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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

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

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

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

It's been an interesting week, and now the weekend is about to happen. Let's dive straight into the weekend with an awesome mix, A mix by Eddie Swales, can't go wrong with that, right? He created a new mix series, which focusses on modern Trance, which is always a pleasant thing to listen to. Yes, the majority of mixes I come across, are focussed on the early stuff, but sometimes you need to embrace the present, and that's what he has done. Modern Trance, hell yeah! I do love myself a bit of modern Trance. But it needs to be done correctly. It needs to pack a punch, and be extremely uplifting. Heavenly might be the better word to use here. And I think that Eddie has picked the right amount of tracks with a very powerful punch behind each and every one of them, and made a very interesting mix. I've had this on repeat the last few days, as I needed something to uplift me. And it has uplifted me to such a height, I'm scared to look down. Not only is the mix good, the selected records are also dope as hell. If I think of 'modern' Trance, I do think of these tracks. They are amazing, and they sound even better at a festival, when you have a drink in one hand, and the other hand high up in the air. So high, you could touch my bottom (as I'm floating above everyone else now). But now I've got your attention, you want to know the records, right? Cold Blue & Julie Scott - Mad Hatter Shogun feat Emma Lock - Save Me (Ciaran McAuley Remix) Lostly - Reach You RAM vs Dash Berlin w Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren - Man On The Run To RAMsterdam (Jorn van Deynhoven Remix) John O'Callaghan, Paul Skelton & Ren Faye - May The Road Rise Giuseppe Ottaviani - Panama OceanLab feat Justine Suissa - Clear Blue Water (Arbe & Dann Remix) Maria Healy - Reputation Alessandra Roncone - Sogno Kym Ayres & Technikal - More & More (Yoshi & Razner Remix) Richard Durand - The Air I Breathe Aly & Fila feat Deirdre McLaughlin - Gravity (Daxson Remix) CHVRCHES - Cry Little Sister (Craig Connelly Unofficial Remix) Billy Gillies & Betsy Larkin - Fair Coldplay - The Scientist (Guy Mearns Remix) Key 4050 & Plumb - I Love You This mix is dope. I've listened to it multiple times, and I can confirm that the songs are solid. This is what will get me through the weekend. Eddie has picked a good selection of records, and they are, to put it midly, heavenly. They truly are. The mix is tight, the songs are tight, everything is just picture perfect. Some of the songs I do recognise, and they are truly awesome. Some are new to me, but they still fit the mix beautifully, and they give me enough energy to get me through today,and the next few days. It's realy an amazing mix with a lot of bangers. Only love and appreciation for the mix. Bring on more modern Trance mixes. And more anthems like this one. Not so sure about Coldplay though, not a fan of Coldplay, and that song just brings my mood down lol. But nothing major to bring the overall score down. Stil a slamming mix, especially when 'Clear Blue Water' hits. That's just an insane record. A beautiful mix. Worth your time, and worth listening to. Go and stream it right now! DJ: Eddie Swales Genre/Style: Trance Mix Info: Tranceformed #1 Length Mix: 01:29:08 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Eddie Swales - Soundcloud Channel

FUCK CANCER. Now that's certainly a statement, and one I stand behind. There's no one on this Earth that is pleased to hear those words. It is disgusting, and no one should go through it. Any cancer in particular. They are all horrid. What a disgusting thing that many unfortunately suffer from. I hope I will be alive to hear those magical words ''we have found a cure for cancer''. Cancer is such a tremendously disgusting thing, and to say FUCK CANCER, yes, I do support those words. This might have been a weird introduction, but there's good reason for me to talk about cancer. As it's because I found a mix that was recorded during a special livestream to raise money for charity. They had a few DJs play tunes, and one of those DJs was The Darsh. His set was uploaded only yesterday, but I had to jump on it. I don't know the ins- and outs behind the Darlo Kitchen or know anything about the DJ, so let's dive straight into the mix, and the songs selected. It's been a while since I reviewed a House mix, and just by looking at the tracklist, I knew it was going to be an interesting 65 minutes. There's also a few unknown anthems in here (to me), but i thought I'd give this a go. Not just because I fucking hate cancer, but also to show support for the cause and also to listen to the mix. But what's in this mix? Vernessa Mitchell feat Rickey Dillard & New G. - Higher (Steve Silk Hurley Original 12 Inch) 95 North - Let Me Tell Ya Geoffrey C & DJ Spen - Beats Like This Starsailor - Four To The Floor (Thin White Duke Mix) (Short Version) DJ Quest - Respect (Ron Hall Remastered Mix) Pete Ellison - Get Down To James Brown DJ Sneak - A Taste Of The 90s Glam Sam And His Combo - The Last Days Of Disco (John Morales M+M MIx) The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (VXSION Remix) (Extended) LP Giobbi with Alabama Shakes - Until There's Nothing Left (4AM Edit) Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free (Barry Harris 2021 Remix) Prspect Park feat Taka Boom - I Got This Feelin' (Micky More & Andy tee Disco Mix) Mark Maxwell feat De Saint - Tracey In My Room (Steve Hart Extended Remix) Bellaire & Aaron K - Never Stop Dancing (Extended Mix) HiFi Sean feat Celeda - Feel The Music (Extended Mix) Carl Kennedy vs MYNC feat Roachford - Ride The Storm Yes, yes yes. This mix has made me a very happy chappy. So many wicked tunes, and the hour will fly by. Time becomes irrelevant, and the only thing you want to do, is dance. Shake your body to these tunes, especially when 'Never Stop Dancing' starts. What a magical tune, and what a magical journey this hour has been. This mix has put a smile on my face, and I hope it has done the same to you. Smiles for miles. And while you are happy, why not donate something to charity? The charity in question focusses on bowel cancer. You can find the link below for more information. The mix is tight, and is done for a good cause. Only recently did I write about suicide prevention, and now bowel cancer. Maybe I should write and blog more about good causes, as we all need to support each other, until the day we can say goodbye to diseases and illnesses. I hope that day comes sooner than later. The Darsh, your mix is awesome, and it is funky as fuck. Thanks for this. I will look for more mixes like this one, as I'm feeling funky right now. Oh, and before I forget: FUCK CANCER. DJ: The Darsh Genre/Style: House Mix Info: F**KCANCER Charity Stream for Bowel Cancer Research Length Mix: 01;05:33 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Cancer Research UK - Donate Page

There and back, that's quite the statement, right? But what is there, and what is back? Who knows? No one realy knows, but what I do (and can see), over there are some nice flowers/plants growing in a communal area. I don't know where it is, but that is irrelevant. It's here nor there. It's everywhere. Everywhere can be the starting point of a tremendous journey through life. So there and back, that's basically everywhere. And what is this mix about, I hear you saying... Sorry for talking bollocks, that sometimes happens. But what you are about to listen to, is a new mix by Pearsall. He has made this multi genre mix, and once you have a look at the tracklist, you know what I'm talking about. This is as diverse as diverse can be. Everything from Electro, Breaks, UK Garage, Jungle, Techno and more. All are combined into an hour long mix. Basically, what he has done, is looked into his own collection, dug deep, and found 20 records that are awesome, and tried to make them all blend together. Normally that's already difficult, but he made it sound effortlessly. The hour flies by, and you'll hear records you don't hear that often. The digging he has done has paid off: we hear obscure and sometimes underground classics. Wonder how deep his crate is, in which he found these hidden gems? Jedi Knights - Dance Of The Naughty Knights The Chemical Brothers - Get Up On It Like This Metro - To A Nation Rockin' (Peter Tall Megatrix Mix) Sedona - Coast (Acid Sex Mix) Luz1e - Escapism Nite Fleit - Bad Blood Skuum - Forza Jensen Interceptor - Smoke Sticky - War Rhythm Teebone feat Spark & Kie - Fly Bi So Solid Crew - Haters (Instrumental) Entourage - Terrible (Instrumental) Yorobi - Motherless Child Mani Festo - Immersion Tactics Denham Audio & Borai - Pocari Sweat Dexorcist - Rage Signal Electronic Experienced - The Breaks DJ Mujava - Township Funk (Sinden Remix) Skream - Blipstream (Buraka Son Sistema Remix) Rusko feat Amber Coffman - Hold On This is a tracklist that consists of tracks I've never heard or seen before. I am not kidding. These records are all 'new' to me, in that sense I've never encountered them before. It is very refreshing to hear new music, especially from genres of music I don't listen to that often. The records are a bit different to what I normally listen to. These records are slightly different, but still highly enjoyable. I would recommend listening to this mix whilst driving in your car, as these records are awesome to listen to, when you are on a journey to somewhere. It's different, and yet highly interesting. The track that got me hyped the most, has to be 'Rage Signal'. Sorry but not sorry. I remain a raver deep down inside, and will always be drawn to rave anthems, and this is a certified banger! Loved this mix. It's different, but so am I. Maybe that's why I'm drawn to it? Who knows? DJ: Pearsall Genre/Style: Bass Music, UKG, Jungle, Techno, Electro, Breaks, Grime Mix Info: There & Back 005: May, Bass Exploration 1996 - 2023 Length Mix: 00:56:45 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 130 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Pearsall - Soundcloud Channel

In June I discovered a set at Decade 2023 by Oldskool Johnny. His names is unknown to me, so I gave that set a go. And boy, was I surprised! His set blew me away. His next set (which I found on Soundcloud), was the one recorded at Ghosttown 2024. That one was even better than Decade's mix. He is making waves in the Hardcore scene, and slowly showing his skills as not only a wicked DJ but also a fantastic producer, who is keen on keeping the early Hardcore sound alive and kicking. And regulars to this website know that I've got an unending amount of love for the Early Hardcore sound. I grew up during the 90s, and experienced a lot. It slowly faded into darkness at the end of the 90s/beginning of the Millennium, but it is coming back. There's a handful of producers out there, who are willing to give their all, to keep the oldskool sound alive. One of them being Oldskool Johnny. At this year's Decade, Oldskool Johnny played in the Hardlaw area, alongside Drokz, Vandal!sm, Hellcreator, and more. There were also two other areas, one for Early Hardcore and the other for Early Frenchcore. Vince, Painbringer, Bass-D, J.D.A., Chosen Few, Dione, Arjuna, Tellurian, G-Town Madness, The Sickest Squad, Death By Design, and many more. A good looking line-up, and I'm guessing that the set you are about to listen to, was recorded at this event. Some are re-recorded, as the original recording had issues. But this sounds live, if that makes sense? What has he got in store for us? RETRO & Oldskool Johnny - This Is Decade Of Early Hardcore Crushjaw - Grazytown Dr Zombie - Let Me Go Totenkore - Mind Bending Cacophony Of Sounds - Coming Out Swinging DnD - The Movement 220Bpm Junkie - Bloodlust Oldskool Johnny - Psychopath Januskopf - Flamethrower Oldskool Johnny - Wildstyle Oldskool Johnny - Bloodstring Cacophony Of Sounds - A Reason To Kill Oldskool Johnny - Fuck D-Stort & Oldskool Johnny - No-Style Reactivate & Lost Munanos - Dirty Minded Oldskool Johnny - Long Distance Call Oldskool Johnny - My House Oldskool Johnny - Turn Back Time Oldskool Johnny & RETRO - Revolution (Original Mix) Biodome - My Name Is Cocaine 220Bpm Junkie - House Music (Oldskool Johnny Remastered Version) Geoff Da Chef - Enter Dimension (Oldskool Johnny Remastered Version) Chrono & Geoff Da Chef - Zero Calibration (Oldskool Johnny Remastered Version) This looks really great. If you are unaware of Oldskool Johnny, this could be a great introduction, right? The majority are his own records, but there's a few made by others. So you get the best of both worlds, and that's what we need. From the first to the last record, he keeps the pace at a steady level. He keeps us entertained, and if I was there, at Decade, I would have raved my ass off. It has got the energy, and it goes on like this for an hour. This is a tremendously insane set with some bonkers anthems. And a big nod to the 90s in each record. They might be new, but they 'sound' old, and that's just the perfect combination. Toward the end, Oldskool Johnny makes sure that we leave the set with a 'beep' sound in our ears, and our feet are nearly bleeding. The pace goes up and up, just the way it should be. No mucking about, rave till we can't rave no more. Best record? 'Psychopath'. Big anthem. Again, I don't know much about Oldskool Johnny, but I do love the records he makes. Thankfully because of artists such as Oldskool Johnny, the early has never died. It's ALIVE! DJ: Oldskool Johnny Genre/Style: Early Hardcore, Gabber, Gabba Liveset Info: Recorded @ Decade Of Early Hardcore 2024 Length Liveset: 01:02:22 Tracks: 23 (twenty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Oldskool Johnny - Soundcloud Channel

Only a few weeks ago did I do a review of a DJ Brisk appreciation mix, and now it's time for yet another appreciation mix. The previous mix was made by DJ Adrenalin, and so is this one. And as you've seen from the title, this is a Scott Brown mix. And hour and a half long mix, Scott Brown and nothing else. It's like Christmas has come early this year. Who doesn't like this legendary DJ and producer from Scotland? Starting in the early 90s, he's still going strong in the Hardcore scene. A legend, and that might be just an understated statement. He's so much more than that! I do love me a bit of Scott Brown. Or even one of his aliases, like Plus System, Q-Tex, Interstate, and many more. Scott has got this recognisable sound, a sound that resonated through the Hardcore scene, be it the happier 'UK' side of Hardcore to the harder stuff, the more 'NL' sounding Hardcore. He's done it all, and his songs have appeared on many compilations. Not only that, he has played at the biggest events. That's just awesome, right? I am a fan, and have listened to his songs for many decades now. Starting back in the 90s. It was probably Thunderdome 6, which made me realise that there's this Scottish producer who makes music. Not realising that his music is awesome, I slowly started to appreciate more and more of his songs. The pinnacle (for me) was when I discovered UK Hardcore and all that Scott had to offer. My God, his UKHC side is just tremendously good. To me, he's one of the leaders of the UKHC scene. His music is like by many and also danced to by the masses, and he's an overall nice guy. Couldn't wish for more, right? Well, could wish for a dedication mix, to showcase what Scott has made. And that's exactly what I'm listening to right now! Scott Brown - Yeah Oh Yeah Plus System - Is This The Future Scott Brown - I Don't Need Nobody Scott Brown - Viroid Q-Tex - The First Fable Plus System - Come On (Sy & Unknown Remix) Scott Brown - Sensation Scott Brown - I'm In Heaven Scott Brown - Feel The Beat Q-Tex - Power Of Love Interstate - Vitality Scott Brown - Healing Mind Scott Brown - Elysium Plus Scott Brown - What Ya Gonna Do Bass X vs Scott Brown - Pilgrim 2000 Scott Brown - Livewired Interstate - Induce Interstate - Move Your Body Scott Brown - Fly With You Scott Brown - The Saga Continues Scott Brown - Rock To My Beatz Scott Brown - Blue Room Scott Brown - Rock You Softly 05 Scott Brown & DMO - Fade Away What a tracklist. Speechless. That's what I am. Speechless. Lost for words. This is insane. Even now am I introduced to records I've not heard before. Yes, I did have most of Scott's albums, but there are still a few out there I do not have. So there's still unheard music out there for me to discover. And today's mix has shown me a few 'new' anthems. Scott must have made a gazillion records, so to compose a mix with ALL of his records, that's just impossible. So you might 'miss' a few of his big hits in here. But don't worry, Soundcloud has got a lot to offer. Just search for it, and you'll find mixes that contain those records. Adrenalin's selection is great. So many awesome anthems. Not all of them. Maybe he'll do another one in the near future with the 'other' anthems, who knows. But for now, these 24 records will do the trick. Best record? 'Livewired'. Every time I hear this anthem, it hits. It hits hard! I've got only love and appreciation for this mix. The tracks are awesome, and they are nicely mixed together. The hour and a bit will fly by. There are some tiny mixing errors, but nothing major. Nothing off putting. And this mix has had positive feedback, so I'm not the only one who loves this mix. Go and check it out, right now! Why? Now is the time... DJ: Adrenalin Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, UKHC, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Scott Brown - Hardcore To The Bone Length Mix: 01:39:07 Tracks: 24 (twenty-four) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Adrenalin - Soundcloud Channel

I was tagged in a post the other day, and it was an interesting tag. It was to have a listen to DJ Protocol's latest mix, which wasn't focussed on the usual UK Hardcore or Happy Hardcore, Breakbeat Hardcore or Drum and Bass, but this time it was focussed on Masters Of Hardcore. Which is quite unusual, but nothing too strange. Hardcore is a powerful and addictive sound you cannot ignore, so Protocol decided to make a mix, roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes long. Me being a Hardcore enthusiast, I had to jump on. I was kind of hoping that it would be a mix dedicated to the early MOH anthems (or compilations), but this mix is more focussed on the current sound. More newer sounding Hardcore anthems. And even though my heart beats as fast as a Hardcore beat, I am not into the current Hardcore anymore. I don't know why, but maybe it's because of my age. I do prefer the early MOH stuff, which is a billion times better. But I still had to give it a go, right? Got tagged in a post.. So I gave it a go. And I don't know how to respond to this. I normally aren't lost for words, but today I am. Nothing wrong with the mixing of this mix, that's top quality (as expected), but it's the tracks, and the state of 'Hardcore'. I honestly am a Hardcore fan since 1993, but this might be the time for me to remain in the past, and not venture in the present day Hardcore. I'll explain it after you've read the tracklist: Dune - Forever Young (Re-Style Remix) Angerfist & Dyprax - The Pearly Gates Korsakoff & Outblast - Unleash The Beast (Angerfist Remix) Re-Style - The Conquest Of Fury Anthem Re-Style - Get It Crackin’ 2013 Mix Angerfist & Outblast feat Tha Watcher - The Voice Of Mayhem Evil Activites & Mad Dog - Immortal (Masters Of Hardcore 2022 Anthem) 3rdWav - The 3rdWav (Destructive Tendencies Remix) 3rdWav & Hatta - Break The Cycle Re-Style - Wasteland (Bassleader 2012 Anthem) Nosferatu - Oppression 3rdWav - Switch It Up Outblast - Bassleader Anthem Re-Style & Cammie - Kryptonite 3rdWav - Universal Nation 3rdWav - Walk Alone Re-Style - Towards The Sun Charlie Lownoise & Re-Style - City Streets Re-Style - Spring Tha Playah & Neophyte - Still No 1 (Nosferatu Remix) Re-Style & Korsakoff - Leap Of Faith Ophidian - Bring On The Orchestra (Harmony Of Hardcore Anthem 2019) Nosferatu & Angerfist - Sinster Connetion 3rdWav - Lonely (In My Home) Re-Style & Rayvolt - Breathless Nosferatu & Maintain - Birds Of Prey Unfussed - Make It Burn Ophidian - Dark Euphoria (Masters Of Hardcore Anthem 2022) 3rdWav feat Turner Dye - Nothing Else Matters Nosferatu - When Angels Cry Oh boy, what a tracklist. I wasn't expecting this, and I don't know how to recover from this. I just don't feel the music coming at me, moving me to my core. I feel so far removed from Hardcore now, if this is the current state of Hardcore. I've listened to many mixes, but the tracks in Protocol's mix aren't my thing. And what a song to start with: probably the worst song ever. And turned into this monstrosity when remixed. Boy, not a good start for me. There are some good songs on here, but unfortunately the majority of these songs aren't for me. And I'm not a fan of Re-Style's music. Protocol is a fan, and 3rdWav. Not heard of them before, but it looks and sounds OK. But not hard enough to get me from the bar to the dancefloor. Re-Style's music is a really let down. Boring music. Yeah, as much as I appreciate a tag, I happily listen to a mix, and share my opinion. As said, the mix itself is good, but the songs are for the most part, horrendous. Protocol has made mixes better than this one, based upon their tracks. This is not my favourite Protocol mix. Hell, he's made much better ones with far more superior songs. Sorry Protocol. If it was a mix dedicated to the first 10 years of MOH, I would listen to it straight away. But the present day MOH sound isn't my love. Maybe I'm getting too old to accept changes in music. DJ: Protocol Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber Mix Info: The Sound Of Masters Of Hardcore Mixed by DJ Protocol Length Mix: 01:46:14 Tracks: 30 (thirty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: DJ Protocol - Soundcloud Channel

It's Sunday evening, and most of us had a wonderful weekend. The weekend has unfortunately flown by quicker than anything else. For me, the weekend was a bit of a mixed bag. A lot of travelling, but in the end I felt satisfied, as I got a lot of shit done this weekend. Proud to have a weekend coming to an end, it's time to celebrate the end of yet another week, and the start of another. And even though weekends come and go, they always feel far behind of way ahead of us, too far away. Let's hope this mix gets us through the week. If you are older than 24 years, you might remember a CD series called D.Trance (or D-Trance). I've said it in a previous review (which was also for a mix made by Audioholik, that I've never owned a D.Trance CD. I've seen them everywhere back in the noughties, but never purchased one. Hell, I think my local CD store still has a few copies. Maybe it's because my focus was more on Dutch Hardstyle and Hardcore music, and Hard Trance wasn't my main focus? I don't know though. The previous mix was focussed on Gary D., the man behind this CD series, but now it's just focussed on the compilation series, which seems to be ongoing, to this day. But Audioholik chose records from the years 1999 to 2004. 5 whole years to choose from, and he chose 14 Hard Trance anthems. I started to listen to this mix yesterday, and was blown away by the Hard Trance sounds from the early days. I do miss this Hard Trance sound a lot. They don't make them like they used to, right? D-Trance - Intro Gollum & Yanny - Watch Out (Club Mix) Peran - Good Time (Pulsedriver Remix) Neo Cortex - Elements (Dub Mix) Kosmonova vs C-Star - The Daydream (Club Mix) Nouky - When The Rain Begins To Fall (Megara vs Lee Dub Mix) Cosmic Commando - Slave To The Rave (Club Mix) Neil - Go Ahead (Club Mix) Green Court - Follow Me (Jam X & De Leon's Dumonde Remix) Cosmic Cover - The Light (The Paragod Remix) Norman Bass - Clap Your Hands (Club Mix) Hard Planet - Party Time (Dub Mix) Tomcraft vs Sunbeam - Versus Lars Palmas - Gang Bang Society (Club Mix) Marc Aurel - The Sun (Jam X & De Leon's Dumonde Mix) This is a very solid mix with some serious anthems. I am not kidding. Unless you are too young to remember, these went down well in clubs and parties all over Europe, especially the clubs I went to. Hands in the air, and go it your all. 200% would be the minimum you would give on the dancefloor. This certainly gave me enough energy to get me going. What a smashing mix with awesome records I've not heard a lot of in the last few years. They have flown undetected, under the radar. But they should get more airtime, they are to be played more and more. These are the anthems I fell in love with, and danced to. Yes, can you believe it, I actually went to raves back in the day?! Highly unbelievable. Audioholik has made yet another wicked mix, and when 'Slave To The Rave' hits, it hits me in the feels. You know, deep down inside. You start feelings things you cannot describe. That's one amazingly produced record that wouldn't be amiss at a massive party such as Mysteryland, Sensation, Innercity or more. But the best it would suit at the Loveparade. This is a trip down memory lane, and hopefully an indication to the younger generation out there, proof that we knew how to party and that we had the best tunes out there, by far. We created the raves, so you should learn from us! All jokes aside, go and listen to this mix. A wicked one. Thanks Audioholik for giving us enough energy to get us through the week..... DJ: Audioholik Genre/Style: Hard Trance, Trance Mix Info: HARD TRANCE classics VOL.5 - D-TRANCE edition (1999-2004) (25.10.2024) Length Mix: 01:00:34 Tracks: 15 (fifteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 139 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Audioholik - Soundcloud Channel

