Half Way Thru June feat. Eric Prydz + Soundprank + Gioeni + Kruse & Nuernberg + Depeche Mode

Man, is it me or is time actually flying so damn fast? The horrid memory of the 2010 going on 2011 new year party, when the DJ belted those cliché'd bollywood-with-a-traditional-4/4-beat songs that makes the crowd go nuts, is still fresh in my mind. You either stick to Hindi songs or play good electronic music or make a remix which actually stands out. Don't mix and match with low standards, and f**k up the creativity involved in both the styles.


Some stuff I've been digging:
1. Gioeni - Save My Soul[Alma Soul Music]

Call me a sucker for deep house, I don't care. This stuff gives me goosebumps. Thanks to Feodor Allright and Elena Mechta's AMDJS Radio Show Ep. 119 that featured this tune, I was hooked from the first time I heard it. The "dup-do-dee-do-dee-da" does the trick on this, supplemented with great melodies, a deep bass line and a bouncy groove. Part of the Save My Soul EP, that features a Dub version, a remix by Terry Lee Brown Junior and a Tom Conrad & Andre Bonsor Adaptation.  




Release Date: 06-09-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day: Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening



2. Till Von Sein & Aera - Dynamite[Pets Recordings]
Chillllll is the vibe on this one, really neat guitar and vocal hooks over some light hi-hats and synths.  Perfect for those I-hate-office monday blues or while cruising in your car. Part of the Lafayette Dynamite Dunk EP, which features Lafayette and Dunk.










Release Date: 05-02-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the Day: Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon




3. Kruse & Nuernberg feat. Nathalie Claude - Silk City[Lazy Days Music]
The magical duo, one half of Wiretappeur, is back with yet another vibe of a tune. Nathalie's vocals are absolutely beautiful. That, coupled with their traditional subtle deep sound and bouncy groove, this stuff is bound to get you in the mood and make you feel good about everything. Part of the Silk City EP, which features an instrumental mix of the same, another single Mama's Garden, and Fred Everything's Lazy Vox and Lazy Dub takes.





Release Date: 04-19-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day:  Early Evening, Late Evening, Late Night



4. Soundprank - Fortis(Arthur Deep Remix)[Proton Music]
Speeding thinks up, Arthur Deep drops a stellar mix of Soundprank's Fortis. A perfect concoction of deep, proggy and tech. styles, this man really knows what outside the box means. Great stuff ! Part of the Fortis Remixed EP, which features the original and a Bastards of Funk & Sonic Union Remix. 







Release Date: 05-10-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day: Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening

5. Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again(Eric Prydz Remix)[Mute]

That's right, the Swede is back with two brilliant mixes for Depeche Mode. This one's my favourite, reminds of Eric's take on Calvin Harris' Flashback. What a sick tune ! Trademark Eric Prydz synth, space and that roaring bass. Part of Personal Jesus 2011 EP, which features his take on another Depeche classic Personal Jesus. 







Release Date: 05-08-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There, Peaktime, Finish | Time of the Day: Night, Late Night

Closing off May ! feat. Derek Howell + Charlie Hearnshaw + Max Cooper + Arthur Deep + Martin Dawson

Greetings fellow enthusiasts, top notch selections follow, starting with downtempo balearic music, moving on to deep house / tech vibes and finishing up with some genre-defying spacey stuff. Check it:

1. Charlie Hearnshaw - Pearls[Peng]
Ace British jazz musician Charlie Hearnshaw provides us with sax frizzles over an entire album released on Peng Records. Really mellow and chilled out this, a perfect weekend relaxer. Part of the Charlie Hearnshaw Gets Peng! EP, which also feature some other wonderful tunes.
Release Date : 25-02-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon


2. Charlie Hearnshaw - As Sweet As Love[Peng]
Another stellar warmer from Charlie, easy listening is what this is. Roll 'em up, Light 'em up and play this out in the background and change my name if you're not transported to the heavens. Also part of the Charlie Hearnshaw Gets Peng! EP. See link here.
Release Date : 25-02-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day : Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

3. Max Cooper - Heresy[Traum]
Sparkling electronic music from British producer Max Cooper, emotions translating to music as he likes to believe, he delivers this trippy chord-progression-fused-with-glitch track which is so addictive. Part of the Metaphysical EP, which also features Gravity's Rainbow, Solace and remixes on the original by Dosem and Matthys.
Release Date : 04-04-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup | Time of the Day : Late Afternoon


4. Laid Back - Cocaine Cool(Soul Clap Dub Mix)[Brother Music]
Cnyce and Elyte a.k.a. Soul Clap dish out yet another eccentric tune, this one really gets to you. Simple elements on this really, the sound reminds me of so many different influences-Jazz, Soul, Hip/Hop - this is catchy stuff. ! Part of the Cocaine Cool / Bakerman EP, which features a vocal mix, an instrumental mix of the original and their take on Laid Back's Bakerman.

Release Date : 25-04-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup | Time of the Day : Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening

5. Martin Dawson - Sunday Smoking(Jay Shepheard Remix)[Moodmusic]
Aaaaaaaaaaah, memories from 360, three weeks ago during the warm up hours with Vas Floyd in the mix. It's the sub-bass that does the trick really, so full of vibe. One of those tunes that get etched with a certain memory in your mind. Good stuff ! Part of the Sunday Smoking Remixes EP which features the original and dub takes, along with another single from Martin Dawson called The Return.

Release Date : 04-04-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup | Time of the Day : Late Afternoon

6. Soundprank - Fortis(Arthur Deep Remix)[Proton]
Getting down with some groove and depth, Arthur Deep drops a dope remix of Fortis. Rich textures, synths and melody, accompanied by a techy edgy feel - the works ! Part of the Fortis Remixed EP, which also features the original mix and the Sonic Union & Bastards of Funk remix.

Release Date : 05-10-2011 | Set Fit : Getting There, Peaktime | Time of the Day : Late Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening, Night

7. Cristian Viviano & Jimmy Savard - Goodfellas[Monique Musique]

Upbeat deep house frizzles, God don't you just love that underlying dub vibe? Equipped with a groove enough to tear the dance floor apart, supplemented with an arabic intrumental feel incorporating the Oud and the Rik, sick feel ! All the middle eastern dwellers do not miss this ! Part of the Goodfellas EP which also features Nibiru and H.O.D. 

Release Date : 14-04-2011 | Set Fit : Getting There, Peaktime | Time of the Day : Early Evening, Late Evening, Night

Cristian Viviano & Jimmy Savard_Goodfellas (Monique Musique) by Cristian Viviano

8. Sunju Hargun - Breakfast In Chicago[Microzoo]

Achtung, Achtung ! All deep tech. lovers, check this out ! So simple and friggin' groooooooovy ! This track lays down an excellent groove on which the guitar hook and vocals work like a charm. Part of the Breakfast In Chicago EP, which also features Claire Ripley's take. 

Release Date : 18-04-2011 | Set Fit : Warmup, Getting There, Peaktime | Time of the Day : Early Evening, Late Evening

9. Derek Howell - Riding In Taxis[Lowbit]
I've been hooked on to this guy's stuff for a while now. Out of the box big room sounds, solid grooves and massive energy levels is what they're all about. This guy takes deep funky progressive house to a whole new level. Riding In Taxis is yet another example of how addictive his sound is. Part of the Riding in Taxis Pt.2 EP, which also features. the Ben Coda Vs. Bastards of Funk & Sonic Union and Bin Fackeen remixes, which are dope too !
Release Date : 18-04-2011 | Set Fit :  Getting There, Peaktime, Finish | Time of the Day : Night, Late Night