Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Geraldine Hunt - Can't Fake The Feeling (Carl Cox Rework)

We did it! We made it to summer. Vaccines are rolling out, the world is opening up, and shows are starting to be announced. Hope is assuredly on the horizon, and as a result, we're going full party mode tonight on Bump In The Hump. With nearly an hour of hot house to start the show and a bunch of bangers shortly thereafter, tonight's all-new episode is jam-packed with goodies, including another reworked classic from Montreal label Unidisc. Here Carl Cox delivers two takes on Geraldine Hunt's "Can't Fake The Feeling," a more typical disco house remix and an energetic rework. The latter headlines our final flourish as we dance off into the night. Stream it now below and catch it on Bump In The Hump live from 7-9 PM EDT on Radio Humber, or after the fact, as cataloged on Mixcloud, here.

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Elderbrook & Rudimental - Something About You (Mason Maynard Remix)

Manchester's Mason Maynard keeps turning heads. He's seen support from Pete Tong, Carl Cox, and Seth Troxler, just to name a few. When it comes to fans, he's hit the ears of many through shows at Hï Ibiza and the Warehouse Project; collaborations with Lee Foss and Green Velvet, originals on Sola and Defected; as well as an exceptional offering of remixes. Following closely on the heels of a beautiful Brian McKnight "Anytime" edit, Maynard has put his Midas touch on Elderbrook and Rudimental's magical "Something About You." Immediately injecting upbeat energy into the original with driving percussion, Maynard moves the vocals into a new sphere giving the track a much brighter feel.

As always I find myself more drawn to the full or extended version, and while the short edit pulls no punches, the six minute version allows Maynard's masterful drum delivery to dazzle. It would be brilliant to see performed live, if not just imagined in your head. The way it grows invites action from the listeners, easing you onto the floor as the waves of warmth wash over you. It is a masterclass in crowd movement and playful progression while never coming across as too demanding or over-wrought.

If you were a fan of the original, you should appreciate Mason Maynard's take too. It thrives through the same magic and allure, ultimately urging you into a double take, thinking "did I hear that right?" Yes, yes you did. This trio of talents come together in a fantastic fit, one you'll want to check out below.
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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Bart Skils & Weska - Polarize EP

Toronto's Weska seems to have found himself a home on the legendary Drumcode label. Nearly five years ago he first received support from head honcho Adam Beyer and now this week he's seeing his latest work make waves with the likes of Carl Cox and Maceo Plex playing "Polarize" at the epic Exit Festival in Serbia (see clip here). The two track EP of the same name is as brilliant as it is big, offering up equally potent and tempting techno adventures. Stream below and hear one in the mix tonight.A darkened and titanic episode, this week's Bump In The Hump is driven by bangers (DnB, dubstep and bass) with the exception of a handful of warm wandering numbers ranging from electronica to jacking and disco house. In a long line of remixes, we've got the much anticipated Low Steppa remix of "Spaced Invaders" as well as other standouts from Kneptunes, Ciel and STUND. Catch the above and more live from 7-9 PM EDT via Radio Humber or after the fact as cataloged on Mixcloud here.

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Enlightened Listening for March 15

Right to the point with this week's Enlightened Listening. No descriptions below just a straight shot of more melodic stuff to start moving towards twisted trap at the end. A big beautiful album from Karma Fields kicks things off, CRi and Ben Böhmer's EPs follow, slick singles from Basti Grub, Pete Tong and Carl Cox then round out the techno section. Dr. Fresch and Sinden then link up for a couple killer bass house tracks, and the energy only rises from there with High Contrast taking on Stevie Nicks "Edge Of Seventeen." The final seven selections then bring the bass with a couple top notch trap EPs, but special attention must be paid to Riton's remix of The Chemical Brothers. The more I hear from them, originals and remixes alike, the more baited my breath becomes in waiting for No Geography.

Karma Fields - BODY RUSH

CRi - Initial

Ben Böhmer - Fliederregen / Reflection

Basti Grub - Darling (ft. Crase Johnson)

Pete Tong & Emanuel Satie - Time For Love

Yothu Yindi & Gavin Campbell - Treaty (Carl Cox Remix)

Dr. Fresch & Sinden - No Good

High Contrast - Days Go By

Stanton Warriors, Taiki Nulight & Danny Dearden - What You Got Now

The Chemical Brothers - Got To Keep On (Riton Remix)

NuKid - Sudden (ft. Moeazy)

Baajewala - Hell Raiden

Hucci & ASADI - Villager

Dabow - CREAMA

Sumthin Sumthin - Gryme

Top 100 Tracks Of 2018: 75-51

Continuation of the list started yesterday: from 100-76, which also includes my disclaimer/preamble. Soundcloud playlist here and at the bottom.

#75: Cloverdale & OSOTYT - Funky Junky
Where disco was the biggest riser in my listening habits in 2017, that title goes to funk in 2018. That said, house is still my bread and butter, so the combination of the two here is an obvious fit. The drops are solid to say the least (with some special stank on the second), but for me it's the sections around the drops that propel this track into the countdown. The funky scratching in the conclusion nails my tastes so much so that I had to include it in my new intro for the 8th season of Bump In The Hump.