Terror Traxx. I remember this label. What I didn't know was that it's still going strong. And that it was a sublabel to MidTown Records. I've never actually owned a Terror Traxx LP or single, even though I know the majority of the records, and I do like the songs. Don't ask me why, it just never happened. Well, at least I didn't need to purchase them separately as they were on many compilations, which I did purchase. The label has had some amazing releases, and some unfortunate ones that have slipped under the radar. Obviously their biggest period was the 90s, and the songs released were some epic ones. A handful of those releases made their way into 2C-Bever's mix, which is a tribute mix to Terror Traxx. The mix was reposted only the other day, but it was uploaded three years ago, so I'm a bit late to the show. And truth be told, it's been a while since I heard Terror Traxx's songs. Apart from the obvious song, which is the last one in this mix (you'll know immediately which song I'm referring to). Maybe the label is slightly underrated, which makes this mix a refreshing thing to encounter. We need more tribute mixes to long lost and/or forgotten labels from the 90s. There must be hundreds out there, totally forgotten. Bring those memories back, and bring them back now! Bodylotion - Rip The Wheels The Fuck-Ups - Rampage Chaos Inc. - The One I Love Chaos Inc. - Inside Omar Santana - Take Me Higher Chaos Inc. - Blow Your Mind Chaos Inc. - Turn It Up G-Force - Come On Now Chaos Inc. - The Power G-Force - On Your Own Sanctuary - Power To The People The Fuck-Ups - Bad Guys Urban Menace - The Wrong Nigga To Fuck With DJ Attic & DJ Stylzz - Fuck The Greed Urban Menace - Drop This Bodylotion - Happy Is Voor Hobo's This is certainly a trip down memory lane. So many records in here you don't even see anywhere else. Besides the obvious names, I wouldn't have a clue who's behind the artist names such as The Fuck-Ups, Chaos Inc., G-Force etc. Even though they are underrated, I still thoroughly enjoy the records. The songs are solid, maybe a bit bouncy from time to time, but those were the 90s. Happy had infiltrated the Hardcore scene, and made it a bit bouncier, which I do love. Experimental and bouncy. Couldn't ask for more. 2C-Bever made a very nice tribute mix. I don't know if he's done more of these Terror Traxx's tribute mixes, I must have a quick look on his Soundcloud channel, as there were more releases on the label. But it's still awesome and quite entertaining. Especially when 'On Your Own' is played. That takes me back to the 90s, proper. Obviously 'Happy Is Voor Hobo's' is the biggest hit from the label, but it's certainly one you need to love or hate. I've grown to hate it slightly, as it's not really a great track. But cool to end a set with. A very awesome mix. I love mixes that take me back in time. More please. Bring on the Hardcore! DJ: 2C-Bever Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Early Hardcore Mix Info: Terror Traxx Vinyl Mix Length Mix: 00:43:33 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year; 2021 More Information: 2C-Bever - Soundcloud Channel

As most of you know, I am a Breakbeat Hardcore fan. I might not know the ins- and outs, but at least I'm passionate about it, and every mix I find, will be played. When Craig Scott did a full mix series, dedicated to Breakbeat Hardcore, I was in Heaven. And still to this day do I listen to that mix series, which I urge you all to do ( CLICK HERE for the review). But he's obviously not the only one who makes Breakbeat Hardcore mixes. A new one was only found a few days ago, and I had to jump on it, to see if it's what I needed to hear. And it certainly was. Obviously Breakbeat Hardcore became extremely successful and impactful around the early 90s, and even though I was too young to understand the music. I appreciate the music now, and love to hear the early sound, from back in the day. It's just a feeling, but it's a great feeling. The music is great, and it's still kept alive, in the style of the early 90s. The DJ in question is Mogley, and I know nothing about this DJ. I do believe that this mix was done for a radio show, but I might be completely wrong. If anyone knows anything, please leave a comment below, that would be appreciated. It is 2 hours of Breakbeat Hardcore, can't go wrong with that, right? And I'm still learning new music, as it's quite a large scene, and it has had a lot of records over the years, and as mentioned, it is still going strong. Which is always good. Keep the early sound alive and kicking. 4A4 - Your Lovin Makes Me Weak FUDALWOKIT - Bad Habitz Sunshine Productions - 1990 Silent Approach - You're Hardcore Bassraver - Return To 92 Monks & Mort - Opal Fruits DJ Seduction - Beats Like Dis Try Unity - Energy Rush Go Teknotik - The Beat Fluid Haunts - Green Puma's DJ Kingsize & Enzyme - Invasion Try Unity - Technicolor Hardcore Vinyl Junkie & Dope - Forever (Madcaps J-Tek Remix) Enzyme - Screwface Bassrock - Mind Asylum Bennie D - The Quest Z-Neo - Drop A New Style Wislow - Passion Jimmy J & Cru-L-T - Close Your Eyes (Industries Of The Blend Remix) Rise Of Empires - Terminal Message Nervous+anxious - Immersion Z-Neo - Let's Go Mad DJ Revive - The Power Monks & Mort - Kit Kat Champion Breaks - Hardcore Power V2 Darkus - Rudeboy Runaround Body Hook - Bad Boy Sound Transformerman vs The Phantom - King Of The Hardcore The DJ Producer - Want Some More Tango & Ratty - Tales From The Darkside Remixes (DJ Producer Remix) DJ Seduction - Hold Tight London DJ Pooch - Ruffneck Soldier DJ H - WHO'S PETRUCCIO Alias 303 - Get Going DJ H - 91 InnerCore - Heatwave Try Unity - See The Moon Try Unity - Out Of Control This is a very pleasant mix to listen to. 2 hours long, with some insane records, carefully selected and mixed together. I found this mix by accident, but I'm glad to have discovered it. I didn't know I needed to hear Breakbeat that much! It is cool to hear that it's still going strong, and that there's an audience out there, willing to discover what people listened to back in the 90s. The kids are too young to imagine it, but there's a whole generation out there who started the rave culture we know and love, and they listened to music that resembled the music in this mix. And it's fantastic. It's never too late to appreciate. And Mogley's mix is a very nice one to listen to. It's got so many nostalgic elements in each record, it could easily transport you back in time. The track that got me moving the most, is the DJ Producer's 'Want Some More'. What a brilliant record by the DJ Producer. This has got everything a Breakbeat Hardcore track should have. Trust me, you don't want to hear anything else. Well, you should, but this track makes you rewind over and over. A solid mix. One that will give us enough energy to get through the upcoming week. More of these mixes, please. Pretty please! DJ: Mogley Genre/Style: Breakbeat Hardcore, Hardcore Breaks Mix Info: Mogley - Nuskool Hardcore 12 - 10 - 24 - Energy 1058 (1) Length Mix: 02:00:11 Tracks: 38 (thirty-eight) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: DJ Mogley - Soundcloud Channel

Halloween is happening soon. I think it's at the end of October, but I could be wrong. How come I don't know when Halloween happens? Because I don't celebrate it. I find it kind of dull, and boring. And I'm also someone who doesn't like to be scared. My vocal range goes from low to extremely high, and only cats and dogs will be able to hear me scream. Not a fan of scary stuff. Hell, I don't even watch scary films, as I'm not fond of them. And I don't like to dress up either. Happy for those that do that, but not here, in our household. So, apologies for not knowing when Halloween happens. I surely will hear a knock on the door for some candy, but sorry little ones, that candy is for me only. Instead of sharing my candy, let's share some music instead. Much healthier, and much more enjoyable. And obviously, me being nice, the mix is focussed on Halloween, so therefore I still provide you with some happiness surrounding this festive but scary event. The mix was made by M@rt!n-J, who has returned after a short hiatus. He's back, with a vengeance, a scary one. The tracks are all themed after Halloween, so be prepared to be scared to death! The tracks were taken from Dark Shadows 5, which was released 3 years ago. They have released a follow up, only recently, so the Dark Shadows series continues. The series has been very successful, and I remember hearing a mix many years ago, which contained records from this spooky compilation, and was blown away by the quality. Many years later, I'm still listening to Dark Shadows, and even though I'm not a fan of Halloween, I do like the records. But do you like them too, or are you too scared? Do you plunge yourself into the darker side of life, and embrace the madness that is UKHC, Halloween themed UKHC? Are you strong enough for the darker Hardcore? Boo! You scared yet? Spyro - Johnny! Al Storm - Ouija Al Storm & Whizzkid - Trigger (M-Project Remix) Del Toro, Al Storm & Rob IYF - Ghostbusters Doughbwoy - Pinhead DJ Shimamura & Al Storm - Omen Nobody & Ezkill - Bigfoot Mike Reverie & Limit - Universe Jonny El - The Boogeyman Finnbarr - Killer Al Storm & Yade - Unleash The Beast Disorderlee - Monster Macks Wolf - Vampire (Rob IYF Remix) Rob IYF & Al Storm - Zombieland Riko & Eruption - Fright Night Ganah & Shagge - Pandoras Box Nizzle - Demons & Nightmares Tamerax - Nowhere To Hide Valkyrie - The Devils Game Darkman & Deadhead & Al Storm & Darren Tyler - Candyman Yonvolt - Hell On Earth Frankenswine, Rob IYF & Al Storm - Whole World Shaking I wasn't scared typing the tracklist, but the titles got me a bit. Not going to lie, they are scary. But they fit in well with the theme of Halloween. M@rt!n-J has made a nice mix with some amazing records that don't get enough airtime, maybe because they would only fit during the darker times of the year, the darker side of life. But they should be played more often. I like the theme of each record, and I love that it's such a diverse album. All these artists have got a different view on Halloween and UKHC, and the result was one insane album. With probably the best records on it being 'Killer' by Finnbarr and 'Monster' by Disorderlee. A fantastic mix. I might not have candy to share with you all, but instead I might put my volume all the way up, and have you dancing in our street. Don't be scared, I'm not some dodgy bloke with a van who has candy in the back of it. Nah, I'm just an idiotic bloke who loves music. Scary music, it turns out to be. DJ: M@rt!n-J Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, UKHC, Freeform Mix Info: Happy Halloween (2024) [Mixed By M@rt!n-J] Length Mix: 00:58:46 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: Dark Shadows 5 - Bandcamp Website

Saturday has come, and it's a bit chilly. I need something to keep me warm and entertained. Soundcloud is the place to be, my source of happiness. And today I am sharing with you all a mix, which is focussed on the mighty label Quosh Records. A few years ago I did review a mix made by Alex Threat, which was also focussed on this label, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Time has flown by since that review, and now I can share with you all a brand spanking new mix, which focusses on the vocal side of Quosh Records and its sister labels. I didn't even know it had any additional labels, sister labels. Let me quickly go on Discogs.... Oh no, wait. I did know that. I just forgot the names of the sublabels. What I do know, is that Quosh was such a tremendously insane label, with a lot of amazing releases. Up until 2013 the label released amazing anthems, and without digging too much into what happened around that year, it is now a defunct label, with a rich catalogue. A catalogue that many other labels would be jealous off. Alex Threat made an hour and a half long mix, full of those golden anthems. You will know them all, and you'll be amazed how well they stood the test of time. UKHC might have progressed into this new sound/style, but we still miss and crave the early sound. The sound that we loved, was shaped by Quosh Records. I am still in love with the records. The majority of records, to be fair. They had some weird records too, which we won't discuss as I really don't like them, but thankfully they aren't in this mix. Rampant DJs feat JT - Alabama Sy & Unknown feat Lou Lou - Be With You Enlighten - Born Again (Sy & Unknown Remix) Sy & Unknown feat Lou Lou - Caught Up In Your Love 2007 Sy & Unknown feat Ben Williams - Don't Wanna Let You Down (Joey Riot Remix) Joey Riot vs Technotrance - Together (Sy & Unknown Remix) Captain Jack - Dream A Dream (Sy & Unknown Remix) Dab Hands - Super Good (Sy & Unknown Remix) Asa & S1 feat Lou Lou - Makin' Me Wanna Dance (DJ Kurt Remix) Sy & Unknown feat Lou Lou - Right Here (Squad-E Remix) Sy & Unknown - My Forever Love Sy & Unknown - Break The Spell 2007 Insight - Only Your Love (Scott Brown Remix) Sy & Unknown feat Kirsten Joy - Bright Like The Sun Sy & Unknown - Do We Have To Say Goodbye (Breeze & Styles Remix) Lasgo - All Night Long (Sy & Unknown Remix) Sy & Unknown - Bring Me Round To Love (Scott Brown Remix) Sy & Al Storm feat Meri Everitt - Lonely Ian van Dahl - Inspiration (Re-Con Remix) Picco - It Goes On & On (Sy & Unknown Remix) Chris Unknown & Technikore - Let Me Go Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina - Stereo Love (DJ Sy Remix) Chris Unknown & Re-Con - If You Surrender 23 amazing records. A good selection by Alex Threat. This brings a smile on my face. So many memorable anthems from back in the day. I went onto Discogs to found some information regarding the label and sublabels, and I was a tad afraid to find out how 'old' some of these records are. My God, it only feels like yesterday, when they were released. Time has flown by, hasn't it? The label and sublabels have released some tremendous anthems, and they still are highly entertaining anthems. The vocal anthems were just much better than everything else, right? The Quosh records are still played everywhere, and I'm glad that they are, as I'm quite fond of them. And of course I have to pick a favourite, but I choose two, as they were probably the biggest anthems of a generation, and still two of the finest produced records ever.... 'Bring Me Round To Love', and 'Do We Have To Say Goodbye'. Seriously, can you imagine going to a rave and NOT hear these songs, or buy compilations and these songs NOT being on them? No, that world does not exist. They were everywhere, and to this day are they still one of the finest anthems ever created. They still demolish dancefloors and eardrums. A solid mix. A few mixing 'errors' (transitions not as smooth as you want them to be), but still a highly entertaining mix, with a glimpse into the past. The past, when Quosh ruled the world. Can you believe it more than 10 years ago now? I can't. DJ: Alex Threat Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, UKHC, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Quosh Vocal Mix (29.09.24) Length Mix: 01:37:10 Tracks: 23 (twenty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Alex Threat - Soundcloud Channel

DJ Slipmatt. We all know him. This well known DJ and producer, who's been in the scene for many, many years, has done some incredible things over the years. Played at the biggest events, had many successful hits (on his own or part of SL2), and is overall a very nice guy. He can tell stories like no other, and if you were around during they heydays of Rave music, you would have seen him perform. His sets are among the best you can find in the Rave scene, and are still adored by plenty. Being in the scene for 35 years, that's an achievement on its own! Resident Advisor asked him to produce a mix, which is accompanied by a short interview. So if you are interested in what is happening in Slipmatt's life, you should read it. You can find the link below this review, which will take you to RA's page. But now a brief explanation on how Slipmatt became part of my life, in a weird way. As many of you know, I lived in the Netherlands for most of my life, and I was too young when the Rave scene exponentially grew to something uncontrollable by the government. But growing up, I obviously knew the song 'On A Ragga Tip', which was a hit everywhere. But Slipmatt became a name I would remember, after I heard his remix of JDS' ''Higher Love''. That is still one of the finest Happy Hardcore tracks ever made. Being a blogger/reviewer, you start expanding your knowledge, and you start to use the internet. It did come with a lot of perks: you could actually start following artists, and not like in the old days, where you could only see them at events, or maybe on TV shows. You could communicate with them, and as his name already rang many bells, I became hooked on something he called ''The Facebook Sessions''. I think that's what it was called. He also had other radio shows, but the Facebook Sessions were massive. Only a short period of time was it a thing, but it made me realise that this man is just more than that bloke who remixed ''Higher Love''. I did meet him on a few occasions, and his sets were as dope as you could imagine them to be. Always focussed on the oldschool sound, which I adore. I was too young to remember or acknowledge, but through artists such as Slipmatt, would I get a sense on how awesome the late 80s and early 90s were. But Slipmatt does so much more. He is still very active in the scene, and he has a reach, far beyond the UK. His importance in the scene has been acknowledge, and people praise him for his continued support of both the early stuff, and the present day music too. For this mix he decided to not only focus on the oldschool sound, but basically everything that him the individual he is. It's a bit of an insight mix to what makes Slipmatt tick. But don't worry: there's plenty of Oldskool for the fanatics in here. Let's go on a ride, a journey through Slipmatt's rich history as a DJ and producer: Adonis - No Way Back (Greg Wilson Edit) Landlord - I Like It Nitro Deluxe - Let's Get Brutal Fallout - The Morning After (Sunrise Mix) Armando - Land Of Confusion Rhythim Is Rhythim - The Dance Reese & Santonio - The Sound (Re-mix) Swan Lake - In The Name Of Love Man Machine - Man Machine Nightmares Of Wax - Dextrous Robin Wants Revenge - Robin Wants Revenge Joey Beltram - Energy Flash Second Phase - Mentasm B-Sides - Magic Orchestra Greed - Give-Me (Hypersonic Remake) Clubland feat Quartz - Let's Get Busy SL2 - DJs Take Control Altern8 - Activ-8 (Come With Me) 2 Bad Mice - Bombscare K-Klass - Let Me Show You Love The Bucketheads - These Sounds Fall Into My Mind (Mazella Bistro Mix) Tori Amos - Professional Widow Express Of Sound - Real Vibration (Want Love) Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You Energy 52 - Cafe Del Mar (Da Bruck & Klein Remix) Southside Spinners - Luvstruck Mauro Picotto - Lizard (Gonna Get Ya) Ariel - A9 Quo Vadis - Sonic Boom (Life's Too Short) Agnelli & Nelson - Everyday (Alex Gold Vocal Mix) Alex Neri - Hoursetrack (Antoine Clamaran Hard Bass Remix) Philippe B - Can You Feel It Bootleg - Put Ur Hands Up 4 Education (Mashup) Liquid - Sweet Harmony (Dave Spoon & James Talk Remix) Micha Moor - Space (Klaas Club Mix) CoCo Star - Miracle (Funkda's Playing With Knives Mix) Awesome 3 feat Lizzie Curious - Don't Go (Hoxton Whores Remix) Crazibiza vs Eddie Amador - House Music (Jerome Robins Simple Mashup Mix) Alexis Raphael - It's Kinda Jazzy (Original Mix) Sooney - Hit The Dance Floor Reza & Tom Chubb - Anthem (Club Mix) Jacq (UK) - Fall Back (Original Mix) Bessey - Non Stop (Club Mix) Jose De Mara - To My Beat (Extended Mix) Tony Cortez - Losing My Mind (Extended Mix) Frank De Wulf - The Tape (Pig Snatchers & M-Staffs Anthem Remix) This is one hell of a tracklist. And one that wasn't easy to type, but I've done it. But what is also easy to spot, is the fact that Slipmatt takes you on a journey. As said before, not just the oldskool stuff, but literally everything. As he's a master of the decks, he knows what the audience wants to hear, wherever it is he plays. And as of now, 12.7k+ plays show that people love this mix, and what he does. I like the diversity of this mix. It's literally whatever Slipmatt wanted to play. Old, new, and everything in between. Some of these versions I've not even heard before. But being in the game for 35 years, you do create a big collection. And his collection must be big. His journey is a pleasant one. It is nice that he plays multiple styles, but if I'm being brutally honest, I do prefer the older stuff. As I wasn't around (I was alive though) to experience it, I always listen to mixes that play the early stuff. It's the decade I unfortunately miss, which probably has the best anthems ever. Yes, later years had some excellent tunes too, but nothing can beat the late 80s/early 90s. Nothing. And obviously the track that did the most damage to my eardrums, has to be 'Energy Flash'. I still remember hearing that track for the first time, and I didn't understood the power behind the track. That would only become apparent later in life. But what a brilliant track. The follow up record, 'Mentasm', is also a Rave classic. A wonderful mix. 2 hours of Slipmatt. Couldn't wish for more. DJ: Slipmatt Genre/Style: Rave, House, Trance Mix Info: R.A. 958 Slipmatt Length Mix: 02:08:44 Tracks: 46 (fourty-six) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: 294 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Resident Advisor - Slipmatt Interview

It is Friday! If you haven't noticed, it is. And it's glorious! I thought a couple of weeks ago that the sunshine would disappear, but it hasn't! It's out in full effect, and it's fantastic. Blown away by the sunshine, I needed to hear something that represents happiness to me. And that is.... UK Hardcore. Yes, it makes me extremely happy. When it dominated everywhere and everyone's lives, I was one of those fanatics who bought everything, and I'm glad that I did. I can always bring a smile on my face, whenever I listen to a UKHC mix. And you can guess right now how big my smile actually is.... It's massive. And there's good reason for that. It's often that I find UKHC mixes on Soundcloud, but not always the right one, if that makes any sense? Today's mix is one by Syntax Error and Scott Frenzy. And it's jam packed with goodies. All the finest UKHC anthems from back in the day. But don't you worry: if this isn't enough, and you want more, this is only the first instalment, and hopefully more will come in the near future. Not the too distant future, don't want to be deprived of excellent UKHC anthems, right? I clicked on this mix, not really knowing which records were in it, but I was pleasantly surprised. After only a few anthems did I realise that this is one good mix. Hell, not just good, but excellent. The tracks from my youth, the tracks that hold many memories: they are all in here. Again, not all of them, but enough for me to smile from ear to ear. Here's the tracklist, hopefully it will put a smile on your face too! Ferry Corsten - Cry (Re-Con & Squad-E Remix) Squad-E - Last Night Heaven 7 - This Life (Breeze & Styles Remix) CRW - I Feel Love (Breeze & Styles Remix) Lisa Abbott - The One (Breeze & Styles Remix) Hypasonic - Go (Squad-E Remix) Masterblaster - Everywhere (Squad-E Remix) Rezonance Q - Sweetheart (Squad-E Remix) Phaze 4 - You're Never Gonna Know (Sy & Unknown Remix) Ibiza Knights - Feels So Good To Be Alive (Jamie Ritmen Remix) Q-Tex - Roll The Track (Original Mix) Impact & Nemesis - Blown Away Heaven 7 - Speak Of Love Dandy Crouch feat Shelly - Emotions And Dreams (DJ Kurt Remix) Fergus Mayhem - Take Control Stu Allan - A Feeling (Visa Remix) Brookie & Scandal - On My Way DJ Robbo - U Had It Clear Vu - Never Too Late Fantastic. This brings back so many memories. The worst memory of them all? Well, that's an easy pick: the amount of money spent on CDs. I don't want to know, nor do I want to calculate the amount, because it will be staggeringly high. So high, I could have probably bought a house. Well, maybe put a deposit down, not actually buying a house. But it brings back more good memories. Going to raves, listening to this whilst working. Having a fantastic time listening to UKHC. That's what it's all about. Spreading the happiness. I tried spreading the UKHC virus in the Netherlands, to no avail (unfortunately). But after realising that I'm alone, I did what I did best: turned up the volume and not giving a flying fuck about everyone else. Fuck them, if they don't like UKHC. I do. This mix is something else. So many awesome anthems. Some extremely big anthems, and some slightly underrated anthems. A mixture of both, but that makes this mix more entertaining. The songs are just superb. And I don't know anyone who might disagree. From the first to the last record, they are all solid. But you cannot underestimate the power of 'Never Too Late'. What a power anthem. Still gives me goose bumps and makes me feel something, deep down inside. I really enjoyed this mix, and it's a good start to the weekend. Turn up the volume and enjoy a bit of nostalgia, crammed into a 76 minute long mix. Bring back the glowsticks!!! DJs: Syntax Error & Scott Frenzy Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Syntax Error & Scott Frenzy - UK Hardcore Sessions Vol. 1 Length Mix: 01:16:02 Tracks: 19 (nineteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD HERE File Size: 176 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Syntax Error - Soundcloud Channel

