Tech House

Premiere: The Mekanism treats 2020 Vision to new Denney remix
With two fantastic releases under their belt from Sidney Charles and NTFO, Ralph Lawson’s 2020 vision family continues the development of sub-label Editions. Stepping into the spotlight for the third release is a man known to many for his audacious acid-flavoured cuts on Hot Creations, VIVa Music and Crosstown Rebels. Of Course, we’re talking about the... Read more »

Premiere: Bontan – 33 45 (Jhonsson Remix) [MadTech Records]
Bontan makes a return to Kerri Chandler’s MadTech Records this May with two hi-octane cuts forming his ‘Rewind EP’. Fellow Brits Jhōnsson and Ralph Lawson join the former Toolroom and Suara producer on the release with the boys taking up the remix duties. Knee Deep In Sound and Love Not Money artist Jhōnsson has delivered... Read more »

Premiere: Traumer launches new label with ‘Classroom’
Frenchman Traumer inaugurates his new label Gettraum this month, spicing things up with a move into a fresh micro-house blend, stepping away from the powerful techno sound we’ve come to expect for this release. The new label, in his own words, will be dedicated to “exposing his vision of music through his own sensibility”, allowing him... Read more »

Premiere: Latmun back with ‘Dance And Bop’ on Wow! Recordings
UK producer Latmun is back with us showcasing a brand new EP on Wow! Recordings. Joe Bradley is without doubt one of When We Dip’s breakout producer of 2016. The Nottingham producer broke onto our radar with the monstrous ‘Def’ (on Steve Lawler’s VIVa Music) and he hasn’t stopped to look around. His next release is primed and... Read more »

Lucky Dip with Mall Grab, Frank Wiedemann… [Weekly Playlist 028]
Yes yes, we haven’t exactly been ‘weekly’ of late… But we’ve changed, promise! We’re back with our favourite tunes from the past 7 days to take your right through to the weekend. Some utter crackers this week, with almost too many to name check. Special mention must however go to Frank Wiedemann’s first solo EP... Read more »

Premiere: Francis White – Stringside (South Royston Remix) [Arkd Records]
VIVa Music, Madtech Love & Other duo South Royston rework Francis White’s ‘Stringside’ on Arkd Records. Also featuring on the release with remixes are Hot Creations producer Jey Kermis and Space Jump Salute. Today, you can catch South Royston’s powerhouse remix exclusively on When We Dip. This one has Ibiza weapon written all over it. The... Read more »

Premiere: Pierre Codarin drives ‘D Express’ on Huxley’s No Idea’s Original
UK producer Pierre Codarin follows up releases on the likes of Resonance Records, Saints & Sonnets and Kerri Chandler’s Madtech imprint with a brand new three tracker on Huxley’s label No Idea’s Original (founded in 2015). Codarin, who’s recently garnered support from the likes of Raresh, Mr G, Laurent Garnier, Jackmaster and Truncate, has brought an ensemble of spicy... Read more »

Prima Lux: Framewerk
Framewerk are a UK based DJ and production duo. Darren James and Alec Milliner have been established artists under various guises spanning two decades. Within that time they have gained the attention of Pete Tong, BBC Radio One, John Digweed, Soma and Mixmag along the way. In 2013 Framewerk formed to encompass the sounds of... Read more »

The Mekanism – When We Dip 059
Paris producer Damien Roussel, better known to you and I as The Mekanism steps into the spotlight this week, delivering the 59th edition of the When We Dip podcast. The Frenchman has garnered an impeccable reputation over the last few years, releases productions on the likes of Ralph Lawson’s 2020 Vision, Anjunadeep and Seth Troxler’s... Read more »

Learning The Way of The Desert Hearts [Festival Review]
Desert Hearts, held on the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation, began in November 2012 and has firmly established itself as the antithesis to other popular, modern festivals. The founders admit to basing the event on other more established festivals such as Burning Man or Lightening in a Bottle, but on a smaller scale in order to... Read more »