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Jason S, also known as the megamix master, has released the third instalment of his succesful ‘Holland Is Hardcore’ mix series. Only a month ago he released his ‘Thunderdome Chapter 1 – 10 Megamix’, and before that the previous ‘Holland Is Hardcore’ mix was back in 2016. And it got a very good score from TCD. It was something unique: his unique mixing style and the records selected made it very tasty. A very interesting concept, and now the new instalment will blow you away. If you want to know what happened with the second instalment: check him out on Mixcloud. Not only will you find the second one (which is pre-millennium Dutch Hardcore) but also other mixes, like a dedication mix for Neophyte, and much more. It’s a raver’s paradise, that’s for sure. For many years he has been perfecting his unique mixing style, and it has led up to this: the appreciation he deserves. Don’t know much about Jason S himself, but he gets my respect. And not just because he mixes Dutch Hardcore records (with Dutch lyrics/vocals), but because he makes the mixes sound so relaxed, so smooth. The previous mix was just my cup of tea: Thunderdome records from the first to the tenth CD, all together. But now he’s back with the Dutch-ness of Hardcore. You might not like it, seeing as it’s all in Dutch, and we (the Dutch) have a weird vocabulary, quite different to the rest of the world, so you will probably not understand the lyrics, but you should focus on the music. And the music is good. So good, we will breek de tent af (break the tent of). Well, it goes for the wind for Jason (het gaat voor de wind voor Jason). 01. Jason S – Intro: Leren Miksen Les 3 02. Je Broer – Me Gabber (DJ Paul Elstak & BeatKrusher Remix)  03. Outblast & Catscan – Stampgevaar 04. JeBroer feat Stepherd, Skinto & Jayh – Banaan (Re-Style Remix)  05. D-Fence – Koekoek Jonghuh! 06. DJ JDA – Voel Je Die Bass (N-Vitral Quick Edit)  07. D-Fence – BIEM! 08. D-Fence – Krakaka (Tieurm Remix)  09. Dyprax – Zultkoppen Koorts 10. Nosferatu feat Alee, LXCPR & Diesel – LOS! (SSZD Kingsday Anthem 2017)  11. Neophyte & D-Fence with Tim & Alee – Rammen 12. Kasparov & Amada feat Diesel – Ik Wil Stampen 13. The BeatKrusher feat Alee – Lekker Knetter 14. Kasparov, System Shock & Revolver feat Zwaargewicht – Poeder In Je Neusgat 15. Tieum & D-Fence – Beter He 16. The BeatKrusher – Helemaal De Weg Kwijt 17. Neophyte & Furyan feat Tim Beumers – Wie De Fok? 18. D-Fence & Angernoizer – Breek De Tent Af 19. N-Vitral feat Aux Raus – Getverherrie 20. D-Fence – B.A.M. 21. Popeye De Zeeman – Het Stalken Moet Stoppen 22. System Overload vs Da Mouth Of Madness – Sloopkick 23. Minus Militia – Gas D’r Op (Militant Edit)  24. SRB – More Dutchcore 25. Tieum & Angernoizer – Alles Is Heftig 26. SRB – Doedelzakorkest 27. Euromasters – He Scheids! Schop ‘M Voor Z’n Klote (Remix)  28. SRB – Doe Rustig 29. SRB & The Vizitor – Kut Track 30. Angernoizer – Luid En Duidelijk This, as you can rightly see, is a proper Dutch tracklist. Not often do I write track titles in Dutch, but today the focus is on Dutch Hardcore, and it’s making me go absolutely loopy. I’ve played this mix over and over after work (on my way home from work), and it still makes me smile: being Dutch and listening to Dutch Hardcore in London. What a weird combination, isn’t it? There are simply too many wicked records in here. Like every track made by D-Fence (who literally owns the Dutch Hardcore sound at the moment), and a few records like ‘Poeder In Je Neusgat’, ‘Gas D’r Op’, ‘Wie De Fok?’ and more. During the 90s the Dutch Hardcore sound (cq. Dutch lyrics in Hardcore tracks) didn’t make me move whatsoever. I found them boring and not as sensual as the records with English lyrics. But now, in 2018, I’m digging the Dutch sound like never before. It’s my connection with my homeland, my place of birth. Jason’s mix is interesting. He starts off with his wicked intro (isn’t that MC Drokz screaming?), and the beats, bass, and lyric come flying at you for the next hour and 11 minutes. He carefully mixes them all together, and at no point does it become dull or annoying. Which record makes me want to ‘hakkûh’ the most? ‘BIEM!’. Why? Because it’s a well produced record with a basic thought: making the ravers stomp the shit out of everything. I’ve got no urge to sit down and relax whenever I hear this record. Another succesful mix by Jason S. You must check him out on Mixcloud: it’s indeed a raver’s paradise! DJ: Jason S Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Uptempo Mix Info: Holland Is Hardcore 3 Length Mix: 01:11:25 Tracks: 30 (thirty) Download/Listen (via Mixcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Jason S – Mixcloud Page

I’m doing something unique, something I might have done only once or twice before: review a review. What does that involve, you might wonder? Well, it’s basically a mix I have already reviewed before being reviewed again. But would I review any ordinary mix? Nah, that’s not my cup of tea: only the finest of the finest will get a re-review. And I think that this one is one of the greatest Trance mixes I have ever heard in my life! It was released last year on DJ Midas’ Mixcloud page, and it had a fair amount of plays, but I reckon the majority were my fault. I have downloaded this and copied it onto my USB stick, but sadly now my car doesn’t have the option to use more than 1 USB port. So it’s either my phone (which I need for my satnav) or the USB stick. And I rather use the satnav, if I’m honest. But thankfully I can use the Mixcloud app to play it, and it gives me the opportunity to make every journey exciting. Does that mean my journeys are 4 hours long? Nah, not really. But still it makes it worth while. And every bloody time I press play again. I can’t contain my happiness. This is, without a doubt, the dopest mix out there. It contains the finest Anjunabeats records money can buy, and they were selected (and mixed) together beautifully by DJ Midas. Normally he’s all into UK Hardcore and Happy Hardcore, but for this mix he went a completely different route, and it’s a route he should take more often. I can not underline the fact that this mix is one of the greatest ever. But I will. This is one of the greatest mixes ever!  There, I’ve done it. And now let’s focus on the tracklist. 01. Oceanlab – Satellite (Marcus Schulz Coldharbour Remix)  02. 8 Wonders – Sex On The Beach (6″ Stilletto Mix)  03. Purple Mood – One Night In Tokyo (Above & Beyond Remix)  04. Tranquility Base – Getting Away (Original Mix)  05. Above & Beyond – Anjunabeach (Nitrous Oxide Remix)  06. Sunny Lax – M.I.R.A. (Daniel Kandi Remix)  07. Greg Murray & Christian Rusch – The Promise (Ronski Speed Remix)  08. Super8 – Cre8 (Original Mix)  09. Jono Grant vs Mike Koglin – Circuits (Original Mix)  10. Mike Koglin & Mark Pledge – Ultraviolet (Original Mix)  11. Oceanlab – Breaking Ties (Above & Beyond Analogue Heaven Mix)  12. Jer Martin – Ten Minutes To Midnight (Original Club Mix)  13. Super8 & Tab – Suru (Original Mix)  14. Signalrunners – Meet Me In Montauk (Oliver Smith Remix)  15. Smith & Pledger – Connected (Original Mix)  16. Oceanlab – On A Good Day (Daniel Kandi Remix)  17. Signalrunners – One Last Look (Original Mix)  18. Carrie Skipper – Time Goes By (Super8 Bangin’ Remix)  19. Oceanlab – Beautiful Together (Signum Remix)  20. Nitrous Oxide – Red Moon Slide (Original Mix)  21. Endre – Kallocain (Original Mix)  22. Aalto – Rush (Super8 vs Orkidea Remix)  23. Aalto – 5 (Nitrous Oxide Remix)  24. Aalto – Taurine (Super8 Remix)  25. Above & Beyond – No One On Earth (Smith & Pledger Remix)  26. Kaste – Desert Eagle (Smith & Pledger Remix)  27. Luminary – Amsterdam (Smith & Pledger