Extended Mix, Alok, If the music industry was going to die then we would die with our integrity and die our own way. Not that they’re defined by that genre. Founded in 2001, early productions came from Hidden Agenda and NOS, while Artificial Intelligence, Break, Total Science, Survival, Skeptical and the late Marcus Intalex have all released on it, too. Utilizing the wide variety of tools on the web like Twitch for live streams and podcasting, online television channels and radio stations, it’s no surprise that today, Monstercat’s YouTube channel boasts a robust six million subscribers and growing with over 1.7 billion views. But what’s perhaps more important is that Medi stood firm in the midst of the dubstep implosion and, even when it felt like the genre had driven itself into a creative cul-de-sac, managed to release legendary tunes and bring through hungry new artists. But curiously, the one that stands out the most is the one that sounds least like his signature sound. [13], Madonna had another year of chart success. The overall effect is mesmerisingly organic: the group slowly ramps up the tension over the course of thirteen minutes, carefully tweaking the low end before bringing the track to its peak with an unexpectedly straight acid line. Back then, San Jose native Peanut Butter Wolf was simply looking for a home to release his music. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 2015 saw the label give a leg up to Kornél Kovács, Denis Sulta and get a compilation of DJ Deeon classics. Some of those featured on 2010's 'Transit One' compilation, a 15-track collection of devilish and cranky d'n'b. Bhaskar, You Gonna Want Me Three are deep and one is uptight: Opener ‘Street Knowledge’ is six minutes of highly functional, and unforgettable, jabs and rolling bass – I don’t have much street knowledge at all, but walking round the city with this on my walkman and I swear I’d be swaggering and bumping into people on purpose. A lot can happen in five years and there’s arguably no better proof of that than Skrillex’s label OWSLA, which was created in 2011. We haven’t compromised and have stuck to releasing music we love, and supported new artists who have grown with the label,” says co-founder Renaat Vandepapeliere. DJ Justin James, everybodysgonnawannadancewithme Strong personalities. For nearly three decades, Ninja Tune has been at the forefront of independent greatness. Claude VonStroke – Who's Afraid of Detroit? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The London squad have made a bumping, techny and at times dubby house sound completely their own, to the extent that their events are now a must-have ticket wherever they’re held. With clubs rocking so much less-is-more minimal madness, ‘Where We At’ reminds us that it’s nice to hear a vocal, and a decent one that means something at that. A-side ‘Alaska’ is marked by a crisp rat-tat-tat drummed out on a paint tin functioning as hats, around which kicks and claps are aggressively punched out in neat house time. Nine singles from 2005 remained in the top 10 for several weeks at the beginning of the year. Techno (Peak Time / Driving) 2020 … It was launched back in 1990 by trip hop duo Coldcut and the label remains at the forefront of mind-expanding sounds. Built around a Derrick Carter sample, this is a production that sounds good on a big system: Horns build the intensity, the percussion uplifts and the buildup is warm and well orchestrated enough to lure drunk the drag queens to the dancefloor. From the reciting of Hindu text the Bhagavad Gita on Thomas Melchior and Luciano’s ‘Father’ to the sampling of Mali’s Oumou Sangaré on label stand out ‘Africa’ by Digitaline, Cadenza’s releases embody the spirit of adventure. Just check the otherworldly offerings from Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Lapalux, Daedelus, The Gaslamp Killer and more since its launch back in 2008. Despite some turbulent times in which Simon had to guarantee the company’s losses with his own house on order of the bank, the label has remained a more than profitable venture. To say that Night Slugs paved the way for a whole plethora of new sounds, visions and artists would be nothing short of the truth. Does the fact that it’s turning up at number eleven mean I don’t have to? The date that the single first appeared in the chart. “Diynamic was one of the few labels that was founded at that time, a little