I am a massive Happy Hardcore fan. If you've ever visited my site over the last 10+ years, you must have spotted that the amount of Happy Hardcore reviews would always be higher than any other music genre. I am a Happy Hardcore fanatic, and it's the one style of music that brings joy to my otherwise boring life. I am an advocate for bringing Happy Hardcore back to the forefront, and I don't care what your opinion is: Happy is life. Happy might be for hobo's, but I don't care. Let me be a hobo then. (that was a Neophyte reference).... DJ A.K.'s latest mix isn't just your standard Happy Hardcore mix: it's Happy Hardcore, but slightly harder and faster. Doesn't that make it your bog standard 'Hardcore' then? Not really, as the happy elements are still there, so it's still classed as Happy Hardcore. And that's what makes this so great. A blend between 'Hardcore' and 'Happy'. Couldn't wish for anything else. We had some amazing producers back in the day, and what they made was tremendously good. Some might look down upon what they created, but I look at it with a lot of respect and admiration. I know you secretly like these anthems too, deep down inside. And you know they will do a lot of damage on the dancefloors. I always liked the harder side of Happy Hardcore, and this mix is just what I needed to hear. A.K. always delivers, never disappoints. But which 23 records did he pick? Will these bring a smile on your face too? Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Fantasy World (Hardcore Mix) Discofrisco & DJ Inferno - Happy Paradise Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Stars (Hardcore Mix) Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Your Smile (Check This Out Remix) Mindtrust - Ravers Groove (DJ Tails & Noizer Remix) Critical Mass - Believe In The Future (Critical Loudness Edit) DJ Defender & E-Raver - One Way To Live (Is To Party) 4 Tune Fairytales - Take Me 2 Wonderland (Hard-Tune Remix) DJ Jappo & Lancinhouse - Bring It Fine 4 Tune Fairytales - My Little Fantasy (Bass-D & King Matthew Remix) The Omen - Let The Music Take Control (Hardcore Mix) Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Hardcore Feelings (Hardcore Mix) Happymen - Love Is You (Stunned Guys Hardcore Mix) DJ The Prophet - Big Boys Don't Cry (4 Min Mix) Profound - 4 O'Clock DJ Waxweazle & Guitar Rob - Spread Your Wings Stu J & UFO - We're Flying Mindtrust - Key To Your Heart (Bass-D & King Matthew Remix) Wicked Dimension - Everytime I Think Of You (DJ Weirdo & DJ Sim Flashback Mix) Infernus - I Want Your Love (Bass-D & King Matthew Remix) DJ Weirdo & DJ Sim - Go Get Busy (Hardcore Edit) Bass-D & King Matthew feat XD - Like A Dream Highlander - Hold Me Now (Bass-D & King Matthew Remix) Happy Hardcore will never die. And that's a statement. I am now in my 40s and still trying to move this body around like it's nothing, whilst listening to Happy Hardcore. And I'll do the same when I'm 80, but the movements will be highly restricted due to wear & tear. At least my head will be bopping. A.K.'s selection is insane. It's like he went inside of my head, and picked the records I love the most. And they are these records (well, maybe 95% of these records are in my all-time favourite list). But what I do love the most is that there's a distinctive indication who dominated the Happy Hardcore scene in the 90s: Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo, Bass-D & King Matthew, Weirdo & Sim... you could not go wrong when these all stepped up and produced these anthems. You knew you were going to be amazed. Obviously the biggest Happy Hardcore hit ever made has to be 'Go Get Busy'. That was such a big hit, it dominated the world. And as much as I love this record, I do have to give it to 'My Little Fantasy'. This version has been in many mixes that I've listened to over the years, and always came out on top. Therefore, I have to conclude that this record is the best Happy Hardcore anthem EVER made. Agree or disagree? Another splendid mix by A.K. He just keeps on making these beautiful mixes. Worth my time, and if you aren't following him yet, worth your time (and a follow) too. Side note: this mix was recorded on my birthday! I do feel like it's A.K.'s present to me, so thanks for this mix. Nothing can top this present, that's for sure. DJ: A.K. Genre/Style: Happy Hardcore, Happy Rave Mix Info: DJ A.K. - Bangin 90's Happy Hardcore Mix 31.08.24 Length Mix: 01:13:45 Tracks: 23 (twenty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: DJ A.K. - Soundcloud Channel

I don't need to explain who DJ Brisk is. If you are a die-hard UK Hardcore fanatic, you know this legendary DJ and producer, who's been in the scene for quite some time now. He's played at all the big events in the UK and abroad, and he's been a very influential producer and DJ to many. His biggest success was when the UKHC scene was at it's peak, during the 90s, and his records were well received on the dancefloor. A legend, that's for sure, with an extensive music catalogue that spans multiple decades. Still active in the scene, but nowadays mainly focussing on DJing through certain online platforms. If you aren't following him, you might miss a lot of his sets that he does. It would be a great thing to give him a follow, so you won't miss out on anything Brisk related. But for now, let's focus on Brisk's producing side and what Adrenalin has made. It's a fan mix, an appreciation mix. And according to Adrenalin, Brisk has always been one of his favourite DJs, and an inspiration to him. So as a thank you to Brisk, he made this mix, which contains 12 records , and it's less than an hour long. Obviously it contains the big hits, but there's also a few records I've not even heard of. And did you know he had an alias, which was Quicksilver? Who knew? I love myself a trip down memory lane, and this is certain that. A trip back to the 90s. Let's see what's in store for us: Brisk - Airhead (SMD Remix) Brisk - Party Pumper (Billy Bunter Remix) Brisk & Intense - MuffDiver Brisk - Make It Rough Brisk - Thru' The Knite Brisk - You & Me Jimmy J & Cru-L-T - Six Days (Brisk Remix) Brisk vs Rebel Alliance - Adrenaline Stomper Brisk & Intense - Get Live (Stu J Remix) Brisk vs Rebel Alliance - Floor Friction Quicksilver - Get On Up Force & Styles - Harmony (Brisk Remix) I've been following Brisk for many years now, and I've heard many of his songs, but there are still songs out there I've not encountered before. There's a few in here that I've not heard before. And more out there. Of course Adrenalin had to start with 'Airhead', one of the biggest tunes in the 90s. You could not buy a compilation without this song being on it. Or 'Six Days', that was yet another smashing record. But I'm more interested in the records you don't hear that often, and I do believe that in this set, 'Get Live' is the best record, by miles. Proper 90s Happy Hardcore vibes coming through my speakers now. This is a great set with some blinding anthems. We need more of these mixes, where the known meets the unknown. It's always great to introduce a new audience to the forgotten gems, and get those back on people's radar, if they did forget these anthems even existed. A solid mix. And I'm going to use a phrase that many 'old' people use: they don't make them like they used to. And I do believe that. You won't be hearing these sounds in current day songs anymore. Unless your name is David Guetta and you are doing this to cash in. But this sound remains so unique and 90s. It should come back. Brisk, bring back the Happy Hardcore. And bring it back right NOW! DJ: Adrenalin Genre/Style: UKHC, Happy Hardcore, Breakbeat Hardcore Mix Info: Sounds Of The DJ Brisk Mix 1 Mixed By DJ Adrenalin Length Mix: 00:53:38 Tracks: 12 (twelve) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Adrenalin - Soundcloud Channel

The weekend has landed. Well, it's nearly over, but we do still have a few hours left. And within those few hours, we can listen to something amazing. You might have heard of a DJ called Miss K8? You might recognise the name, hopefully. She has been in the scene for quite some time now, and has been causing a lot of tremor on the dancefloor. This Ukrainian DJ has been on many flyers and her songs have appeared on many compilations, and with that, we have to conclude that she is certainly a powerful individual that likes to entertain the masses in front of her. She is powerful individual, and knowing that, it was an obvious decision to ask her to have an 'All Night Long' event, where the focus lies solely with Miss K8, or her alter ego, Kateryna Kremko (which is her real name, which she uses for her Techno alter ego). The location in question was Bootshaus, in Cologne. Miss K8 went, and destroyed the place. Well, that's the impression I get, from her set. She actually has 2 sets on her Soundcloud channel. We'll get to that in a minute. This club, I had never heard of it. It only came to my attention after seeing Rooler's set at this club. It looks insane, and it has good reviews. Wish I could just pop in and experience it. That would be insane. The two sets I found were divided into 'Singularity' and 'Black Circuit'. In short, the Singularity set was focussed on Miss K8 and her rise to fame from her first release to her latest. So you got everything Miss K8 related, in 66 minutes. The Black Circuit bit focusses on her own roots in the wonderful world of music. The set contains records by artists that influenced her, to become a producer and DJ herself. She got 31 records that meant the most to her, and put them in an hour long set. And that's the one I'm focussing on right now. Which 31 records did she pick? Black Circuit - Intro Manu le Malin - Ghost Train (Vitalic Remix) Mad Dog - Il Futuro Kobbe, Balthazar & JackRock - Moonshine Cancel - Peer Test Mython - Perishable Emotions Hardtrax, O.B.I. feat Dunkelkammer - Asche & Staub Weichentechnikk - High Tension Rikhter - Syndikat VXPX - Acid Talker (WarinD Remix) Waldhaus - Make Your Transitions Waldhaus - Anathema Alignment - Old School Klangkuenstler feat Sant - Toter Schmetterling Coolio, 1 World, Holy Priest - Gangsta's Paradise Sara Landry x Nico Moreno - Because They Want Our Seat DJ Hammond - The Hive Richie Gee - Industrial Resistance Jayron - Knock Knock Manji, Holy Priest - No Balance The Satan - No More Words Tymon - Gucci (I:Gor Remix) Angerfist - Strangle And Mutilate (Negative A & Counterfeit Remix) Mindustries - Craftiest Trick I:Gor - Too Hot Project Omeaga - Prednison Attack Remix (N-Vitral Remix/New Mashup) Sei2ure - War DaY-Mar - Embrace The Night Negative A - Freebase Angerfist - Right Through Your Head (Tieum Remix) eDUB - Venom This is as diverse as things come. I wasn't expecting a list like this one, nor was I expecting the quality of these records. Miss K8 had picked the finest records out there, and they might be slightly rougher and raw compared to what you are used to. But oh my God, are these tracks insane? This is a rough set. I do love a set that stands out, and takes you on a musical journey. To get a glimpse into the wonderful world of Miss K8, that's not a bad thing, right? And boy, does she love her darker and more industrial sounding anthems. I did appreciate this set a lot, and if I was there, in Cologne, I would not have left the dancefloor at all. I've got no negative comments. The set is dope as fuck. And it takes you on a wonderful journey. There are so many anthems in this set you don't hear that often, and it's wicked to hear them again. And obviously I had to pick a favourite record. That would turn out to be a bit of a pickle, as I do love 'Embrace The Night' when it came out, and it still remained a powerful anthem, but 'War' is now my favourite. Go and check it out, and check out the other set too, if you want more of Miss K8. DJ: Miss K8 Genre/Style; Hardcore, Hard Techno, Schranz, Industrial Hardcore Liveset Info: All Night Long 'BLACK CIRCUIT' Liveset - Bootshaus Length Liveset: 00:58:30 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: Miss K8 - Soundcloud Channel

I am back! After nearly a month of being away from my awesome website, I decided that today was going to be the day that I return. I've been away, to Greece, and it was heavenly. Drinking cocktails every single day, and enjoying the Sun. I feel refreshed and excited to return, but I still needed a few more days before returning to this hobby, and as today is probably the last day of nice temperatures, I decided to come back on what seems to be a very lovely day. One that might persuade you to start dancing again... During my holiday in Greece I did not listen to the normal genres, the ones I always listen to. But I decided to let the Greeks decide it for me. It was amazing, and intoxicating. But something deep down inside was tickling me, I started to get this itch. And not just because I got sunburned, it was an itch that an ointment could not resolve. Only a good set of speakers and a wicked mix. And boy, did I find one? Of course I did. It should come as no surprise, but I'm an old geezer. I am now 41, and I grew up during the best years of Dance music. And when Jumpstyle emerged out of nowhere, I was hooked. Decades later, I am still in love with this bouncy style. It makes me happy, makes me move more ferociously, and it gets me going. Yes, there's an element involved that makes it be borderline cheesy, but that's the appeal too, right? T.K., who has made an appearance before on this site, made a promo mix. Well more like a DJ contest mix for the 31 Years of Oh! event, which takes place in October of this year. And I only had to listen to it once to be fully emerged, and intoxicated by the Oh! sound. If you don't know what the Oh! sound is or what it represents, you should check out the Oh! website . It is probably stated somewhere on there what it represents. For now, let's go back in time, to the glorious Jumpstyle years.... Candyman - Rock Da Place (Original Mix) DJ Furax - Samball (Bulex Mix) Nuclear Dope - Bugshot (Original Mix) James Rhandall a.k.a. Radium - Stand Up (DJ HS Remix) DJ Toff - La Playa (Original Mix) Binum - Woops (Original Mix) Rudy Sunders - Pulse (Overdrive Mix) Acrobat's - Blizard (Original Mix) DJ Ruthless & GJ Warez - Movimento (Original Mix) Q-ic & Lethal MG - Suck My Dick (Original Mix) DJ Stone - Alarma (Original Mix) Largemellow - Holiday (Original Mix) Binum - Cyber Trance (Original Mix) DJ Gio - Violins And Drums (Original Mix) Chicago Zone - 2 Reactions (Zof & SMB's Oh! Edit) DJ Guenot - Magnum (Original Mix) Teka B & Babyshark - I Want Your Dream (Original Mix) Techtronic - Pump Up The Jam (DJ Gave 2007 Remix) Q-ic & Ghost - Desire Go Higher (Dr. Phunk Remix) Glowiej meets The Profilerz - Aight (Original Mix) DJ Fox - Again's A Melody (Original Mix) E-Max & DP - Joke It (Original Mix) Massimo Rizzi - Monitor (Original Mix) Tom & Jerry - Infinity (Vocal The Oh! Edit) DJ Massiv & The Rebel - Back In Time (Original Mix) DJ W4cko - Fiesta Reloaded 2006 (Original Mix) DJ W4cko & Casaya - Fanatic! (Original Mix) Showtek - FTS (Original Mix) This takes me back to the wonderful years of Jumpstyle. And it's exactly what I needed to hear today. I needed something to give me enough energy to start doing chores around the house. As said, it's probably the last sunny day of the year, so make the most of it. Headset on, Soundcloud on, this mix on, and volume on max. That's how I enjoyed this mix. And it was on loud: the neighbours could hear it. And I could not care one bit. This is my youth in a nutshell, this is who I am, and who I was back in the day. My God, did I spent a fortune on Jumpstyle CDs? Oh yeah, that's exactly what I did. And I'm happy to have lived through those years, and I would not have missed it for the world. Yeah, the whole Jumping dance movement was a bit silly. But we were young, we didn't know we looked foolish. All of these records bring back memories. Including the last track, which I find so overrated. Could have ended the mix with 'Fanatic!', that would have been much better. But hey ho, it is what it is. I remember those years, driving around in your pimped up car, with a massive sound system in your car, making sure that every window was trembling. The bass? That would have been on max, same as the volume. You cannot listen to this normally. T.K.'s mix is great. I really enjoyed it, and it's good to hear these classics again. A golden era gone, but never truly forgotten. Keep it alive. And keep on jumping (but not that silly dance move please). Best record? No contest, that has to be 'Holiday' by Largemellow. Big, big anthem back in the day! DJ: T.K. Genre/Style: Jump, Jumpstyle, Hardstyle Mix Info: T.K.'s Jump & Tek Classics (Part 23: 31 Years The Oh! DJ Contest) Length Mix: 00:51:09 Tracks: 28 (twenty-eight) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: T.K. - Soundcloud Channel

It's the year 1998. Which is now 22 years ago. It feels like it has only happened yesterday, but it has been. more than a few days ago. It was the year in which I lost my raving virginity. And the year I increased my music collection with many CDs and singles. Remember those? Anyway, it was a great year for me personally, and also for a lot of ravers all over the world. Hardcore was booming, it was the quickest growing sound all over the world, and the hype would not die (well, not yet, give it another year). It was so big, and everywhere and everyone organised parties all over the world. We were a force that couldn't be stopped. And Belgium also joined in this madness, with their own club, called Club X. I have been going to Belgium around that era, but never went to Club X. It sadly closed before I had the chance to visit it. The only remembrance I've got nonetheless are a few CDs. CDs that have been played over and over, and completely ruined. When Club X ruled the scene, they did release a few CDs, mainly between 1996 and 1999, and they were quite successful on the Dutch album chart, with the first album having the highest position of 4 out of 100 albums, back in 1996. The albums that I have got, are all damn good. It's a specific sound I do miss, and don't hear that often. The albums contained not only Gabber music, but also Techno, Trance, Club, House, Hard House, and everything the clubbing/raving community listened to back in the 90s. The album that gave me the most goosebumps is the 4th instalment, and it's a glorious album. I think it's time for us to blow off the dust of this album, as quirky as it might be, it's still a damn good 'un. It contained 2 CDs, and I know for sure that there are may ravers out there who have not heard a few of the records on this disc for many years. Nostalgia factor = high! CD 1 Marc Acardipane & DJ Rob - The 'X' Anthem DJ Isaac & The Viper - The Real Shit Da Tekno Warriors - Da Game Hypnotizer - Move: Don't Stop DJ Glenn - Jumpin' Muthafuckers (Original) The Brutalist - No Equality (DJ Inferno's Blast Cut) Sound Enhancers - Store & Forward DJ Niel - Depth Of The Sounds The Classic Men - We're Gonna Get This Place Bodylotion - No Worries Atlantic - My Heart Will Go On The Prophet - Let It Roll Neophyte vs The Stunned Guys - Army Of Hardcore Misdemeanour - Step To The Dome Miss Groove meets The Wolf - Angels (Miss Groovy Remix) Hardcore Elements vs Bad News - Tell The DJ Miss Flower - Mr. Randall Sound Enhancers - Ill Behaviour Marc Acardipane & DJ Rob - Class Of '89 ('98 Mix) CD 2 Funny F - Funky (Original Edit) Poogie Bear & Mark V - Funkier DJ Peter - Put Your Hands In The Air (Instrumental 12" Mix) Pat Krimson - Paranoid In Moscow (Titanic Mix) Fiocco - The Spirit (Extended Instrumental) Da Boy Tommy - Little Dicks (Pump Dat Dick) DJ Glenn vs Voltage Club - Silent Six (Remix) DJ Serge Servais & DJ Pascal - Enjoy The Villa (Chantzis Mix) DJ Savage - The Heat 3 Guys On Warwick - Let Me Tell You Something Ittybitty Boozywoozy & Greatski - Pumped Up Funk (Klubbheads SG Mix) Greenfield - Violet Club Sandwich (The Wicked Club Sandwich EP) Fabulous Baker Boys - Oh Boy (Da Klubb Kings Apeiron Mix) Camisra - Let Me Show You (Tall Paul Remix) Tone Invaders - Flight 6865 Cherry Stone - Mysterious Motivation AT Project - You're The One (Dub Version) The Footclub - Driftwood (House Mix) The Hornet - Keep Rockin' These tunes might sound dated, but not outdated. Can you believe that this album was released 22 years ago? I can't, seriously can't. And you can't imagine me being young, stomping on the floor so loud, that my parents had to come upstairs, and cut the cables through of my speakers? I can't imagine that nowadays, seeing as everything is wireless (hurray to the future). I feel a bit guilty though: the big rave clubs in the Benelux all shut down before I had the chance to visit them. I went to a few, don't you worry my son. Especially the clubs in the Southern part of Limburg, but I went everywhere. My favourite club? E-xlipse in Landgraaf. I've spend some dodgy times over there, raving my bollocks off. But also Bozzini. Only short lived, as I can recall? Club X had a legacy, and a reputation. And when I was about 14 in 1998, I really wanted to go to Club X. You saw the legendary 'X' sticker everywhere, and the hype was enormous! I couldn't go, was too bloody young. But hey ho, at least we've got the music! And the albums were a mix and match. Not really matching 100% with the sound you would expect to hear coming out of Belgium at the time, but they just crammed as much music on there, tunes that would please the clubbing and raving community. Tracks that would do well on the dancefloor and at home. Some of these tracks you needed to have a lot of alcohol in your system before you really started to appreciate it. But some have remained classics. The best of these CDs? There are a few wicked tracks, but my top 3 are 'The 'X' Anthem' by Marc Acardipane and Rob, The Prophet's 'Let It Roll', and 'The Spirit' by Fiocco. What also astonishes me is the fact that you can already hear the style we would later see taking over the soundwaves: Jumpstyle. It was coming, and coming hard. This music paved the way for a glorious future, yet not a glorious future for the club itself. I really liked the CDs, and still do. Not the best compilation ever. But if you have been to Club X, you might have heard these tunes being played out loud, and you would probably appreciate this album even more. Come on, Atlantic with 'My Heart Will Go On'? Wow, forgot that Hardcore also had a huge amount of crap tunes lol. I cannot find the album anywhere for you to listen to, only the 'X' anthem. Still a fucking epic and MUCH underrated anthem. Bring back the fucking 90s right NOW! Artist: Various Artists Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Hard Trance, Hard House, House CD Info: Club X - Volume IV CDs: 2 (two) Length CDs: 02:32:52 Tracks: 38 (thirty-eight) Label: Arcade Product Number: 01.10596 More Information: Club X - Offical Website (<2018)

The year? 1997. Hardcore was so tremendously big, you could not escape it. It was everywhere. And when I say everywhere, I do mean everywhere. There would even be adverts on TV playing Hardcore song. Mostly Happy Hardcore songs, but still. Hardcore dominated the world, and we knew it. It became this huge thing, and no one expected it to become this large. It was insane. It led to producers making extremely fine Hardcore songs, and also a plethora of idiotic songs. And when it comes to compilations, no one could top Arcade. They released everything. Think of anything, and they had a compilation dedicated to it. Sometimes they hit the nail on the head. With Club X, they did nail it properly on the head. If you don't know, Club X was this club in Belgium. To be exact, in Wuustvezel. It opened in 1993 and remained open until 2000. A quick history lesson here: it started as a radio station called Channel X. Once that channel became successful, they decided to go on tour, and the responses were great. This led to them starting Club X, a physical location people could go to. It became a legendary club, and I'm one of those people who were anxious enough to go, but by the time I could go, it shut down. During its heydays they had people coming from all over Europe, and the nights were mostly filled. I remember even buying a few of these compilations and receiving two tickets for Club X (as you can see on the cover above) . And it came with a sticker. There are still cars around that have that sticker on the back of their vehicle. It was that famous. I never had the opportunity to go, as none of my friends were into Hardcore (yeah, I know I had boring friends). It was on my bucket list, as a young lad, but it just never materialised. Thankfully we still have the music that can take us back to those wonderful years, and for this compilations, the CDs were each focussed on a different style. The first one was focussed on Hardcore, which was the hottest thing to listen to, and the second more on the Trance side of life. Did you own one when you were younger? Do you still have a copy? And the main question here is: did you actually go to Club X? If you did, I envy you. I seriously envy you. CD 1 The Horrorist - Flesh Is The Fever (Original Mix) Marshall Masters feat The Ultimate MC - I Like It Loud Darrien Kelly feat MC Hughie Babe - All The Gabbers DJ Paul & Teenage Warning - Brohymn DJ Jappo & Lancinhouse - Exlxaxl Rotterdam Terror Corps - The Horror (Buzz Fuzz Remix) DJ Promo - Shut Up! DJ Acesone - Tina (Was Kosten Die Condome)? George Vagas - Hyperdome (Heavens Version) The Dark Side - Him Again Public Domain - Rock This Joint DJ Perpetrator - The Power G-Town Madness - Silence Object One - Ping Pong (B,S,E, Remix) Kabaal - Blow That Shit Razzle Dazzle - Rattle Brain DJ's At Work - Balloon (Techno Mix) DJ Rob & MC Joe - 21st Century Mr DJ - Time To Get Up CD 2 The Age Of Love - The Age Of Love (Jam & Spoon Mix) Roos - Instant Moments Pat Krimson - Tapas ChiChi Marcel Woods - Arabian Driver (Middle East Remix) The Modwheel - Destination Morocco Cooky - Old Damn House (Norman & Pain Remix) Hocus Pocus - God, Devil, Hell, Heaven (Devil's Cut) Mac Zimms - L'Annonce Des Couleurs Vinyl Vandals - New York New York Equator - Silence Enrico & Ton TB - More Casual TLT - Kubik SAS - Amber Groove C4 - Vision (U Feel Mix) Main Men - Final Majority DJ Kalpa & Marino Stephano - Gonna Move Your Body Nick & Nack - Celluloids Drax Ltd. II - Amphetamine The Sunclub - Fiesta Obviously, me being the rebel, I had listened to the first CD the most, and it drove my parents absolutely mad. My dad actually came in my bedroom once and he did not say anything at all, but just walked in with scissors and cut both the speaker cables. He got the peace and quiet he wanted, not that pounding bass. Me sad, he happy. Well, that's what life is all about, eh? But later in life, when Hardcore went into cryogenic stasis, I fell more in love with Trance, and started to listen to the second disc more. Even at that age I knew this wasn't the best disc out there, but it would do. Arcade always had the tendencies to just plonk songs anywhere, even if they didn't fit in. Techno anthems on a Hardcore CD, Trance on a House CD, etc. You catch my drift, right? Here, on this album, there was no rhyme or reason why certain tracks were on there, or why they were in this order. But that doesn't mean that there weren't great anthems on here. But let's dive straight into the misery. The first track on disc one is the most overrated record ever! I still don't understand it, why people love this record. There's millions of songs better than this one, but it's a fan favourite, if you like. I really don't get it, and I find it a bad song. Alongside a few others I dislike ('All The Gabbers', 'Brohymn'). The second disc is interesting, but also messed up. Why would you start the disc with such a classic anthem and end the disc with 'Fiesta'? Surely that should have been the second or third song on this disc? How did they come up with that logic, at Arcade? But the second disc has got 'Amphetamine', which is still a highly regarded record. It's dope, but not as dope as probably the most underrated song ever, 'Old Damn House'. It still gives me goose bumps, this track does. But yeah, this disc also had some stinkers, like 'God, Devil, Hell, Heaven', 'Arabian Driver', 'Tapas ChiChi', etc. Even though the CDs weren't the best, I bet you that the club was. A legendary club, A club with a legacy. And in that club these tunes were played. It must have been extraordinary. But you know what they say: it always sounds better live, so I'm guessing that this disc was just the taster, and you had to experience it yourself, at Club X. Artist: Various Artists Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Trance, House, Hard House, Techno, Hard Trance, Makina CD Info: Club X - Volume III CDs: 2 (two) Length CDs: 02:33:05 Tracks: 38 (thirty-eight) Label: Arcade Product Number: 0110498 More Information: n/a