Remix)  28. Daniel Kandi – Breathe (Original Mix)  29. Mike Koglin vs Jono Grant – Sequential (Original Mix)  30. Mike Koglin & Mark Pledger – All The Way (Original Mix)  31. Smith & Pledger – Northern Lights (Original Mix)  32. Smith & Pledger – Believe (Original Mix)  33. Tranquility Base – Buzz (Original Mix)  34. Dan Stone – Made In Bharain (Original Mix)  35. Nitrous Oxide – North Pole (Original Mix)  36. Smith & Pledger – Black 37. Oceanlab feat Justine Suissa – Sirens Of The Sea (Above & Beyond Club Mix)  38. Oceanlab – Sky Falls Down (Armin van Buuren Remix)  39. Daniel Kandi – Child 40. Sunny Lax – Misgrey (Original Mix)  41. Above & Beyond – Can’t Sleep (Signum Remix) It was easy to compose this tracklist: I already wrote the review last year, so it was basically copy-paste. Anyway, the music in this tracklist is pure bliss. I’ve enjoyed every time I have heard this mix. And it’s one of those mixes I have heard many times, over and over, and it wouldn’t disappoint me. If there’s a heaven I picture the angels playing this mix. Or just this mix. This is heaven in its purest form. The quality of the tunes is beyond belief, but we are all aware that Anjunabeats releases excellent music. They create masterpieces (well, the artists do, but you know what I mean). They give artists the platform they deserve. And by doing so they give us the music we need to survive our endless life. But what a way to live your life: press play and you will enter a new dimension, one you have not discovered before. Last year I mentioned my favourite record, and it still is the same. Above & Beyond’s ‘Can’t Sleep’ is a good ‘un, but still nothing can beat this seriously amazing record ‘Meet Me In Montauk’, remixed by Oliver Smith. This, to me, is probably one of the greatest Trance records ever made. If we could experience euphoria, this track is the way to do it. Let the music cover you and take you on a magical trip. You don’t need mushrooms to get high, just this one track. Or get high on this mix. DJ Midas has made a stunning mix I HAD to share again. Underrated slightly, but there’s still time to appreciate quality. And also quantity: 41 records in 4 hours. No bullshit mixes with 1296293 records in 10 minutes, but thankfully nice long extended version. That’s how to do it. Press play to hear the best ever! Not a lot of mixes can top this one. DJ: Midas Genre/Style: Trance, Euphoric Trance Mix Info: The Very Best Of Anjunabeats! Length Mix: 03:57:51 Tracks: 41 (fourty-one) Download/Listen (via Mixcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 544 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 319kbps More Information: Anjunabeats – Official Website

If you are a raver, you must have seen his name before. This mysterious DJ, radio producer, music blogger and promoter has become a well established name in the industry, and has created a platform on which he showcases his love for everything 90s Rave related. He’s been pushing the oldskool sound forward, and his dedication and enthusiasm has led him being recognised by big names in the game. This will be the first time I interview a fellow blogger, but obviously a more interesting one than yours truly. Sit back and enjoy the conforting words from the one and only GL0WKiD! GL0WKiD, πώς είσαι? “Γειά σου Martin, all fine in here;  preparing myself for summertime! Hope you’re fine too mate.” I know that the majority of people don’t know who’s behind the name, but could you explain who GL0WKiD is, and what he does? And more to the point, where the name comes from? “Well, GL0WKiD is my 7 year old project born by my avid passion for radio, music & writing expressed on different angles. It’s my proud artistic part and I’d say in overall that I’m just a humble normal guy, who’s probably a little bit more passionate and 24/7 digger in music than others hahaha. Regarding the roots of the name, it’s a combination of 80’s/90’s superheroes, rave air and that ‘forever young’ spirit. In a few words, emphasis on positive vibes… So, all of these elements are still glowing inside me and hopefully will last for long enough.” You are from Athens, the lovely Athens. And you are a fan of the Oldskool Rave sound. That’s kind of unique, seeing as I would not have thought Rave music would be big in Greece. On your website you state that this character started back in 2011, but the roots, that’s what I’m interested in: when did you hear Rave music for the first time, and can you remember what the actual first tune was? “I still remember myself listening to various local radio stations from the age of 8 around, born for real into music while also focusing on specific shows playing out from Pop and EuroHouse to Trance or Happy Hardcore. Big fan also of good old MTV too. First rave vibes that infected me, were tunes like ‘Out of Space’ & ‘No Good’ by The Prodigy then ‘Age of Love’ anthem, Komakino’s ‘Outface’ or ‘L.A. Style – James Brown Is Dead’ and ‘Can’t Stop Raving’ by Dune. I can admit that ‘No Good’ has transferred me to another dimension (although ‘Out Of Space’ teaches that). By this anthem, I’ve completely entered into The Prodigy world, additionally I’ve opened my horizons discovering new music apart from the Eurotechno vibes I used to listen mostly back then.” A big name in the industry, and a huge The Prodigy Fanboy, but before we start delving into your work, I want to know when GL0WKiD was a real kid, what did you listen to? Who influenced you to become the person you are nowadays? “That’s a good question. Well I used to and I still listen to almost all types of Electronic music emphasizing to anything that’s uplifting and specifically everything started back then from Eurotechno/EuroHouse vibes. And I can now reveal that just before GL0WKiD birth, my previous project was on a duet with a girl where we’ve been reviving and breathing every single moment like 90s, having our radio shows, playing out Oldskool classics as well as participating on a few parties. So when this one ended, my current self project was born…” You wear a mask, to hide your identity. Is there a specific reason why you do that? “Hahaha! It all started from my radio love. And from this perspective, I define it like: back in my youth when I was listening to a radio show I was becoming one with the presenter without even knowing him or ever seen him or whatever. And this kind of magic, the magic of the unknown and the desire for discovery into something different like a travelling without moving trip fueled with innocence, is my main message. I still treat my life like in the 90s. Life is too short, we should not get depressed or angry with anything and anyone. Live it like Oldschool but call it Nuskool!” A big name, not only when it comes to blogging, but also radio presenter. A show called ‘Generation X’. You have had great response from literally the greatest in the scene, and you try to take down the barrier between the oldskool and nuskool sound. How did it come about, this radio show? Weren’t there enough show online already? “As already told you, everything started from my love to the value called ‘radio’. And you know what?! Everyone makes his own show, his own thing and that’s much respected of course, but there’s a huge fanbase and amount of people out there who appreciate that different approach of a show I’m doing over the years. It’s not just mixing or talking. It’s a complete radio show. Furthermore it’s educational as Matt, a good pal from Chicago, has described it. I’m 100% proud of Generation X [RadioShow].” A wide audience is captured by this, and you have been nominated as ‘Best Radio Show’ back in 2014. Within those 3 years you have done pretty well. Ever woke up and thought ‘this must be a