RECOMMENDED HOUSE
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I Believe (Vandalism Spank daNun Mix)
Artist: Happy Clappers
Remixer: Vandalism
Label: Art & Craft
Genre: House (Electro, Funky)
ANTHEM ALERT! Happy Clappers' dance anthem 'I Believe' is rehashed for 2008 with a plethora of cool remixes including this immense effort from none other than Vandalism! A superb remix of a classic from one of the best outfits on the scene.
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Keep Walking
Artist: Misha Twins
Label: Bugeyed Records
Genre: House (Electro, Tech House)
BugEyed's distinctive vision of electrotechnohouse has been described as 'genre-bending'... although they prefer the term 'electric indie' Check this out from Mischa Twins from London. Very different but works amazing!
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At Last (Start To Finish EP)
Artist: Matt Samuels
Label: Leaders Of The New School
Genre: House (Progressive)
Leaders of the New School is a new sub label set up by Toolroom Records. Focusing on new up and coming talent. Here they provide a 3 track EP from Matt Samuels. Our pick of the EP is 'At Last' which is a fantastic deep progressive number!
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Flight Schedule (Gregor Tresher Remix)
Artist: delete
Label: SCI plus TEC Digital Audio
Genre: House (Tech House)
Hold tight Dubfire's label Sci Tec lands on Trackitdown. Purveyors of Minimal Tech house gems here is no exception with a cracking track from Delete with Gregor Tresher on the remix
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Spanish Kebab (Original Mix)
Artist: Djinxx & Xpansul
Label: Ovum Recordings
Genre: House (Tech House)
THE ultimate tech-house track from the last few months finally drops on download! After heavy pressure from Josh Wink, John Digweed, Sasha and many more, this superb track from Djinxx & Xpansul is now available in full glory. An essential purchase.
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Trapped (Tom Novy Remix)
Artist: Peter Geldenblom vs Musikjunki
Remixer: Tom Novy
Label: Spinnin Records
Genre: House (Tech House)
One of the biggest producers of 2007 Peter Geldenblom teams up with Musikjunki to produce another anthem on Spinnin imprint. Space Ibiza regular Tom Novy on the remix duty. Turn it up this is big!
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Get Fakt EP 2 - Outside In
Artist: Off Key
Label: Fakt Recordings
Genre: House (Minimal, Progressive)
With support mounting this is a track that is going to be a feature in CD wallets for some time to come. Andy Cato (Groove Armada), Jamie Anderson and Jon Carter give it the thumbs up while I-DJ make it one of the singles of the month - in two different genres!
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Meanwhile (Kollektiv Turmstrasse Remix)
Artist: Johnjon
Remixer: Kollektiv Turmstrasse
Label: Baalsaal Music
Genre: House (Progressive)
Johnjon real name John Muder from Hamburg is one of Germanys fast rising producers. His blend of funky beats with progressive underground feel are imense. If you liked 'Laurent Garnier - Man with Red Face' you will love this!
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Sideways - Original Mix
Artist: Timmy & Tommy
Label: Full Tilt Recordings
Genre: House (Electro)
House/Electro/Techno DJ & producer duo from Dublin & Donegal, Ireland. Timmy & Tommy have had tracks played by Eddie Halliwell, Judge Jules DJ Tomcraft, Sander Van Doorn, Gareth Emery to name a few. Here they deliver a thumping electro house number!
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I Believe (Scibi Remix)
Artist: KAROL XVII & MB VALENCE
Label: Loco Records
Genre: House (Funky, Soulful)
Karol XVII, who permanently cooperates with MB Valence in developing different music projects such as Soul Tunes, Parasoul, Labtop and others (Loco Records), belongs to the group of top music producers in Poland. This track has the summer written all over it. Massive!
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RECOMMENDED TRANCE
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The Bass (Original Mix) (single version)
Artist: Sander van Doorn
Label: Nebula
Genre: Trance (Tech Trance)
AVAILABLE TO UK/US! Sander Van Doorn's 'The Bass' drops on download for most world territories and it's not a moment too soon, as the world has been desperate for more! A sublime cut from the new prince of Trance music - essential!
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Percivalesque (Vodka Shatter Remix) - TID REMIX COMPETITION WINNER
Artist: Cape Town
Remixer: Vodka Shatter
Label: Camouflage
Genre: Trance (Progressive, Uplifting)
REMIX COMPETITION WINNER! The recent remix contest for Cape Town's massive 'Percivalesque' was hotly contested, but in the end Vodka Shatter's remix was the winner! A beautiful take on the original, this is worth checking immediately along with the rest of the stunning Cape Town album.