The 90s. A decade which we all love and admire. It is filled with a ton of excellent records, and the majority are still considered classics to many. You cannot turn on the radio and not hear the same tunes over and over. The 90s were influential, and I am glad to have lived in that decade. And of course, I did go out most nights toward the end of the 90s, and I'm glad that I did experience those epic nights, with DJs presenting to us the finest tunes money could buy. DJ Thumpa, a regular to this page, has made a brand spanking new mix, filled with 90s Dance Anthems. And first of al, the image above looks good. Really ace. Loving the colours. Secondly, I have been following this man for many years, and I'm not sure if he's done a mix like this one before. He's done everything else: from Freeform to UKHC, from Drum & Bass to Jungle, but a 90s Dance mix? Don't expect the underground anthems. Expect the tunes you already know, love, and probably hear at least once a week, on the radio, or somewhere else. But we don't hear them that often. We need to hear those anthems more often, wouldn't you agree? This is the kind of music that makes us happy and cheerful, and from the first second of being at work this morning til now, I have had this mix on repeat, and I'm loving life. Big smile on my face. Obviously the 90s is filled with a lot of records, but which ones did Thumpa select? Dario G - Sunchyme Camisra - Let Me Show You (Vocal Mix) JDS - Nine Ways Todd Terry - Something Goin' On (Loop Da Loop Uptown Mix) Daft Punk - Revolution 909 CJ Bolland - Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand van Helden's Drum 'n' Bass Mix) Stretch 'N' Vern - I'm Alive Sandy B - Make The World Go Round (Deep Dish 12'' Mix) Wildchild - Renegade Master (Extended Original Mix) Daft Punk - Around The World Lisa Marie Experience - Keep On Jumpin' (Lisa Marie Vocal Experience) Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You Tall Paul - Rock Da House The Chemical Brothers - It Doesn't Matter Wamdue Project - King Of My Castle (Roy Malone's King Mix) Klubbheads - Klubbhopping Double 99 - Ripgroove Energy 52 - Cafe Del Mar (Three N One Remix) Kadoc - The Night Train Veracocha - Carte Blanche Porn Kings - Up To No Good Happy Clappers - I Believe (Red Jerry Mix) JX - Son Of A Gun (Original Hooj 12'' Mix) Nalin & Kane - Beachball Tori Amos - Professional Widow (Armand's Star Trunk Funkin' Mix) Underworld - Rez It might be very windy outside, but only thing that is blowing me away, is this mix. Thumpa has selected 26 records, and put them all in this nearly 2 hour long mix. And within a few days, the plays have gone up exponentially. People seem to love the 90s and Thumpa's mix, and that's all because it's a good one. I grew up with all these records. There was no way of escaping these records, as they were everywhere. They even introduced songs into adverts, so it would become the norm to hear these not only on the radio, in the clubs, but see them also in ads. I always look back to the 90s with fond memories. The music was indeed great, and very good. And of course, me being an 80s baby, I prefer the 90s over the current radio dross that can be heard. I am not saying that ALL 90s songs are great. Hell, we went through phases where quality wasn't present, but quantity. Thankfully Thumpa only selected the finest records he could find. I might be a cliche, but I'm selecting 'Ripgroove' as my favourite song in this mix. It is still a belter, a fantastic track. It is one that will still demolish eardrums and dancefloors, all over the world, and makes people dance like they've never danced before. A solid mix. I hope Thumpa does more of these mixes. I thoroughly enjoyed this 2 hour journey back in time. DJ: Thumpa Genre/Style: Dance, House, Trance, Progressive House, UKG, Techno Mix Info: Thumpa - My Favourite 90s Dance Anthems Length Mix: 01:52:57 Tracks: 26 (twenty-six) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Thumpa - Soundcloud Channel

Let's go back to the 90s. It seems a common thing to do nowadays. Why not, eh? Who doesn't love a bit of the 90s? I grew up in the 90s, and became a massive Hardcore enthusiast. And when I say enthusiast, I do mean it though. I even did a presentation at school, detailing the history of Hardcore music, and devouring every second on educating my fellow class mates. It didn't work, as most of them were into Rock music, but I tried. I don't even remember getting a grade for it, a score. I think I just got a tap on the shoulder by my teacher and that was it. Nothing more. But Hardcore stayed with me, until the end of time (whenever that might be). I am in love with the 90s, and when it comes to Hardcore music, it cannot be beaten. Well, maybe only slightly by Millennium Hardcore, and if you consider it a standalone style, Happy Hardcore. But 90s Hardcore/Gabber still sounds fresh, exciting, and gets everyone on the dancefloor. It is harder, rougher, and sometimes tougher. And today I needed something harder and tougher. And here it is: a mix dedicated to 90s Hardcore music. core25 made this mix, and it contains mostly Dutch Hardcore/Gabber tunes (with a few UK tunes too). And seeing the tracklist brings a smile on my face. Why? Well, it's filled with anthems I haven't heard in a long time. And I'm not kidding. These anthems are forgotten records. Maybe there's a reason behind them being forgotten, or simply because there were too many other anthems out there? Who knows. But it's time to blow the cobwebs of them, and bring them back to life, into the wonderful world we call the internet. Bring back the 90s. That's for damn sure. Leviathan - Back From Hell Knightvision - Knight Of Visions DJ Epitaph - Da Core Will Never Die Crypt - The 9th Circle Tellurian - Fucked Up Motherfuckers Brain Acardy - Close Your Eyes (The Funky shit) Placid K - Ride The Party (2nd Mix) Scott Brown's Annihilator - Expansion Omar Santana - Mad Creator (H2O Mix) Scott Brown's Annihilator - Mission From Mars DJ Paranoide - Red Alert DJ Cybersnuff II - T.V. Land The Outside Agency - Break It Down Chosen Few - Bring The Beat Back Tellurian - Hardcore Junkies Lenny Dee - Hear The Bell Ring Critical Mass - Psychotic Break (Lenny Dee & Strychnine Remix) Sandkorn - Patchcore Overlords - Gimmie Some Source Code - What's Going On Here? Braindead - Braindead Maniac Of Noize - Mokummania DJ Atomic - Hardcore Mayhem Menace & USD - Trip X5 DJ Clarkee + Blackeye - Hard Hop Wargroover - British Nightmare Hellfish - Hellfish Live At Sk*lter 97 As I said before, this contains some forgotten gems. My God, my jaw dropped when I saw this list. And it always makes me wonder: did these producer know at the time they were making these classics? Were they aware that, many years after the songs were released, we are still listening to them? Would be cool to find out. It's a great selection by core25. And there's plenty of old stuff for you to discover or to rediscover. So many of these records you don't hear that often, but they should be played more often. Thanks to mixes like this one do we find them (again). This is a bit rougher than usual, which isn't a bad thing, but if you've never heard early 90s Hardcore/Gabber, it might come a bit as a shock. It can be melodic and beautiful, but overall its tough. A tough cookie to swallow if you don't know the potential behind each record. It can be beautiful, as long as you open yourself up. And there are so many great songs in here. One of them is 'Mad Creator' by Omar Santana. What a big hit, and it's not even a UK or NL anthem, but a US anthem. Thinking back I am happy to have experienced the 90s. But I wouldn't mind hearing more mixes like this one, to take me back in time yet again. Relive the 90s as much as I can. DJ: Core25 Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Early Hardcore, Hardcore Techno, Gabba Mix Info: Core25 - 90's Gabber Mystic Reality Mix Length Mix: 01:27:10 Tracks: 27 (twenty-seven) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Core25 - Soundcloud Channel

Hardcore Til I Die. A world known name. HTID. Who doesn't recognise the lady with the blue suit on, blond hair, and what appears to be wings. I have never been to a HTID event, but I've owned a few compilations, and even went to a rave wearing an HTID shirt. I do think I still own that shirt, but I've grown exponentially, so it doesn't fit me anymore. And based upon that, I don't wear it anymore. The angel would look more obese and her wings might look like airplane wings. If you do it justice, do it justice. And that's exactly what Ramos and Protocol have done. These are two legends from the UKHC scene, and I bet you that they have played at a HTID event. Or maybe even more than one. Because, why wouldn't they? They have earned their places in the Hardcore scene, and they know a thing or two about UKHC. As I was informed the other day about this new mix, I had to jump on it and explore what was in store. And what's in store, is something beautiful. HTID is something I grew up with. I don't know what has happened to the label, as according to Discogs it's been a bit quiet since 2013. It's a shame, but maybe they will come back one day, and dominate the UKHC scene again? I was always in love with what came out of the scene, and seeing that famous logo always brought a smile on my face. Again, I've never been to a HTID event (wish I did go), but you just knew the name, and its legacy. But what is the legacy exactly, besides the legendary raves? It's the music. And the music is great. This is when I was in love with UKHC, and I couldn't care less if the people around me heard me: I was having a great time. And thanks to Ramos and Protocol do I walk around the house with a big ass smile on my face. Maybe you will do the same? Force & Styles feat MC Junior - Pacific Sun (Sy & Unknown Remix) Dreadhed - On Fire (Hixxy Remix) Re-Con - Pull Over Ramos, Supreme & Sunset Regime - Gotta Believe (Re-Con Remix) Ramos, Punch & Protocol - How Low (Hixxy Remix) CRW - I Feel Love (Darren Styles & Breeze Remix) Sy & Unknown - Product Of The Devil 2006 Hixxy - More & More Brisk & Ham - Angel Eyes (Re-Con Remix) Ramos, Punch & Protocol - Fly Away (Squad-E Remix) Darren Styles - Dropzone Frisky & Hujib - Believe (Breeze & Styles Mix) Squad-E - My Direction Sy & Unknown - Caught Up In Your Love 2007 Apollo - Dance (Re-Con Remix) Ramos, Punch & Chris Fear feat Lisa Abbott - Dusk Til Dawn (Dougal & Gammer Remix) Bimbo Jones - Come Fly With Me (Re-Con Remix) Hypersonic V Jorg Schmid - Doesn't Matter (Squad-E Remix) Hixxy & Re-Con - Love Comes N-Trance - Set You Free (Hixxy Remix) Fantastic looking tracklist! This did bring a smile on my face. Those classics, they are tremendously insane! It brings me a lot of joy, hearing these anthems again. And the weird thing is, at one stage, we did not even consider them classics: they were just the norm at the time! They were classics in the making, but it didn't feel like that whatsoever. Times were different, they certainly were. Ramos and Protocol together, on one mix. Couldn't ask for more. Well, I could, but my prayers would not be answered. The result is a 90 minute long mix with some heavy bangers. True HTID spirit throughout this mix, with tracks by some of the biggest names in the scene. And they are top quality anthems. Come on, they don't make them like they used to. The memories these tracks generate, they are just insane. It was hard to pick a favourite, as I've had many over the years, and the majority are in this mix. I could pick my least favourite anthem, and there are two in this mix. 'Set You Free'. My God, I hear that song everywhere. And the original bugs me now. I can't hear it. And I'm not a fan of 'How Low'. Never liked the original, where the vocals came from. But besides these two records, the other 18 are genuinely anthems made in Heaven. With the best one being 'Come Fly With Me'. If you disagree, that's your problem, not mine. What a smashing track that is. Slightly underrated though. Can't wait for volume 2! More of these please! DJ: Ramos & Protocol Genre/Style: UKHC, UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: HTID Memories Part 1 Mixed by Ramos & Protocol Length Mix: 01:33:01 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 0,99 GB File Type: wav Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 1563Kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: DJ Ramos / DJ Protocol / RSR Recordings - Soundcloud Channel

I love it. Going back in time, and hearing those classic anthems again. I love to reminisce and think about how life used to be, and what we listened to during those fantastic years. And back in the day, the early 90s, we listened to a lot of Rave. And when I say 'we', I am not talking about myself, as I was only 8-9 years old, and not ready for the world of music out there. I was still listening to Pop music. Rave music was something I had not discovered yet, and Rave would have a different meaning to me (Rave = European Hardcore/Gabber music). The UK kind of Hardcore/Rave music was something I only discovered later in life. And I hate myself for not listening to it when it was hot. It would have been on 'my first Walkman' with some crappy, cheaply made cassettes, but I would have been slightly happier. Anyone that experienced the Rave culture in its heyday, they always seem to talk about it, with a twinkle in their eyes, and a certain happiness. Rave brings out the best in us all. Mickey Beam's latest mix contains records from 1992/1993, and some newer anthems too. A mixture of 'old' and new. He has been giving us many awesome mixes over the years, and his latest one is yet another epic one. He goes back in time, and has picked some heavy hitters. Proper Hardcore, Rave, Breakbeat, Jungle anthems. Once you look at the tracklist, I know that twinkle in your eyes will appear, and you will smile from ear to ear. This is happiness in its purest form. The classics, that's for damn sure! Dee Sub - Save My Soul Josh B - Such A Feeling Rhythm Quest - Closer To Your Dreams (Hybrid Mix) Rave 2 The Grave - Give A Little Love Nino - World Champion Liquid - Sweet Harmony Release - Dance In Eden Force Mass Motion - Miami Burnin' Noise Factory - Set Me Free (Remix) The House Crew - The Theme Freestyle & DJR - Madness Josh B - Perfect Love DJ Vibes & Hattrixx - Something Divine Foul Play - Ricochet (No Stopping The Remix) Orca - Alive & Kickin Force Mass Motion - V.N.E. (Thief Of Minds Mix) DJ Red Alert & Mike Slammer - Don Gorgon Sound S & A - Volume 1B Josh B - NRG 22 D-Force - Ruff!!! The Good, 2 Bad & Hugly - 1st Chapter In Dub Tic Tac Toe - Ephemerol Frantic & Impulse - Volume 1A Double H Productions - Noise Level 1 Reach For The Stars Josh B - Is This Love The Prodigy - One Love A lovely collection of records. This has put a smile on my face. And if you were around when the 90s were in full effect, you will love it even more. Just close your eyes and go back to the 90s. It's yet another epic mix. It feels like a walk in the park, right? You know a Mickey Beam mix is going to be great, and with records like these 26, you know it's going to be great. And it starts with a brilliant record, and hit after hit follows. And ends with a smashing hit by the Prodigy. Couldn't ask for more, right? When it comes to Rave music, I do like it when it's slightly rougher and tougher. A bit rough around the edges. Of course a beautiful and harmonic track can still make me happy, but if it's rough, that's when it becomes a classic to me. And there's a mixture of that in this mix. Best record? Oh, difficult. But I've got a few: 'Dance In Eden', 'Don Gorgon Sound', 'Ruff!!!', and of course 'Ephemerol'. Those are the best in this mix. Would you agree? It's yet another amazing and gorgeous sounding mix by Mickey Beam. I hope there will be more soon, as I crave for more like this one. More and more. Never stop reliving the past, and bringing it back to us all. We need a bit of the early stuff, the oldschool sound! DJ: Mickey Beam Genre/Style: Hardcore, Rave, Breakbeat, Jungle, Oldschool Mix Info: Old Skool Hardcore Rave Mix 1992 - 1993 & Newer Tracks (Mickey Beam) Length Mix: 01:02:23 Tracks: 26 (twenty-six) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 142 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Mickey Beam - Soundcloud Channel

During the 90s, there was one label I truly adored. Well, not only the 90s, but also during the Millennium years. That label was Arcade. I bought everything there was, and I must have spent a fortune on these albums. But I think it boils down to my first ever CD compilation being one that was released on Arcade (Yabba Dabba Dance Volume 1). One other CD I purchased back in the day, was Mysteryland 1994. And that's when the love for the Wizard grew, which later grew into this symbol (as you can see in the above picture). I have and always will have a connection with ID&T. My first event was an ID&T event, and many have followed. And during the 90s, their Hardcore 'branch' was my way of living. I made drawings of the ID&T Wizard logo on everything. It became obsessive. When Hardcore underwent some slight changes (some might call it 'death'), I still continued being an ID&T fan, and made the transition to Trance music. They dominated the charts, and ID&T dominated the dance scene in its entirety. I am not the only ID&T fan. There's a lot of us out there. And to this day do I go back in time, by listening to a lot of 'older' Trance albums. Especially the 2002 edition, as that was my first Sensation ever. And what an experience that was. To me, ID&T means happiness. ID&T means satisfaction. ID&T means life. And the music released on their label became Trance classics. You'll see why in a second, if you scroll down to the tracklist. Indecent Noise, who's behind the channel NOISETALGIA on Soundcloud, decided that for the 43rd edition of the successful podcast series, that an ode to this legendary label was needed. So, for an hour and a half, you get 22 amazing records from a long lost era of Trance music. Rank 1 - Breathing (Airwave) (Breaks Dub) Cygnus X - The Orange Theme (Moonman's Orange Juice Remix) Benicio - Don't Explain Svenson & Gielen - Twisted Cygnus X - Superstring (Rank 1's Deep Dub) Robert Gitelman - Children Of The Sun Rank 1 - It's Up To You (Symsonic) (Instrumental Dub) Jaron Inc. - Overflow Cygnus X - Positron (Armin van Buuren Remix) Factor 9 - Release Me (Svenson & Gielen Remix) Sensation - Anthem 2004 (The Rush Original Edit) M.O.R.P.H. - Maximum Overdrive Svenson & Gielen - Answer The Question (Cosmic Gate Remix) Svenson - Sunlight Theory (O-Zone Mix) Sensation - The Anthem 2003 (Robert Gitelman Remix) Out Of Grace - Anglia (2000 Remix) Marco V - Godd Marco V vs Jens - Loops & Tings Relooped (Marco V Remix) Joop - Sonsuz (Mark Norman Remix) Kay D. Smith & Marc Tail - Praiseworthy Tunes (Hoipolloi Mix) Igor S - Boomerang (Igor S Mix) Marcel Woods - Time Is Running Out This tracklist takes me way back. And it's a list that makes me happy. I bought many compilations that included each anthem on it. Most of them (of course) being ID&T compilations. Can't go with the competitor, only go with the best of the best. When Trance dominated the world, I still was in love with Hardcore, but Trance was just different. Different league. It spoke more to me than Hardcore ever did. It took me to a higher state of consciousness. And when you hear these anthems being played at a massive event, life could not get any better. Life only got worst the older you get (prices go up, your body can't compete with teenagers anymore, who dance for at least 12 hours). It's a time I look back at, with a lot of fond memories. And these songs are just classics, can we all agree. Indecent Noise has selected 22 anthems, and most of them are great. But unfortunately the first one, Rank 1's 'Breathing', it was one of those tracks I never understood. This version was just pure garbage. Yes, I bought Rank 1's album and singles over the years, but this experimental stuff never caught on. And their version of 'Superstring' is great, but not the Deep Dub version. But there are so many amazing records in here that I regularly listen to, even in 2024. Like 'Maximum Overdrive', 'Godd', 'Anglia', 'The Orange Theme', and the list goes on. Indecent Noise's list is great, but two of the tracks are still out of this world. 'Release Me' is such an underrated classic anthem, and 'Praiseworthy Tunes' is just a smash hit. If I hear either of these, I loose my mind. A solid mix, and a nice tribute mix to a legendary label. Hopefully there will be a second volume of this mix, as ID&T had more releases (which might be slightly better), but for now, this instalment will do. And it certainly does the trick. But no more Dub stuff please. DJ: Indecent Noise Genre/Style: Trance, Progressive Trance, Euphoric Trance, Uplifting Trance, Trance Classics Mix Info: NOISETALGIA Podcast 043: ID&T Length Mix: 01:30:00 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: NOISETALGIA by Indecent Noise - Soundcloud Channel

