I am delighted and honoured to have Michelle and Justin, a duo in both music and life, on the show this week. The mix is eclectic and keeps you guessing without throwing any curve balls. Get ready for a flawlessly balanced and blended selection of tech house, techno, deep house, synthwave, and real progressive house.

https://soundcloud.com/d1rtykickz

D1rty Kickz are also very talented producers. Checkout their brand new EP "Miami Vice" out now: http://www.beatport.com/release/miami-vice/1091376

I will be playing with Justin and Michelle in @ The Velvet Underground in Toronto, Canada on June 7th. Please lend us your support if you're in the area. More info on the event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/548299888555756/

Tracklist:
Heiko Laux & Diego Hostettler - Relentless [Kanzleramt Music]
Eddie Amador - House Music (Pig & Dan Moog Remix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]
Sahar Z, Guy Mantzur - Dreaming in 3D [Sudbeat]
Khen - Haziness [Sudbeat]
Jeremy Olander - Factures [Sudbeat]
D1rty Kickz - Miami Vice [Symphonic Distribution]
Andy King - Marina [Lowbit]
D1rty Kickz - The Predator [Symphonic Distribution]
Eelke Kleijn, Sebastian Davidson - Army Of Two [Nightbird Music]
Scott Kemp - Guy (Ron Costa Remix) [D-Rom]
Filthy Rich - Drop This [Great Stuff]
Monkey Safari - Sensation [Hive Audio]
Sharam Jey & Night Talk - Gonna Get You [Bunny Tiger]
DJ Tapesh - Who's Right! (Andre Crom Groove Edit) [Area Remote]
Dusky - What I Never Knew [Simple Records]
D1rty Kickz - G.W.U.W. [Symphonic Distribution]

Hello sOLARsOUND! I'm back and I have a special mix today. I have noticed that none of the artists on this show (including myself) have rarely delved into the mechanical and ominous world of techno. Of course, most of the mixes that have aired have played maybe one or two minimal tracks; however this mix will be an exception. I am a huge techno fanatic despite my primary genre focuses being deep and tech house. Thus, this episode will give examples of the dark, atmospheric, heavy and sometimes even evil tracks that have been on repeat on my iTunes the past few weeks. Crank up and enjoy my friends!

Tracklist:
Mark Romboy & Stephan Bodzin - Oberon (Ribn Remix) [Systematic]
Pan Pot - Gravity (Safeword's Tenderloin Mix) [Mobilee]
Koer - Substract [Cocaine Records]
Kiko - Zuub [Signature by Kiko]
Alan Fitzpatrick - For An Endless Night [Drumcode]
Roberto Capuano - Oblivion [Loose Club di Mangenelli Mario]
Gary Beck - Algoreal (12' Version) [Soma]
Carlo Lio - Chapter 2 [Monique Muzique]
Matador - Klay [M-nus]
Luigi Madonna - Summer Sensation [PLUS 8]
Sam Paganini - Back To Zero [Drumcode]
Joseph Capriati - Vesuvio [Drumcode]
RadioSlave - Grindhouse (Dubfire Planet Terror Remix) [Rekids]

The sOLARsOUND podcast is back from a brief hiatus with a guest mix from a new talent, Andrea Nazarian from Toronto, Ontario. Andrea proves that experience is not a prerequisite for playing an amazing set. Furthermore, Andrea was kind and brave enough to record a segment of her live set from her Muse Magazine launch party in Kingston for us. You can find more details about that publication here: https://www.facebook.com/museatqueens

I am very happy that the podcast finally has had a female DJ on for a guestmix. It is unfortunate that EDM in general is overwhelmingly made-up of male artists. Andrea's mix is a testament to the fact that female DJs are exceptionally talented in-lieu of that demographic. We look forward to having more female DJs, like Andrea, featured on the podcast in the near future! In the meantime, expect more quality mixage from Andrea on her Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chesterhare

On a side note or two, for those of you in Toronto, I will be launching a new deep house and minimal tech night at Bang Bang Bar on College Street. More details on the event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/144159409095433/?fref=ts

If you think your mix would fit with the podcast, please fire it off to my dropbox here: http://soundcloud.com/chesterhare/dropbox/profile
I will listen and get back to you.