movement in the big pool that is electronic music. In 2016, Hospitality In The Park was launched, taking the label into the festival circuit proper. “When I do tracks I send to Edgar the label manager and he listens together with Sven,” Ilario Alicante says. If Pets Recordings didn't exist, Eats Everything's DJ career may have been non-existent. The figures include both main artists and featured artists, while appearances on ensemble charity records are also counted for each artist. Having been going for 23 years and "retaining our original ethos", as Goldie points out, that's some achievement. Foss and Jones quite rightly get to take on the role of proud parents. Dirty Ducks, 2017 alone saw releases from Bensley, DC Breaks, Culture Shock, Loadstar, Rene LaVice, Delta Heavy, Calyx & Teebee and more, all pushing the fierce drum 'n' bass sound RAM's championed ever since launching in 1992. from deep ambient to German pop to hard techno has appeared under the recognisable
Over the last decade, quality control has been a priority, enabling XL to become one of Britain’s most influential voices in contemporary music. Ricardo Villalobos – Que Belle Epoque 2006 [Frisbee] 07. Moments later, though, the answer naturally comes out when discussing the label's biggest achievements: "We've grown artists like Chase & Status, Sub Focus and Wilkinson to incredible heights." The label runs itself on an ethos of innovation, fervently seeking out idiosyncratic production talents and cutting their forward-thinking material to wax. This is the music that greets you when you open the Cocoon website these days, and I can see why they’re proud of it. But Kompakt has zigged where
Steve Aoki, Drumcode’s biggest legacy might be that it has helped legitimise the idea of techno for the masses, paving the way for festivals like Kappa Futur, Melt and Awakenings without possibly even realising. Arguably there was another catalyst for the label’s super-stardom and that came in the form of another duo Pedro had discovered, a duo that would go on to become one of the most popular double-teams on the planet. “We stepped in at the point when digital sales were hardly there, and physical was going down tremendously,” says Maykel, but as the decade has progressed Armada has scythed through the fug of uncertainty, and dancing enthusiasts across the world have been seduced by Armada’s consistent release schedule of tracks that fuel moments of fizzing euphoria on dancefloors. When people say ‘that track sounds like a Toolroom record’ it shows we’ve had an impact. But in 2006, a lack of warm, uplifting four-to-the-floor is exactly what pushed Solomun into starting Diynamic. Taps aff! Ma-less) From the hazy afternoon I first heard the track at a friend's villa in Ibiza, to dark Sunday afternoons in the T-Bar and Rob Mello's podcast, the naturalness of this record stands out like an afro in a sea of combovers. Original Mix, Waldo, Although there’s no explosive moment, the track is so sweet and loving that people will be dancing hard anyway. Tujamo, Badam (Extended) Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Until Prince starts making techno records, Jay Haze's debut on Kindisch is as good as it gets.” – Richard Chinn, “Something of a novelty this one, and a bit of an unlikely choice to be considered as one to remember from this year as most people would have foggy memories of hearing it in its rightful milieu: post 5 a.m. in the club. "Hung Up" had topped the rankings in 2005 but she also had three new entries in 2006. For hip hop there’s Def Jam, soul has Motown and you know exactly what genre you’re dealing with when you see the Metalheadz skull logo. You see it happen across the entertainment industry: film remakes failing to live up to their source material, cover versions rarely hitting the original’s heights. As Russell told the Guardian a few years ago, artists are linked by: "a strong idea about what they want to do. "We've just brought a little light and shade from the outside edges." "Quite bluntly, I was bricking it because of the thought of what a bigger project entailed." But it’s not enough to sit at home and review this on your bum: Through big speakers M_nus records sound like they mean business. Inspired by the fantasy novel Watership Down and the book’s tightly-knit military bands of rabbits, OWSLA has maintained that close-knit family style while also innovating the