Thursday, October 31, 2019

Eli Escobar - Live At House Of YES (Oct. 11 2019)

We all know what day it is. And because of that I struggled a bit to decide what to write about. Should I share a mix? Do a Throwback Thursday? Lean into the moment fully by doing something specifically spooky? While scrolling through my twitter feed Eli Escobar gave me an easy out, combining all three as he shared a recording of his set at Brooklyn's House Of YES earlier this month.

This nearly hour and half long set seems firmly rooted in the 80s and to my ear that's when the best Halloween records were released, however there's no overtly evil tracks in here. Rather Eli goes in with sensational synth-based tracks featuring giant grooves. The track selection is top notch, thoroughly rocking the house with funky french stuff in the opening, the bizarre brilliance of Divine's "Native Love" and the Village People's boisterous "New York City" in the middle, before the ever present power of The Pointer Sisters "Dare Me" and Phyllis Nelson's "I Like You" at the end. It should be noted however that these tracks are likely all of Eli crafting, saying in a tweet "I think every track here besides one or two is a personal edit."

If you're looking for a funky, fun and infectious dance mix that will have you powering through nearly an hour and half of whatever you're doing then look no further. Follow Eli Escobar below and be sure to look out for his forthcoming album Last Summer, which is due November 15th. Happy Halloween!FOLLOW ELI ESCOBAR: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Bump In The Hump: October 30 (Season 9, Episode 4)



Tracklist

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Coldwall - Black Waltz

A little over a year ago Coldwall shared their episode of My Mixtape (here) and were seemingly on quite a roll having just released their debut EP, with a handful of remixes set to drop in the following months. And while they never went more than a couple months between releases it turns out Joey was going through something. Enter "Black Waltz" from forthcoming EP Malice, set for release on November 17th, the second anniversary of Coldwall's creation. As is the case for many, music is a form of therapy and while Coldwall's motto or mantra has always been "Digital Sounds, Human Feelings," it has never been more obvious. As he shares in the description of "Black Waltz," Joey has realized his internal conflicts, faced his demons and become their king. Hear the killer catharsis on tonight's Halloween-centric episode of Bump In The Hump live from 7-9 PM EDT on Radio Humber or stream now below.FOLLOW COLDWALL: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Lane 8 - Halloween 2019 Mixtape

This Never Happened head, Lane 8 is at it again. Known for his quarterly, season-based mixtapes, he has just broken the mold by following his "Fall 2019 Mixtape" with a haunting Halloween edition. Stretching well over two hours, this mix strays a bit from the standard fare of seductive deep and provocative progressive house to allow for more spine-tingling techno and blood-curdling bass.

As always Lane 8's track selection reigns supreme. There's the usual onslaught of IDs, mixed in with some classic cuts from Justice, Gesffelstein and even The Bloody Beetroots' smash "Warp 1.9." And while those old cuts still hold power, it's the new and unknown tracks that do the most damage as you have no idea what evil awaits. Prior to "Let There Be Light," we're welcomed by a creepy choir of sorts. Later we're embroiled in a shadowy chase scene as wolves and all manner of malevolent monsters howl and yelp in the distance. Even deeper into the mix, the astral imagery becomes increasing alien, beaming us aboard a spaceship helmed by freakishly, grotesque creatures.

The whole of the mix is a heart-palpitating journey through sound, endlessly filling you with helplessness as you attempt to navigate the vile vision of Lane 8's crafting. Especially thanks to the largely voiceless nature of the mix, it is nearly impossible to rein in your imagination. So sit back, turn off your lights and up your bass, and let the evil genius of Daniel Goldstein lead you astray.FOLLOW LANE 8: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Monday, October 28, 2019

Jonah Baseball - Our Time

Detroit-based DJ and producer Jonah Baseball has been busy. Last week he celebrated his hometown Washington Nationals first World Series appearance in decades by kicking off a new mix series aptly titled The World Series, with episode or Game 1 focusing on records he found in Israel. He since followed that with a three track EP entitled Our Time. As he is apt to do, Jonah brings brilliant percussion play to the fore of this jazzy trio, while offering up a different feel in each of the tracks.

