Hailing from the Joshua Tree desert in California, the multi-faceted artist, SANJAY, breaks new ground in 2024 with the release of his highly anticipated debut studio album. Through 2023 he slowly introduced the world to his ‘Ancestral Visions’ LP in bite-size pieces, helped by several standout remixes of the album singles from such high-profile artists as Steve Lawler, DAVI, Zoo Brazil and Myon. Following a trip to the Peruvian Amazon, SANJAY now unveils this long-awaited passion project on January 31st. Download/stream it via https://ffm.to/sanjayvisions. “A lot of the thought behind the album came from tuning into the ancestral energy in the jungle. It made me think about my ancestors and what I aim to do with my life by breaking patterns in my ancestral lineage. I wanted to make a full-length record that told the story of everything I went through on the journey towards writing it, including heartbreak, self-esteem, moments of victory and rediscovering myself throughout the process. These songs tell the story of those experiences. The whole album, front to back, is a journey of its own.” - SANJAY. To mark the release of his latest body of work, we're delighted to welcome SANJAY with his Hot Picks selections: Day By Day - Weval Experimental, groovy, and galactic. It takes me into a dream world full of color. Zoo Brazil - The Feeling Nostalgic of 90's era house. Funky bassline and melodic in the best way. Maceo Plex & AVNU - Clickbait (This Ain't Hollywood) Classic Maceo Plex groove. Driving drums the whole time. Dark disco in the best way. The horn section breakdown pulls it all together. AMÉMÉ - Power (feat. Mario Reyes) Tribal, powerful, and the vocal sample has a rawness. It's hypnotic and gives you can't stand still listening to it. Wakyin - Beso (Fruta Fresca) [feat. Carlos Vives] The Latin flavor is one of my favorite moods. The joy is undeniable and always gets people dancing. Recorded at the Bright Eyes owned ARC Studios in Omaha Nebraska, SANJAY’s ‘Ancestral Visions’ is available to download/stream via Purple Condor Records from January 31st, 2024: https://ffm.to/sanjayvisions. SANJAY https://sanjay.art https://www.instagram.com/sanjay__ https://soundcloud.com/sanjayofficial https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lPxXsneyfduLaMTlT5f6l https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCub1L2EavtKrhLs9ufonneg Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

After his breakthrough in 2018 on Richy Ahmed’s FourThirtyTwo label, Senzala has continued to captivate audiences with his innovative soundscapes and hypnotising rhythms. Over recent years, he has showcased his talent via releases on labels such as Cuttin’ Headz, Stereo Productions, and Knee Deep In Sound, growing as an artist to watch in the global house scene. Now, triumphantly returning to Damian Lazarus’ Rebellion, he serves up four evoking tracks for a transcendent sound journey across his latest EP, ‘Get Down’. You can download/stream it here: https://orcd.co/rbl099. “I’ve split the ten tracks into five old school beats that really brought back some beautiful partying memories over the years. Followed by five newly released tunes that are really doing it for me on and off the dancefloor!” - Senzala. In honour of his latest release, we asked Senzala to join us with a wicked Hot Picks selection: Reboot – Caminando I remember first hearing the tune at Hewitt Street Car Park in 2009 for the Cadenza Showcase. It literally blew my mind. It’s such a tune; it’s rare you hear a DJ play it now, but the right time at the right party would create an extremely special moment. Fritz & Paul Kalkbrenner - Sky and Sand Both Fritz & Paul need no introduction – speechless track; every now and again, I’ll play this on vinyl to take me away from life and get lost in such beautiful production. Andrea Appolloni - Hello Momo! (David Pher Remix) It’s a bouncy tune; you can’t help but nod your head to this one! Straight head bopper! Groovy!!! The Martinez Brothers - H 2 Da Izzo This tune never gets old; I remember I first heard this when Steve & Chris had their residency at DC10. It is a timeless track guaranteed to cause damage on any dancefloor! Laurent Garnier - The Man With The Red Face No introduction needed. Spin this one and close your eyes for a masterpiece of production. One of my favourite producers! Moderat - More Love (Rampa &ME Remix) The whole