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Sander van Doorn & Oliver Heldens 'THIS' is out now: http://btprt.dj/1s2kxUT

“THIS” is the song people are going to be talking about through the fall… “THIS” is deep enough for the the coolest underground clubs and bangs for the biggest rooms… “THIS” is what happens when two of Holland’s highest flyers come together. “THIS” is out now! 
 
With a handful of Beatport chart toppers like “Gecko” and “Koala” under his belt and a #1 hit alongside Becky Hill, Oliver Heldens is one of the most hyped artists of the moment. With the popularity of melodic house on the rise, Heldens’ signature sound has served to propel the nu-deep house movement into the limelight. Hence, collaboration with dance-floor legend Sander van Doorn could not be a more perfect match for “THIS”.
 
Coming off a massive wave with his single “Get Enough,” Sander van Doorn is known to experiment with many different genres. From the start, Sander (and his alter egos; Sam Sharp, Purple Haze, Filterfunk & Sandler) has produced a variety of sounds at a level that only most producers can dream of, combining elements of trance, electro, techno and house constantly blowing away his fans and comrades, keeping everyone guessing what he’s going to come up with next.
 
Brilliantly fusing Heldens’ distinctive hollowed-out bass line with van Doorn’s crispy-clean classic tech house productions, “THIS” is funky with an irresistible groove. Sander and Oliver have dropped a bomb!

Sander van Doorn b2b Oliver Heldens - THIS Mix

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Yet more goodness from the dastardly Stockholm duo. Here, "Kavolrak" gets reshaped into a spooky slab of tunnelling techno, courtesy of reliable old hand Joel Mull. The space disco edit on the flip of this 12" well worth your time too. Good things come in pairs, clearly.

Mr. Top Hat & Art Alfie "Kavolrak" (Joel Mull Remix)- Boiler Room Debuts

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The 2 Bears - Not This Time (Krystal Klear Remix

This week on my Drumcode live I have invited Sam Paganini to take the helm live from Lehmann Club, Stuttgart. Expect to hear tracks from Jel Ford, Recondite and Sam Paganini.

01. Sam Paganini - Rave - Drumcode
02. Loco and Jam - Nugget - MB Elektronics
03. Spiros Kaloumenos - Logotype [Cari Lekebusch remix] - Focus Records
04. Mental Resonance - 31.1 - Serial Number 849 Records
05. Ben Buitendijk - Colourblind - Field Records
06. Skober - Step Outside - Secret Room Records
07. Sam Paganini - Down - Drumcode
08. Roman Poncet - Black Orchid - Deeply Rooted House
09. Ejeca - Prototype - Exploris
10. Hans Bouffmyhre and Kyle Geiger - Dispatch 
11. Anthony Jimenez - Non Compliant - Blank Code
12. Xhei - Less [Flug remix] - Kaputt
13. Jel Ford - Backyard - Drumcode
14. Pascal Nuzzo and Subjects - Infinite - Intacto
15. Recondite - Drgn2 - Hotflush Recordings
16. Sam Paganini - Dusty - Drumcode

DCR219 - Drumcode Radio Live - Sam Paganini Live At Lehmann Club, Stuttgart

DJ W!LD - When You Feel Me (Original Mix)

Absolute gem found in  A&B's deep warmup up set from Madison Square Garden

Joker - Gui Boratto

As an artist with already a lot of very successful material to his name, Rodriguez Jr.’s debut album Bittersweet is a highly anticipated release. There are in fact many reasons why people should hold their breath for it - an impressive 11 track body of work that features some of the well renowned and loved Rodriguez Jr. sonic traits, as well as a lot of new and previously unchartered musical ground. It simultaneously presents techno, atmospheric dub, hypnotic, melancholy and hands down hedonistic music, and with a focus on exploring textures and moods, there is something here for everyone to get lost in.

Rodriguez Jr., aka Oliver Mateu, was originally introduced to music through radio in the south of France, where he closely followed a selection of 80s bands, as well as forming a strong love for synthesizers. It wasn’t long before he was inspired to start his own group with partner Giles Escoffier ‘The Youngsters’, which quickly signed to Laurent Garnier’s F-Communications, taking them to some of the biggest clubs and festivals around the world. After great success, the project was put on hold and over the last five years Mateu has been given the space to focus more on his solo work and finally the opportunity to create an album.