dream’? “Definetely my nomination @ Breakspoll in 2014 was an absolute praise by all means and a good push forward to keep it up. It was followed successfully by entering into the Top 8 a year later as well. So before 2014, 3 years of hard work gave a straight pass to the next 4 years to harder work till present. I’ve stayed concentrated and simply keep doing what expresses me. It might sound crazy but I haven’t really thought of how big it is or how far it can get because everyday I wake up, I have a full notebook scheduled with different tasks to do within the scene.” Explain to everyone, who are unaware of the show, what the mission is of it? “The mission of Generation X [Radio Show] is to bridge the gap between Oldskool & Nuskool generation by the rhythms of Hardcore and uplifting Rave buzzers! Everytime, emphasized on different setlist, new labels, promos, guests mixes & exclusive radio interviews either with well established legends in the game or new blood and upcoming producers that are my personal standout in the scene… The show is a serious takeover to the evolution of Hardcore featuring from Hardcore Breaks to Happy Hardcore and Ravecore dishes. Back in 1991, Qbass has said that Hardcore will never die and it’s totally true to date. At present, I’m currently into some occassional special editions of my radio show, due to my busy schedule. Anyone can get informed by subscribing or following my socials.” You have interviewed many great names (and I’m jealous), like Marusha, Mark Archer, Billy Daniel Bunter, Ratpack, Luna-C, Liquid, Fat Controller, Casketkrusher, and the list goes on. How do you prepare yourself for such an interview, and how have the responses been from the fans? “So far, all of my Guests (around 50 in total) are people that I appeciate and admire a lot and that gives me extra motivation and pleasure to make a good Interview with them. It takes time because I’m a perfectionist and everything should be done professionally, because it’s not just a chat but an interview and all listeners or blog readers should learn something and inform themselves. Till now, fans response regarding the interviews is ideal. I’d share as an example my recent interview with German superstar Marusha; its length is a bit less than 40 minutes and after that all messages I’ve received from the listeners were full of joy and excitement. Most of them said in common that it was about the real ‘chemistry’ between myself & the interviewee and then about the topics we discussed and news that revealed. Last but not least, all of my Guests are picked not by accident but on the grounds of my support and preference to their work. I really like to push and promote all of them as much as it can get. Good for them is good for the scene!” Who’s the biggest artist you haven’t interviewed yet, and really want to interview? “Everyone is special but The Prodigy was the beginning for me… I still call them my ‘music religion’. That says it all!” You became more active back in 2013: you joined The Prodigy Fanboy team member. Now we all know who The Prodigy are, and how great they have been since the start. I’m also a fan of their earlier work (don’t really understand their ‘newer’ stuff) and have played their first three albums so much, scratches have made the album unplayable. But what’s your reason to join this club, and what’s the mission behind this fanclub? “The Prodigy Fanboy is almost a 10 years old large community founded by Danny an Aussie loyal Prodigy fan. I’ve been following this website from its early days and by the time I was doing some exclusive special radio shows dedicated to the band I got in touch with him and it was a matter of time joining Fanboy. Over the last 5 years I’m offering several website reviews as well as my Prodigy Fanboy Podcasts which have been still receiving great feedback from the fans. It’s a must to hear if you missing these, because it features anything around The Prodigy; from live versions to remixes, solo stuff, exclusive fan remixes etc. Needless to say that I love being involved on this role and promoting the band I love. Thanks to Fanboy which gave me this opportunity & appreciates my hard work.” Ok, quick fire question (well, I had to): best Prodigy record, and why? “‘Music For The Jilted Generation’ without any second thought. The reason is that Liam Howllet has correctly set up the right bridge between UK based Hardcore Breakbeat and German Techno as well as adding new elements of Punk attitude, experimenting more himself and forming step by step The Prodigy as a full band…” The Prodigy has been a huge inspiration to many in the scene, and they still demolish dancefloors/stages all over the world. Are they succesfull in Greece too? “It’s been 3 years since the last time they played in Greece and when they return everything will be on fire again to embrace the new album. Every Prodigy gig in here is always frenzy. These boys are suitable to provide the right warmth to our mediterranean substance. Even though that Russia is the No.1 force of Prodigy fans I can say that Greek fans have built the right chemistry & a very good relationship with the band over the years.” You have been to several Prodigy gigs, but what is so appealing to their performances? Why are they so unique and refreshing? “From a die hard Prodigy fan to a guy who hasn’t seen them before, the day of a Prodigy gig is something special because even though you can guess the setlist, you’re fueled with energy pumping from the immense beats of Liam accompanied by a storming performance from the others on stage. We live in times when we’ve run out of big Electronic live bands; and when a 30 yrs band keeps doing that and still touring all around that’s unique, noteworthy and musically healthy. In addition their new direction since ‘The Day Is My Enemy’ has refreshed themselves as its something that totally represents them 3, thus it’s welcomed by all crowded venues they play.” Talking about big things: you experienced something really good, playing at ‘Old Skool Festival 2016’ in Lodz, Poland, and you played amongst big names such as N-Joi, Rachel Wallace, Rozalla, General Levy, Nicky Blackmarket, and more. How did that come about, and how was the response from the crowd in Poland? “It was an amazing experience and finally I got the chance meeting in person many good friends from the web like Damage Inc. , Nefti, Oneplayz, Teknociziak, Simi, Greg Sin Key, Dymeq and of course the man who booked me, DJ Tornado. I have only good memories to share about this amazing weekender. I appreciate and love all Polish crew. Just to say that I’ve been calling this city like the Capital of Nu-Rave before visiting and living the Polish rave buzz. Lodz is full of talented people in arts and the music is a big part over there. Additionally they do know how to party hard with or without vodka hahaha!” Can you describe your set in three words? “Energetic – Uplifting – Multigenre” But we nearly forgot to mention the Strictly Nuskool Blog! You are a partner/manager and blogger/author of this wonderful website. For those unaware of what this blog does, can you elaborate on what it is that you all do? “Strictly Nuskool Blog is in the game over the last 5 years and I’m personally very happy & proud seeing how it’s evolved and helping also various producers/labels/promoters. It features exclusive content like interviews, reviews for newish releases as well as various podcasts/mixes. You should check the annual series of Hall of Fame mixes by myself & Tariq Ziyad done every December of each year. Apart from that, it’s also run as a free net label aiming to promote Nuskool artists. There are 36 releases so far including Singles, Eps and Album compilations all