Keinemusic crew have dominated the scene in the past five years for me; all their productions, individually and collectively, are insane. This remix is just class and definitely one that will touch a few hearts, maybe even a tear, on the dancefloor! Dennis Cruz - El Sueño (feat Martina Camargo) Stomper of a tune – Love the vibe; Latin vibes are guaranteed to get the crowd dancing. Mochakk – Jealous Peak time tune, piercing vocals, bouncy bassline and huge break! Love hearing Pedro drop this one! Skepta - Can’t Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy) Brilliant track from a crossover artist. Production is really good on this one, and it is a tribute to a legend. Argy & Omnya - Aria Argy’s been around forever and always is at the top of his game! Excellent producer, and this track really touches me when I listen to it. Amazing production with a chugging, rolling bassline. Senzala Instagram - Soundcloud - Facebook Rebellion (Crosstown Rebels) Instagram - Soundcloud - Facebook Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

Today, we shine the spotlight on Carbajal, a rising star who's been making waves across Mexico City's underground nightlife scene and beyond. From igniting the dance floors of the city's most clandestine clubs to electrifying the vibrant Cactus Beach Club at the Blue Monday party, Carbajal has swiftly captivated audiences with his infectious groove and irresistible party anthems. But that's not all - Carbajal recently dropped an exhilarating debut on Jamie Jones' Paradise Music, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. Already generating buzz thanks to the help of early plays at Circoloco Barcelona during The Martinez Brothers' b2b set with Seth Troxler, 'Nunu' is a hip-shaking sensation that'll leave listeners craving more. Download/Stream it here: https://orcd.co/pds007. We welcome Carbajal as he joins us with our latest Hot Picks feature. Sit back, get locked in, and enjoy some of his favourite tracks below. Blackchild (ITA) - Jazz Ensemble My favourite thing to start a set with. Those jazz trumpets give it a magical feel like you're about to dive into something epic. It's basically my cue that the party's about to take off, you know? Pure groove!" Nu & Joke - Who Loves The Sun (Rafa Barrios Edit) Another one of my favourites. I drop it right in the middle of the session, and I love to see people react when they recognise the track. But what really drives people crazy is when they realise that it's an edit full of energy. The look of surprise on their faces is priceless, especially as they don't expect such a powerful touch in the middle of a tech house! Rich NxT - Serious When I want to mark the beginning of the after, this track is my ace up my sleeve. The basslines and groove are so intense that it's like a signal to everyone: the after has started and there's no time to stop, it's pure energy that takes you on a never ending journey. It's pure energy that takes you on a never-ending journey - it's my way of making sure the party has no limits! wAFF - Colours This track has two magical things: the groove and that vocal that sounds like a melody. These two elements make it one of my favourites for taking the audience to another level during a set. The groove is infectious, and the vocals add a melodic layer that elevates the experience. It's the kind of track that makes people fly with the music as they enjoy the set. Marcellus, Hart & Neenan, Floortje - Trouble (Max Chapman Remix) This is one of my favourites. His sound is full of energy with that minimal deep tech groove. It always puts me in a good mood and makes me want to dance. Perfect for those sunsets on a beach in the Mexican Caribbean. Miguelle, Tons & Betomonte - Un Poquito 'Un Poquito' just gets me going every time I listen to it. The horns, that groove and the rhymes that accompany the track are simply pure life; I love it! It's the kind of music that lifts your mood and makes you feel good at any time. Blaze - Lovelee Dae This track has a very special meaning for me. From the first time I heard it in a Hot Since 82 set, it really caught my attention because of that pure house sound. Besides being a classic, I remember when I first started practising to be a DJ, I loved to play this track. To this day, every now and then, I like to close with this track. It takes me back to my beginnings and always evokes an emotional