House

Kydus – Free Spirit EP [Circus Recordings]
We’ve had the infectious piano loop of ‘Free Spirit’ ingrained in our brains since Yousef first belted it out at Circus Liverpool at what must be near the turn of 2014 at this stage? The waits been agonising! Take a listen and you’ll see why. Free Spirit is a groovy thumper! The Liverpudlian releases this... Read more »

Vlys & Gandey present ‘Hero’ [Interview]
When an EP like this drops in our inbox, we get very excited. Not only is the lead on the release a complete dinger but the remix package is short and sweet. Frenchman Darlyn Vlys has been a firm favourite since ‘Floor 122’ on Avotre. His powerful, atmospheric tech house blend is quite simply irresistible. His... Read more »

Exclusive Premiere: Original Rudeboys – Can’t Let Go (Daithi remix) (VIP edit)
Lovely little surprise for you guys today. This one’s a real treat for the djs and producers out there. Not only have we got an exclusive premiere of the latest Daithí remix, a quality VIP edit of ‘Can’t Let Go’ by the Original Rudeboys, but we also delve deeply in the production process of the talented... Read more »

DFTD stays strong with Lovebirds & Co.
The creation of DFTD has proved timely and astute. In a period where mediocre house music is flooding the airwaves, Defected Records have stepped back and refined what they do best through the new imprint. The latest release from Lovebirds and co. continues their recent rich vein of form. The remixes, which dropped today (August 4th),... Read more »

Bontan back with Gadgets & Buttons
Duuurty new tune on the way from Bontan, we can’t get enough. It’s called ‘Gadgets & Buttons’ and it steps away excitingly from the cleaner sound of house, which he’s become synonymous with over the last 6 months. The warm, fuzzy bass-line and direct drum pattern certainly show that he can kick it with the underground. It’s an... Read more »

Subject x Secretsundaze at The Grand Social [Sun August 3rd]
A big Sunday in the city on the cards this weekend. It is of course time for the Dublin City Block Party with Kerri Chandler, DJ Harvey and co. However, there’s another quality party catching our eye among the listings. Subject Events welcomes one of London’s on form brands to The Grand Social on Sunday night; Secretsundaze.... Read more »

One To Watch: Tech Trio Troubador collaborate with NKTRNL
Dublin boys Troubador have been rocking the city’s clubs and warehouses for well over a year now. Not content with smashing out the tunes of other artists, however, they’ve locked themselves away in the studio and we’re finally starting to see the fruits of their labour. The first track from the young guns is an... Read more »