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Somewhere Inside (Original Mix) (single version)
Artist: Tiësto presents Allure ft. Julie Thompson
Label: Maelstrom
Genre: Trance (Uplifting)
Legendary trance DJ Tiesto issues his latest single, presenting Allure and the vocal talents of Julie Thompson on this absolutely superb track. 'Somewhere Inside' is a blissed-out trancer with a sublime melody and beautiful strings. Essential!
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Kosmosy (Octagen Remix)
Artist: Nu NRG
Label: Monster Tunes
Genre: Trance (Uplifting)
Finally issued on download after months of demand is the huge Octagen mix of the classic 'Kosmosy' from Nu NRG. Blending tough beats with delicate synths and one monstrous breakdown, this is just about as essential as it gets. Recommended!
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Seven Seas (Logiztic Soundz Remix)
Artist: Antix
Label: Iboga Records
Genre: Trance (Progressive)
Some more beautiful progressive music on offer from Iboga, who release this brand new batch of digital-only releases. Includes this superb remix of Antix's anthem 'Seven Seas' from Logiztic Sounds.
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Lying - Acute Remix
Artist: MaRLo feat. eM
Remixer: Acute
Label: Couture
Genre: Trance (Tech Trance)
Rising star Acute follows previous outings on Riot, Noys, Addiction and Infrasonic with this superb tech-trance remake of the brand new single from MaRLo feat. Em on vocals. Another notch on the 'hit' belt from the Couture imprint.
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Not the End - Tom Colontonio Remix
Artist: Peter Martijn Wijnia pres. Majesta
Label: Conspiracy
Genre: Trance (Uplifting)
Yet again Conspiracy are showcasing a brand new producer in the form of Peter Martijn Wijnia. 'Not The End' is a fantastic deep-yet-uplifting trancer which will rock any club without question! Backing the excellent original mix comes the storming Tom Colontonio remix.
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Starfire At Night
Artist: Phynn
Label: Black Hole Recordings
Genre: Trance (Progressive)
More stunning trance from the young superstar Phynn on Tiesto's Black Hole imprint. Want to make music like this? Check Phynn's EXCLUSIVE Sample Pack in the Sample Packs section to get you started!
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Electric Sheep (Nitrous Oxide Remix)
Artist: SignalRunners
Remixer: Nitrous Oxide
Label: Anjunabeats
Genre: Trance (Uplifting)
The awesome Nitrous Oxide return to Anjunabeats to take on the new single from the SignalRunners and, true to form, they deliver in absolute style! With DJ support from all of the usual suspects including Armin (ASOT support) and Above & Beyond.
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Imagine - Rozza Remix
Artist: Andrelli & Blue Feat. Hila
Remixer: Rozza
Label: Infrasonic Recordings
Genre: Trance (Uplifting)
Carrying on from where they left off in 2007 Infrasonic are back with this, their first release of the year. Written by Swedish duo Andrelli & blue and featuring the beautiful vocals of rising star Hila this is a must for 2008!
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Xanthe (Original Mix)
Artist: Graeme Harrison
Label: Flux Delux
Genre: Trance (Uplifting)
Flux Delux deliver release number 17 from newcomer Graeme Harrison and it's one of the labels strongest to date. Bringing back memories of the heady days of '99, 'Xanthe' is a power trancer with enough panache to set any floor alight.
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RECOMMENDED ELECTRO
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Road To Caracas (Swen Weber Remix)
Artist: BUSH II BUSH
Remixer: Swen Weber
Label: Cr2 Records
Genre: Electro (House)
Swen Weber gets his hands on a house anthem and the result is dancefloor carnage! One of the hottest records in electro-house at the moment with DJ support from all of the leading suspects including Pete Tong.
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Lying - Patrik Carrera Stripped Back Mix
Artist: MaRLo feat. eM
Remixer: Patrick Carrera
Label: Couture
Genre: Electro (House)
MaRLo enlists the vocal talents of Em for this Kiss FM-supported trance cut on Couture. It's up to Patrik Carrera to house it up for the cooler floors in town and he does this in fine style, offering up two massive remixes! Recommended.
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Falling (Original)
Artist: Butch
Label: Craft Music
Genre: Electro (House)
Butch follows up the TID-chart topping 'On The Line' with brand new single 'Falling', another top slice of minimal electro-house madness. Includes top remixes from Mark Broom and DJ F.E.X.
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Signals - Emperor Machine Vocal Remix
Artist: they came from the stars
Remixer: Emperor Machine
Label: This Is Not An Exit
Genre: Electro (Electronica)
Top tune in this month's UK DJ Magazine electro reviews, this slice of nu-disco, glitchy electronica from They Came From The Stars gets a glittering makeover from the legend that is Emperor Machine. If you're into acts such as The Scissor Sisters, check this.
