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- 1991 - 1995 Jungle / Old Skool Mix (2025)
It's been an eventful week, and it's only Tuesday! Can you believe it? Not even halfway there, and it's been a busy old week. But to get me through today, I've been listening to the same mix, over and over. And I would only do that if it was a good mix, worth my time. And obviously, when it comes to Jungle & Oldskool, you immediately think of Mickey Beam. This DJ has got a channel full of mixes like the one you are about to listen to, and they are glorious! The one I recently discovered is yet another beautiful one. So what's in store today? Well, Mickey is taking us back to the 90s again, with a lovely 1991 to 1995 Jungle/Oldskool mix. I was way too young to understand it at the time, but over the years have I become to love the early 90s even more and more. And Mickey has put some big hitters in this mix. Starting with one of the biggest rave anthems of the 90s, but he doesn't stop there. It is hit after hit, and they certainly are wicked. Not wicked as in that film I will not watch. Nah, the good wicked. The kind that makes your car speakers tremble with fear. Boy, the first time I heard this mix, and when the bass dropped, it dropped hard. Already had my windscreen chipped (stone chip), and I was afraid that the bass would make the crack even bigger, wider, and maybe even shatter the glass. It didn't, which made me happy. But it did pack a punch and a half, and it's certainly something I needed to hear today. I needed the power, the punch, and Mickey delivered! Lennie De Ice - We Are I.E. Noise Factory - The Fire M-Beat - Booyaka Noise Factory - Skin Teeth Roni Size & DJ Die - Music Box Human Being - The Box Opened M-Beat - Rumble Fusion - Love For The World (Remix) Tango - Project 1 '94 The House Crew - Super Hero (My Knight) DJ Gunshot - Wheel 'N' Deal Noise Factory - Futroid Lewie - Jungle Love Part 2 Noise Factory - Straight From The Bedroom Miami feat Buju Banton - Champion M-Beat - Shuffle Brainkillers - Loving Dem 2 Ruff - Nice Tune Trinity - Gangsta Jonny L - I'm Leavin' A lovely mix. It has seriously been on since 6am, and it's now 6pm. And I don't even care if my neighbours like it or not, they just have to live with it! It's yet another solid mix with some serious hitters. Not extremely well known with names from the early 90s, but a few I did recognise. But it's all about the music. This mix has only been online for a few days, but already did it receive some positive feedback. And I can only conclude with the same feedback. It's yet another wonderful mix by Mickey, and the tracks selected are insane. Only love and appreciation for this mix, and the early 90s. They were amazing, weren't they? I wish I was old enough to have gone to the early 90s raves, that would have been epic. But unfortunately my parents decided to conceive me in 1983. Very selfish of them. All jokes aside, this is a slamming mix. Especially when 'Loving' hits. What a brilliant record. A brilliant record in a brilliant mix. Go on, press play, I know you are eager to do so! DJ: Mickey Beam Genre/Style: Jungle, Oldskool, Hardcore, Breakbeat, Drum & Bass, Rave, Ragga Mix Info: 1991 - 1995 Jungle / Old Skool Mix Length Mix: 00:52:10 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 119 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2025 More Information: Mickey Beam - Soundcloud Channel
- Twisted Freeform (2025)
It seems to be that Freeform is making some kind of 'comeback' on Soundcloud, because I keep seeing more and more Freeform mixes, with old and new stuff, by well known names and new names. Only a few days ago did someone called Lone Raver upload a mix, with 15 Freeform records in it. You know I had to jump on it, right? I wouldn't say I'm a Freeform expert, but I am surely an enthusiast, and love to hear more mixes like this one. So I had to jump on it, and here's what I think of it. Lone Raver, not a name I do recognise, but it's certainly one I will look out for. Maybe the reason why I've never encountered the name, because he's a lone raver. Like me, perhaps. But thankfully because of the Lone Raver's mix, I now know the name, and will see if there's more out there. As the mix not only contains Freeform records by some of the biggest names in the scene, but also a few of Lone Raver's own records! As said, the name didn't ring a bell, but after hearing a few of Lone Raver's records, I am intrigued. What's behind this lone raver? Where did the lone raver come from? What's the deal, basically? Does anyone know? OK, now back to the mix. It's a nice hour long, and it's got, according to the Lone Raver, 15 Freeform weapons! That's certainly a statement, and I'll be the judge of that! BBE - Seven Days And One Week (Lone Raver Bootleg Intro) DJ Quicksilver - Free (Lone Raver Bootleg) Lone Raver - Collide K-Wire - Calm Before The Storm Fracus - Rezkah (Acid Mix) Darwin - Neonized Mantra Lone Raver - Afterlight Darwin - Kiss The Strobelight Lone Raver - Calling To Me Digital Commandos - Still Dreaming (Solution Remix) Arkade - Greatest Adventure (A.B vs K-Wire Remix) Stoker - True World Tamerax - Mainline Lone Raver - Twisted Signals Impulse Riders - Warrior DNA Wow, a lot of 'new' stuff in here I've not heard before. And also the Lone Raver's own stuff, it's really a great mix. If you love Freeform and you want to hear something new and refreshing, give this Twisted Freeform mix a go. I think it's linked to the Lone Raver's new EP, released on Brutal Kuts. That's an achievement itself, but to then use your own songs to compose this mix, is great. But are the tracks great? Well, the first one annoys me. The original is crap. Radio overkill. So I would just skip that record, unless you like it. Certainly give it a go. But to me it all goes bonkers when 'Afterlight' is played, one of Lone Raver's records. What an insane record! Reminds me of Stamina Records and the music they released back in the day. A wicked Freeform anthem and a half, that's for sure. But besides the first song in this mix, they are all solid as a rock. Nothing to complain about. Normally I would, but not today. Freeform always makes me slightly happier, and now I am happy, so there you go. A happy Dutchman is always good. A wicked introduction into the world of the Lone Raver. Not alone anymore. DJ: Lone Raver Genre/Style: Freeform, UK Hardcore, UKHC Mix Info: Twisted Freeform Length Mix: 01:02:42 Tracks: 15 (fifteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 143 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2025 More Information: Lone Raver - Soundcloud Channel
- The Destroyer at Hellbound: Three Decades of Hardcore (2025)
I am a fan of the harder music. It cannot be fast and hard enough for me. But it needs to be appealing. If it isn't, then I will loose interest and move on. Not with a set by The Destroyer, recorded at this year's 'Hellbound - Three Decades Of Hardcore', on the 8th of March. This is one of those sets you will listen to, and within the first few second you have to make a decision: is this it for me, or is it a load of codswallop. To me, it was a great set, as it reminded me of a sound I complete have forgotten about. The 'Hellsound' sound. Do you know what I mean by that? Hellbound is one of those parties I've never been to, but it would have been amazing to have gone to one. To me, it is always slightly faster and harder, but more enjoyable, if that makes sense? And for their 30 years in the game event, they had a few big names: Arjuna, Catscan, Chuck One B2B Predator, Gabber Syndrome, Hellcreator, Ophidian B2B Ruffneck, Painbringer, Panic, Partyraiser, Promo, Tieum, and more. You can already tell that the event is harder than your usual 'Hardcore event'. I think I've only seen The Destroyer once, and that was back in the Raving Nightmare days, in 2008. A long time ago, right? But even though he played in the smaller room, he still destroyed my eardrums, and fucked up my heartbeat. I've always liked his approach when it comes to Hardcore. Non confirmative, as long as it sound and is hard/rough. And if that means destroying eardrums, so be it. And that's what he did at Hellbound. He only played for an hour, but within that hour do you get 44 records. Which ones? Well, these: The Destroyer - Our Game The Destroyer - Break Your Speaker The Destroyer - Self Defence The Destroyer - Drug Test X-Fly - Wat'Cha Want (The Destroyer Remix) The Destroyer - The Destroyer!!! The Destroyer - Old Lyceum The Destroyer - Friends For The Middle Finger Tellurian - Don't Stop (The Destroyer Remix) The Destroyer - C.S.K. The Destroyer - Pig Out The Destroyer - You Fuckin Mutha Fucker! The Destroyer - HKV Germany 2023 The Destroyer - Push It The Destroyer - Ignorance Causes Violence The Destroyer feat Lenny Dee - The Next Dimension Of Sound The Destroyer - Holy Ground The Destroyer & Undecided - Exit 5 Cardassia - Everybody (The Destroyer Remix) Angerfist - Lose Yo Calm (The Destroyer Remix) The Destroyer - Is On A Mission The Destroyer - Spamming Bass The Destroyer - The Island Way The Destroyer - AI Robots The Destroyer - The Killing Chamber The Destroyer - For The Pussy The Destroyer - Anytime The Destroyer feat KCMA - Gentleman The Destroyer & Speedfolter - No Headz The Destroyer - Fuck Paranoizer - Uit Je Dak (The Destroyer Remix) The Destroyer - Oxygene The Destroyer - Dumbastard KCMA & T-Plus - Another Punch (The Destroyer Remix) The Destroyer - The End-Beginning (Official Pandemonium Anthem 208 Area 5) Speedfolder - What Do You Think (The Destroyer Remix) The Destroyer - Amiga Raper D.O.M. - Hate Shit And Candy (The Destroyer Remix) The Destroyer - Speedcore Dictator The Destroyer - Dissing Speedcore The Destroyer - Social Basswork The Destroyer - Terrordrang Deterrent Man - Terrorlution (The Destroyer Remix) The Destroyer - Fuck The Title If you've not heard of the Destroyer before, you surely will from now on. This is one amazing and epic set, and I'm already in the top list on Soundcloud, of most listened to fan and plays. Boy, do I love this mix a lot, as it actually reminds me of Hellsound, the CD collection from back in the day, of which I've written a review about. This reminds me of how great Hardcore used to be, between 1995 and 1997. And this harder approach really works for me. The Destroyer seems to be able to make the songs sound authentically 'old' and having this distinctive Hellsound-sound. Maybe one of the most underrated sounds, but I am sure that more people will discover it in years to come, and love it as much as I do. I cannot think of one record I didn't like. There are just too many great songs in this set. But the one that got me the most, was ''Push It''. I love the vibe, and I love that The Destroyer still to this day doesn't take any prisoners, and will continue to live up to his name, and his legacy. He is the Destroyer, and he's proud doing exactly that. Fuck your eardrums, you'll be deaf in the near future anyway: why postpone the inevitable? I would have lost my shit if I were there, at this year's Hellbound. I should get out more and get fucked over and over by the music. I need to hear The Destroyer, it's been too long! And this set is getting me hungry from some 'old' Hellsound sets. DJ: The Destroyer Genre/Style: Terror, Speedcore, Hardcore Liveset Info: Recorded @ Hellbound: Three Decades of Hardcore Length Liveset: 01:00:53 Tracks: 44 (fourty-four) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2025 More Information : Multigroove - Soundcloud Channel
- Tschabos - Feierabend // Little Mix (2025)
Sometimes you find stuff online, which makes no sense. During the week, I found a mix by [100 10 0] BomberFadd (what's in the name?), and it's focussed on Tschabos, and it turns out that they did have an album released back in 2000 or 2001, called Feierabend. Now I could say to you that this is an OK mix, but it isn't. It's so much moe, with the quirky level dialled up to 100. This is weird AF, and I cannot even describe what I actually listened to. Can you? Tschabos were famous during the golden years of Hardcore. First hit released in 1997, for then to disappear after 2001. Their last impact on the scene was their album, and it's as weird as you can picture it. It is actually classed on Discogs as 'comedy'. Obviously it's Hardcore, Gabber, House, Trip Hop, but also comedy. And that's certainly the case. The album, which I've never purchased, looks weird as Hell. Tracks about sex, orgasms, meat, 3000 joints, and more, are just weird as ever. And as it was a German act, the spoken word is in German. My understanding of the German language is limited, but what I do understand, makes no sense. Also the music itself. It isn't just Hardcore, which intrigues me even more. But the weirdness factor doesn't stop there. They even added one of the biggest tune ever on here, 'Gib Mir Die Bass (Noch Korrekter)'. That was an anthem for a generation, and has blown up many speakers over the years. But if you were to ask me, what is Tschabos, I could not give you a straight forward answer, as I really don't know. If this a joke, or were they serious? Tschabos - Intro/Fotzenleger Tschabos - Bargelaber Tschabos - Fleish (Teil 3) Tschabos - 3000 Joints Tschabos - Orgasmus Tschabos - ... Und Die Bass Ist Oberlaut Tschabos - Sex (Steve Shis Drutti Mix) Tschabos - Fleish (Teil 2) Tschabos - Gib Mir Die Bass (Noch Korrekter) Tschabos - Chikkas! Tschabos - Wir Woll'n Die Tschabos Tschabos - Ischgilldiz Tschabos - Ffmbd Tschabos - Fleish (Teil 1) This is a weird ass mix. The tracks are weird, yet in a certain way very entertaining. Don't really know the reason behind each record, if it's a spoof or genuine Hardcore anthems, but if you do know, please leave a comment below. Is this the equivalent of the Dutch having Gabber Piet, Hakkuhbar or Reefteef? Or is this genuine, as 'Gib Mir Die Bass' is certainly a memorable anthem from a lost generation. I have been intoxicated by this 'mix'. It's quirky, and exactly what I needed to hear. It's banging, and even when it's not Hardcore being played, it's still extremely friendly to my ears. Tschabos were weird, and this mix certainly proves it. What ever happened to Tschabos? They came into the scene and left only a few years later? Was it due to the decrease of Hardcore in general? The person who made this mix, who's name isn't really a name, has made it interesting. Not a smooth mix, as it sounds more like the album being played, and when the 'scratching' bit comes in, it goes a bit haywire. But yeah, still funny to hear on a Saturday. This will certainly wake up the neighbours. Best record? Simple answer, 'Gib Mir Die Bass'. It was such a wicked anthem, it has stood the test of time, and is still well received on the dancefloors all over the world. Least interesting record? 'Fleish (Teil 3)' and 'Fotzenleger'. Can't get any weirder than that! DJ: [100 10 0] Bomberfadd Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Comedy, House, Trip Hop Mix Info: Tschabos - Feierabend // Little Mix Length Mix: 00:58:28 Tracks: 14 (fourteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2025 More Information: [100 10 0] Bomberfadd - Soundcloud Channel
- Maximum Impact Mix 1 (2025)
Before you start complaining about the image above, there's something wrong with my website provided, it won't allow me to add images, so I have to copy the image from Mixcloud, which is obviously of smaller size and quality, hence why it looks a bit messy. But what isn't messy, is the mix you are about to listen to. A mix by DJ Adrenalin, and this time it's all focussed on the legendary UK Hardcore label Maximum Impact, a label created by legendary DJ and producer DJ Seduction. Me being a massive UK Hardcore fan, I've heard these songs before, but never paid attention to which label they were released on. Obviously I should have done that, but I was too lazy. Too much focussed on the music. And the music is exactly what I wanted to hear on a Saturday morning, during my weekly chores. I needed something to cheer me up, as cleaning the toilet is never a pleasant thing. It was made pleasant because of this mix. Obviously the mix is filled with DJ Seduction anthems. He own(ed)s the label, so of course would his own records be released on it. But there's a few others which has collaborated with, or gave them the label to release anthems on. You'll see once you scroll a bit further down and check out the tracklist. The mix is an hour and a half long, and it's packed with 21 gorgeous anthems. Deejaybee - 4 To Da Floor DJ Seduction - 50,000 Watts Stompy - Time To Fly (Seduction Remix) DJ Seduction feat Alison Wade - All Around The World Diverse & Gammer - The Spirit DJ Seduction vs CLSM - Dancing The Night Away (Gammer Remix) Nu Foundation - Taking My Time Al Storm & Euphony - Where's Your Head At (DJ Seduction & Al Storm Remix) Clubraiders - Move Your Hands Up (DJ Seduction Remix) DJ Stompy - Destroy The Melody DJ Seduction - Running DJ Seduction - High Above Seduction & Joey Riot - Roll The Drums V.L.P. - If I Could Be You Dougal & Gammer - Rhythm Master Seduction & Al Storm - Make The Track Spin (2007 Remix) Gammer - That's How I Roll Dougal & Gammer - Drop It DJ's United - Everytime You Touch Me DJ Seduction - Raise Your Hands (Sy & Unknown Remix) Seduction & Al Storm - Won't Forget You A very good looking tracklist with some of the biggest names in the UKHC industry. The label has had some serious anthems released on it, and a few can be found here. The label has been very quiet over the last few years. They were active between 2003 and 2010, with one more release in 2019. It's a shame, because it had some big hits. Maybe it coincided with the demise of UKHC? There used to be so many labels, and now there are only a handful left. Well, at least we've got the memories, and mixes like the one Adrenalin made. It's a fantastic mix. And Adrenalin also did a bit of scratching as well. How's that for a bonus? But it's all about the songs, and the songs are great. Especially one of the last ones , 'Raise Your Hands'. That's a big hit, and still remains one of my favourite songs. Maybe slightly underrated in my honest opinion. The selection is great. Some slight mixing errors, but nothing too major. Nothing to worry about. Still a very exciting mix, and one of a label you don't hear or see that often. More of this please, DJ Adrenalin! DJ: Adrenalin Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, UKHC, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Maximum Impact Mix 1 Length Mix: 01:27:10 Tracks: 21 (twenty-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2025 More Information: Adrenalin - Soundcloud Channel
- The Apprentice - Jimmy The Sound Tribute (2021)
Jimmy The Sound. A name I've not encountered that often, but it would still ring a bell. The name does look familiar, and after a quick Google search did I come across his biggest hit, which I love to bits, M.O.D.U.L.O., which is certainly a Hardstyle anthem from a long lost era, appreciated by many generations, and an anthem that still causes a lot of damage on many dancefloors. But besides that record, not much is know. For which I can only apologise profusely. I should have known more, but I simply didn't. A quick Discogs search showed me that he's made a lot of records since the early Hardstyle and Hard Trance days, and someone called The Apprentice made this appreciation mix. An hour and 37 minutes of everything Hardstyle and Hard Trance. Is it just me, or has Christmas come early this year? As I grew up with that Early Hardstyle sound, I grew to love it, especially during those early years. And it turns out that Jimmy The Sound had a huge part to play in it. Maybe I just simply didn't recognise his JTS name, but others, as he's got a plethora of names he has used over the years. There are certainly records in this mix which I have encountered before on compilations or in mixes before. So he's not a complete unknown. And he's made M.O.D.U.L.O. Come on, that's an anthem and a half. But which records did The Apprentice pick for his mix? 555 vs JTS - Cyber (Cyber Mix) D-Code - Sperimentation Jimmy The Sound - Stayin' Alive 555 vs The Dominator - Pulse Jimmy The Sound - Age Of Bass Autokriminal - Baila Conmigo (Original Mix) Jimmy The Sound vs SuperMarco May - Crazy Limit Autokriminal - Express J. Jimmy The Sound vs 555 - Future Mix Jimmy The Sound - Logico Remix Autokriminal - Follow Me Jimmy The Sound - Humm Song Jimmy The Sound & Diego J. Walker - F. Movie Jimmy The Sound - Hasta La Vista Baby! Jimmy The Sound - Bad Yard (Noog Een Keer Mix) Jimmy The Sound - Right In The Night Diego J Walker vs Jimmy The Sound - Who Is F*** D-Code - Bass Kick 555 - Radio Single 555 - Radio Traxx Ya Ya - Game Over Sexotico - Family Affair (Jimmy Sex Mix) Autokriminal - Esta Loca Traxx (Original Mix) Jimmy The Sound feat Delfromad - Todos Locos 2 Brothers Of Hardstyle - Cozmic Kick Jimmy The Sound - Therapia Jimmy The Sound - Bow C Bow (Short Original Mix) Jimmy The Sound - Trust Me Autokriminal - Drogas No Gracia (Remix 3000) Diego J. Walker vs Jimmy The Sound - Blow Up Diego J. Walker vs Jimmy The Sound - Getaway! (Fusion Mix) Generation Zero - Chemical Techno - Bulldozer (Bulldozer Mix) Jimmy The Sound - LockDown Generation Zero - Bulldozer (Caterpillar Mix) Niels Van Gogh - Pulverturm (2 Brothers Of Hardstyle Bootleg) 2 Brothers Of Hardstyle - I Love This Record (2 B.H. Remix) Jimmy The Sound - M.O.D.U.L.O. (Original Mix) Snow White - Alice In Wonderland (Jimmy The Sound Remix) If there's a mix that brings us back to the early Hardstyle years, it's certainly this one! My God, did I feel young and refreshed again for a split second. That familiar sound, they don't make the tracks like those anymore. This is so early, but oh so delicious. Hardstyle has progressed into its current shape, but sometimes I wish it would stay like it used to be, back in the good old days. The Apprentice has made an excellent mix, and it might be 4 years old, age really doesn't matter here. The tracks are solid, and it's flawlessly mixed together. And when certain records are on, the volume goes up, and I loose my mind. So many epic records by one hell of a producer. You would guess that M.O.D.U.L.O. would be my favourite, but it's not. 'Radio Traxx' is the track that spoke to me the most. There are a LOT of excellent tunes in this mix, but that one just made me bounce harder on my office chair. It's a brilliant mix, and I'm happy to have discovered it. I get to relive the past, and even get a glimpse into the world that Jimmy The Sound created. And I freaking LOVE it! DJ: The Apprentice Genre/Style: Hardstyle, Hard Trance Mix Info: The Apprentice - Jimmy The Sound Tribute Length Mix: 01:37:24 Tracks: 38 (thirty-eight) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 1.43 GB File Type: .wav Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 2116kbps Release Year: 2021 More Information: The Apprentice - Soundcloud Channel
- 90's Mix (Goozer’s Ultimate 90’s) (2025)
I have to confess. Well, it's not really a confession, but I am a 90s baby. Or teenager. Whatever the definition is. I was born in 1983, so I was a young lad when the 90s happened, and I am glad to have lived through the 90s. Such a wonderful decade. One that cannot be repeated anymore. The 90s were so unique, on many levels, and when it comes to music, it was a tremendous decade. Not saying it was the greatest decade ever, but certainly in the top 3 of best decades, right? Goozer, a channel I started to follow since 2023, has uploaded a 90s mix only 2 weeks ago, and it's already been a blessing in disguise. I have been playing this mix over and over, and the tracks you are to find in this mix, are the ones you grew up with, if you were born before the 90s. The Gen-Z won't have a clue why the 90s were so awesome. Not to worry, we will be able to share it with them, with mixes like this one. It's 2 and a half hour long. And it is packed with the big hits from the 90s. They were literally everywhere, and dominated the charts all over the world. And without them realising it at the time, they've become timeless classics. You can still listen to them, and not be embarrassed or ashamed. They are and will remain anthems for generations to come. The music is just great. I remember listening to these on my Walkman, or my 'non skipping' portable CD player (those fucking things never stopped skipping!!), with the cheapest headset available. Life was simpler, and easier. Gala - Freed From Desire Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer Corona - Rhythm Of The night Rozalla - Everybody's Free Real McCoy - Another Night Run DMC vs Jason Nevins - It's Like That Culture Beat - Mr. Vain Livin' Joy - Dreamer Daft Punk - Around The World Ultra Nate - Free Cher - Believe Haddaway - What Is Love KWS - Please Don't Go The Bucketheads - The Bomb Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman Nightcrawlers - Push The Feeling On 20 Fingers feat Gillette - Short Dick Man M People - Moving On Up Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is Eiffel 65 - Blue 2 Unlimited - Twilight Zone Outhere Brothers - Boom Boom Boom 2 In A Room - Wiggle It Crystal Waters - 100% Tori Amos - Professional Widow La Bouche - Be My Lover Ce Ce Peniston - Finally Corona - Baby Baby Reel 2 Reel - I Like To Move It Cathy Dennis - Touch Me De'Lacy - Hideaway Alex Party - Don't Give Me Your Life Blue Pearl vs Tyrell - Naked In The Rain Dr. Alban - It's My Life Whigfield - Think Of You The Grid - Swamp Thing This weekend has all been about memories, and trips down memory lane. And Goozer's mix certainly takes me back to the 90s, in an instant. Of course do we have to acknowledge that we hear these songs (most of them) on the radio daily, but not in a mix, and without any DJ talking through each record. 2 1/2 hours of uninterrupted music. Couldn't wish for more. I've enjoyed this mix a lot. It's yet another wicked mix by Goozer. But you can't go wrong with the 90s, right? And the 36 he has selected are all legendary anthems. Even the ones I truly dislike. Like anything done by Cher, or that horrendous track by Run DMC vs Jason Nevins. God, those tracks give me haemorrhoids. But the rest are all solid. Now comes the tricky part: which is my favourite? Well, there are simply too many records. If I have to, it would be 'Wiggle It'. Most of these songs are catchy, but that one is (to me) even more catchier. I don't know if that's even a thing, but it is to me. Fantastic mix. It has brought a smile on my face, and also a tear, and the 90s started 35 years ago, can you believe it? And ended 25 years ago. Time has flown by too damn fast. Can't we go back and remain forever in the 90s? DJ: Goozer Genre/Style: 90s, Pop, Dance, Euro Dance Mix Info: 90's Mix (Goozer’s Ultimate 90’s) Length Mix: 02:30:00 Tracks: 36 (thirty-six) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2025 More Information: Goozer - Soundcloud Channel