The year is 2005, and to start off the review, I did not buy this album when it was released. I only purchased it years after, as I was still living in the Netherlands and had never heard of a brand called 'Hardcore Heaven' nor 'Slammin Vinyl'. It would only be later that I would discover the name and the legendary status this has, this so-called 'Hardcore Heaven'. As I am Dutch, to me a Hardcore Heaven is different, more Thunderdome and Masters Of Hardcore focussed Heaven. But not this UKHC/Happy Hardcore version. But after picking up an album by accident (which I now realise I've never written a review about!), I started to investigate this UK Hardcore more and more, and during my journey did I discover this album. The album I first discovered was 'The No.1 Hardcore Classics Album', which was released in 2006, so even after Hardcore Heaven 2 came out. But because of that specific album did I go and purchase more and more. And the first Hardcore Heaven album I did purchase, was the second instalment in this series, which ended after the fourth instalment. A series with mixed feelings, if I'm being brutally honest. The first three CDs in this series were mixed by Sy, Brisk, and Kevin Energy, and for the fourth instalment, they instead asked Scott Brown, Joey Riot, and Kevin Energy. They weren't bad albums, but not the greatest either. They were OK. But it depends. It is all down to personal preference. Do you like it a bit bouncier, a bit harder, or a bit more Freeform-ish? Back in the day I wasn't a fan of this Freeform sound, so I was more attracted to the sound that Sy and Brisk had, and I preferred Brisk more because he had that European Hardcore style that I liked. Obviously, as you grow older, you become a tad wiser, and start to develop an interest in styles you've never thought could be interesting, like Freeform, so when I rediscovered this second instalment again, I had to jump aboard, and give it a go again. As said, it was three CDs, and the discs were mixed by Sy, Brisk, and Kevin Energy. And to my knowledge, it is still the best out of all the four albums released in 2005/2006 under this Hardcore Heaven umbrella. There are other CDs also called Hardcore Heaven, but that's too complex to explain now, maybe another time. So what was on each CD? Check this out: CD 1: Mixed By DJ Sy Force & Styles - Pacific Sun (Sy & Unknown Exclusive Hardcore Heaven VIP Remix) Joey Riot - Hardcore 2 Da Bone (Exclusive VIP Hardcore Heaven Album Mix) DJ Kurt - Break The Law Euphony - This Life GEOS - Look At All The Ravers Darwin vs Cube::Hard - Pulse Attack Sy & Unknown - Aural Illusion (Remix) Styles & Breeze - Slide Away (Sy & Unknown Remix) DJ Seduction - Slammin 'N Jammin (Joey Riot Remix) Sy & Unknown - I Feel On Fire (Stu Allan Remix) DJ Fracus - Maybe Sy & Unknown - Promised Land Gammer - This Is Mind Blowing Visa - Let Me See Ya Move (Sy & Unknown Remix) DJ Kurt - U Wanna Rock? Al Twisted & DJ JFX - In Comes Slippery Project - Something Like Dis (2005 Remix) Gavin G - Through Me CLSM - Timebomb (Cube::Hard Remix) CD 2: Mixed By DJ Brisk Brisk - Intro Robbie Long & A.M.S. - Trigger Hardcore (Brisk VIP Mix) Ham - In The Club Frisky & Hujib - Shake Gammer - Pound It Loud Stormtrooper & Dair - Hit The Floor Asa & S1 - Reach Out (Brisk & Vagabond Remix) Vagabond feat MC Wotsee - Ready For Chaos Frisky & Hujib - Ruff, Rugged & Raw Stormtrooper - Right Now Brisk & Ham - Angel Eyes (Vagabond V.I.P. Remix) Brisk & Vagabond - Night & Dayz Re-Con - Stab 'Em Brisk & Ham - In Your Life (Gammer Remix) Human Resource - Dominator (Outblast & Angerfist Remix) DJ Mantes & DJ X-Fly - Incredible Hardcore Brisk & Vagabond - Black Mamba Dreadhed - Roll Em Up The Stunned Guys - You Will Survive CD 3: Mixed By Kevin Energy Doc Savage - Master Blaster (Kevin Energy & Doc Savage Remix) Dancelordz - Promises (Kevin Energy Remix) Haze & Gemini - I Want Freedom 2005 (Impact & Resist Remix) Dancelordz - Fly Lost Soul - Too Strong (K Complex Remix) Haze - The Darkness Dougal & Gammer - Crackwhore (Kevin Energy Remix) Kevin Energy - Feel The Heat Innerspace - Last Man Standing Kevin Energy - Chemical Terror (Rave Mix) Double Decka - Transformed Deeper Territory - Deep Space Alek Szahala - Lumi (Kevin Energy Remix) Kevin Energy - Waves Of Desire (K Complex & Mark Ashely Remix) Synaesthesia - Desolation (CLSM Remix) Carbon Based - Anga Ball AMS - Check This Eryk Orpheus & Mark Ashley - The Tormentor Deviance - Energize Eryk Orpheus - I'm The Daddy Sharkey & Oli G - Sci-Fi Kevin Energy - Pounding Senses (Sharkey Remix) Kevin Energy & The TING - Power In The Light (Arkitech Remix) K Complex & Desire - Unplugged The tracklist brings back a lot of memories. Good memories. This takes me back, but I can imagine that anyone in the UK would have had better and more magical memories relating to these songs and the scene in general, as I wasn't living in the UK nor was I raving in the UK. I know for a fact that that would have been an experience and a half. Sadly I'm too late to experience the madness of mid 2000nd raves. As previously mentioned, the CDs are split. If you want it a bit bouncier, you stick with DJ Sy's disc. You want it a bit rougher and tougher, you go with Brisk. If you want a lot of Freeform, you go to Kevin Energy. Sy's disc is as good as you expect it to be. Happy and exciting. And obviously, seeing as he's the scratchmaster, he adds a bit of scratching here and there. But the bounciness of this mix can be clearly heard. Brisk starts with a blinding intro, and continues to provide us with some harder UKHC anthems and ending with some slamming European Hardcore anthems. Kevin Energy just holds our hand and guides us through a peaceful Freeform world. Each disc has got its own positives. But the one that stood out the most and still makes me the happiest, is DJ Brisk's mix. Still the dopest with the best records. You cannot beat that sound, that kind of UKHC is unheard of, in 2024. 19 years old, still sounding more advanced than ever before. But which record is my favourite? Here's one from each disc: Sy & Unknown - I Feel On Fire (Stu Allan Remix) Asa & S1 - Reach Out (Brisk & Vagabond Remix) closely followed by Brisk & Vagabond - Black Mamba Kevin Energy - Pounding Senses (Sharkey Remix) It's a good CD, that's for sure. It's the best out of the four in total. So from this second instalment i would put DJ Brisk's disc at number 1, Sy number 2, and Kevin number 3. What's your view on this CD? You like it? You hate it? Not the best UKHC CD from that era, but certainly not the worst. Worth relistening, if I were you! DJs: Sy, Brisk, Kevin Energy Genre/Style: UKHC, UK Hardcore, Freeform, Happy Hardcore, Gabber CD Info: Slammin' Vinyl Presents Hardcore Heaven 2 CDs: 3 (three) Length CDs: +/+ 3 hours Tracks: 62 (sixty-two) Label: Resist Music Product Number: RESISTCD52 More Information: n/a

3 Steps Ahead. 16 years ago he passed away. He was taken from us, this horrible disease had shortened his life, which is devastating. Especially for his family. But his legacy remains alive to this day. Still a huge influence for many upcoming acts, his presence is still felt amongst those true ravers. And those who were lucky enough to be raving when Peter Paul Pigmans performed will still talk about it with a lot of pride and honour. It was a unique sight for the raving community. He gave Hardcore another meaning. A deeper and more spiritual meaning. He came into the scene, conquered, and destroyed speakers. He was so unique, some even predicted he came from the future. Judging his music and the way he composed it, it does sound like it. He was way ahead of his time. I had the pleasure to only see him once, and that was at Mysteryland 1998 Outdoor in Bussloo. I have been a fan since I first laid my eyes on his 'Junkie 4 Life' album. Or maybe before, I can't exactly remember. But he was an inspiration for me. His music touched me. It was so damn good, and it made me rave even harder than before. 3 Steps Ahead's influence is beyond that of an ordinary producer. They even did a section especially for him at a recent Thunderdome, celebrating his legacy. That's how he will live forever: the music is so damn powerful. And yet, even though I'm a fan, I never purchased his best album, 'Most Wanted & Mad', released back in 1997. But thankfully someone uploaded it onto YouTube, and I can appreciate the early tunes, the ones that we all love, and still enjoy. He was a unique character, this album will prove my point. He was way ahead of his time, and I think 3 Steps Ahead was a time traveller. Certain sections of this album do not make any sense, and yet it does to him. One of the quirkiest producers/live acts ever to come out of the Hardcore scene. We do miss him. 01. 3 Steps Ahead - Welcome To Planet Steps 02. 3 Steps Ahead - Gabbers Unite 03. 3 Steps Ahead - Crazy 04. 3 Steps Ahead - Interview With Channel 4 05. 3 Steps Ahead - It's Delicious 06. 3 Steps Ahead - Money In My Pocket 07. 3 Steps Ahead - Trouble 08. 3 Steps Ahead - My Mind Is Gone 09. 3 Steps Ahead - Hakkuh (Loud Mix) 10. 3 Steps Ahead - Put Your Hands Up 11. 3 Steps Ahead - Gangster (Feel So Good) 12. 3 Steps Ahead - Most Wanted & Mad 13. 3 Steps Ahead - I'm Gabber 14. 3 Steps Ahead - Cyberspace, Is Where I Live 15. 3 Steps Ahead - In The Name Of Love 16. 3 Steps Ahead - Drop It (Live Thunderdome '96) 17. 3 Steps Ahead - Thunderscream (Thunder Anthem) 18. 3 Steps Ahead - What's This (Found On Tape) 19. 3 Steps Ahead - The Sexy-Bass Mix This is one of those albums you need to listen to before you die. It's so damn good, and the legacy that surrounds it remains forever. These records have appeared on many compilations, mainly the Thunderdome collection. And if you can find someone who doesn't like these records, please report them to the police, because they are clearly dangerous and insane. Quirky? Yes. Just check out tracks 4, 12, 14 and 18. Does that even make sense? In PPP's world it did, but for us normal human beings it doesn't. Seriously, it doesn't. Try and figure out the meanings behind these 'records', it will make you think it's all linked to the Illuminati. Was he even human, or a God? Enough reasons to start conspiracy theories about his presence within the Hardcore scene. Whatever he might have been, he was sent to us with a reason: to make us all dance til we drop. There are so many wicked records. It's hard to distinguish one from the rest of the pack, but the one that makes me feel that it's the most 3 Steps Ahead record out there has to be 'Gangster (Feel So Good)'. Was it Thunderdome 96 where he played it live? I can dream his whole set. I've played it over and over, time and time again. This is 3 Steps Ahead at his best. Yes, 'Drop It' is his most commercially successful record ever, but 'Gangster' is much better. Those quirky sections I do not understand. Maybe when I'm older I might, but besides these weird records the album is a huge inspirational album. It can only receive 5 out of 5 stars. Let's commemorate the legend that is Peter Paul Pigmans, and rave until we can't any longer. That was the reason he joined the community, that was his goal. To get us all raving. And he certainly made us do that. RIP 3 Steps Ahead! DJ: 3 Steps Ahead Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Happy Hardcore CD Info: 3 Steps Ahead - Most Wanted & Mad CDs: 1 (one) Length CD: 01:17:59 Tracks: 19 (nineteen) Label: ID&T Product Number: 007750 Release Year: 1997 More Information: 3 Steps Ahead - Official Website

CALM. I had never heard of this organisation before, but after reading a bit more about what they represent, And it's something close to my heart too, as I have been through the darkness, and suffered myself. Thankfully I did receive some help, and underwent some form of treatment through the NHS, but not everyone can be as 'lucky' as myself. Not many people know and acknowledge the struggles people face on a daily basis, and that's a pity. We don't help each other as much as we would hope. And the NHS is already under a lot of pressure. It is difficult, that's for damn sure. Mental health issues aren't something you can brush off that easily,. It is something that we need to understand, and face. You might not struggle, but if you open your eyes, you will find someone near you who might just need a moment of your time. Just to talk to you, to be listened to, to not be fully understood, but just to be listened to. For me it was important that there were people there for more, who would listen. I spoke to specialists who had no clue who I was, what kind of life I had, and how I got there. But they listened And to me that was the most important thing, because after a while (many sessions), I heard myself speak, and I started to understand what it is that needed to be done. Not many of my friends know this, but I was suicidal. Don't even know if my family knows that I was, but I was in a deep hole, and I couldn't get myself out of it. I knew that if I were to stay in that hole, after a while I would never be able to get out of it, and I would remain in it. I had the hardest task to say to my wife that I needed help, and that's what made me get into contact with people. Specialists. And they gave me just enough to still be in the hole, but for me to make an exit strategy: I was going to get out of the hole, one way or another. My wife stood by me during the whole process, and I am glad that she did. She was the one that took my hand, and we are now so far away from that hole, it's not even a hole anymore. I poured concrete in that hole, and I'll never get back there again. And no, it's not like the standard UK approach to potholes (fill it now, and next week the hole is back). It's my approach. That hole is still there in my head, to remind me of what I have, and what I went through. Music was important to me to. Music gets me through a lot. Someone called Gerry Shields, he had organised a birthday bash, to celebrate his 62nd birthday. And he's being open about the struggles he has been through. To celebrate his birthday, and to underline the importance of music to get people through the darkest of time, he had a few DJs play some sets for his birtdhay bash. One of them is the mix I have found only a few days ago, and I have absorbed this mix like never before. It is a mix you should definitely listen to, and if you've got time, you could also donate to CALM? Dave Gahan - Dirty Sticky Floor (Junkie XL Vocal Mix) Killahurtz - West On 27th (A Tribe Called KHz Mix) Midtone - Pearl Steve May - Blend 43 (Luke Cable & Steve May Remix) Satoshi Tomiie feat Kelli Ali - Love In Traffic (Dark Path Remix) Way Out West - Mindcircus (Gabriel & Dresden Remix) Sander Kleinenberg - My Lexicon John Johnson - Buenos Aires Origin - Wide Eyed Angel (Oliver Lieb Remix) Adam Dived - Deep Inside Accadia - Into The Dawn (James Holden Remix) 8 Wonders - The Morning After (Thrillseekers Remix) Paul van Dyk - Nothing But You Cygnus X - Superstrings (Rank 1 Remix) David Forbes - Questions Must Be Asked (Magica Mix) Kimito Lopez - Sub Runner Satellite - Remembrance (Activa Remix) Simon Patterson - Us Robert Nickson - Helix Menno De Jong - Tundra 4 Strings - Take Me Away (Into The Night) (Mac Zimms Remix) Mirco de Govia - Voller Sterne (Super8 Remix) Randy Katana - In Silence (Txitxarro Mix) Abel Ramos - Aquarius (Randy Katana Remix) Andre Visior - Something For Your Mind (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix) Giuseppe Ottaviani - Linking People Solar Stone - Seven Cities (V-One Remix) Inzite - Spellbound Aalto - Rush (Super8 vs Orkidea Remix) Thomas P Heckman & Marc Romboy - Ultra Vixens Sander van Doorn - Dark Roast This is an amazing tracklist. Yes, the set is three and a half hours long, but you get something in return. Endless joy from these awesome records. And there's a lot of them in here. This mix is filled with Progressive Trance anthems, and of course the classics are in here too. And as you can see, there's a lot of them, and they all make me happy. All of them. But it's the first tune in this mix that paved the way for 3 1/2 hours of madness. The only Junkie XL song I actually like (well, it's not his song, but a remix he'd done). It was made for a good cause, and we should all support it. And it is true that music is powerful enough to change people's perspective. Music is that powerful. To me it's everything. And this mix has taken me to Heaven and back. What a wonderful mix with a lot of excellent tunes. It takes me back to when I was a young lad. So many awesome records. Credit where credit is due. This is an astonishing mix. Few tiny mixing errors, but nothing to write home about. I cannot pick one record as my favourite, there are a few; ''Deep Inside'', ''Buenos Aires'', ''Dirty Sticky Floor'', ''Tundra''. I find these records the best in this mix. What about you? Which records are your favourite? I do find that this mix comes with an important message, a message we should all support. So do the right thing: listen to this mix, and check out CALM's page for more information. It is a wonderful cause, and I hope that we can eradicate this issue once and for all. No one has to suffer. No one should suffer. Let's support each other as much as we can! I hope it was a great birthday bash, but if it was as good as this mix, it must have been a splendid one! DJ: Trance Classics (JTimoney) Genre/Style: Trance, Progressive Trance, Euphoric Trance, Trance Classics Mix Info: Gerry Shields Birthday Stream in aid of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) Length Mix: 03:31:34 Tracks: 31 (thirty-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 484 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: CALM - Just Giving Website

Sit back, and enjoy this longer than usual blog post. Why? Well, it's going to be a long one, as I've experienced a lot at the beginning of August of this year. And I'll try to be as detailed as possible, and hopefully won't forget any useful bits of information for those that might plan a trip to the most magical place on Earth. You might have seen the name before, or seen the characters that live inside of this wonderful world. It has had a few names over the years, but I call it Disneyland Paris. And even though it's technically speaking NOT in Paris, that should not spoil the fun. Yes, I have been to Disneyland Paris, but this journey wasn't about me: it was all about my wife, Hayley. As a little kid she always wanted to go to Eurodisney (as it was called back then), but due to circumstances she could not go. Everyone around her had been, but little Hayley had never been. Me on the other hand, had been to Eurodisney. Little after Space Mountain was opened, so around 1995/1996. And the reason might astonish you, but my father actually build the rollercoaster, which goes by the name Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain nowadays. And as a little kid, it was a magical place. But many years later, I cannot recollect me actually going, even though there is photographic evidence. I might have become a bit older, and certain memories just faded. Hayley has said over the years that Disneyland Paris would be a magical trip. A trip she would like to make. Me, being a very softie on the inside, decided to surprise her. Only a few months ago did I go on Disney's official website, and booked a 3 days surprise. At the beginning of August of this year, 3 days to the park, and 2 nights at the Disney Cheyenne hotel, which is only a few minutes away from the entrance. It did cost a lot of money, but to see your wife smile that much, that's worth more than money. So she was getting excited, as I had to tell her that a trip to Paris was in the planning. Not to the Olympics, as that has never appealed to me. But a park which has got characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and many more. We planned everything as good as we could, but to me it was the excitement to see the wife excited. The days flew by, and the closer we got to the day, she got more excited. Bags ready, food for the journey (P&O ferry from Dover to Calais), and a few pennies put aside for this magical journey. We ventured into the unknown. The journey to Dover was a standard one, as we've done that one many of times before. But from Calais to Disneyland Paris, that's a journey I had not done before either (when me and my family went in the 90s, we drove from Limburg, The Netherlands). The only thing I was worried about, were the tolls. There are a few toll roads in France, and you need to calculate your journey accordingly. Make sure you read the rules and regulations when driving in France, and make sure you use the correct lane when entering and leaving the toll road. But it turned to be an easy experience. Roughly 25 euros for one way, which isn't bad at all. And the actual road quality was much better compared to other roads in France. If you pay, you get quality in return. The closer we got to Disney, the more hectic it became. There were queues to go to Paris for the Olympics, but thankfully we avoided them all. The entrance to the hotel was easy: just a quick check, and opening of the boot. Once done, we got back in, and tried to find a parking spot, which wasn't easy. But we found one, made our way to the reception area, and the whole hotel looked amazing. In the style of the Wild West, and of course I think of Woody immediately. The one behind the counter was very helpful, and got us checked in quickly. And as we were slightly early, they did inform us that the room was ready. We had a 9 hour journey behind us, so we ventured into our room. Absorbed the room as a whole, and the theming of the room was brilliant. Yes, it was a Woody hotel, and it was lush. Nice and quiet, and a coffee machine was there, for those that wanted a nice coffee in the morning. It was perfect for 2 nights. Oh, and it had a huge ceiling fan, which helped a lot, as it was one of the hottest days of the year. 30+ degrees Celsius. We took a quick nap of 30 minutes, and then decided it was time to head to the park. A shuttle bus would take us (the journey was around 2 minutes, which we could have walked in hindsight). We arrived at a huge bus station, and walked to the entrance. We could literally smell Disneyland, and Hayley got excited, but was slightly composed, as she didn't know what to expect. A quick check by security, and we entered the main area between the two parks. Pictures were taken (a lot!), and then we walked to the main gate. Obviously we were told to use the app, so our phones were taken out of our pockets, and the wife got in first. Mine was a bit clunky, but once through, we were in Walt Disney's world, a world outside of the US, but with his magic spread throughout. The first area we walked through, was the Town Square. We were a bit peckish, so we decided to find a place to grab a quick bite. It became a place which sold hot dogs. Well, when in the US, you eat hot dogs. With American mustard, cannot have that cheap European mustard. And that's when I experienced an issue that many have: it's expensive. 2 hot dogs and 2 diet cokes, 28 euros! Without any sides or anything else. That was kind of expensive. But at least you don't go to Disneyland every week. If you do, you must have a very healthy bank account, right? We then decided to go through the park, and see what was there. And the first thing we noticed wasn't just how amazing it looked, but how clean everything was/is. No litter anywhere. The streets were clean, and that in itself seems to be an amazing feat to achieve. But after absorbing the cleanliness, we ventured further into the park. And the mandatory selfie in front of the castle had to be taken. Even after so many years it still looks impressive, and darn cool. From that we walked to the Adventureland area, and had a quick look around. But then my urge to go to another rollercoaster my dad build, caused us to walk into Frontierland. And yes, he also build Big Thunder Mountain. But my wife is afraid of rollercoasters, so we decided to go into our first attraction, which wasn't going to be a scary ride. But it was yet another attraction my dad build: Phantom Manor. Still the same as I remembered it, with a few changes made over the years, obviously. Once done, we walked further into the park, and found the legendary teacups, in Fantasyland. That was fun, and as it was already around 6pm, you could see that the queues in general were getting shorter, but that wasn't an opportunity for me to get the wife onto any rollercoaster: she wasn't ready for them yet. But the one thing we spotted, was ominous clouds emerging. It was hot, but according to our app it wasn't going to rain. Only thunder was to be expected. Thankfully we had ponchos with us, just in case. But at 6:15pm, Hayley made the jump into the deep, and walked to Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain. It was her moment, and as scared as she was, she made my dad very proud. And so was I. She had her eyes closed throughout the ride and she hated every single second of it, but as scared as she was, she had been on it. And we had proof, but it wasn't a flattering image: when you are on the ride, they do take pictures, but I was smiling, and she was holding on for dear life, with her eyes closed. I know she went on it, that's all the evidence you need. We came out, and decided to get a drink. Expensive, yes, but we were thirsty. At 7pm it started to rain, so we got our ponchos out, but only a few minutes later did it stop. So we walked further, and found the location where they made the legendary Mickey Mouse shaped pizzas. It looked amazing, but was a bit underwhelming. Kind of bland. The only cool element was the shape of the pizza. Around 9pm I had a quick vape. Thankfully the park has got a few areas for smokers, and please, adhere to those rules. Don't be a idiot and smoke wherever you like. Disney has got you covered, so if you want to smoke, you can. But as we were in the smoking area, the clouds became a bit darker, and we saw the thunder. It flashed every 5 seconds, but no rain, so that was good enough for us. We kept on walking to kill the time, as we wanted to see the magical show later that evening. We walked back to Frontierland, and once done, we went to the main area, in front of the castle, around 10pm. We found a nice location to sit for 20 minutes, but the sky was getting darker and darker, and the thunder/lightning was looking more scarier than before. 20 past 10 they announced the magical show was to take place, but with some minor changes. You cannot have fireworks and drones flying up in the air, as there was a thunderstorm. Understandable, but disappointing in a way. But this wasn't Disney's fault or anyone's fault. Safety comes first. It started, and I saw a huge smile on Hayley's face. This is what she had seen before on TV and on YouTube, but now she was there, going to witness it. And it was amazing. Even I felt like a kid again, even though I'm the world youngest oldest miserable sod. Without the fireworks and drones it was still cool, but the God of Thunder was a bit unhappy, so he decided to let it thunder, and literally minutes before the end of the show did the sky open up and it came down like I've never experienced before. Quickly put our ponchos back on, but everyone around us decided that it was time to go. Rain came down, and it slowly started flooding the streets. Not everyone had protective clothing, so they were getting washed away. It ended, and so did our day at Disneyland Paris. We had to do a short walk to the bus station, but our shoes got soaked. And I'm not kidding. So many people were soaking wet. It was a downer of such an amazing day, but Mother Nature does what she wants. We got back to the station, and everyone felt the same. Back to the hotel, and straight back into our room. Putting our clothes on hangers to dry, and shoes were so wet, we could not use them the next day. Thankfully, just before we left our home in the UK, did I say to the wife that we should have an extra pair of shoes. The next day we decided to wake up early, but we didn't use the Magic Pass early hour option. We needed to sleep, but we went to the park around 10am. Walked around a lot, and around 11:30am we saw this parade go by, with some of Disney's most famous characters. And boy, did I take some gorgeous pictures. Once the parade was done, we headed to 'Meet Mickey'. He has been Hayley's favourite Disney character, so to actually meet him, that was a dream for her. The queue wasn't that long, but once we were near, her heart was beating faster and faster. We didn't know what was to happen, but we were put into this room, separated from everyone else (which is a nice touch), and there he was, Mickey Mouse! What a legend, and his smile is just intoxicating. Pictures were taken by a professional, and Mickey was so amazing! My wife didn't let go of him, even though she knows he's got a girlfriend called Minnie. But we left the room, and the biggest smile brightened the room. My wife was happy, and I could tell. Just before the exit was the photo booth, where you could have your pictures printed, so we decided to pick a few. Happy wife equals happy life, and I can tell you, my life couldn't be any happier. We were close to Alice's Curious Labyrinth, so we went into it, and it was an OK walk. It looked unchanged from when I went many years ago. But Hayley was on a path, a path I had not walked on before: she wanted to meet more characters. And of course the second favourite, is Winnie The Pooh. We met him around 2pm after being in a queue for 40 minutes behind some very noisy and annoying Dutch people (yes, I am Dutch too, but they were annoying). Her face lit up even more, and he cuddled and signed her book. But as we were near Winnie, we heard a parade. It was about to start. Winnie was done, and that's when we found a nice area near the castle, and looked at the parade (don't quote me on the name of the parade, my mind has gone blank and I forgot what it was called). But it had some catchy music, and of course all the characters came out to dance. And yes, I busted some moves too. She went crazy, Hayley did. Winnie, and Mickey? Can we meet more? In Discoveryland you could meet another character, Minnie and friends. But which one was it going to be? It turned out it was Clarabelle The Cow. And I can tell you, the queue wasn't even there. But she was the most endearing character of them all. I love Clarabelle. She is so adorable, and she's my favourite Disney character I had met. Signed Hayley's book, and we got out the app again. Can we meet more? Yes, according to the app you could meet characters from Aladdin. We went to Adventureland, and waited for a while.... no show. I know they cancel at any time, but it was a bit disappointing. Close by was another rollercoaster build by my dad. Big Thunder Mountain. Was Hayley going in? Yes. The queue was the longest we've experienced so far (roughly 40 minutes and 28 degrees Celsius). I had to message my dad, to see if his words could calm the wife down (she does not like rollercoasters, big or small). His words did nothing to sooth her mind, so we just decided to take the hit, and get on it. And will you believe it? Her eyes were open more, and she actually laughed! Toward the end she said ''is this it? I thought it would be longer!''. That means she secretly enjoyed it, what do you think? We had seen most of Disneyland, and as we had entrance to the other park covered too, we decided to go to Walt Disney Studios Park. Again, it was clean, that was impressive, and it looked more like we were in the United States. It's not as big as Disneyland Paris, but still a nice area to be in. Walking through the Avengers Campus area, we even spotted Loki and Thor. I was desperate to get more adrenalin through my vanes, so I went on the Flight Force. That one was dope. Hayley couldn't do that one. While I was on the ride, she stayed outside, and actually saw Iron Man. We were hungry, so decided to go to Stark Factory. Looked cool, food was a bit bland. Maybe should have gone to Pym's Kitchen. When we came out, we saw a few characters of Guardians of the Galaxy doing a little show. Not for us. We noticed that there was a Hero Training Center, so we decided to go into this, not knowing what to expect. You could only enter if you have the app and book a timeslot, but as it was quiet, we were in there rather quickly. What it is, is to meet Spiderman or another Marvel character and have a few pics taken, whilst doing some poses with the character. Yes, that was cool, but we aren't athletic, so we both looked silly. We didn't know who to expect, but were hoping for Iron Man (who doesn't?). We got the Black Widow instead, She was a gorgeous looking lady, and very pleasant. We were like two bags of potatoes, where the Black Widow looked very professional. Obviously had the pictures taken. Quick vape break near the backside of the Tower Of Terror. and then walked to the World Of Pixar. Of course we went into the Cars ROAD TRIP, which was fun, but a bit boring at the same time. I think that would have been a cooler ride if you were a kid. Slinky Dog Zigzag spin next. Yes, a ride the wife wasn't scared about. It was for kids. Couldn't add any more comments to this than that. I was eyeballing the ride next to it. The RC Racer. Hayley didn't go, but I did. And as simple as the ride looks, the feeling it generated was excellent. Loved it. And as we were still in Pixar 'Land'. we decided to get something to eat. Hey, a place that sells Dutch snacks? A frikandel and chips?. Not worth the 8+ euros. And the chips were old. But hey ho. Around 8:30 we walked back to the Avengers area, and walked into the shop, and we bought some stuff. At 20 past 9 we left the parks, and walked back to the bus station. A quick look at that massive Disney store that takes over your whole view when you leave, we decided to head back to the hotel. Sleep time. The next day was our last day. Thankfully the hotel allows you to leave your car parked if you are to leave the hotel but still want to stay at the park that day, so we left early, and use the hour before the park actually opens, to see if there were things we wanted to do. But before we left, we tried to see Woody at the hotel, and we got the chance to meet him, and go on a picture with him. The wife even danced with him, which was super awesome. We entered the park for the third time, and will you believe it? Mickey and Minnie were waving at us from the train station above the entrance. She did blow me a kiss, but don't tell Mickey, as my wife already tried to make a move on him! The park was empty, which was nice, and then we got someone in our sight: Pluto! No queue, no one waiting. That was a cute moment. After that we continued to walk through the park. La Cabane Des Robinson was slightly disappointing, and as I've got a fear of heights, it was unpleasant. But I had to suck it up, as the wife went into rollercoaster, and she hates them. Back to Discoveryland, and we went into Autopia. The queue was longer than usual. We stood there at least an hour. But I told Hayley to drive. Her face was adorable. Her smile could not have been any bigger. She was driving fast though. And sometimes even had her hands off the steering wheel! Reckless driver, that's my Hayley. Quickly walked through the park, but decided it was time to go, as we had to catch the ferry later that day. We still had time to eat, so we went to Annett's diner, which was a very good experience. Food was OK and the milkshake was OK too. Back to the hotel for a quick pee, and that's when we went back to Calais, to take the ferry. We both felt happy and excited, but miserable at the same time. We didn't want to leave Disneyland Paris, and we still feel the same this way, a week after we left. The place was as magical as you can imagine, and everyone did their best to make us feel special. From all the cast members to the actual characters. And those that have build the park into the magical kingdom as it is (that's my dad). Everyone that contributes to the legacy of this park is to me, a legend. The positives were mentioned before, and so were the negatives. It has been my second time after 20+ years, and my wife's first time. And we both have acknowledge that this park is one of the most magical places in the world. We have already been looking on our next trip back to Paris. We looked at parks in the US, but they are so expensive. We aren't cheapskates (I am), but that's just too much for a few days. Disneyland Paris is enough for us, and it has been a blessing. With all the bits we purchased from the shops, we are now in a house together surrounded by memories from a few days in Disneyland Paris. And it's magical. It's my wife's favourite place to be, which makes it my favourite place too. As it makes her happy, it makes me happy. Please do not read into this that my wife isn't happy with me. She certainly is. Well, that's what she tells me daily. If you ever have the chance to go, you should go. Be prepared, but let Disney take you on a journey through space and time. If this is what Walt Disney imagined his park to be and what it represents, we owe him a lot. Thanks to him, we have got a park. And yes, we both got a bit sunburnt. That just happens. And as an added bonus, please see these videos below, taken from the official Disneyland Paris YouTube account. Just to get an idea on what happens at this magical place: And let's end with probably the best commercial ever made.....

