chorley (Sept 14)

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The Sound of Midnight Riot on Street Sounds Radio Episode 1 with Yam Who & Young Pulse

Midnight Riot is hitting the airwaves in style, now gracing the iconic Street Sounds Radio with their fresh weekly primetime show every Friday night, running from 11pm to 1am. 

Leading the charge is label head honcho Yam Who? alongside Midnight Riot's very own Jaegerossa. Joining them as regular guest stars are a stellar lineup including Young Pulse, Funky French League, Shaka Loves You, Adam Nova, DJ Emma, The Hush Club, Le Visiteur, Faz, Tony Wriston (Pikes Ibiza), and Conan The Selector.

You can check out episode 1 here featuring one of the scene's hottest DJ/ Producers Young Pulse and make sure you join us live every Friday. Check out more info on the show on Le Visiteur here:

The Sound of Midnight Riot: Street Sounds 001

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The Sound of Midnight Riot: Street Sounds 001 with Yam Who Feat Young Pulse

Back once again for my monthly residency on Black Light Disco showcasing some prime cuts from the world of underground disco and house. Catch me again next month on the 4th Monday of the month on www.myhouseradio.fm

Tracklisting:
Liam Dunning – Feel About You
Jaegerossa – Two From the Top
Discolidays – Luv We Had
BNinjas – NBA Stories (I Gemin Restory)
Saskin S – Good Music (Vincent Galgo Remix)
Disco Feelings – Twilight
Hotmood – Never Gonna Let You Go
FUTVRST – The Feeling
Crackazat – Moth Boss
Corrado Alunni – Perfect Direction
Fingerman & Chewy Rubs – Revolution NYC
Peoples Choice – Jam Jam Jam (Dr Packer Rework)
Lux Experience – Muuvin’
Lup Ino – Can’t Live Without Your Love
Groovemasta – Nothing But The Funk
MB Edit – Got The Feeling (De Gama Re-Funk)
Boogie Rapture – Jazz Addict (Nathan G Jazz In The Attic)
Andy Buchan – Get Naked
Scruscru – Don’t Mess With My F
Sunner Soul – One More Step
Mono/Loco – Theme From Electric Orange (Saturday Night Mix)
YouANDMe – PPPPP (Ian Pooley Deep Dub)
Souldynamic – Hyperspace
DJ Pope Feat Lifford – Lettle Ghetto Boy (Craig Smith Dub)

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Black Light Disco With Fingerman March 2024

This week saw Le Visiteur play out his quarterly residency with an amazing two hours of music. 

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Le Visiteur - Spin City Ep.330

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The Sound of Midnight Riot on Street Sounds Radio Episode 2 with Jaegerossa & Adam Nova

Midnight Riot now graces the iconic Street Sounds Radio with their fresh weekly primetime show every Friday night, running from 11pm to 1am. 

Following our upload of episode one last week with a sparkling guest mix by Young Pulse we are back this week with Episode 2 featuring Jaegerossa and Swiss DJ/ Producer Adam Nova. 

Check back every week for a brand new episode featuring the cream of the disco and house worlds. x

The Sound of Midnight Riot: Street Sounds 002 Jaegerossa Feat Adam Nova

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The Sound of Midnight Riot: Street Sounds 003 Yam Who? Feat Faz

Midnight Riot now graces the iconic Street Sounds Radio with their fresh weekly primetime show every Friday night, running from 11pm to 1am. 

Following Episodes one and two featuring guest mixes from Young Pulse and Adam Nova we are back with a guest mix from the mighty Faz.

Check back every week for a brand new episode featuring the cream of the disco and house worlds.