- Hardcore Underground 9 - Winterlake Mix (2025)
Sometimes things happen, and you really don't know why. Hardcore Underground. Remember that label? I don't know what has happened, but it's been quiet on the label since around 2022/2023. I have been an avid fan for years, but honestly I've lost track slightly. Lost track enough for me to realise the label has been quiet for some time now, and not really sure why they've stopped? Their website doesn't work anymore. That's a shame, if truth be told. They've had some amazing album releases over the years, including their Hardcore Underground series. I did purchase a few of those over the years, which made me very happy, as the CDs were quite dope. They even bough back the Hardcore Heaven series from the dead. Or what about their HU Tools series, or the HU Breaks CD, or all the artist CDs, like Joey Riot & Kurt, Fracus & Darwin, Brisk, Gammer, Marc Smith, Obie, Sharkey, Vinylgroover and more. But the main one for me was the HU series, which stopped after volume 8. Winterlake was asked to make a mix for this CD, but it never materialised. The other artists were AoS and Tatshinonsun. But we never saw this ninth volume being released, hence why we are going to listen to the unreleased 'official' mix for HU9. It feels slightly sneaky, but also exciting, hearing what could have been, but eventually did become. Be it the unreleased official mix. Let's see what would have been on a shiny CD cover, which tracks Winterlake selected for HU9. Paul Dremz, 4D, Dionne - This (HU9 Mix) B2BK & M-Rei - Soul Shine Winterlake, Dionne - Back To Earth (Vinylgroover Remix) Fracus - Give Me Peace EzKill vs Brady - Mortal Kombat Fracus & Jack In The Box - Serious DJ Evo - Temperamental Maxi Malone - So Beautiful Diakronik & Alaguan - Love Me Deeply Dy5on - Where's Your Glory Vinylgroover - Don't Go Winterlake - Hot On Your Heels Eazyvibe & Slay - Ready For The Ride TinyT - It's A Feeling AoS - Light The Fire Winterlake - Close To You KINN - Take Me Away Winterlake, Dionne - Always Near (Eufeion Remix) Dy5on - Hear Waiting Instigate - Passion I wasn't aware a tracklist could surprise me, but this one certainly did that. I've not heard one single track in this mix before. They are all 'unknown' songs to me. But boy, are they solid! They have that HU sound I truly adore. It is a very cool sounding mix. Not heard much from Winterlake before, but this is certainly a cool introduction. What could have been, eh? But at least he was nice enough to share the mix, and it's a really cool mix. It has kept the HU sound throughout, and the records are really dope. I have to give credit to the record that made me move the most, which is 'Serious' by Fracus & Jack In ('the') Box. Seriously insane record. I did like 'So Beautiful' and 'Hear Waiting', but 'Serious' is just such a damn good record. It's a great mix. Great listening experience if you are in your car to work, or sitting in the bus or tube, waiting for the world to fly by. Close your eyes, put this one on, and enjoy what could have been. I enjoyed it a lot. Hopefully HU isn't gone forever. Maybe they will return? Who knows.... DJ: Winterlake Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, UKHC Mix Info: Hardcore Underground 9 - Winterlake Mix Length Mix: 01:14:44 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2025 More Information: Winterlake - Soundcloud Channel
- Sodomising the Earth #5 (MOH [Millennium Hardcore] Edition) (2022)
The weekend has officially begun, so it is time for something to get us through. And I have found a mix, like the one yesterday, that took me back to my youth. The Freeform mix from yesterday took me back just a few years, but the one you are about to listen to, took me back decades. And it coincides with this year being the 30th anniversary of Masters Of Hardcore! Can you believe it? 30 years of this logo haunting us in our dreams, and taking over our lives?! They've been around for so long, and have gained so much respect from the raving community, it's unbelievable what they have achieved. And they are still going strong. There's no stopping the devilish looking logo from providing us excellent events and awesome music. To me, the music became important around the Millennium. Friends of mine already started collecting the albums, and by the time it hit the seventh edition, I jumped ship (from ID&T to MOH). And boy, it's been a tremendous journey. Sodom & Gomorrah made this mix roughly 3 years ago, and their reasoning was, to take us back to the Millennium era. And for that, I thank them. Boy do I love the Millennium era. Obviously it is filled with the most commonly played MOH records, but would that be a bad thing? Obviously not, as the music is timeless. And just perfect. This will give you the energy you need to get through today. You might feel a little tired, and not ready to do some chores, but this will help, trust me. Catscan - WO.III (Original Mix) Promo - I Come Correct (Original Mix) Base Alert - Zoo (Original Mix) Dione - Pain Till I Die (Remastered Original Mix) Nosferatu & Endymion - Drunk With A Gun (Original Mix) Project Omeaga - Prednison Attack (Original Mix) Tommyknocker - Dream:scream (Original Mix) Korsakoff - Still Wasted (Original Mix) Catscan - Design The Future (Original Mix) Nosferatu & Ophidian - Psychiatric Ass (Original Mix) Meccano Twins - Kick Type 2 (Original Mix) T-Junction - The Rise And Fall (Original Mix) Catscan - Be Unforgettable (Original Mix) Coreporation - Fallin Crap (Placid K Remix) Ophidian - Butterfly VIP (Original Mix) The Stunned Guys & Tommyknocker - Your Choice (Original Mix) Menace II Society - Chronic Disorder (Original Mix) Endymion - Pussy Motherfuckerz (Original Mix) Angerfist - Dance With The Wolves (Original Mix) Angerfist - Dortmund 05 (Original Mix) This brings back so many memories. Some negative, and those are the ones where I had to go to the shop, most definitely on my scooter (Peugeot Speedfight if anyone is interested) or a bus, walk into the shop, look at the latest releases, go to the till, and spend my money. It was worth it, but singlehandedly did I keep the shop in business with the amount of money I left behind. It enriched me, the music, but it made me poorer. Ah well, it was worth it. Where would I be without Millennium Hardcore music, eh? The shop still exists, funnily enough. I wonder why?! Anyway, the mix. It's a glorious mix. Yes, these are the anthems you hear everywhere, but they remain the best of the best. Funnily enough, the two Angerfist anthems were never my favourite, and they aren't today. He's made better tunes than those. And even though normally I would pick 'Your Choice' as my favourite, I have chosen two as my favourite, and neither is 'Your Choice'. 'Design The Future' and 'Fallin Crap'. Two very underrated anthems from back in the day. And ones you don't hear that often. They are awesome records, and they deserve more credit for what they are: bangers! A fantastic mix. The mix starts with WO.III, which is always a good record to start with, and it only progresses in the best way possible: fast beats, hard bass, and fantastic melodies. Only one score for this mix: DJs: Sodom & Gomorrah Genre/Style: Hardcore, Millennium Hardcore, Gabber, Industrial Mix Info: Sodomising the Earth #5 (MOH [Millennium Hardcore] Edition) Length Mix: 00:56:07 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2022 More Information: Sodom & Gomorrah - Soundcloud Channel
- Stamina Records P.1 mixed by K-Wire (2025)
The weekend is about to land. And let's jump into the weekend like there's no tomorrow. We need something that will make us smile. I have found something very interesting that might make you smile, and will make you sad at the same time. Remember the label 'Stamina Records', who seized operation last year (I think it was last year)? K-Wire made a mix to commemorate this legendary label, and he's planning on making more of these, as this is part one. I don't know how many parts there will be, but however many it might be, it will be a sad reminder that the label is now defunct. And that is sad news. The label had so many great releases. A few of them will you find in K-Wire's mix. A trip down memory lane, honouring one of the greatest labels in Freeform history. I only found this mix the other day, but it's been on repeat since early this morning. Everyone who reads this blog knows how much I love Freeform and how much I adore Stamina Records. I was really gutted that they stopped doing what they did best, but understood the reasons behind their decision. It still hurts though. The label was so damn awesome. They had a cool logo, but most of all, they had excellent music! By some of the finest Freeform producers, including K-Wire. Couldn't leave his own music out. That would have been a tad silly. But he has picked 16 records, crammed them into a 66 minute long mix, and brought us back to Freeform Heaven. And it's a good mix to start your weekend with, right? Digital Commandos & MC Cyx - United We Stand Stoker - Sick And Tired The Rookie - Rock 'n Roll N3CKBR34K3R - Everything Changes A.B vs Lone Raver - Faster Than Light Speed Arkade - Greatest Adventure (A.B vs K-Wire Remix) Douglas & Remane - Disorder Kounta Kulture - Undone Transcend & Douglas - GTFO Tamerax - Nightfall Stoker - Trueworld Substanced - Oneiroi Transcend - Awake State A.B vs K-Wire - Leviathan A.B - Throyo Hands Transcend & Douglas - Massenya (A.B's Hardcore Remix) Wonderful looking tracklist, right? It looks gorgeous, and it immediately brings back happy memories. I remember when they had their own show on Soundcloud, the podcast series. And their own mix series. Their albums were insanely good. Boy, do I miss this specific sounding Freeform, I do miss it a lot. K-Wire's mix is very interesting. Trip down memory lane. And the tracks he has selected are all solid as a rock. Well, maybe not the first one. I've heard that one before, not sure if I like it or not. But surely all the others are doing some serious damage in my head. My ears are bleeding profusely. There are some underrated records in here, like 'Massenya', 'GTFO', 'Disorder', 'Greatest Adventure', but the one that gets the most hands in the air (=mine) is Kounta Kulture's 'Undone'. What an epic record. Seriously underrated. I do miss the Stamina Records songs. Top quality Freeform records. K-Wire's done a great job in creating the first out of many mixes. Hopefully they will as good as this one. Can't go wrong, right? It's Stamina Records, for crying out loud! DJ: K-Wire Genre/Style: Freeform, UK Hardcore Mix info: Stamina Records P.1 mixed by K-Wire Length Mix: 01:06:50 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 153 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2025 More Information: K-Wire - Soundcloud Channel
- T.K.'s Proud 2B Fout (Part 1: Closing Down 2020 Set)
For those that are unaware of my roots: I am Dutch. Born and lived an OK life in the Netherlands for 30+ years. Roughly 10 years ago did I change countries. But deep down inside, if you cut me in half, you will find orange bits and bobs. They might be health related but they do also show the Dutch-ness. And yes, I wear wooden shoes and eat tulip bulbs. Of course a drug addict. Make it the most stereotypical thing ever! But overall, I am a unique person. A music enthusiast. And a crazy dude too. Coming from the Limburg region, you grow up with something we call carnaval. It's not as elaborate as the Brazilian version of it, but close enough. You dress up weird and listen to weird folklore anthems. And if you were in a cool pub/bar/disco back in the day, they might end the night with some Gabber music. And you always try to pull, but unfortunately the only thing I pulled, was a muscle. From raving too hard, of course. But I never felt like a person from Limburg. Their folklore music is absolute garbage, and to be fair, most Dutch folklore songs aren't great. But Limburg music just seem to be not my cup of tea. Only during carnaval would I loose myself and sing a long, after being heavily intoxicated. That works for most music that I find garbage. The more drinks, the merrier. So when I found this mix a few years ago, it made me cringe and happy at the same time. It make me think of Limburg carnaval and how much fun I had. And also the fact that they never made this kind of Freestyle music when I grew up. I would have danced the night away even more. Smashed to the core. This is what younger TCD would have appreciated a lot. If you aren't a native Dutch speaker, the lyrics/vocal elements might not mean anything to you. And for that, I apologise. Dimitri Wouters - Con Te Tsunai (Analyzerz Edit) Gordon Smith & H4Bitane - Sending My Love (Bootleg) Atomic Twinz & Analyzerz - Memories (Bootleg) Tom Waes - Dos Cervezas (RDC & Clatz Fun Bootleg) Da Hool - Meet Her At The Love Parade (Royal S Bootleg) Calvin Harris - Summer (Analyzerz Bootleg) Pat B - Hit My Chapter One On The Floor (Mashup) Analyzerz - The First Rebirth (DJ Tool) Analyzerz - Bonzai (Bootleg) Gigi D'Agostino - L'Amour Toujours (Zany Remake) Analyzerz - Fiesta Ballando (Mashup) Toxik Waste & Y-Tek - Get A Life (Original Mix) Ren Karts feat Altijd Larstig Rob Gasd Rop Poar Neem n - Atje Voor De Sfeer Festuca - Doop Doop (XQ Holland Tool) Hollands Kabaal - Toetermeneer (Original Mix) Hollands Kabaal - Verliefdheid Is Een Toverbal (Original Mix) De Sjonnies - Dans Je De Hele Nacht Met Mij (Dr. Rude's X-Qlusive Holland DJ Tool) Festuca - Hoedje Van Papier (XQ Holland Tool) Viruztweakerz presents Ornst & Bebbie - Schippertje (Original Mix) Festuca - Op Je Muil (XQ Holland Tool) (Tyfes Versie) D-Fence - Koekoek Jonguh (Original Mix) D-Fence - Krakaka (Original Mix) Sjammienators - Youth Sentiment (DJ Tool) I have to come out the gate, storming, and state that this isn't great music. It's funny music, don't get me wrong, but it's oh so fout (wrong). It's the equivalent of Christmas Hardcore music, which they've tried around 1993, and it failed hard. This is the same, but it seems to have an audience, especially during carnaval and when parties such as X-Qlusive Holland took place. It's cringy. But at the same time, it is catchy as fuck. Remember me stating my enticity? Well, I'm still Dutch, and it made my Dutch heart beat slightly faster. Some of the 'original' versions of these songs, they were my childhood songs. Like the song 'Schippertje'. Funny, and easy to learn lyrics. And catchy as fuck. The mix ends extremely fast, as it should be. Toward the end of the night you would need something fast, and more vigorous. And as you are in such a toxicated state, you would need more BPMs to get you over the edge, before going home. A good way to end the night. If you pulled more than a muscle, or aren't going to pull your cock, you would have the best carnaval, It's a funny mix, not my most favourite one ever, but it's just a foute mix (wrong mix). Filled with songs that are so awkward to listen to, but still put some kind of smile on your face. You have to experience Limburg carnaval to fully understand what I'm talking about. Probably overselling it, but to me it was highly important. Once a year you let yourself go. It made me who I am. DJ: T.K. Genre/Style: Hardstyle, Hardcore, Tekstyle, Carnaval, Jumpstyle Mix Info: T.K.'s Proud 2B Fout (Part 1: Closing Down 2020 Set) Length Mix: 00:40:14 Tracks: 23 (twenty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2020 More Information: T.K. - Soundcloud Channel
- HTID Memories Part 2 Mixed by Ramos & Protocol (2025)
Last year, I was informed about a new mix. A mix so damn good, I had to jump on it. It could have also been the fact that I got tagged in a post. And that's exactly what happened a few days ago. A brand spanking new mix by Ramos & Protocol, called 'HTID Memories Part 2'. And as you might know, I am a HTID fan. I've bought so much merchandise and CDs over the years, the brand became this obsessive thing for me. Sadly I've never been to an HTID event. I think? Not 100% sure. But I don't think. I wish I'd been to those legendary parties, they sounded ace. But at least we've got the music. And the music remains awesome. It always gives me feelings in my tummy. Positive feelings. Like having butterflies in your stomach. Not really know why you would have butterflies, as it sounds disgusting to have inside of you, but you know what I'm saying. So Ramos & Protocol made the second instalment, and released it less than a week ago. Is it as good as the first one? That one got a 4.5 out of 5, due to the fact that it had 'Set You Free' in it, which isn't my favourite record. Is this second one better, or worst? It cannot be any worst, unless the mix is an hour and a half of N-Trance's 'Set You Free'. But it won't be that bad. But what's in store for us today? You want to know, right? Nalin & Kane feat Alex Prince - Cruising (Beachball 2006 Darren Styles Remix) Vince Nysse & N J Hinton - Silver Water (Darren Styles Remix) Ramos, Punch & Protocol feat Drew - Summer Love (Hixxy Remix) Scott Brown & Kelly C - Need You In My Arms Audiolush - Feel The Power (Dougal & Gammer Remix) N-Force - Right By Your Side (Re-Con Remix) Geos Crew - Gonna Take You High (Gammer Remix) Neo Cortex - Elements (Breeze & Styles Remix) Yum Yi feat Becky Judge - Tantric Breeze & Styles - Slide Away Darren Styles - Cutting Deep Ramos, Punch & Protocol feat Drew - Another Day Ramos & Protocol - Move Your Body Sy & Unknown - Break The Spell 2007 Ramos, Supreme & UFO - Terminator (Re-Con Remix) Hixxy - Sacrifice Mickey Skeedale feat Jenna - Through The Darkness (Dougal & Gammer Remix) Sy & Unknown - Believe In Me (Breeze Remix) D-Code feat Emma - Out Of My Hands (Squad-E Remix) Re-Con - Right Here You know the worst thing about these mixes? It's the fact that you realise that you miss something a lot, and I do miss the early Millennium UKHC sound a lot! This was such a magical time, and those producers who released these monster anthems, they touched our souls with their music. They got us dancing until the break of dawn. Smiles for miles, that was for damn sure. It was magical, and so was the music. This mix is filled with nostalgic anthems by the biggest names in the scene. But we can all agree, those years, we can call it the Darren Styles years, right? He dominated. And he's given us so many awesome records. But Darren's track isn't the one I pick as my favourite. 'Through The Darkness' is just perfect in every way. It brings the happiness and the bounce. And those vocals... they give me goose bumps. The break is also on another level. OK, this mix ain't worst than the previous one or worth the same score. This one is much better! And I can only give it one score. More of these mixes. MORE. MORE. Why? Because we are Hardcore Til We Die! DJ: Ramos & Protocol Genre/Style: UKHC, UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: HTID Memories Part 2 Mixed by Ramos & Protocol Length Mix: 01:29:53 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 82.8 MB File Type: m4a Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 126kbps Release Year: 2025 More Information: RSR Recordings - Soundcloud Channel
- This Was TRANCE In The Year 2004 Part 2 [139-143 BPM] (2025)
21 years ago. That's a scary thought. 2004 took place 21 years ago. That's just insane. It makes me feel extremely old and it made me realise that I did not party hard enough during the Millennium years. I should have gone out more, and absorbed more music. More is always better. And today's mix is indeed more than usual, Johan N. Lecander's mix is indeed a mix that can be enjoyed in one session, but it's certainly a long ass session. Nearly 5 hours of Trance music from 2004. Is this Heaven on Earth? In 2004 I was full into Trance music. And did I buy compilations? Well, does a bear shit in the woods? I don't really know, nor am I interested in the actual answer. But truth be told, I did spend a lot of money on going out and purchasing compilations. Especially the top 100 CDs, which gave you a bit of everything by everyone. Like the mix you are about to listen to, but a lot shorter. Johan N. Lecander has gone overboard, and decided to give us ALL the music. No short edits, no radio edits, just pure full length versions of these glorious anthems. And it turns out that this is the second part?! Where is number one? How come I did miss it? I need more of this. Especially when I'm at work and I need to focus. I need this trip down memory lane, to a fantastic year. Trance music was (to me) at an all time peak. This year has given us many memorable anthems, and Johan picked a few from his collection for his second instalment. I've got to get on board with the first one, I need to check it out. If it's as glorious as the second one, I'm in for a treat. A near 5 hour long treat. AR52 - Air Traffic Terry Bones vs Fred Baker presents Water Planet - Return To Innocence (Mr. Sam's Tears In Heaven Interpretation) Push - Electric Eclipse (Tranqua Remix) Esmaye - Change Is Coming (Mark Norman Instrumental) Scintilator - The Festival (Scintilator Trance Mix) MK-S - Illuminate (Original) Thomas Datt - 2V2 (Robert Nickson Remix) Saviour - Solarflare (Original Mix) John 00 Fleming vs Astral Projection - Mahadeva (John 00 Fleming Mix) Primo Lux - The Wall Jas Van Houten - Loco Love (Firewall Remix) timeok - Seven Floating (Octagen Remix) Hiver & Hammer - Fusion (Original Clubmix) Ryan G. - Emoticon (Octagen Remix) Astura - Orions Belt (Cern Remix) Absolute - New Horizon (Original) Albert Vorne - A Leaden Day (M.I.K.E. Remix) Arc In The Sky - Vainquer (7am At Heavens Gate Mix) Nick Lunn & YOMC presents Techno Punk - Energize (PVD Edit) Steve Birch - Lost Forever Jose Amnesia - The Eternal (Nu NRG Mix) Mindsensation - Daydreamer One Man Army - The Anthem Pro-Sonic - Ready 4 Life (Riley & Durrant Mix) Aalto - Taurine (Original Mix) MK-S vs Robert Nickson - Fallback (M.I.D.O.R & Six4Eight '99 Remix) Gate 42 - Flow (Original Mix) Floyd - Any Given Day (Floyd Remix) Human Evolution - Return To Gaia Super8 - Cre8 (Mirco de Govia Remix) Hiver & Hammer - Total Deny Photon Project - 11th Hour Haak - Bass Shuttle Oliver Shine - Southstar Halifax - Reveal Your Innocence (Dreas Remix) Vercetti - In Control Smith & Pledger - Forever (Original Instrumental Mix) Progression - Purify Alex Gold - Electric Places (Fly By Nite Mix) Castaneda - Floor Control (John Askew's 5 AM Gallery Mix) Robert Nickson - Spiral (MK-S Remix) Jan Gustafsson - Future History Jan Gustafsson - True Fiction Urban Lea - Spellcast Matti Laamanen - Live (Original) Sayla - Second Thoughts (Original Mix) AR52 - Enigma John 00 Fleming vs M.I.K.E. - Dame Blanche (John 00 Fleming Mix) Mirco de Govia - Voller Sterne (Super8 Remix) This brings so many memories back, it's insane! I remember listening to those Trance compilations with my simplistic headset on and 'shockproof' CD player, playing them over and over, and seeing the world go by. Or even going out, that was insane. The atmosphere was unprecedented back in the day. This was my kind of Heaven on Earth. Also drank a lot of alcoholic beverages, but that's not the point. The music was, and still is, extremely intoxicating. As much as I like the present day Trance, I would always prefer the good old days. Not a fan of the meme music that's being played at events. Give me this no nonsense Trance all day, every day. Johan N. Lecander has picked yet another fantastic few records, and made one splendid mix. Not the first time I have encountered one of his mixes, and it will certainly not be the last. This is yet another epic mix with insanely well produced classic Trance anthems. I am quite bad with names, so the names might not ring a bell, but once I hear certain elements to a song, I know I'm going back in time, and feel young again. That one song in this mix, the one that brought me instantly back, was 'Any Given Day' by Floyd. Truly the one song that holds the most memories, and also appeared on so many compilations. A fantastic mix. One you will certainly enjoy. Make sure you empty your calendar for the next 5 hours, because Johan N. Lecander is taking you on a journey, through the magical year of 2004! DJ: Johan N. Lecander Genre/Style: Trance Mix Info: This Was TRANCE In The Year 2004 Part 2 [139-143 BPM] Length Mix: 04:42:18 Tracks: 49 (fourty-nine) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2025 More Information: Johan N. Lecander - Soundcloud Channel
- D.H.T. - Virus 03 (2001)