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The Good (Original)
Artist: Swen Weber
Label: Craft Music
Genre: Electro (House)
ANTHEM ALERT! It's been a long time coming but finally the sensational 'The Good' from Swen Weber is released! Swen is having a superb 2008 thus far and this record will cement his reputation even further. Highly recommended!
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Savior - John Dahlback Remix
Artist: Basto! Feat. I-Fan
Remixer: John Dahlbäck
Label: U-BOOT
Genre: Electro (House)
U-Boot launches with this superb new track from Basto, including this stunning remix from Swedish electro-house legend John Dahlback. Taking a more melodic approach, this isn't quite John's usual bosh-fest but is most definitely still well worth checking out.
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Dance Of The Children (Original Mix)
Artist: Jumble
Label: Digital Jaxx UK
Genre: Electro (House)
Jumble serves up the infectious 'Dance Of The Children' on the awesome UK electro-house imprint Digital Jaxx. Not a great deal is known about this release but one thing we do know is if the tribal rhythms and big basslines fail to make you move, you must be made of stone!
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LVNG CLR - DIM Remix
Artist: Sta
Label: Marine Parade
Genre: Electro (Dirty)
Marine Parade are back with a bang for 2008 releasing this monster from the rising talent that is STA. Rounding off the EP is a remix from one of the new stars of electro, DIM, bringing a dirtier feel to proceedings. One to check!
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Play minimal - Space Love (Original mix)
Artist: Santiago Cortes
Label: IN THE MIX
Genre: Electro (House)
If Daft Punk did minimal, this is what you'd hear! Santiago Cortes delivers a minimal electronic treat laced with great synth work and a relentless, dubbed-out groove. Highly recommended!
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Things That Make You Feel (Freza Electrovoice Remix)
Artist: Ivan Roudyk feat. T-Moor Rodriguez
Remixer: Freza Electrovoice
Label: Electrica Records
Genre: Electro (House)
Uplifting euro-electro from Ivan Roudyk feat. T-Moor Rodriguez who deliver the feel-good party track 'Things That Make You Feel'. Comes backed with a plethora of superb remixes including this funked-up floor rocker from Freza Electrovoice.
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RECOMMENDED HARD DANCE
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Everybody's Free (2008 Bounce Mix)
Artist: Andy Whitby & Matt Lee
Label: Nukleuz Records
Genre: Hard Dance (Hard House, Scouse)
Andy Whitby teams up with new superstar Matt Lee to revisit their 2007 anthem 'Everybody's Free', a superb cover of the Rozalla dance classic. Includes this fine 2008 bounce version perfect for the crucial 2am singalong moment. Recommended!
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Music Of Tomorrow
Artist: Technikal Meets Ainso
Label: Technikal Recordings
Genre: Hard Dance (Hard Trance)
Technikal (currently ripping up dancefloors in Australia on tour) delivers two massive new cuts on his own Technikal Recordings imprint. Includes 'Futureform' with Addiction star Ashley James and this fine cut in collaboration with newcomer Ainso.
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The Ghetto
Artist: Darrell White
Label: Staar Recordings
Genre: Hard Dance (NRG)
Darrell White is making a name for himself as a newcomer to watch and here he turns in a fine EP on Staar Recordings, itself fast becoming a label to watch. 'The Ghetto' is driving, dark NRG with ferocious synths and driving beats.
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Y'All Ready
Artist: K-Complex & Audio Freak
Label: K-Complex Presents Science Fabric
Genre: Hard Dance (Hard Trance)
After a short hiatus K-Complex returns with "Y'All Ready", a scintillating trance cut in collaboration with Audio Freak. This time choosing to sample the legendary vocal cut from Tony De Vit, this is a big uplifting number featuring driving percussion, a massive bassline and a riff drenched in euphoria!
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The Kracken (Dave Schiemann Mix)
Artist: David Forbes meets Dr Willis
Remixer: Dave Schiemann
Label: Detox Records
Genre: Hard Dance (Hard Trance)
TRACKITDOWN EXCLUSIVE! Already a TID chart-topper, Forbes & Willis' 'The Kracken' is back for, er, another crack courtesy of two massive remixes from Joey V and this supersonic tough trance remake from bright newcomer Dave Schiemann. Hot!
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Farkin' Oldskool
Artist: Omega 3
Label: Tinrib Digital
Genre: Hard Dance (Hard House)
ANTHEM ALERT! Another blinder from the Omega 3 collective who deliver a stunning driving old skool-esque hard house anthem. DJ support comes from Paul Glazby, Justin Bourne, JP & Jukesy, Ben Stevens and Steve Hill.
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Sabotage (Iridium Remix)
Artist: Emilio
Remixer: Iridium
Label: High Drive Recordings
Genre: Hard Dance
Norwegian producer Emilio makes an appearence on High Drive Recordings with his debut psy infused hard dance smasher entitled 'Sabotage'. High Drive label boss Iridium provides remix duties for a brilliantly produced epic UK Hard trance cut taking the original and cramming it full of euphoria.