The titular opening number pours plenty of positive energy, bringing together an incredible number of elements (strings, synths, subtle vocals and other effects) around the chattering percussive foundation. It hits harmoniously, like a well-oiled team. Second in the lineup is "Bat Flip," an immediately groovy cut that seems to pick up steam as it plays through its albeit short appearance. Just like the lead-off track this too is filled with an undeniable enthusiasm, sure to buoy the listeners spirits. Staying aloft, "Signals" sparkles immediately as the final track of the EP beams to life. The mix of a gilded guitar and the aforementioned electronic sheen, makes "Signals" a magical and beautiful journey.

Unfortunately, the Nationals have gone winless since Our Time dropped Friday, however they seemed just fine in Houston so maybe a comeback is in store. Either way the EP can be purchased here.FOLLOW JONAH BASEBALL: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Friday, October 25, 2019

Enlightened Listening for October 25

Compiling this week's Enlightened Listening was an epic task. Seemingly every new release I dug through had at least one standout track, and that's if the whole thing wasn't worthy in itself. This led to perhaps the largest edition of this weekly playlist, showcasing 25 releases, 75 tracks and reaching over five and a half hours. As usual I've tried to make it flow as smoothly as possible running through some brilliant cohesive longer form releases, through disco and house to DnB, trap and bass before a rock finale. Yes there's rock in this week's edition as Pink Floyd recieve a remix, Mura Masa leans that way and Wolfmother makes a triumphant return. Listen below and find a quick hit of highlights next.

StayLoose opens with an exceptional album, filled with its fair share of beauty, bangers and transportive power. Qrion and Newman (I Love) follow with deep, lush, entrancing EPs. Pete Tong delivers another insight into his forthcoming album with HER-O. Joey Negro rebuilds a classic. warner case completes his debut EP. Then remixes take over with necessary nods to EDX, Alex Metric and Paul Woolford. London Elektricity unleashes his uber cool album as does Benzi who compiles a killer list of talents for Pressure Points Vol. 1. Kotek and TNGHT give a taste of their upcoming EPs. Solomun stamps his sound on Adriatique after a trio of remixes of Botnek joint "Jiffy." Finally, I don't think I'll ever grow tired of either David Gilmour or Andrew Stockdale as both Pink Floyd and Wolfmother soothe my soul.


StayLoose - Bad Star

Qrion - Waves

Newman (I Love) - I Love Therefore I Am

Pete Tong & HER-O - Symphony Of You (ft. Boy George)

Doug Willis - Dancin' 2020 (Joey Negro Disco Rebuild)

NICOLAAS - Shot In The Dark (ft. Nicholas Allbrook)

warner case - dance music for dancing, vol. 1

Charli XCX - White Mercedes (EDX's Miami Sunset Remix)

Moon Boots ft. Black Gatsby - Whisper In The Wind (Alex Metric Remix)

Jay Pryor & Steve James - Finding Our Way (Friend Withing Remix)

Hayden James - Between Us (The Remixes)

HERO - CRY BABY

London Elektricity - Building Better Worlds

Wilkinson - Machina

Various Artists - Pressure Points Vol. 1

Kotek - Constellation

TNGHT - Dollaz

PhatCap! - Slide

Sean Paul - When It Comes To You (AC Slater Remix)

Average Gypsy - Purgatory

Botnek - Jiffy Remixes

Adriatique - Nude (Solomun Remix)

Pink Floyd - One Slip (Remix 2019)

Mura Masa - No Hope Generation

Wolfmother - Chase The Feeling (ft. Chris Cester)

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Jerro - Pantheon

Lane 8's label This Never Happened has quickly become a go-to source for soulful, deep and progressive house. Over the few years of its existence it has introduced countless artists and given rise to some sublime singles. Belgium's Jerro, seemingly one of Lane 8's favourites as his tracks appear in most Lane 8 mixes, has just authored his second This Never Happened EP, Pantheon.