During the Millennium years, I bought literally everything Hardcore related. But even though I had a few pennies spare, I would still remain brand loyal. Afraid to make the jump to another brand within the Hardcore scene, I would not buy anything that had no affiliation with Thunderdome or ID&T, or Masters Of Hardcore. But sometimes I could be persuaded by little gifts, like stickers, t-shirts or you name it. In 2001 I bought the album you are about to listen to. D.H.T., also known as Danger Hardcore Team. Their third 'virus' CD. Not knowing anything about the CD series, I bought it, and listened to it over and over during the noughties. Even though it was from a different 'brand', it was still Hardcore music, and that always makes me happy. The CD itself was split into two, with the first being the tracks on their own, DJ friendly. And the second disc was mixed by DJ Bass, which had all the songs from the first disc. D.H.T. were successful, mostly in Belgium. They even had a hit released via Ministry of Sound (which wasn't a Hardcore track to be fair). But besides the fact that they were from Belgium, nothing much is known. They just emerged back in the late 90s. I don't even know if they are still active. I did like the CD a lot. I liked their logo, even though it resembled RTC's skull logo a lot.. or is it just me? CD 1 Danger Hardcore Team - Intro Virus 03 Scott Brown - Critical Level Rotterdam Terror Corps - The Battle Has Begun DJ Paul - I Had To Kill A Lot Of People Core Pusher - Devil Down The Alienator vs The Headbanger feat MC Alee - Strike G-Town Madness - Locked Down DJ Anas - Ready To Attach The Blaster - War Is Coming Man Da Lord - Final Voyage Art Of Fighters - Artwork Da Lord - Phatt Bass Hard SL - For You Da Lord - Get Ready 4 Da Lord DJ Promo & Digital Boy - Serious Damage DJ Bass & DJ Malone - It Stands 4 HC Hardcore Factory - Geniuses At Work DJ Outblast - Eardrumz Endymion - We Are The Future (Remix) DHT Terror Department - Go To Hell Danger Hardcore Team - Outro Virus 03 CD 2 Mixed By DJ Bass Danger Hardcore Team - Intro Virus 03 Hard SL - For You Art Of Fighters - Artwork The Alienator vs The Headbanger feat MC Alee - Strike DJ Anas - Ready To Attach G-Town Madness - Locked Down Core Pusher - Devil Down Rotterdam Terror Corps - The Battle Has Begun DJ Outblast - Eardrumz Da Lord - Get Ready 4 Da Lord Scott Brown - Critical Level DJ Bass & DJ Malone - It Stands 4 HC DJ Paul - I Had To Kill A Lot Of People Da Lord - Phatt Bass The Blaster - War Is Coming Man Da Lord - Final Voyage DJ Promo & Digital Boy - Serious Damage Endymion - We Are The Future (Remix) Hardcore Factory - Geniuses At Work DHT Terror Department - Go To Hell Danger Hardcore Team - Outro Virus 03 I still, to this day, find it weird to have two discs, with one having DJ friendly songs and the other a mixed version of disc one. Weirder stuff had happened over the years. Remember when Arcade released a Formula One focussed Hardcore CD, where the first disc was filled with Hardcore anthems with sound bites from Formula One cars, and the second being JUST Formula One sounds? Yeah, the 90s were weird times. And I'm not a DJ friendly kind of fan. Give me a mix, any day of the week. And that's exactly what I found on YouTube. Basically both discs in one video. Hardcore, to me, was growing on me again, and I loved the sound coming out of the scene. There were some splendid tracks being made, and a few made it onto this CD. Not all the tracks were successful. Who remembers Hardcore Factory? Not the finest track, right? And even 'Eardrumz' is (to me) not Outblast's finest song. Which one is? Well, 'War Is Coming Man' is just brutal, hard, no nonsense track. Perfect to hear on a dancefloor. That track would get everyone going. It's a blast from the past. And it's the only CD I've ever purchased from D.H.T. CD series. I don't think it caught my attention at all after this CD. MOH took over my life, and D.H.T. faded away. Turns out that it started in 2000 and ended in 2008. Well, at least I've got this CD, and now you will too. Well, not physically. Nor do you have the sticker. I don't either. Must have been on one of my school agendas from back in the day. Artist: Various Artists Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Happy Hardcore CD Info: D.H.T. - Virus 03 CD Length: +/+ 2 hours CDs: 2 (two) Tracks: 42 (fourty-two) Label: Antler Subway Product Number: AS 5915 More Information: ----------
- Trance Classics ‘Out With A Bang’ Mix 02.01.2025
Saturday has arrived, and we are all indoors. Well, most of us anyway. The weather outside is atrocious and horrid, So, the best thing to do, is to remain indoors. And why not have something playing in your room, at maximum volume? And you obviously came to the right place, as I've got a mix for you which you will enjoy. I found it only a couple of weeks ago, and haven't stopped listening to it. Someone reposted this mix, and I had to jump on it. It came with a tracklist, which is always an added bonus, but I was more focussed on the songs. I am a Trance fanatic, and when I see a few names appear in a mix, I have to listen to it. With this mix though, there are more unknown names and titles of songs. That wouldn't spoil the fun though, as this mix is extremely interesting. The channel who uploaded this mix, Legacy Trance, decided to upload their latest mix, before a short break from mixing. I caught their last mix, but hopefully the channel will upload more mixes like this one. But to be honest, there are a lot of mixes, so if you want more, you can have more. Just click the link below this review for more. I went in blindly, not knowing what to expect (besides Trance music), and I was pleasantly surprised. Maybe this could be the mix for you on this dreary Saturday afternoon... who knows? Leon Bolier - Lyra (Leon Bolier Mix) Erro V - The Second Day (Perry O'Neil Remix) Activa - Release Me Paul van Duk - Out There System F feat Armin van Buuren - Exhale M.I.B. - Keep Pushin' 2 Rome - Overland (T4L Remix) Luke Terry - Broken Promise David Forbes - Answers JPL - Your Whole Life (Carl B Remix) Lost World - A Life Elsewhere (Martin Roth Extended Psy Remix) Boccaccio Life - The Secret Wish Sayla - Majestic Carl B - All Day Kamil Polner - Heart Of Sun Kamil Polner - Feel Of Eternity Greg Downey - K.I.A. Climax 69 - Three Minutes Until Noon (NYC Mix) Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Mike Koglin - Shift (Robert Burns Remix) Black Spider - Save Your Life (Warp Brothers Remix) A very interesting looking tracklist, with a lot of unknowns to me. Or maybe I've heard them a long time ago, and maybe forgotten all about them. I do not know. But what I do know, is the fact that they work extremely well today. I'm getting warmer and warmer, and last couple of days, my car journeys have been more than pleasant. The tracks are solid as a rock. And they will make you want to listen to more Trance, or just put this mix on repeat. Either option is good. The only downside to this mix is the last record. 'Save Your Life'. Not my cup of tea. Never liked the original, nor this Warp Brothers remix. But all the other tracks do work beautifully together. Especially when 'The Secret Wish' is playing. Love that track. It's as catchy as you expect it to be. I've really enjoyed this mix. A nice trip down memory lane, revisiting forgotten anthems. And also findings 'new' anthems on the way. It's a solid mix, and the 2 hours will fly by. DJ: Legacy Trance Genre/Style: Trance Mix Info: Trance Classics ‘Out With A Bang’ Mix 02.01.2025 Length Mix: 02:02:42 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2025 More Information: Legacy Trance - Soundcloud Channel
- Tony Humphries – Ministry Of Sound (The Sessions Volume One) (1993)
The year is 1993. I am only 9 or 10 years old, still living in the Netherlands. I had not been to the UK yet, nor did the name Ministry Of Sound enter my head, as I wasn't into anything but pop music. And too young to go clubbing. I only just discovered Gabber music, so that became my main focus. It would only be years later when I would discover this London located club, which eventually I would visit. Winter Wonderland, anyone? I would eventually listen to MoS CDs and visit the club, but that would be years later. 1993 was indeed a fantastic year for House music. But only at a later age would I rediscover this lost side of House music. Over the years, my local CD stores would make a fortune out of me, asking those British CDs to be shipped to the Netherlands. And one of those brands which I would follow, was MoS. So many discs were in my possession, but obviously it had to start somewhere. Where it happened for the club in 1991, for their label and their releases it would start with the CD you are about to listen to. They started with a series called 'The Sessions'. And Tony Humphries started it all. And what a way to start a series with! For nearly 2 decades did it spawn many albums, but the rise of the internet did kill another fantastic series. I've only discovered this at a later stage in life, but the first one in this series would only be discovered in 2025! Many years after its initial release. It has been on Soundcloud for a while now, but only this year did I find it. Many have already listened to it, and have left positive comments. And I do agree with them. What a fantastic album! Now you are questioning me "what's on the album?"... Mother - All Funked Up (Mother's Pride Mix) Brother Love Dubs - Ming's Incredible Disco Machine (Geeeetaar & Peeeeeanno Mix) Mr. Peach - Let's Dance (Original Peach Mix) Roach Motel - Movin' On (Correct House Mix) Club 69 - Take A Ride (Extended Disco Mix) Gabrielle - Dreams (Red Underground Mix) The New Dance Republic - Take It To The Top (Epstein's Massive Bongo Mix) X Press 2 - London X-Press (The Journey Continues) Shakespears Sister - Black Sky (Dub Extravaganza Part II) The Seven Grand Housing Authority - The Question Arizona feat Zeitia - Slide On The Rhythm Chubby Chunks - Testament One This is a short but very sexy tracklist. Obviously over the years I have heard these songs on other albums. And I've heard other Tony mixes. I think there's even a reference to Tony on a Joost van Bellen album, if I'm not mistaken? This is sexy house music. Come on, how can you disagree with this CD? It's a solid start to a solid mix series, and I've been listening to this over and over. The tracks are dope as fuck, and the feeling each record generate, is tremendously cool. I really like and adore the early 90s House music. There was more deepness in each record, more groove, more soul. And the song were just better. Did you buy this album when it came out? Do you still have it? And did you play it over and over, or wasn't this your cup of tea? This is certainly my cup of tea. And especially 'Ming's Incredible Disco Machine'. That song just rocks. Heard it on many other compilations, but that's only because it's a solid record. Brilliant record. Always wondered what happened to each artist, what has happened to them? Did they know back then that they were making timeless House anthems? Probably not... Tony has made a splendid mix. What a way to start the MoS CD series with. And not just this series, but basically all MoS CDs which would follow. This one was the first, and certainly not the last... The only sad thing about this album, is the fact that you don't hear these songs a lot anymore. They were everywhere in the 90s, and now nowhere. Bring back the 90s, and bring them back RIGHT NOW! DJ: Tony Humphries Genre/Style: House CD Info: Tony Humphries – Ministry Of Sound (The Sessions Volume One) CDs: 1 (one) Length CD: 01:18:19 Tracks: 12 (twelve) Label: Ministry Of Sound Product Number: MINST CD001 More Information: Ministry Of Sound - Official Website
- DJ DANO MONSTERMIX (by Dj Promo) (2018)
DJ Dano. A name you will all know and remember. A legend in the Hardcore scene. And a name that has cropped up in a lot of documentaries I've been watching on YouTube. 3 Voor 12 uploaded this three part documentary about 30 years of Dutch Dance, and Dano was in there. So were a few others, but obviously me being the Hardcore fanatic, I was listening and focussed more on the Hardcore side of our history. And Dano has been very influential in our precious scene. Many moons ago, 8 to be precise, DJ Promo made two mixes, celebrating two DJs. The first one being The Prophet, and the other one, DJ Dano. 4 hour long mixes with a whole lot of records by each artist. DJ The Prophet's mix was already reviewed a few years ago, but because of Dano's presence in the media lately, I decided to listen to his mix. The 4 hour long monster mix. And it is certainly a monster mix. It made me realise that Dano made more records, more than I ever realised! Most of us 'oldies' will know him for the biggest Thunderdome song ever, ''Welcome To The Thunderdome''. Many have tried to make an anthem as good as that one, but failed. Nothing can compete to this absolute masterpiece of a record. But let's not underestimate his importance in the scene, there's more you might recognise and love. And that's exactly what happened to me when I was listening to this. He was obviously part of the mighty Dreamteam, and they were such a huge and important factor for the scene. They were superstar DJs but things didn't end well. If you want to know more, go and explore those documentaries I've watched. Or buy books. Dano has been a huge player in the scene, and during the 90s he made some epic anthems. O.S.P. - No Shit Dano & Nico - TYD 000 Monoton - Forgotten Rooms They Live Long - Dance Competition Monoton - Translated Realities Monoton - Teacups In The Sky Dano - All I Know They Live Long - Piece Of Rhyme They Live Long - The Effects Of Smoking Skunk Dano - Flying From Place To Place Monoton - Transform The Music (150 BPM Here We Go) Dano & No Sweat - The Hole Of Whispers Dano - Cosmopolis Dano - About Us Dano & Buzz Fuzz - Ah Awwh They Live Long - Under Our Power Dano - Marsh Mellow Fierce Rulling Diva - How Funky (Dano Euro-Trash Mix) Dano - This Is Master Control Dano - Laughed Ride Dano - Bad Attitude Monoton - NOW Dano & The Prophet - Universal Language Dano - Best In The West They Live Long - Something Bigger Dano - Parade Of Love Vitamin - Energy Tribe Dano & No Sweat - Fuck You Vitamin - Alice In Donderland The Superhuman Crew - Energy Vitamin - Cosmic Trash Vitamin D - Tering Dano - Bad Dreams Chosen Few - Name Of The DJ (Dano Remix) Vitamin - De Woeste Man Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy (Dano No Sweat Mix) Dano - Jam On Dano - Welcome To The Thunderdome TinTin - Nothing To Fear Dano - I'm Gonna Get You Dano - Needle Shock Vitamin - My House Is Your House The Prophet - Dominatin' (Dano's Summer Mix) Dano - Let The Drumcomputer Roll Vitamin - In 16 Beats Time Second Dano - De Skippybal Dano & Liza N' Eliaz feat Rob Gee - Gimme A Break Dano - Move Your Body Dano - Fuckem All Dano - Terror Is Timeless Vitamin - De Ongestelde Flamingo Dano - Gabbakiss Dano & No Sweat - Suckers Dano & Liza N' Eliaz - Pawlow Dano - 120-9000 I was too young when Dano dominated the Hardcore scene with his best buddies Gizmo, The Prophet and Buzz Fuzz, nor did I know of anything else that he made besides Hardcore. He 'entered' my life when I started to buy all Thunderdome albums and everything associated with Thunderdome. If you feel that 4 hours is the perfect length for a mix, this is the one for you. And if you are a fan of Dano, this is certainly all you need to hear. It has had already a lot of plays over the years, but it's always good to share this mix over and over. To me, Dano has made some epic anthems. Obviously the Thunderdome song is one of the greatest, but so is ''Terror Is Timeless''. ''Nothing To Fear'', ''I'm Gonna Get You'', but the one that stuck with me the most for being daring enough to be extremely different, has to be ''Suckers''. An anthem so underrated, it makes me sad that this song isn't played more often. The great thing about this mix is the fact that it slowly shows Dano turn into this great Hardcore producer. But he started somewhere, a world that we don't call Hardcore or Gabber. And his roots and background can be heard clearly in this fantastic mix. Not sure how much they smoked when The Prophet and Dano made Vitamin records...''De Ongestelde Flamingo''? Like, WTF? It's a smashing mix, and it made me realise that Dano deserves more respect from me. A fantastic producer, and it seems to be someone who has lived through the ups and down of the Hardcore scene. Seeing him talk in the documentaries made me want to purchase his book and read more. But until then, I'm focussing on this mix, and it will go on repeat. Big mix. I'd wish DJ Promo made more of these. Maybe he has, and I've not noticed. But so far he's made two wicked appreciation mixes. More please. DJ: Promo Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Techno, Acid, House, Terror Mix Info: DJ DANO MONSTERMIX (by Dj Promo) Length Mix: 03:52:09 Tracks: 55 (fifty-five) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 530 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2018 More Information: DJ Dano - Soundcloud Channel
- Colin H - Pounding Grooves 100% Vinyl Set (Classic Techno) (2025)
Sunday has emerged, and we are all a bit meh. Lack of energy, maybe? Perhaps it is something else. But we need something smoothening for our ears. Something smooth but yet with a kick. Have I got a mix for you! I actually have, otherwise what's the point of a review? A few days ago, I went to my old trusty friend Soundcloud, and noticed that Colin HQ uploaded another Pounding Grooves mix. So immediately I jumped on it, and I fell in love. Yes, I used the word 'Love'. Last year I discovered Colin's page, and the mix I noticed was a Techno mix with mostly Pounding Grooves songs in it. My favourite song in that mix wasn't actually a Pounding Grooves song, but it still created this craving for more Pounding Grooves songs. And I didn't know there were that many out there! I think I mentioned it in the other review, but I've never noticed the name Pounding Grooves before. Not really sure who was behind the name, but I felt that the songs spoke to me, and took me back to the golden years of Techno. The Techno I like and appreciate. The Techno I find awesome. And Colin's latest mix is filled with ONLY Pounding Grooves songs. So that's a bonus in itself! And it's vinyl only. If you care, this will make you even more happier and excited to check this one out! Pounding Grooves - 15 Pounding Grooves - 32 Pounding Grooves - 12 Pounding Grooves - 26 Pounding Grooves - 24 Pounding Grooves - 16 Pounding Grooves - 24 Pounding Grooves - 28 Pounding Grooves - 13 Pounding Grooves - 11 Pounding Grooves - 33 Pounding Grooves - 18 Pounding Grooves - 36 Pounding Grooves - 31 Pounding Grooves - 21 Pounding Grooves - 29 I don't think I've encountered a mix with a tracklist before , so damn easy to type! Seriously, look how easy it is to type this list! Thanks Colin (and Pounding Grooves) for making my life a tad easier! I do like this mix a lot. The songs are insanely good, and they remind me of the good ol' days. This is the kind of Techno that gets me going, and feel special inside. No fussy stuff, just good old, straight forward Techno. I am loving the vibes, especially around the 26 minute marker. That's when shit goes insane. Don't really know which number that one is, but it makes me loose the plot fully. Colin's selection is great, especially this song (whatever number that might be). It's a solid mix. And I've thoroughly enjoyed it. It's mellow enough, but rough when needs must. We need more Pounding Grooves mixes, or mixes that sound similar to the music made by Pounding Grooves. DJ: Colin H Genre/Style: Techno Mix Info: Colin H - Pounding Grooves 100% Vinyl Set (Classic Techno) Length Mix: 01:06:18 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 151 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release year: 2025 More Information: Colin HQ - Soundcloud Channel
- Ruffneck The Classics Megamix - mixed by Jason S (2022)
A couple of weeks ago, I found a mix dedicated to Ruffneck. And now, as faith intervened, I am to listen to yet another Ruffneck appreciation mix, but this time it's one made by Jason S, the legendary megamix master. He's made so many megamixes, and even though this one isn't the most recent mix he's made, it is certainly an interesting Soundcloud page to follow. So much for everyone, go and have a look. But in the meantime, why not check out this excellent megamix, which contains the classic Ruffneck anthems. This is certainly a mix that should be repeated every so often. Or even replayed over and over every single day. I am a Ruffneck fan, and the label has had some excellent releases over the years. So many are obviously Ruffneck's own records, but they also had a few by other artists. And as it's a Ruffneck mix, it obviously has that Ruffneck sound that I grew up listening to. So distinctively Ruffneck. You could tell it was one of those records if it had that unique sound. I adore that sound. Ruffneck has had a big impact in my youth, and I never realised the amount of songs I actually listened to, and loved. No kidding, this mix is filled with 50 records, and the majority are just so damn good, they make me feel young again. Old at the same time, but that's a different story. Ruffneck was ground breaking. The label released so many amazing records, and here are just a handful of those releases. You will not be disappointed. Jason S - Intro: It's Time To Go Back Undercover Anarchist - Kingdom Undercover Anarchist - Amman Juggernaut - The World Of The LSD-User Undercover Anarchist - Yo Te Quirro Juggernaut - XTC Motherf.... Pinhead - Slammin Beatz Undercover Anarchist - Work It (To The Bone) Lockjaw - Underground Funk Juggernaut - 99 Point 9 Lockjaw - Deep In The Underground Lockjaw - Smoke Diz One Predator - Mind Of A Lunatic Vanugenth The 5th - Here We Go Again Diss Reaction - Jiieehaaaa Knightvision - Humanoid Wedlock - Terradome Nosferatu - No God To Us! Knightvision - Knight Of Visions Diss Reaction - Rock Dizz Wedlock - I'm The Fuck You Man! Knightvision - The Dynamo Of The Universe Predator - The Strongest Gang (The Hood) Knightvision - Who Is It? Juggernaut - Beat Go .... Booooom Lockjaw - The Point Phoenix - (Now) Who's In Control? Wedlock - Ganjaman Predator vs Wedlock - Roots And Culture Wedlock - Acid Rain Wedlock - Wedlock (Juggernaut Remix) Juggernaut - Ruffneck Rules Da Artcore Scene!!! Zerox - Pumpin' Wedlock - The Tower Wedlock - Ruffneck (Sound Of The Drum & The Bass) Trickster - White Line Keng - Induce Trance Knightvision - My Salvation Knightvision - In The Darkness (I Was Made) Dark Syndicate - The Unknown... Knightvision - The Search For Mariuhana! Juggernaut - Don't Fuck With A Ruffneck Cybernators - Not Responsible!!! Cybernators - Funky Tales DJ Ruffneck vs Juggernaut - I'm A Ruffneck Nosferatu - The Future Juggernaut - Got 2b A Ruffneck Wedlock - Children Of Artcore Predator - Art Attack Predator - Filled With Power One solid mix with some serious anthems. I grew up with these songs, as they became successful. And I loved hearing them. Truth be told, I still love hearing them. They are fucking epic Hardcore anthems. Some of these might be overlooked, but they shouldn't. These should appear in more mixes. This is true Hardcore, in its most beautiful form. Artcore, Hardcore, Gabber... whatever you call it, it doesn't matter. It is music that speaks to me, and years after the initial release date, they still make me turn up the volume to the max, and blow my eardrums to bits. Jason S has done yet another epic job, composing this mix, and making it work extremely well. The result is 70 minutes of pure eargasms. Obviously these tracks have got memories linked to them. But which one has got the most memories? I have to give that one to Predator ''Mind Of A Lunatic''. Thunderdome XIII, if I'm not mistaken. And that's the track that was on repeat for months in my household. What a banger. ''Jiieehaaaaa'' too. And ''Ruffneck Rules Da Artcore Scene!!!'' too, but that quickly faded away into obscurity due to the scene slowly disliking it. Yeah, give credit to Predator for a wicked anthem. Still rocks hard, even in 2025! What memories do you have of Ruffneck? And does the music appeal to you? Is this your kind of 90s Hardcore, or was this too soft/hard for you? Would be interesting to find out your views on Ruffneck, one of the most important labels of the 90s! DJ: Jason S Genre/Style: Hardcore, Hardcore Techno, Early Hardcore, Gabber, Artcore Mix Info: Ruffneck The Classics Megamix - mixed by Jason S Length Mix: 01:10:08 Tracks: 50 (fifty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2022 More Information: Jason S - Soundcloud Channel
- SCOT PROJECT showcase VOL.5 (145 BPM) (18.09.2024)
Scot Project. Never knew a name would be so influential in my life. His music has been out there for many years, and I have been a fan for a while now. This German producer and DJ has been one of my favourite of all time, and every so often do I scour the internet for some dope mixes. Only a few months ago did Audioholik release yet another Scot Project appreciation mix. Late to the party, but at least I made it to the party. So this review is focussed on this exciting new mix. I truly admire Scot Project and the music he releases. When I discovered this mix on Soundcloud, I did not hesitate, not for one second. I jumped on it, and the hour flew by. Also, side note, my car speakers aren't a fan of this mix. They are trembling in the door, and it sounds awful. But that's not a you problem or Audioholik's problem, it's a me problem. Shit car, shit stereo. Or maybe the music is too banging for the car to manage. There a lot of new stuff in this mix I've not heard before, and it has made me very happy, hearing music from the legend himself, still sounding as awesome as the first time I heard a Scot Project tune. He still does awesome stuff, and I hope it never ends. We cannot live in a world without any Scot Project songs. The mix is only an hour long, but dope as fuck. Just look at the tracklist: D.O.D. - So Much In Love (Gentech Remix) Scot Project - C (Celestial) Sander van Doorn - Renegade (Scot Project 2024 Remix) Scot Project - Y2 (Yeah Yeah) Planet Funk - Chase The Sun (Scot Project 2024 Remix) Scot Project - H2 (Steal Your Heart) Gentech - Make My Body Move Lisa Lashes & Phil York - Bondage & Whips (Scot Project Remix) Scot Project & Sam Jones - Weed Leila K/Daisy Dee - Open Sesame (Scot Project 2023 Remix) Gentech meets Sequenza - Tricky Tricky U2 - Beautiful Day (Scot Project Remix) Emmanuel Top - Acid Phase (Scot Project Remix) You cannot deny the fact that Scot Project is a top notch producer. Just look at the tracklist, and if you haven't already listened to these songs, you should. They are the dogs bollocks! Seriously, they are so powerful, it makes you want to do stuff. Not sure what stuff I'll be doing, but it has made car journeys very pleasant. Hit after hit. Well, maybe not the U2 vocals, as I find those piss wet, but besides that, it is awesome to hear these anthems. Quality over quantity. And I love it that some records just got the Scot Project treatment, and he made them sound so much better. His own productions are insane, but in this mix, I have to give credit to the song that makes my heart skip a beat. 'Acid Phase'. There needs to be more acid in dance music. More is always pleasant, never a dull moment with acid. Closely followed is 'H2'. Big big dancefloor hit. Audioholik is a fan of Scot Project, and so am I. I hope both keep on doing what they are doing, as it makes me and millions of people very happy! Bring on the future, and let the future have more Scot Project please! DJ: Audioholik Genre/Style: Hard Trance, Hard Dance Mix Info: SCOT PROJECT showcase VOL.5 (145BPM) (18.09.2024) Length Mix: 01:01:40 Tracks: 13 (thirteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 142 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Audioholik - Soundcloud Channel
- Tiësto Live at Disneyland Paris 16-04-2005