feeling. Space Jams - What Have You Done For Me Lately [TMB Mix] Another one of my favourite edits to get the party started with a bang. I love that feeling it gives off, clearly indicating that the party has started. It's like a shot of excitement that puts everyone in celebration mode. AJ Christou - No Fear I love this one, especially the bass line that just makes you want to dance. The vibe of that bass is infectious and manages to create a direct connection with the beat. It's the kind of track that leaves no room for stillness; it just invites you to move! Mendo - La Krika 2023 I simply love this classic and even more with this new version. I love the impact it creates on the dancefloor; it has definitely become my favourite of 2023. Carbajal https://www.instagram.com/carbajal.dj https://open.spotify.com/artist/61mjfFMoQlFo402HXyWxsM https://soundcloud.com/daniel-carbajal-rodriguez Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

Home to stand-out collaborations such as Todd Terry and Riva Starr's recent 'This Is The Sound' through to classics such as Jamie Jones and The Martinez Brothers' 'Bappi', Hot Creations has always been a platform and label pairing unique and exciting artist combinations with impressive results. Closing July, the label now invites a stacked selection of artists for a big collaborative release as label signee Andre Salmon returns for his second release on the imprint and combines with Orlando's Michael Joseph and Barcelona's Lexlay for their four-track 'Momii' EP - featuring Figio, Francis Davila and Cami Jones. You can buy/stream it here: https://orcd.co/hotc215. To celebrate this milestone label release, we asked Andre Salmon to share an inspired list of some of his favourite records as he serves up his own Hot Picks selection: Modjo' Lady' This song reminds me of many good memories of when I was younger and some really great moments. Dirty Vegas' Days Go By' Another huge 'theme song' for my life, it has constantly inspired me forever! Dusty Kid 'The Cat' (Crookers Remix) This is one of those songs that I used to listen to every day. Again, this track inspired me a lot when I was younger. Beastie Boys' Intergalactic' This song reminds me of when I was young and used to spend all day with my skateboard exploring and discovering. Chemical Brothers' Get Yourself High' A masterpiece, this track makes me move and dance immediately. Seth Troxler' Evangelion' This record makes me wanna go to a techno nightclub immediately. Another masterpiece in my eyes. Howling 'Signs' (Rodhad Remix) This track has been a part of my life through a lot of moments. I used to play it when I met my wife and have essentially lived with it ever since! Massive Attack 'Angel' This is one of my wife's favourite songs ever and one of mine, too. We combined our hearts after we knew we both loved this record! Archive 'Again' My wife actually showed me this song, and I fell in love with it straight away. Robert Hood 'Minus' I still play this insane minimal song all the time. Me and my whole family love it! My wife and I used to play when we were just friends. Andre Salmon Facebook - Instagram - Soundcloud - Twitter Hot Creations Facebook - Instagram - Soundcloud - Twitter Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

Adrian Alegria releases ‘Play The Key’, his first LP on Xarma Music, which is set for release in December 2023. Get ready for a musical explosion! Talented musician Adrian Alegria presents his latest single titled ‘Brighter Than The Sun’, which promises to be a real blast in the world of house music. Featuring outstanding piano, bass, and an enveloping vocal, this song is a preview of his upcoming album that you won’t want to miss. To celebrate the release of 'Brighter Than The Sun' Adrian gave us a look into his music collection, here are some of his hot picks: MORY KANTÉ - YEKE YEKE Without a doubt one of my favourite songs and one of the first that introduced me to dance music. I have played it many times but always on very special occasions. ST GERMAIN - SO FLUTE The album: St Germain - Tourist is an absolute masterpiece. A must listen to, quietly at home. And if it's on vinyl, all the better. SILICONE SOUL - RIGHT ON, RIGHT ON (FANGO REMIX) One of the most fun remixes of this timeless House classic. That funky bass takes you anywhere, and the surprise breakdown is just killer! Another one of my regulars in my sets. BUTCH - NO WORRIES This dancefloor breaker has been in my bag since the first day. Butch is undoubtedly one of the house producers I follow most closely. Every one of his productions is a masterpiece. THIERRY TOMAS - DR.SWING This Lisbon-based producer is one of my latest discoveries. He produces great house music and this track and the whole ep are a good example of that. JORJA SMITH - LITTLE THINGS For me one of the best musical productions so far this year. The musicality is all around and great for any time of the day. Adrian Alegria's 'Brighter Than The Sun' is out now on Xarma Music here. Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

