#6 Feat. Banner in Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

For release number 198 we welcome Dave Davis and ID10-T, that bring along their huge baggage of knowledge in the area of dance music, from playing at big festivals like May Day to releasing early classics on the Belgian label Bonzai in the 90's and now delivering a 4-track EP on our very own Say What? We start with the title track 'Boomerang' - a rolling funk-driven four-to-the-floor anthem that keeps pushing with its hypnotic sequence, dancefloor friendly arrangement and pulsating bass that makes the track flow like a wave of energy. Next up is 'Scratch', bringing back the French Touch time with its disco influenced groove and use of samples. The crafty bass that runs through the track will keep you full on focussed on dancing the night away! Third on the release is 'Axis', where chords and vocal snippets modulate in perfect harmony, bringing you into a state of total bliss while the low end rumble evinces that Dave and ID10-T produced the perfect early morning tune! Last but not least is 'Junk Funk' and as the name already states it's a funky affair that whether experienced in the heat of a packed nightclub or in the solitude of a darkened room with headphones it is sure to leave a lasting impression! Enjoy

Dave Davis, ID10-T

#15 Feat. Staff Picks in DJ Tools

Say What? 159 welcomes English Techno prodigy Drumsauw! Known for his very driving studio mindset and high quality production finesse. His music is highly acclaimed by many major players and was on our radar for quite a while so we are ecstatic to have him as a new addition to our ever growing family with this outstanding EP We start with the main track of the release 'Echoes' - a high energy roller that will get everybody on their feet from the first beat. Groovy elements accompanied by dark drums and a catchy voice stab exemplify the skills of the producer Next up is 'Vibrations' produced in the typical Drumsauw way with nasty drums rolling and ready for the floors! A vicious dark stab leads you into an explosion of techno bliss yet keeping it simple but so effective 'We Collide' is the 3rd track on the release and maybe the darkest of them all. Keeping it raw as always, he keeps showing us that he means business with his perfect way of building tension and releasing it Last but not least, he made a tool of the lead track 'Echoes' which will fit perfectly in many sets in any genre Enjoy

Drumsauw

#21 Feat. Staff Picks in Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

For the next instalment of Say What? we see two of our regular and powerhouse techno producers Greg Notill and Tony Romanello join forces to deliver an electrifying 4-track EP to set dancefloors ablaze and is a seamless fusion of their distinct styles! The EP starts off with 'Timeless' - a relentless banger characterised by its pounding bassline and atmospheric textures, setting the tone for the voyage that lies ahead. Raw sound design and deep pulsating stabs keep things rolling and driving, maintaining the energy from start to end! 'Patterns' is up next delving into intricate percussive patterns and evolving synths, injecting a surge of adrenaline with its rhythmical energy and hypnotic groove and being a testament of the boundless creativity and collaborative energy these two producers bring together. Third up is 'Collateral Damage', the track that blends rhythmic complexities with infectious sound tweaks and takes the listener on a sonic assault with its deep energy that ignites the senses straight away from the first moment you listen to the track. Last on the EP is 'Ingoma' - a high-end roller that is both hypnotic and uncompromising, from the moment the needle drops, you are plunged into a whirlwind of distorted synths, thunderous basslines, and modular percussions! Enjoy

Greg Notill, Tony Romanello