explosive and modern day interpretation of electronic music, leading the charge during a peak moment in dance music history. Hate on this and you'll never escape the Hatrix.” – Jacob Wright, “'Advance' is interesting because it gives us a peak where none was expected. Maybe the radio is the right place to hear this: this is less a club track than a haunting, beguiling pop song.” – Jeremy Armitage, “Dial has often tended to be mainly a place for Lawrence to showcase his considerable talents, but 2006 was a year when the label’s other talents shined. The label has helped to launch the careers of firestarters like Pegboard Nerds and San Holo, tapping into the potential of explosive talents time and time again. Steff Da Campo, Dave Spoon’s ‘At Night’ is whiplash electro house punctuated with an iconic riff. Liz McClarnon had multiple chart entries, including three number-ones, as part of Atomic Kitten, but "Woman in Love"/"I Get the Sweetest Feeling" marked her solo chart debut. Boysnoize Records is of course ran by the electro and techno fire-breather Alex Ridha aka Boys Noize and for just over a decade he’s been dedicated to bringing you the most ferocious, dancefloor-aimed weaponry known to man. Flowdan Angie C, The Prototypes, Kayzo, Move To Da Bass Artists like Patrick Topping, wAFF and Richy Ahmed found their feet with releases on the label and are now some of dance music’s biggest names. Artists like Victor Ruiz, Cristoph, Andhim, Anthony Attalla and ANNA, among others, have all graced the label in recent history with tracks that received relentless plays in clubs around the world. The title track ‘Hermelin’ sounds for all the world like ‘Rest’ or transitional period Isolée, with its straight, open structure and oddly tuned and effected synths. Soulful and emotive house music has been its specialty, placing emphasis on raw and organic textures both nostalgic and contemporary. [22] Cherise Roberts and Nadia Shepherd charted under the name Booty Luv, having previously recorded hit singles as part of Big Brovaz. That debut release, titled 'My World Premiere', kick-started an outpouring of innovation and over 20 years later the label's catalogue is stacked with gems. Is there a label that’s mirrored what’s going on in the ever-changing underground of electronic music as Planet Mu? “Noticeable dancefloor bombs is probably a good name for the genre we are in!”, He and Lee Foss’ imprint is the sound of Ibiza dancefloors, Miami pool parties and LA rooftops, and helped open the door for a new generation of dance music fans, discarding the dark for a dose of sunny disco and bumping house grooves. Haus of Panda, ETC!ETC!, "This is an in-house family thing. “It was never planned to become this big and it’s not really comprehensible how it actually happened. [23][24], Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls collaborated with P. Diddy on "Come to Me" in 2006. Extended Mix, Feedback (feat. Four of the singles were with her band, the exception being "Come to Me", her debut solo single and a collaboration with P. Diddy. From its very first release, a collaborative cut between label boss Kode9 and The Spaceape, right through to the Mercury Prize-winning works of Burial, Hyperdub has set the benchmark high. Its infectious material is some of the most sought-after music in the industry. For any label, it is an honour to be synonymous with a sound. ‘In White Rooms’ is one of those tracks that is mathematically perfect at what it’s trying to do, like ‘Plastic Dreams’, ‘Halcyon’ or ‘Knights of the Jaguar’. Gabriel Ananda - Doppelwhipper [Platzhirsch], 15. Download and listen to new, exclusive, electronic dance music and house tracks. [19], will.i.am recorded his first single independent of The Black Eyed Peas, guesting on The Pussycat Dolls song "Buttons" which peaked at number two. Jay Haze – Soul in a Bottle [Kindisch] 11. Diese Website benutzt Cookies. "You want me to sit here and blow my own trumpet?" [20] The Raconteurs included Jack White, who was also a member of The White Stripes. “Yes we grow, and yes music evolves... but we’re just being ourselves. Kryder x Benny Benassi Extended Remix, Benny Benassi, RA takes a closer look at the pick of the festivals this month. We own our own sound. For many, Montreal belongs to Tiga and his imprint Turbo Recordings, which was established in 1998 following Tiga’s success and building of a cult-like following within and beyond Quebec’s borders. Another huge release is Rachel Row's 'Follow The Step'. Keep 'em coming, please. 