Tracks

“SWIVEL”

Frivolous Jackson Dirtybird From the Dirtybird Campout Compilation 2022, this hypnotic and slightly psychedelic tech-house track should light up plenty of dancefloors. Loopy and groovy, “Swivel” delivers the regulation lifts and breakdowns, but in the end, its disorienting vibe is what grabs you.

– Jim Tremayne

Tedd Patterson

“BEST DAYS” (TEDD PATTERSON REMIX)

DJ Rae, Danism & Train pres. DTR Project SoSure Music On Patterson’s remix, lush keys, soaring horns and a pumping house rhythm work together to create a hands-in-the-air winner. DJ Rae’s soulful vocal still stands out, but Patterson’s mix makes it memorable. – Jim Tremayne

“COMA CAT (PURPLE DISCO MACHINE RE-WORK)”

Tensnake Defected Adding his signature touch to this funky Tensnake fave from 2010, Germany’s Purple Disco Machine (aka Tino Piontek) soups up the rhythm to give it a more percussive, Nu Disco flavor. Plus, he adds a snappy breakdown that’ll please plenty a dancefloor. Boomin’. – Jim Tremayne

Lea Lisa

Purple Disco Machine Tensnake “LOVE TO THE END” EP

Lea Lisa Phonica Records This euphoric, classic, deep-techno EP begins with a 12-minute “Manchester Club Remix” primed for a boat party or softer club-night moment. The alsolengthy “Sunset Mix” is ready to stretch the pliable minds of punters watching a sunrise or sunset. The “short” version of that mix clocks in at seven minutes. Sublime.

– Chris Davis

Eats Everything

“BRISTOL TO BRIGHTON”

Eats Everything (feat. Fatboy Slim) Three Six Zero/Ministry of Sound A simple banger, but plenty of fun, this one has all the loopy dynamics of the late ’90s Fatboy era. There’s no shortage of quirky sounds, breakdowns and singalong chants here – manic and peak-hour, for sure. – Jim Tremayne

“ROUND (FOUR TET REMIX)”

Hagop Tchaparian Text Records A cut from Tchaparian’s new Bolts album, “Round” gets the way-out remix treatment from Four Tet. Banging at some points, ethereal in others, Four Tet’s re-rub establishes its momentum with a pumping rhythm and psychedelic synths – then it give us a euphoric breakdown. Blissful, pulsing, ecstatic – a gorgeous techno mix. – Jim Tremayne

Kx5 Gabriel & Dresden

“ALIVE”

Kx5 feat. The Moth & The Flame mau5trap With its haunting and occasionally creepy musical backdrop, this vocal houser offers plenty of deep and nervy vibes, then slowly turns ethereal. For the darkest of dancefloors.

– Jim Tremayne

“ROSSO PROFONDO”

Anfisa Letyago Factory 93 A hypnotizing swirl of a techno track, the latest from Italy’s Letyago offers acid flavors, melodic, trippy synths, rolling kicks, and breathy, female, spoken-word vocals. Part banger, part trip-out tune, this one can work a peak-hour floor or chill-out room. – Jim Tremayne

Anfisa Letyago “BIAS”

Gabriel & Dresden Anjunabeats As found on the Anjunabeats Volume 16 comp, this is a real melodic buzzbomb. Flaunting G&D’s newfound interest in the modular synth, “Bias” burbles, swells, chugs, and rollicks its way into your head, somewhat reminiscent of early Underworld tracks like “Rez.” And for a real ride, check the trippy extended mix.

– Jim Tremayne

Hannah Wants

“CURE MY DESIRE”

Hannah Wants feat. Clementine Douglas Defected Over a pumping rhythm and ultramelodic synths, Douglas delivers a sweet, strong, affecting vocal on this emotive house track – a bit of a departure for Hannah Wants. The extended mix, as one might expect, offers plenty of extra, smooth dancefloor grooves.

– Jim Tremayne