The year is 2005. 20 years ago. DJ Tiësto performed at a magical place we call Disneyland Paris. Only a handful of years before did I witness him play at Innercity, but in 2005 he was probably the biggest DJ in the whole world. I quickly had to Google search for the answer to a question I had, but he was the best DJ in the world in 2004, but lost the title in 2005 in the DJ Mag Top 100. Still a great DJ though, and it was an obvious choice to ask him to 'reopen' Space Mountain' in Disneyland Paris. Not sure why though, but it was certainly a cool concept. He was on a roll. Those first few years of the Millennium were great for Tiësto. And to play at a Walt Disney park, that's just quirky in itself. But oh so cool. And having a bit of insight regarding Space Mountain (which is called Hyperspace Mountain today), it is cool to have a link to this amazing ride. My dad, who is now a supervisor for a rollercoaster manufacturer, build this fantastic rollercoaster, and once it was opened back in the 90s, he took us to Disneyland (which might have been called Eurodisney). Only last year did I visit the park again after 30 years, but this time with my wife. And it was cool. Absolutely magical place to be. But imagine for a split second, partying at Disneyland? Any of the Disney parks? Isn't that amazing? That is just an unimaginable thing, right? There were people making fun of the concept back in the day (I've read a few forums) and they were mocking people who went. They were expecting Mickey, Minnie and their friends to be dancing there as well. Now that's not the case, for sure. Whatever your views are on Disney or on Tiësto, it's still cool. And his set has been widely available on the world wide web, but only recently did I discover it. Maybe due to the fact that me and the wife went, and finding this set just had to be. Maybe in the near future we will visit the park again, and on our way there, Tiësto might keep us company throughout our journey through France? Tiësto - Forever Today Hammer & Bennett - Language (Santiago Nino Dub Tech Mix) Leon Bollier presents Inner Stories - Beyond Estuera feat Re:Locate - Palma Solane Blank & Jones feat Bobo - Perfect Silence (E-Craig 212 Remix) Whiteroom feat Amy Cooper - Someday (Instrumental Mix) Sensorica vs Jin Key - Only One (Rave Mix) Tiësto feat Kirsty Hawkshaw - Just Be Mr Sam - Lyteo (Rank 1 Remix) Rank 1 - Beats At Rank-1 Dotcom Solid Slide - Belo Horizonte Ernesto vs Bastian feat Susana - Dark Side Of The Moon Tiësto - Olympic Flame Tiësto - Forever Today Ron Van Den Beuken - Sunset Jonas Steur - Silent Waves Tiësto presents Allure - The Loves We Lost Sinead O'Connor - Troy (Push Remix) Matthew Dekay & Proluctors - Bad Skin - Faithfulness (Tiësto Remix) Tiësto - Traffic Abel Ramos - Aquarius (Randy Katana Remix) The Freak presents EXO - Above The Clouds (Mark Norman Remix) Michel De Hey & M.I.R.K.O. - Another Dimension (4 Dimensional Long Mix) Darren Tate - Prayer For A God Tiësto - Lethal Industry (2004 Mix) M.I.D.O.R. & Six4Eight - No Man's Land JOOP - The World Push - Universal Nation (DJ Montana Edit) ID - ID JOOP - Another World Tiësto - Adagio For Strings Marcel Woods - Advanced (Tech Trance Mix) Wow. This is an amazing tracklist. You might not have liked Tiësto back in the day nor the concept of him playing at Disneyland, but you have to admit that the tracks selected sound solid, right? The intro makes it worthwhile, but once the intro is done, the magic happens. It is Disney after all! I'm guessing the recording of this was from some radio station, because it sometimes dips in and out, so it's not smooth per se, but you can catch the atmosphere beautifully if you close your eyes. You can hear everyone scream as loud as possible. Probably still wearing their Mickey or Minnie ears, but no one cared. This set is certainly magical, and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. And I discovered a track, one I've not heard before, but one that will certainly go in my favourite list. Whiteroom feat Amy Cooper - Someday. When the MC asks 'what's the name of the DJ' and everyone screams Tiësto's name... goose bumps! That track is pure gold. This is the kind of Trance I miss a lot. Out of all the songs in this set, that song has got the most impact. Yes, Tiësto's own stuff was great, but how come I've never heard this one before? I might not like the music he makes nowadays, but at least we've got a lot of music to fall back onto, in case we crave a bit of the old Tiësto. Not the old old, because he was into Gabber, but the Trance side of him. The one that made him a superstar DJ. And gave him the opportunity to play in the same land Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and all the others live in. It is certainly a Magikal place. DJ: Tiësto Genre/Style: Trance, Progressive House, Progressive Trance Liveset Info: Recorded @ Disneyland Paris - Space Mountain (Missing II) 2005 Length Liveset: 02:34:50 Tracks: 33 (thirty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2005 More Information: DJ Tiësto - Official Website
- POOL BAR BEATS 2 (ANOTHER DISCO SESSION) (2024)
It is officially cold today. Well, it's still above zero degrees Celsius, but it still feels cold. I am looking forward to the day when temperatures are high enough, to loose many layers of clothing, and start walking around in t-shirt and shorts. Or even go bananas and wear only swim wear, like the people doing in the image above. Not the most trendiest of swim wear, but still looking happy, and slightly tanned. Looks like the swinging 60s or 70s? But that's the perfect temperature. Just imagine the sunshine hitting your skin right now.... And let's try to recreate that feeling. I found this mix a couple of weeks ago, and it's funky as hell! No joke, this isn't what I was expecting. This is a proper Disco set with some serious anthems, and they remind me of being on holiday, at a beach resort, dancing the night away. Or even during the day, being played at the pool bar, as background music. Hell, even the club me and the wife visited 2 years in a row had this kind of music on. When I say club, I mean cocktail bar. But you catch my drift. Adrian Van Alst made this mix. And it's as sexy as you imagined it to be. The image does this mix justice. This is what I imagine clubbing in the sun will look like in the Summer of 2025. Global warming will give us more reason to dance in the sun. (it isn't great, I am fully aware, but at least it's got one positive side effect). I am a lover of Disco, but not an expert. So when this mix was uploaded, it did not come with a tracklist, but thankfully, Adrian made sure it was attached to this mix. And I recognise not one artist in this mix. But it's not about who made it, it's all about what the track does to me! Samples On Steroids - The Call (Extended Mix) Hotmood - Delightful (Original Mix) DJ Popinjay - Special Cut (Main Mix) Quinten 909 - Jazz In the Middle (Original Mix) Moodena - Moodena's Message Sartorial - Party On Chemars - Grace (Original Mix) Chemars - Fancy Dancer (Original Mix) Chemars - Amber's Song (Original Mix) Harvey Ross - Real Love (Original Mix) D.P.V. - Street Disco (Original Mix) Chemars - Inside Out (Original Mix) Chemars - Secrets (Original Mix) GooDisco - Just A Man (Original Mix) D.P.V. - Missing You (Original Mix) Le Babar - Have Yourself (Original Mix) D.P.V. - Move All Night (Original Mix) Disco Milieu - Love Me Good (Original Mix) Chemars - Missing In My Life (Original Mix) Chemars - Sticky This is a very sexy looking tracklist, I do believe that. Even though I'm not familiar with any of the artists. But what this music did to me over the last 2 weeks is insane. This was dropped just before NYE, so it's still a 2024 mix. But it is going to be a very important mix for us all in 2025. The Summer is still looking miles away, so we need something to keep us entertained during those cold months. We need it right now, so let's enjoy this as much as possible, so when the sun decides to come out and play, we are ready for it. I am ready for it right now, but it's too shy to come out. I did feel hotter whilst listening to this mix. Very hot, not so much sexy. Too many layers of clothing on. But still very hot. Not just because the central heating was on, but because the music was very sensual. And the tracks all works. Literally all of them work well together. This mix is an hour and 22 minutes long, and during each playthrough, I felt invigorated. I felt happier, more content. This mix is a solid 10 out of 10 when it comes to Summer vibes. Adrian Van Aalst, your mix is dope as hell! And I really enjoyed it. This will be on repeat until the Summer hits us. Just a few more months, we can do it! At least we've got this mix to keep us warm, and tidy! DJ: Adrian Van Aalst Genre/Style: Nu Disco, Disco, House Mix Info: POOL BAR BEATS 2 (ANOTHER DISCO SESSION) Length Mix: 01:22:21 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 188 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Adrian Van Aalst - Soundcloud Channel
- Noisetalgia Podcast 053: Best Of 1999 (2024)
26 years ago! Can you believe it? Time has certainly flown by. The year in question? 1999. The year when Trance dominated my life, and took over my life. Hardcore was on its way out, and I had to replace it with something. And voila, there was Trance music. The genre that was slowly getting bigger since the early 90s, but 1999 was probably the biggest year for Trance. It was growing, and unstoppable. Trance was everything, and it became my life. When 1999 hit, the songs that came out of the scene were epic. Little did they know, they were to be all-time classics. Still played in clubs and events all over the world. You cannot underestimate this glorious year, as it probably had the biggest anthems released in that year, compared to the year prior and since. Nothing can beat the records that were everywhere. They haven't left us, which is always a good thing. You cannot imagine how many pennies and pounds I've spent around that time on Trance compilations. Not millions, but thousands though. I was (and still am) a music freak, so I purchased everything available on the market, and '99 was a great year for Trance. And I'm not the only one that agrees with that statement: Noisetalgia made this mix toward the end of last year, and all the records came from that glorifying year, the year before the Millennium... 1999. William Orbit - Adagio For Strings (Ferry Corsten Remix) Lost Witness - Happiness Happening (Lange Remix) Signum feat Scott Mac - Coming On Strong Blank & Jones - Cream Planet Perfecto - Bullet In The Gun (Saturday Mix) ATB - 9PM (Till I Come) (Signum Remix) KayCee - Millennium Veracocha - Carte Blanche Atlantis vs Avatar feat Miriam Stockley - Fiji Chicane - Saltwater Matt Darey presents Mash Up - Liberation (Matt Darey Remix) Brainchild - Symmetry C (Vincent De Moor Remix) Solarstone - Seven Cities (Atlantis Mix) Armin van Buuren - Communication (Part 1) Tiesto - Sparkles (Magikal Remake) Gouryella - Gouryella Airscape - L'Esperanza (Svenson Goes To Love Parade Mix) Mauro Picotto - Iguana (Claxixx Mix) System F - Out Of The Blue The Thrillseekers - Synaethesia (En-Motion Mix) Agnelli & Nelson - Everyday (Lange Remix) Rank 1 - Airwave Chakra - Love Shines Through Paul van Dyk - Another Way Moby - Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad (Ferry Corsten Remix) Lost Tribe - Gamemaster Darude - Sandstorm Kai Tracid - Destiny's Path (Energy Mix) Dumonde - See The Light Nothing can beat a tracklist like this one. My God, this is certainly a proper testimony to the year 1999, and how awesome the music was. They don't make anthems like they used to anymore. And that's 100% the truth. Name a tune that was made last year that has the same impact as any of the tunes above. 1999 was just a tremendously insane year, and I'm glad to have 'jumped ship', from Hardcore to Trance. I wouldn't know what I would have become, if I'd not discovered and embraced Trance around '98/'99. I am not saying that Trance wasn't around before or after, but honestly speaking, '99 was probably the best year of them all. Those magical records created back then have stood the test of time. And Noisetalgia has done a great job. Of course he had to use '99 as his last mix of 2024. The selection is great, and the hour and 30 minutes fly by without you even knowing it. Seriously, I am in a state of Trance now. This is my Heaven. Every track works. It is a brilliant selection by some of the finest producers out there. I cannot find a single flaw in this mix, nor within each record. Maybe the Moby song would not have been my 'go-to' song to remix or add in this selection, but it still rocks. This mix might make you feel old. 26 years older. '99 was too damn long ago. Why does the world move forward? Why is time our enemy here? Stop reminiscing and let's try to discover a way to return back to this fantastic year.... DJ: Noisetalgia Genre/Style: Trance Mix Info: Noisetalgia Podcast 053: Best Of 1999 Length Mix: 01:30:29 Tracks: 29 (twenty-nine) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Noisetalgia - Soundcloud Channel
- Knightvision only Mix (2025)
Knightvision. The Knight of Vision. Who doesn't recognise that legendary Hardcore lyric? If you grew up in the 90s, you knew of Knightvision. It might have been a mystery who was behind this alias, but it turned out to be DJ Ruffneck himself. Well, not really a shocker, as this sound can be contributed to Ruffneck. And with his darker style, he got a lot of people's attention. The Knightvision was here to stay. And this darker sound led to probably the best Hardcore song of all time... ''Apocalypse''. That, to me and many, is certainly one of the coolest anthems of all time. But Knightvision was so much more. This Artcore style appealed to many, and have spawned many new artists who tried to copy his style, but never could. Knightvision was unique, and rougher. And exactly what we needed. But not the biggest name in Ruffneck's alias collection. Not one to be underestimated though. I had to double check on Discogs, how many records were released under this alias. And there weren't many. But it's not the quantity, it's the quality. And the mix you're about to listen to, isn't long either, and hasn't got 1000 records crammed into 30 minutes. 12 records, 40 minutes. Calorific created this mix in either 2024 or 2025, and it was reposted by the legend himself, Ruffneck. So it was worth it, spending 40 minutes on this Knightvision mix, right? Knightvision - Mind Over Matter Knightvision - Humanoid Knightvision - The Dynamo Of The Universe Knightvision - Knight Of Visions Knightvision - Who Is It Knightvision - Incantation (Isaiah 26.16) (Lost Khnum Scroll Tale) Knightvision - My Salvation Knightvision - The Realm Knightvision - The Death Below Knightvision - In The Darkness Knightvision - The Search Of Mariuhana Knightvision - Boimoid This has put a smile on my face. Even though I miss 'Apocalypse', it is still a damn good mix with some big hits. And of course it had to have 'Knight Of Visions' and 'Who Is It'. Those songs appeared literally everywhere. But that's how influential Knightvision was. Or, let's give credit where it's due, Ruffneck. What a legendary producer he is! They don't make them anymore like this. Maybe Ruffneck still does, but only he can do it the Knightvision way. If anyone ever had a doubt in their mind, not knowing who was behind this alias... come on. This is so Ruffneck-ish. The King of Artcore. And what an art it was. Maybe too underrated back in the day, but he is slowly getting more recognition for his work. And the Knightvision project was certainly a solid one. Not a fan of one track in this mix though. 'The Search Of Mariuhana'. Never liked the Ratpack song anyway, I find their vocals kind of lame. Without the vocals it might have worked. But not my favourite record by Knightvision. What is my favourite... that's tricky. But to me it's the third track, titled 'The Dynamo Of The Universe'. The lyrics are kind of dark, and so is the track. Love it. A solid mix, and worth your time. If you get the artist to repost your mix, that's a solid one. Enjoy it as much as I have! And remember, the Knight of Visions, is like a dark nightmare, and let's stick to reality.... (those are the lyrics, right?) DJ: Calorific Genre/Style: Hardcore, Artcore , Gabber Mix Info: Knightvision only Mix Length Mix: 00:40:00 Tracks: 12 (twelve) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024/2025 More Information: Calorific - Soundcloud Channel
- Yabba-Dabba-Dance! (1994)
A nostalgic trip today for me: my very first compilation ever purchased! Well, I didn't spend a penny on this album, my parents did. This was around the era of Europop and my fascination for everything Dance related. Before this CD my parents bought me 'L.A. Style - James Brown Is Dead' on CD-single. Technically that's my first ever CD. But my first ever compilation was this weird contraption, released on Arcade NL back in 1994. And as you all know, I'm Dutch, and Arcade during the 90s was my go-to label. Yes, they also released shitloads of crappy compilations, but seeing as this is my first one ever, I cannot talk bad about this one. Yabba-Dabba-Dance! was successful in a few countries. And I didn't know that each country had their own 'cover'. The albums were sold in the Benelux, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Italy, and the UK. And only in the first few countries was it successful. The least successful was in the UK, where they only released the first compilation, and stopped straight after. But for us Europeans they continued until 1996, releasing around 7 to 8 albums. But was it worth it? Was it worth your local currency? Was it worth the Guilders? Short answer, no. My sister did buy a few of these albums, and judging the quality of them compared to the first one, pff, it's like they just crammed it with whatever they had in stock. I still think that the NL version of the first CD is the best. Still don't know why Arcade selected Fred Flinstone, but hey, it was the 90s, and we had some shitty album covers. The NL tracklist for anyone who is interested? 01. 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor - Dreams 02. Maxx - No More 03. Atlantic Ocean - Body In Motion 04. T-Spoon - Take Me 2 The Limit 05. Twenty 4 Seven - Leave Them Alone 06. Edwards World - Soul Roots 07. Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Live At London 08. OT Quartet - Hold That Sucker Down 09. Jam & Spoon - Find A Way 10. Cappella - U & Me 11. TNN - La Cucamarcha 12. The Prodigy - No Good (Start The Dance) 13. Kafe - Can You See It 14. Brooklyn Funk Essentials - The Creator Has A Masterplan 15. DJ Bobo - Everybody 16. Clear Water - 100% Pure Love 17. Barbara Tucker - Beautiful People 18. 2 Men Will Move You - Goodbye Thing 19. Shawn Christopher - Make My Love 20. Klatsch - God Save The Queer This is a nostalgic looking tracklist. Oh so 90s. Oh so Europop. This is during Europop's heyday, the biggest years for the continental pop music. It dominated the Dutch charts continuously, and it left a mark on our perspective of pop music, or 90s music in general. Yes, our charts might have looked different compared to the UK charts, but we loved our cheese, didn't we? Was this a compilation worth spending your money on? No. There were others more suitable for your taste buds. But my mom and dad bought me this, so I couldn't say no. And truth be told, back in 1994 (I was 11 years old) I played this over and over. Funny side note: when they bought me this, I didn't even have a CD player! Only a massive music tower with LP and cassette options only. But this was a pre-big birthday present: the actual CD player was another present I received. All because of my parents. Maybe that's the reason why I'm into music so much? God, there are some classics on here. Cappella. Twenty 4 Seven. Jam & Spoon. Maxx. The album is actually quite good, but obviously there are some too cheesy records, like DJ Bobo's song (never liked his music, and never knew he still produces music!), TNN (I did actually buy this single, probably when it was one guilder, but the majority of the records are timeless classics. So underrated. Where do you still hear 'Make My Love', 'Beautiful People', 'Soul Roots', or 'Body In Motion'? Nowhere. I'd rather hear these tunes on a 90s radio station than just Spice Girls, Take That, and all the other crap. Which is the best on this album, seeing as you already know my worst. 'Hold That Sucker Down' and 'Goodbye Thing'. Wicked House classics. Whatever you were into during the 90s, we all have to agree that the music was much better. The compilations weren't. But the music definately was. This is one album I will NEVER throw away. It's unplayable, but nostalgic. This is what made TCD the best reviewer in the world (ahum). Can I just add that I've never liked the Flintstones? Ps. Underneath this review there's a nice video taken from Youtube of a few Dutch radio DJs talking about these gems. Only Dutch, sorry. No subtitles. Artist: Various Artists Genre/Style: House, Euro House, Euro Pop CD Info: Yabba-Dabba-Dance! CDs: 1 (one) Length CD: 01:16:12 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Label: Arcade Product Number: 01.9260.6 More Information: ------
- Mystery Land - The European Dance Festival (1994)
Let's go back in time, to 1994. I was only 10 years old when Mystery Land took place. The 24th until the 26th of June of that year, at the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam. Not the first event (which took place a year before), but certainly the big one that put the event on everyone's mind. The '93 edition turned out to be a bit of a financial drama, and also the '94 edition, but at least the '94 edition gave us the compilation you already know and love. And if you never heard of it, don't worry: let me introduce you to this very important live CD, one that changed my life. This CD has been so important, I can honestly say that it has made me who I am today. A brief introduction to my youth: Thunderdome was big in the Netherlands, but also very controversial. Hated by many parents, my parents were also very against Thunderdome and anything Hardcore. So they banned Thunderdome from ever appearing in our house. I wasn't allowed any. And if you know my mum, you know she means business. But because of House Party 8, I was in love with Hardcore. And Thunderdome was the big thing. I had to find a way around it. In a Dutch shop, called ECI, they sold books and CDs and VHS etc. And my mum was a member. I saw this disc, and wanted it badly, as the first disc had the legendary word on it: ''THUNDERDOME''. The second disc and third were more focussed on House and Techno, but it was the first disc I desperately required. And she bought it for me! No joke. Many years later she told me that she knew it had something to do with gabber music and Thunderdome, but I don't believe her. I played her, and I won. That CD got played over and over. And it has been etched into my mind forever. Not the first CD I ever owned (which was '' Yabba Dabba Dance volume 1 ''), but certainly the most impactful one. I played this every day, and I do know this album by heart. And in a strange way, it's probably the best recorded CD in the Mystery Land history (alongside the '98 Outdoor edition). Between '84 and '98 the quality of the CDs were extremely poor. 1994 was a great year. Don't know how they pulled it off. As said, the compilation is split into three discs: Thunderdome, The House of Love, and The Eclipse. And it started the Mystery Land CD series, which I followed until 2004 or 2005. And I actually went to two editions: 1998 Outdoor and the 2001 edition. That's how influential this CD is to me. I adore this CD with every fibre in my body, and this is one that gets played over and over, until the day I die. Let me show you what you could find on this CD, if you are one of those people who never purchased it. Trust me, if you are looking for a quality trip down memory lane, this CD is the bomb! Thunderdome Intro - Welcome To The Thunderdome Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Riot In New York City Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - DJ Fuck Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Live At London Simstim - The Sound Of Now Mutoid - Don't Move Slow Simstim - Hi-Fi Overleeft Euromasters - Fuck DJ Murderhouse Euromasters - Noiken In De Keuken Holographic - Androigyn Holographic - Hardcore Future 3 Steps Ahead - The Ender 3 Steps Ahead - S.O.B. 3 Steps Ahead - Hardcore 3 Steps Ahead - Motherfuckers You're Gonna Die Neophyte - Recession Neophyte - Guitar Man The House of Love Intro - Welcome To The House of Love Nu Phonic feat Chavoni - No More Heartache Jump ''Chico'' Slamm - Feel Free Two Men Will Move You - The Goodbye Thing Inner Tube - Pump Me Up Paperclip People - Throw The Misfits - Dum Dum Girl Blackwood - All I Gave To You Atlantic Ocean - Body In Motion The Rose - Get Into Music The Rose - Troubles Join Free - Movin' On Eric Nouhan - Tournesol Astrospider vs Kelvin - Second Groove Children Of A Deeper Society - Move On The Eclipse Intro - Welcome To The Eclipse Holographic - Industrium Holographic - Vaneaph Dark Globe - The Ascendor Gipsy - Funk De Fino Aphrohead - In The Dark We Shall Live The Rising Sons - Afghan Acid Secret Cinema - Timeless Altitude Dave Clarke - Red 2 Franco 'Mayhem' - Hectic Robert Armani - Circus Bells (Remix By Hardfloor) Simstim - Dig It Nexus 6 - Tres Chic If you want to talk about an influential CD, this is the one for me. And as it was common in the 90s that any Arcade CD would have fuck-ups on it, there's plenty on here. Click here to find the CD on Discogs with the proper titles and more. But yeah, it was common. Always a mistake somewhere. But to me it didn't matter. I was in love with the Thunderdome CD, and the sets by Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo, Simstim, Neophyte, Holographic, 3 Steps Ahead, and Euromasters are legendary. ''Ben je geil of moet je poepen'' is still the only Dutch lyric that makes me smile. Are you horny or do you need a shit, that's the literal translation. Amazing bit of Dutch language used. But over the years, I ventured into other styles more. And I started to appreciate the other 2 discs more. Especially the House of Love CD. Boy, does that one have amazing timeless classics on it. And it has now reached the same level of interest the Thunderdome CD was to me in 1994. The Eclipse is also a fantastic CD, but out of the three, the least interesting one. Still don't understand why Simstim's ''Dig It'' appeared on that one? OK, let dive into each disc. The first one, the legendary one, contains all the livesets you want to hear. And it's tricky to select only one set to appreciate, but I can say that Neophyte was the least interesting one. Euromasters, Speedcity, Holographic, Simstim, and 3 Steps Ahead, they were and still are the dog's bollocks. With ''Hi-Fi Overleeft'' being the most underrated record of them all. What happened to Simstim? Don't know which set was recorded, but one of the DJs had their set recorded. And what a joyous ride it was. And I cannot pick one record out of them all as my favourite, as they ALL are. I am deadly serious, this disc only contains hits. And they are timeless masterpieces. The third one is, as mentioned before, the least favourite, but it's tricky. It is still better than most CDs being released nowadays, with also a shit ton of epic records. And I have to give Holographic all the credit for making so many underrated dance anthems. They should get all the credits they deserve. Shame it never took off. A wonderful compilation. And it set me on a path. A path that lead me 4 years later to Myster Land in Lingebos. I had to experience what all those ravers experienced in 1994. The music had slightly changed, and also the dance music landscape in general, but without the '94 CD, I might not have ventured further into dance music. Well, who knows? Can't really say anything without knowing. And this is one of those moments that might have changed me, forever. But maybe I was going to be a raver anyway, regardless of this CD. It did shape me into the raver I am, and who still appreciates this CD a lot. And considers it as probably the best Mystery Land CD, right behind '98. Prove me otherwise. The event might have changed over the years, to this colossal beast. But it is sometimes important to acknowledge the roots. And 1993+1994 were certainly important years. If they didn't pick it up in 1996, the world would have missed out on future editions, and maybe even Tomorrow Land..... And can we also honour the design of the flyer. What a masterpiece that was! Beautiful! Artist: Various Artists Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Techno, Hard Trance, Acid, House, Garage House CD Info: Mystery Land - The European Dance Festival CDs: 3 (three) Length CDs: +/+ 3 hours Tracks: 45 (fourty-five) Label: Arcade Product Number: 9902223 More Information: Mystery Land - Official Website