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90's Clubhouse Vol 1 - Dominator 98 (Klubbheads hectic klubbmix)
Artist: Human Resource
Label: Mid-town Digital
Genre: Hard Dance (Classic)
This week's classic recommendation comes from Human Resource, who was responsible for the uber-classic 'Dominator', recently re-released by Tidy. The Klubbheads delivered this stunning remix in 1998 which still stands the test of time!
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Scratch - Original
Artist: Showtek
Label: Dutch Master Works
Genre: Hard Dance (Hardstyle)
Showtek are back! One of the most popular hardstyle acts of the moment return with an awesome double header on their home label Dutch Master Works. Includes 'We Live For The Music' and this superb cut 'Scratch'. Be warned!
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Animal Instinct
Artist: Phil York vs MDA & Spherical
Label: Tranzlation
Genre: Hard Dance (Hard Trance)
After recent success Phil York strikes whilst he's hot on Tranzlation with another corking single. 'Animal Instinct' is big, anthemic hard trance of the highest order with stinging melodies and driving beats. Highly recommended!
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RECOMMENDED TECHNO
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Pitch It (Claude VonStroke Remix)
Artist: Plasmik
Label: Connaisseur Recordings
Genre: Techno (Minimal)
Hot on the heels of the commercial success of 'The Whistler' (licensed to a TV commercial in the UK), Claude VonStroke returns to what he does best - driving, sultry minimal techno! Here he delivers a stunning remix of the new single from Plasmik.
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Fancy Arse (James Holden's Sunday Night Extension)
Artist: Avus
Label: Perc Trax
Genre: Techno (Deep, Minimal)
New James Holden material doesn't come about in abundance these days but when it does, you know it's an essential purchase! Look out for the catalogue from James' superb Border Community imprint coming very shortly to TID - keep checking the new releases section.
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Filmmusik - Lampenfieber
Artist: Holgi Star
Label: Rompecabeza
Genre: Techno (Minimal)
Quality is what you'd expect from DJ Emerson's Rompecabeza imprint and that's exactly what you get with this brilliant minimal three-track EP. Beautiful, deep techno music which also comes highlighted in iDJ this month. Recommended!
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Electric Animal - original
Artist: DJ Spell
Label: Manual Music
Genre: Techno (Minimal)
Moscow-based producer DJ Spell isses this massive techno record on the highly established Manual Music label. It's all about the wobble bass tones on this - watch your bass cones! With DJ support from Laurent Garnier.
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0 Zero (Original Mix)
Artist: Mihalis Safras
Label: Perc Trax
Genre: Techno (Minimal)
Mihalis Safras serves up a tasty minimal treat with '0 Zero', a deep minimal thumper with a real sting in the tail. If the recent output of the likes of Greg Kobe, Oxia or Jeff Bennett has done it for you then this is one to check immediately.
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Barrel Of A Gun
Artist: Odessa SoundFreaks
Label: Techhead Recordings
Genre: Techno (Funky)
The Odessa Soundfreaks return with a monstrous funky tech cut on the Techead imprint. Also comes with an array of superb remixes from the one and only Ignition Technician, Josh Love & Mat 303 and a top workout from Balthazar & JackRock.
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The 9th Day
Artist: Roland M. Dill
Label: Trapez LTD
Genre: Techno (Minimal)
Cologne-based Roland M. Dill gets his first outing on Trapez's LTD offshoot and delivers a superb sultry three track EP. Being a youngster and newcomer there is most certainly a bright future for the whippersnapper!
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Stimulation - original
Artist: Axel Karakasis
Label: Adult Records
Genre: Techno (Funky)
Axel Karakasis returns on Adult Records after last year's massive Moving Shadows EP. Yet again Axel doesn't dissapoint with two massive new cuts called 'Hands In The Pocket' and 'Stimulation'. Fierce, driving and funky techno at its best!
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Lion Cub LP - Under The Surface
Artist: Neurotron
Label: 3rd Wave Music
Genre: Techno (Minimal)
Third Wave issue the 'Lion Cub EP', a collection of some stunning records from their impressive artist roster. Includes 'Under The Surface', a sublime Detroit-esque cut from Neurotron with some incredible synth & percussion work.
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Weekend (Original mix)
Artist: Greenbeam & Leon
Label: Piso Records
Genre: Techno (Minimal)
Greenbeam & Leon serve up four tracks of quality fidget-minimal techno on the Piso imprint. Stuffed with awesome percussion and slick grooves, 'Weekend' is a track that'll make you itch in your seat and party on your feet! Highly recommended.
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