Tracks

“DIN DAA DAA” (REMIX)

Adomni & DJ Jack T House Royalty Records With their new twist on a classic tune, the New Jersey DJ/producers deliver their “Zoom Dub Remix,” which will move you with its tasty synth work and unrelenting, percolating rhythms. Choice.

– Tommy D Funk

Disfreq

“ALL MY FRIENDS” EP

Disfreq Trick Great for tech-house sets, this whimsically looped-up EP from the Irish duo features two big faves: the title track and “EMS,” for their penetrating kicks and catchy hooks. Buzzy and bumpin’, this EP will rock your dancefloor. – Emily Makarewicz

“PLANET SESSION REMIX” EP

Patrick Topping Trick Three techno remixes here, including Reinier Zonneveld’s storming take on “Planet Session” and Deborah De Luca’s tasty rerub of “Quick to the Mothership,” but the fave here is Rebūke’s powerful interpretation of “Lift Off.” The Irish talent elevates the pump and the pace of the original track with its driving and incessant kick, perfectly complemented by precisely distorted vocals and a biting synth line.

Angelique Kidjo

Patrick Topping “THE REMIXES 2021” EP

Angelique Kidjo Island With this trio of remixes, Afropop becomes Afrohouse. The “Uncle Disco Club Mix” carries the originally bright and snappy “Wombo Lombo” into a tasty, bumpin’, 122-BPM floor-groover. Meanwhile, the hooky favorite “Agolo” gets two treatments. The speedy “MAEZTRO Remix” showcases a big kick-drum and regulation EDM breakdowns, while the “Blanka Mazimela Remix” works the groove to more satisfaction and delivers some hypnotizing vocal loops. – Jim Tremayne

Andrew Rayel

“CLOSER”

Andrew Rayel & Takis (feat. Zagata) Armada Music Rayel and Takis combine their considerable production skills on this delicate, seductive house track. Starting with a smooth groove, “Closer” is both sensual and sensitive with its rhythmic guitar matching up with Zagata’s soulful vocals. Sure to set the mood for any intimate setting or club. – Emily Makarewicz

“MIDNIGHT MEMORIES” (REMIXES)

Mark Picchiotti Pres. Jersey Street Big Love Five Nu-Disco remixes here of the garage-house favorite. All maintain the upbeat, soulful grooves of the original, but the choice here is the “Qwestlife Extended Remix,” with its tasty bassdriven breakdown. And don’t sleep on the stellar “Dr Packer Remix,” which takes you right back to the polyester era.

– Tommy D Funk

Miguel Migs

“MIDNIGHT MEMORIES” (REMIXES)

Miguel Migs Soulfuric Deep On this two-track ER, Migs’ mid-tempo groovers get the remix treatment. Go right to Jimpster’s “Extended Remix,” which finds the British deep-house talent taking the tune into deeper, funkier territory with choppy vocals and broken beats – a massive track. But don’t forget Migs’ “Extended Moody Touch Rework,” which delivers plenty of pumpin’ grooves.

– Tommy D Funk

“LABYRINTH”

Kolonie Coldharbour Recordings Hypnotic synths swirl to a driving kick on this uplifting trance track. A great mood creator for any club or festival, this rhythmic piece will take you on a journey. – Emily Makarewicz

Josh Wink

Kolonie “BE AWARE”

Josh Wink & Truncate Ovum Recordings Ominous and brain-tickling, this dark, hypnotic techno track winds up, grinds down and slings you through a blizzard of bewildering imagery. A foreboding voice intones, “Be comfortable with yourself,” then asks: “Is it real? Or is it imagined?” More than perfect for 3 a.m. or later, as you might imagine.

– Jim Tremayne

deadmau5

“HYPERLANDIA”

deadmau5 (feat. Foster The People) mau5trap Recordings Dreamy, atmospheric, and colorful, this one combines everything we love about the collaborating artists. Giving us a dose of masterful synths, melodic snippets, and driving, percussive beats, deadmau5’s production lays the groundwork for Mark Foster’s laid-back vocal journey. A treat for the senses.

– Emily Makarewicz