- The Ultimate Hardstyle Classics Mix (3 hours / 155 bpm) (2020)
Welcome to the new year! We have reached 2025! What a fantastic achievement. And the biggest question of the year: will be a great and fantastic year? I do seriously hope so. The indications aren't that great, as we've all seen the news. But we will do our best to make it a great year, and why not start the first weekend of the year with an amazing Hardstyle classics mix, 3 hours long, and the finest anthems? Who wants to hear this? Anyone? We start the year with a 5 year old mix, but it's had a lot of plays, and I have to conclude that I'm late to the party. I should have picked this up, but I certainly didn't. -B-Raver made this mix, and as previously stated, it's 3 hours long. A long time ago did I find one of his mixes, which was dedicated to Headhunterz, but this mix is just dedicated to Hardstyle in general. It's got all the classics, and you know them all, once you scroll down and have a look at the tracklist. So his previous mix was great, but is this mix better than that one? Well, that's a difficult question to answer. I do love the classics. I can't think of anyone who doesn't love the early classics, and who doesn't wish for it to make a speedy return, as it's well needed. As I've said in many reviews, they don't make them like they used to, and when it comes to Hardstyle, that's oh so damn true. Which records did he use for this mix? Be prepared to have you mind blown! Headhunterz & Noisecontrollers - The Space We Created Headhunterz vs Dance Nation - Psychedelic Sunshine (Da Tweekaz Mash-up) Max Enforcer - Gold (Bioweapon Remix) Noisecontrollers - Addictive Fantasy A-Lusion - No Regrets Toneshifterz - How We Do It Psyko Punkz - Pull Ya Strings Headhunterz - Dreamcatcher Noisecontrollers - Astral Noisecontrollers & Wildstylez - Stardust Toneshifterz & Code Black - About The Music D-Block & S-te-Fan - Music Made Addict D-Block & S-te-Fan - Part Of The Hard The R3bels - Keep The Rhythm Frontliner - Dream Dhust Psyko Punkz - No Fear Wildstylez - Revenge Josh & Wesz - Lipservice Radio Psyko Punkz - Rock Ya Attitude Zatox & Vamper - Revolution Psyko Punkz - Techno Prime Josh & Wesz - Like Thiz Josh & Wesz - Overdrive O Tuneboy - Dirty (Wildstylez Remix) Wildstylez - Back 2 Basics Noisecontrollers - Venom (Wildstylez Remix) Wildstylez - A Complex Situation Noisecontrollers - Revolution Is Here Brennan Heart - Momento (Bioweapon Remix) 2 Best Enemies - Phases (TBY Romantic Mix) Headhunterz & Wildstylez & Noisecontrollers - Tonight Frontliner - Spacer The Pitcher - Savor Time Toneshifterz - Let It Go Scope DJ - Rock Hypnotic Again Wildstylez - Delay Distortion Gostosa - Sutra Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix) Brennan Heart - One Blade (Noisecontrollers Remix) Brennan Heart - Musical Impressions Audiofreq & The Prophet feat Teddy - Bring Me Down Code Black & Wasted Penguinz - Activated Brooklyn Bounce - Club Bizarre (Headhunterz & Noisecontrollers Remix) Blutonium Boy - Make It Loud (Headhunterz Remix) Frontliner - Warphole The R3bels - Music To Us Crypsis - The Main MF Gunz For Hire - Put It On Crypsis - Chaser Crypsis - Tuatara B-Front - Neophobia (Digital Punk Remix) Gunz For Hire - Bolivia Crypsis & Luna - Torture Crypsis & Sasha-F - Get Hit Crypsis - You Know Crypsis - Torture Crypsis - Strike Gunz For Hire feat Ellie - Sorrow Gunz For Hire - Kings Of The Underground This is a list and an a half! Bloody HELL. This has filled the day for me. I've started early in the morning, and I'm still listening to it. It's been on, non stop. This is a good selection of Hardstyle anthems, that's for sure. -B-Raver picked great records. And it's been a blessing on the 3rd of January of the year 2025. The festive period is over, and now we are not happy that Christmas and New Year are behind us. But at least we can look forward to raving again soon, in more sunnier atmospheres. And hopefully we will hear these anthems again, as we need them more than ever. When I started to appreciate Hardcore/Gabber less, that's when I joined the Hardstyle madness. And this is what I great up with. These were my anthems, this is my shit! Not all anthems are as great as they should have been, but at least they bring a smile on my face. And they make me miss the good ol' days. Too many great anthems to choose from, but I think it's either 'Spacer' or' Warphole' by Frontliner. Don't judge me, we all went onto Limewire and downloaded shit. And I think these songs were everywhere. If Frontliner reads this, I do apologise. I shouldn't have, but I did it anyway. It gave me a lot of Trojan horses, so at least you can smile at my misery of throwing my PC in the bin. A fantastic mix. Maybe time for volume 2? There's more anthems out there we should rediscover! DJ: -B-Raver Genre/Style: Hardstyle Mix Info: The Ultimate Hardstyle Classics Mix (3 hours / 155 bpm) Length Mix: 02:51:05 Tracks: 59 (fifty-nine) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2020 More Information: -B-Raver - Soundcloud Channel
- Haunting Trance (Classics) #1 (2024)
Let's end the year on another high. Earlier today I reviewed a very pleasant sounding Techno mix, and now we are to venture into the wonderful world of Trance. The last review of 2024, that's something special. But what a mix to end the year with. This one was made by Trance Mam, and even though it sends out Halloween vibes, it's not that haunting though. Don't be afraid. We are on this journey together, so you won't be alone. Don't be afraid of this mix, as it will enlighten you and bring you to the stratosphere, way above Earth. I've seen a few of her mixes, but never listened to one. Well, not as far as I can remember. But today is the day, and what an honour it is to use this mix as the last one of the year. Part one of this series, and as misleading as the title might be, the songs she has selected are actually haunting us in our dreams. These are the biggest anthems from back in the day. And I'm not kidding: just have a look at the tracklist and you'll see what I'm on about. I've had this mix on for a while now, and it's glorious. It's only been a day on Soundcloud, but I've been on it like a car bonnet. This mix has been on repeat, and I freaking love it. The selection of tracks is great, and the songs themselves are fabulous. And they are big hits. I do mean big. Not just dancefloor big, but massive event big. You know, if you were at an event, these are the anthems they would play, and thousands of ravers would loose their minds. It's a great selection, and I'm now sharing it with you all: Alanis Morissette - Uninvited (Brothers In Rhythm Mix) Delerium - Innocente (Tiesto Remix) John Con vs Nicola Gala feat Parasma - Swing To Harmony Reflekt feat Delline Bass - Need To Feel Loved Gareth Emery feat Christina Novelli - Concrete Angel Andain - Beautiful Things Gouryella - Anahera Lustral - Everytime (Nalin & Kane Remix) Jan Johnstone - Flesh (Tiesto Mix) Brainbug - Nightmare (Sinister Strings Edit) Armin van Buuren - Shivers (Rising Star Mix) See, told you the tracks were amazing. It might not be a very long tracklist, with only 11 tracks, but those 11 are what make the difference. They are all solid. And even ''Concrete Angel'' fits in well (I disliked this record for quite some time). Trance Mam has made a very cool sounding mix, and to start with Alanis Morissette, that's interesting. Completely forgot this track even existed. But it's hit after hit, and it's all carefully mixed together. So many epic anthems. You could play this mix instead of listening to whatever is on the radio now? Just saying. I thoroughly enjoyed this mix, and it has been on repeat, and will be on repeat for a while. Serious anthems. Can't complain about anything. Best record? Oh, that's tricky. There are three equally sounding tracks. Not meaning they sound the same, but to my ears they are gorgeous sounding, and all on the top 1 position. Guess which ones? Well, that's tricky for you to do, but here they are: ''Innocente'', ''Anahera'', and of course ''Shivers''. A solid mix. Have a wonderful NYE with this blasting through your speakers instead of those TV programs or radio shows no one cares about. Put this on, and dance the night (and 2024) away! DJ: Trance Mam Genre/Style: Trance, Progressive Trance, Uplifting Trance, Euphoric Trance, Melodic Trance Mix Info: Haunting Trance (Classics) #1 Tracks: 11 (eleven) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Trance Mam - Soundcloud Channel
- Happy New Year 2025 (2024)
The last day of the year has emerged. So let's end the year with a banging mix, shall we? One hard and rough, just the way I like it. And due to some dodgy social media algorithm, I do get a lot of Techno videos lately. Most of them boring, but it has peaked my interest in Techno again. Not that it ever went away, but I wasn't listening to a lot, if I'm brutally honest. So when I spotted this mix by Koda, I jumped straight on it, pressed play, and now 24 hours later, I've already listened to it a lot. And I do mean a lot. I have lost a bit when it comes to who is who in the Techno scene. Maybe because it's been around for decades and it seems to be the most stable scene out there, it keeps on growing. And I'm crap with names. I think I can only recognise one name in this mix, but that's it. So I'm useless in explaining anything regarding the artists who made these songs. Nor do I know anything about Koda, the DJ who made this mix. As I'm contemplating on the year I've had, I needed something rough and raw playing in the background. The weather is certainly not being helpful, with a blistering storm heading our way, but it is what it is. Just sit indoors and think of 2024. What a year it has been. But we can look ahead, and realise that we are close to 2025, and hoping that it's going to be a great year. But to get there, we need Techno to keep us awake until the fireworks start tonight. And Koda has got us covered. This will certainly keep you awake! Koda - Echoes In The Dark (Original Mix) Baird & Skoden - Where's The Bass Alex TB - The Boss Brune & Exile - Tactics 3 Noise Not War & Dirtytech - Rave Creator Osmos - Break The Silence Scott Kemix - Bassline Junkie Berba (PT) - Say That Again Raveyeff - Fenix El'Figo - Warrior Within (Barbers Remix) Lukas - Evil Clowns (Skoden Remix) PETDuo - Raving Heart (Original Mix) MechaLAB - Faakin Hate You (Buchecha Remix) AVLM & Sacerdos Vigilia - Damaged Capacitor Hex Carceri - The Nine Riders Golpe - Amoniaq (Hard Edit) Withecker - Unity Of Blood Jason Little & Withecker - Behind The Mask Withecker - We Are on The Ending Sepromatiq & Withecker - Our Last Sunrise Jason Little & Withecker - Dreamers Out There This is kind of hard, and I love it. Even though the names don't ring any bells (obviously I know PETDuo, who doesn't), but the music is great. Koda's selection is really good, and the overall flow of this mix is fantastic. I've had a blast, listening to this mix. It's the right amount of oomph for me. And according to my wife, she could hear the mix playing, through our walls. So that means our neighbours can hear this mix too. And as they've not complained yet, I assume that they like Techno music. So Koda, have that on your resume! All jokes aside, this has been on repeat, and will be on repeat. I love the flow of the mix, and the songs are great too. Especially ''Where's The Bass''. That song hits hard. A fantastic mix to end the year with, and celebrate the upcoming year. Why not, eh? ABBA is already ruining the celebrating for us with their crappy song. Why not listen to something good instead? DJ: Koda Genre/Style: Hard Techno, Schranz, Techno Mix Info: Happy New Year 2025 Length Mix: 01:03:11 Tracks: 21 (twenty-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 144 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Koda - Soundcloud Channel
- A Tribute To Brooklyn Bounce [1] (2024)
Was I expecting a trip down memory lane today? No, not really. But then I noticed a mix on Soundcloud, dedicated to Brooklyn Bounce! How's that for a trip back to the late 90s, early 00s? This is the kind of music I grew up, listening to it in my little bedroom! But the most astonishing thing to me, is that not many people would know of Brooklyn Bounce. And who was actually responsible for the songs. I didn't know it either, so we are all in the same situation. But I do remember the tunes, and how awesome they were. I don't think I've ever owned a Brooklyn Bounce CD, but their songs were on many compilations. And when I say many, I do mean it. They were everywhere. Even when I went out clubbing, their music followed me. I was never disappointed, as the songs that I knew, I really liked. But to my shock and horror, according to Wikipedia, they only had one hit in the Netherlands, which was ''Club Bizarre'', back in 2001! Now that's an unbelievable piece of information I wasn't ready for. Their biggest success was ''Get Ready To Bounce'', which went to number 1 in Hungary. All the other releases hoovered around the top 10, or some didn't even chart at all! Obviously the German market embraced them, as the act was a German one, and their sound did appeal to them. It did appeal to me too. I always talk about 'Trance' when it comes to the Millennium, but to me, Brooklyn Bounce did embrace the Trance sound a lot, and it means the world to me, hearing those familiar songs again. It's probably not the kind of Trance you would appreciate, but I am picturing myself in my bedroom, listening to many compilations, and on each and every one of them, Brooklyn Bounce appeared. Memories, sweet memories. Silvio Aquila made this mix. It's the first out of two, so hopefully the second one will be as good, or better. Brooklyn Bounce - The Beginning Brooklyn Bounce - Pump It Up Brooklyn Bounce - The Real Bass (Original Club Mix) Brooklyn Bounce - No Sleep Till Brooklyn Bounce (Album Version) Brooklyn Bounce - Feel My Energy Brooklyn Bounce - Get Ready To Bounce (Club Attack) Brooklyn Bounce - Take A Ride (Original Club Mix) Brooklyn Bounce - Chill Brooklyn Bounce - Relax Brooklyn Bounce - Wicked Daft Brooklyn Bounce - Contact Brooklyn Bounce - The Music's Got Me (Club Favour) Brooklyn Bounce - The Theme (Of Progressive Attack) (Trip Mix) Brooklyn Bounce - Canda (The Darkside Returns) Brooklyn Bounce - Take A Ride (Let It Go Mix) Brooklyn Bounce - Funk U Brooklyn Bounce - The Dawn Brooklyn Bounce - Club Bizarre This genuinely takes me back, and what a happy chappy I was when I was a teenager. It is weird to think that, at the time, Brooklyn Bounce was the coolest thing since sliced bread, and then they just...vanished. What ever happened to them? I can't tell if they are still going on strong? I can't find an official website. But thankfully Facebook to the rescue: they are still alive and kicking. When they did dominate the charts, they were everywhere. And they were cool. The videos did not make much sense, but did any music video of the late 90s make any sense? It was all about the music, and it has turned out to be that a few of their songs have become timeless. Silvio picked a few (eighteen) and obviously their biggest hits are in here. ''Club Bizarre'' is a big hit. But the one I would pick, is ''The Theme''. Underrated song, highly influential to me, back in the day. This is (to me) the epitome of late 90s Trance. This style was everywhere, and boy, did I absorb it like a tissue (or sponge). They don't make them like they used to. This happy sounding Hard Trance worked for me. I miss my youth, and by hearing this mix, it makes me realise that time flies by very fast. I can't turn back the time. But at least I can listen to what was cool when I was a nipper, and this was certainly cool. Even though I wasn't. DJ: Silvio Aquila Genre/Style: Trance, Hard Trance, Euro Dance Mix Info: A Tribute To Brooklyn Bounce [1] Length Mix: 01:08:28 Tracks: 18 (eighteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 752 MB File Type: wav Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 1536kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Silvio Aquila - Soundcloud Channel
- Chronicles of Trance 001 (2024)
The end of the year is near. Let's end the year on a high, shall we? A few days ago, I was notified about a new mix by johnnydavison on Soundcloud. Not one to ignore a message, I quickly had a look, and I was amazed. Not just by the mix itself, but by the length of it! 6 hours long. And according to the DJ, 164 tracks in this mix. I don't mind long mixes, but 6 hours is quite long. The 'norm' for our website is max 2 hours. I try to review these whenever I've got a few hours spare. Not 6 hours spare. So I had to come up with an ingenious plan. Well, it's simple: split the mix into multiple facets. I had a few long car journeys ahead, so that sorted out at least 2 hours. And I had to do some DIY as well, so another hour. And I got Lego as a present for Christmas, and as we all know, those things aren't easy to build. Yep, another hour gone while this was playing in the background. And today the last bit, the final stretch. The end is near, and I'm glad to have gone through this extensive mix. Because it is quite long.... This is not the first time he's presented me with a long ass mix. He had done those massive Classic Trance 50 mixes. But to do 6 hours and cram in as many tracks as he could find, that's impressive. But is it worth it, to end the year on such a high? Unless you don't like Trance, you might just sit down, press play, and let the next 6 hours be dominated by this mix. Like there's fuck all on TV right now. Sit down and relax. And if you want to bust a move, why not? The tracklist is long, and won't be in the usual format. Why? Well, because. It's massive! Act 1: -Protect Your Mind on the Roads to Belfunk (I Want to Be Free) Salt Tank - Eugina (I Want To Be Free) (Leama Remix) / Sasha – Belfunk / Portishead - Roads (Sultan & Tonedepth Remix) / DJ Sakin & Friends - Protect Your Mind (Braveheart) (Van Bellen Remix) -Lesley, Greed - Strange World (Van Bellen Remix) -Miro - By Your Side (Van Bellen Remix) Act 2: -Miro - Paradise (Red Jerry Long Dubby Vocal Mix) -Hungry and Innocent Tears Delerium - Innocente (Deep Dish Gladiator Remix) / Kosheen - Hungry (Satoshi Tomiie Vocal) / Conjure One - Tears from the Moon (Hybrid Twisted On The Terrace Mix) Act 3: -Calling the Killa to Release Me Way Out West – Killa / BT - Anomaly [Calling Your Name] (Quivver Remix) / Force Mass Motion - Release Me (Main Mix) -Fading Under the Water Brother Brown, Frank'ee - Under The Water (feat. Frank'ee) (Breeder Remix) / Ambassador - The Fade (Fade Mix) Act 4: -She Does the Glockenspiel Quivver - She Does (Quivver Mix) / Schiller - Das Glockenspiel (Humate Remix) -Don’t take my Sparc Futureshock – Sparc / Main Element feat. Kayla - Take Me Down (Lemon 8 Remix) Act 5: -Paul Jackson, Steve Smith - The Push (Far From Here) (Wally Lopez Mix) -Pronti & Kalmani - Janeiro (James Holden Remix) -The Hidden Symphony Isn’t Over Planet Perfecto - Not over yet '99 (feat. Grace) (Breeder's It Is Now Remix) / Kosheen - Hide U (John Creamer & Stephane K Remix) / Planisphere – Symphotek Act 6: -Quadrant Children Tilt - Children (Breeder's Baroque Dub Edit) / Space Manoeuvres - Quadrant Four (Dousk Terran Mix) -Twelve Sacred Kilometres Tilt - Twelve (Dousk Alt Mix) / Kalafut & Fygle - 3579 Km / Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Quivver Remix) -4 Strings - Take Me Away (Into The Night) (Markus Schulz Remix) Act 7: -iio - At the End (Scumfrog Remix) -Mercury Force BT - Mercury & Solace (Quivver's Transatlantic Mix) / Arrakis - Aira Force (Lemon8 Remix) -Feline Memories Maurice – Feline / Jamnesia - My Memory Is Back -Papua New Animal The Future Sound Of London - Papua New Guinea (Satoshi Tomiie Main Path) / Lostit. com - Animal Act 8: -Bodies Manoeuvring Down the Rabbit Hole Space Manoeuvres - Stage One (Space Manoeuvre's Separation Mix) / Junkie XL - Red Pill, Blue Pill / Three 'N One, Billy Hendrix - Body Shine -Across the Heavens Bedrock - Heaven Scent / Andy Hunter - Amazing (Fades Bionic Sanctuary Remix) Act 9: -Pause my Flesh Jan Johnston - Flesh (Noel Sanger 5AM Repo Mix) / Jan Johnston - Am I On Pause (Oliver Lieb Remix) -Silent Dreams BT - Dreaming (Lucid's 12" Club Mix) / Delerium - Silence (Fade Sanctuary Remix) -You Can See Half a World Away Cass & Slide - Perception (Vocal mix) / Oceanlab feat Justine Suissa - Satellite (Markus Schulz Remix) Act 10: -Second Sunshine The Space Brothers - Shine (Blake Jarrell and Jeff Devas Space Roomates Vocal Mix) / Sonorous - Second Sun -Liquid Sunset on Helsinki Forever Dreamwaver - Liquid MM / Three Drives - Sunset on Ibiza / Super8 & Tab - Helsinki Scorchin / Rapid Eye - Circa-Forever (R.E.Mix) Act 11: -Evolution of a Silent Earth Solarstone Vs Scott Bond - 3rd Earth / Jonas Steur - Silent Waves / Human Evolution - Human Evolution (Club Mix) -Hardy Heller - ICE 794 (Thanks To Berlin Dub Mix) - Burned with Blind Revelations King Of Clubs - Revelation (Airwave Remix) / Accadia - Blind Visions (Accadia Club Mix) / Armin van Buuren - Burned With Desire (Ronski Speed Extended Remix) - Control the Rush Aalto - Rush (Super8 vs Orkidea Remix) / Motorcycle - As The Rush Comes (Armin van Buuren's Universal Religion Mix) / Castaneda - Floor Control Act 12: - Juicy Transponder Industry The Green Martian – Industry / System F – Needlejuice -Questions must be Transponded Mauro Picotto – Transponder / David Forbes - Questions Must Be Asked (Magica Remix) Act 13: -Sincere Flakes Rising Matti Laamanen – Flakes / Firewall - Sincere (Pulser Mix) / Lost Witness - Red Sun Rising (Lange Remix) -Time to Seek Clear Blue Water Enmass - CQ (Seek You) / Envio - Time to Say Goodbye (Passiva Remix) / Oceanlab - Clear Blue Water (Ferry Corsten Remix) -Autumn Shivers George Hales - Autumn Falls (St John vs Locust Remix) / Armin van Buuren - Shivers (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Dub Mix) -Shadows of Iris Thomas Bronzwaer - Shadow World / Ronski Speed – Iris Act 14: -Believe in Solar Summers Calling Nightvision - Believin' (J&R Remix) / Solarstone – Solarcoaster / Airwave, Pedestrian - Seattle Calling / Andain - Summer Calling (Josh Gabriel Mix) (Acapella) -Unexpected Melodica Forever Leama - Melodica (Northface Mix) / Dymos - The Unexpected / Mr. Sam & Fred Baker - Forever Waiting -Catcher - Destiny Sunrise -AvalOne Insigma - Avalon (Midway Remix) / Pulser - Square One (Thrillseekers Remix) Act 15: -Release the Star Sky Veit - Sky (Magik Muzik Remix) / Solarstone – Release / Starsign - Taurus -Lightscape - Inner Warmth -You are Obsessed Tiësto, Junkie XL – Obsession / Ija (Aka Pulser) - You Are Here - The Mind Room Way Out West - Mindcircus (Gabriel & Dresden Remix) / Whiteroom - The White Room Act 16: -Sirocco - Destination -Lady Blues Flight on Xpander Airwaves Sasha – Xpander / PQM - The Flying Song (Markus Schulz' Renaissance Vocal) / Airwave – Ladyblue - Why Mushroom Therapy? Lolo - Why? / Mark Otten - Mushroom Therapy (Lightscape Mix) Act 17: -Ridgewalker - Find (Andy Moor Remix) - Can You Feel Tantrix? Sholan - Can You Feel (What I'm Going Thru) (The Thrillseekers Remix) / Tastexperience – Tantrix - Fallen in the Tranquil 80s Sarah McLachlan - Fallen (Gabriel & Dresden Anti Gravity Remix) / Yilmaz Altanhan – Eighties / Mark Otten - Tranquility (Markus Schulz Coldharbour Remix) -Open your Loving Arms Karen Overton - Your Loving Arms (Markus Schulz vs Elevation Intro Mix) / Nalin & Kane - Open your Eyes (Markus Schulz Remix) Act 18: - Tactical Hibernation from Vegas in the Sahara Solid Globe – Sahara / AR52 – Hibernation / Chicane - Autumn Tactics (The Thrillseekers Remix) / Agnelli & Nelson – Vegas - Connecting the Arctic Summer Waves Afterburn - North Pole / Blank & Jones - Watching the Waves (Van Bellen Remix) / Afterburn - Summer Sun / Matt Hardwick, Smith, Pledger - Connected (Vocal Mix) Act 19: -Mirco de Govia - Voller Sterne (Super 8 Remix) -Kyau & Albert - Made Of Sun (Hard Dub) -The Pride in your Urban Netherworld L.S.G - Netherworld (Oliver Prime Remix)/ Tillman Uhrmacher - The Pride In Your Eyes (Martin Roth Remix) / Tiësto - Urban Train (Cosmic Gate Remix) Act 20: -Someone Beyond the Moon Alpha Breed - Beyond The Moon / Ascension - Someone (Signum Vocal Remix) -Drowning Sacrosanct Alfa - Sacrosanct / Ronski Speed & Stoneface & Terminal - Drowning Sunlight (Dub Mix) -Abel Ramos - Aquarius (Randy Katana Remix) Act 21: -Jacob and Mendez - Deception (Benicio Remix) -Loco World Push - Strange World (2000 Remake) / Jas Van Houten – Loco Love -Danny C - The Twist (Ghost Mix) -Signs of Our Lives (Mistral) Morpheus – Signs / Active Sight - Out Of Our Lives / GTR - Mistral Act 22 : -Angels of Eternity Alibi - Eternity (Original IC Mix) / K-System - Guardian Angel (Cosmicman Remix) -Primo Lux - Turn Point -The Day of the Supernova Eclipse Fred Baker, Greg Nash - Lunar Eclipse / ATN - Miss A Day / Transa – Supernova / -Haak – Frenzy Act 23 : -The Sound of the First Goodbye Perpetuous Dreamer - The Sound Of Goodbye (Dark Matter Remix) / Jones & Stephenson - The First Rebirth (Airwave Remix) -Parastriker Signum - First Strike (Signum Signal 2004 Remake) / Antidote – Paraglider -Rank 1 - Awakening (Cosmic Gate Remix) -The Silent Message Cern - The Message (Northern Mix) / Randy Katana - In Silence (Txitxarro Mix) Act 24: -Urban Dimension Solar Factor - Urban Shakedown / Signum - Third Dimension - The Gift - The Seventh Day - Giuseppe Ottaviani - Through Your Eyes -Introspective Whispers Electrovoya – Whispers / Water Planet - Introspection (John Askew Mix) Act 25 : -Strange Little Indication S.H.O.K.K. - Isn't It All a Little Strange? (Krazy Nut Mix) / Marco V – Indicator -Marc Dawn - Expander (Flutlicht Remix) -Saltwater - The Legacy (Alphazone Mix) -Eon - Pocket Damage -Godds Pure Visions of Another Dimension Mojado Feat Mr Sam - Naranja (Dimitri Andreas Vision Mix) / Megamind - Taub (Picotto Mix) / Basic Dawn - Pure Thrust (Nu NRG Remix) / Marco V - GODD (V Dub) I apologise for the messy format, this isn't the usual way I put tracklists down on my website. But it is what it is. This is what's in the mix, just deal with it. This is split into 25 acts, and some might have a quirky little name to it. If you want to read the tracklist in a nicer format, click here (it will take you to the PDF version of this tracklist). But the main focus lies within the mix. It already had some positive feedback from the listeners, and if you want to keep this mix, you can even download it and take it with you, wherever you want to go. But as you can see, this has got a lot of epic Trance anthems in it. Can't fault the DJ for the tracklist nor the tracks selected. It does start off a tad slow. Not my favourite kind of Trance. It needs to have a quick pace, and that's NOT what we are getting at the beginning. The mix slowly builds up towards a wicked end hour, but to get there, that's a long journey. It is still enjoyable, but it's a tad too slow. Maybe after the 2 hour mark, that's when it becomes really interesting for me. I like the concept, and I hope he continues with mixes like this one, but hopefully a shorter version. It would make my life easier. But how can we say ''no'' to a nice Trance mix? It does have a great flow, but not 100%. Certain sections do flow well together, but others just sound a bit off. That doesn't happen very often though. Credit where credit is due. 6 hours behind the decks and composing such a mix is a tremendous thing to do. You should definitely check out the tracks and the mix, and immerse yourself into johnnydavison's latest mix. Best record? Are you kidding me? How can I choose from that many records? Can't do it, sorry! DJ: johnnydavison Genre/Style: Trance, Progressive Trance, Euphoric Trance, Uplifting Trance, Melodic Trance Mix Info: Chronicles of Trance 001 Length Mix: 06:00:00 Tracks: 164 (hundred-sixty-four) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 823 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: johnnydavison - Soundcloud Channel