I simply cannot believe that it's been 8 years, and I've been listening to this mix for 8 years, and never done anything with it. And it's 7 years ago since the last Rielism album. Where has the time gone to? And where has Sied van Riel gone to? He's been very quiet for a while now, which is unfortunate. I am a fan of his music and especially his album Rielism Volume Four. Never had the opportunity to hear him play live, but maybe one day, eh? Until then, we've got a lot of his mixes on Soundcloud, if you are interested. Back in 2016 he did this 2 hour long producer's set. And when I say that this mix makes me moist, that's an understatement. I've been in love with his music for years and even wanted one of his songs to be played at my wedding (but the DJ didn't want to play any of the European music that wasn't suitable for a wedding). His music has meant so much to me, and the production value of each song is tremendously insane. To me he's one of the finest Trance producers from the Netherlands. Yes, we had Tiesto first and then Armin van Buuren, but they had to move over for the mighty Sied van Riel. God, the quality of each record was insanely good. He knew how to put a lot of love and effort in each Trance anthem, and each touched my soul. His producer's set only contained records up until 2016, and he's had a few releases since. Not many, as the account has gone eerily quiet. I hope Sied will come back with another smashing anthem. For now, let's go back to 2016 and experience all the goodness that Sied van Riel had to offer! Mark Sherry feat Sharone - I Will Find You (Sied van Riel Remix) Jose Amnesia feat Jennifer Rene - Invincible (Sied van Riel Remix) Sied van Riel - Sigh (Original Mix) Sied van Riel - Fearless (Original Mix) Sied van Riel feat R.O.R. - Closer To You (Original Mix) Sied van Riel - 514 MTL (Original Mix) Sied van Riel - Rush (Original Mix) Sied van Riel - Bubble Blower (Original Mix) Armin van Buuren feat Jennifer Rene - Fine Without You (Sied van Riel Remix) Sied van Riel feat Chloe - Hear You Calling (Original Mix) Sean Tyas - I Remember Now (Sied van Riel Remix) Ashley Wallbridge feat Meagan Nealon - I Believe (Sied van Riel Mix) Sied van Riel - Mentalism (Original Mix) Sied van Riel - Mongoosed (Original Mix) Bolier & van Riel - Darkstar (Original Mix) Sied van Riel feat Geert Huinink - Minimal Symphony (Original Mix) Sied van Riel - MME (Original Mix) JOC vs Sied van Riel - Adagio For Wings (Original Mix) Sied van Riel - Past Present Future (Original Mix) Sied van Riel - The Dark Matters (Original Mix) David Forbes - Questions Must Be Asked (Sied van Riel Remix) Sied van Riel feat Fenja - The Game (Original Mix) Sied van Riel - Changing Places (Original Mix) First State feat Anita Kelsey - Falling (Sied van Riel Remix) Hemstock & Jennings - Mirage Of Hope (Sied van Riel Remix) Sied van Riel & Standerwick - In A Perfect World (Original Mix) Sied van Riel & Bjorn Akesson - Repro Juiced (Bootleg) At this specific moment, when I'm writing this review, it's hot. It slowly creeping to 30 degrees Celsius, and I've got a feeling that the Gods of good weather are listening, and slowly increasing the temperature due to their love and appreciation for Sied van Riel. I might be wrong, but I might also be right. I do love this mix. It has been a part of my listening experience on Soundcloud for a good few years. It's in my 'Trance' playlist, for a good reason. You will love his music, and you will admire the legend that is Sied van Riel. The mix is 2 hours long, and contains 27 of Sied van Riel's records. A journey, that's for sure. And if you weren't a fan already, you will become one. His own productions are insanely good, and also the remixes he did for others are solid. A very interesting mix with so many awesome records. The 2 hours will fly by before you know it, and it will leave you breathless after. And as the urge still remains, you will press play again, as you don't want this to ever end. 'Hear You Calling' is still one of the finest records Sied van Riel has ever made. A slightly underrated record, but one that will certainly touches your soul. And the vocals are stunningly beautiful. A fantastic mix. 8 years old, but still sounding fresh, as if it was made yesterday. We need more Sied van Riel. More please. If you want more, there's still a lot of his Rielism shows on Soundcloud, if you want this to never end. Hours and hours of pleasure! DJ: Sied van Riel Genre/Style: Trance, Uplifting Trance, Tech Trance, Vocal Trance Mix Info: Sied van Riel - Rielism 161 [Producers Set] Length Mix: 02:00:10 Tracks: 27 (twenty-seven) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2016 More Information: Sied van Riel - Soundcloud Channel

Is it hot wherever you are right now? Currently in my house it's 29 degrees Celsius. Outside it's a nice 23 degrees Celsius. The Summer is now in full effect, and that's good. We've been waiting for a while, and now it's happening. Let the Summer commence. And let's start the Summer properly with a mix that contains records that I've never heard before. Acid Techno, anyone? Is that your cup of tea? Well, tea might be a bit unpleasant now, as it's too damn warm. Maybe a nice cold beverage instead? I don't know who reposted this mix on Soundcloud, but I'm happy that this individual did that, otherwise I would not have seen this mix. And now I'm sitting here, enjoying this Acid Techno focussed mix, and the mix itself was made by someone called Benji303. I'm guessing the 303 comes from the legendary TB-303, which we all love and adore. Where would we be without it? I don't know much about Benji303, but I do know that this mix rocks. A bit of Acid, a bit of Techno. Blend them together, and voila: you've got an hour and 6 minutes long mix. I'm doing some work at the same time, and it makes my life much easier. A bit of the oldskool sound blended with some newskool sound. And the weather makes this mix even better. Don't know why, but it does. What can you expect? Well, if you've never heard of this producer before, you are going to be very happy! Benji303 & Dilks - Take It Back Benji303 & Chief303 - Feel The Groove Benji303 - No Sell Out Benji303 & Dilks - Fuck The Wars Benji303 & Dilks - Acid Rollin' Benji303, Dilks & Chief303 - Dirty Punk Sound Benji303 & Goose - Chant Down Babylon Benji303, Dilks & Chief303 - Acid Revival Benji303, Dilks & Chief303 - Bangin' Style Benji303, Dilks & Chief303 - Refuse Resist Rebel Revolt Benji303 & Chief303 - The Hangover Benji303 feat Tiddles - Coming On Strong The tracklist is short, but very powerful. Again, I might not have encountered the name Benji303 before, but I'm certainly a new fan, a follower. And I've lied. I certainly lied, but by accident. I have encountered the name before, in multiple mixes by Brooksie. Oh gosh darnit, I do apologise. Sorry mister Benji303. But now back to the mix. It's a glorious mix. The Acid Techno comes at us at lightspeed, and it's fantastic to hear these glorious sounds. It takes me back to an era where the 303 dominated everything. Not only the 303, but the whole Roland line-up. That late 80s/early 90s sound is so cool. It might sound slightly dated, but to me it really doesn't: it is a timeless sound. If aliens were to land, they would embrace this Acid sound. Trust me, and trust the aliens. It's a solid mix. Got only love and appreciation for this mix. A fantastic mix, and what a mix it is. Nearly 70 minutes of Acid Techno, couldn't wish for anything more. Now let's get back to the cold beverages, and crank up the volume to the max! DJ: Benji303 Genre/Style: Acid Techno, Hard Techno, Acid, Techno Mix Info: Benji303 - Summer 2024 Live Set Length Mix: 01:06:49 Tracks: 12 (twelve) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 152 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Benji303 - Soundcloud Channel

It is Sunday, and it's nice and toasty inside. A comfortable 25.9 degrees Celsius. Short and no t-shirt, that's the way forward. A fan blasting cool air in my face. It seems like I'm missing something? A cool beverage? That's next to me. What else? Ah ha! It's music. And I don't need to hear something that's considered in your face, but something more mellow. A bit more easy listening, if you catch my drift. Not too soft, but not too hard either. And that's where Pearsall comes in. He has made a new mix, and it's one that focusses on the B-sides. God, how to explain this to the youngsters... you had big round black discs called EPs or vinyl, and on those you had an A-side and a B-side. The A-side contained the big record, the hit, and the B-side would often feature a lesser song. Not always the case though, but the focus would solely lie on the A-side. Oh yeah, those vinyl records contains songs, which you could only play with a needle connected to an arm, and that would be called a record player, which in turn would.... well, why don't you just Google it yourself, instead of me explaining how we used to listen to music. Pearsall, a regular contributor to this page, has made this mix focussed on those B-sides. And sometimes the B-side would contain the better record. Or great records that many people simply forgot they existed. This Drum & Bass/Techstep mix contains those records by the biggest names in the industry. You'll know what I mean once you look at the tracklist. It's a big one, and it's 70 minutes long. Bring on the Summer, bring on the madness! Mampi Swift - The Journey Usual Suspects - Contortion Eat Static - Interceptor (Decoded Remix) Dom & Roland - Dumbo Ed Rush & Nico - Comatone Future Forces Inc. - Bypass Future Forces Inc, & Nico - Chase Ed Rush & Optical - Millennium Grooverider - Rainbows Of Colour (Optical Remix) Ed Rush & Optical - Medicine (Matrix Remix) Bad Company - Forgotten Dom & Roland - Homicide DJ Kane - Bruton DJ Krust - Resistance DJ Krust - The Last Day Decoder - Tension Andy C & Shimon - Genetix The Kraft - Synthetic Trace & Nico - Copies Doc Scott - Swarm As I said before, I wanted something relax, chilled. Not too much in your face. I wanted something smooth, and Pearsall delivered. 70 minutes of the finest B-sides from the late 90s. It feels like Christmas has come early this year. Even I, a massive DnB fan, haven't heard most of these songs. The majority of these songs are unknown to me, but thankfully due to mixes such as this one, do I get introduced. And what an introduction it has been. A very fantastic way of spending your Sunday afternoon, right? Just chilling. They are very sensual anthems. That 90s decade was tremendous for the style. But especially the late 90s were the best. And even though they were B-sides, that doesn't mean they are any less of a track. Pearsall would be able to mention which were the actual A-sides to each of these records, but I'm guessing there will be a few that outshine the A-side. It's a very nice flow. And it all comes to an end with Doc Scott's record. What a way to finish your mix. It is that record and the first one by Mampi Swift that I consider the best of this mix. Yet another splendid mix by Pearsall. Keep 'em coming, please! DJ: Pearsall Genre/Style: Drum & Bass, Techstep Mix Info: There & Back 004: April, Techstep B-Sides, Remixes & Album Tracks 1996-1999 Length Mix: 01:10:49 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 170.6 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Pearsall - Soundcloud Channel

Let's end the day with a UKHC mix. The name Jack In Box might seem recognisable, and it is a name you might have seen before. I certainly have, and I have been impressed since this producer started making anthems. According to Discogs that was around 2014, and I have seen his name in many mixes. His records have appeared in many, and I'm happy he exists. As the music he makes is awesome. Just the right UKHC sound I am looking for. Someone called David Watt made this mini mix with all Jack In Box anthems. Now normally I don't listen to mini mixes, as to me they are too short, but I could not let this one slide. I do love Jack In Box's productions. They seem to capture a specific sound I love, admire, and don't hear that often. He has worked with a few artists, but the big artists he has worked with, are Fracus and Darwin. The Hardcore Underground legends. Nowadays they seem to be pushing their Brutal Kuts label a bit more, and Jack In Box has had a few releases on this label too. But he has worked with these two legends, and his input alongside these legends creates these magnificent anthems I do love. Sometimes you listen to these records, and they immediately take you back to the years when HU dominated everything. What's in this mix? Well, these anthems: Fracus & Darwin x Jack In Box - Like An Animal (Intro Mix) Jack In Box & G Drive - Life Me Up Jack In Box x Darwin - Where I Belong (Original Mix) Jack In Box x Time Rhythm - Nicey Right Now Fracus & Jack In Box - Rhythm Flow (Extended Mix) Darwin x Jack In Box - Back 2 The Club Jack In Box x Time Rhythm - DBS (Original Mix) Jack In Box x DBL - What U Waiting 4 Jack In Box - Love Like You Jack In Box x G Drive - Feel The Magic Jack In Box - So Lost Darwin x Jack In Box - I've Got It As said, this is a mini mix, so the tracklist was easy to type. The tracks on the other hand, they aren't easy. They are hard! As said, they capture a sound I truly admire. He has found the perfect blend between UKHC and Breakbeat. Or am I just imagining it? When HU did that HU Breaks album (which is now 11 years ago!!!), that's when my love for it peaked, and I always hoped that this sound would find a new audience. There's a select group of producers that still keep it alive, and three of them I've already mentioned: Jack In Box, Fracus, and Darwin. I do love this a lot. I cannot describe how I feel. Words cannot express my happiness. There are 12 amazing records in here, but all explodes when 'Rhythm Flow' hits. You know this is a dancefloor smasher. The build up is tremendously good, And it all collides into this eargasm. Trance meets UKHC. I love it. More of this, please. David Watt has made a wicked mix. And it's a good way to end the working week. Just put this on, and let the weekend happen! And of course, let's not forget, put this on maximum volume! DJ: David Watt Genre/Style: UKHC, UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, Breaks Mix Info: Jack In Box Mini Mix By David Watt Length Mix: 00:33:25 Tracks: 12 (twelve) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: David Watt - Soundcloud Channel

I might start this review with a bit of an unusual statement: I've never seen this film before. And I'm not planning on watching it. I do not like the main actors. They might be nice people in real life, but whenever I see them anywhere, my remote screams my name, and asks me to change it. Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke. Sorry. Not your standard way of starting a review, right? Well, I have not watched it, but I do know it has a cult following. And it sparked a generation to explore Ibiza. I've never been to Ibiza either, but is that because I did not watch this film? Liam Feeley, a regular contributor to this site, has shared this mix with me, to have a listen to it. Now obviously I won't watch the film, but I will give this mix a go. Why, you might ask? Well, it consists of tracks from my favourite genre: Trance. I do love the early Millennium Trance anthems. I grew up with them, and to this day do I adore them. Not all of them have been great anthems, but Liam has done a great job in selection Ibiza classics. Are they really Ibiza classics? Have you been to Ibiza during the Millennium years? How was it? I've not been, but I can imagine it being magical, hearing these anthems being played in a sunny destination, like Ibiza. Sun, sea, drinks, and fantastic music. It sounds like Heaven on Earth, right? But it all depends on the music, and leave that to Trance to take us to another dimension. Liam's selection might contain the big anthems from back in the day, but can we be honest with each other? They aren't just anthems from back in the day (which they are), but they are timeless classics that generation to come will listen to, and admire. But which ones are in here? Hybrid feat Chrissie Hynde - Kid 2000 CRW - I Feel Love (RAF Zone Mix) ATB - 9pm (Till I Come) (Signum Remix) Ruff Driverz & Arrola - Dreaming (Percussion Mix) Yomonda - Sunshine Y-Traxx - Mystery Land (Sickboy Courtyard Mix) Southside Spinners - Luvstruck Ayla - Ayla (Taucher Remix) Signum feat Scott Mac - Coming On Strong (Bo Bellow V Euphoriah Remix) Lustral - Everytime (Mike Koglin Mix) Lange feat The Morrighan - Follow Me (Lange's Club Mix) Fragma - Toca Me (InPetto Remix) Planet Perfecto - Bullet In A Gun Skip Raiders feat Jada - Another Day (Perfecto Remix) Mauro Picotto - Lizard (Claxixx Mix) Sunburst - Eyeball (Eyeball Paul's Theme) CRW - I Feel Love (DJ Jam X & De Leon Remix) Veracocha - Carte Blanche Gouryella - Gouryella System F - Out The Blue (Violin Edit) Yes, Yes, Yes! The classics. This is what I grew up with. I might not have visited Ibiza, but you have to be honest and also acknowledge that these songs were everywhere! Global success anthems, right? You could not go to a club anywhere without hearing these songs. They might have been played a lot in Ibiza, but also around the world. They are anthems for generations to come. And everyone alive today will know them, and we can all sing these songs, right? When 'Bullet In A Gun' is played, we all raise our hands in the air and sing out loud! We even dance the night away when the most annoying song '9pm' is played. But that's NOT the song that gives me goose bumps. CRW 'I Feel Love'. That remains a monster anthem, that takes us to a whole new dimension. But it has to be the RAF Zone mix. The Jam X & De Leon remix is OK, but nothing can compete against the RAF Zone mix. Nothing at all. You can try, but that is just a sublime anthem. A solid mix, as always. Highly enjoyable. And as the Summer is currently happening (it was a nice day today), we might need to hear more of these mixes. They will enrich us with fantastic memories of a golden decade long gone, and it will make us want to dance throughout the Summer. DJ: Liam Feeley Genre/Style: Trance, House Mix Info: Ibiza Anthems Inspired By Kevin & Perry Go Large Mixed By Liam Feeley Length Mix: 01:59:06 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD HERE File Size: 272 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: DJ Ramos / DJ Protocol / RSR Recordings - Soundcloud Channel

There's a lot of things Italian do better. Food? Yes. I am a pizza enthusiast, but also a boring one, as I always go for the best of the best (pepperoni). Pastas, they are good at doing those. But only a handful of people will know that they were actually great in making Hardstyle music, when it was a 'new' thing. When was that? Well, around the beginning of the Millennium years. If you are into that kind of music, and you love the 'early' stuff and you agree with Iridium DJs statement that Italians do it better, you are going to be very happy. I have listened to many records before, and this isn't the first Iridium DJ mix I am listening to, but this mix is slightly different. Not only is it focussed on early Hardstyle and the songs being produced by Italians, it's also three producers which the focus lies here with. Activator, Hexadrome, and Jim Noizer. Without sounding silly, I've only heard of Activator. Jim Noizer sounds someone's nickname on Hyves, CU2, or any social media platform from the early days. And Hexadrome sounds like a tool you definitely need to have in your tool box. I am not ignorant, I am fully aware that there are a lot of producers out there, I've just never encountered these two before. Well, I have still much to explore. Mixes like this one always highlight to me that I know nothing. But I'm not too old to ignore. Eager to learn, happy to listen. And today I needed that oomph. On a Friday we always finish at 1:20pm, and our garden looked a bit of a mess, so gardening happened. With that Italian Hardstyle it made it all worth wile. And I was done quicker than ever before! Wish this mix could get rid of my hay fever. Haven't stopped sneezing since. Fuck hay fever. Hexadrome - Red Zone Ultrasonic - Bass MTF (2005 Remix) Activator - Hardstyle Asylum Jim Noizer - The Music Play Ultrasonic - Hysteria Hexadrome - The New Order Spy-Kore vs Jim Noizer - Dance To The House Ultrasonic - Ultrabass Outlaw - Execute Spy-Kore vs Hexadrome - Dance Or Die Fuck 69 & Knockout - The Undertaker Jim Noizer - The Territory Knockout - Heaven (Activator Remix) Overdrive - Listen To The Fat Bass Ultrasonic - Jam To Jam Spy-Kore vs Hexadrome - EQ Jim Noizer - J-Style DJ Pibert - Believe (Knockout Remix) Hexadrome - Shut The Fuck Up Spy-Kore vs Hexadrome - Suck My Dick Seriously, I am impressed. I've not heard of Hexadrome, or Jim Noizer before, but the songs do sound kind of familiar. Maybe I have encountered them before, but never acknowledged their names?! Who knows. From the first to the last second, it is a wicked mix. That Italian Hardstyle sound is just so awesome. But that first record, that's the killer. That's the one that does the most damage. It's a wicked introduction is what's about to happen, and it certainly grabs your attention, and makes you move. What a brilliant record. Iridium DJ has done it again. A fantastic mix, a powerful one. A nostalgic trip down memory lane, when Hardstyle sounded nothing like it does nowadays. And I've mentioned it before, the early Hardstyle sound always does something more to me than the present day Hardstyle. Maybe it's because I've grew up with it? Who knows. Go and explore this mix. Go down that rabbit hole and experience what most of us listened to back in the day. A brilliant mix. Yet again! DJ: Iridium DJ Genre/Style: Hardstyle, Early Hardstyle, Italian Hardstyle Mix Info: Iridium DJ Presents Italians Do It Better - July 2024: Activator, Hexadrome & Jim Noizer Length Mix: 01:43:51 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: Iridium DJ - Soundcloud Channel