In spite of his French origins, both Olivier Mateu's artist name and productions lean more towards his father's Spanish roots, with a Mediterranean warmth and party atmosphere often coming to the fore. Bittersweet, however, embodies influences from all over the world. Inspired during recent trips to Japan, Canada and Europe, the voyaging Rodriguez Jr. accompanied by his laptop lay down ideas in hotel rooms after playing in clubs and absorbed the different environments around him into his work. With each country creating a new experience, his touring has played a big part in the variety of tracks that are presented here.

Whilst the spice of Bittersweet was captivated in far away places, the main body of the production of the album was carried out in Mateu’s hidden away studio in Belgium, filled with many loved pieces of analogue gear and synthesizers. Ranging from the Roland TR909, for a classic house drum feel, to the Korg MS10 for dirtier sounds, and a selection of Roland keyboards to choose from, “I am definitely a synth fetishist! Ahaha!” (Rodriguez Jr.). Each has contributed in Rodriguez Jr.’s quest to create an artistic project of the highest quality and creativity that he is capable of, with outstanding results. He has also drawn on the creative input of two musicians who are featured in two of the tracks – And.Id playing his trumpet and Cari Golden’s vocals.

A masterpiece that truly reflects the Rodriguez Jr. of today, it also offers us enough variety and surprise to keep us inspired by this ever-evolving artist. Reflecting on the tracks Bittersweet refers to the contradictory forces at play within the music – it may be beautiful and it may be sweet – but be careful of the party animal it can unleash both in the creator and within all of you present on the dancefloor!

Rodriguez Jr. - Bagpipe Women

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Bassee - say you wanna be (free download)

March 25, 2016 Beatport exclusive 
April 8, 2016 all other stores

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Off the back of a whirlwind 2015 including the launch of their new label ‘Hommage’, Monkey Safari gear up to take the dance scene by storm with the release of their new EP ‘On’. The self-entitled release showcases the German act’s mixture of hip-hop and new wave influences embedded in 9-10 minute climactic and euphoric footprints that have so often epitomized the acts sound throughout their short career. Remixes by legendary techno producer ‘Paco Osuna’ and ‘Chloé’ have done no harm in aiding the producers growing stature on the global stage whilst helping their break into new scenes and demographics not yet familiar with their uplifting and melodic sound.

The EP containing two original tracks ‘On’ and ‘Matters’ utters influences taken from the act at a young and formative age. Sven and Lars unique connection was established as teens in their hometown of ‘Halle’ where the duo’s paradox of tastes complimented one another’s and has come to define the nature of their productions. Agreeing to start a youth fueled club night that exhibited the duo’s love for indie/alternative and electronica in two separate rooms, the venture became the catalyst for the pair’s amalgamation in song-writing and thus, Monkey Safari was born. A track that mirrors these tastes exceptionally is the single ‘On’, a perfect blend of steady paced house with alternate influenced vocals creating a brooding and haunting piece of music. The duos cleverly crafted layering of the track gives the vocals enough room to breathe whilst keeping the dance-fueled tempo with airy and spacious percussion. The second track ‘Matters’ focuses more on techno and trance-like elements with delayed and static analogue sounds coating the duo’s stereotypical atmospheric and surging psalm. The track is much more in-tune with the acts dance influences with no inclusion of any vocals, dedicating all attention to the core ingredients of percussion, bass and keys.

The duo’s rapid growth in recognition is best shown through Paco Osuna’s monstrous remix of ‘On’ with a typical elongated build, euphoric drop and crunching percussion that will be certain to be a stand out track on dance floors around the globe. Underground French artist Chloé’s remix of ‘Matters’ is reminiscent of the duo’s new wave motives with a perfect collage of echoed guitar samples and a grooved bass lick epitomizing the French house sound. Both remixes are equally as talented and enjoyable as the originals and will no doubt help flourish the acts credibility and respect going in to 2016.

Monkey Safari - Matters (Original Mix)

Closest (EP)

Closest (Feder Remix)

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The 2 Bears - Not This Time (Krystal Klear Remix

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