Tech House

Premiere : Dale Howard makes VIVa Debut with ‘Out The Rut’
UK producer Dale Howard makes a long overdue debut on Steve Lawler’s Viva Limited with an exquisite four track EP that oozes quality. We’re delighted today to present the title track on the release exclusively via WWD. ‘Out The Rut’ is a clinical deep tech cut built around a killer bass-line, a proper solid drum ensemble, scintillating hi-hats... Read more »

Stephan Bodzin – Powers of Ten [Review]
After a lengthy hiatus, German producer Stephan Bodzin is back with his first full length album in 8 years. The album entitled ‘Powers of Ten’, a 10 track album which dropped on June 12th on Bodzins own Herzblut Recordings is certainly the talk of the month but the big question being, was it worth the... Read more »

What’s Gonna Be The Biggest Track This Summer? Denney, Ejeca, & more have their say!
Over the last few weeks, we’ve delved into the minds of many standout artists in the effort to find the inevitable Summer anthems, the choons tipped to dominated both on the White Isle and at festivals across the globe. Speaking to producers from Drumcode, Hot Creations, Aus Music, Moon Harbour and more, we’ve amassed a... Read more »

Peter Gibney Heats Up Soundspace Recs with ‘Fine Lines EP’
Soundspace Records Co-owner Peter Gibney brings the fire with an exquisite third release for the Belfast based record label. The EP is headed up by ‘Fine Lines’, a dark, acid-infused tech banger. It’s a monster cut brimming with energy from the get-go. As for ‘Without’, it shares the same stellar groove and intricate atmosphere. Once... Read more »

Vendor : An Interview with Mike Ravelli
After quality outings on the likes of Sincopat & UNT Records, Mike Ravelli graced Mexico’s Tenampa imprint with a standout three tracker last week, an EP, which also included the talents of Prog titan Robert Babicz in a remix capacity. Sitting down with WWD, Ravelli discussed cross border-collaborations in the creative process and his love for the burgeoning... Read more »

Joal – Uncover To Discover E.P. [Selador]
Selador Recordings goes from strength to strength with the latest release produced by Joal, a Portuguese dj and producer. The whole sound fits under the tech house umbrella, with Berlin-like and old school house influences, ensuring strength and solidity for the dancefloor environment. The title track is hot and remixer Marc DePulse has reworked it into a powerful weapon, rediscovering the roots... Read more »

Lucky Dip with Agents of Time, Bicep, Urulu… [Weekly Playlist 003]
We’re back again for the third instalment of the new weekly playlist! Lucky Dip 003 has got you covered, we’ve got music fresh from the studio from the likes of Dachshund, Hunter/Game, Waze & Odyssey, DJ W!LD, as well as an absolute cracker from Fadel. We hope you enjoy! What’s got you going this week?... Read more »

Dema joins Ejeca’s Exploris with Voyage ep
Next up to the plate for Belfast native Ejeca‘s new and exciting label is Dema. Hailing from Milan he is one of the most exciting new talents in techno music today. With his own signature refreshing take on matters his sound is unique in the best way. Sticking rigidly to the traditional four to the... Read more »

Melokolektiv & Mattia Pompeo – Beentouched Series 22 [Sincopat]
The French duo Melokolektiv meet Mattia Pompeo in creating two fresh, club oriented tech house tracks, to be published on Sincopat under the label’s “Beentouched Series”. “Upward” creates a real sensation with the rolling bassline and the arpeggios, “Lost Symbol” maintains a solid kind of sound, which becomes magical when the synths enter with their effective melodies. The... Read more »

First Listen : Kasbah Zoo & OniWax – ‘Hanging’ EP (Intec) [Exclusive]
Kasbah Zoo & OniWax follow up a stellar debut on UK imprint New Violence Records with a dynamite EP on Carl Cox & Jon Rundell’s Intec imprint. The ‘Hanging’ EP showcases their supreme tech blend. The EP’s lead track ‘Jungle Man’ is a sonic beauty, riding along on a wavering, dynamic bass-line and a tight as hell drum ensemble.... Read more »