Behind The Scene #1 – Lab4 & AlexMo

Join me as I sit down with Les Elston (Lab4) and Alex Morris (AlexMo) and we take a deep dive into their individual creative processes, explore how they got involved with Hard Trance Europe (HTE) and discuss everything from message boards and the old school London scene to burned down piers and getting catfished by vinyl manufacturers.

This was recorded to supplement their appearance on the System Damage presents…  Trance Sessions Radio show, where they each provided an exclusive 1 hour mix with Alex providing a sublime producer set, and Les a peak time Lab4 showcase.  

Link below!  👇

https://on.soundcloud.com/VZF5C

🔅 Les Elston (Lab4)

With a history dating back to 1994, Lab4 have left an indelible mark on the world’s electronic music scene and have a passionate and truly global fanbase.  With 10 studio albums and recent releases on labels including HTE, HQ and their own label AtomikA, they are currently gearing up for a much-anticipated release of 2024 album "Mechanism Of Resistance".

As a bonus for dedicated fans, Lab4 have been uploading their extensive back catalogue to their official YouTube page, with tracks spanning more than two decades and featuring releases from renowned labels like Avex, Tidy, Resist, Fragile and of course Hard Trance Europe.

Look out for the limited-edition splatter vinyl release of "S.H.O.K.K. – Folie A Deux (AlexMo & Lab4 Remix), which is out on HTE and available to order now – link below:

🔗 Links

https://www.hardtranceeurope.com/product-page/s-h-o-k-k-folie-%C3%A0-deux-2023-remixes-limited-edition-splatter-vinyl
https://www.youtube.com/@Lab4Official
https://www.facebook.com/Lab4Official/
https://www.beatport.com/label/atomika/64031
https://www.beatport.com/search?q=lab4
https://www.beatport.com/artist/lab4/223050

🔅 Alex Morris (AlexMo)

London-based DJ and producer AlexMo has made a huge impact on the Hard Trance scene in recent years with his signature high-octane sound and instantly recognizable peak-time tracks. His extensive discography features releases on scene leading labels including Outburst, Mental Asylum, Dynamix (Nu Energy), Dataless Recordings, MorAlity Records, and his current home Hard Trance Europe. 

AlexMo has also gained the respect of Hard Trance royalty with well-received collaborations with legends Lab4 and S.H.O.K.K.  His solo work consistently charts and garners significant streaming success, earning him regular spots in Beatport's Global Top 10 Trance Chart!

Known for his dynamic stage presence and infectious enthusiasm, he’s performed at top venues like London's Fabric and makes repeat appearances at the annual Hard Trance Europe Weekender alongside numerous UK club gigs.

🔗 Links

https://soundcloud.com/alexmo_official 
https://www.madeartists.co.uk/alexmo 
https://www.beatport.com/artist/alexmo/30946 
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015266441496 
https://www.instagram.com/alexmomorality

🔅 Simon Vegas

Simon Vegas is a Trance/Hard Dance DJ known for his driving sets, dynamic mixing, and energy behind the decks.  A veteran of the underground Simon has performed at major events and club nights across the UK and Ibiza including Gatecrasher, Cream, Frantic, Passion, Storm, Sundissential and Tidy.

Taking influences from across the span of electronic music (and his 20+ years in the scene) you’ll hear elements of Rave, Breakbeat, Hard House and Techno fused into his Driving Trance sets.  

In October 2023 he took over the reins of the monthly ‘System Damage presents Trance Sessions’ Radio Show and is excited to supply not only the residents mix, but a showcase of the best talent –established and rising – that the scene has to offer; with two 1-hour guest mixes every single show.

🔗 Links

https://soundcloud.com/simonvegasdj
https://www.twitch.tv/simonvegasdj
https://www.youtube.com/@simonvegasdj
https://www.facebook.com/simonvegasdj
https://soundcloud.com/simonvegasdj/sets/trance-sessions-radio-show

Lab4 & AlexMo Interview November 2023 *Behind The Scene*

What What!? What happens when 3 HTE favourites converge in the studio? Heavy toast due here as Lab4, SHOCK:FORCE and Malaysia's finest hard dance export Yusef Kifah harvest the ripest euro elements on this 2024 number! 'Champagne' blends a bit of then with a lot of now, and we expect to be giving this one a big 'cheers' at our HTE Weekender this June when all 3 make their way across the globe to sunny Weston Super Mare! Big teamwork here!

