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Marc Houle’s EP Release on DIRTYBIRD is Utterly Unique

February 15, 2019Rex Anderson

DIRTYBIRD welcomes Marc Houle back to the label, this time with his own EP titled makes “Min and Soda.” Hailing from Canada, Houle is a practiced producer and knows how to entice the crowd with his unique live sets. Years of experience a vast knowledge of electronic music result in his remarkable ability to produce a sensory experience – exemplified in this EP.

The opener, “Min and Soda” is a minimal trippy track featuring offbeat synths and a futuristic tech-house sound. In typical Marc Houle fashion, the listener is never able to guess what’s coming next, and the track is anything but cookie-cutter.

The second track, “Car and Driver” is just as unique. Ears perk up with a driving acid line that never lets up, and from start to finish we become a passenger in his fast-paced car racing through a vintage-inspired video game. As per usual, Houle’s unusual style turns up a success.

Desert Hearts Releases Family & Friends Volume 3

February 8, 2019February 12, 2019Rex Anderson

The Family & Friends series from Desert Hearts Records is an ode to what the Desert Hearts crew does best: house, techno, deep house, and tech-house. Riddled with label stalwarts old and new, this collection of songs samples exactly what you’d hear at a Desert Hearts party.

The third installment of the Family & Friends series is comprised of 19 tracks that represent every shade of Desert Hearts. With artists Andrea Henneberg, Sacha Robotti, Cut Snake, NiQW, Sydney Blu, Rich Pinder, and many more, there is no shortage of fresh tracks on the collection.

The opener is a song from Andrea Henneberg, aptly titled “Desert Hearts.” It begins with a robotic voice repeating, “Desert Hearts,” which then proclaims, “Let’s rock that shit.” It’s a fun start to this third volume and sets the listener up for the rest of the collection, in which, of course, the artists are rocking that shit. Crank the volume and enjoy.

Teksupport’s Gather Festival Announces First Round of Attending Artists

February 4, 2019Rex Anderson

Teksupport’s debut festival, aptly named Gather, calls music lovers from all walks of life to come together in nature and enjoy not only the natural beauty of the infamous Catskills region but the incredible musical acts billed for the event.

As Teksupport does, they’ve rounded up some of house and techno’s most celebrated artists. The first round of artists released includes Amelie Lens and Mira, both are newer to the scene but indeed are rising stars. Dedicated tech-house artists MK, Moscoman, Audiofly, are on the docket, as well. We can expect to see legendary acts from the likes of Stacey Pullen, Danny Tenaglia, Doc Martin, and Floorplan. House music staples Desert Hearts Crew are guaranteed to bring the party, and live performers Gaiser and Matador are expected to deliver groundbreaking sets for the fest. The phase one lineup announcement rounds out with notable acts Francesca Lombardo, Ryan Elliott, and Mimi Love, alongside the west coast party technicians Pink Mammoth.

Situated lakeside among the wooded forests, Gather Festival promises unending fun and dancing under the sun and stars. Escape and Gather with Teksupport and buy your tickets here.

New DIRTYBIRD Release from Rebūke is a fresh take on tech-house

January 25, 2019Rex Anderson

The Irish-born DJ, Rebūke, is all about challenging the classic tech-house we know and love. DIRTYBIRD gets behind his movement and offers a new EP titled Jump Ship that showcases the artist’s unique style.

This two-track EP pushes the boundaries for a DIRTYBIRD release, and the result is a success. The EP opener, aptly named Jump Ship, is a departure from a typical house track and calls for the listener to pay attention. Rebūke wakes us up from the methodic head-bop of house music and adds unexpected djembe-like drums while playing with different rhythms and beats per minute. This high-energy track will have you gyrating from head to toe. The second track on the EP, The Pipe, is no different in the sense that it’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. The whole EP has a jungle-beat vibe to it and The Pipe hits the listener with flute-like synths that serve to transport the mind.

Since stepping on the scene, Rebūke has worked to make an original sound, and Jump Ship seems like a metaphor for departing from typical mainstream rave music and inviting us on his journey. The EP is unique and a pleasure to listen to, and accomplishes the artist’s goal of originality.