Tracklist:
Eats Everything - Hevvie [Southern Fried]
Turntable Orchestra - You're Gonna Miss Me (Friend Within Remix) [New State Music]
Audio Bullys - Flickery Vision (Riva Starr Remix) [Ultra]
Breach - Jack [dirtybird]
Redroche - Give U More (Afrojack Remix) [Eyezcream Recordings]
Jay Lumen - Warehouse [Great Stuff]
Green Velvet - UFOs [Relief Records]
Midland - Trace [Simple Records]
Clouds - Nr-3 Verl [Turbo]
Shlomi Aber - The Doppler [Be As One]
Pig & Dan - On Edge [Tronic]
Nick Curly - Inside My Head (Stefano Libelle Tobias Pender Remix) [Defected]
Victor Ruiz - Take a Nap (Groove Delight Bootleg) [Unreleased]
Tiga & Jori Hulkkonen - Trust Your Body (Danny Daze Dub) [Turbo]
Oizo - Flat Beat [Ed Banger]

Terribly sorry about not uploading an episode last week. i was busy finishing up my new track "Dead Stars, Lost At Sea" https://soundcloud.com/chesterhare/dead-stars-lost-at-sea and did not have time to make a mix.

Today's mix is one hour of pure old school awesomeness sent to me by one of the most talented DJs I know. The mix has a Miami Beach circa 1988 vibe that I know you will love. Regardless, this is certainly the most eclectic mix SolarSound has aired. Enis plays everything from nudisco to future garage to deep house to progressive house with lots of retro rave tracks in between; demonstrating his knowledge of great music and dynamic djing abilities. Please download, listen, and share!

Check his other work out at: https://soundcloud.com/enis1

Tracklist:
01. Enis - Intro
Lancelot - Higher Ground [Caveman Sound]
Nicone - Why (Monte Remix) [Embassy One]
Celsius - Must Be You [Moda Black]
M.A.N.D.Y. feat. Nyemiah Supreme - Pump It Up (Instrumental) [Spinnin' Records]
Shadow Child - So High (Hot Since 82 Remix) [Moda Black]
Waze & Odyssey - Love That (Burns Hot Enough) [W&O Sweet Tracks]
Adana Twins - Everyday (Amine Edge & Dance Remix) [Exploited]
Monte - True (Original Mix) [Jeudi Records]
Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness (Adam Freeland Vocal Mix) [Interscope]
Bixel Boys - Love Like This (Steffi Graf Remix) [Discobelle]
Celsius - Thought As Much [Moda Black]
Moon Boots - No One [French Express]
Butch feat. Benjamin Franklin - High Beams (Maceo Plex Remix) [Hot Creations]
Jett - I Know I Want You [Moda Black]
Erkka - Excommunication (Original Mix) [Libré]
Clancy - How To Hold On To You [Unreleased]
Baby Prince feat. Lonely C. - Nobody (Miguel Campbell Club Mix) [somethinksounds.]
Pete Oak - Baby Baby (Original Mix) [Sleazy Deep]
Tensnake - Mainline (Dub Mix) [ITH Ltd]
Tyson - Mr. Rain (Sante Remix) [Back Yard Recordings]
Lane 8 - Dusty [Unreleased]
Duke Dumont feat. A.M.E. - Need You (Skream Remix) [100% Pure]

Hard to believe that Solarsound podcast is entering its second month. So far, I have been nothing but impressed with the guest mixes and look forward to hosting featuring the best and brightest DJs in the near future. Moreover, I have noticed and incredible increase in listenership, sometimes jettisoning the podcast into the top 100 house podcasts when a new episode is posted.

I have decided to change things up for this episode. It is fantastic that the majority of guests have played deep, soulful, groovy, and classic sounding deep house and garage tunes that are my personal favourite. However, the podcast has recently broken its own (self-imposed) barriers by featuring ambient, electronica, and those wobbly and fidgety techno basslines that are getting massively popular in underground parties around the world as well. Nonetheless, I realized that tech and tribal heads, who are fed only by complex and layered drum patterns and funky basslines, have been snubbed from the podcast. I have prepared this mix especially for them.

I have always rebelled against the big-room or "main-room" sound; but, in truth, sometimes a crowd just wants to go nuts. These are the tunes I would play in any such event.