Release date: 19.01.24
www.hterecordings.com
www.hardtranceeurope.com
www.blackholedistribution.net

Yusef Kifah Vs Lab4 Vs ShockForce - Champagne [HTE]

1. DJ Shredda - Chainsaw (The Crow Remix)
2. Alex K - You Got It (Vocal Club Mix)
3. Samantha Mumba - Gotta Tell You (Tuff Twins Remix)
4. Space Frog - Follow Me (Billy Bunter & Jon Doe Remix)
5. K90 - Deliverance (Barabas & OD1 Remix)
6. Nick Sentience - Digital Dialogue 
7. JFK - Good God (Original Mix)
8. Andy Farley & BK - Devastating 
9. Lisa Pin-Up - Future Acid House (Original Mix)
10. Question Mark - The Birds (Original Mix)
11. The Moon - Shake It (Prime Mover Remix)
12. 200 Degrees- Hellfire (Paul Glazby Remix)
13. Tony De Vit - I Don’t Care (Original Trade Mix)
14. BK - Revolution (Original Mix)
15. Travel - Bulgarian (Paul Maddox Remix)
16. Euphony - Carte Blanche
17. Michael Splint pres. Eruption- I Feel Free (DJ Choose & F’s That Mucho Remix)
18. Lab4 - Candyman (Guyver Remix)

Hard House Classics Vol.2 - Vinyl Only Mix 3/3/24

Featuring on our recent splatter disc vinyl release, digital DJs can now grab this 2024 remix of one of S.H.O.K.K.'s greatest ever moments. Folie A Deux, the iconic Hard Trance classic gets the rework treatment also from HTE favs Lab4 and AlexMo. Utilising all original elements with exciting fresh sounds, clever edits/filtering and of course ramping up the energy levels to even greater heights. Already tried and tested across festivals and clubs worldwide. You can now grab this exciting 2024 update all for yourself. 

Release date: 12.04.24
www.hterecordings.com
www.hardtranceeurope.com
www.blackholedistribution.net

S.H.O.K.K. - Folie A Deux (Lab4 & AlexMo Remix) [HTE]

🎵 Barry Cooke_Early 2000_1st Ever Demo🎵
My first ever Mix / Demo i made on my Belt Driven Turntables.

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🎵 TRACKLIST 🎵

01_FAT7_RAPTURE
02_GUY OCTANE_THE HOOK
03_HEAVENS CRY_TILL TEARS DO US PART
04_CROP DUSTER_YOUR LOVE
05_CHRISTIAAN_FREE YOUR MIND
06_LEGEND B_LOST IN LOVE
07_PAUL GLAZBY_YOU WONT LAST
08_LAB4_REQUIM
09_BK & NICK SENTIENCE_FLASH
10_KAI TRACID_TO MANY TIMES



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Barry Cooke_Early 2000_1st Ever Demo

As featured on our recent Hard Trance Europe - On The Grand Pier Vol 5 Triple CD. This classic piece of hard dance history gets reworked for the modern floor, crossing all boundaries in its wake! UK producer Phutek, accustomed to the stages of Awakenings, Techno Tuesdays and Fabric (to name a few), is back on our purple division once again, following previous HTE outputs '1307 Dimension' and rockin' rework of fellow classic, 'Malice In Wonderland' (Pants & Corset). 'Candyman' gets the Phull Phat Phutek treatment with some hard and rounded techno power, whilst maintaining that killer Hard Trance vibe we all know and love. Carl Cox, I Hate Models, Dax J, Amelie Lens Approved! Who's next?