available on digital format. You can stream/download all releases here: https://thestrictlynuskoolblog.bandcamp.com/music All in all, it seems to me that our scene needs more blog entries like Strictly Nuskool or yours to step next to everything new in order to promote the continuation of the music we love. Have to send my shouts out to Tariq, BreakbeatScientist, Andro, 2Nzy and Ted, and hopefully more people will start something on their own for the good of Hardcore music.” You’ve had me on twice, naming my top 5 records of the year (I think it was back in 2015 and 2016). Now I’m going to ask you a very, very difficult question, and I hope you are ready for it: if you had to choose 5 records of all time, which ones would they be, and why? “Tough 1 because they’re tons of good stuff from different genres. For example I can opt a Depeche Mode album or even Bomfunk MCs debut… Alright. Since you asking this question I can mention 5 albums that come straight to my mind at the moment for different reasons. ‘The Prodigy – Music For The Jilted Generation’ = Already told you the reason. Top of everything for me! ‘The Chemical Brothers – Dig Your Own Hole’ = Godfathers of Big Beat and rocking attitude in Electronic music. This album makes does it for real! ‘Moby – Everything Is Wrong’  = Nothing can beat Moby’s 90s albums and everything is totally… correct on this versatile LP. ‘Altern-8 – Full On Mask Hysteria’  = The Rave Bible ‘2 Unlimited – No Limits!’ = 90s of innocence” Not only a blogger/author, DJ, manager/partner, but also a vlogger! You are indeed a very busy man. Why did you add vlogging to your already busy portfolio? “Early of this year I had this great idea launching something that has been missing nowdays from Hardcore and that is dealing with Video. Furthermore a videoshow of me doing what I’ve been doing on my radio shows over the years. So, #GLOWBUZZ was born. The result, especially on the second episode, is totally phenomenal and I’m inclined to say that there will be more like these because all Hardcore community is next to it and I need to offer more. There are people like Luna-C, Jay Cunning, Hyper On Experience, Liquid, DJ Faydz as well as many good friends from various labels, DJs & producers, all showing their love on my new project. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all kind words, feedback and love. Bigup goes also to Akrivi Kollia, the videomaker. We’ve spent many hours sorting out these videos and enjoying it quite a lot. The second episode is available to watch now including forthcoming Kniteforce Records 12” Eps by Gothica Shade, Liquid, Hyper On Experience & Pete Cannon.” We’re coming towards the end, so before we sign off, can you please tell the fans what’s happening in the near future: anything we should focus on? Any gigs/interviews planned? Any other business venture you would like to share with us? “I like a lot doing surprises and this is the reason I haven’t revealed in public the subject of #GLOWBUZZ second episode. When people noticed that ‘Forthcoming 12” material by Kniteforce” they got blinded!!! Well, there are some good things and fresh projects in the pipeline but the main big thing coming up is Unity In The Sun 2018 in the beautiful Greek island of Corfu, where I’ll attend, making a big review of this proper Hardcore & Jungle week plus getting some exclusive interviews for an upcoming radio show. Keep your eyes peeled for this one. Last but not least I’ve been contributing on the music selection of a live theatrical play and this is a big challenge. Certainly something interesting and new for me.” We know each other due to the work that we both do. And I’m being humble as always. But if you could give me clues/tips on how to improve my blog, what would they be? (I always want to learn from the master blogger) “Martin keep doing what expresses you mate. No rules, no anything in our emotions and expression on the music we love and represent. This message goes out to all. Express yourselves.” Last question, and it’s a simple one: when will we see the true GL0WKiD (meaning without the mask?). When will the world find out who’s behind it all? “Time will tell… Till then go with the glow!” A big thank you to my fellow blogger/music lover from Greece! Thanks for these interesting answers. If you are intriguid by his answers, you should, and I underline the following, check out his social media pages, which you can find underneath the interview. Also, as an added bonus, you can find two episodes of his succesful vlog! http://www.glowkidmusic.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/user/gl0wkid https://www.facebook.com/GENX.RADIOSHOW https://twitter.com/glowkidmusic https://www.mixcloud.com/GLOWKiD/ https://soundcloud.com/glowkidmusic http://www.strictlynuskool.blogspot.com http://www.theprodigyfanboy.com

As a blogger/reviewer you get the privileges to receive great music via multiple channels, but sometimes people remind you (without it being their fault) of a mistake you made back in the 90s. That’s exactly what happened with the following mix CD I am talking about: Mazzo Presents: Manic Monday, released in 1994. I remember this album really well: it’s the only album I did NOT buy back in the 90s. I have had this album in my hands in a record store called ‘Free Record Store’ in Heerlen, and I always thought I should buy this, just to give it a go, but I was never interested. I did not understand Oldkool music back then, I was a full on Hardcore/Gabber fanatic, and thought this album was not my cup of tea. Oh the irony: I am a huge Oldskool music lover now! Someone called Onderkoffer reminded me of this album, and I had a quick listen to it on Youtube, and realised that I made a huge mistake back in the 90s. I should have purchased this album. Why, you might ask? Well, it’s a fucking dope album! Mixed by two legends from the scene: DJ Dano and Jeroen Flamman.  Yep, the one from Flamman & Abraxas. And for those who were raving the night away during the 90s, a quick reminder of what Mazzo was: it was a club in Amsterdam, and every week they held a ‘Manic Monday’ night. Now this album is commemorating those nights. To get this album I could have bought it back in the 90s, which I didn’t. And to go now to Heerlen to the Free Record Store is a no-no, seeing as the company is bust. So the only way is Ebay, and thankfully I found a copy. A bit dirty and a few scratches, but still playable. Thanks Onderkoffer for making sure I would listen to a wonderful mix album. And now you all want to see the tracklist, right? CD 1  01. Hypnotist – Pioneers Of The Warped Groove 02. The Todd Terry Project – Back To The Beat 03. Casanova’s Revenge – Let’s Work 04. Bazz – House Of Pax 05. Joey Beltram – Energy Flash 06. Second Phase – Mentasm 07. Phuture – We Are Phuture 08. Fierce Rulling Diva – Whipped Kream 09. Eternal – Eternal 10. Photon – Doin’ Our Thang 11. DJ Doc Scott – Surgery 12. Tronikhouse – Uptempo 13. The Prodigy – Charly 14. Marusha – Rave Channel 15. Set Up System – Fairy Dust 16. Fierce Rulling Diva – Rubb It In 17. E-Rection – Smoke My Dang Along 18. Spawn – Tension 19. Robert Armani – A.M.B.U.L.A.N.C.E. 20. Tyree – Video Crash 21. Church Of XTC – XTC 22. NRG – Never Lost His Hardcore 23. Immaginazione – Musica Del Futuro 24. Gateway Experience – Twin Freaks 25. Edge Of Motion – Set Up 707 26. Tellurians – The Navigator 27. TD5 – Cyber Trance 28. Nico – The Scream 29. Circuit Breaker – Trac-K 30. Edge #1 – Compnded CD 2  01. Science Lab – Flesh & Blood 02. B Sides – Magic Orchestra 03. B Sides – Moribund (Remix)  04. Time Zone – Praise God 05. Da Posse – Searchin’ Hard 06. 