This four part EP builds on the success of awesome April debut The Fool, offering breathless and blissful beauty in its title track, magical souring synths in its midsection and a captivating killer cut, "Coil" at its close. "Pantheon" simply screams This Never Happened, and I'm totally here for it. Its power lies in the fact that it could easily be played acoustically while retaining its resplendent refinement. Warmth is the word that comes to mind when "HYE" hits my ears, while it too succeeds through a soulful grace and refinement. The following track "Lido" seems to straddle the previous two. It's like a beautiful sunrise, sending its radiance over the horizon while casting shadows to create a lush, picturesque panorama. Finally "Coil," the most powerful of the EP, sends you into said scene soaring through the hyper-real and incredibly cool environment. A peak time record for sure, the progression in "Coil" and in turn, Pantheon as a whole are a thing of magic. Stream it all below and get it now here.FOLLOW JERRO: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Bump In The Hump: October 23 (Season 9, Episode 3)


Tracklist
  • Start Sign - Mosaic
  • Daniel Dubb & Jonathan Rosa - Lost
  • Jacques Greene - Stars
  • Shapeman - 2020 Reality
  • Nostalgix - Bad For Me
  • Nada Deva - Booty Pop
  • Ali Nadem - Rambo
  • Kermode - Rise N Grind
  • Brock Edwards - Wanna Be Dub'd
  • Return Of The Jaded - Acid Baby
  • Botnek - Spaceman
  • Colin Thomas - Games
  • softcoresoft - Sentiment Analysis
  • Jake Robertz - It's A Jungle
  • Venetian Snares - Aqap
  • Makoto - Dive (ft. Polaris)
  • Prismo - Fire (ZABO Remix)
  • Konka - Big Street
  • So Sus & Bouhi - Cold Waters
  • STRIPES - Cocaine & House Music (ft. Blak Trash)
  • Pat Lok & Party Pupils ft. Dances With White Girls - From The Back (Midas Hutch Remix)
  • Dance Yourself Clean ft. Lollies - Your Love (Bit Funk Remix)
  • Martian Moon - Frozen Time
  • Gramatik & Anomalie - Requiem For Peace (ft. Waka Flocka Flame & Chrishira Perrier)
  • Whilk & Misky - My Love (Bryx Bootleg)
  • Tennyson - Telescope
  • Stacey Sexton - I.L.Y.A. (Forever Mix)

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Kermode - Universe LP

Vancouver bass artist Kermode has an epic catalog with over 100 tracks on his Soundcloud alone. This week he released a ten track LP entitled Universe, which like his catalog holds a mixture of bright, more future bass tuned tracks alongside darker, more blistering electro and bass house type tracks. This mixture also mimics the rare subspecies from which Kermode gets his name. While related to the black bear, the Kermode bear is in many cases white, earning the name spirit bear in British Colombia. Further leaning into his namesake creature, Kermode's music seems intrinsically tied to some sort of mysticism, often titularly so. See "Angels And Demons" and last year's EP Retro Ghost. In Universe he combines sensuous and powerful sound design in a way that is sure to inspire a bass awakening. Stream the LP below, get it here and hear a track from it on Bump In The Hump tonight.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Black Caviar - Keep My High

New York City outfit Black Caviar continue to craft rich house cuts as today they take to Insomniac imprint IN / ROTATION for a new two track EP. While the lead single "Boing" brings an unreal bounce up-and-down power through its blackened bass, I find myself more in touch with b-side "Keep My High." Leaning lighter than its predecessor, it thrives through a pleasant piano backing and slick vocals. Both cuts are a stomping success, but the reaction on the dance-floor is where these two most differ. "Keep My High" will bring people together, sharing in its sublime soundscape, while "Boing" sends the floor into a fit of rage - feet, arms and elbows flying in every direction. All that said, the drop of the b-side is no weakling. Smartly combining all its elements, it serves as an exhale before subtly increasing your heart-rate with Black Caviar's brilliantly crafted percussion. Keep your high below and get it here.
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Monday, October 21, 2019

WOLFBITER ft. CHØKE - The Wave (VIP)

Wisconsin's WOLFBITER has been bringing ridiculous heat for a while now and has done so again with a VIP mix of his CHØKE collab "The Wave," released today as part of a remix EP on Recall Records.