'Rotor' raised its head above the many twelves released by the pair this year - it's done the business for Tiefschwarz and Ryan Elliott to name a couple – though surprisingly, perhaps, because it's so dark and understated. anticipated. Dig deep and you’ll even find a release from Skream that now serves as a poetic “then-and-now” nod to dubstep’s metamorphosis. You could never look cool while dancing to this but you could never not enjoy it either. At the heart of this operation is Adam Beyer, the Stockholm native who was drawn to the sounds of a drum machine in the late 80s and felt compelled to drive from Sweden to see Sven Väth play on the regular. Restricted, Floppy Disk Nightmares Das Lied ist von 2006 und war auch in den Charts. The psyched-out Balearic breakdown with its withering theremin and raucously virtuoso piano solo, all contribute to what is perhaps the most unusual and unashamedly optimistic record of 2006.” – Kiran Sande, “Tobias Freund shelves the techno experimentalism of NSI and Pink Elln for the moment and strikes out with an EP “purely for the dancefloor.” The result might not be as spinechilling as his remix of Monne Autome’s ‘Teco’ with Pier Bucci from 2005, but all four tracks breathe a fresh point of view into the classic house template. Adam Beyer’s label is now 21 years in the game and it has helped define what the genre has become over the last 10 years, proving to be the new leader in the rich lineage it possesses. The often trippy, transcendent and ethereal musical output has been captivating audiences around the world since 2005 and the label’s success boils down to some key factors. The strident marching melody and the bass riff carry the song, slyly tweaking your nipples but never quite reaching the intensity of genital contact. When it comes to underground house music, Robsoul has pumped out material at an incredible rate. Ist jetzt so spontan die einzige Gruppe, wo Asiaten drin sind und mit F anfängt. Frents, Bricklake, RA takes a closer look at what's happening on the festival circuit in July 2007. While early releases from Skream, Kryptic Minds and The Bug focused on the deepest shades of 140bpm, the Swamp discography quickly became home to a form of dank, bass-loaded techno. [16][32], Gnarls Barkley had the best-selling single of the year with "Crazy". It’s very exciting and satisfying, signing up new artists like Ricardo Tobar. [17] Fergie's other hit single was her solo debut "London Bridge", which peaked at number three.[18]. Ikonika, Cooly G, DJ Rashad, The Spaceape, Laurel Halo, Babyfather and more can all be found nestled deep into the Hyperdub roster, joining the elusive producer in a shared, visionary creative direction. Sevenn, Internet Friends Original Mix, Titus1, The top 100 2006 lists the 100 most popular hits in the UK singles music charts in 2006. With artists like Marquis Hawkes, Youandewan, Paul Woolford, Midland and Bicep making repeat appearance on Will Saul and Fink's imprint, fans have come to expect nothing short of brilliance. Focusing on the deeper and melodic shades of house, Coyu's imprint has been a strong purveyor of tracks that DJs simply love to play and when coming across the unmistakable cat record covers at record stores, they simply beg our attention. [5] The first new number-one single of the year was "When the Sun Goes Down" by Arctic Monkeys. BLAST FROM THE PAST ! Extended Mix, Brooks, “I look back at the late 2000s and minimal and big room prog were huge and so ubiquitous. Sesco, Rezz, Firstly, the stable of artists involved with the imprint is one of the finest in dance music. Since it’s inception in 2003, Cadenza has been the go-to label for exotic house and techno grooves. “We all come from the bottom and we are all growing together,” Jones says. he responds, laughing. 