Release date: 26.07.24
www.hterecordings.com
www.hardtranceeurope.com
www.blackholedistribution.net

Lab4 - Candyman (Phutek Remix) [HTE]

Yes, crew!! It's just about coming up to THIRTEEN years since the last themed ‘Volume’ mix was released, so I thought I'd resurrect the series here in 2024 with brand new beats and exclusive bangers!

Ya’ll know I like to mix it up depending on the event and venue, so I’ve included all the genres I have been playing this year, from the thought-provoking beginning - alongside some beautiful uplifting trance, to my signature heavy European Hard Trance sound, with an exploration of Hard Techno, Schranz, Downtempo and Italian Hardcore to conclude the aural adventure!

Almost 2 hours!

29 tracks!

EXCLUSIVE: The brand new unheard JTB & DJ Chuck-E track ‘Lift Off’

EXCLUSIVE: The brand new unheard Shock:Force & DJ Chuck-E track ‘Another Planet’

EXCLUSIVE: Brand new unheard Renegade System productions ‘Lost in Fantasy’ & ‘Delta Drama’

EXCLUSIVE: Dan Offside Remix of SULLY ‘Revolution’

EXCLUSIVE: Mynax Remix of Hennes & Cold ‘Second Trip’ (Scot Project Remix)

It’s a builder, so strap yourselves in, turn it up and enjoy 😊 

1.	Torsten Stenzel ‘Interstellar’ (York’s Back In Time Mix)
2.	Talla 2XLC, Torsten Stenzel, Red Light District ‘Did You Hear Me?’
3.	Wavetraxx ‘Smile’ (Chris Menzi Extended Mix)
4.	SULLY ‘Revolution’ (Dan Offside Remix) EXCLUSIVE
5.	Darren Porter, Xijaro & Pitch ‘Reach For The Stars’ (Original Mix)
6.	Wavetraxx ‘Horizon Forbidden West’
7.	Harshil Kamdar ‘I Can Be Your Light’ (DJ Chuck-E Edit)
8.	Wavetraxx ‘The Essence Of Life’ (Jaimy J & Spencer Lee Edit)
9.	Sneijder ‘Voyager’ (Niall McKeever Extended Mix)
10.	Wavetraxx & Nick The Kid ‘Aeolian’ (Extended Mix)
11.	Yusef Kifah vs Lab4 vs Shock:Force ‘Champagne’
12.	DJ Subsonic ‘Devotion’ (Wavetraxx Remix) (DJ Chuck-E & Spencer Lee Edit)
13.	Ed Lynam ‘Ephedrine’
14.	Shock:Force x DJ Chuck-E ‘Another Planet’ EXCLUSIVE
15.	Skysurfer ‘Colors’ (Wavetraxx Remix) (DJ Chuck-E & Spencer Lee Edit)
16.	JTB & DJ Chuck-E ‘Lift Off’ EXCLUSIVE
17.	Renegade System ‘Lost In Fantasy’ EXCLUSIVE
18.	Danny Byrd Feat. Liquid ‘Sweet Harmony’ (DJ Chuck-E & Shock:Force Remix)
19.	Renegade System ‘Delta Drama’ EXCLUSIVE
20.	Hennes & Cold ‘Second Trip’ (Mynax Remix) EXCLUSIVE
21.	Renegade System ‘Consciousness’ (Extended Mix)
22.	Scot Project & Sam Jones ‘Weed’
23.	Ed E.T. ‘Underground Supply’
24.	Marco V & CJ Bolland ‘Angel 2’ (Rhys Williams Schranz Edit)
25.	David Temessi ‘Raveduction’ (ACOR Remix)
26.	DJ Mad Dog & Johannes Schuster ‘Surrender’ (Original Mix)
27.	DJ Mad Dog ‘Duplicate’
28.	Nightshift & Mad Dog ‘Focul Arde’
29.	DJ Mad Dog ‘Atmosphere’