#74: Moullinex ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow - Say It Slow (Wild & Free Remix)
A bright and beautifully bouncy number right from the get-go, but once those shimmering synths join the action, I'm hooked. Add in some slick little solos and flourishes and you've got a truly divine disco number. It is fabulously full of life and brilliantly buoyant, and while it's supposedly slow, it hits on all cylinders pumping out one of the more pleasurable pieces you'll hear all year.

#73: Hoodboi - True Colors
Hoodboi showed us a new side of his artistic abilities with Breathing Room, and that title track could very well have been in this spot. However, "True Colors" makes the cut as a result of its restrained, uber smooth roll out. It is like waking up to the world with new eyes, seeing shapes and colours with a renewed, childlike wonder. Full of heart and feeling it may not dazzle with banging bass or an overwrought melody, but rather it kind of floats down into your consciousness like a feather in the wind.

#72: RealMind - Actif (ft. Billboard)
Some tracks leave you speechless, and I knew this one was going to do this to me, but I could not let it go uncovered. So here's my go at it. The levels or acts as "Actif" progresses are incredible, and the fact that these two have tied them together so seamlessly is even more so. The opening build is beautiful, but boy is the punchy push into the second section some kind of special. And really that's the key for me. The way it kind of clicks and stomps and wobbles is stunning, especially as it kicks back in following the obsidian third section. And yes, if you're getting deadmau5 vibes you're not alone.

#71: Chromeo - One Track Mind
With Head Over Heels firmly in the running for album of the year, I think back to the first time hearing it in full and the laughter and joy it brought me as I drove to that night's baseball game. I'll say that this isn't the only album cut on this list, and for a bit this was the one. Actually I still go back and forth, but here we are at forth. Smooth grooves, cool call and response, and one hell of a build towards the triumphant final frame that is sure to send shivers down your spine. I can't help myself, I'm obsessed.

#70: Benny Bridges - Are You Okay?
As a part of Justin Jay's Fantastic Voyage Facebook group I got an early copy of Benny Bridges' EP and this came on in my car without proper attribution. I had to know who it was because it bumped so good. The drums and bass combine brilliantly, but it wouldn't be half as good without the extra little effects further punctuating the already punchy affair. Simple yet strong, there's no denying this delivers.

#69: TroyBoi - Frustrated (ft. Destiny)
No one does it quite like TroyBoi. Sick with strings, wicked with wobbles, vicious with vocals and top notch with twists, he really does it all. And it's all here in perhaps his best work to date. The intro teases perfectly and you know you're in for something special, but like "Do One," his other single released on that very same day, there's no way of predicting the warped genius in store. Scary good stuff.

Full, Uncut Interview with Meech of RYME

Last Wednesday I had BADLQQK boss and one half of RYME, Meech join me for a chat in the Radio Humber studios. At least our third interview, we've perhaps grown too comfortable as this hour long chat is very loose and conversational. That said, Meech treated those courageous listeners who make it all the way through to some interesting stories, little nuggets, and tea. Broad topics include: the history & rise of BADLQQK, getting support and/or working with Carl Cox, Don Rimini & MSTRKRFT, taking BADLQQK & RYME around the world, how RYME became RYME, what's next for BADLQQK & RYME, and of course their new episode of My Mixtape, which airs this Saturday at 11 PM EDT.FOLLOW RYME: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Origin of EDM

As show-runner for Enlightenment For Your Ears, I've become accustom to using the phrase Electronic Dance Music (EDM) to describe what, for years before, could only be terms techno. The phrase EDM has ballooned and become the synonymous term associated with techno music. It's use has especially seen such widespread use in North America, the true creators of techno and deejay-ed music. The first man to cue and mix multiple records, and therefore be deserving of the title DJ, was Ray Newby in California , in 1909. That's right, we, North Americans, are responsible for the creation of techno music and deejaying, however, as has become the case throughout history, the cultural hotbed that is Europe took over and has begun to sell us back our DJs and our techno music. Europe has be able to go as far as convincing us that our techno and deejay-ed music must be imported, despite our creation. As has become the norm, the Europeans have found a way to make techno their own.

In 2008, eleven years after the original DJ Mag Top 100 Armin Van Buuren won for a second time, and the culture and semantics of techno music would change forever. Notable French DJ Sebastien Leger used the term Electronic Dance Music to describe his style, he pledged to step away from the electro-house with which he was associated. "Electro-house has almost become an insult for me because there's so many cheesy records," he says. "I want to make it impossible to predict what I'm going to do next." This all comes from a place deep inside Seb Leger, a confirmed hater of flippant French donkey David Guetta, who only last year reached the top spot of the DJ Mag Top 100. This year has been monumental in terms of the backlash in response to the voting and placement of this years DJ Mag Top 100. In the 16 years of voting, there have been only eight winners, with AVB winning five, Tiesto taking three, and both Pauls, Oakenfold and Van Dyk taking two each. Single winners Carl Cox, Sasha, John Digweed, and the aforementioned greasy Guetta. The backlash from DJs and fans alike show the disdain for these DJs and the plain fact that AVB can win his fifth title, while the list of 100 is nearly impossible to crack without morally reprehensible actions such as SHM and pandering for votes. The reality is we are here/hear for the art that is EDM, a term coined by virtuoso Sebastien Leger, back in 2008.

Read more here:
Seb Leger Facebook post
Brief history of DJing
DJ Mag Top 100 - Past Winners
Electronic Dance Music