A man with metal at his heart, WOLFBITER first made waves a couple years ago with titanic terror "The King In The North." He's since hit us with depraved bootlegs of "Dragula" and more recently Dog Blood's "Turn Off The Lights." However it seems like his hellacious heat has hit an all time high as Halloween looms just 10 days away. The VIP mix of "The Wave" still features the same thunderous rumbles and roars of the original onslaught, but this revision is more rabid, rancorous and ultimately unhinged. Its ominous rush hits harder and faster, becoming frenzied while frothing at the mouth.

All power all the time, stream the VIP version of "The Wave" below and find the full remix EP here.

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Friday, October 18, 2019

Enlightened Listening for October 18

My goodness have we got a great edition of Enlightened Listening this week. Opening the playlist below are back to back brilliant and truly masterful examples of electronic albums, a form that I often hear is dead. Floating Points' Crush is a captivating quest that will send you soaring through your consciousness. While Jacques Greene's Dawn Chorus does the same, it feels more at home on the dance-floor, particularly through its entrancing grooves. Staying groovy, the next release features a trio of remixes of Boston Bun's "Don't Wanna Dance" with a sublime standout from Mighty Mouse.

Changing gears a bit, the fourth step in our twelve part release showcase comes in the form of ABSOLUTE.'s second EP on Family Planning. This is not the titanic ABSOLUTE. we're used to but rather a more tempered touch that actually works wonders. I love "Get Off The Floor" and I'm in awe of "This, Too, Will Pass." Speaking of awe, Pete Tong has reunited with Jules Buckley and The Heritage Orchestra (as HER-O), launching the first single of their all original album Chilled Classics. "Go Crazy" is an instant sensation and I urge you to check Pete's twitter for further insight into the project.

After Pete comes a pair of singles. The first, Grum's return to Anjunabeats is big, bold and beautiful. The second, Uppermost's "Selfless" is sublime, soaring stuff. Exactly what I've come to expect from him. And while it's hard to have expectations with regards to Joe Goddard, as his capabilities seem limitless, this remix of ALASKALASKA shows off a wonderful wandering spirit that beckons you into its beautiful, warm and comforting arms. Just like Joe, Alex Metric always manages to deliver incredible offerings no matter what the mood or who he happens to be working with. Jacking goodness prevails here in this Waze & Odyssey collaboration.

The final three releases feature a couple remixes alongside an absolute killer EP from rising star RebÅ«ke. First, Theo Kottis has crafted a brilliantly bouncy and upbeat remix of Mind Enterprises' "Monogamy." Slick and strong, it is a wonderful affair that I will no doubt be returning to many a time. After that is Valentino Khan's crisp and cool remix of Tchami's Blackbyrds sampling "Rainforest." While the original is quite nice, the drop in this version seems to fit the sample even better than before. Finally, RebÅ«ke's 3 track Drumcode EP shows incredible power and progression, not just from a tracklist perspective but even within the tracks themselves, no better than in the title track "Rattle."


Floating Points - Crush

Jacques Greene - Dawn Chorus

Boston Bun - Don't Wanna Dance (Remixes)

ABSOLUTE. - Make The Call

Pete Tong & HER-O - Go Crazy (ft. Todd Edwards)

Grum - Tomorrow

Uppermost - Selfless

ALASKALASKA - Happyface (Joe Goddard Remix)

Alex Metric x Waze & Odyssey - Jack To The Future (ft. Russoul)

Mind Enterprises - Monogamy (Theo Kottis Remix)

Tchami - Rainforest (Valentino Khan Remix)

Rebūke - Rattle

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Boys Noize x Francis And The Lights - Why Not

While usually I limit myself to covering tracks released in the the last week or so, this Boys Noize/Francis And The Lights collaboration once again caught my attention after arising in a shuffle of recent releases. "Why Not" is an incredible display of Boys Noize's wide ranging production abilities. He can craft bone-crushing techno as well as blessed disco. Being the latter, this track excels in allowing Francis And The Lights' vocal work to prosper. His flow feels like classic Phil Collins yet as it bounces around Boys Noize's production it does not sound dated in the slightest. The slick three and half minute progression is uplifting and energizing. It is a lush liberation that thrives on its own ethos - ask yourself why not; don't be afraid! Watch the lyric video here and get "Why Not" via Boysnoize Records here.FOLLOW BOYS NOIZE: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Bump In The Hump: October 16 (Season 9, Episode 2)