- New Years Eve W/ Disco Twister (2024)
The year is slowly coming to an end. And what a year it has been, right? We had our ups and downs, and it will be a year most of us would like to forget. Not to worry, less than 48 hours until 2025 is upon us, so let's end the year with a blinding mix. One that you would not expect from me, but as I'm still feeling festive, I thought ''why not give something different a go?''. And that's exactly what I have done. How often do you see Disco mixes on this site? Correct, not that often. I think that I started to follow Goozer in 2023, after hearing his Easter mix. And from that moment on, my Soundcloud timeline is filled with Disco focussed mixes. Mix after mix. And every so often, I do pick one out and give it a go. But unfortunately, most of them don't come with a tracklist. This one, which you are about to listen to, does come with one, and also one added element: it's not just Goozer in the mix. For his latest mix, he also has got Disco Twister. It's not a back 2 back, but it's split into two segments: the first one is mixed by Goozer, and the second by Disco Twister. Unfortunately I don't know anything about either of these DJs, so we need to let the music speak. And it certainly speaks to me. We are now in this period in which Christmas songs are a no-go, and there aren't that many New Year songs. I can only think of ABBA. Why not end the year with some Disco? Goozer Inner Life feat Jocelyn Brown - I Like It Like That (Michael Gray Extended Mix) Risk Assessment - Party People (Original Mix) Drama & Flight Facilities - Dancing On My Own (Extended Mix) Mainline - Heat Up The House (Extended Mix) Shane D - Soul Shakin (Original Mix) Prospa & RAHH - This Rhythm (Extended Mix) Pacha & Dave Lee ZR - One Kiss (Dave's Heavenly Star Mix) Urban Blues Project feat Bobby Pruitt - We Are One (Art Of Tones Extended Remix) MDFC, Emanuel 'GQ' LeBlanc, Melanie Williams, Dr Packer - Make My Dreams A Reality (Dr Packer Extended Remix) Evelyn 'Champagne' King, Ezel, DJ Spen - Love Come Down (Ezel & DJ Spen Reproduction) Whitney Houston - Love Will Save The Day (Antonio Gentile & Bolinger Super Sounds Edit) Art Of Tones - The Magic Count (Original Mix) Bellaire - Feel The Heat (Secret Grooves Edit) Grant Nelson feat Lil Suze - Rush Disco Twister Otho & Grag - I'm Funky Les Bisous - Night Lover J ØRD - Momentum Purple Disco Machine - Get Up 24 Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence (De Soffer Remix) Foals - In Degrees (Purple Disco Machine Remix) Dirty Disco Stars - Galaxy Of Funk Da Funk Junkies - Tha Funky Soul Vibe Asley Slater, Brothers In Arts - You Got The Funk Romain Villeroy - Looking Up (Club Mix) Serge Funk - Sparkling Attitude Sparkling Attitude, DAN:ROS, Suki Soul - Disco Delight (DAN:ROS Remix) Not Without Friends - Mwah! The Cube Guys - I Love It (Club Mix) Richard Grey & Lissat - Welcome To My House Block & Crown - Shake Ya Rump Blue Boy - Remember Me (Fedde Le Grand Extended Remix) This has been on repeat for hours. And I'm loving it. The vibes are really good. And even though I'm not a Disco expert, I can tell that there's a difference between Goozer and Disco Twister's mix. But both mixes are worth listening to. Some serious dancefloor smashers. While most of us are signed off work for the last few days of the year, I was still working. I had to sort something out, but unfortunately, it didn't go my way. And it was painful. I had to sort it out before 01.01.25, and it seemed like nothing was going to work. But after putting this mix on, I put more effort into sorting my problem out, and now it's all done and dusted! Work has been completed, and I can finally say 'goodbye' to 2024. No more work.... for a few days.. This mix is certainly funky, and the response to this mix has been tremendous. And I can underline peoples comments on Soundcloud. This is funky, so sexy, and the songs are truly great. This is certainly a good replacement of any Christmas and NY tunes. I have had enough, bring on the funk, bring on the Disco, bring on 2025! Best song from each mix? ''One Kiss'' in Goozer's mix, 'You Got The Funk'' in Disco Twister's mix. Hope you have a fantastic NYE and please, remain safe. Don't do anything stupid. If you haven't got anything to do in the next few days, why not listen to this mix? DJs: Goozer & Disco Twister Genre/Style: Disco, Funk, House Mix Info: New Years Eve W/ Disco Twister Length Mix: 02:00:00 Tracks: 31 (thirty-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Goozer - Soundcloud Channel
- It's Beginning To Sound A Lot Like Christmas (2017)
It's Christmas Eve everyone! And you know what that means? The return of a Christmas classic! I've been reviewing it for the last few years, and it's been a stable item every year. Near Christmas, I would search for this mix, and share the joy it brings with you all, the readers. All five of you. But at least I'm sharing the joy with you all, and that's what Christmas is all about. It's also an easy way out: I already know what's in this mix and how it goes, so it's easy to type a review about. But it still makes me smile, and reminisce on a lost art, which is called Christmas Hardcore. A style that never caught on, which is funny, if you think about it. But it's for good reason. Boy, did the Hardcore scene release some crappy songs over the years, and when it comes to the Christmas Hardcore anthems, they aren't great. Just be honest. Funny, yes. But great? Not really. It could have potential to become something big, but it didn't. It's also a niche thing to make, as most of us will only listen to Christmas songs during the festive period. It wouldn't work throughout the remaining months. And remember, most of these songs were made between 1993 and 1994 (maybe 1995 too, not sure). Hardcore was still in development, so it was still rough around the edges. At least it brought a smile on our faces on how cheesy it was/is. Some songs have got great elements to it, if the Christmas bits were left out. But it is what it is, and we are stuck with Christmas Hardcore anthems that no one asked for, but I'm glad that we still have them. If the tracklist doesn't make you smile, nothing will. Rotterdam Termination Source - Merry X-Mess The S.T. Crew - Ravin' Angels The S.T. Crew - Christmas With S.T. Scott Brown - Start The Cavalry The Frosties - Frosty The Snowman Carlos Mirilla - Escarola Rob X-Mas - Happy Christmas Santasaurus-Rex - Up On A House Top Claustrophobia - X-Mas Rave Holy Shit - Now It's Christmas Davie Forbes - Bingle Jells Brothers In Crime - Sleigh Rave Winter Wonderland - Fuck Christmas Songs Sunblock-X - Caribbean X-Mas Claus S - Family X-Mass X-Mass Raver - Hallelujah Sensor - Rudolf The Rednose Ravedeer Santa For President - Santa Is Coming El Bruto - Silverbells Paul Elstak - Hosanna Brothers In Crime - 100% Christmas Scrooge - X-Mass Alone Scarface - Santawaus The Triplets - Marry X-Mazz D & F - No Sleep T'ill X-Mass Bang Crosby - I'm Dreaming Noise Gate - The Magic Sack The older I get, the funnier this mix becomes. The songs are still kind of unique, crap, and cheesy at the same time, and you would not hear them anywhere. No radio station would dare to play these, but thankfully History Of Happy Hardcore decided to make a mix, and what a mix it became. A yearly tradition, and one that brings us joy. Live, love, and laugh. And laughing, I certainly did. Just look at the inventiveness of the artist names. Claus S? Scrooge? Santa For President? The Frosties? Come on, that shit is hilarious. How much did they smoke when they made these songs and came up with the names? The songs could have had potential, if only the Christmas elements were removed. But what would we have listened to during this festive period? Exactly, nothing but actual Christmas songs. We need this more than ever. We need to rave, 24/7, 365 days a year. I think every year I always linger towards the finest Hardcore anthems in this mix, and it's either 'The Magic Sack' or 'Marry X-Mazz'. This year I'm not going to choose, they are both the best. And funny as fuck. Have a jolly Christmas, and we will see each other at the other side (of Christmas!). And why not have a bit of banter during Christmas? Have a laugh, drive your family mad with probably the silliest Christmas mix ever made. DJ : The History Of Happy Hardcore Genre/Style : Hardcore, Gabber, Happy Hardcore Mix Info : It's Beginning To Sound A Lot Like Christmas Length Mix : 01:36:05 Tracks : 27 (twenty-seven) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud) : CLICK HERE File Size : 235,6 MB File Type : mp3 Release Year: 2017 Audio : Stereo Sample Rate : 44,1 kHz More Information : The History Of Happy Hardcore - Soundcloud Channel
- The Only Hardcore Yearmix That Matters 2024 - Mixed By Sound Abuse
The end of the year is near. And we will be seeing a lot of End Of Year mixes, and the first one I encountered, has been made by Sound Abuse. And as per previous Sound Abuse mixes, they are slightly harder and rougher. And once you had a look at the tracklist, you know the tracks are hard as fuck. They've done a tremendous job, by cramming in 51 records in a 57 minute long mix. So you get what you want to hear. But the main question is: is this the only mix that matters, the only yearmix? You tell me. I do love yearmixes. They always highlight the great achievements of the year. Or the lowest, depending on how you perceive music that year, or the quality of the music. And it also depends on the quality of the mix. But overall the mixes are great, and they always select the finest songs of the year. This one is no exception. And as I'm not following the current scene as much as I should have done, it's nice to hear what actually has been released throughout the year. I've lost a bit of love for the current Hardcore sound. It's not what I like. I am a bit more focussed on the early/oldskool sound. It is nice to see it is still alive and kicking, but it ain't for me. But there's still enough to explore, and there might be some hidden gems in this mix which I do like. Who knows? The only way to find out, is to listen to this mix and see if anything interests me. In the end, it is still Hardcore, and it's still better than anything played on the radio nowadays. Autist - Astral Projection 100 Kilo Maarten - We Always Do This (Ophidian Remix) Ghost In The Machine - Treachery The Man Unknown - Direction Society Will Fall - Everyday In Disguise Fracture 4 - Darkness Reshape E-Noid - Spell My Name Mindustries - Memory Lane Mad & Darkcontroller - Industrial Souls RZV & Valak - Tears In The Forest Demanufacturer - Decathect Cancel - Silent Treatment (Embrionyc Remix) Starving Insect - The Blind Idiot God Sound Abuse - The Reaper DJ Ruffneck - My Mind Staid (Rawcore VIP by STLTH) Angerfist & Gaston Zani - The Dark Of The Night AVLM & Sacerdos Vigilla - Circuit Breaker Raver Blaster - Level Radar Anthem T-Junction & Meagashira - I Believe Darksider - Broken World DJ E-Rush - Fuck You Man (The Darkcreator vs E-Rush 2024 Refix) The Relic - A Journey Beyond The Edges Of The Mind Nightshift - Run From Yourself Promo - Fuck The Rumours (Tha Playah Remix) Furyan & Broken Minds - Evil Identity Cause Of Death - Empire Business MiDiJ - Broken Beat Chaos Project - Cooking Up Your Brain Madnezz & Alex B - The Destroyer Of Worlds Shock - Life's A Bitch MD&A - Bass In Your Face Rob Gee - This Is My Sound (Explicit) Earburst - Sweet N Sour DJ Salvo - Boom System Unexist & Art Fighters & Satronica - Audio Warfare Viruz - Time Machine Differens & E-Villain - Real Street Shit AK-Industry - Nu Skool Neophyte & Restrained - Generation Nightmare Predator - Turbulence (Hellsystem Remix) Crushjaw - Crazytown The Carnage Corps - Fuck Your God Cyberstruct - It Ends At The Beginning Deathmachine - Kinetic Syberius - Love & Hate Negative A - The Fakes The Satan - Move Tematic - Buckle Up Jony K - Suffer (Brutal Force Remix) Dustrializer - Rise Up Together The DJ Producer - The Metaphysical Multiverse Oh boy, this was an interesting tracklist to type. Why, you might ask? Well, because I'm not familiar with most names in this list, or their tracks. I should feel ashamed, and I do. But these names, they don't ring any bells, besides the ones who have been around for at least a decade or two. Thankfully this mix isn't filled with Frenchcore or piep-kicks, as they would drive me mad. Thankfully Sound Abuse has picked records from styles I do appreciate: Industrial, Doomcore, Techno, and even Slowcore. Uptempo is still a style I need to appreciate more. I should invest more time in the current Hardcore scene, maybe that could be my 2025 resolution. It is a very hard mix with some serious hitters. If you are into Hardcore, there's a lot in here you might like. Even I liked the 'slower' stuff, the ones that represent the early sound the most. Towards the end of the mix it goes harder and tougher and faster, but give me the beginning any day. Especially when 'We Always Do This' hits. And 'Treachery'. Those are my favourite records. How did you perceive 2024? Was it a good year for Hardcore? Are you digging the current sound? Which record is your favourite in this mix? It's a solid mix, and one you should definitely check out. Maybe to be reintroduced to Hardcore, like myself, or just to reminisce on those records released in this glorious year. Act: Sound Abuse Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, New Millennium, Rave, Hard Techno, Industrial Hardcore, Doomcore, Uptempo, Slowcore, Darkcore Mix Info: The Only Hardcore Yearmix That Matters 2024 - Mixed By Sound Abuse Length Mix: 00:57:36 Tracks: 51 (fifty-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 131 mb File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Sound Abuse - Soundcloud Channel
- Skizz - ShropCore Vol 1 (2024)
DJ Skizz! Now that's a throwback! I don't think I've reviewed a mix made by him for quite some time now. The last one I could find was back in 2012, which is a very long time ago. He has had a few mixes released on his Soundcloud channel, but I think they have gone by me. I don't know what happened, but I profusely apologise that it's taken 12 years to review a new mix. But his latest mix is here, which is called 'Shropcore Volume One', and it's got some brand new UK Hardcore anthems, including a few of his own productions. Not sure what the name represents. Shropcore? Is that a new name for UK Hardcore made by people in Shropshire? You tell me. But whatever the name represents, it's all about the music. And this mix contains a lot of new material from Skizz and others too. The majority of records I've never heard before, so I dive into this mix not knowing anything at all. And that's a pleasant experience. Let's hear this Shropcore mix, right? It's as good as you want it to be. If you are open minded and let the new UK Hardcore sound in, you might appreciate this mix. And if you want to learn more about Skizz and what he's got to offer, why not give this mix a go. The artists names are all well known, so you won't be disappointed in the selection. But it's down to you, if you like it or not? It does represent the new and the old sound in one. A bit of the old and new, who doesn't want to hear that? In-Effect & Impulse Riders - Written In The Stars Technikore & JTS feat Niki Mac - Always Darwin - Illuminate The Sky Paul Manx - Summer Dayz (Creed Remix) De Ziro feat Noortje - Love Can Pull Us Through Klubfiller - Don't Wanna Know Technikore - Never Gunna Say Goodbye Outforce & Hartshorn - Low Freaqz Fracus & Skizz - More Than Words Nuton - Care For Me Fracus - Restart Skizz & De Ziro - Shining In The Dark Fracus - Waiting For The Sun Fracus & Skizz - Too Much In My Head Impulse Riders - Can't Resist Darwin - Scared & Fierce Fracus & Skizz - Feels Like Heaven Darwin - I'll Be There Outforce & Gregor Le Dahl - Break The Alarm Technikore & JTS - With You I really like the direction it takes us. It's got some banging UKHC anthems, And I always love discovering new music, and this mix is filled with new music. Skizz has done a very pleasant job in making an hour long mix with 20 records, including a few of his own. And it's cool to see him working alongside Fracus, who's obviously a very big name in the scene. But Skizz not only played his own records, but also a few by other names, such as Nuton, Technikore, Darwin, Klubfiller, and more. This mix takes me back in time. It's got some banging tunes, and these records resonate the 'early' UKHC sound I am missing. A throwback to the golden years. And it seems that Skizz goes down that route: his records have got that early HU sound. It goes all insane when 'Shining In The Dark' starts. What a big anthem. Proper UKHC vibes, and the vocals... I do love the vocals. A great track, and the best one in this mix. Hopefully it won't be another 12 years until I find another Skizz mix. But even if it does take 12 years, hopefully the reintroduction is as great as this mix. I thoroughly enjoyed it! DJ: Skizz Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, UKHC Mix Info: Skizz - Shropcore Vol 1 Length Mix: 00:58:40 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Skizz - Soundcloud Channel
- Ravert - Klassieke Klappers 2008 Part I (Hardstyle Classics) (2024)
Sunday! One day closer to Christmas. But as we did focus on the festive season and reviewed a mix which was solely dedicated to Christmas, today we ain't going to do that. We are going back in time, to 2008. Ravert, the man behind the mix, made a mix dedicated to 2008 and the glorious Hardstyle anthems that were released in that year. This is part one, so expect more to come. But for now, we focus on the first mix, and it being 2 hours long with 42 records, it's a big pill to swallow. But see this more as a paracetamol and not Vicodin. A pleasant pill. I am a Hardstyle fanatic, and have spent many hours listening to it. I think that (for me) 2008 was a fantastic year. A lot of the tracks in this mix are very memorable to me. And they've also stood the test of time. Whereas the majority of current anthems are easily forgettable, not when it comes to the anthems from 2008. Go to any party where they play Hardstyle, and they will certainly play a few from 2008. If not, it's a shitty party. I remember going to my local CD store and purchasing whatever was available. I was so much into Hardstyle, no other style really could compete with the sheer power of it. Don't get me wrong, Gabber, Trance and UK Hardcore were still in my top 10, but Hardstyle was everything to me. And to see so many great songs in one mix, that just made my day! A-Lusion - Veritas Hardstyle Masterz - Junior Headhunterz - Reloaded Part 2 Tuneboy - I Will Grow Dr Rude vs Qatja S - Clean N Crunchy D-Block & S-Te-Fan - Evolutionz D-Block & S-Te-Fan - Music Made Addict A-Lusion - Perfect It (Frontliner Remix) Noisecontrollers - Venom Frontliner - Spacer Project One - Blame It On The Music 2 Best Enemies - Phases (TBY Romantic Mix) The KGBs - Yerba Diabolika (TBY Mix) The Prophet feat Wildstylez - Alive! Project One - The Story Unfolds Da Tweekaz - The Past Noisecontrollers - Shreek Intractable One - Play The Games The Masochist - Idmf (Wildstylez Remix) Davide Sonar - All Of Me D-Block & S-Te-Fan feat MC Villain - Part Of The Hard Da Tweekaz - Da Bomba Headhunterz - Last Of The Mohicans Zappaman - Rude Talk (Hack Mix) Abject - In Our Memories Abyss & Judge - Shadows Wildstylez - Revenge Headhunterz & Wildstylez - Life Beyond Earth Zatox - So High Scope DJ - Rock Hypnotic Frontliner - Tuuduu Dozer - The Church Of The Darkside Headhunterz - Just Say My Name Zany & Noizecontrollers - Delomelancum Project One - Fantasy Or Reality Brennan Heart - Memento Wildstylez - Truth The Raiders & Nasty Boyz - Disk Warrior Psyko Punkz - Hardest Heartz Technoboy - Rage (A Hardstyle Song) D-Block & S-Te-Fan - Kingdom Francesco Zeta - Fairyland This certainly made my heart beat faster. So many big anthems are in here, which also underline the fact that 2008 was a tremendous year. I still miss a few records, but hopefully they will appear in the second instalment of Ravert's mix. A great selection of anthems. It's nice to hear these songs again. And there are some tremendously insane, timeless classics in here. Of course you can have a whole debate which is the biggest song of 2008. Was it Frontliner's 'Spacer', or was it 'Rage' by Technoboy? Headhunterz also did a lot of damage back in the day. But to me, the most underrated and most powerful anthem was the one made by A-Lusion, which was called 'Veritas'. I do adore that record with every fibre in my body. It's this kind of Hardstyle I do miss a lot. This sound is so refreshing to hear again. No piep kicks or any short shitty edits, but pure unadulterated anthems. Time to build up to a fantastic climax, and thousands of ravers loosing their minds of the dancefloors. It might have been more euphoric back in the day, but that's exactly what I miss. I miss the character building within each song. Now it's just quick build up and shitty short edits, but back then, the producer took you on a journey. And they were pleasant journeys. A brilliant mix by Ravert. A few minor mistakes, but nothing to write home about. Go and check out this mix, and wait for the second instalment. Hopefully it's going to be as good, or even better! DJ: Ravert Genre/Style: Hardstyle, Early Hardstyle Mix Info: Ravert - Klassieke Klappers 2008 Part I (Hardstyle Classics) Length Mix: 01:59:50 Tracks: 42 (fourty-two) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 276 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Ravert - Soundcloud Channel
- Smurfy Claus - Xmas pop mega-mix (2020 update)
OK, OK. Let's address the elephant in the room. It's nearly Christmas. And I've been listening to Christmas songs on and off since mid June of this year. Just a few more days of hearing those songs again, and then we have to say goodbye for 2024, but they will return in 2025. Normally I would only review 'normal' mixes, but today I decided to give a rather unusual mix a go. One you would only listen to during the last month of the year. And it's mixed by DJ Smurf. Or Smurfy Claus. Or whatever his name is lol. No Hardcore edits, no Gabber remixes, no Hardstyle kicks, just pure Christmas songs. The only difference might be the speed each songs is played at. But everything else stays the same. It's those songs you hear on the radio everywhere. Or if you dare to go outside and walk into big buildings we call 'shops', you might hear them there too. You cannot turn the radio or TV on without hearing these. And some will bring a smile on your face... and others might anger you. Every year the question arises: which one is the best and which is the worst. Well, both are in Smurf's mix. And I'm very passionate about my reasoning, which I won't go into today, otherwise no one will visit this website ever again. Instead, let us focus on the mix and the tunes played. You know them all, and you might love them all.... Unless you are Scrooge. Which I probably am. Chris Rea - Driving Home For Christmas Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime Jona Lewis - Stop The Cavalry The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone Wham! - Last Christmas Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas Boney M - Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord Diana Ross & The Supremes - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You (DMC RKL Soulful Christmas Club Mix) East 17 - Stay Another Day Cliff Richard - Mistletoe & Wine Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday The Beach Boys - Little Saint Nick Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Lets Party The Pogues feat Kristy MacColl - Fairytale Of New York Run DMC - Christmas In Hollis OK. This is indeed a fun mix. Don't take this mix too seriously, as it's a Christmas one. We should take each other not serious during the festive period: we even buy bad Christmas jumpers and walk around all proudly with them on. It brings a smile on my face. Obviously the majority of records are on the radio now 24/7, but two of these are not, which I found interesting. Mariah's song. Well, this version I've never encountered, and also Run DMC's song. Never heard it before, but it is certainly funky. It's put the funk in Christmas music. My favourite Christmas song? 'Last Christmas'. And the worst one? By far, it is 'Fairytale Of New York'. Boy, do I genuinely despise this song. I genuinely hate that song. Also, do you consider East 17s song to be a Christmas song? My opinion is no, but what's yours? It's a fun mix. Not flawless, but Smurf was having a great time, and that's what matters. Have a holly jolly Christmas, everyone. DJ: Smurf Genre/Style: Pop, Christmas Mix Info: Smurfy Claus - Xmas pop mega-mix (2020 update) Length Mix: 01:06:55 Tracks: 19 (nineteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 153 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2020 More Information: DJ Smurf - Soundcloud Channel
