DJ PP – La Luna | A Tough Slice of Deep Tech-House

DJ PP – also known as Gabriel Rocha – produces the kind of quality deep tech-house we’ve come to expect from Toolroom Records. “La Luna” is a solid middle-of the set groover. The absence of any up-front synth hooks or big hands-in-the-air breakdowns means that this versatile production will work as part of a tech-house, […]

Umek – Unclear Mechanics – Or humans and androids live in peaceful co-existance

Umek’s 1605 (Sixteenofive) label project focuses on releasing and promoting “live presentations of machine-made music”. Although “Unclear Mechanics” was released on Mark Knight’s Toolroom Records, rather than on Umek’s own record label, it definitely showcases the tension between human and machine that’s central to the producer’s work. Mechanical noises assault the dancefloor’s ears; the vocal […]

Federico Scavo – I Do – Awesome song for dark & mirrorball-lit clubs

Federico Scavo’s “I Do” is tough and soulful, driving and melodious, updating classic Chicago house sounds with a modern sheen. “I Do’s” mix of muscle and soul makes it playable in dark warehouses and mirrorball-lit clubs alike. It’s definitely got commercial appeal. The track’s elements are minimal – little more than a beat, a bassline, a […]