The next artist to join the ever-growing Adesso family is Italian newcomer Gabriele Ranucci, joining the likes of CASSIMM, Juliet Sikora and Jochem Hamerling. His full-bodied house sound has previously found a home on labels like Material and Phunk Traxx, and June sees him add a new imprint to his catalogue with this new single ‘Get Your Love’. You can buy/stream it here: http://lnk.to/grgyl. To mark his release on Junior Jack’s esteemed imprint, we welcome Gabriele with his very own Hot Picks selection: Dirty Channels, Eternal Love - Take Me Up I really love this track, and for me, it’s the perfect track for the summer season. Alex Bohemien - Moovin’ Baby Everything about this track is so good; the vibes of the groove and vocals make it perfect for any setting. Joe Vanditti - Your Eyes I have to say I am absolutely in love with this track; the vocals especially are super delicate but with a rocking groove. Hotswing - Movin On This track is so sick and a regular in my club and radio sets. Brokenears - Seduction Captivating from start to finish. Bob Sinclar - Vision of Paradise (Riva Starr Remix) An absolute club banger that you can never go wrong with. Alex Preston - Do You Like It Funky I love the insane funky grooves on this one; it never fails to get me moving on the dancefloor. Clu Polar - Signals (Audiojack Remix) This one has such a cool jacking vibe. Gabriele Ranucci - Get Your Love After working on this track for a year, it’s very special and means a lot to me. Hilit Kolet - Pov Siren The perfect match for rave, club and festival. Gabriele Ranucci’s ‘Get Your Love’ is available to buy/stream via Adesso Music: http://lnk.to/grgyl. Gabriele Ranucci FB / SC Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

From his debut EP on Riva Starr’s Snatch! Records through to material on Knee Deep In Sound, Saved, Cuttin’ Headz, and many more, UK talent Sorley has been doing the work over recent years. With his diverse take on house music taking influences from lighter disco realms to darker techno-leaning territories, he’s built on early tips from tastemakers such as BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard as one of his ‘Future Fire’ artists and looks set to elevate things further as he continues to showcase his growing sound. Welcoming another label debut to the mix, he opened September with a big first outing on Revival New York with the release of his new single, ‘We Go Deep’. You can buy/stream it here: https://snd.click/RNY036. To mark the release of his latest record, we asked Sorley to provide us with his own Hot Picks selection, to which he delivered an assortment of culture-defining cuts: “For my hot picks, I’ve chosen a few tracks that have influenced me heavily and held deep memories at certain times in my life; there’s also few secret set weapons.” - Sorley. Marcos Cabral - Loose Lips I love the sounds in this track, and it’s definitely what is influencing me at the minute. The gritty analogue synths, winding up and down, have got such a raw, jacking feel to them, and it has been a big hit in my sets recently. It just hooks you on the dance floor. Michael Bibi - Shaolin Dreams Get well, Bibi! Michael has been a big inspiration in what he has built, not only with Solid Grooves but as an artist. This track is a personal favourite with the Wu-Tang’esque style, which was all I would listen to growing up. I’m looking forward to seeing you back doing your thing soon. deadmau5 - Sometimes things, whatever Without knowing at the time, I think this was my first real taste of the music that I love today. I’d have deadmau5 playing as an early teen, and I’d always keep coming back to this one. The groove and the percussion just fully lock you in. It still works so well now. Christian