Essential Platinum. Don't know much about the label, if I'm brutally honest. I only associate it with Dougal and Gammer, but a quick look on Discogs shows me more information. So Essential Platinum was originally run by Dougal & Hixxy, and then it got ressurected by Dougal. But based upon hearing the tracks, I'm guessing this mix is focussed on the early Essential Platinum records. The early Happy Hardcore / UKHC anthems. At least it's something new for me to discover, eh? Adrenalin made this mix, and it's an hour and a half, filled with early UKHC / Happy Hardcore anthems. Not something I grew up with, as I was mainly into European Happy Hardcore, but every so often a track made its way to the other side of the ocean. It's cool to hear records from that era sounding so similar yet so different. The UK and the rest of Europe had such a different view on Happy Hardcore, right? As I've said in previous reviews, I only started listening to early UK HHC when it was already old. I've caught up on most records, but there's still a lot to listen to. This mix has got a few records I know and love, but the majority are unknown records. Dive into the deep, but with a smile on my face. I will probably embarass myself by not knowing the majority of these records. Well, sorry about that. Blame it on me not being from the UK lol! DJ Stompy - Come Follow Me Illogik & DNA - Hold Your Head Up High Dougal - Zurich (Remix) E-Logic & DNA - Heart Is Jumping (DNA Mix) DJ Breeze - Your Love Hits Me (Remix) DJ Stompy - I Believe (Stompy Remix) E-Logic & DNA - Going All The Way Antisocial - My Way DNA, Breeze & Munchie - Insanity DJ Druid & MC Sharkey - Rocket To The Moon Dougal & Mickey Skeedale - Don't Go Breaking My Heart DJ Force & Styles - Fireworks Antisocial - 24/7 Fade & Heatwave - On A High (Remix) Illogik & DNA - Kick Your Legs In The Air DJ Druid & Bananaman - Tweedle Dum Dougal & Mickey Skeedale - The Key DJ Druid & Bananaman - Disco Fever Fade & Heatwave - Sky High (Remix) DJ Druid & MC Sharkey - Frantic This is indeed a tracklist filled with records by artists I do recognise, but not know most of these songs. It's interesting, and it opens up a can of worms for me: I want to hear more now. More of the early UKHC. The mix is tight. Adrenalin has done a wicked job. All vinyl, so you know you will get the cracks here and there, but that's just part of it. But he has done a really nice job in composing Essential Platinum into an hour and a half mix. Solid records, most of them... But not 'The Key'. My God, can't stand the original, and this remix really doesn't do the original justice. Yeah, not my cup of tea. What is my cup of tea is obviously the biggest anthem of all time. 'My Way'. That, to me, is one of the best early UKHC anthems ever made. Move over, 'Toytown', 'My Way' is here to stay, and take the number 1 spot. Go and jump on this right now! You'll enjoy it! DJ: Adrenalin Genre/Style: Happy Hardcore, UKHC, Early Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Essential Platinum Mix Length Mix: 01:31:51 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: Adrenalin - Soundcloud Channel

J.O.E. is back! Yes he's back with a mix that has the potential to make many people happy. For me this mix makes me happy due to the tracks used for this mix, but some it might be because it's an ode to the Vibealite nights, when they would host the Tomorrows World Techno nights, at this club called Venue 44 in Mansfield. J.O.E. wanted to capture that feeling again, with a nice mixture of Hard Trance and Hardcore, and the result is this nearly 90 minute long mix, with some serious slammers. And when I say slammers, I do mean slammers. I grew up in the 90s with the hardest anthems coming at me through my 'my first Sony' walkman headset. Yes, I am that old. I grew up absorbing cassettes, and they all had these awesome tunes on them. Well, more the Hardcore anthems, Hard Trance only became a thing in my life at a later stage. The 90s for me were dominated by Hardcore. J.O.E. has probably captured that night beautifully. I can imagine it, how it would have been. I did not go, unfortunately, as I was too damn young, and didn't live in the UK. I think the age thing would be the main reason though. But there were similar nights in South Limburg, where I grew up. And I've been to a few of those. The tracks are maybe a bit rough around the edges, but that's just perfect for me. Do not conform to the standard bullshit music, but play whatever suits me. And this suits me the most! Bountyhunter - Whoop Pilldriver - Pitch Hiker Acid Scout - Balance Trance-X - Hypno-Tek Jones & Stephenson - The First Rebirth Technohead - The Passion #1 Reyes - The End Zone Commander Tom - Are Am Eye New Balance - Up & Down Norman - The Big Deal Infrequent Oscillation - Burning Phibes Dr. Pravda - Krankenhaus Bountyhunter - The Survival Zenith - Flowers Of Intelligence Bodi Jurni - Serious Disturbance Genaside - Fuck You (Intro Mix) Party Animals - Used & Abused (Amnesia Mix) Predator - Mind Of A Lunatic Nosferatu - No God To Us Annihilator - I'll Show You My Gun Juggernaut - Don't Fuck With A Ruffneck Roger - Blonde Gabber Beer E.V.A. - Eva Is A Bitch Hellsound - Psyche Lock Scott Brown & Darrien Kelly - Geleihoofd DJ Freak - Crazy Strychnine - Utopia Cyanide vs Maniac Of Noize - Edge Of Panic Party Animals - E.H.B.O. Hellfish - Techno City DJ Buby feat The Stunned Guys - A.E.I.O.U. Stickhead & Don Demon - Demonhead Technological Terror Crew - Technological Terror Gangster Toons Industry - Camel (Class A Mix) Based upon my own personal experience, I have heard a lot of the tracks in this mix. Especially during the 90s. There were obviously a few more obscure ones I've not encountered before. Maybe they were bigger hits in the UK? Who knows. But the mix starts off with a brilliant record. And it continues. Hit after hit. And J.O.E. obviously had to play the big hits. Lovely to see Jones & Stephenson, Genaside, Party Animals, Nosferatu and more make an appearance. And it makes the mix slightly better with the big hits. Am I after the big hits? Am I a sucker for the big hits? Yes and no. I was going to pick 'Used & Abused' as my favourite, as it was the biggest hit for the Party Animals (imho). But then J.O.E. played 'Demonhead', and I knew straight away that this was going to be my favourite. Such a demonic anthem. Underrated? Yes, that's for sure. That's when Terror was seen as Satanic music, and I embraced the darker side of Hardcore. They don't make the tunes like they did back in the 90s anymore. That's a time long gone, but thankfully not forgotten. Bring back the 90s, and relive the cool classics. And if you went to this specific night and experienced it, does this mix bring back memories? DJ: J.O.E. Genre/Style: Hardcore, Techno, Hard Trance, Gabber, Terror Mix Info: Tomorrows Techno World Length Mix: 01:28:17 Tracks: 34 (thirty-four) 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

Sunday has arrived. Before you know it, it will be Monday. And it's going to be a long week. Trust me when I say that. So we need something to give us enough energy to last us for at least 5 days, until next weekend. So we are looking for something that is filled with energetic anthems, but I'm also looking for something that contains songs I've not heard before, and it being mixed by someone who is new to me. But the mix has to be representing a style I like. And that brings me to today's mix, made by Skin Teeth. I know nothing about this mix series, nor the artist who mixed this all together. Someone on Soundcloud reposted it, and I jumped on it, straight away. Sometimes a mix requires multiple listens before it becomes interesting, but not this one. The first time I heard it, I knew it was going to be a good one, grabbing everyone who listens to it, by the balls, and it won't let that individual go. It it hit after hit, smasher after smasher. And the tunes are fucking hard as hell! If a mix grabs me by my balls from the first second, it's going to be a good experience. And this certainly has been a splendid experience. Only a handful of names seem recognisable in the tracklist, but besides that, not much in this mix made me think ''oh, I've seen that one before''. Majority of this mix is filled with unknown anthems, but it's worth your time. Is this powerful enough to get us through the week? I would say ''yes'', but would you say the same? Softy - Wheel Up Signal Skin Teeth - Dark Was When We Played Double O - Probe Gaunt - Firefloor (Pepsi Slammer Remix) Obsidian Wave - Future Two Toke - Checkup Gremlinz & Jesta - New Sky Revival Season - Pump (Skin Teeth Remix) Harta - Euphoria Jones Pepsi Slammer - Saturday Night Loving Skin Teeth - Rotten Shit And Cheap - High Treason Pepsi Slammer - Psudo Tam Scuba - Feel The Same Pepsi Slammer - Slam Er LAAAAA Skin Teeth - Knuckle Bone Doc Zee - Bassquake (Skin Teeth Remix) S.U.R.E. - Kolibri FSOL - Papua New Guinea (L Major Remix) Shut Up And Dance & DJ Hype - Reclaim The Streets This mix is 59 minutes long, and you are treated to some sick Breaks records. Breakbeat, or whatever you call it. It is dope sounding music that I truly love and adore. Skin Teeth, which is a weird name to start with, has got a few of Skin Teeth's own productions in this mix, so if you are interested, worth checking out. The mix itself is dope as fuck. I do love the vibes, and the generic feeling is awesome. So many Breakbeat anthems in here, but the madness really starts when ''Kolibri'' hits. That one hits HARD. The darkness of that song is exactly why I love Breaks/Breakbeat/Breakbeat Hardcore. Brilliant track. Overall, a splendid mix. Powerful enough, and so many awesome records in it. I really enjoyed it, and those 59 minutes have flown by. And guess what? This mix has been on repeat since 10am. It's that good. And I'm not the only individual who agrees. This has had already great feedback, and I concur. Brilliant mix by Skin Teeth. DJ: Skin Teeth Genre/Style: Breaks, Breakbeat, Breakbeat Hardcore Mix Info: Skin Teeth I ***Free Download*** Length Mix: 00:59:18 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 135 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Torre - Soundcloud Channel

I grew up in South Limburg, in a small town called Heerlen. We weren't know for much besides being a former mining location. Most of the coals came from South Limburg. But we weren't know for Hardcore music. In the Netherlands there was always a fierce battle between the two biggest cities: Amsterdam and Rotterdam. One had Rotterdam Records representing their city and their approach to Hardcore, and the other had Mokum records, representing the A'dam sound. Being a simple idiot from Heerlen I did not see the fuss surrounding it: as long as it sounded great, I was a happy gabber. Over the years you start to learn what happened during the 90s, but to me these two labels still remained awesome, no matter what stuff happened behind the scenes. And back in 2023 I'd already reviewed a Rotterdam Records megamix made by Jason S, and now he's back with a mix dedicated to Mokum. Obviously most people will know Mokum because Chosen Few released a few big hitters on that label, but so many more anthems were released on that label. Yes, ''Name Of The DJ'' is probably one of the biggest hits to have ever been made, but Mokum has more to offer. And you will go on the same journey as I am right now. I've never delved too much into labels, as I wasn't concerned which labels released what, as long as the music was awesome enough to make me dance until my feet bled. Over the years I have been going to Discogs and read all about certain labels and seen their extensive back catalogue, and today we are focussing on a few of the releases on the mighty Mokum. Not saying that all their releases have been a success. ''Abba-Gabba'' by Riot Nation wasn't one of them, anything by Hakkuhbar, and it goes on, but they have had a lot of awesome records released on their label, and they are still going on strong. One of UKHC's Powerstomp producer I have been following for years, M-Project, has had a few releases on this label. And the list goes on. Still a very influential label, if you'd ask me. Jason S, the megamix master, selected 50 of Mokum's finest records, and crammed it into a 75 minute long mix. Is it worth your time, or worth putting it in the trash? Jason S - Intro: It's Time To Go Back Chosen Few - Freedom Vitamin - Muffin' In Mokum Tellurian - Get Stupid Tellurian - Hustlers High Energy - The Box Tellurian - The War Against Machines Chosen Few - Tranceparant Tellurian - Booster Activated Technohead - The Passion #3 Lenny Dee & Ralphie Dee - I Control Your Body High Energy - Revolution Lenny Dee & Ralphie Dee - Power Dominion Scott Brown's Annihilator - Realm Of Darkness Tellurian - Bloody Fucking Hardcore Vitamin - The Point Chosen Few - Daniça Party Animals - Used & Abused (Amnesia Mix) Tellurian - Squash The Floor Chosen Few - Chosen Anthem (Against Racism) Annihilator - S.D.R. (Bam Bam) Chosen Few - Name Of The DJ Technohead - Headsex Technohead - The Number One Contender Chosen Few - After Hourz (Technohead Mix) Tellurian - Fucked-Up Motherfuckers Annihilator - I'll Show You My Gun Search & Destroy - Don't Need Anybody Party Animals - Have You Ever Been Mellow? (Tekno Mafia Mix) Vitamin - Cosmic Trash Chosen Few - Chosen Paradise Omar Santana - Mad Creator (H20 Mix) Chosen Few - Party! Tellurian - Petition The Lord Haardcore - Everybody In The House Lenny Dee & Ralphie Dee - Brain Confusion Tellurian - Get Raw Technohead - Accelerator #3 Cyanide - Relatic Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy The Original Gabber - Pump That Puzzy Tellurian - Mokum Maniac Of Noize - Mokummania High Energy - Suck My Dick Tellurian - I Kill You Cyanide - String-X Vitamin - My House Is Your House The Original Gabber - The Headbanger Haardcore - Toxic Cookiemunsta - Cook&Curry (Gangarden Mix) Wow, didn't know all these were released on Mokum records?! Wow, it has opened my eyes slightly. Obviously I knew the big hits, like Technohead and Party Animals and some of Chosen Few and Tellurian records, but I didn't know Lenny Dee & Ralphie Dee had some releases on the label too, and also Scott Brown? Being a Hardcore/Gabber enthusiast, I can hear the difference between music from Rotterdam and Amsterdam. But I liked them both equally as much. Obviously the biggest hits that took the world by storm were released on Mokum (''I Wanna Be A Hippy'' anyone?), but the label has had more successful songs. Of course ''Name Of The DJ''. That remains an anthem and a half. But the one track that might have beaten my number one from this list isn't even on here: ''Guyver'' by Tellurian. Still to this day one of the most slept on anthems. But I might say something now that will confuse people. My favourite record in this mix, It's ''The Box'' by High Energy. I highly recommend that record to anyone who is eager to hear some early Hardcore music. I love that song. And I've never even watched Hellraiser, the film. Can you believe it? The majority of these records did become favourites to many, and I do love the majority of Mokum records, and I'm happy they still proceed to this day. And Jason S has done a remarkable job, capturing the Mokum sound from back in the day. It's a splendid 75 minutes. I'm in Mokum paradise now, or should I say 'Chosen' paradise now? DJ: Jason S Genre/Style: Hardcore Techno, Gabber, Early Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Mokum Records The Classics Megamix - mixed by Jason S Length Mix: 01:15:34 Tracks: 50 (fifty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Jason S - Soundcloud Channel

It is Friday, and it's hot. Very hot. You know what else is hot? UK Hardcore from the golden years. That shit is indeed hot. And I love to hear mixes that have that focus. The best years of UKHC. Everyone can agree that those are the awesome years, and Bonkers as a whole has been around since the mid 90s, and funnily enough, they are still doing a lot of damage, be it on a different scale. It started with a small CD back in 1996, and went on to remain on top of the world, until 2009 happened. That wasn't a great year. You might have a certain opinion on what caused the downfall of Bonkers, but what I can't believe is that it's 15 years ago since we saw a Bonkers CD. I simply cannot believe that! I have other memories linked to that CD, as it was Chris Unknown's CD that caused my shoulder to dislocate. Well, not Chris himself or the disc, but I was listening to it after purchasing it, and I sneezed. Voila, shoulder dislocated. So the last Bonkers CD remains one with a bit of history. Infrasound made a mix, dedicated to Bonkers. And within a split second did the first anthem take me back to the golden years. I felt young again, and happier. Not really wanting to dance, as it's too hot to do so, but some body movement did occur. But just looking at the tracklist and hearing these songs again made me go back to my hometown, Heerlen (The Netherlands) and stand in my local record store, waiting the news that a new Bonkers CD was coming all the way from Australia to the Netherlands. And hearing it for the first time always made me happy. Making me happy is key. And I hope this tracklist is going to make you happy too! Quest - Images Of You Hixxy & Bananaman - Forever Dr. Who - Love Of My Life Innovate - Invincible Dougal - Sky High (DJ Storm Remix) Darren Styles - Takin' Me Higher David Pamies & Ceser Benito - Torn (Breeze & Styles Remix) Scott Brown & Cat Knight - All About You Eclipse feat Melvina - 24/7 (Breeze & Styles Remix) DJ Bee & Overflow feat Vision vs Dougal & Gammer - Sunrise (Dougal & Gammer's Mix) Breeze & Styles - You're Shining Dowster & Uprise - Steps Ahead Scott Brown - Elysium Plus Scott Brown - Neckbreaker (Sy & Unknown Remix) Sy & Unknown - Rock It Like This Scott Brown - The Saga Continues Scott Brown - Commence Interstate - Hardcore Hustler Dougal & Gammer - 3000 Cycles Neophyte vs Evil Activities - Alles Kapot Tommyknocker - The World Is Mine Scott Brown - Boomstick Brisk & Vagabond - Punchdrunk Wonderful looking tracklist. Just like a fairly newer kind of Bonkers, right? The early stuff had a lot of 'cheesy' Happy stuff, but the later compilations also gave the harder European sound a chance. This brings back a lot of memories. So many great tracks in here by so many great artists. The first half of this mix is more a Dougal & Gammer + Darren Styles showcase mix, and then it turns into a Scott Brown appreciation mix. But all these artists have been important to the scene. Still are to this day though. Based upon my own personal experience with Bonkers, I do love this mix. Not all tracks are great. 'Torn' is one of those tracks that should be hidden away forever, and not be looked at for at least another Millennium. But that's the only one I could find that was dull as fuck. To pick a favourite is difficult, hence why I've split it into two sections: one UKHC anthem, and one Gabber track. The UKHC track is an obvious choice: ''Takin' Me Higher''. Wish that kind of UKHC was still made. Darren was on top of the world! But then the Gabber side of life. You would think I'd choose ''Boomstick'', seeing as I'm a massive Scott Brown fan. You are wrong, it's ''Punchdrunk'' for the win. A very cool mix. It won't certainly cool you down, your body temperature will remain high. But is that a bad thing? The Summer has arrived, and will leave by the end of the weekend. Enjoy the heat for as long as it lasts! One last side note: ''Torn'' is really a crappy song. Sorry, but not sorry. DJ: Infrasound Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, UKHC, Happy Hardcore, Gabber, Hardcore Mix Info: Hardcore To The Bone Best Of Bonkers Mix Length Mix: 01:37:57 Tracks: 23 (twenty-three) 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

Last year I found a mix on Soundcloud, which was made by the same DJ who made today's mix. Rob Kellaghan, And it's a new Hard Trance mix, filled with classics. Now, you know I am a sucker for that Hard Trance sound, and you know that I love it a lot. But I just don't find the time nor the mixes on Soundcloud to support my cravings. When I do though, it's pandemonium! It is madness, and the speakers go to max volume. How else are you going to listen to Hard Trance? I do love the old Hard Trance though. Not really follow the current scene as much as I did back in the day, and or that I apologise. But don't dwell too much in the past, let's focus on it instead. The music side of the past, of course. And the music is great. Trance music in general is great, but once it becomes slightly faster, harder, and tougher, that's when my interest peaks. Hard Trance is the perfect kind of music that suits my need. But, as said, I don't listen to it that much. Or when I do, I always go to the bog standard mixes. Mainly mixes that involve Scot Project. He's the King of Hard Trance, right? But I wanted to break that cycle today, and listen to some tracks that I've not heard before, or have heard, but not heard in a while. Or tracks I've forgotten about. If a blend like that could exist, that would be perfect, right? Meteor Seven - Universal Music (DJ Jam-X & DeLeon's Dumonde Remix) Basic Dawn - Pure Thrust (Nu NRG Remix) DJ Spoke - Ignition (S.H.O.K.K. Remix) No Faces - I Can Fly Dumonde - Ich Will Raus (Alphazone vs Ralph Novell Remix) Flutlicht - Mutterkorn Alex Bartlett - Amnesia (Flutlicht vs S.H.O.K.K. Remix) DJ Kim - Jetlag (Alphazone Extended Remix) TJ - Mellow Claps (Different Light) (Yakooza Club Mix) Misar vs Frost - Nature Cries (DJ Wag Mix) Hennes & Cold - Pressure (Extended Version) Planet K - All Systems Go (System Mix) DJ Chris Cooper - Infinity (YOMC Mix) Cosmic Gate - Back To Earth (S.H.O.K.K. Remix) Poeppelbaum & Helmedach - 25,17 (2nd Club No Vox Mix) Rockshock - Soundcraft (Aquaplex Remix) The Green Martian - Harmonic Minor K Traxx - Hardventure Solid Sleep - Heartbeat (Aquaplex Remix) Yoda Inc. - Definitely (DJ Scot Project Remix) Starfigher - Apache Wow. What a good looking tracklist. Seriously good looking, and it makes me happy. And it's got the right blend: known, unknown, forgotten. It's all in here. And I love it. And let's dive straight in. If a track that I've not heard before impressive me that much, it has to be good, right? Not heard 'Harmonic Minor' before, but the first time I heard it, I fell in love, and replayed it over and over. And that's what I'm doing right now. Well, that has spoiled my 'which song is my favourite' section.... Rob's selection is great, and some heavy hitters in here. A good selection, and they are all showing me how awesome Hard Trance was. Come on, you cannot beat the early stuff. Nothing can be as good as these tunes, right? Name me one track that outshines these records here? 'Harmonic Minor' is such a gorgeous record. That record should be classed as a style on its own. Harmonic Trance. Minor Trance. Green Trance. Martrance. That song is heavenly! Go jump on it right now! You'll love it! DJ: robkellagham Genre/Style: Trance, Hard Trance Mix Info: Hard Trance Classics Mix 05.07.24 Length Mix: 02:00:59 Tracks: 21 (twenty-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 1.19 GB File Type: wav Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 1411kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: robkellaghan - Soundcloud Channel

