When Boris Johnson revealed nightclubs will be allowed to open at full capacity on the 19th of July onwards, the whole of the UK was filled with relief and joy. With raves and events back on and festivals given the green light, my playlists were given a shuffle around and I’ve had a few tracks on repeat to prepare me for my triumphant return to the rave and fuel my excitement.
Dissolver – Apuré Tuxima – July’s first track is Netherlands based techno DJ and producer Dissolver’s Apuré Tuxima from his 2020 EP Don’t Disturb Furby. This is the second track on the EP, and there’s no messing around from Dissolver on this track, as it goes straight into thumping 90’s style hard techno, packed full of energy and a vocal sample of the title name. This is a track for a dark, packed sweaty basement.
Ignition Technician – Throw Your Hands – Second on the list is one of exciting electro, from Leeds based duo Ignition Technician’s 2003 EP, Back In The Day. This is a track certified to get a crowd going crazy, with it’s synths and other elements that are incredibly similar to those of Die Antwood; I can definitely see where they take their inspiration from, and I am a massive fan of theirs too, so this was one reason this track appealed to me as much as it did and can’t wait to practice mixing with this one!
Biig Piig – Feels Right – It’s not very often I include indie tracks within my On Repeat series, but those that are featured are always belters. I had only previously heard of Irish born, London based Jessica Smyth from her work with Mac Wetha on his Mac Wetha & Friends mixtape until I heard this song of hers on a Spotify daily mix. Feels Right was written with the vibe of a night out in mind, with the feeling of letting go and dancing with sweaty strangers accompanied by tunes and ecstasy, and the slick bass and accompanied drums on this track gel together just right to make a funky indie disco tune. I will definitely be listening to more of her.
Nero – Two Minds – This choice could be considered a blast from the past, but also a hidden gem. The former being Nero, having not released anything since 2018, they seem to have vanished from the scene or they are at least hibernating. The latter, as this track in particular from their 2015 second studio album, Between II Worlds is an underrated song, both of theirs and in general. Two Minds has a great melody and vocals from member Alana Watson, and is straying away from their signature dubstep sound whilst providing a deep, heavy bassline to screw your face up to.
Shy FX, Breakage Feat. Tyler Daley – I Got You – Its only fair of me to include some drum and bass now, this time I have firstly chosen I Got You from Shy FX and Breakage’s EP Darker Than Blue from April this year. Drum and bass messiah Shy FX teamed up with fellow producer and DJ Breakage for this track which features vocals from Tyler Daley; overall, its one of my favourite tracks of 2021 so far as the combination of vocals and instrumentals mould together perfectly to create an ultimate summer bass song.
JT Donaldson Feat. Liv.e – Stay Inside – This is one of my favourite tracks on my summer playlist this year, but one thing I certainly will not be doing this season, is staying inside, especially if it means I can hear more tunes like this outdoors. A blissful track, touching on UK garage with delicate instrumentals and soulful vocals from Texas singer Liv.e.
Marcus Intalex – Jupiter – Another drum and bass track I’ve absolutey adored this month, is Jupiter from the late Marcus Intalex’s (Aka Trevino) 2016 EP Fourfit EP 08. Jupiter is nearing the more darker, underground side of drum and bass music which I am incredibly fond of. It is a beautifully haunting, yet mesmerising track with intensity and yet with an eeriness that adds to the overall outstanding production on the track; think late, dark city nights.
IDLES, Slowthai – Model Village – Model Village is the latest single from British indie punk-rockers IDLES, which features Northampton rapper Slowthai. Together they have created the perfect combination of rap and indie rock and created another indie anthem to fill indie music nightclubs (ahem, Leadmill) for years to come.
JKS – Burnside – French techno maestro JKS’ 2017 single Burnside is another favourite from this month, as it is acidic, wild and radiates serious heat on a dancefloor, as do the rest of his tracks. Be sure to check out his Boiler Room Hard Dance mix on Soundcloud, one of my favourite ever mixes where he showcases the ferocity of is talent on the 1’s and 2’s.
DJ Le Roi, Roland Clark – I Get Deep (Late Nite Tuff Guy Remix) – Late Nite Tuff Guy’s remix of I Get Deep is one of the deep house tracks that will remain sentimental to me for a long time, as its one of the first I discovered all those years ago when I first fell in love with house music. Lately I have been getting nostalgic with deep house and this one in particular is one that has stood out to me this month.
Thank you for reading July’s edition, August will be coming within the next few few weeks when I have recovered from this upcoming Creamfields. Stay groovy!
Ruthless x
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