Smith - Get It Done This one is a secret set weapon. It always goes off. Big warehouses, small intimate venues... it works so well in both. The interplay with the snares and rims and the rolling baseline, I don’t think this one will ever leave the record bags. Maya Jane Coles - Nowhere The vocals and percussion in this one really do it for me. I think the vocals speak to many of us and why we love music so much. We may feel a bit disjointed with things in life, and we find our tribe through music. Soul Capsule - Lady Science (NYC Sunrise) Whenever I’m travelling in the car for a gig, we will always play this one. It just reminds me of going on a proper journey, which is what this life is all about. A really beautiful record. Green Velvet - Genedefekt (Cajmere’s Instrumental Mix) I first heard this tune in DC 10 when the Martinez Brothers dropped it, and I think if you want to get the true taste of a track, this is the best place to hear it first. The synths in this are just everything, and with the driving bass, I think it epitomises the terrace for me. Tiga - Pleasure from the Bass (Subb-an Remix) Crosstown Rebels is responsible for a lot of my early inspirations, and this is one of them. Subb-an created a special remix with this one. Shout out to Tiga, too, for the legendary vocals. Lorenzo - Get Deep This is the perfect warm-up groover for me; it’s timeless. It’s also a lovely record to drive to; it’s hypnotic, and the vocals are so fitting. I once heard Shonky play this in a peak set, and it fully went off, something I love about the best DJs. Azari & III - Hungry For The Power (Jamie Jones Ridge Street Remix) This is THE track for me. This is when I first fully fell in love with house music and started chasing my dream of becoming an artist and DJ. When I was working in my full-time job before deciding to quit and go for music, I would have this blasting on the way there and on the way home. It just kept me going, believing one day I would make it, and we got there. I’m looking forward to the day I create a track that resonates like this, and I hope it just has the effect on one person to chase their dreams the way this one did to me. Sorley Instagram - Soundcloud - Facebook Revival New York Instagram - Soundcloud - Facebook - Website Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

Tanny Records roll out more killer grooves as Lucca Tan and Sammy Alexander link up for their "Stronger" EP with remixes from Retza and Somersault. The superb Stronger is a characterful, bubbly, late-night house cut with slick drums and steely tech drums. The bass is liquid and warm, and some trippy vocals and effects bring the whole thing to life in a way that will lock in the floor. Stronger (Retza Remix) then goes deep, with more stripped-back arrangements and rolling dubby chords sinking you into a warm, hypnotic groove. Stronger (Somersault Remix) shuts down with a punchy and cosmic future house sound with sleek synth lines rippling up and down the scales as neon lines leave trails in their wake. To celebrate his latest release, Tanny records head honcho Lucca Tan selects six groovers for his very own Hot Picks feature: Butch - No Worries This classic from the legend Butch was a big inspiration for me starting out in my early days on the decks! AGARIC - Who Made Up The Rules A little favourite of mine I have rinsed a few times on the D floor by Agaric. Ricardo Villalobos - Dexter A masterpiece in its own right by Ricardo Villalobos. Thursday feat. Sebastian Oehlschlegel · Tigerskin I have played this record many times for the closing track! It has a very special place in my heart! David Delgado - Bordel Some fresh fire from my brother David Delgado! You can't go past his unique grooves on a track! Son Of Sound / Jus Ed - I have You On My Side This is one of my all time must have tracks! Lets go, Lets go! Lucca Tan & Sammy Alexander's "Stronger" EP (incl. Retza & Somersault Remixes) is available now: Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