2 In A Room – Somebody In The House (Say Yeah!!!) 07. Set Up System – Factory 08. Techno Grooves – Techno Slam 09. Space Trax – Atomic Playboy 10. Trancemission – No More Mindgames 11. Ace The Space – Nine Is A Classic (Ace The Space) 12. Overdog – Fuck You Up 13. The Mover – Nightflight 14. English Muffin – Ride 15. Mescalinum United – We Have Arrived 16. Monoton – Translated Realities 17. Nighttripper – Tone Exploitation 18. Altern8 – Activ 8 19. Kicks Like A Mule – The Bouncer 20. Inner City – Praise (United Mix)  21. The Prodigy – Android 22. Return Of The Living – Get Funky 23. Frequency – Kiss The Sky 24. CJ Bolland – Horsepower 25. Kicksquad – Soundclash 26. DHS – House Of God 27. Dr Kevorkian – Suicide Machine 28. D-Shake – Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah 29. Turntable Hype – Turntable Hype (A’Dam Mix)  30. Nico – So Light (On 45!) 31. Phrenetic System – Reality 32. English Muffin – You Should Have Been Smarter 33. O.S.P. – Ooooh Shit! Wowzers! What a tracklist! And to think that back in 1994 they already concidered this to be ‘oldskool’ music. Hence the bit on the front of the album “a first lesson in rave history”. Yeah, this is Rave history! Carefully mixed and selected by Dano and Flamman. Bloody Nora, this album is great. A bit of everything is in here. From Dutch classics to British anthems, and we all know how much I like British anthems. The first album is nice and relaxed, the second comes in harder than before. The focus on the second album is Hardcore, and boy, do they play the records hard. And it’s an unbelievable thing, this compilation. Both DJs have selected really cool records. And to think I left this on a shelf in a record store, what a stupid decision I made. But let’s not forget, I was born in 1983, I did not understand the power behind Rave music yet, I was 11 back in 1994 lol. So young and innocent. It’s a tremendous album. I can not underline the fact that this is a must have album. I do that with a permanent marker. This is everything ravers need to have. They’ve done their best to make this album work, and it has worked beautifully. I can not point out one thing wrong with it. The first disc’s best record…. simpel answer: ‘Circuit Breaker – Trac-k’. Brilliant record. Second disc’s best record ‘Nighttripper – Tone Exploitation’. Can’t go wrong with these two amazing records. So all in all a wonderful album. Thanks Onderkoffer for reminding me what a fool I have been in the 90s. But it’s never too late to hallucinate! DJs: Dano & Flamman Genre/Style: Hardcore, Acid, Techno Release Year: 1994 Album Info: A First Lesson In Rave History CDs: 2 (two) Length CDs: +/+ 2 hours Tracks: 63 (sixty-three) Label: EVA Product Number: 74321 246372 More Information: —————-

One of the events I really wanted to go to, was Thunderdome ’96. As a young lad Thunderdome dominated my youth, and the 1996 edition turned out to be one of the most talked about Thunderdomes ever. The response it had was tremendous, and even to this day it’s a well remembered night. On Partyflock 74% of the partygoers rated it as aweseom/excellent, and not one bad review. A night to remember, and for only ƒ 50,- you would experience the night of your life, with an incredible line-up: 50% of the Dream Team, Bass-D & King Matthew, Buzz Fuzz, Dana, Dano, Darkraver, Delirium, E-Rick, Gizmo, Hardcor, Neophyte, The Prophet, Uzi, Waxweazle, Weirdo, and 3 Steps Ahead. You cannot deny the feeling you just received after seeing that line-up. And that night had been captured on a CD, and released also in 1996. On the CDs you find livesets by Dano, The Prophet, Weirdo, Buzz Fuzz, Gizmo & The Dark Raver, and you find live recorded sets by Bass-D & King Matthew, 3 Steps Ahead, Neophyte, and Delirium. So nearly the whole night is captured. Yes, only short snippets of their sets are recorded, but still a good impression of what happened on that wonderful night. And even though I was too young, I really wanted to go. The feedback after the event shocked the Netherlands: how can Hardcore create such an excellent night, when the majority of the politicians and regilious parties are against it? The physical CD has been played by yours truly so many times, I can literally dream each record on it. And the response from the crowd is just beyond belief. No other event can create such a vibe. And we might be living in an era during which everything has just become 1000 times better, but the atmosphere in 1996 was just much, much better. We gave the word gabber a true meaning. We were all mates, all lads, and we all raved. No mobile phones blocking our physical views. Nothing stood in our way of enjoying the night (well, maybe the odd pill here and there)…. CD 1: Live Recorded DJ Sets DJ Dano:  01.1 The Stunned Guys – Beats Time 01.2 The Lawyer – Yo DJ 01.3 DJ Dano – Starting Up 01.4 Tellurian – Hardcore Junkies 01.5 DJ Dave & The Chicago Hardcore Party Force – Listen… The Prophet:  02.1 The Prophet & DJ Delirium – Sirenia 02.2 Masoko Solo – Pessa Pessa (The Prophet Remix)  02.3 The Prophet & DJ Delirium – Da Skunk Mix 02.4 The Prophet & DJ Delirium – We Love To Party 02.5 3 Steps Ahead – Drop It 02.6 Re-Charge – Bumrush DJ Weirdo:  03.1 DJ Weirdo – The Thunder Anthem (Weird Siren Mix)  03.2 Dr. Phil Omanski & Jeremy – Rockin’ Your Body (Buzzy Goes BZRK Mix)  03.3 DJ Weirdo & Dr. Phil Omanski – Young Birds 03.4 Lords Of The Underworld – Take It Easy 03.5 DJ Mongoose – Rip Shit Up (DJ Isaac Remix) DJ Buzz Fuzz:  04.1 French Connection – French Connection (Original SS 19 Mix)  04.2 The Stunned Guys – Beats Time 04.3 DJ Buzz Fuzz – Summertime (Alright Y’All Mix)  04.4 DJ Omar Santana – Kick Some Shit 04.5 Buzz Fuzz – Chemical Overdrive DJ Gizmo & The Dark Raver:  05.1 The Nightraver & DJ Trevor – Rave Is The Word 05.2 Davie Forbes – Remember That 05.3 Bruyaa & Ozonic – Welcome To Deathrow (Happy Mix)  05.4 Lenny Dee & The Dark Raver – To Da Rhythm 05.5 DJ Dave & The Chicago Hardcore Party Force – Yo Mr. DJ Bonus:  06.1 Marshall Masters – Stereo Murder CD 2 : Live Recorded Sets Bass-D & King Matthew:  01.1 Bass-D & King Matthew – Like A Dream 01.2 DJ Distortion & MC Raw vs Bass-D & King Matthew – Raveworld 01.3 Highlander – Hold Me Now (I’m Sorry) (Bass-D & King Matthew Remix) 01.4 Bass-D & King Matthew – The Thunder Anthem 3 Steps Ahead:  02.1 3 Steps Ahead – Gangsters (Feel So Good) 02.2 3 Steps Ahead – Money In My Pocket 02.3 3 Steps Ahead – Drop It 02.4 3 Steps Ahead – The Thunder Anthem (Thunderscream) Neophyte:  03.1 Bodylotion – Always Hardcore 03.2 Bodylotion – Fuck Martina 03.3 Neophyte – The Guitarman 03.4 Neophyte – Execute 03.5 Bodylotion – Happy Is Voor Hobo’s Bonus (DJ Delirium):  04.1 DJ Delirium – Dance Or Die 04.2 DJ Promo & Da Vinci – Psycho Style 04.3 Paradox – The Guillotine 04.4 DJ Delirium & Omar Santana – Drop Da Beat Now, all of us are secretly in awe of this, aren’t we? For me the only other live CD that can top this is Mysteryland 1998 Outdoor, and that’s just basically because I was there. But I just love a proper album which contains the audience in their fullest. And for example during Neophyte’s set they left the bit in where they start asking the crowd if the music level is ok, or not? That’s a liveset for you. Let me tackle this CD in two bits: first we’ll talk about the live DJ sets, and the second bit will be about the livesets, eh? The first DJ on the disc sets the tone, DJ Dano. His short set is really astonishing, and it contains really awesome records. After him The Prophet takes over and treats us to a special version of ‘Pessa Pessa’, which still holds the record of the filthiest bass ever. DJ Weirdo is next, and he plays the coolest Happy/Hardcore anthems out there. Buzz Fuzz’s set isn’t without small errors, but he’s a crowd pleaser, and that’s what he does. And lastly, the Dark Raver and Gizmo (and also the bonus bit during which he coins the phrase ‘wacht effe’). They do what they are good at, and play one of the finest records on this disc: ‘Welcome To Deathrow’. The best set, without a shadow of a doubt, is DJ Dano’s set. Each record is a beauty, and mixed together insanely good. Second disc contains liveset. Bass-D & King Matthew are first to kick off. Playing their finest records, including the well spoken about ‘Like A Dream’, which has never been released. 