- 2000 AD Hard Trance (2024)
The end of the year is slowly creeping up upon us, and we will all be very busy, so we won't have enough time to sit down and enjoy ourselves. Don't you worry, I've got your back! There will be a few reviews for you to read, and they might give you the right mix you would like to listen to over the next few days. The first one is one J.O.E. made a month ago, and the focus lies solely with Hard Trance from around the Millennium. Don't know what the cover picture represents, certainly not anything to do with Hard Trance. But who cares? It's nearly Christmas, so left dive straight into the mix. No mucking about. When Hardcore/Gabber faded into the underground in 1999, I decided that it was time for me to venture into a new world. One that I had not followed that much before, but I was interested in already. That was going to be Trance music, but which side of Trance? Of course the harder side of it. It did not resemble Hardcore in any way, shape or form, but at least it was hard. Ish. The late 90s and early 00s were great years for Trance, in general. Many ravers will remember those awesome tunes, those that dominated the dancefloors. J.O.E. selected a few from around that time, and included a few which I've not heard before. He always delivers, and his mixes are awesome. But is his Hard Trance mix a good one? Or is it one you should leave? Active Sight - The Search For Freedom Ricky Effe - Sector .30 (Sector Mix) Astral Inc. - Remember (Pulsedriver Remix) DJ Worris - Don't Give It Up (DJ Gary Mix) Triple Concept - Tonetwister (Auto Mix) Blade Attack - Waterloops Flutlicht - Ahema (DJ Giotto's Mix) Nostrum - Brainchild (DJ Taucher Remix) DJ Passion - Pitch Black Digger - Church Of Ra Liquid Motion - Planet Silence Tillmann Uhrmacher feat Peter Ries - Bassfly Push - Till We Meet Again Jam-X & De Leon - Das Licht Extreme Trax - Final Fantasy Solid Sleep - Back To The Mind (Junk Project Remix) Jam-X & De Leon - Hold On Digger - Nunuki Hardworld - Dreamgarden Moni B - Stripped 2000 (Sanity Mix) Albion - Luxoria DJ Passion - Tha P-Anthem This is a very good looking tracklist, but what's more important, is the actual mix. And it's as good as you would expect it to be. J.O.E. has done it yet again. A marvellous mix, which also received a lot of positive feedback on Soundcloud. And I underline those comments. It's a tight mix, and the start of the mix is immense. It starts off with such a tremendous record, I keep on repeating that one. But the rest of the mix also contains awesome records. Boy, does this mix take me back to my younger years or what?! I devoured Hard Trance back in the day, and it's been a huge and important factor of my youth. Yes, Gabber will never be replaced as my first true love, but Hard Trance is close second. It's yet another epic mix. And it's always pleasant to see DuMonde a.k.a. Jam-X & De Leon in a mix. Those were my favourite Hard Trance producers back in the day. And of course Push. If he's in a mix, it's going to be a good one. J.O.E. has given us a tremendous mix to celebrate the last few days of 2024. Fuck those Christmas anthems, play some more Hard Trance, eh? DJ: J.O.E. Genre/Style: Hard Trance, Trance Mix Info: 2000 AD Hard Trance Length Mix: 01:19:17 Tracks: 22 (twenty-two) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: J.O.E. - Soundcloud Channel
- Tribute to Thunderdome @ Elderly Care Massive summer of 2024
Elderly Care Massive. Now that's a statement. Sounds like an underground crew. Truth be told, I've never heard of this massive before, or this event, but as it took place in Sweden, it probably didn't appear on my radar, as I've never been to Sweden. Would like to go one day. I did do a quick search, and this event had a lot of unknown artists perform there, but the set I am about to talk about, was the one by Miss Armida. Why her set? Well, because it could be the best set of the year for me. She was announced as a huge 90s gabba and Happy Hardcore lover, and you can tell that she loves the same songs I grew up with. I am a huge Hardcore fan. Be it happy or not. I grew up, listening to it from 1993 to the present day, and I'm always extremely happy to find sets that have a) a tracklist and b) big records. Miss Armida has picked 19 records for her hour long set, and those records are extremely dope as fuck. I don't think I've encountered a set before where each record in it represented my past so beautifully. These are 100% the records of my youth. And I'm not kidding. These are really the finest Hardcore anthems from the 90s. I love each and every one of them, and during the 90s, these were the records on my Thunderdome collection which would be played over and over. She picked these records, crammed them into her set, and the result is a fantastic set, which has been on repeat for a few days now. I felt young again. And if a set does that to me, it's a winner. But which records did she pick, which represents my youth the most? Ohm - Trip To Paradise (Hardcore Revival Mix) 50% Of The Dreamteam - B With U Trancehistory - Doo Dey (DJ Dione Remix) Body Lotion II - Make You Dance Naked Steel - Vive La France Sim, B-ernd & Wax - Face Off James Daltan meets DJ X-Ess - Bed Time Nitrogen - Bad Bwoy Wedlock - Ruffneck (Sound Of The Drum & The Bass) The Scotchman - Get Busy Time Creepozoids - One More Time Duo Pennotti - Addicted II Raves DJ Weirdo & DJ Sim - Go Get Busy (Hardcore Edit) Chosen Few - Name Of The DJ (Original Mix) Masters Of Ceremony - Hardcore To Da Bone DJ Dione - Suckerz Search & Destroy - Don't Need Nobody Scott Brown vs DJ Rab S - Now Is The Time 3 Steps Ahead - Drop It (Original Mix) Seriously, this brings back a lot of memories. They were literally the best of the best when they were released. And they did a lot of damage on the dancefloors all over the world. They still do, actually. She has picked 19 amazing records, and normally I would pick my favourite, but I couldn't do it. I simply could not. Maybe I just pick the least favourite record? 'One More Time'. A good song, but not the best. Still fits into this mix nicely. But then the favourite record? God, I can't do it. But what I can say, is that it's cool to hear 'Bed Time' in a mix. Such an underrated song, not played that often. But I also like 'Get Busy Time', 'Ruffneck', Make You Dance', 'Name Of The DJ', and of course 'Hardcore To Da Bone'. There's simply too many to choose from. This is such a dope set. The flow is good, and the songs are good. This set brings a smile on my face, and a tear to my eye, as they don't make them like they used to. Nor does the present day Hardcore sound anything like this. Maybe it's because I'm getting too old to get used to the 'new' sound? ''When you're too old to die young''. One day I will be 'old'. But, if I'm being honest, I'll still be listening to Hardcore to the day I die. My ear functionality might have changed dramatically, but it will still be pounding my eardrums. I can't picture my life without 90s Hardcore music. That sounds like a living Hell to me. Give me more sets like this one please. Miss Armida, your set can be considered one of the best of 2024, that's for sure! Ps. unfortunately my website won't allow the Soundcloud player to be added, but make sure you click on the link below for the mix. It's worth your time! DJ: Miss Armida Genre/Style: Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, Gabber, 90s Hardcore Liveset Info: Recorded @ Elderly Care Massive Summer Of 2024 Length Liveset: 01:00:04 Tracks: 19 (nineteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Miss Armida - Soundcloud Channel
- Sander Kleinenberg - Live @ Innercity, Amsterdam Rai 21-12-2002 (2024)
Sander Kleinenberg. Another DJ I've seen a few times over the years. Can't remember when it was, the first time I heard him play. Was it maybe Mysteryland? Or was it maybe at a local party, in Limburg (The Netherlands)? Which party it wasn't, was Innercity 2002. Still to this day a regretful decision I made, to not go. The line-up looked insane, and little did we all know, only 4 more editions until it disappeared. As most of you will know, I went to the 2000nd edition, held in the Amsterdam RAI. And I could have gone to the 2002 edition, but I didn't. What a fool I was! €45 for a line up that included the following names: Benjamin Bates, Kevin Saunderson, Lady Dana, Marco V, Sven Vath, Tiesto, Benny Rodrigues, Dave Clarke, UMEK, Laidback Luke, Futureshock, Sister Bliss, Joost van Bellen, Wideboys, Bart Thimbles, Olav Basoski, and many more. In 2024 money that would be at least €150+. right? Even solo acts would charge more nowadays compared to the events held in the early 2000nd. Insane to think that things have changed that dramatically. I do remember hearing Lady Dana's set on ID&T Radio, but I can't remember if I stayed awake for Sander Kleinenberg's set, or if it was actually broadcasted on the day. That I don't know. Someone did upload it kindly a few years ago, and now I'm reliving the night that never was. And with Sander you know you will get the finest House and Trance anthems. And boy, does this set contain some epic anthems that have stood the test of time! It's a seriously insane set, can't wait for you to listen to it: Ricky Montanari & Davide Ruberto - Hold It Down Jas - Soul Doing Dishes (Luke Fair Mix) ID - ID Capoeira Twins - Vanish (Flatline Mohican Vocal Mix) Depeche Mode - Only When I Lose Myself (Lexicon Avenue Remix) Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me (Medway Mix) Rokk Wild - Come Closer (Pronti & Kalmani Remix) Sander Kleinenberg - Buenos Aires Michael Burns - Corrective Tones (Panoptic 'Open Sky' Mix) Filterheadz - Protection Steve Porter - Definitive Form (Jumpin' Dub) Gloat - Wuarp DJ Remy - Dustsucker Agoria - I'm Simply Not There (Da Fresh Remix) Snakemen - Afrika Underworld - Two Months Off (King Unique Sunspots/Vocal Mix) Moguai - U Know Y Spork - Freek Like Me DJ Remy - Scrambled DJ Disciple feat Suzy - Yes (Lee Cabrera Dub Mix) This is a proper throwback to the golden years. So many great anthems in this 2 hour long set, but leave that to Sander Kleinenberg, he knows how to get the people dancing. And I regret not going, I seriously do regret it. I should have gone to it. But I just searched for who played at Innercity 2000, and it was Sander too! So I'm not feeling that bad anymore. This set has got a lot of wicked songs you don't hear that often anymore. One of the track I had never heard before, and the darkness that surrounds it, it makes me extremely happy. Maybe because I'm a dark individual, but 'Only When I Lose Myself' is such a fantastic track. You need to hear it on the dancefloor to feel it. I can only catch a glimpse, and I can only imagine how cool it would have been, hearing this out loud. Nothing negative to mention. An absolute ace set by a legendary DJ and producer. Loving the vibes, loving the tracks. The two hours fly by, and when everything is good, that's exactly what you want to hear. You should check this set out right now, you will not be disappointed. If you went to Innercity 2002, how was it? Please don't say it was good. Don't want to feel sad anymore... DJ: Sander Kleinenberg Genre/Style: House, Trance, Progressive House, Progressive Trance Liveset Info: Recorded @ Innercity 2002 Length Liveset: 02:02:52 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2002 More Information: Sander Kleinenberg - Official Website
- The DJ Producer & Simon Underground Live @ Thunderdome ID&T Radio 07-11-2001 (2024)
I'm a tad confused, but that should not come as a surprise. But it's been on my mind for a few years, maybe a few decades. This set you are about to listen to, which was a set by Simon Underground and The DJ Producer, was it recorded at Thunderdome 2001, or was it a set for ID&T radio, which was broadcasted in 2001? Some sites do state this was a set from Thunderdome 2001, and others state it was for ID&T's own radio station? I'm confused. I just follow the title of this set as it's published this way on Soundcloud. I don't think I've been to this Thunderdome. Not a 100% sure, as some events were a blur. That might be because of the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed by yours truly. I do remember finding this set on a dodgy website somewhere, and playing it over and over again on a simplistic MP3 player. Well, those were the years of sharing through unofficial channels, right? Please don't tell me I was the only one? How else would I be able to listen to ID&T radio? I lived in the Southern part of the Netherlands, and as far as I can tell, we had no reception whatsoever. So we were buggered. But all in all, this has been one of my most listened to downloaded set of all time. There's so much brutal force in this set, nothing that can be competed with. Even the current Hardcore sound isn't as dark as noughties Hardcore. Just have a listen to this, and share your opinion. Also, 23 years after its release, I have finally found a tracklist that goes alongside this mix! I am so happy! Evil Activities - X-Tinction The Outside Agency - Metal Slug The Chicken Farmer - Cyclone Fallen Angel - The Walls Are Alive Zanthrax - My Project Program 2 - Twister Kenny Kramp - Touching God D-Syndrome & Face Hoover - Judgement Day E-Man - Under My Command Le Chat Noir - Moove Pilldriver - Apocalypse Never Face Hoover - Rave Machine (Phuture Mix) Carlos Murphy - The Dawn Of Man Omar Santana - Beat Down Radium - Tapette Core Production Night School Team - Juno Experience 6 Signs Of Chaos - Untitled X-Core - Field (Slavefriese Remix) Celsius - Dark Overdrive Machines - In The Machine (GTO Remix) Double Face - La Matrice Come on, where do you find these records? This is probably the most obscure set I've come across in decades. This set is composed of records you won't find anywhere else. Name me one mix that has more than one of these records in it. I always loved the darker tone of Simon Underground and The DJ Producer. This set embraced the 'new' sounding Hardcore which ID&T was pursuing. It didn't pan out that way, but at least we had a few years in which the darker side of Hardcore took over our worlds. You either loved it or hated it, and for the most part I didn't like it that much, but why did this set work for me? Maybe because of these specifically chosen records. They seemed to work for me. Don't know why. The intro is brutal, and from that moment on, it goes to the darkest depths of Hell. Simon Underground and The DJ Producer do take us on a journey through Hell, and we come out at the other end, bewildered and flustered. And a very sweaty mess. How can you sit still? Move your f**king ass, right now! Get up and RAVE. I still love this set. One of my all time favourite. A set I would listen to, whenever I want to go 'back in time'. These two legendary producers and DJs did do a tremendous set, and it still stood the test of time. Go ahead, and give it a go. Best record? Oh, very tricky, as I've got two: 'Judgement Day' and 'Moove'. What are your favourite records from this set, recorded at Thunderdome 2001 or not.... DJs: Simon Underground, The DJ Producer Genre/Style: Hardcore, Doomcore, Industrial Hardcore, Techno Liveset Info: Recorded @ Thunderdome 2001/ID&T Radio 2001 Length Liveset: 00:59:32 Tracks: 21 (twenty-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2001 More Information: ID&T - Official Website
- Hardcore To The Bone Best Of 01 - 09 (2024)
It's Sunday evening. It's dark and cold outside. And for a huge part of the UK, it's very windy outside. Hope everyone is staying comfortably inside, and doesn't go out when not needed. Stay indoors, I've got you covered. I've got something special for you all to listen to. Someone pointed out to me that this mix existed. And that someone is the one who actually made this mix. Infrasound is the name of the DJ, and the DJ decided to make a fantastic mix, focussed on the noughties. And before you all get too excited and think it's about European Hardcore: no, it's not. This mix is dedicated to UKHC, and the best years of UKHC: 2001 to 2009. It initially came without a tracklist, but Infrasound was kind enough to create one. I decided to give it a go, and now it's been on repeat since this morning. And I'm not the only one who has discovered this mix: it has already had fantastic responses to it. It contains 36 records in a 2 hour and 40 minute long mix. No quick mix, just a mix that takes its time for each record. And I love that. But it's not the length which makes the mix worth while or not: it's all about the records. And that's the main question here... Are they good? Short answer: yes. Obviously, if you are to make a mix dedicated to a magical decade, you need to bring out the big guns, the big hits, and Infrasound has done exactly that. Nearly 3 hours of pure, undiluted UKHC anthems. And as a connoisseur of UKHC, I do know a good mix when I look at the tracklist, and this tracklist is sexy. Truly sexy, and full of the big hits. And that's certainly going to put a smile on your face. Well, I'm sitting here with a smile on my face, so I bet you that you will have the same smile on your face. If not, give it some time. Which records were used to compose this mix? Scott Brown - Elysium+ Sy & Unknown - Bring Me Round To Love (Scott Brown's Evolution Remix) Scott Brown & Cat Knight - All About You Darren Styles - Takin' Me Higher Stargazer - Ultimate High (Breeze & Styles Remix) Dougal & Gammer feat Jenna - Paradise Mickey Skeedale feat Jenna - Through The Darkness (Dougal & Gammer Remix) Dougal & Gammer - Fires In The Sky Scott Brown - Turn Up The Music (Breeze & Styles Remix) Eclipse feat Melvina - 24/7 (Breeze & Styles Remix) Lisa Abbott - Blow Me Away (Breeze & Styles Remix) Breeze & Styles - You're Shining Eclipse - Be Happy Scott Brown - Rock You Softly Paradise - See The Light (Sy & Unknown Remix) Brisk & Ham - Crazy Love Brisk & Ham - Crazy Love (Breeze & Styles Remix) Plus System - Come On (Sy & Unknown Remix) DJ Kurt - Rock Ya Hardcore Re-Con - Bang 9 Breeze & Styles - Electric Breeze & Styles - Sonic Billy Daniel Bunter & Jon Doe - Need Your Emotion (Dougal & Gammer Remix) Darren Styles - Getting Better Brisk & Ham - Angel Eyes (Re-Con Remix) Darren Styles - Cutting Deep System F - Cry (Re-Con Remix) Breeze & Styles - Heart Beats United In Dance - Still The One Dougal & Gammer - All The Tears I've Cried Visa - Fly Away (Hixxy Remix) Asa & S1 feat Lou Lou - Makin' Me Wanna Dance (Sy & Unknown Remix) Darren Styles - Save Me Gammer & Cat Knight - A New Feeling Dougal & Gammer - Rock This Brisk & Vagabond - The Time Has Come Told you that this mix was filled with the big hits, didn't I? My God, this is a fantastic looking tracklist, and the mix itself is great too, but we'll get to that in a minute. But for now, let's acknowledge the tracklist and the sheer quality of anthems picked. They dominated our lives throughout the noughties, and did make us extremely happy. Why did it go away, this kind of UKHC? Why does time move forward, and why can't we rave like we did in the noughties? This could have also been an appreciation mix for the biggest names in the scene. As you've noticed, there's a lot of repeating names, like Brisk & Ham, Dougal & Gammer, Breeze & Styles, Scott Brown, and more. But there's a good reason for that: they made UKHC into this wonderful thing. Without their music, we would not be anywhere. And I'm not 100% sure, but would we even be as big as we were? They were, and still are, very influential producers/DJs. Infrasound's selection is great. Credit where credit is due. This is the ultimate big hit UKHC mix. It doesn't get any better than this. Fantastic mix, and no errors or anything that might ruin the experience. There's just too many great songs to pick from. I like them all. Some more than others, but they are still highly appreciated. No, I cannot pick one record, I simply cannot. You try and pick one from 36 amazing records. It's difficult. A solid mix. I don't care if the weather is turning outside, as long as we are inside, and the speakers are playing this mix, all is well in the world. Nothing can mess it up. Hopefully. DJ: Infrasound Genre/Style: UKHC, UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Hardcore To The Bone Best Of 01 - 09 Length Mix: 02:40:02 Tracks: 36 (thirty-six) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Infrasound - Soundcloud Channel
- A Tribute To Jump [2] (2024)
Silvio Aquila, the man who made this mix, asked a question on Soundcloud, and it's a ridiculous question. One that should not even be asked. His question is 'Do you think jumping is a crime?'. Of course it isn't. What kind of question is that? But it does look a tad silly, that I have to acknowledge. But jumping nor Jumpstyle should be considered a crime, as it has made me very happy when I was younger. Maybe my 'anger' toward the silly dance is the fact that I couldn't do it, nor did I have the patience to learn it. Ah well, whatever the reason is, I know it's justifiable. But Jumpstyle is awesome. Last year, I found his first instalment, and this month he released his second mix in his Jump focussed mix series. And it has indeed brought back many memories, and not just the dance (let's forget about the silly jumping, and let's focus on the music, shall we?). It was around that time that I started to be a member of the tuning community, and 'pimped' out my car with a much better stereo system. One that literally blew my rear windscreen to pieces. Better speakers, better subwoofer and everything. And Jumpstyle fitted right in, as the bass was on point. And you will find a lot of those bass driven records in Silvio's latest mix. And my current car might not have the same sound power as my first car, but it's still capable of trembling my windows ferociously. And my neighbours know when I'm coming home, as I'll be loud enough to wake them all up. Jumpstyle is awesome. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The music might not have been as rough and tough as Hardcore/Gabber or anything else, but it still made ravers dance until the break of dawn. And I was one of those. And to find a mix that can take me back to Belgium, in which I've spent many nights.... that's a great thing, right? Duplex Trax - Maximum (Vocal Mix) Felix Project - Get Wet Captain Shok - Chocolate Tropicana feat DJ Bart - Things To Come (Virtua's Mix) Stormtraxx - The Sun Goes Down Tranceball - Calyptus Trancescape - Producelast Dark-E - Happy Hookers DFC - Derb Cherrymoon Trax - Acid Dream Doug van Zandt - Organ Line (Bass Mix) The Darkman - Illegale DJ Furax - Big Orgus Fusion - Skyliquid DJ Francois & Ganon - Orcheal (Classic Intro Mix) Binum - Chapter One GJ Warez - Popcorn Kamiz - Kamiz Song DJ Coone - The Return Sturgeon - Blow Your Mind (Intelligent Jump Mix) Samantha T Bone - Whirlpool Chicago Zone feat Mr. Noba - Control Your Body DJ Greg C - Speed Talking Oxley - The New Generation Klap's - To Now Here Relic - The Hard Dancer Panik-X Trem - Cyberphonic Candyman - My Beat Dark System - Space Wide Chicago Zone feat Mr. Noba - The Theme From Chicago Zone Madstylerz - Madstyle Chicago Zone - Private Projection Mark T - Girls Like You Wow. Trip down memory lane! I forgot about a few of these records, but now they are back on my radar again, and this time, I'll make sure I won't forget them. Silvio made a very interesting mix with certainly very intoxicating anthems. Thankfully it's not filled with the commercial rubbish, which was also released around the same time. But these are the anthems you would play, if you had a fantastic sound system. I was one of those, and hearing these songs again, makes me miss my epic system even more. This should bring a smile on everyone's faces when they discover these gems again. Or, if they weren't around when this dominated my world, they could be introduced to a whole 'new' genre of music. A great one. And maybe they will invest in a big sound system and drive everyone mad? I love Jumpstyle, and I love that I keep on finding mixes, and they all take me back in time. And if you've got 'Chapter One' by Binum in it, you know the mix will be great. It's not flawless, but decent enough to give it a go. Listen and enjoy what I grew up with. Even though I love 'Chapter One', 'Control Your Body' stood out for me the most. Big anthem, hard hitter. Go and check this out, right NOW! DJ: Silvio Aquila Genre/Style: Jumpstyle. Jump Mix Info: A Tribute To Jump [2] Length Mix: 01:28:09 Tracks: 33 (thirty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 963 MB File Type: wav Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 1536kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Silvio Aquila - Soundcloud Channel
- 3 Steps Ahead Tribute Hardcore Mix | The Core Of Madness EP200 (2024)
