All posts tagged: house music

ColoRising Mixes 39: Jay Carder

Jay Carder is not just a mainstay DJ within the UK, but in music...period. Known for her versatility, spinning everything from house music to downtempo and even Hip-Hop, her effortless sets are truly journeys, taking fans through pure listening experiences. Having played in countless clubs including Ministry of Sound and Fabric just to name a few, she has performed alongside giants such as Osunlade, Modeselektor and Groove Armada. She is a resident DJ and promoter for the Birmingham-based company Voyage Events, not to mention has acquired residency at Austria's Snowbombing Festival. With a firm reputation planted, Jay Carder is truly an exciting DJ who has carved out her own lane in the scene.

Karen Harding Interview

Karen Harding is a true powerhouse artist. With a voice that rings with soul, she is also a music industry go-to for her phenomenal songwriting ability. With a CV that boasts working with the likes of Example, Giorgio Moroder, Le Youth, Wilkinson, Purple Disco Machine and more, her 2015 debut track 'Say Something' shot straight up the UK Singles Chart, earning Platinum status. Karen Harding's imprint was firmly planted, with her vocals blessing some of the hottest club tracks of the past few years.

ColoRising Interview with Karen Harding

Karen Harding is a true powerhouse artist. With a voice that rings with soul, she is also a music industry go-to for her phenomenal songwriting ability. With a CV that boasts working with the likes of Example, Giorgio Moroder, Le Youth, Wilkinson, Purple Disco Machine and more, her 2015 debut track 'Say Something' shot straight up the UK Singles Chart, earning Platinum status. Karen Harding's imprint was firmly planted, with her vocals blessing some of the hottest club tracks of the past few years.

Tanya Harding Teams-up with Wh0 for the Massive Single ‘I Don’t Need Love’

Having worked with numerous acts including Giorgio Moroder, Example, Le Youth and Purple Disco Machine, just to name a few, as well as having recorded chart-topping hits, Tanya Harding now teams-up with duo Wh0 for the massive single 'I Don't Need Love'. An unadulterated house anthem, Harding sings of not looking for love from anyone but rather needing only the music in that moment.

Stream Todd Terry’s ‘Substance’

After decades of releasing some of the most seminal house records in the genre's history, Todd 'The God' Terry continues to prove that the fire is still burning as strong as before with his latest track 'Substance'. With a heavy emphasis placed on the groove, the track rolls with rumbling drum thumps and stabbing, echoing synth lines. A pure instrumental cut, 'Substance' is a tailored burner that will keep the dance floor rocking. Have a listen.

Manchester’s Mason Collective Release Their ‘Opera Says’ EP

Manchester trio Mason Collective continue to release excellent house tunes, this time in the form of their latest EP 'Opera Says'. Connecting with DJ Renko for the record, the EP contains the title track, as well as the tech-house driven song 'Walk Down'. There is also a remix of 'Opera Says' which treks into more into 90s UK rave territory, creating an air of nostalgia.

Cedric Gervais Remixes MJ Cole’s ‘Waking Up’ featuring Freya Ridings

French-born, Miami-based producer Cedric Gervais has shared a new remix of MJ Cole's 'Waking Up' featuring Freya Ridings. Bumping up the BPMs, melodic and stabbing piano strokes are placed atop pumping 4x4 drum kicks. Although the rework is surely tailored for the clubs, Gervais manages to preserve the ethereal tone of the original. This is a cut that will surely go over well in Ibiza and beyond. The Cedric Gervais remix of 'Waking Up' is currently out now.

GotSome Teams Up with Roxanne Shante for ‘Plastic On Acid’

Bristol producer GotSome comes together with Hip-Hop legend Roxanne Shante for the dance floor rocker 'Plastic On Acid'. Incorporating the sound of Chicago acid house and club, Shante's vocals on top of the rumbling production sound absolutely golden. One can't help but get an air of nostalgia of the days of Hip-House with this one, but the tune is definitely a modern day summer scorcher.