3 Steps Ahead is after, and demolishes every brain cell you’ve got left. Neophyte just destroys the stage, and the guitar sound penetrates our souls. And DJ Delirium is the last to end it all, and does it with his unique style: American style. Best set? 3 Steps Ahead. All, and I mean all, records are amazing. I have listened to this over and over again, I can pin point each scream, noise and word. This is a superb set by the true legend (RIP). A wonderful 2 disc compilation of one of the greatest Hardcore events which have ever taken place. 22 years ago, but still alive in all our hearts. Thunderdome set the tone, really. And all of this because of a dream of a few youngsters. They changed the world, and during the 1996 event they paved the way for a future, a future with Hardcore dominating our lives. Ps. I’ve added two Soundcloud players, because magpie303 uploaded the CDs onto it. So you can enjoy it too! Act: Various Artists Genre/Style: Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Release Year: 1996 Album Info: Thunderdome ’96 – Dance Or Die! (Live Recorded At) CDs: 2 (two) Length CDs: 02:36:37 Tracks: too many Label: Arcade & ID&T Product Number: 9902299 More Information: Thunderdome – Official Website

This man doesn’t need an introduction at all. A legend since day one, a pioneer and one of the hardest DJs on Earth, a man who’s mission it is to bring only the hardest and finest music to those who can handle it. The voice of a nation of Gabbers: his legendary ‘Thunderdome’ shoutouts still give every gabber goosebumps. To most he’s known as Opa Drokz (or Grandpa Drokz, if you aren’t Dutch), and some might even know him as Richard K, Richie Gambino, Creatures of the Occult, etc. We will talk to this legend, ask him those questions most of us are afraid to ask him, and will indulge ourselves into his passion for the music, getting crowds to go mental, and his love for sneakers. Ladies and gentlemen, we are honoured to interview the legend that is DJ Drokz! Drokz, how are you doing? Enjoying the weather with a nice beverage? “Nah, sitting nice and comfy on the couch with a heinie (a.k.a. Heineken). Mazzel the diva dog is doing a beauty sleep next to me and a DJ set of Current Value is on the speakers. Pretty relaxed setting to do an interview.” You are a well known name in the Hardcore/Terror scene, seeing as you are a producer and DJ, and used to be an MC aswel. We could ask you the standard question, but we won’t: if you sum up who Drokz is in a couple of words, what would those words be, and why? “Dedicated, Loyal, Music maniac, Down to earth…but to be fair, people who know me well can give you a better description. And to keep it real, also impatient and grumpy at times hehe. But grandpa’s are allowed to be grumpy at times hahaha.” You’ve been in the scene for many years, as a producer and as a DJ. You’ve been playing since the early 90s, and had your first release back in 1995 (according to Discogs it’s ‘Bier EP’ by you and Conabis). Back in those days, when you were a bit younger, what was your goal? What was the reason you decided to change from the dancefloor to stand behind the decks? “My first EP was out in 1992 on my own 289 records label. Musical vandals ¨Hakke¨ (btw the first record with the word Hakke in it ;) ). When I was 15 I played Hiphop. The reason was that I wanted to share my taste in music  and that is still the reason today.” What possessed you to choose for the hardest style known to mankind? Why does it appeal to you so much you made it your way of living? “I always tend to like the harder end of genres. For example, with Metal I like: Deicide, DnB Current Value & and Hiphop Onyx. It´s just natural to me that I like the harder end. But I got a wide taste of music. A way of living, I don´t know, I just do what I got to do and music wise nobody tells me what to do. Maybe that is the mentality of a terrorhead, I do and like what I like….don´t like that, phonk you!!” A few days ago a memorable moment passed you by without knowing: your 400th performance as a DJ. Currently you have played 402 times so far. Ever look back at what you have achieved in all those years? “There are 3 things that I´m proud of. First of all, that I´m still active in a scene of the music that I love.  Second that I arranged that Akira, Noisekick, The Vizitor got their first records out. Not that I started their carreer or something, they would succeeded anyway, no doubt, but I´m proud of that I helped them just a little bit. Third,  when I was young people believed I would end up to no good, so I proved them wrong biaaattccchhhhh hehe.” You were and still are an inspiration person. Your music has touched many souls. And during the 90s people were able to witness you in a show on a music channel (TMF) called ‘Hakkeeh’.  For those who haven’t seen the show, it was focussed on Hardcore during the heydays of Hardcore. It had live registrations of Hardcore parties, and also interviews with DJs/producers. Your section of the show was called ‘Ouwe Hoeren Met Drokz’. You were clearly enjoying yourself when you recorded it, but how do you look back at this period in your life? “It was wild & strange. Wild because everything I dreamed of as a young boy came true. Being able to perform on small and really big stages, lots of ladies, lots of drugs and making enough money. Strange, because TMF ´Hakkeeh´ did put everything over the top. Recognized everywhere, 2 hours before and after shows signing autograhps and all that. From being an anonymous dude just before that, it changed everything too fast. I had conversations with MC Mouth of madness (who also presented the show) like ¨wtf is happening here¨. We improvised everything, there was nobody to guide us, nothing (what gave us maximum freedom). The whole ¨ff ouwehoeren¨ thing i´ve made up while just smoking some weed and writing some ideas on paper. Went to a partyshop to buy a hat and a beard and just started with that. So I enjoyed it a lot, but i´ve learned also a lot. It was crazy times x 666.” Hardcore went down the drain, and nearly disappeared completely. The music changed, and many left the scene. Only a handful remained active, and kept the scene alive and kicking, but more focussed on the underground side of Hardcore. Was there ever a moment in your life when you thought that ‘it has been good enough, I’ll quit’?  Or was the love for the music strong enough to keep you going? “I´m a supporter for life, not a succes supporter (not footbal related, I´m not a hooligan, but footbal supporters know exactly what I mean). I always say to people with big mouths…I was there when you came into the scene and I will be opening the door when you leave. 