N.B. I am sorry that I am not up-to-date on the newest tech-house. Regardless, this mix includes some of the biggest anthems techies have flocked to hear for the past year or 2. Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/chesterhare

Tracklist:
DJ Mehdi - Pocket Piano (Brodinski Remix) [Ed Banger]
Basement Jaxx - Raindrops (Funkagenda & Paul Thomas Re-Dux) [XL Recordings]
Alex Costa - Was Up [Planet Gong Productions]
Mark Knight - Sax [Toolroom]
Monika Kruse - Traces [Terminal M]
Sander Kleinenberg - R.Y.A.N.L. (Pleasurekraft Remix) [Little Mountain Recordings]
Union Jackers - Yambo [Toolroom]
Chus & Ceballos, DJ Koutarou.a feat Joi Cardwell - We Got The Night (Peter Bailey Mix) [Nervous Records]
Marco Bailey - Purple Haze (Joseph Capriati Remix) [Bedrock]
Fedde le Grand - Metrum (Manuel De La Mare Remix) [Toolroom]
Da Fresh - So Hot [Toolroom]
F-Man & F.L.G. - An Old Technique [Toolroom]
Wolfgang Gartner & Francis Perve - Yin [Toolroom]

Huge ups to my buddy van k of Kingston, Ontario for making this exclusive guest mix for the podcast. van k is a relative newcomer but has a some big things coming in the future, including opening for John Roman this Wednesday. Check out this awesome, eclectic, and creatively impressive mix of his in the meantime.

Tracklisting:
James Welsh - Nowt (Ron Basejam Mix Pt 1) [Wolf Music]
X-Press 2 -Why Our Groove [Skint Records]
Jack Fell Down - Provision [Home Taping is Killing Music]
Bozzwell - In My Cocoon [Firm]
HNQO - Point of View [Hot Creations]
Sharam Jay & Night Talk - The Future [Suara]
Boris Werner - Slowdancin’ [Get Physical]
Betoko - Space Invader [Nurvous Records]
Kolombo & Compuphonic - Sand Storm (DeMarzo Remix) [This is Recordings]
Jesse Rose - A-Sided (DJ Ts 2012 Edit) [Get Physical]]
Justin Jay - Altitude [dirtybird]
Eats Everything & Justin Martin -Feather Fight [Hypercolor]
Jan Driver - Tellyfoam [Boys Noize]
B-Ju - Celebro [No Brainer]
Alvarez - Ship Canal [Hypercolour]
T. Williams - Analog Tour [Local Action]

"I was pretty conflicted making this mix....one the one hand I wanted to make a chill, deep, mix but I had amassed a pretty awesome collection of bass-y tunes that I couldn't not share. So, the first half of this mix will lull you into a false sense of security before giving you a swift kick in the ass, a la 808." - van k

This week's Solarsound session comes courtesy of my friend and labelmate Neopolis aka Pierre Georges of Lyon, France. After listening, I have to say that this is the mix not to miss if you subscribe to my podcast.

Pierre was kind enough to give us some insight into not only this mix, but also his artistic method, gear and impressions on the international cutting-edge EDM music community. What follows is the transcript from a very brief interview; best read whilst listening to his mix.

1) Describe the mix you made for us today.

I recorded it at home on a peaceful sunny afternoon, while drinking some wine. My first idea was to make something really different, a classical music mix or something like that; but my sound is house and i simply decided to stick to it. It is mostly made of records i can't play at night. But most importantly, i wanted something reflecting my actual state of mind. There's more than an idea behind the mix, there's someone. It is about deepness, about dreaming and above all about introversion and melancholy.

2) You might fairly be described as a deep house DJ/producer. How would you describe your specific interpretation of that genre?

I'd rather define myself as a house music lover. My interpretation of dance music is calling the more sensitive and soulful part of everyone. I am not really fond of the idea of being tied up by only one specific type of music. In fact, it's something I try to avoid when i'm producing. I think this is a reason why a large part of released today are boring.

3) How do you know when on of your tracks are finished?

I never know when a track is finished. We are two, producing and spending a lot of time lost in it, in reworking each track several time.

4) What do you strive for in your DJ set?

Three things: make the people dance, make them happy, and playing banging tracks I love.

5) What does your DJ setup look like? Likewise what equipment do you use for producing?

Two mkII turntables, vinyls and traktor. Nothing more basic. For production, it's much more a question of money than the expression of my lack of material interest. I'm using Ableton Live since years, classical synth tools, and a few midi synth. I'm also very fond of sampling.

6) You've lived in and travelled to a lot of places it seems. Is there any one city you've that stands out as having an exceptional scene for underground house music?

Well, i think it's much more an European thing, something deeply rooted in the European culture. I have of course my favourites places: Renate and Panorama in Berlin, Hive Club in Zurich, Concrete in Paris, Club Transbo in Lyon ...

