Rory Hoy graces Groove Shack Records with a 10-track album that's a full-throttle journey through the pulse of underground dance music. Blending the infectious grooves of House, the edgy rhythms of Tech-House, the raw energy of Big Beat, and the hypnotic drive of Techno, this release is a genre-spanning celebration of club culture.

Each track is a sonic adventure-crafted with Rory Hoy's signature flair for blending retro vibes with futuristic production. From warehouse-ready bangers to sun-drenched terrace anthems, this album is built for dancefloors and deep listening alike.

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R U Afraid Of The Big Beat?

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7. Rory Hoy - R U Afraid Of The Big Beat?

VALHALLA is a House & Techno DJ/Producer from Fife, Scotland. His passion for music led him to learn the art of DJing at the young age of 11. A year later, he began teaching himself how to produce electronic music.

In 2020, VALHALLA launched Groove Shack Records, earning support from the likes of Fatboy Slim and releasing music from top artists artists like Gunjack, Sandro M., Hans Bouffmyhre,  MarAxe & Jon10. The label also gained airplay on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 6.

VALHALLA's album DNA topped the Norwegian iTunes charts, coming in at #1 in Techno Albums & #29 in Techno Albums in the UK.
The album's House single, House of Tribe, was also featured on Spotify's own editorial playlists, Friday Crate Diggers and Dance Rising.
In 2022, VALHALLA’s remix of Get A Little Deeper by The Rhythmic State hit #4 on the UK and #22 on the German iTunes Techno charts.

In 2024, he debuted his Hybrid Live set at Rezerection: The Homecoming at Ingliston Royal Highland Centre—the venue of his first big rave, marking a full circle moment in his journey.

VALHALLA regularly lands in Beatport’s Top 100, with Acid Storm reaching #9 on the Techno (Raw/Deep/Hypnotic) chart in December 2024.
His music has gained support from DJ Rush, Judge Jules, Mauro Picotto,  The Southern, Alex Di Stefano, Sonique, StoneBridge and many more. He also hosted The Residency on Beat 106 Scotland until the station closed on July 1, 2025.

Bookings: gus@grooveshackrecords.com
Label: grooveshackrecords.com

7. Rory Hoy - R U Afraid Of The Big Beat?

VALHALLA / Groove Shack Records