2012 was a really bad year for the Terror scene, there was no music coming out. Most producers had legitable reasons for it (building a new studio, private issues ect.), some had give up and it made me work harder to put music out there. But the foundation in the Terror scene is strong, we stand our ground. What I sincerely hate, is when everything is on the rise again, the leeches pop up. Blurrrghhhh. DJ wise I will perform in the next years lesser and lesser, because it´s not easy to combine with my dayjob plus I ain´t getting any younger. But I always keep those tracks coming, can´t stop won´t stop.” Edit: when I´m coming home at 9 o´clock in the morning (drunk, trashed and looking like a truck ran over me) I like to qoute Danny Glover as Rodger Murtaugh from the old Lethal weapon movies :¨I´m getting too old for this shit¨ hahaha” Over the years you have produced many anthems like ‘Clear The Air’, ‘Bust That Ass’, ‘We’ve Killed The Pengo’, ‘Home Of The Sick’, ‘Time To Unite’… the list goes on and on. Which production you made still takes your breathe away, which is the one track that still gives you goosebumps? “There is not just one track…but I will make a Top 3. Bust That Ass, because it got the mid 90´s big hall sound and flow. Tried to remix it, complete waste of time. Btw the track is a remix, the original version I didn´t like enough to put it out and due to time pressure I remixed it in 1 day. Shotta, timeless gangsterstyled track, kick, vibe and vocal just fit perfectly. Destroyed a few dancefloors through time with that track and gives me that special attitude behind the decks. Our Song, last track on the last Thunderdome, really special track and moment with DaY-már. Long break, but when it hits, it HITS, that special feeling. And ofcourse a lot of genuine terror tracks…..Creatures of the Occult allways nice to hear back and gives me that dark feeling.” Who inspired you when you were producing those tracks? “I just get inspired by a lot of music in general. I get inspired by people who are doing what they like and stand firm doing that. Also people who think outside their genre/substyle and got the balls to step out of their comfort zone. Lately there are too many producers/DJ’s judging other producers/DJ’s while they are prisoners of their own style. I listen to a lot of styles and if you listen closely to my tracks you can hear that. Reggae in ¨Henkie Lives On¨, Metal in ¨Heavy Narcotics¨, Hiphop in the ¨Stealing Yo Shit¨ series to name a few.” Not only has Drokz released anthem after anthem, but also albums. Yes, this man is a very busy bee. His first album was released back in 2003, and many have followed. One even got released as a free download, for all those Terror freaks out there. And that’s something I am curious about: you do give out a lot for free, from mixes to EPs. What’s the reason behind your generosity? “Several reasons. Tickets are nowadays expensive enough (people have to work hard for the tickets), music must be easy acessable and they are on free download sites within 24hrs anyway. When I  started to make music/noise it was for myself, but I also wanted to share it with those who appreciate it. So nothing changed. That´s why I always ask kindly ¨like it, share it¨ when I drop a release. If you are a loyal follower of my pages, you´ll get rewarded with free music. Play it LOUD!!” Once you’ve witnessed the legend that is Drokz, the impact will change your life. Many have witnessed you over the years, and there’s a cult following. You have become the inspiration for many, and 36k+ fans do agree with your passion and enthusiasm for the music. There are even fans who tattoo themselves with your logo. But looking at your Tweets and Facebook statuses, you are still a down to earth guy. Hasn’t being famous affected you at all? “I explain it always like this. Someone who is really good in construction get´s compliments if his works’ finished and showed to the customer. I´m horrible with building stuff, I could not get a nail right in a piece of wood. So everybody got a skill they are good in, only with the difference that music will touch your hart, balls, clit whatever. So my talent is that I can play & make some music, that´s it. I´m not the type that is ¨oh so artistic¨, making things more important then it accually is. I think that is pure bullshit. A firefighter puts his life on the line doing his job, an airplane pilot got the responsibility over hundreds of people. You can´t compare those jobs with entertaining people in a club or sitting behind a pc listening to a kickdrum over and over. So being famous isn´t that important to me.” “Also I have a day job where  I´m Richard not Drokz. They don´t care what I do as Drokz, so that keeps my feet on the ground. But don´t get me wrong, I totally respect and appreciate my followers (even I don´t have time to answer messages, sorry). I´m blessed with such dedication of people!!!” “As far with the tattoos, that is the ultimate dedication. The Drokz tattoo club  get some merchandise for free as a appreciation for their dedication. It´s the least I can do back for them!” Drokz is well known for his passion for everything hard and tough, but also for his passion for sneakers. A specific brand to be precise (just do it). Is this the result from the 90s, when ravers/gabbers wore those sneakers? How many sneakers do you actually have? “No, I loved sneakers all my life, but never had enough money to spend it on. I started to collect a few years ago and now I think I got around a 120 pairs. Funny detail is that I’m always busy, so to relax I hunt for sneakers on the internet.” Have you got a shoe fetish? Do you find women in sneakers the sexies sight you’ve ever seen? “Nah I just like to wear fresh sneakers, that´s it. And for woman, yeah, I like it when they wear some supercute Air Maxes, no competition for boots, Uggs, ect.” Back to the music. You’ve recently released ‘DROKZ015 EP’ as a free download. After many years you haven’t lost your production skills and strength, but what is the secret behind a Drokz track? How come you make each track sound unique, fresh, raw, unedged, tough, etc? “Nothing, I just sit and start. Sometimes I have a plan what kind of style I want to make (like Industrial, Gabber, Funky, BPM range), sometimes not. I always make sure that the track is good to mix and most important that it will work on the dancefloor and gets you moving. I don´t give a phonk what is credible or not, new school/old school or flavours. Ofcourse there is a certain sound that I have, like some say ¨a typical Drokz kickdrum¨ or so, but that is what I like I guess, not doing that on purpose. Production skills can always be improved, so I will keep learning.” What’s your equipment set up at home? Do you still work on ‘oldskool’ equipment, or do you work on the latest hardware? “Everything in the box. Worked with hardware in the past and phonk that, phonk midi bullshit. It was always playing tricks with me, giving me errors, or not well saved sounds. It killed a lot of times my vibe. Plus a lot of synths nowadays are digital anyway, so I love to start up my computer and start where I finished the last time. Keeping my workflow high.” Many don’t know that you do have a full-time job, and being a DJ is some kind of hobby. You don’t perform that often (maybe twice a month). But if there is one reader who hasn’t seen you live before, what can he/she expect? “Yep I only perform twice a month. Expect energy!! Not a flawless set (I mix quite like a caveman hahaha), but with a lot of tracks building up from hard till harder.” Your musical knowledge is unendless, and you have worked/played with many artists over the last couple of years. Artists such as Akira, Partyraiser, DaY-már, Noizer, Angerfist, and the list goes on. At Masters Of Hardcore 2014 you played with an upcoming artist Mithridate. You introduced her to us all, as your protogé. Is there a specific reason why we all should follow Mithridate, and why is she the next best thing to hit the Terror scene? “Glad you ask, because there is some confusion about that subject. People that went the last few years to Terror partys in Holland probably seen her on the dancefloor already. And after some pictures (when she was behind the decks) posted by her