CHANNE broke onto Toolroom’s Radar in 2022 when she won their Academy Scholarship with PIPES for their remix of Ben Remember’s Track’ Break Through’. Her sound encompasses hooky riffs and melodies with her passion for old-school house and driving tech. She has laid down roots across the House genre, supporting some big names in the industry at events such as IN SESSION (K Klass, Jon DaSilva), Southport Disco Festival (Graeme Park, Lisa Millett), and Sonrisa (Paul Bleasdale). CHANNE’s Radio Show ‘Let’s Get Techy’ is the first Wednesday of every month at 18:00 on Data Transmission Radio after Vintage Culture’s Show. CHANNE’s latest release is on the mighty Toolroom Records as part of their latest “Leaders of the New School” compilation. You can check it out here: https://trx.lnk.to/LOTNS23V2AS. In honour of “Jump & Twist”, we’re delighted to welcome CHANNE with her very own Hot Picks selection: “The first four tracks were influential in the making of my latest track ‘Jump & Twist’. Tribal flavours and hooky vocals with big energy. The last five tracks are tracks that have been influential in my music journey over the years.” - CHANNE. HÄWK & Twolate - Dimini I love the energy of this track. The vocals are incredible, and I find this in all my sets right now. It’s a great mood lifter, and how can you not dance to this! Basement Jaxx - Jump & Shout This track just makes the room bounce. Love the vocals, the big horn and the overall vibe of this track. The build-ups are massive and hit so hard. Loads of Ibiza memories with this one. Crusy - Selecta As soon as I heard this song, I absolutely loved it. The drums are great, and the vocal hook is so catchy. Crusy really nailed it with this one. Twolate - Baila The tirbal style drums on this track are so good, and the vocal again is super catchy. It’s another track I always come back and listen to. Solardo & Maur - Power Switching things up now as this one reflects more on my first release, ‘Ecstasy & Love,’ and is still one of my favourite tunes. I love this track; it hits you in the feels and keeps you interested the whole way. And who doesn’t love a piano breakdown with that special sprinkling of the famous Maur’ Arp’. Purple Disco Machine - Body Funk Throwing a Disco Bomb in the mix here! This track instantly transforms me back into the Wild Corner at Hi in Ibiza with Paul Reynolds about 4 hours into his mammoth 7-hour sets. The whole room was completely invested in the music, and it was absolutely bouncing in there! It’s also one of the first songs I played at one of my first proper DJ gigs, and people kept coming up to me for weeks after saying ‘what’s that track that goes like 1,2 1,2 1,2 … 3,4’ Bicep - Glue Changing things up now. I couldn’t pick my favourite songs and influential tracks without including this one. This track just massively hits you in the feels. It brings back so many memories from so many different things. I think Bicep are absolute geniuses for this. Such a masterpiece. Faithless - Insomnia Going back to childhood influence with the next few now. It’s a track I have played literally thousands of times and am still not bored with! This absolute classic is one of the reasons I got into making electronic music. The soundtrack in my first car when I passed my driving test, this CD was on repeat every single day. The eerie backing music, the vocals, the massive lead - I just love it! Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy An absolute masterpiece of a song. Again, a huge part of my teenage years and all the memories associated with them. Another CD on repeat in my first car. This track brings so much emotion and is definitely a track that’s been a huge part of my life. CHANNE https://linktr.ee/channemusic Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

Sascha Dive - from the greater Frankfurt Area - has made a strong mark on the international house and techno scene for the past decade. With his first vinyl release in 2007, the deep house traveller is considered a young gun in the deeper fields of house music. Highly inspired by the godfathers of deep house, such as Moodyman, Chez Damier and Ron Trent, and the first waves of German house labels, such as Playhouse, Dive has established himself as a skilled producer and DJ since his first appearance. His musical range stretches from deep house to soulful minimal sounds and powerful techno. He has performed at leading clubs and festivals worldwide and released impressive music on labels such as Tsuba, Freebase, Deep Labs (Balance US), Raum...Musik or Stir15. Dive is also the mastermind behind the successful “Deep Vibes “label, with productions and remixes by himself and other artists such as Brothers Vibe, Robert Dietz, Christian Burkhardt, and Markus Fix. It comes as no surprise that vinyl