Tech House
Electro Wow Exclusive Guest Mix: Jaksan
Las Vegas native Jaksan is a DJ and Producer who has been steadily working his way up the ranks in the Tech House scene and is on the verge of a breakthrough with his refreshing take on the genre. He describes his music as fun, bubbly and littered with wild sound effects, catching the eye of several industry heavyweights Jaksan has landed a release on Claude Von Stroke’s Dirtybird label with his track “LaLaLa”.
With his music going down a storm in clubs across the USA and many more releases on the horizon it is clear that 2019 is set to be a huge year for Jaksan. Check out his exclusive guest mix below of some of his favourite tracks, originals and unreleased gems.
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Spanish artist Low Blow returns to Nicky Romero’s Protocol Recordings with a bold new Tech House release – “Tupapa,” for which he teamed up with newcomer IVAX. The track plays with Latin influences from Low Blow’s roots with rhythmic melodies, kick drums, and rhythmic bass. Its tribal elements transport you to a balmy jungle night, dancing with your feet in the sand under a full moon. “Tupapa” is a great representation of Low Blow’s dynamic style and capacity to experiment with new styles and evolve his sound. In 2022 he played in the main room of Protocol’s 10-year anniversary ADE showcase alongside Nicky Romero, Deniz Koyu, Dubvision, Stadiumx, Third Party, as well as at the 10 Years Of Protocol event at the famous British venue Ministry Of Sound. Keep an eye out for even more new tunes coming soon.
Founded by Nicky Romero in 2012, Protocol Recordings is one of the leading imprints for innovative electronic dance music. It boasts a roster of heavy-hitters, complemented by immensely talented up-and-comers such as Thomas Gold, Deniz Koyu, Teamworx, Futuristic Polar Bears, Trilane, Marcus Santoro, Stadiumx, Tim van Werd, Timmo Hendriks, Marc Benjamin and Nicky Romero himself, to name a few. Among them is Low Blow, a Spanish producer with an eclectic and energetic sound. His edgy electro-house originals and remixes made Low Blow’s way to TurnItUp Muzik. In just over a year, he has experienced success with official remixes of DANK & Lorensa’s “One Life,” Sick Individuals & Justin Prime’s “Guilty” feat. Nevve and Nicky Romero & Sick Individuals’ “Only for You.” This is only the beginning for this dynamic artist, so stay tuned for what’s next.
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Panama-born and Miami-based artist Gian Varela teamed up with Portuguese producer Tom Enzy for “Lo Que Siento,” a tune that celebrates Varela’s roots while delivering a noticeable Tech-House edge. With a driving, deep baseline complemented by lively Latin-influenced melodies, “Lo Que Siento” wastes no time getting into dancefloor-ready territory. Even if you don’t speak a word of Spanish, the accompanying sultry, spoken-word vocals are enough to heat things up and add the perfect groovy finish to the track. With this release, Gian Varela teases his upcoming “L.O.C.” EP, which will include “Lo Que Siento” as well as five more tracks. Keep an eye out for what else Gian has in store for his full drop very soon on Laidback Luke’s Mixmash Records.
Gian Varela
Gian Varela is an internationally acclaimed DJ/producer and songwriter born in Panama and shaped in the USA. A born rebel, his unconventional yet thrilling ways of fusing sounds and genres define his artistry. His upbringing in Panama, the birthplace of reggaetón’s roots, and moving to the USA cultivated his own sound. From viral collaborations with Latin superstars like Sech, Feid, & El Chombo, releases in the world’s best dance music labels such as Spinnin’ Records, Armada Music, Mixmash Records, and Revealed Recordings to festival tracks and remixes with the support of the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Gianluca Vacchi, Fedde Le Grand, a few artists pack such an energetic arsenal of records like Gian. Having performed across the Americas in his early years has given Gian his imposing festival presence. From wrecking gigantic festival mainstage crowds in South America to electrifying clubs in Ibiza and afterparties in Ecuador, Gian’s “guerilla” style presence defines his high-energy show. A master producer able to delve between genres, this year, Gian shall showcase what Latin dance music entails. From a repertoire of sexy Spanish house records to more Latin urban pop tracks. This year is shaping up to be amazing for Gian, with massive Latin collaborations and high-energy fusions in the dance music world, bringing his signature global sound into the mix.
Tom Enzy
A multi-platinum selling artist, Tom Enzy’s numerous hit releases on such labels as Sony, Universal, Warner, Insomniac, Selected, and Spinnin’ Records have already racked up more than 100 million streams on Spotify alone and made him the #1 streamed artist in Portugal for 2 years running. Working with international music titans like Alok, Rick Ross, Pitbull, and Bob Sinclar, Enzy is an in-demand dance name who has played at Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, Secret Garden, and Viva Fest, to name a few. Named as one of the top 150 DJs in the world by DJ Mag in 2019, the last few years have been particularly fruitful for Enzy. Alongside many multi-million streamed tracks, 2022 saw his co-written smash-hit “In The Dark” with Purple Disco Machine and Sophie & The Giants reach the Billboard Top 10, top the European Airplay Chart, and claim the #1 spot on the Global Dance Chart. With a string of huge future releases and collaborations scheduled throughout the year, 2023 is shaping up to be the biggest year for Tom Enzy yet.
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Moroccan DJ and music producer Tony Kay is ready to introduce his latest unmissable production “Go Deep No Sleep.”
The dexterous DJ welcomes this new release that showcases his matchless sound and talent. Drawing inspiration from North African, European, and American underground sounds, the style of the likes of Nic Fanciulli or Dennis Cruz; Tony Kay has developed a signature sound that blends his passion for electronic dance music, with an emphasis on the House genre, having, as a result, hard-hitting bangers and impressive live shows where his unparalleled skills shine.
Either through his powerful releases, his remarkable live shows where he creates an unbeatable experience with his mighty live mashups and remixes, or his flagship radio show ‘In the Mix’ where he releases exceptional mixes week after week, Tony Kay definitely creates a listening experience of its own.
This new release is no exception, as it shapes up to become his new chart-topper.
‘Go Deep No Sleep’ features an energetic beat that drives the track forward, the powerful low-end of the song keep the energies at a high level, as vocal chops add a layer of dynamism. The intense release with the steady beat and the playful rhythmic elements takes the spotlight; the hard-hitting drops that feature electrifying growling synths certainly take the party to the next level.
Surefire dance floor anthem, the track checks all the boxes to be Tony Kay’s next hit.
With this release, Tony Kay keeps his name high on the list of DJs to follow, as he assures more electrifying releases on the way consolidating his spot as a leading name in the Electronic Dance music world.
Make sure to follow Tony Kay’s latest updates as his release schedule is only getting started. “Go Deep No Sleep” is out now and available in all major online stores and streaming platforms.