Dynamic duo Pig & Dan blast themselves back onto Soma records with their solo debut, the Lone Ranger EP.

With their upcoming 10 year album "Decade" on the horizon, it's only fitting that we give you a taste of what to expect. Title track Lone Ranger, taken from the album, leads perfectly in to this storming EP. Skipping drums grow into a building, razor sharp pad line which ebbs and flows throughout the track teasing just enough until it breaks through with deadly force along with a deep funky baseline. This track was meant for peak time and it delivers right on time.

The EP's second track, Below The Belt, is an excellent follow on from Lone Ranger. A shimmering vocal sample, swarming with reverb, plays delicately along with direct drums and rolling sub bass, delivering yet another dance floor bomb. Belgian dj/producer Tom Hades weighs in here with a great interpretation of Below The Belt. An instant dark, ominous beat kicks things off as the track progresses into a full on techno workout!

Pig & Dan - Below The Belt (Tom Hades Remix) [Soma Records]

Belgium based Tom Hades has become as something of a tastemaker in today’s world of techno. 
With years of experience in playing shows & even more in producing he exactly knows how to stick out of the masses with his really own signature sound. 
Tom started making music with his long-time friend Marco Bailey, with whom he also had his first releases with on labels like Drumcode. Techno always was, and still is, the only kind of music Tom could express his very own vision of music with. 
Tom’s sound always has a strong emphasis on straightforward baselines and eternal catching melodies – it is made for dancing! Often Tom also brings a certain melancholy to it, which enables a really unique listening experience. The focus on a typical Hades track is also always on strong percussion elements by bringing a fresh vibe to the end product, that saturates his audience as well as his fellow producer and DJ colleagues. 
His productions obviously align well with the selections Tom makes while being behind the decks. A set of Tom always focuses on keeping the tempo and strong melodies, while adjusting a certain groove. His sets combine classic productions, which he showcases in his weekly classic Sunday picks, with more current ones. For Tom creating the atmosphere through groove & strong repetitive melodies is the main goal. 
This year will see Tom releasing his productions on international renown labels, as well as expanding his global tour schedule. Tom Hades is a steady part of today’s techno scene!

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