rave
MIX: Jerome Hill – New Beats the House
Put together by the DJ and producer Jerome Hill, New Beats the House is the first part of his Belgian Odyssey mix series.
RECOMMENDED: Rave Wars II – The Hardcore Strikes Back [Balkan Vinyl]
Some of the more eagle eyed of you will have picked up the first Rave Wars two years back when Balkan unleashed it, complete with Star Wars action figure.
Download: Alec Empire – Bass Terror remastered (20 trax)
The German musician Alec Empire may well today be better known for his ear destroying intense hardcore music, most notably as Atari Teenage Riot, but his origins lie in the heart of early rave culture.
SUPPORT: Acid Relief Compilation
Music and positive action. There are good people working with many ways to make positive change, and in the case of this 16 track compilation it’s to raise money for the DEC’s East Africa Crisis appeal. Put together by the London-based crew behind the regular I Love Acid night and Balkan Vinyl this is not [...]
Mantis Radio 081 + KidChameleon + Casual Breakin’ (live)
Thundering forward we arrive at our 81st show and what lies ahead is going to be loud and direct as we’ve a live showcase session going out. Kid Chameleon, a producer learning fast and delivering some killer cuts is joined by a long time friend and part time studio partner Casual Breakin’. Together they’ll be laying down a live session broadcast from the darkfloorHQ in south London dishing out their 140bpm jungle heavy bass.
mix: Panacea – Big Bad Head (2002)
OK, so this mix might be getting on for being almost a decade young now, but nevertheless this mix made a big impression on me when I first heard it a few months back. As with many of the older mixes that surface on this blog, I’ve been meaning to post it up for a [...]
Mantis Radio 071 + AGT Rave Cru (live)
Coming up this week, we’ve bought the motherfunking rave as we’ve got AGT Rave Cru in the studio.
free: Luke’s Anger – Warble Tone EP
The latest EP from Luke’s Anger, Warble Tone, has been made available as a free download. Isn’t he nice. Do be sure to check out his site, his other releases from his ever growing discography and most important of all, go and see him perform. Bouncy, twisted, hi-tech wonky techno rave fans at the ready, [...]
Patrick Walker – 005B /// PURE – Edinburgh, UK – 1996
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 [...]
Jay Pace – Rave Core Mix
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. [...]