boyfriend Paranoizer, Akira & I invited her spontaniously to play with us at Masters of Hardcore during our set. She was nervous as phonk, but played very well. Most wanted booking agency saw the response and we started talking. The reason she is supported by me is that she is FROM the dancefloor, UNDERSTANDING the dancefloor and has that energy that I sometimes mis with other DJ´s. She loves terror so much and that is the complete package to me. ATM she is learning to produce, but experience can´t be learned, so she still has a path to walk, but didn´t we all? I strongly believe that she is a great add-up to the terrorscene. Full support!!” “Angernoizer is back and stronger then before. Danny Ovington is the hard kick supplier and still making progress. The Sinner is improving his sound & production and working hard. Deterrent Man is dropping great tracks. Khaoz Engine signed with MW and is full focussed on a mission. And at the hard end of Hardcore I really like what Dave Dope is releasing. So things are looking good!!” You keep on releasing new music, and with Mithridate you’ve released ‘Haters Gonna Hate’, which people can find on ‘De Nederlandsche Terreur BV’ EP. The thought behind it is a nice one: all proceeds will go to charity. (ik zet hier links naar de EP). The top 5 Terror artists worked on this EP, and the result is a 5 track EP, with the slowest track being 220BPM. An excellent track, if I must say. But how come your track is the ‘slowest’? And who are actually the haters? “Because we love the 220bpm tempo haha. The other tought behind the project was also to unite/connect the older big name generation with the newest generation. United we stand!!” “The haters? Well…. let´s say that some people didn´t understand my support of Mithridate or disagree. Phonk that!! Also the usual rumours when a chick is supported, even Paranoizer is her well-known boyfriend and a friend of mine. So we tought it was a good subject for a song, case closed hehe. Also people can relate to the song, there is a lot of hating on the internet, so people remember…..Haters gonna hate anyway, phonk em!!” You’ve once said that ‘Holland Is Godverdomme Het Hardste’. You still stand by that quote? “Ofcourse, we are the hardest. What would the Hardcore scene be without Holland? It´s not only about BPM´s  📷 ” Still got a hate against Hard House? (mentioned in Holland Is…..) “Still don´t understand the word HARD .. Hate is a big word, but I will never perform in a leather jacket so to speak hahaha” What can we expect in the near future (production wise)? Any releases coming up? Or maybe an album you are secretly working on? “No secrets, currently I’m working on a team up ep with Goetia, some remixes pending and then drokz016.” Oh, something people might want to know: if anyone wants to purchase a Drokz t-shirt, where can they get them from? Are they still available? “At the Masters of Hardcore store. And I must say, it´s always superdope seeing someone rock your shirt at a party, seriously!!” Last question, and I’ve saved the best for last. It’s quite tricky to answer this correctly, but if anyone could answer it correctly, it has to be you. Can you explain to someone who thinks that it’s just a lot of noise, what Terror music actually is? “Hard, faster than average, sometimes funky, but most of all in your face music.” If you want to thank anyone at all for becoming who you are, or do the complete oppossite, here’s your chance. “Mr.Courage, Akira, The Vizitor, Noisekick, Masters of Hardcore, Marilys of MW bookings, ID&T (incl Waxweazle for the introduction), GNS crew, my old homeboys, my new homeboys, my dead homeboys, Sjoerd (known as the boy on a lot of album covers) and everyone involved in the Hardcore/Terrorscene + my lady aka Grandma.” We would like to say ‘thank you’ to Grandpa Drokz, for this very interesting, and very insightful interview. As I said before, this man doesn’t need an introduction, but only admiration for the achievements over the years. If you are still unaware of who this pioneers and legend is, make sure you check these websites out, bookmark them, and if you don’t (I’ll use a Drokz quote) ‘phonk you’. Also, check out his latest track on ‘De Nederlandsche Terreur BV‘ EP, which he made with the talented Mithridate. Drokz, a pioneer, the voice of a generation. Drokz – Facebook Fanpage Drokz  – Twitter Page Drokz – Soundcloud Page Drokz – Booking Agency Drokz – Personal Website

When we are talking about big events, there are so many to choose from. As a present day raver, you can go literally everywhere you want to, but if you really want to party hard, you should always go to the Netherlands. The birth place of many styles, and the birth place of the big events. Many have copied what the Dutch have done before, which is a compliment. But events like Intents Festival are unique. And you know it. This year at Intents Festival, Rooler played there and had a whale of a time. Of however the saying is. Rooler is one of those artists who pushes the Rawstyle sound forward, and has become the face of it. His music has been embraced by many, and captures the atmosphere in the scene beautifully. He has the natural gift of making the music sound beautiful, and intoxicating at the same time. He also knows how to please the fans online, like when he uploaded a teaser for 'YES!', in which he showed his awesome dancing skills in his house. But truth be told, the teaser was too damn short, but got literally everyone excited. And now it has been released, and the responses have been amazing. And even I am hooked. His set at Intents Festival was only 30 minutes long, but within those 30 minutes he comes and destroys everything, and everyone. Worth checking out the tracklist! 01. Intro (Domination Orchestral Edit) 02. Rooler - Domination 03. Rooler - The 23 Is Here (Intents Live Edit) 04. Rooler - #END 05. Rooler - YES! 06. Rooler - You Are Extinguished (Intents Live Edit) 07. Rooler & Thyron - Hesitate To Kill (Intents Live Edit) w/ Warface x Malice x Rooler - Watch Your Back (Vocal) 08. Rooler - Rollin' (Oldschool Edit) 09. Warface x Malice x Rooler - Watch Your Back (Intents Live Edit) w/ Malice & Rooler - Aggressive Act (Vocal) 10. Rooler - Violence (Aggressive Act Remix) 11. Malice - Dictatorship (Rooler Remix) 12. Rooler - Dikke Stroopwafel (Koningsdag 2018 Edit) 13. Rooler & Sefa - Survive The Street (Whatsapp Intro Edit) 14. Rooler - Martyr (Uptempo Edit) That's a beautiful tracklist. All focussed on Rooler (and friends). But you don't want to hear anything else besides this man's music. Rooler has been breathing and living Rawstyle, and his enthusiasm is very addictive. During this liveset the MC does his thing (which isn't imprresive to be said), but I'm not bothered about the MC, it's all about the crowd. And they loose it. They fucking loose it. You can hear them out loud, screaming, singing, and giving their all. There were only Rooler fans during his set, and they knew exactly each and every song he played. Now that's dedication for you, for sure. When the music is good, and the fans all love it, there's only love you can give to the artist. And in this set, the legendary 'YES!' got played, which has become an instant hit everywhere. A proper Rawstyle record with a few hints to the older sounds, but oh so fucking good. I can only give Rooler credit for this set. And he has got my respect. I fucking love whatever he does, even the quirky 'Stroopwafel' song. It's Sunday, press play and let the music take you on a journey. DJ: Rooler Genre/Style: Hardstyle/Rawstyle Liveset Info: Recorded @ Intents Festival 2018 Length Liveset: 00:31:01 Tracks: 14 (fourteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Rooler - Facebook Fanpage