Tracklist
  • Nathan Micay - This'll Tell The Tale
  • Jacques Greene x Cadence Weapon - Night Service (Whatever/Whatever Night Version)
  • Guy J & Clarian - Night Rescue
  • ASHE - Whale Bones
  • DJ Snake ft. Majid Jordan - Recognize (Mercer Remix)
  • Pascale Project - What
  • Bob Moses - Listen To Me (Cassian Remix)
  • Hatiras - Bowlerama 73
  • Honeydripper - Haven't Lost Hope
  • Phantoms ft. Anna Clendening- Say It (A-Trak Remix)
  • Azari - M-Body (Material Witness Mpathy Mix)
  • Brock Edwards & Fully Rated - Take Me Away (Dub Mix)
  • Post Malone - Die For Me (Terror Tone Remix)
  • CYMN - In The Morning
  • YYVNG - WYNEHOUSE
  • GOLD BULLETS - Space Drugs
  • SBK - 3 Million Stones
  • Hypesetterz x Delcaro - Danger
  • Lil Nas X - Panini (Bishu Remix)
  • thook - INTERIOR
  • Black Tiger Sex Machine x YOOKiE - Spiders
  • TNGHT - Serpent
  • Sorsari - Mainframe
  • Jake Robertz - Form
  • acounta - secondrinse (ft. braincoat)
  • Fede Lng - Lyra (Ciel's Smoking Gun Remix)
  • MorMor - Pass The Hours
  • Caribou - Home

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Jake Robertz - Form

Because of the double barreled breaks between episodes of Bump In The Hump in the past two plus months, I've had to sit on sensational tracks. But fear not, I come locked and loaded with wicked and wonderful weapons. Ever since I heard Jake Robertz's "Form," the b-side of tasty treat "Time" with Teasha Huns, I knew I had to share it. Finally the time has arrived for "Form" to hit the Radio Humber airwaves and unleash a flurry of screw-faces. Of course the energy of DnB is undeniable, but this one really has a sweep you off your feet feeling. The galloping drum work is awesome, but the track would be nothing without its wild, bend over backwards bass bellows. Add a little giddyup to your day by streaming now below, pick it up via High Tea Music here, and listen live tonight from 7-9 PM EDT.FOLLOW JAKE ROBERTZ: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Michael Gray ft. Shelly Poole - Borderline (Dr Packer Remix)

Few can churn out remixes and edits the way prolific disco dealer Dr Packer can. In the last week alone he's satisfied our dance desires with a take on Haywoode's debut single "A Time Like This," an edit of Barbara Mason's "Another Man" as well as both a remix and dub version of Michael Gray's Shelly Poole led single "Borderline." The latter, out now on Altra Moda Music, is a sublime stomper. Its energy is sure to set the dance-floor ablaze, especially through its already driving original groove. That said the additional elements the genius that is Greg Packer adds to this extended mix bring a previously absent sheen. The strings, horns and percussion combine to set the weapon that is "Borderline" to stun, allowing listeners to strut with a crazy cool confidence. Like Hifi Sean's "Lost Without U," a track with which it shares many similarities, "Borderline" is an undeniable earworm worth countless listens and playlist additions. Stream now below and get it via Traxsource here.FOLLOW DR PACKER: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Monday, October 14, 2019

Angelov - Chero

Seeing a Solomun set, whether live in person or online via video, often ends in jaw-dropping wonderment. This is not simply a result of his own awesome productions, but also his Diynamic Music selections. Of the latter, today's post arises from a video clip of a Solomun set in which he plays "Chero," a track from Ukrainian producer Angelov's debut EP Cabora.