Tracklist:

Igorrr - Caros [Ad Noiseum]
Mano le Tough - Please [Permanent Vacation]
Omar S - Just Ask The Lonely [FXHE]
Robert Hood - Alpha (The Beginning) [M-Plant]
Modern Amusement - Real Love [No. 19 Music]
Arnaldo - A Song Name Of One World [Smallville]
Dillon - Thirteen Thirtyfive (Olist Remix) [BPitch Control]
Deepchild and Autodeep - Virgin Killer (Eddie C Remix) [Seven Black]
Björk - One Day (The Pilotwings "Rince Cochon" Edit) [One Little Indian]
LB Lynam - Get Things Straight [Phonica Records]
Brian Eno - Asian River [All Saints Records]
Neopolis - High Sam [Unreleased]

This week's mix is a one hour session of my own. This mix is a little different than previous Solarsound episodes in lieu of its eclectic playlist. I wanted to focus on newer, cutting-edge fusion genres of house music including fidget, UK funky, UK bass, and UK garage. Interestingly enough, these genres all incorporate a little something from deep or tech house. Therefore, I felt it most fitting to play these tunes for you. Hope you enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/chesterhare

Bio:

Canadian born DJ/producer Chester Hare (aka Adrian Chowanec) developed an obsession with electronic music early age, attempting to emulate the sounds of such acts as the Chemical Brothers, Moby, CJ Bolland, the Crystal Method and Josh Wink in his early teens. Since then he has shifted his focus to house music and produced his first single at the age of 22. Shortly after completion of his first track, Chester took up DJing. He adopted an unorthodox, highly technical, and ambitious DJ technique involving long edits, excessive layering, and a mashup-bootleg modus operandi, not typically seen in the deep house world.

While his primary interests are deep house and minimal techno, Chester does not confine himself to any particular genre or subgenre. His sets range from wonky and dissonant UK bass to the occasional splash of grimey electro with lots of soulful and funky tech house in between. Likewise, the production aspect of Chester's portfolio is unpredictable, open minded, and experimental.

Tracklisting:
Eats Everything - Entrance Song [Pets Recordings]
Meati & Meech - Favela [Discobelle]
Riva Starr - Dance Me (Oliver $ Remix) [Made to Play]
Dubbel Dutch - Trollsta (Round Table Knights Remix) [Palms Out Sounds]
Claude VonStroke - Who's Afraid of Detroit (Tanner Ross Remix) [Dirtybird]
Justin Martin - Lesgo (Ardalan VIP) [Dirtybird]
Julio Bashmore - Au Seve [Boardwalk Records]
Duke Dumont - The Giver [Turbo]
High Powered Boys - Work [Sound Pellegrino]
Dr. Gonzo - Bust Em' Up (French Fries Remix) [Southern Fried]
Justin Martin - Don't Go (Dusky Remix) [Dirtybird]
Poupon - Southside [Aella]
Scuba - The Hope [Hot Flush]
Mikix The Cat - Girls [AddCat Records]

Cristian Benincasa sent Solarsound a special exclusive mix this week. It has a very warm and smooth Island vibe, reflective of his native Sicily. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/cristian-benincasa

Tracklisting:

Waze & Odyssey - I Can't Hear You [Sccucci Manucci]
Giom - Hot Rabbits [Muak Music]
Copyright - Sometimes [Defected]
Hot Chip - How Do You Do? (Todd Terje Remix) [Domino]
Luciano - Rise of Angel (Andrea Oliva Remix) [Cadenza]
Hamid feat Valentina - If I (Jay Shepherd Remix) [murmur]
HNQO feat Bip- As I See [OFF Recordings]
HNQO feat Carrol- I Saw Your Face [Roland Ultra Records]
Mark Wells- Dance WIth Me [Nervous]
Nick Curly - Underground (Dennis Ferrer Remix) [Objektivity]

This week Solarsound Podcast is proud to present Byssus aka Mattia Bisolotti for our third episode. Checkout a preview of his upcoming full-length album, out soon: https://soundcloud.com/byssus/preview-free-from-my-shirt

Bio:

Mattia Bissolotti aka Byssus class 90 decided years ago that his future was devoted to music and has thrown body and soul in its construction as a dj producer. In those years He has refined his technique as a dj by differentiating the product quality (the niche) compared to mediocre Bill (the mass); major influences came from masters such as Larry Heard, Erick "more" Morillo, Karizma, Osunlade, Lil Louis, Dj Jazzy Jeff.