enthusiast Sven Väth signed Dive to Cocoon Artists and Cocoon Recordings. Sascha’s latest work is an impressive remix in Pornbugs’ ‘Echoing In My Mind’ EP on Steve Bug’s Sublese Music label. To mark the release of his latest creation, we’re delighted to welcome Sascha with his own Hot Picks selection: Sascha Dive feat. Robert Owens - Beautiful People A track from the new EP on my home label “Bondage Music”, with whom there is now a strong relationship after I released my album “Back 2 Life” on their label. The track Beautiful People is a personal and emotional song. I always attempt to have a perfect mixdown for tracks on this label - a great piece to start a set with. Politics Of Dancing & Djebali - Simple Minds (Franco Cinelli Remix) Two amazing producers, Politics Of Dancing & Djebali, joined together for this EP. My favourite track is the remix by my friend “Franco Cenilli”. I have fond memories of his numerous tracks and mixes, which I have often played - an outstanding producer. Adiel & Tamburi Nero - Silezno I find this a perfect track to start a big-room DJ set! I particularly like the percussion elements in this track, and the deep voice is impressive! Julien Perez - Spacetime Interval I am a big fan of Julien’s track “Pussyselektor” on Girada Unlimited, amazing chords! The track “Spacetime Interval” is in a similar vein! Subb-An - Patterns Another of my favourite producers! This song has everything; a groovy bassline, very nice organ chords and pads. Simon Vuarambon - Afrika A young producer from Argentina from whom I have already often played his EP on Shanti Radio Moscow. The track “Afrika” is very much akin to this EP. Perfect material for the peak time. Janeret - Elevated An emerging producer who always delivers good quality music - I have played many records from him in my DJ sets. The whole EP Is amazing - Tech-House Vibes a la Terry Francis & Eddie Richards. Beanfield feat. Bajka– Tides (Art Department’s Roxy Blue Remix) We all remember the remix from Mr. “Carl Craig” for this beauty. The remix from Art Department goes more in a groovy direction. It was good to see that this release earnt a repress! The Craig Remix is another which I have often played. Dylan Forbes - Air Beneath This one is progressive with a touch of trance. I like the music from Dylan as it tends to remind me of the old Tech House Tracks Sasha was playing in the past. Great record. Marc Brauner - Weekender A wonderful Chicago House Track presented in a new way for 2023. The whole album from Marc, “Companions”, is very good throughout! The track “Weekender “is one that you can play at the end of a set and know everyone is going home with a smile! Pornbugs' 'Echoing In My Mind' EP (incl. Sascha Dive Remix) is available to buy/stream now on Sublease Music: https://subleasemusic.lnk.to/slm030. Sascha Dive https://www.instagram.com/saschadiveofficial Pornbugs https://www.facebook.com/Pornbugs https://www.instagram.com/por_nbugs Sublease Music https://www.facebook.com/SubleaseMusic https://www.instagram.com/subleasemusic Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

Noana had his first release aged 17 and has reached ever higher heights since then. The drummer grew up with a jazz musician father and is a genuine studio wizard who works as a sound designer, sound editor and composer for TV and film. He always brings a cinematic quality to his work, and as one-third of Leu Leu Land, an act signed to Sony Music Sweden and supported by Steve Angello through to Above & Beyond, he has remixed the legendary Giorgio Moroder and Britney Spears. Following his impressive “Afterlife” EP on Finnish label Youth Control, we asked Noana to serve us his very own Hot Picks: Pearson Sound - Red Sky Starting off this playlist with a fierce banger from Pearson Sound. Being a sucker for hostile Reese basslines and tight breaks, it was easy for me to fall for this one. Loving the hypnotic evolution from being intimate and hostile to becoming more friendly and open, with melancholic synth melodies and atmospheric elements coming in later on Leon Vynehall - Mothra This one is a precisely crafted piece of art from Leon Vynehall. Great textures and a hypnotic and irregular feeling dynamic melody with an atmosphere building up while you are busy focusing on the lead melody. There is something in this song that reminds me of Lorn’s big basses with dystopian pads that made the