Released this past Friday, Cabora is a collection of four equally alluring techno tracks, and while the opener "Retrida" is an undeniable standout, I feel "Chero" shows the most promise in Angelov's upstart abilities. Wobbling to life, the pulse of this track is an animalistic one, almost mimicking the snort of a hog hunting for truffles. However as the track grows it becomes more clear that we're not dealing with creatures of this world but rather some alien outpost, especially evident as the slithering synths enter around the two minute mark. By three minute mark the gravity and chemistry of the additional synths offerings are enough to have you firmly affixed to the dance-floor, as though "Chero" has you locked in with a tractor beam. Angelov's masterful mix of these synths, the perfectly placed percussion and undeniable animal energy makes "Chero" a weapon of dance destruction. Get it now here.
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Friday, October 11, 2019

Enlightened Listening for October 11

This week's edition of Enlightened Listening delivers a wide range of house records, highlighted by an ingenious album from Chris Lorenzo, from which we've already heard a number of singles but whose breadth truly makes it a masterpiece (see the likes of "Memories Fade," "Here Kitty," "Take Me As I Am" and "City Traffic"). There's also a couple exceedingly cool originals from the legendary likes of Flux Pavilion and Mat Zo, the former straying from his usual dubstep fare while the latter offers up an extended DnB joint.

That takes care of the final two releases in the playlist below, while things start with a fantastic remix from Bit Funk who once again showcases sublime sound design. That is followed by the latest David Penn/Defected release and just like like his "Big Love" remix this one is certain to get rinsed out endlessly thanks to its incredibly catchy craft-work. After that comes Phantoms' remix package for "Say It," which delivers dance-friendly energy on each of the three offerings. And that's exactly what we get with Max Styler's "Echo Over Me," a beat so powerful that your body will move uncontrollably.

In another unreal onslaught of power, YYVNG's debut on Botnek's World Famous Headquarters is sure to leave your head spinning. Finally, Syn Cole's "Cool With That" has captured my attention with simple, understated craftsmanship, particularly with the little bass riffs, but even more so the way it it all meshes with Golden Age's vocals. Stream via playlist and click through to individuals releases below. Cheers!

Dance Yourself Clean ft. Lollies - Your Love (Bit Funk Remix)

David Penn - Stand Up (ft. Ramona Renea)

Phantoms ft. Anna Clendening - Say It (Remixes)

Max Styler - Echo Over Me

YYVNG - WYNEHOUSE

Chris Lorenzo - Late Checkout

Syn Cole - Cool With That (ft. Golden Age)

Flux Pavilion - I Will Stay (ft. Turin Brakes)

Mat Zo - Emotion Sickness

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Mixes For Thanksgiving Weekend

For us Canadians we've got a long weekend to look forward to and while it's likely to be jam packed with lazing around the house, I've compiled a list of recent mixes you can play to make the time pass more easily. You'll notice that more than half of these mixes are disco and house-centric, a variety I think ought to be acceptable to most in-laws and older generations, I have also included a couple heavier, more banger friendly affairs. Find brief descriptions after the playlist and note that the mixes marked with asterisks are available for free download. Enjoy and indulge in moderation!

Erol Alkan - Live @ Sónar 2019
It's hard to beat the power of an Erol Alkan live set, the man's got an incredible ear and an uncanny knack for putting tracks in a position to succeed. The tracklist is there but it may as well not be as this nearly two hour extravaganza of energy is far more than the sum of its parts.

Benzi - Girl Trapz Vol. Sixteen*
'Edat' expert and mix master Benzi continues to churn out killer mixes. Here he gives old standards a breath of fresh air with lightening quick cuts and grin-inducing combinations. More than that he's always got the freshest of the fresh, featuring incredible amounts of forthcoming fire.

Folamour - Tapes For The PPL #6*
Far more laid back and funky than the previous two mixes, Folamour delivers delightful disco vibes built around a live band feel. There's oh so much awesome instrumentation and it moves along with incredible ease. Put this one on while you're cooking or cleaning and the work will fly by.

LeBaron James - Music For Lovers Of Music Vol. 2*
While sharing the same spirit as Folamour, this one is much more sonically full and focused on the dance-floor. LeBaron James tap into tons of classic disco vibes with fresh cuts from the likes of Purple Disco Machine, Joey Negro and Dr Packer, plus one of my favourites of the moment, their "Party Starter."

Mighty Mouse - Autumn 2019 Mixtape (Part 1)*
Almost splitting the last two mixes down the middle, Mighty Mouse too taps Horse Meat Disco's "Falling Deep In Love" while also offering up a number of his own awesome edits including his recent Double Exposure "Free Love." Surrender to the sublime strings and melt into this magnificent mix.

