Tracks

“ALLIGATOR”

Noisy Concord Recalling ’90s electronica-era acts like The Prodigy, this breakbeat whopper crunches and scorches with rock-flavored abandon. Stadium-ready. – Jim Tremayne

“WOE MISIK”

KEENE Cacao Records This Afro-Caribbean flavored vocal features a robust, funky bassline, a powerful, commanding Haitian-influenced chorus and a clever use of melodic keys that come together for an outstanding production. Great for late-night action. – Shawn Christopher

“LOVE IS LOVE”

Ten City Helix Lush and seductive, this Marshall Jefferson production grooves along smoothly and showcases Byron Stingily’s legendary falsetto. An early evening jam that’ll easily set the mood. – Jim Tremayne

Keene Gorgon City

“SIDEWINDAH”

Gorgon City feat. Flirta D Astralwerks/RELM This bouncy, rollicking house track booms from beginning to end. With grime MC Flirta D out front with his frantic, scattershot flow, “Sidewindah” recalls Basement Jaxx a bit, but that’s really a compliment. Rough, ready, and rumbling.

– Jim Tremayne

Orbital Ten City

“RINGA RINGA”

Orbital feat. The Mediaeval Baebes London Mixing medieval elements with Orbital’s distinctive synths and anthemic melodies, this one will stick in your head for awhile. From their upcoming Optical Delusion album, the Hartnoll Brothers have another winner here. – Jim Tremayne

“FIRST TRIP”

Nutritious Liquid Culture From his sublime Divinity album, this simple, but effective house groover from Nutritious doesn’t let up. A sultry female vocal glides over a chimey hook and before you know it, your head’s bobbin’ and your ass is shakin’. Sweet.

– Jim Tremayne

The Blessed Madonna Armand Van Helden

“SEROTONIN MOONBEAMS”

The Blessed Madonna Warner Records With this love song to rave culture, The Blessed Madonna teams with vocalist Uffie for a housey groover that celebrates all the madness. Bumpin’, pumpin’ and plenty of fun. – Jim Tremayne

“MOVER”

Slam Soma This propulsive, rattling techno track barrels through the dancefloor like a runaway 18-wheeler – whopping kicks, disturbed synths, epic. If you like your techno tough, this one’s for you. From the eponymous four-track EP.

Slam “MY LIFE”

Wh0 & Armand Van Helden Feat. Joe Killington Musical Freedom Gospel-infused and uplifting, this fullthrottle pumper gets right to business with a statement of purpose to go with its whopping rhythm. Relentless. – Jim Tremayne

Markus Schulz

“PRESTWICK”

Markus Schulz & BT Coldharbour Epic and a bit old-school (in a good way), “Prestwick” finds this techtrance collab carrying the listener on a celestial journey, but one marked with powerful kicks and enormous synth washes. Yes, it’s a little bit techno, a little bit trance, but it easily mixes the hypnotic and the forceful. Definitely for the late-night sets. – Jim Tremayne