It’s Friday, so that means it’s time for a mix with a nod to the rave, and in this particular case we’re looking at some classic techno with some burgeoning rave from back in 1996. Patrick Walker is a member of Forward Strategy Group who with fellow members Smear, Retail & Leisure and Adrian Ross [...]

The weekend is imminent, and this is a new mix from the one known as Jay Pace, think of it as putting you in the mood. He’s been getting praise and support on his recent productions from amongst others: Richie Hawtin. Rammed and fit to burst with classic gems and a few more recent pieces.
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Chrissy Murderbot’s Year of Mixtapes Week 30: 1993 Rave
I’ve done a few of these rave / jungle /happy hardcore tapes already, and here is another. I should’ve probably called it “the year in UK rave”, because there aren’t any non-British tracks on here. For those unfamiliar with the whole story arc, 1993 was the year that UK rave really developed into what we would recognize as jungle and happy hardcore. I’m really into stuff from this transitional era, when those two genres existed side-by-side, before they really split from each other. Here’s a tape of my fave tunes.

I came across this gem from on the BOA boards and it’s only fair I share it. Acid Kirk performing at Montini, Belgium in 1994.

Want some proper acid techno from back in the day? It’s on a slightly deeper rolling vibe than an all out acid assault, but it still sounds mighty fresh. Not bad considering when you consider it’s 15 years old.

Came across this rather tidy mix by a guy known as G-Bo. I’ve got one of his older mixes too (which I’ll dig out and put on here). I don’t know much about the guy other than being based in Belfast. What I do know is he has some great taste in tunes and mixes [...]

Jerome Hill started DJing in 1990 and since his first residency on the infamous 90’s soundsystem ‘JIBA‘, playing illegal warehouse parties across London and the UK he has bought his own unique take on electronic dance music to world renown hotspots including Tresor (Berlin), House of God (Birmingham), Eurobeat 2000 (London), Circuito (Sao Paulo) and Glade Festival (UK); is resident at UglyFunk and BLOC Weekend and co runs ‘Swerved‘ in London.

Jerome has played tiny sweatboxes and massive clubs and festivals all around the world from Japan to Venezuala, Poland to Malta with a special love for Brasil where he played in over 40 towns and cities including to 20,000 people at the 2004 A.M.E. parade in Sao Paulo.

For seven years ending in 2004 he managed Camden Town’s ‘Dragon Disks‘ and ‘Trackheads‘ record shops, punting out all manor of weird and wonderful music to London and it’s visitors.

His label ” Don’t ” has been releasing maverick technoid music since 2000 and shows no sign of slowing down. His productions can be found on many other labels.

His eclecticity and genuine love of music enables him to spin virtually any style with integrity .. from thundering techno and old skool, right through to low slung funk, dancehall and party hiphop…

Recording of my set from 4th July 2009. I was down performing at one of the Void vs Brap Oxjam gigs (which are always great fun, plus you’re raising money for charity). Had loads of fun and got quite drunk by the end of the evening. At which point Cilla Black became the topic of conversation for hours. Please don’t ask why or how…

Massive shouts to the Soton crew for putting on a great party. The gig was nice and busy and despite being a small basement room, it opened out in a huge beer garden. The rig was extreme. Took up a 1/3 of the room. Suffice to say it was bloody loud.

Threnody featured back on the 18th MANTIS show back in May last year, since then he’s been pushing his sound, and his label UK Trends of which some forthcoming bits are featured in this, his Distorted Dynamics Promo Mix.

DVNT – The Rave Set.
Recorded at Void vs Brap Spring Session, The Farm, Bristol, 16 May 2009

Episode 9 of the MANTIS:presents: series, and we’ve got a storming liveset from Gunjack who featured back on our 31st show.