Hunter Siegel - Live From No Neon @ CODA (Sept 7. 2019)
The dark plur powerhouse is somehow managing to get darker and this live set illustrates that perfectly. I'll admit I haven't been as consistent in my No Neon attendance as of late, but at the last open-to-close set I saw Hunter play it featured tons of techno and he certainly has a knack for it. Here he plays plenty of extended numbers doing incredible duty in his post-Volac/Phlegmatic Dogs set. Gotta love the Victor Ruiz remix of Moby's "Natural Blues." Bravo Hunter, bravo!

Tensnake - In Your System Vol. 10
While it was the Mighty Mouse and Folamour mixes that appeared in my feed today, it was this one that most inspired me to make this post. Tensnake takes his time with this hour, letting the magic of his mix slowly suck you in. It is incredibly smooth and full of shimmering, groovy beauty.

Greg Wilson - Live @ La Discothèque, Ibiza Rocks Hotel (09.09.2019)*
Who better to close this post with than one of my most trusted, go-to DJs. Greg Wilson nearly always gives away his live sets for free and we can only hope more DJs follow suit. Not only that but he will often answer inquiries for IDs in the Soundcloud comments. His mixes are always clean and fun, showcasing decades of experience in the scene and unreal range in terms of track selection and vibe curation.

Wednesday, October 09, 2019

Bump In The Hump: October 9 (Season 9, Episode 1)


Tracklist
  • LeBaron James - Party Starter
  • MAP - Do It Like This
  • Cloverdale - That Bass
  • Dave Summit - Spiritual Song
  • CastNowski & Gaba - Together
  • Woodhead - Telephonic Funk (ft. James Laf)
  • Brock Edwards & RYME - Cause I'm Around
  • A-Trak - Work It Out (Dance System Remix)
  • rrotik & Smalltown DJs - Dance With Me
  • Botnek - Downtown
  • Kontravoid - Cost Of Life
  • KRTL - Evil
  • Slooze - Odyssey
  • TNGHT - Serpent (So Sus Flip)
  • Bill Slinnton - Lost
  • thook - OVERLOAD
  • GUESSWHOSDEAD - Footprints
  • Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name (SYN Flip)
  • TenGraphs - Hysteric Frenzy
  • Holy Fuck - Luxe (ft. Alexis Taylor)
  • ATTLAS - Fine Modern Structures (ATTLAS Remix)
    • Unreleased
  • Average Gypsy - True Sick Beauty (ft. LOUE MARC)
  • GOLD BULLETS - Soundboy
  • Circuit FreaQ - The Alarm
  • Jacques Greene - For Love
  • Hoodboi - Water Runs Dry (ft. Dirty Radio)
  • NICOLAAS - XXO (ft. Chela)
  • Bobby Caldwell - What U Won't Do 4 Luv (Nick Bike's Hate It Or Love It Blend)
  • Foreigner - I Wanna Know What Love Is (BLOND:ISH Sunrise Jungle Rework)

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Foreigner - I Wanna Know What Love Is (BLOND:ISH Sunrise Jungle Rework)

Today's the day! Bump In The Hump is finally back to new episodes with the premiere of its ninth season tonight from 7-9 PM EDT via Radio Humber. After sharing the opening track yesterday, LeBaron James' "Party Starter," it's only right that I bring you the closing number today.

In previous seasons I closed episodes with the Fire Finale, but I've decided to change that up to give the two hour extravaganza less of a linear build and more of a clear, cool close. Each episode will feel more like an open-to-close club experience, opening with an instant injection of energy, building toward a killer climax in the middle third before bringing you down softly as the lights turn on. In the case of this week's closing number it is not the lights that turn on but rather the sun the rises as I bid adieu to BLOND:ISH's beautiful jungle rework of Foreigner's 1984 classic "I Wanna Know What Love Is." Find it now below and catch the season premiere live here or after the fact as cataloged on Mixcloud here.
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Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: LeBaron James - Party Starter