Sorry for the delay in reviewing, as I was in Disneyland Paris last week, and this week I had to catch up on some work. So now I finally found an hour to review a mix, which has been on my list for a few days. I could not leave it and not act upon it, as it's a mix that is dedicated to my 90s hero 3 Steps Ahead. I grew up listening to his music, and he's been quite influential. Also quirky at the same time, and maybe that's why his music appealed to me, as I was, and still am, quirky. It was music that defined him, and you could tell if something was made by him. He had a sound so unique, and that's one of the reasons why he is still loved by the raving community. I will be the first to say that he is unique, but not all of his songs were as successful as they should have been. But truth be told, maybe his songs were already futuristic, and we just didn't understand it at the time? But those records that we did understood, we loved and embraced. Sapher, who made this mix, picked 23 3 Steps Ahead records, and there's a nice mixture between the well known, and the more obscure 3 Steps Ahead records. When it comes to 3 Steps Ahead, I might be a bit more critical, as he is one of my favourite producers ever. His songs have been so inspiring; many decades after their release date and the unfortunate passing of 3SA, they are still played by yours truly. It feels like a warm blanket around me, as they were comforting during the 90s, and in the 20s they are still embracing me, making me feel young again (even though I have aged, like everyone else). But, at least I can say that the songs in this mix are dope. A nice mixture, and that's what I like to see, and hear. 3 Steps Ahead - The Sexy-Bass Mix 3 Steps Ahead - Gabbers Unite (Long Mix) 3 Steps Ahead - Stravinsky's Bass 3 Steps Ahead - Drop It (Original Mix) 3 Steps Ahead - Money In My Pocket 3 Steps Ahead - I'm A Gabber 3 Steps Ahead - Paint It Black (Extended Mix) 3 Steps Ahead - It's Delicious (Original Mix) 3 Steps Ahead - Hakkûh (Original Mix) 3 Steps Ahead - Trouble 3 Steps Ahead - Thunderscream (Thunder Anthem) 3 Steps Ahead - In The Name Of Love (Original Remastered) 3 Steps Ahead - Crazy 3 Steps Ahead - Put Your Hands Up 3 Steps Ahead - I'm A H.C.M.F. (Original Mix) 3 Steps Ahead - House From Hell 3 Steps Ahead - Fuck The Police 3 Steps Ahead - Midnight Tonight 3 Steps Ahead - Goodtime 3 Steps Ahead - Thunderdome Till We Die 3 Steps Ahead - Strictly Business 3 Steps Ahead - Hardcore DJ Weirdo & Dr. Phil Omanski - Young Birds (3 Steps Ahead Remix) Well, this is a very nice looking tracklist. As said, it's got the well known and the lesser known anthems too, including a few weird ones. And of course, 3SA's biggest hits. But which one was his biggest? Was it 'Drop It', or was it 'Paint It Black'? It must be 'Drop It', right? Sapher's selection is very good. Credit where credit is due. A nice variety of records, all crammed in an hour long mix. And it's got a few of my favourite, maybe even all time favourite Hardcore anthems in it. 'Money In My Pocket, 'Put Your Hands Up', 'Trouble', 'Hakkûh', and 'It's Delicious'. Those immediately take me back to the 90s, when I was much younger, and so dedicated to blow up my eardrums with his music. It's a nice thing to create, this appreciation mix, but unfortunately it's not 100% error free. There's a few mixing errors, and transition issue that I could not foresee before starting this mix. It doesn't go as smooth as I wanted it to be. This could have been a fantastic mix, but it sadly isn't. I've seen and heard better mixes over the years. Credit for playing a nice mixture of records though. If you just want to have a glimpse of how life was back in the 90s for me, just press play. But once done, maybe check out 3SA's albums. Or his livesets, which you can find everywhere. But to me, this mix is one I will certainly forget. Which is a pity. OK, one final note: 'Young Birds' remix by 3SA. Not a great song. It's OK, but nothing can top that original. Maybe that's the worst 3SA song in this mix? What do you think? DJ: Sapher Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: 3 Steps Ahead Tribute Hardcore Mix | The Core Of Madness EP200 Length Mix: 01:00:05 Tracks: 23 (twenty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Release Year: 2024 Bit Rate: unknown More Information: Sapher - Soundcloud Channel
- Take #19 - Bawn Morale, High Spiritto (2024)
Ah, we are now looking at a Brad Pitt mix by Rigur Lárus . Previously it was Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rob Lowe, Danny de Vito, Keanu Reeves, and more. Normally the title of the mix would be a link to the actor in question, but I am not sure what Bawn Morale, High Spiritto means? If I'm correct in stating, the image of Brad is from Inglorious Basterds? It was an OK film, not my favourite Tarantino film. Come to think of it, I'm not a fan of Tarantino at all. But I did watch this film. It had potential, and let's leave it at that! Rigur Lárus is an artist. The cover images of each mix he has made are awesome, and this one looks dope too. A lot of effort is put in each mix, and his latest mix is yet another one a lot of people are talking about. It's different, but in a good way. Just pure anthems. It's hit after hit. 24 records in an hour and 34 minutes long mix. Storm Bert/Burt is doing serious damage at the moment, so let's all stay indoors and hope all will be well soon. To keep us sane and on track, we should listen to Rigur's latest mix, which is a banger. It's got so many awesome records in it, it's unbelievable. But the main question is: is this the best mix he has done so far? I have to be honest here and say that I've listened to a few of his mixes, but not all of them. So there might be other ones better than this one, or maybe better than the one I've selected, which is mr. Schwarzenegger's mix. That, to me, is the best mix I've heard in a long time. The intro was cool, but the songs themselves were superb. Now a follow up question: is this the second best mix by Rigur? The Auranaut - People Want To Be Needed (Maor Levi Remix) Corren Cavini - Solutions (Extended Mix) Nightlapse - Weightless (Dan Sushi Original Mix) Corren Cavini, Thysma - Frostbite (Extended Mix) Massano - Talking (Extended Mix) Mila Journee, Olivier Giacomotto, Kiko - It's Not Real (Original Mix) Paradoks - Together (Extended Mix) Rose Ringed - What I Feel (Original Mix) BT - Mercury & Solace (Helsloot Extended Remix) Olympe - The Voice Of The Night (Woo York Extended Remix) Coeus - Armageddon DJ Tiesto - Flight 643 (Engelbert Remix) Kaufmann (DE) - Poolboi (Original Mix) Rafael Cerato, Kinky Sound - Underrated Dustin Zahn - Stranger To Stability (Len Faki Podium Mix) Eli Brown & LUSU feat Sarah De Warren - Escape From Planet Monday (Extended Mix) Tomcraft - Loneliness (Klub Cut) Eric Sneo - Cosmic Dance Layla Benitez & Eynka - No Place To Go (Extended Mix) Vintage Culture, Fideles, Be No Rain - Fallen Leaf (Massano Remix / Extended) Eynka - First Light (Original Mix) Estiva - Fine Day (Extended Mix) Maora - Infina DJ Tiesto - Suburban Train This mix was only uploaded 4 days ago, but I jumped on it as quickly as I could. And I was not disappointed. Rigur never disappoints. He always delivers, and he always takes his time to make extraordinary mixes. To me, it's the Soundcloud channel everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. And trust me when I say that you'll go back. It's an addictive channel with awesome music, and you should definitely check out Arnold's mix. That's the best one. His latest mix, 'Bawn Morale, High Spiritto' is another wicked one. Where does he find all these records? Maybe that's why it takes a while before a new mix appears on Soundcloud. He literally takes his time and searches vigorously for new and exciting music. Well, the result is something to be proud of. Especially when my favourite Trance anthem is in it. 'What I Feel' is such a big song. Discovered it a few months ago, and still in love with it. This is yet another epic mix, and yes, it's the second best mix by Rigur Lárus . So dope. A decent selection, and carefully mixed together. I do miss a funny intro, but maybe it will return when his 20th mix takes place? Go and check this mix out. You will not be disappointed. DJ: Rigur Lárus Genre/Style; Trance Mix Info: Take #19 - Bawn Morale, High Spiritto Length Mix: 01:34:01 Tracks: 24 (twenty-four) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Rigur Lárus - Soundcloud Channel
- Luragan - Tekstyle & Jumpstyle Mix 3 (100% Loic-D) (2024)
It's been a while, but I'm now back with a new mix I only found last week. Or was it the week before? I can't remember when I found it, but I was going through a phase in which I wanted to feel 'young' again. Going back to my roots, going back to the early 2000nd. You know, when life was much better and music was cooler. And yes, I was one of those Jumpstyle fanatics. I owned a car back then, and that car had a simple but effective sound system build in. So you can imagine that you could hear me coming, from at least a mile away. You cannot be young and not have a banging stereo. Subwoofers required. Big bass box in the back of the car. Blow up the speakers is a requirement. And when Jumpstyle dominated my life, that was the style I listened to the most. Why? Because the speakers made sure my eardrums would bleed on a regular basis. And I had this craving for Jumpstyle from back in the day, and I came across this mix by Luragan. I feel like it's an appreciation mix for someone who goes by the name Loic-D. And as much of a fan I am, I had never heard of Loic-D or Luragan. But one of the hashtags used was Jumpstyle, so I had to 'jump' on it. But I was pleasantly surprised after listening to this mix for the first time. And it has been on repeat ever since. And I'm not kidding: if you could see my plays from last week, this would be number one of the most listened to mix. It's different, it's Jumpstyle but different, and I like it. And hell, it even started with a funny song, dedicated to Max Verstappen. I am not a sport enthusiast, but that made me smile. Is this mix a banger? Is it worth your time? Loic-D & Atomik Project - Banger Loic-D & Atomik Project - Flight Loic-D & Atomik Project - Muzik Loic-D - Hands Up (G-Fresh Remix) Loic-D & Willerz feat Atomik Project - Systems Go Loic-D & Willerz - High Volume Loic-D - Cap'tain Tranceballers Loic-D - CNPTL Loic-D - Planet Loic-D - Satisfaction Loic-D & Nath-D - I Like It Loic-D & Nath-D - Jump M.F. Loic-D - Think About The Way Loic-D - Tokeba Loic-D & Ntoy - Doja Loic-D & Atomik Project - Drop Loic-D - Sarà Perché Ti Amo Loic-D & Willerz - The Melody This has got everything I needed to hear. That specific Jumpstyle sound I adore. And even though I've never heard of Loic-D or Luragan before, I know for sure that I'm a fan. As funny as the music might be, it is exactly what I needed to hear. The pounding bass, the jumpy elements, it has everything. It starts off with a banger. A literal banger, as the name suggests. And after that, it's 50 minutes of madness. I love the happiness that surrounds each track. And they might sound 'old', they are still fresh at the same time. I bet you my life that these will still demolish speakers. Even though I've changed cars and no longer have a banging added car stereo system, I still make the speakers tremble on a daily basis. And this mix was perfect to make that happen. Obviously me being old and wise, I wanted to hear a track that resembled the early sound, and 'Muzik' is just that record. Annoying Rihanna vocals, and a sick beat underneath it. I am sold. This is a dope record, closely followed by 'Hands Up'. Don't think too much, but instead, enjoy yourself. You want to hear some Jumpstyle music? Just press play and have fun! DJ: Luragan Genre/Style: Jumpstyle, Tekstyle, Jump Tek Mix Info: Luragan - Tekstyle & Jumpstyle Mix 3 (100% Loic-D) Length Mix: 00:50:52 Tracks: 18 (eighteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 770 MB File Type: wav Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 2116kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Luragan - Soundcloud Channel
- Claxton - 00s Vocal Power Anthems 3 (2024)
The third instalment of Claxton's ''00s Vocal Power Anthems'' has arrived. Released last week, but still doing a lot of damage. And this is also probably the only mix series I've reviewed in sequential order. Each year you would get a Claxton mix, starting in 2022, and now in 2024, we have arrived to the third mix. 75 minutes of pure noughties vocal anthems from the glorious years of UK Hardcore, when my life was completely absorbed by this music style. I do love me a bit of vocal focussed songs. Don't get me wrong: I do adore a no nonsense stomp anthem without vocals, to which I can stomp the night away, but the vocal anthems always give you a bit more. A bit more euphoric feeling, that's what it generates. It makes you feel good, happy, excited, etc. A range of emotions. And you know an anthem is f**king good when you are still singing it out loud, decades after its original release. The noughties were amazing. I've said it a billion times, but it's the truth. No fake news here. I'm telling no porkies. And thousands of ravers do agree. Hence why we see mixes like this one being uploaded onto Soundcloud nearly daily. People miss the good old days, but thankfully we've got the option to go back in time. If we only close our eyes and hear these songs, we are back in the noughties. It might not work for you, but for me it works. Back at Skegness, raving the night away (yes, that sounds glamorous, but it is a cherished memory). Which 30 tracks did he pick? Curious, yes? Pulsonix - Lift Me Up (Geos Crew & Gammer Remix) Impact & Resist - Sunlight (Inverse & Orbit1 Mix) Flyin & Sparky feat Charm - Down To You (Darren Styles Remix) Rik Arkitech - When Tears Fall Weaver & Andy L feat Angel Eyez - Time To Let Go Hixxy & Euphony feat Donna-Marie - Nightlife Euphoria - Future Is Now Evil Angel - Today (Breeze & Styles Remix) Adam Harris feat Taya - Only You (Sy & Unknown Remix) Flyin & Sparky feat Charm - True Love Revolution (Re-Con Remix) Styles & Breeze - Slide Away Michael Mansion - If I Could Billy 'Daniel' Bunter & CLSM feat Leah Symons - My Desire Hypasonic vs Jorg Schmid - Doesn't Matter (Re-Con & Squad-E Remix) GBT Inc. feat Alison Wade - Better Day (Dougal & Gammer Remix) Darren Styles & Seduction - Sunlight Clear Vu - I Adore (Gammer Remix) Abeyance & Stompy - Star Tonight Squad-E - Lost Without You Breeze & Styles - Come With Me (Unique Remix) Styles & Breeze feat Karen Danzig - I Will Be Breeze & UFO feat Vicky Fee - Maybe DJ Weaver - My World (Squad-E Remix) Dowster, Dougal & Gammer - Can You Hear Me Adam Harris - Heavens Above (Hixxy Remix) Dreadhed - On Fire (Hixxy Remix) Brisk & Ham - Angel Eyes (Re-Con Mix) DJ Stormtrooper feat Kristy - On The Run Chwhynny - I Am (Sy & Unknown Remix) Sharkey - Today's The Day Wow. Claxton's selection is a fantastic one. He must have dug deep in his collection to find those hidden gems, which he has included, alongside the big hits, obviously. This has put a smile on my face. So many epic vocal anthems, and they are all solid. Of course do we know all the big hits, but my focus lies with the lesser known anthems, the forgotten ones. There's a lot of them in here, which I've not heard in maybe 2 decades. How did he find these? Maybe that's why there's time between each of these mixes, for Claxton to search for awesome vocal anthems. UKHC was awesome, and the vocal aspect of the genre is what grabbed my attention, and it hasn't let me go ever since. UKHC producers knew exactly how to make a blinding record, and those records are still highly recommended and requested. Best record? 'True Love Revolution'. Completely forgot this track even existed. But thanks to Claxton I have fallen in love again. This is a big anthem. Love it. Go and check this one out, and also the other 2 mixes. Why not? DJ: Claxton Genre/Style: UKHC, UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, Freeform Mix Info: Claxton - 00s Vocal Power Anthems 3 Length Mix: 01:15:21 Tracks: 30 (thirty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 172 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Claxton - Soundcloud Channel
- Hardstyle Hits | Qlimax Warm-Up Mix (2024)
Oh, how I've been out of sight, and out of touch. It turns out that this weekend, for the last time, Qlimax is held. After 24 years they've decided to end it all, and I bet you my life that it's going to be a banger. A proper banger. It's an event I've always wanted to go to, but now I'm too late, which is a bit silly. In my head, events will go on forever and ever, and never stop. But Qlimax isn't here to stay after this year's 'Final Prophecy' It is sold out, which is obvious. I've read comments from people who've been to most of these Qlimax events, and they want to experience the final send off. It's going to be emotional. The last time, hearing 'Qlimax' coming at you through the speakers. A legacy is coming to an end. Not sure why Q-Dance decided to end it this year though? Who knows? I haven't done proper research, so I'm not able to comment (maybe they have announced it somewhere, but I'm too lazy to look it up). The reason why I'm talking about Qlimax, even though I'm not going, is because SCANTRAXX had uploaded a brand spanking new mix, commemorating Qlimax and the awesome tunes you would have heard at the event, or found on the CDs. And you know I'm a sucker for 'early' Hardstyle, right? If you didn't, now you know. And this mix is literally packed with the tunes I adore. Including one I've only recently discovered, and will do some serious damage in my head What can you expect in this mix, and maybe at Qlimax (if you are going)? Headhunterz - The Power Of The Mind (2011 Live Edit) Project One - Life Beyond Earth JDX - Live The Moment D-Block & S-Te-Fan - The Nature Of Our Mind (Qlimax 2009 Anthem) Headhunterz - Rock Civilization The Nasty Boyz - Angel (Hardstyle Masterz Cut) Project One - Art Of Creation 2 Best Enemies - Phases (TBY Romantic Mix) Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix) Deepack - The Prophecy (Qlimax 2003 Anthem) Headhunterz & Wildstylez vs Noisecontrollers - Tonight Noisecontrollers - So High Bass Modulators - I Want Your Love (Live Edit) Atmozfears - Release Festuca - Pressure Waves Adrenalize - Wherever The Light Ends Bass Modulators - Imagine Atmozfears & Audiotricz - Reawakening Noisecontrollers - E=NC2 DJ Isaac - Fascinating Rhythm Demi Kanon - We Got It All KELTEK - Beautiful Day Headhunterz & JDX - Transcendance D-Block & S-Te-Fan - Ghost Stories KELTEK - The Alignment D-Block & S-Te-Fan x The Prophet - Nothing But Rave Atmozfears - Equilibrium (Qlimax 2015 Anthem) KELTEK & Devin Wild - Where I Belong Devin Wild feat Nathalie Blue - Into Deep KELTEK - Frozen Phuture Noize - Drift Away Ran-D x D-Block & S-Te-Fan - Behind Enemy Lines Devin Wild & JDX feat ANVY - Scream Louder Headhunterz - Live Forever Devin Wild & Phuture Noize - Never Not Done What a mix. So many great anthems from days gone by. If these and similar anthems are played this weekend, I know the ravers will be extremely happy. It's coming to an end. So many years, so many memories (I do not have, unfortunately). I did buy many of the CDs back in the noughties, but those days are gone, and Qlimax will be too. But it will remain in people's heads for years to come. There's a certain legacy linked to the event, which will never fade away. I did love this mix a lot. And it has been on repeat for hours. Not kidding. I discovered it this morning, and it's been on repeat ever since. The tracks selected are all awesome, and some even brought a tear to my eye. Just thinking back on how awesome they were when they were released, and how quickly time does fly by. Obviously the big anthems are in here, and 'Angel' is one of the undoubted best Hardstyle anthem of all time. But I'm going to give it to 'Live Forever'. Only discovered it yesterday, and I'm already in love. Yes, I'm a sucker for Headhunterz's anthems. A fantastic mix, but it's all about the party, about Qlimax. If you are going, have a wonderful time, and give it a send off it deserves. And who knows, they might bring it back one day. One day... DJ: unknown Genre/Style: Hardstyle, Rawstyle Mix Info: Hardstyle Hits | Qlimax Warm-Up Mix Length Mix: 01:04:56 Tracks: 35 (thirty-five) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: SCANTRAXX - Soundcloud Channel
- DJ Jedi Live @ Freedom 2 Dance November 2024
OK, second review of the day, and then I should start doing some chores. But I could not resist, a set by DJ Jedi, which took place last weekend in Fareham, at an event called Freedom 2 Dance. According to the flyer, the focus of this event was Oldskool, Jungle and Hardcore, and it was vinyl only. And Jedi recorded his set, which you can find on Soundcloud right now. And it's a bit one, as he picked some amazing classic anthems from back in the day. And I'm not lying. Just scroll down to the tracklist, and you'll see. The first review of today was focussed on UKHC from around the Millennium, and now we are going further back in time, to the 90s. And those were some amazing years. That decade has truly been amazing for the raving community. Imagine a world without rave music, how miserable would that be? But we don't need to imagine, as it never happened. We lived through a decade in which rave became bigger, better, and bolder. The set contains a lot of fantastic anthems from back in the day, and I bet they went down well, at Freedom 2 Dance. This would get the whistle crew onto the dancefloor, straight away. Hands in the air, singing along, raving along. And the songs played during this 51 minute long set are all classics, and loved by many, including yours truly. This makes me happy. Even though the set is quite short, it still has power. It's filled with energy, and it has given the ravers enough power to rave the night away. Saturnalia - Finite Oaysis - Incredible Bass (Slipmatt Remix) Question Mark - Volume 2 (Side A) Future Primitive - We're Flying (Vibes & Wishdokta Remix) Dougal & Mickey Skeedale - Sky High DJs Unknown - Volume 5 (Side A) Ramos, Sunset Regime & Billy Bunter - Knight Raver (Remix) Edit V - Sensation (Remix) Vibena - Positive Energy (Brisk Remix) Bass Reaction - Technophobia (Power Mix) Midas - Take It From The Groove JDS - Higher Love (Slipmatt Remix) Ramos, Supreme & Sunset Regime - Gotta Believe (Force & Styles Remix) Silk Cuts - Volume 6 (Side A) Hixxy & UFO - Back In Business Ramos, Supreme & Sunset Regime - Life Force Generator See, I told you that this set contains classics. I wasn't lying. DJ Jedi has picked some excellent tunes from back in the day, and the whistle crew must have loved it. I remember most of these songs, and to me they haven't aged whatsoever. Timeless classics that are still loved and adored, and will be adored for generations to come. If these producers only knew how much of an impact these songs would have on future generations. Decades after their initial release they are still played, all over the world. It's a brilliant set. Vinyl only, no MCs (well, only 2 seconds, but I'm guessing that was a recording mistake). Couldn't ask for more. Oh, and probably my favourite Happy Hardcore of all time, which is JDS' 'Higher Love', remixed by Slipmatt. It still makes me feel extremely happy whenever I hear this song, and I still sing along to it, whenever it comes on. What a blinding song. Worth checking out, and if you like this, why not give DJ Jedi a follow on Soundcloud? He's got more sets like this one on his page. You'll thank me after. DJ: Jedi Genre/Style: Happy Hardcore, Breakbeat, Rave, Oldskool Liveset Info: Recorded @ Freedom 2 Dance November 2024 Length Liveset: 00:50:53 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 118 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: DJ Jedi - Soundcloud Channel
- Memories of Hardcore 4! (2024)
Saturday morning. It's very early. Couldn't sleep. So, instead of staying in bed, doing nothing, I decided to get up, and do a review. Turn it into a useful early start, right. And to start off this weekend, let's dive straight back into time, when UK Hardcore dominated my life. The golden years, which were the best. And the tracks released during those years are still seen as the best UKHC anthems of all time. DJ Dynamic picked a few, and made an hour long mix, with a fantastic title to this mix: 'Memories Of Hardcore'. It's not the first mix I've encountered. And hopefully it won't be the last, as I really like the concept. Take me back in time, any day. And as you all know, I'm a huge UKHC fan. One of only a handful from the Netherlands. I grew up, listening to this music. And I'm always a happier chappie when I hear those magical anthems again. A smile from ear to ear appears. This is my happy place, my place of choice. I've devoured so many hours of my life, listening to UKHC, and I will continue doing so, until I get too old and my hearing goes, or until I die. Why? Well, ''Hardcore Till I Die'', right? This isn't just a phase, this is a lifestyle, one I stay true to, until my last seconds on this Earth. This music means so much to me, and to millions of others. And it's so freaking awesome to find a mix with only anthems. Dynamic went through some crates to find some of these forgotten gems, but are they truly forgotten? I would disagree, as they aren't forgotten. They will never be forgotten, and rightfully so. You have a look at the tracklist and tell me if you've forgotten them or not: Scott Brown & Kelly C - Need You In My Arms (Original Mix) Lisa Abbott - Blow Me Away (Hardcore Mix) D:Code - Like I Feel (Squad-E Mix) Darren Styles - Come Running Scott Brown & DMO - Call My Name Al Storm & Euphony feat Danielle - Breathe (Raver Baby Mix) Dougal & Gammer feat Jenna - When I Close My Eyes (Original Hardcore Mix) Billy Bunter & Jon Doe - Round And Round (Sy & Unknown Mix) Dougal & Gammer - Xtreme Scott Brown - Flow (Original Mix) DJ Seduction & CLSM - Dancing The Night Away (Gammer Remix) Billy Daniel Bunter & CLSM - My Desire Darren Styles & Re-Con - Like A Bitch Sidewinder - The Body Bounce Wow. A trip down memory lane, that's for sure. This is a mix that certainly puts smiles on many people's faces. If you don't smile throughout, something is wrong. The mix contains the right amount of awesome records, and is only an hour long, but it packs a punch. I do love these anthems a lot, and they always have this energy hidden within them, and it will only come out once you press play. Come on, like you don't want to start singing when these songs come on? How can you contain yourself from not singing? These are solid anthems, but the one that grabbed me the most, is 'Call My Name'. In this mix, that's the track that gets me the most, hits me in the feels. Closely followed by 'Breathe' and 'Like I Feel'. A solid mix. Nothing else to say. Cool picture too. An hour of awesome music, Christmas has come early this year! DJ: Dynamic Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, UKHC, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Memories of Hardcore 4! Length Mix: 01:03:29 Tracks: 14 (fourteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: DJ Dynamic - Soundcloud Channel