It is Tuesday, and it's not really looking like it's a great day. It's raining, sunshine is nowhere to be seen, grass is moist, its a bit nippy, and overall, it's shit. The Summer of 2024 is looking like a washout so far, so we need something to lift our mood. Something that can make us smile more, make us happier. And I think I have found something that will enlighten your mood. It certainly has lifted mine up, as it's part of my youth, of who I have become. It's two magical labels coming together: HTID & Clubland. Well, the X-Treme Hardcore side of Clubland. I do love HTID and Clubland X-Treme Hardcore. I purchased many compilations over the years, and have been blessed to have heard these wicked albums. Granted, they were a bit 'meh' later on in life, but that's just the way things were. But when they were dope, they were insanely dope. And I still have happy memories, and I do believe I'm not the only one. If I am, I will be very unhappy. As always, when it comes to UKHC, the only channel that releases mixes regularly, is The History Of Happy Hardcore. I only listen to the mixes when they appear on Soundcloud, not really a Twitch user (don't get/understand the concept). But when new mixes are released, I jump on them as quickly as I can. And today's mix is one focussed on HTID and Clubland X-Treme Hardcore. And it does contain the big hits from back in the day. Pleased and excited to have listened to this mix, as it brings back loads of memories, and it makes me feel young again (less gray hairs). Al Storm & Bishop feat Taya - Everything You Do (Intro Mix) Al Storm feat Malaya - Every Single Night (When I Close My Eyes) Re-Con & Chris Unknown - Show Me Now (VIP Mix) Dougal & Gammer - Anybody Else But You Breeze & Styles - Into Your Eyes Breeze vs Lost Witness feat Louanne Feeney - Rise Again Antisocial - My Way (Re-Con Remix) Breeze vs Unique - Reach Out (Petruccio & Modulate Remix) Rudedog - Walk Into The Sun (Darren Styles Remix) Dougal & Gammer vs Hixxy - Dark Skies United In Dance feat Lisa Marie - Lift Me Above Klubfiller & Viration - Rock This Party (Gammer Remix) Wave - Magic Carpet Ride (Squad-E Remix) Danny Byrd - We Can Have It All (Re-Con Remix) Defiant DJs - Levels (Klubfiller Remix) Re-Con & Chris Unknown - Ganja Man Re-Con - Take You Down Re-Con & Al Storm - Report To The Club Chris Unknown - Reload Re-Con - The New Style Re-Con & Klubfiller - Raggamuffin (KF 2011 Rework) Dougal & Gammer - Horns Of Jericho Dougal & Gammer - Boing Re-Con & Sy - The Robot Chris Unknown, Re-Con & DJ Sy - The Art Of Fighting Joey Riot & Re-Con - Don't Fuck With The DJ Dougal & Gammer - Brainstorm The Vampire - Technostorm (Re-Con Remix) Squad-E & MC Storm - Operator Sy & Technikore - Turn Me Out Re-Con & Sy - Meatfeast Dougal & Gammer vs Technikore - Corruption For The Weekend Gammer & Re-Con - Manjari Re-Con - The Power Scott Brown - Turn Up The Music (Al Storm & Marc Smiths VIP Mix) Darren Styles - Bitter Sweet Avicii feat Aloe Blacc - Wake Me Up (Stu Infinity Remix) Darwin & Rampant feat Ant Johnson - No More (Marc Smith & Gammer Remix) Klubfiller & Paul EP - Listen Klubfiller - Are You Ready Re-Con & Gammer - Get It Right Gammer - One More Dougal & Gammer vs Mickey Skeedale & Jenna - Guitar Hero vs Through The Darkness (Technikore Remix) Asa & S1 feat Lou Lou - Makin' Me Wanna Dance (DJ Kurt Remix) Darren Styles - Getting Better (Gammer Update) Breeze & Styles feat Karen Danzig - Heartbeat (Supreme & MOB Remix) Ultrabeat vs Scott Brown - Elysium (I Go Crazy) (Styles & Breeze Hardcore Remix) This is such a gorgeous looking tracklist, this takes me back. It takes me way back to the golden years. They were awesome years. They weren't the best years, but certainly good years if you were into UKHC. Later years (after CXH4) might have divided opinions (some liked it, some hated it), but to me it's crucial for al of us to acknowledge even the 'worst' years. But this mix does indeed bring back happy memories. This has to be at the peak of my spendature. I've spent so much money over the years, and when CXH4 came out, that's when I bought the most. My local record store has made a lot of money. They probably went on multiple cruises over the years because my addiction to UKHC. It's yet another epic mix. Leave that up to the guys behind the channel to come up with new and exciting mixes. This is yet another one that gets a listen from yours truly, and you should give it a go. Yes, the anthems selected are good, some a bit 'meh', but certainly dancefloor friendly. And there's too many to choose from. If I had to pick one, ''Dark Skies''. I'm feeling the vocals a lot today. Get on it right now! Don't be a fool, have a listen to this! DJ: History of Happy Hardcore Genre/Style: UKC, Happy Hardcore, UK Hardcore Mix Info: Saturday Seshions 'HTID Vs Clubland X-Treme IV - HDSN Lenght Mix: 03:02:51 Tracks: 47 (fourty-seven) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 418 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: History Of Happy Hardcore - Soundcloud Channel

Today is Sunday, a very important day for the people in England. Not for me, as I'm not a fan of football, nor will I ever be a football fan. I'd much rather do anything else. And one of the things is listen to excellent music. New music, to be precise. And today's mix was for a podcast series called Everyday Junglist. The mix in question was made by Deselecta. She is, according to the info on Soundcloud, a incredibly talented BADGYAL. Those aren't normally words I would use to describe someone, but in this instance I would use that word. I'm a noob when it comes to Jungle and Drum & Bass. I've listened to it a lot over the years, but I still have a lot to learn. But I'm eager to learn. I scowl the internet every day, and when I do spot something that might be of interest, I save it to listen to at a later stage. This mix by Deselecta was shared by someone, and I quickly had a look at it. It did come with a tracklist, and it's 66 minutes long. That's just perfect, isn't it? Not too long, not too short, and it's got a tracklist. Couldn't ask for more. But it's all about the music. And Deselecta has selected a few awesome records, and made this hour and 6 minute long mix an interesting one to listen to. The vibes I get throughout this mix are good, very good. It reminds me of Goldie's first Essential mix, aired on BBC Radio 1. That, to me, is still one of the best mixes I've ever heard. Those vibes I'm getting, and in a weird way, I do feel that Deselecta's mix might outperform that mix, be even better. It's not just my decision, it's yours. Do you think this mix is super dope? Well, let me show you the songs you can hear in this mix: Future Forces Inc. - Flash Gordon Genotype - Extra Terrestrial Dom & Roland - Burn Bright Source Direct - Stonekiller Es.tereo - Perception (Forest Drive West Remix) Pessimist & Arma - Canyon (Cern Remix) Dom & Roland - Freeze dgoHn - All The Fuckin' As Pugilist & Tamen - Synesthesia Coe - Super Natural (Yak Remix) Paragon - Precipice Law - Retrofuturism TeeBee - War Fear Technical Itch - Thirty 8 Polarity - Into Darkness Digital - Spacefunk (Om Unit Remix) Dub One - The Clash Friske - Divide & Conquer Lynx feat Hellrazor - Micro J Majik - Hold You (Lemon D Remix) Paradox - No Texture Equinox - Do You Understand Me? Mantra - Burn & Heal This is a very glorious looking and awesome sounding mix. I am a huge fan of this mix, and I've already listened to it a few times in a row. It still blows my speakers to bits, and that's exactly what I needed to hear. And fucking hell, the tunes are awesome too! This brings back the early day vibes, 90s vibes. And Deselecta has done an amazing job. This mix is really one you should listen to, and absorb. And it might become one of the finest mixes you have ever heard. I know it has become my favourite mix of all time, even beating Goldie's mix, by just a bit. There are two reasons that make this mix better. ''War Fear'' and ''The Clash''. Those two records are just dope as fuck. They make me loose my fucking mind. I don't use the f-word that often, but when I do, you know I mean it. This DJ has done a remarkable job, and made it worth spending an hour and 6 minutes listening to this mix. You won't be disappointed or regretful, but hopeful, happy, and enlightened. This is such a good mix. Trust me. I've heard many mixes over the years, and this one has to be one of the finest ones ever made. I wasn't expecting it, but it became the greatest. One of the greatest. I am so happy to have discovered it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Let Deselecta take you on a journey. A very pleasant and exciting one. DJ: Deselecta Genre/Style: Jungle, Drum & Bass Mix Info: Deselecta-Everyday Junglist Podcast-Episode 554 Length Mix: 01:06:39 Tracks: 23 (twenty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 672 MB File Type: wav Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 1411kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Everyday Junglist Podcast- Soundcloud Channel

It is Tuesday, unofficial Drum & Bass day. Do you know that this day isn't the only day which is classed as Drum & Bass day? Well, let me educate you in a little known secret, only those die-hard fans will know: EVERY DAY IS DnB DAY! Sorry, didn't mean to scream at you, but it's the truth. You can listen any day of the year to DnB, and it could be any subgenre of it too. Today's mix takes us back to 1997, which is 27 years ago (if you haven't noticed yet). A time that can only be relived through music. I don't know much about the DJ, but I can only discuss the music selected. And the music is great. You can expect greatness from the year 1997. That only applies to people who like DnB music. And I'm one of them. I really like it, and it always makes me feel calm and very responsive. DnB has got the power to be as powerful as it wants to be, yet be calm and smooth to listen to. DnB can be anything you want it to be. The music has been great. The mix might only be 72 minutes long, but within those minutes, DJextreme takes you on a journey. A journey back in time, and the DJ plays the finest released anthems from that year. And it's as gorgeous as you can imagine. It was a fantastic year for DnB and for all the fans of the music. And this mix proves how good that year was. Apollo 69 - Mindgaterz (Peshay Remix) Intaface - Freedom Jaydee - Plastic Dreams (Peshay Remix) Breakbeat Era - Breakbeat Era Ed Rush & Optical - Funktion Decoder & Mark Caro - Eko Shimon & Andy C - Mutation (Remix) Esthero - Breath From Another (DJ Krust Sitting On Chrome Mix) Future Forces & DJ Kane - Morphis Grooverider - Rivers Of Congo (Extended Mix) DNA - Bio Mechanics Danny Breaks & Dylan - The Spine Towa Tei - GBI (German Bold Italic) (DJ Krust Rekut) G Squad - Zero Tolerance Grooverider - 560 Degrees (Extended Mix) Mask - Mad Professor This is sexy, isn't it? I do love myself a bit of DnB, as it keeps me going. Well, yes, that sounds wrong, but you know what I mean. Hell, yeah, who needs Viagra when you've got DnB. Natural stimulant, right? It hits hard, this mix. Especially when the sound changes to more sensual, more jazzy kind of DnB. And that's without a doubt the sexiest sound ever. Who can ignore 'Freedom' by Intaface? That is such a monster anthem. I closed my eyes and instantanuously did it teleport me to this underground Jazz club. My God, this is a beautiful record. But truth be told, all 16 are. DJextreme has done a wicked job, and this mix is certainly one you need to check out. No flaws, no errors, nothing. Just pure DnB from 1997. Couldn't wish for more. It's like Christmas has come early this year. Maybe check out the channel too, as it's got a lot of mixes on there you might like? DJ: DJextreme Genre/Style: Drum & Bass Mix Info: DJextreme - 1997 Drum & Bass Mix Length Mix: 01:12:47 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): STREAM HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Audio: Stereo Sample Rate: unknown Release Year: 2024 More Information: Hardscore - Soundcloud Channel

So this happened. Last Sunday, there was a gig at Bedford Park, and it had a few acts you might know. And as we only moved to Bedford less than 2 years ago, we are still finding things to do, to discover new locations, and when this event was posted on Facebook, we both agreed to give it a go. A 'local' event, not that far from where we live, and it's got an amazing line-up. We didn't know what to expect, as we've never been to an outdoor gig together, nor have we been to an event where they had Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, DJ Spoony, and Deco. We went to this event, and we were surprised. Pleasantly surprised! We let our house around 20 to 5, and got to Bedford Park at 5pm. The doors were opening around that time, so that was spot on. The unfortunate thing was, the weather has not been great the last few days. A lot of rain has fallen, even though it should be the Summer time, right? The ground was still a bit wet, but not soaking wet. Moist. That's the right word. After we were droped of by the taxi, we walked a few minutes, to find ourselves at the gates, where we had to show our entrance tickets on the Tickermaster app, and once scanned, the security checks were done, and we walked through. As mentioned before, we are still new to the area, so we had never been to this park, but it was massive! And it looked amazing! The Sun was coming out, and we immediately looked around, to see what was there. A lot of food stands, ranging from pizza to burgers to ice cream to jerk chicken.. the list goes on. And of course, we went straight to the bar. 2 drinks, £17. That was a bit expensive, but hey ho, it is what it is. Next round was going to be simple beer and coke. We walked throughout the park, walked passed the merchandise stand, toward the front, to see the stage, and it looked impressive. As it was still a tad empty, we walked back, sat down, and were pleasantly surprised by volunteers who walked around the event with suncream! We were expecting a washout, but the Sun came out, and it was glorious. Nice touch to have people walk around, with suncream. But we went to see a few acts, and that's what occurred next. DJ Spoony: He opened the event, and he did his best to get the people dancing. I've heard of him before, so I was expecting a bit more UKG, but he played instead the tunes that fitted the masses instead. A bit more generic dance and pop tunes, but they worked really well. He also added in a bit of cheeky humour, which made everything work well. He started the event, and would play tunes between each act. So not one continuous set, but bits here and there. And yes, the weather was gorgeous, thanks to him! Deco: Never heard of Deco before. But both me and the wife were pleasantly surprised. I can't remember all the songs they did, but they were catchy as hell! The front area got busier, and people seemed to be having fun. And with their tunes they got everyone's attention. Catchy, and very happy songs. And they did a funny thing: a big QR code was visible throughout their set, and at one stage they asked the crowd to take a selfie of themselves with the stage behind, And then to scan the QR code, upload the picture, so it might appear in their next video. That's a cool concept. And thanks to the strange lady who jumped into our picture, of me and the missus. She couldn't resist. That's cool. But Deco was really cool. Really enjoyed their set. Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Obviously DJ Spoony kept us entertained between sets, but once the next act was announced, we were all ready for it. We saw her legs first, and then the rest of Sophie Ellis-Bextor. And she brought the happiness, the disco vibes. Obviously did she do her own tracks, because that's what she is there to do. And I think we even heard a new track, or a relatively new track. She was wearing a sparkly, disco kind of outfit, and she sang like there was no tomorrow. She properly entertained the crowds, and as the weather was still looking great, we all enjoyed it. And if you didn't know she was British: she drank what looked to be a cup of tea between songs. How British is that? Keep calm and keep on drinking tea, while singing Sophie Ellis-Bextor songs. A great set. Nile Rodgers & Chic: The main act. And were they on time? Hell yes! No time wasted at all. This is the act we all came to see. And I grew up listening to his songs, or the songs he worked on, not knowing he was so influential. And obviously I listen to Smooth Radio, which always plays a song he's worked on. But Chic already had a legacy that cannot be taken away from them. Me and the wife liked their music before this gig, but we wouldn't call us fans of Nile. Just admirerers. But they surely made us instant fans! They weren't messing about: no talking to the crowd or a long introduction: straight into a few of their biggest songs! Only after singing for a few minutes did they stop and talk to the crowd! They came out the gate, storming! And we weren't ready for them. What a powerful group. And the songs... you all know them! And it was hit after hit. Obviously the main man Nile was center stage, but he made sure that everyone in the band got their moment. Especially when one of the female singers did her solo bit. I literally had goose bumps. Literally. Her voice just blew us all away! It also blew the Sun away, and it got darker quite quickly. But my God, does she have a pair of lungs! Seriously impressed with her singing capabilities, but the whole band surprised us! They were spot on! I always have an issue with artists that don't sing live the same as when they recorded their song/album, but Nile Rodgers and Chic sounded exactly like the songs you heard on the radio. No deviation, just true to their originals. Each individual in the group contributed to this amazing set. Even the drummer got us to scream as loud as we could. And Nile just looked genuinely happy. Never seen anyone that blessed, that happy. But it's not just the happiness and the awesomeness that were important, it was all about the music, and they delivered. They certainly did. They delivered. It might have looked cloudy, but they brought the funk with them. And they've been touring all over the world! As old as he might be, he's still young at heart. And this set certainly had heart. It was genuinely amazing, and I could not stop dancing. And sang as much as I could (I'm very bad with lyrics, and I can never remember them). They performed, and it left me in a state of bliss. Thousands of fans were there, and even though the average age was way above our age (34 & 40 years old), we still had an amazing time. And I think everyone did. We left the event with a smile on our face, and retrospectively we asked ourselves why we didn't visit another Bedford Summer Sessions event this year, or last year. But we are new to the area, and still have many things to learn. We have learned, and witnessed an amazing event. All acts were splendid, and I would have recommended this event, if it were to occur again (with the same acts). But as they change acts, it could change. But judging the experience last Sunday, I would recommend it to anyone in the Bedford area and surrounding areas. From Avril Lavigne to Tom Jones, from Scooter to Pete Tong, they have all been here, in Bedford. And I'm already counting down next year. Not knowing who will come, but I will certainly keep my eyes and ears peeled. You should do the same. Experience the madness. Side note: we were very lucky with the weather. Could be because of DJ Spoony, or of Daft Punk's song ''Get Lucky''. The experience might have been different, but we were blessed with excellent weather. Bedford Summer Sessions: thumbs up. DJ Spoony: thumbs up. Deco: thumbs up. Sophie Ellis-Bextor: thumbs up. Nile Rodgers & Chic: not only thumbs up, but my hands, arms, and my feet! Ps. the images aren't in order. Apologies for that. But at least you've got an idea of what you could have experienced, if you were there! If you were there, how was it for you? Leave a comment below, always nice to hear from others.

Only a few weeks ago did I discover an appreciation mix, dedicated to Quosh Records. This time, the appreciation mix you are about to listen to, is focussed on the people behind the label, Sy & Unknown. It isn't the first time the DJ in question (Audioholik) made an appreciation mix, but it's the most recent one, and it suits my needs. I need more UK Hardcore, and especially more Sy & Unknown. And who doesn't want to hear more of these UK Hardcore legends, right? I was introduced to the scene by these two legends. Well, not directly, but the first few tracks I heard were made by them. And their music has followed me ever since. Even to this day do I appreciate their music a lot. They were legends, and had some amazing records. Their label Quosh, had some fantastic released. If you are interested in hearing what Quosh had to offer, check out this mix . But for now, let's focus on Audioholik's latest mix. Which contains 20 records, made or remixed by Sy & Unknown. And it might be the records you've heard a million times, but no one really minds hearing these tracks over and over. It's a nice selection by Audioholik, and it will get us through the weekend, to yet another week. The tracks... are they good Sy & Unknown records? Are they the big anthems we grew up with? Sy & Unknown feat Lou Lou - Hands Of Time Ravers Unite - Hardcore Vibes (Sy & Unknown Remix) Sy & Unknown - Make It Bounce Sy & Unknown feat Ben Williams - Don't Wanna Let You Down Flyin' & Sparkey feat MC Storm - All About (Sy & Unknown Remix) Sy & Unknown feat Hixxy - The Clit Commander Sy & Unknown feat Hixxy - Ere We Fuckin' Go Insight feat Emily Reed - Digital Lover (Sy & Unknown Remix) Sy & Unknown - The Steel Finger Plus System - Come On (Sy & Unknown Remix) Footprintz - Angels (Sy & Unknown's 2007 VIP Mix) Sy & Unknown - Hardcore DJ Seduction - Raise Your Hands (Sy & Unknown Remix) Darren Styles feat Junior - I Need You (Sy & Unknown Mix) Sy & Unknown - Out Of Your Mind Sy & Unknown - Psychopath 2011 Breeze v Lost Witness feat Louanne Feeney - Rise Again (Sy & Unknown Remix) Sy & Unknown - The Night Ahead Sy & Unknown - Rockin' To The Music Captain Jack - Dream A Dream (Sy & Unknown Remix) Oh, it's got some of the big hits in here. A nice selection by Audioholik, and certainly party anthems that will go down well across the UK. Unfortunately their hits have not reached the rest of the world, which they should have done. They deserve so much more credit for their music, but it never happened. That's certainly unfortunate. But, here comes a bit of a controversial statement: not every track is a success. They were OK songs to me, but I would not loose my mind when these songs would be played. And there's a few in here which I find OK, but nothing more. Like 'Hardcore Vibes' and 'Dream A Dream'. They would get people dancing, but not me. I'm more of a euphoric UKHC lover, and 'Rise Again' is certainly one of those records. And 'Rockin' To The Music'. And let's not forget 'Angels'. Or 'Raise Your Hands'. There's a good amount of excellent tunes in here to keep us going, and those will put a smile on our faces. Not all of them are great anthems, but they are still part of Sy & Unknown's massive back catalogue. They have meant so much to the scene, and they are sorely missed. But things are the way they are, and we can't turn back time. A solid mix. Hopefully Audioholik will make more UKHC themed mixes, I thoroughly enjoy them! DJ: Audioholik Genre/Style: UKHC, UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: SY & UNKNOWN showcase (170 BPM) (29.06.2024) Length Mix: 01:04:19 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): CLICK HERE File Size: 148 MB File Type: mp3 Audio: Stereo Bit Rate: 320kbps Release Year: 2024 More Information: Audioholik - Soundcloud Channel

Defqon.1. An event I've never been to, but yet I've seen so many videos, heard so many livesets on Soundcloud, and read so much about. I've just never had the opportunity to visit. And by the time I realise tickets were released, I would always be too damn late, as this event always sells out quickly. Truth be told, I've got one complaint, which is the fact that it's mostly a daytime event, which I don't like. I come from an era when parties were at night, and laser lights work well in the night, not the daytime. But that would be the only complaint. But nothing else would bother me. When it comes to the line-up, it's up there. Maybe even the best line-up ever. They always have a lot of acts, and they are always the best of the best. And Steve-D was one of those playing at this year's Defqon.1. You might be thinking ''who the Hell is Steve-D?'' ''Is that Bass-D's brother?''. Well, it is actually Dr. Peacock's alias. Whereas Dr. Peacock plays Frenchcore, Steve-D plays early Rave/Trance/Hardstyle/Hardcore. If you wanted to see Dr. Peacock, you should have gone on a different day. Both aliases played at Defqon.1, but seeing as I'm more into the early stuff, I do prefer his Steve-D set (sorry Dr. Peacock). The early stuff cannot be beaten. Sorry, but not sorry. And after having a quick look at the tracklist, it certainly made me extremely happy. A lot of well known, a few obscure anthems, and a few anthems I've not heard in a while (but totally loved when they were released). And when it's literally a mix and match of everything early, that is an added bonus I wasn't expecting. You will look at the tracklist and immediately feel the same way as I did. This isn't your bog standard Hardcore set. And today, that's exactly the kind of set I wanted to hear! 50% Of The Dreamteam - Open Sesame (Theme From Hell) (Buzzy Goes BZRK Early Mix) Mo' Jive - Dixieland (Renata Ricciardi's Radikal Remix) Wedlock - The Tower Simtec vs Slamdog - The Truth Zenith - Flowers Of Intelligence (Live Edit) DJ Promo - Undaground Wayz DJ Hixxy & Lady Trixxy - One Spliff DJ Weirdo & DJ Sim - Go Get Busy (Extended Rave Version) 3 Steps Ahead - Paint It Black Steve-D - Floating In Space Lenny Dee - Forgotten Moments Ravers Religion Hardcore Force - Do You Know R. Wagner - Listen Carefully Monty - Techno Trip 3 Steps Ahead - Money In My Pocket The DJ Producer - 21st Century Core - Research Pt. 2 (Orchestrations For The End Of The World) Resonant Squad & Xqruciator - Bongo Binky GTI - Camel Hellcreator - Sea Of Dreams Gabba Front Berlin - Lacrima Mosa Est It goes literally all over the place. From your happier stuff to the extreme, to the slower, to the roughest. Steve-D plays these tunes, and I can imagine a sea of people in front of him, having a great time. No MC, just music. And this 40+ year old man is sitting here, feeling like a teenager again. Oh, how music can make you feel young. Even though the music I listen to is classed as 'boom boom boom' music. I don't know what his thinking process was, to select these random anthems, but I do love it. The set itself is a funny one. It builds up nicely, and at the end the pace is just insane. He only played 57 minutes, but within those minutes, he makes sure you leave Defqon.1 with blisters. There's a shit ton of excellent tracks in here, but not sure about 'Bongo Binky'. Wouldn't be my first choice. Wouldn't be a choice at all. But as most of you know, I do love my early stuff. And you would expect me to pick a favourite, and that favourite would be the one you expect from me, like a 3 Steps Ahead track, or Lenny Dee's ''Forgotten Moments'', or ''One Spliff'', but the answer is NO. My favourite one is so weird, quirky, and fast as fuck... it's Gabba Front Berlin's track. The last. And what a way to end your set. A very nice set. Not standard, but who wants standard? But I would have left 'Bongo Binky' in the bag... DJ: Steve-D Genre/Style: Hardcore, Rave, Speedcore, Happy Hardcore, Gabber Liveset Info: Recorded @ Defqon.1 2024 Length Liveset: 00:57:51 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: Steve-D - Soundcloud Channel