With the all-Canadian dance party that is the season premiere of Bump In The Hump set for tomorrow, what better time to share the opening track, literal "Party Starter" from friends of the show LeBaron James. Having shared several edits early on, Mark Beshai and Jeff Webb have since turned their attention to originals. "Party Starter" marks their fifth Spacedisco single with another new one, "Disco Derby," just posted to Traxsource for pre-order. Featuring their usual growing grooves, LeBaron James make use of several sound bites from Family Feud laying the groundwork for a successful shindig, culminating in a well-timed Steve Harvey "Yeah!" There's no doubt this will get your toes tapping and bestow a smirk on your face as Bump In The Hump forges ahead into its ninth season. Stream below, follow LeBaron James at the bottom and listen live Wednesday from 7-9 PM EDT via Radio Humber.FOLLOW LEBARON JAMES: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Monday, October 07, 2019

Bump In The Hump: Season 9 Intro

Seemingly long overdue, the ninth season of Bump In The Hump is finally set to premiere in its normal timeslot (Wednesdays 7-9 PM ET) this week. With the new season comes a reworked intro (below) and logo (above). Once again I've utilized some of my favourite tracks from the previous season, while keeping bits and pieces from intros of yore. In this intro you'll find the likes of Kotek, Ryan Hemsworth, thook, The Kount, Chromeo and of course Todd Terje and The Olsens.

As always the focus of Bump in The Hump remains on the latest and greatest in electronic and dance from across our vast country. Imitating the expansive and inclusive nature of our incredible homeland, the music showcased each week comes in all different shapes and sizes. In any given episode you're likely to hear acid-tinged techno, divine disco, menacing midtempo, fabulous funk, diabolic dubstep, hearty house, and/or delirium-inducing drum and bass, often back to back. It's always a party in itself  and will set you up for a weekend of partying, showcasing countless events happening across the 6ix.

With the last 'new' episode of Bump In The Hump stretching back to August 28th, there's no shortage of new material for me to wade through, so expect the next few episodes to be jam packed with incredible tunes. I'll be teasing more in the coming days, but until then check out the new intro below. Cheers!FOLLOW OGGIE JAMES: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Friday, October 04, 2019

Enlightened Listening for October 4

Three weeks ago I thought I was on the precipice of returning to regular blogging and a new season of Bump In The Hump. However that weekend I spilled on my laptop, and while I'm writing to you from said computer, it is no longer on my lap as I am forced use an external keyboard and mouse while I continue to wait for the replacement part to arrive. That said mountains of music continue to be released, and while I spent most of my week wading through the weeks I missed, I've decided to focus on this Friday's releases via a new edition of Enlightened Listening. Listen below and find a brief blow by blow in the next paragraph.

As always, I like to open with cool cuts and that's what we get with the latest from Goldroom. His dreamy delight leads us into funky fun and eventually acid in Justin Jay's Future Feels EP. Following  that comes a killer four track EP from Oliver Koletzki who offers up awesome, expansive grooves rife with wild sound and a plenitude of percussion. The legendary Eric Prydz then follows with his epic 13-track PRYDA 15 VOL III album, which is of course killer quality, through and through. Turning towards bass house, there's four banging EPs back to back from trusted names like Jack Beats, NuKid, Destructo and CONFESSION. Closing out that ridiculous run is a track BLANSH had sent me in January, and while I've always been a fan of his work, I can honestly say "Way Up" is my favourite. And speaking of favourites, Gesaffelstein is back again and much closer to my favourite Gesaffelstein in the diabolically dark, shiver inducing power punch that we got from 2010-2013. Following the incredible power of NOVO SONIC SYSTEM comes Datassette's Kestrel Manoeuvers In The Dark, a brilliant mind-bending display of synth work. Finally we close with a 15-track deadmau5 remix package featuring the likes of Morgan Page, Pig&Dan, Spencer Brown and a whole host more. Enjoy!

Goldroom - Just Like A Dream (ft. Nikki Segal)

Justin Jay - Future Feels

Oliver Koletzski - We Are All Lost

Pryda - PRYDA 15 VOL III

Jack Beats -  Catch The Spirit

Hooders & Jay Dunham - Shady Business

NuKid - Aftermath

Destructo - Bassface (Remixes)

BLANSH x Schade - Way Up

Gesaffelstein - NOVO SONIC SYSTEM

Datassette - Kestrel Manoeuvers In The Dark

deadmau5 - Here's The Drop!