DJ Chuck-E - Volume 37 - Midlife Crisis

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Nick Bowman Tracklist

01. Ullrson - Thor [Ullrson Records] [Promo 3/10/24]
02. Kyoshii (The Epic The Weird The Wonderful) - Ponder While Washing Dishes [D-Force Records]
03. Callum Plant - Traverse [Resilient Recordings] [Promo]
04. DJ Wank - Stormtrooper (303 Mix) [Translucent]
05. DJ Wank - Studio W [Resilient Recordings]
06. DJ Wank - Rave Rumble [Resilient Recordings] 
07. Lazar (IT) - Paradox [We Are The Brave]
08. Bruce Zalcer - Delicate Spirit [We Are The Brave]
09. Audioklinik - Third Dimension (Cristian Varela Remix) [TREGAMBE]
10. Oxygeno - Double Trouble [Solitär]
11. Michel Lauriola - Nullah [Animal Farm Records⁩]
12. Vegim - Dividing The Lies From The Truth [ART21]
13. Michel Lauriola - Debate [Animal Farm Records⁩]
14. Nicole Moudaber - Reverie [Filth On Acid]
15. Ullrson - Allfather Odin [Ullrson Records]
16. Kølpøs & Nwhr - Mars Pathfinder [Nachtstrom Schallplatten]
17. Nwhr - Los Oscurantistas [Prophet]
18. Nwhr - Nocturne [Nachtstrom Schallplatten]
19. Nwhr - El juicio del escorpion [Mord]
20. Nwhr - Hereje [Mord]
21. Kølpøs - Atropos (Nwhr Remix) [Loopaina Records⁩]
22. Kyoshii (The Epic The Weird The Wonderful) - Amsterdam Rotterdam [D-Force Records]
23. Formshift - Take The Fakes (Lenny Dee Space Remix) [Hard Electronic]
24. Luckes - Activate (DJ Ogi Remix) [Resilient Recordings]
25. Lab4 - Candyman (Phutek Remix) [HTE]
26. Kashpitzky - Diffusion [Token]
27. Obscure Shape - Easy For Ecstasy [Planet X Recordings]
28. BL:ND - Rhythms Of Funk [KR Records]
29. BL:ND - Inside Out [KR Records]
30. Perc & Sissel Winsent - Static Dub [Perc Trax]

The Future Underground Show with Nick Bowman - September 2024

The very first release on 'JINK CHINO' - A brand new label from the JTB & DJ Chuck-E camp - promptly named - LIFT OFF!!!

Euphoric Hard Trance with a classical edge!!!!

Lift Off

JTB & DJ Chuck-E 'Lift Off' (Jinko Chino) - OUT NOV 1st

Revamping hard classics for both techno and hard trance ears is becoming a bit of a habit for UK Production don Phutek. Following on from much celebrated reworks of hard anthems 'Lab4 - Candyman', 'Pants & Corset - Malice In Wonderland' and more recently Steve Blake's 'I Get A Rush' we are now treated to a 145 bpm 2025 rub down of Lab4 vocal rocker 'The Creator'. As usual Phutek taking no prisoners! 

Release date: 25.04.25
www.hterecordings.com
www.hardtranceeurope.com
www.blackholedistribution.net

Lab4 - The Creator (Phutek  Remix) [HTE]

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Godfather’ - ‘Legend’ - ‘International Hero’. All accolades attributed by loving fans Worldwide to the DJ, Producer and scene pioneer known as ‘Slipmatt’. Anyway, on to the Hard Trance & Old Skool DJ, Chuck-E, who has now ‘retired’ from the dance music scene.

Wales’ premier Hard Trance DJ, Chuck-E, has enjoyed a long illustrious career in the hard dance scene, spanning back 26 years, to 1997. Originally playing Old Skool hardcore & Drum & Bass is his bedroom, progressing on to the Hard Trance sound he is known for today.

His resume contains headline shows in countries including South Korea, Australia, Holland, and Norway, as well as holding many residencies over the years, at events such as Breathe, GBH, Sugar, Trancefusion, The Square, and Panic Room. 

He was one of the most frequently booked DJs at the mighty Bionic events and has played guest slots for virtually every major and well-respected Hard Dance promotor in England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, with Frantic, Goodgreef, Storm, Ministry of Sound, HTID, Tranzaction, Westfest, Escape into the Park, Back To The Future, Concept, Ripsnorter, North, and Sanctuary Festival, all included on extensive the list.