You can grab Faz's tracklist on Le Visiteur via: https://levisiteuronline.com/music/midnight-riot-street-sounds-003-faz/

The Sound of Midnight Riot: Street Sounds 003

The Sound of Midnight Riot: Street Sounds 003 Yam Who? Feat Faz

Doc75 Tracklist 
1. Rafael Yapudjian - Standing tall                                              2. Yuksek - I care                                      
3. Dirtyelements & Drunk drivers - Never give up                                       4. Dj Rocca - Love power                     
5. Faze action - Body to body                                              6. Ludo - Memory no 1                     
7. Chewy rubs - D.H.K                     
8. Monsieur van pratt - Funk de ibiza                                            9.The coney island rhythm band - Dancing down the path                                                  10. Lux Experience - My disco church                                     11. Manuel costela - I wanna stop

Paul Curran Tracklist:
1 Dance by Harvey Ross.
2 Do it  (like you mean it) by Andromeda orchestra. 
3 So fun by Danny Losita,Joe Mangion. 
4 Mainline by Spencer Morales,John Morales. 
5 Jazz special disco by Dj Popinjay.
6 To be enough by Dubby Disco Boyz (Daisuke Myanoto remix).
7 Try my love (on for size) by The Shapeshifters. 
8 Bad Mutha by Jack Matter. 
9 Sticky Knobs by Ezirk.
10 Your Point by Roel. 
11 Jet Funk by Firts class Funk. 
12 I need you baby by Andy  Bach,Uliana Zar.

Doc 75 & Paul Curran - Spin City, Ep. 332

Respect (DJ Emma Supersize Edit) - Adeva

Discoholic Ken dispenses sunshine in audio form on this week's edition of Hot To The Touch with a firm hand on the grand piano!

Solazz - Just Music [Cross Fade]
Benjamin Barth - Take Away [Cruise Music]
K.I.D. - Hupendi Muziki Wangu (PIEK Disko Rework) [Bandcamp]
Mark Whites - La Rumba (Joi N’ Juno Remix) [Good Custard]
Don Ray - Got To Have Nothing (Mighty Mouse Dub Edit) [Bandcamp]
Vaudafunk - Back In Paradise [Chopshop]
Vaudafunk - Ride On Time [Bandcamp]
Mike Sandcastle - Feels So Good [Midnight Riot]
Joji Chissu - Send Nudes [Discozilla]
Sam Paradise - Every Day [theBasement Discos]
Les Bisous - Hypnotic Tango [Armada]
Pete Maude - Killer (Tall n Handsome Mix) [Bootleg]

Hot To The Touch 190424 With Discoholic Ken On Prime Radio

1. Ben Jamin - Dam Rite
2. MBO - I Need You
3. Ralphie Dee - Love Talkin
4. Gianni Bini - Family Affair 
5. De La Soul - Me Myself And I (Raw-Artes Disco De-Work)
6. Billy Ocean - Nights (Raw-Artes Edit)
7. T-Connection - At Midnight (Dr Packer Remix)
8. Hotmood - Mr Deluxe 
9. DJ Monchan - Love Me 
10. Divine Who - Never Turn Back (Jaegerossa Remix)
11 E.L.O - Last Train To London (Never Dull Edit)
12. Jay Caruso & AJ Lewis - He’s A Friend Of Mine
13. Moodena - Gotta Get Some 
14. Art Of Tones - Marcy’s Shaking 
15. Modesti - Not Good 4 U
16. DJ Popinjay - Happy Walk 
17. Michael Gray - Fly Away 
18. Fatback Band - Spanish Hustle (Pete Le Freq  Refreq)
19. Risk Assessment - Like This like That 
20. Michelino - This Is My Life 
21. Dive Who - Dance 
22. BoolaBoom - Summerhouse (Art Of Tones Remix)
23. Zibadan - Spirit Soul 
24. Diana Ross - Once In The Morning (Pete Le Freq Refreq)
25. Colonel Abrams - I’m Not Gonna Let You (FF Edits)

RJ Nu-Disco & Edits Mix April 2024

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I'll keep it brief! Since getting my first set of decks in 1995 I have had the DJ Bug... Fast forward through the years and some experiences I find myself a Resident DJ for Edit Presents in Manchester and loving all things Disco and Edits!

Steve Farrell - Outras Musicas @ The Imperial in Chorley (Sept 14)

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