song make me feel at home very early on. Kidnap - Untroubled A minimalistic masterpiece from Kidnap. Perfect for calming you down. Absolute innocence. Tight rhythms, organic feelings, pads building up, taking you with them. Lovebirds - In My Soul ft. Stee Downes This has to be one of the tracks that I just never get tired of. A timeless classic that grounds you on every listen. This original length version especially has enough time to build up the vibe. London Grammar - If You Wait (Riva Starr Remix) This one still feels fresh, even if it’s almost ten years from the release. Loving how well London Grammar captured the feeling that something great is waiting to happen in the original. Riva Starr managed to enhance this feeling very well with his organic and warm drums that evoke a hint of calm and controlled excitement that keeps you going. Todd Terje - Ragysh One of my all-time favourites from the Norwegian synth legend Todd Terje. Loving the details in the drums, and what makes this song pop for me is the killer arrangement. This one takes its time to get you on with the groove to later lift you up in the air surrounded by magical arpeggios to later bring you back to the groove. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs - Blood In The Snow (Tibi Dabo Remix) The original is a brilliantly ethereal track. This remix has some exceptionally tight drum work from Tibi Dabo. If the feeling of being a young tree standing in the middle of a giant storm barely strong enough to stay up could be described with music, I bet this song comes really close to describing that, haha Joseph Ray - Cos Of You Transcending piece of art from Joseph Ray. This hits the right spot with the vulnerable vocal traversing around. Someone in the comment field of youtube gave this song a great description: a perfect mix of beauty and banger DJ HEARTSTRING - Met Her at Bäreneck Loving this pulsating banger of 90’s era trance aesthetic from German hyper house duo DJ HEARTSTRING. Being a millennial growing up in the late 90’s and early 2000’s it’s a bliss to experience new infectiously nostalgic killers like this one Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding - Miracle Growing up listening to both Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding, I’m not gonna lie that I’m not hyped and so deeply satisfied by this 90’s journey Calvin Harris is on right now. The phased outbreaks in the outro is just like the cherry on the top of the cake for me! Definitely one of the biggest tracks for me this summer. Stream/download Noana's "Afterlife" EP now: https://ingrv.es/afterlife-o8g-7. Follow Youth Control https://www.facebook.com/weareyouthcontrol https://www.instagram.com/WeAreYouthControl https://twitter.com/youthcontrol https://www.youtube.com/user/YouthControlTV http://www.youthcontrol.com Follow Noana https://www.instagram.com/noanamusic https://www.soundcloud.com/noanamusic https://www.facebook.com/noanamusic https://tiktok.com/@noananicolas https://www.youtube.com/@noana759 Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features

Danny B returns to Sublease Music for his second outing on the label in 2023 with two tracks of sublime deep house. The Spanish producer and DJ bring us Nightrider and Undra, both drawn from the same cloth but giving us two different moods on Steve Bug's Poker Flat sublabel. You can buy/stream it here: https://subleasemusic.lnk.to/Nightrider. To celebrate his latest release, we asked Danny B to share a selection of his favourite tracks as he joins us with his very own Hot Picks playlist: Villa Nah - Running on (Kebacid Remix) This track reminds me of parties with friends, and that's why it's very special. Aril Brikha - Groove La Chord Masterpiece. Blanc 2 - Out of Here It's still a favourite after a few years. BRAKO - 003 BANDIT One of my essentials currently. THE GREATEST PLEASURE - SHARING ECSTASY [T.T's CLASSIC CLUB MIX] Vinyl Secret Weapon! Prívate Press - TH3000 Depth and elegance. Shed - Day After My hair is on end with this song always. Jeneret - Pitch Dancefloor hit at the moment. Omar S - Pull Ovaa This whole track is a masterclass on house music. Felipe Gordon - Superimposition One of my favourite producers. Sublease Music https://www.facebook.com/SubleaseMusic https://www.instagram.com/subleasemusic https://soundcloud.com/sublease Explore more Hot Picks: Hot Picks archive · Influences · All features