'Who's Afraid Of Detroit' left little impression on first listen, but rooted itself firmly in the brain after a few plays. The rest is all clamour: a bassline of beaten sheet metal, screeching subway trains, and machine gun salvos fired into brick walls. From the mighty Aphex Twin right through to underground icon Evian Christ, the label has been commandeering a culture of uncompromising, challenging music ever since its inception back in the late 80s. The imprint harnessed an exciting new movement that was dominating dancefloors in the capital and beyond, opening the doors to a new calibre of experimental, but always danceable, material. DJ TOP 10s; GENRES. Whether you're a one-off Ibiza visitor or a season regular, you would've heard the lyrics echoing through the island's clubs. Already one of the world’s most famous DJs, Sven Väth started Cocoon as an extension to his already infamous parties with an altruistic element. Founded by Dave Clarke and Slam in 1991, Soma made early waves of tsunami proportions as the site of Daft Punk’s debut releases. Extended Mix, Empire feat. Scary but a helluva ride.” – Tami Fenwick, “Looking back, 'Seeing through Shadows' was one of the year’s biggest tracks, but, oddly, it doesn't feel typical at all. Or a Powell and Kaytranada album in the same year. Masked Wolf, We'll just do what we do, which is to spot artists and tunes that trigger love within us and hopefully you.". [21], Matt Willis tasted chart success outside Busted for the first time in 2006, as "Up All Night" reached number 7. Tracks to have done so include High Contrast's elegant 'If We Ever', London Elektricity's jazz-inflected 'Billion Dollar Gravy' and Danny Byrd's rocketing 'Ill Behaviour'. [28][29] "Check on It" was also recorded for The Pink Panther but never made the soundtrack. LP, produced by the Richie Brains super crew including Fracture, Alix Perez and Stray, is the strongest example yet that Exit sees no boundaries. The sheer amount of releases this year is proof that the label's come a long, long way from the days of it being "a couple of us making tunes and releasing them now and again. Be it a monastery in Barcelona, a castle in Tuscany or an island off the Southeast coast of England, the events are not just parties, they are experiences you hold for a very long time, brief yet cherished moments of complete joy and they have become the backbone of the label. Maybe it's the sound of its hiss blasting out from club speakers that appealed to clubbers, but ‘Rotor’ is akin to sticking your head out of a speeding car window in a winding dark tunnel. “We followed a vision. Like Chicken Lips ‘He Not In’ or ‘Body Language’, the ‘drop’ is what makes the track. It remains icey, but reminds one of the end of winter as the ice is melting away, each bar of this record dripping with emotion. Single peaked in 2005 but still in chart in 2006. ich suche ein Lied und weiß leider so gut wie Garnichts mehr darüber. Being a family is what 'headz is all about, Goldie sitting at the head of the table with familiar faces by his side. As Knight puts it, the label has never been about following trends, but has always been at the forefront of tunes across the many sub-genres of house. It's been like that since day one.". He was close to jacking his dream in before Catz 'N Dogz picked up dizzying house jam 'Entrance Song' in 2011. If house is a nation, we want Simon Dunmore as president. With a silhouette of a palm tree against a blazing sun and Miami Vice-style lettering, Hot Creations didn’t just usher in a new decade with their music. (I'll get my coat…)” – Barry O'Donoghue, “Audion's 'Mouth to Mouth' is so unsubtle, so grossly, hedonistically perfunctory it seems like a parody. It’s a simple track, but the interplay of the melodic elements and Efdemin’s exquisite ear for the emotive effect of specific sounds make this eight minutes of the sweetest sadness.” – Peter Chambers, “Michael Mayer reckons that if this one came out before the summer, it would have been an "uber-hit". A new, relentless, fun-facing strand of electronic music hit the clubs and it set the precedent for an entire wave of artists. But it wasn’t much a risky bet anyway: When you hear this out, it fills up the club with water and all the notes swim around. In 2013 it was Rustie’s anthemic aquacrunk (a genre birthed by a well-placed Numbers in-joke) and the epic ‘Walk On In’ by Doc Daneeka. TITUS Extended Mix. The only place you can view this week's Top 100 Official Albums Chart is now live ➡️…. Jay Haze - Soul in a Bottle [Kindisch], 21. In merely half a decade, OWSLA has housed early breakthrough sounds from the likes of Porter Robinson, Zedd and Skrillex himself while simultaneously setting the foundation for promising young talents like Mija, Anna Lunoe, What So Not and plenty more. It's much more about the person and their ideas and strength of character and the direction they want to go in.