Tech-House
Wax Motif and Matroda Join Forces for Latin Tech House Single, “La Candela Viva”
After their previous collaboration “Lose Control,” house music stars Wax Motif and Matroda have teamed up once again for a Latin tech house single, “La Candela Viva.” Teased across the festival circuit over the past seven months before today’s release via HARD Recs., the track comes highly anticipated from house fans near and far. “You guys ready for the new Waxtroda?” Wax Motif had teased, coining the pair’s name on social media on Wednesday. “La Candela Viva” opens with a powerful vocal sample from Colombian music icon Totó La Momposina layered over cumbia-style drums, before launching into a thumping tech house beat. Rhythmic vocal chops, sultry guitar licks and a pumping bassline all come together for a mischievous and danceable anthem. Tak...
Listen to Chris Lorenzo and COBRAH’s Sultry Tech House Banger, “Mami”
It’s no secret that tech house is having a moment, and one of the genre’s leading producers today unveiled one of its most hotly anticipated tracks. Long revered as one of the most gifted sound designers in house music, Chris Lorenzo has dropped “Mami,” a sultry house bomb that has been running roughshod in his live sets this year, including EDC Las Vegas and Lollapalooza. The track features a seductive COBRAH, whose come-hither topline is akin to cognac and satin sheets. Lorenzo says he knew he had an instant hit on his hands when he first heard COBRAH’s lead “Mami” lyric, an unapologetic ode to hedonism. Combined with his signature, thick basslines and an ingenious steel drum pattern, it lends to a bona fide club banger. “I had been listeni...
SIDEPIECE Link Up With Lee Foss to Reimagine Ciara’s 2004 Hit, “1, 2 Step”
Grammy-nominated house music tandem SIDEPIECE (Party Favor and Nitti Gritti) have joined forces with Repopulate Mars label boss Lee Foss for their first-ever collaboration. Out now via Insomniac Records, “1, 2 Step” is a surefire dancefloor filler that samples Ciara’s 2004 classic of the same name, which features Missy Elliott. SIDEPIECE and Foss previewed the track at EDC Las Vegas last month. And it goes without saying that it went off: Having collectively remixed the likes of Lana Del Rey, Rudimental, Calvin Harris and many more, SIDEPIECE and Foss are quite the team. They initially met last year, when the latter was impressed after the former rinsed an early demo of the record at Audiotistic San Diego. They then decided to rework “1, 2 Step&#...
Space Yacht Unveils Third “Tech My House” Installment
While Space Yacht‘s fame is often attributed to their one-of-a-kind parties, they’ve also been making waves as a record label. They’ve now returned with the third volume of Tech My House, and it’s filled to the brim with heat. Tech My House Vol. 3 is their most well-rounded house compilation yet, as it features some of the best newcomers to the genre and a handful of veterans. Achilles, Ciszak, Baby Weight, Ian Allen, Case Of The Mondays, and so many more shine on the 16-track compilation, showcasing the tastemaking talents of Space Yacht as well as the talent quickly rising in the house scene. One of the most intoxicating tunes featured on the new compilation is Achilles’ “UPGRADED,” with an addictive four-on-the-floor beat that effortl...
Rich DietZ Take “Griztronics II” to Another Level With Massive Tech House Remix
Just two days after GRiZ and Subtronics unveiled the long-awaited sequel to “Griztronics,” Rich DietZ have dropped a remix—and it’s a big one. Considering the 48-hour timeframe and the electrifying production, it seems the virtuosic duo were especially inspired for their latest house music masterstroke. They completely transformed the dubstep banger, dropping a tech house nuke with the quirky yet explosive sound they’ve delivered time and again. Rich DietZ managed to harness the acid-fueled leads of GRiZ and Subtronics’ original and interlace them with a chunky bassline, reimagining the festival anthem for the clubs. It’s a dichotomy they’ve executed with precision en route to becoming one of the most exciting acts in house music in 2021....
Where It’s ATT Recruit Rich DietZ for Gritty Tech House Remix of “Thunder”
Two formidable electronic music duos have collided for a remix of epic proportions. Where It’s ATT and Rich DietZ may produce different styles of dance music, but with the same flavor of grit and badassery, they’re kindred spirits. And their respective artistries have now collided with Rich DietZ’s remix of “Thunder,” a down-and-dirty house jam for the clubs. The original “Thunder” is a swaggy midtempo number that fuses dark bass elements with Where It’s ATT’s unique hip-hop flair. Conventions be damned, Rich DietZ decided to dial up the track’s BPM and flip the arrangement on its head, dropping a typically infectious tech house anthem. Rich DietZ did a brilliant job maintaining the G-house vibes of the original, rei...
Here’s a House Music Collab Between a Former NBA Star and Diddy
A 6′ 11″ former NBA star-turned-DJ and Diddy walk into a bar. There’s no punchline here, as Lebanese DJ Rony Seikaly has joined forces with the hip-hop mogul for a new tech house track called “Won’t Stop Now.” According to a press release, the two have been friends and neighbors in Miami for years. When the storied Syracuse basketball star told Diddy he was developing his debut album, he agreed to hop onboard. “It’s such an honor to have Diddy on my track,” Seikaly said in a press statement. “We’ve talked about it for years and finally made it a reality.” The track features a personal voicemail message from Diddy to Seikaly, but the meat and potatoes of Diddy’s contribution to “Won’t Stop Now” com...
Peggy Gou Heats Things Up With Latest Single, “I Go”
Renowned dance music producer and label head Peggy Gou is officially back in the game. Just last month she ended a two-year hiatus from solo releases and her latest, “I Go,” proves she’s just heating up. Inspired by the UK rave culture of the early aughts, the song is out July 9th via Gou’s Gudu Records imprint. You can pre-order the record on vinyl here. “I Go” is a scintillating blend of house and techno, with elements of disco and synthwave folded in along the way. Bright chimes, brisk percussion and a pulsing bassline make up its groove. Meanwhile, Gou’s breathy vocals maintain the momentum, adding texture and tension to its minimalistic soundscape. According to a statement from Gou, the song originated in an airport bathr...
Claptone Unveils Spellbinding New Tech House Single, “Zero”
Mysterious German tech house producer Claptone has unveiled a new original track titled “Zero,” out today via Different Recordings. Incorporating mesmeric vocals, entrancing piano chords, and atmospheric synths, Claptone has expertly crafted a tech house anthem to light up any dance-floor. “Zero” brims with sensational sound design that shares a story with those who listen closely. The track’s anonymous vocalist sings about seeking an outlet for her “waterfall of thoughts,” worrying that they may end up for naught. The refrain in the chorus, “Zero is a bore,” can be interpreted as a shame to have one’s creativity go to waste. The release of “Zero” came accompanied with a visual, where we see Claptone driving ...
Sam Blacky Drops New Tech House Single “Body”
After making her studio debut last month with the retro-inspired single “Too Late,” Sam Blacky is back with its official follow-up. “Body” arrived today via Blacky’s new imprint, Stabby Records. “Body” picks up where “Too Late” left off, further situating the DJ-turned-producer as an artist to watch in tech house scene. The track boasts a mesmeric vocal refrain that balances the brooding undercurrent of the bassline. The track’s atmospheric synths and punchy percussion are expertly crafted to light up the dance-floors. It’s the perfect amalgamation of funky yet soothing sounds that would thrive at a sunrise set at Burning Man. Check out “Body” below. Blacky has spent years DJing clubs around the world, makin...