Tracklisting:

Chicken Lips - He Not In [Defected]
Sante vs MD X-Spress - Mothership [Lo:rise]
James Talk featuring Cari Golden - Ain't That The Way [Hi:Rise]
Truman Industries - Love Plus (Derrick Carter's 'Love Groove' Mix) [X-Mix]
Hot Since 82 - Knee Deep In Louise [Moda Black]
Joshua - Echo Chamber (Joshua's Dubwise Mix) [Classic Music]
Nick Curly - Underground (Dennis Ferrer Remix) [Objektivity]
Stefano Ritteri - The Rules Of Control [Defected]
Tensnake featuring Syron - Mainline [Defected]
Style of Eye featuring Freeda - You Got That (What!? Luv Dub) [Classic Music]
Louis Botella - Clause 1 [Classic Music]
Storm Queen - Look Right Through (Dimitri From Paris Erodiscomix) [ITH]

The Solarsound Podcast is honoured to feature a guestmix from New York City's Jonathan Storm. This mix is a live set recorded from Jonathan's biweekly Fayastorm underground parties in East Village, Manhattan. I highly recommend that those of you in New York stop by every second Wednesday for a unique blend of new and old skool house. The next party is this Wednesday:

https://www.facebook.com/events/153771691438783/?fref=ts

Also check JS on Soundcloud. He is a regular at such revered clubs as Cielo and has released numerous productions on multiple labels.

https://soundcloud.com/jonathan-storm

Tracklisting:

Knee Deep, DJ Spen - Gotta Have House (Spen A Pella) [Knee Deep USA]
Tapesh, Dayne S - Don't You Know [Noir Music]
Jakobin & Domino - Absolem (Dale Howard Remix) [Large Music]
Cuartero - A Son De Faroa (Hector Cuoto Dub Mix) [WoW! Recordings]
Mihai Popoviciu - The Point [Cyclic Records]
Coyu & Edu Imbernon - Morena [DYNAMIC]
Jean Claude Ades - Harlem (Gorge Remix) [Global Underground]
Danny Serrano & Piek - We Feel Music [Brise Records]
Alexander Fog - Black Holes (Gion Remix) [DARKSTAR]
Johan IIves - Dead City (Ramon Tapia Remix) [Noir Music]
Angel Stoxx - Something To Remember (David Spritz Remix) [Supermarket]
Tube & Berger - Surfin (Nice 7 Remix) [Roba Music]

Debut episode featuring a mix from the host, Chester Hare.

Bio:

Canadian born DJ/producer Chester Hare (aka Adrian Chowanec) developed an obsession with electronic music early age, attempting to emulate the sounds of such acts as the Chemical Brothers, Moby, CJ Bolland, the Crystal Method and Josh Wink in his early teens. Since then he has shifted his focus to house music and produced his first single at the age of 22. Shortly after completion of his first track, Chester took up DJing. He adopted an unorthodox, highly technical, and ambitious DJ technique involving long edits, excessive layering, and a mashup-bootleg modus operandi, not typically seen in the deep house world.

While his primary interests are deep house and minimal techno, Chester does not confine himself to any particular genre or subgenre. His sets range from wonky and upbeat UK bass to the occasional splash of grimey electro with lots of soulful and funky tech house in between. Likewise, the production aspect of Chester's portfolio is unpredictable, open minded, and experimental.

https://soundcloud.com/chesterhare

Tracklist:

Sivesgaard - In the Night (Blond:ish Remix) [Eklektish]
Tom Demac - Little Bits That Matter (feat. Phil Kay) [Pets Recordings]
Interceptor - Together (Inside Mix) [Defected]
Alex Niggemnann - Don't Wait [Poker Flat Recordings]
Sasha - Cut Me Down (Layo & Bushwacka Remix) [Last Night On Earth]
Scuba - Talk Torque [Hot Flush]
Luciano - Conspirer [Cadenza]
Martin Buttrich - I'm Going There One Day [Desolat]
Joris Voorn - Incident (Myagi) [Rejected]
Jay Lumen - Rendez Vous [Incorrect Music]
Pete Tong - Dawn (Hot Since 82 Remix) [Ultra]
Danny Daze & Matches - If This [Noir Music]
Maya Jane Coles - No Sympathy [Elite Music]