The triumphant 2005-2012 partnership with Jon the Baptist (coined by UK hard dance kings Frantic as ‘The UK’s number 1 Hard Trance Team) would see them set up the hugely popular ‘Intolerance Recordings’ imprint to showcase the bulk of their studio creations, alongside being signed to the massive ‘Future Sound Corporation’ label in Italy, releasing hits such as ‘Magic’ - ‘A new hope’ and remixing for the legendary Yoji Biomehanika. 

Career accolades include winning the national PYP DJ competition, plus joining Kutski for a special guest feature on BBC Radio 1 and having his ‘Science Fiction’ album release party at the mighty 55,000 strong ‘Defqon1’ festival, run by Q-dance in the Netherlands, in which his track ‘What is reality’ featured on their DVD release.

Chuck-E has never been one to ‘follow the crowd’ - always looking to be original in the way he plays and performs, his energetic showmanship and crowd-pleasing personality combine perfectly with his unique and diverse sets, making him one of the most popular DJs on the circuit. Although known as – and predominantly a Hard Trance DJ (being a huge ambassador of the sound) expect things to be mixed up relentlessly, with the full spectrum of Hard Trance on display, sprinkled with Bootlegs and varied edits from the Hard Techno & Electro, Schranz, Drum & Bass and Hardcore scenes.

With him retiring from DJ’ing, music, and the everyday tasks of the scene 8 years ago, due to tinnitus and ear problems, he has recently returned to the digital turntables, and we are accepting a select number of gigs

DJ Chuck-E & Shocker show available on request (Shocker care of Twisted Artists) 

Available to play: Hard Trance, 92-95 Old Skool Hardcore, Early Rave, Early Hardcore, Millenium Hardcore

Simon Vegas is a Trance/Hard Dance DJ known for his driving sets, dynamic mixing and infectious energy behind the decks.  

A veteran of the UK underground, Simon has performed at major events and club nights across the UK and Ibiza including Gatecrasher, Cream, Frantic, Passion, Storm, Sundissential and Tidy, plus hundreds of sets at club nights and parties large and small.

Having earned his stripes in the heyday of the Superclub era of the 2000’s – playing multiple sets every single weekend – he has held residencies up and down the country since his first back in 2002.

Taking influences from across the span of electronic music (and his 20+ years in the scene) you’ll hear elements of Rave, Breakbeat, Hard House and Techno fused into his Driving Trance sets.  

Always experimenting, Simon also dabbles in Psy-Trance, Techno, Techno-Trance and Dark Progressive.  He still has a soft spot for the classics and his utmost respect for 90’s dance music culture is evident throughout his sets and DJ mixes.

Not afraid to break the mould and express himself creatively with the breadth of his sonic arsenal, the one thing you count on is a well-executed set that will make you wanna throw caution to the wind and get yourself moving!!

In October 2023 he took over the reins of the monthly ‘System Damage presents Trance Sessions’ Radio Show and is excited supplying not only the residents mix, but a showcase of the best talent –established and rising – that the scene has to offer; with two 1-hour guest mixes every single show.

For bookings, radio enquiries or anything else please contact the team using the details below:

bookings@simonvegas.com
systemdamage@simonvegas.com
info@simonvegas.com

Classic 90s Happy Hardcore/Hardcore, Bouncy Techno, Hard Trance/Trance & Hard House Vinyl Only Mixes.
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Nick Bowman is a DJ, Producer and Radio Host from England. He has played several times at Ministry of Sound (CLR / The Gallery / Saturday Sessions / Club Shelter), Pacha London, Egg, Basing House, Scala, and River Thames boat parties where his underground, bass driven techno, minimal and tech house beats tore up the dance floors of England’s capital city. He has played extensively in Colombia and also played in Germany and Italy.
Nick had already played his first gig at Ministry of Sound when he won the globally respected and renowned DJ mix competition, IDJ Magazine’s (International DJ Magazine) prestigious “Raw Talent Competition”. Nick’s winning mix received amazing reviews from some of the world’s top DJ’s, including Jody Wisternoff, Riva Starr and Deepgroove.
He hosts one of the most respected underground techno radio shows around, The Future Underground Show. The show can now be heard on Digitally Imported's Techno Channel every third Friday of the month at www.di.fm/techno and was previously on Future Radio - www.futureradio.co.uk -107.8 FM. The shows are made available to listen again and download and see thousands of plays and downloads each month. Nick mixes on the show and has interviews and guest mixes from the biggest names in global techno.
Previous guests on the show include: Sasha, Mauro Picotto, Ellen Allien, Audio Injection, Cari Lekebusch, Joel Mull, Alan Fitzpatrick, Gary Beck, Nic Fanciulli, Paul Woolford, Mark Broom, DJ Dextro, Deepgroove, Thomas Schumacher, Heckmann, Israel Toledo, Tom Hades, Dolby D, Stefano Noferini, Daniel Portman, Hobo, Hans Bouffmyhre, Markantonio, Kai Randy Michel, Ray Kajioka, Snello, Chris Page, Nima Khak, Bryan Chapman, On/Off, Nihad Tule, Steve Shaden, Manic Brothers, Forest People, Roberto Capuano, Xpansul, Ricardo Garduno, Bodyscrub, David Temessi, Juliana Yamasaki, Gene Karz, Mike Vath, Marco Piangiamore, Frankyeffe, Skober, Petter B, Alex Dolby, Kristina Lalic, Noseda, Reggy Van Oers, Linus Quick, Dave Sinner, M.I.D.I., Joy Fagnani, Stefano Infusino, Tengrams, Markus Bohm, Peja, Uron, Jacob B, Mylo Salte, Gabeen, Theodore Elektrik, Jacob B, Soren Aalberg, Andres Gil, Chris Page, Aleja Sanchez, A Square, Alessan Main, Peja, Uron, Heron, Drumcomplex, Saimon, Anthony Jimenez, Luigi Madonna, Hefty, Oyhopper, Irregular Synth, Deraout, Yan Stricker, Bageera, Nico Kohler, Joachim Spieth, Mikael Jonasson, Ripple, A Square, Luix Spectrum, Hardfloor, Richard Dinsdale, Alex Young, Tom Laws, Kaiser Souzai, EPZ, Bryan Chapman, Camilo Serna, Style of Eye, Simone De Caro, Marck D, Al3xandria, Gareth Wild, Ninna V, Camilo Jara, Minor Dott, Alexander Fog, Nik Frattaroli, Kevin Villa, Ricardo Carmona, Elzo, Telmo Fernandez, Sant2, Luis G, Dunny, Santiago Molano, Phyrgian, Jose Monsalve, Fabiano Castellanos, Wehbba and Puresque.
Nick has also played alongside many of the above mentioned DJs at clubs around the world.
Other DJs with whom Nick has played at the same events with include: Speedy J, Stimming, Dave Seaman, Manuel De La Mare, Chris Liebing, James Ruskin, Mark Broom, Jerome Sydenham, Tommy Four Seven, Monoloc, Brian Sanhaji, Djuma Soundsystem, Alex Piccone, Mirko Loko, Lee Van Dowski, Boy George, Seb Fontaine, Michael Gray and Jon Carter.
The quality of his mixing has seen him in demand across the world. He has provided guest mixes for the following radio stations and websites: Slinky FM, Sense FM, Elio.org, Insomnia FM, Static Progress (Artist of the Week), Techno Recommends, www.bestofhouse.co.uk(residentpodcast contributor), Radioparty.pl, “The Drug” and in Colombia for Radio Planeta, The Beathouse Online and La X.
He has released on Organism, WR Germany, Ninefont Music, Fly Records, EchoDeluxe Recordings and Klartext Record.
Nick's sublime beats are famous for keeping dance floors moving all day and night. His winning formula is guaranteed to keep him in demand across England and all over the world.

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