#diskotape

Here we are at DiskoTape 6. For the next hour or so you’re going to go on a ride, a ride through some cool and interesting tunes. As I do with each mix I try and start the mood calm and cool and as we progress, we enter another version of late night. I’ve been sitting on this mix for a couple of months, but recently found some extra time on my hands so it was a perfect time to drop. There are some new and old tracks in there so I do hope it inspires you to get onto a dancefloor soon.

Christopher  xx

Say The Word (feat. Nic Hanson) – Kraak & Smaak Atjazz Remix – Boogie Angst

Choosing a track to open a mix with is always a challenge. I always want to find a tune that enters things smooth. Kraak & Smaak have always produced tunes that are ideal for the transition of any kind and Say The Word is perfect for that vibe. I love the playfulness of the bassline throughout. The subtle feminine vibe it offers really gets the hips rolling. It has a sexiness about it. This track literally makes me think of beachside, sunset cocktail vibes hanging with people you love being around.  

My City’s On Fire – Jimi Jules (Club Edit)- Innervisions

Where to start with this one. Wowser is probably the word that comes to mind. The minute I pressed play on this one I was instantly taken to a time in indie dance where there were no real rules. The way the vocal hook takes a turn into that deep and rupturing bassline. It reminds me of that kind of bloghouse vibe that struck the world all those years ago. A time where, as a DJ you could play any kind of music as long as it was fun and kept the dancefloor filled.

Together One Time – Dole & Dom Butch Remix – Bar 25 Music

What’s a DiskoTape without some actual disco right? Nothing to hide about this track, just pure disco vibes. That twangy guitar, the progressive build, the low end percussion subtly marking the spot, it has it all. The way Butch has retouched the original adds that exciting vibe. You know you’re in for a euphoric moment on this dancefloor. There is a moment in Together One Time that you’re instantly taken to a dancefloor if you close your eyes, it’s pure magic. I fucking love it.

Aposch – Goom Gum - Avtook Records

The intro to Aposch sucks you in like a vacuum, hitting that moment with some epic arpeggiation and builds and builds and you don’t know where you’re off to, then…. bang, it’s acid time. The acid style bass work on this is so unique with it’s thrusting thumps it’s a tune that holds it’s own. A big time late night vibe. Playing this in the club is such a treat, watching all the punters lose their mind as it keeps transcending into another timeline.

Higher – Nicky Night Time & Natasha Eklove – Stress Records

Let’s go into outer space and lose ourselves. That’s all I can think of when I hear this tune. An astrological escape. I love anything that Nicky does. His production knows absolutely zero boundaries. I love that he has no fear of mixing things up and trying new things. This one, I felt was perfect for a midway point in the mix. A journey within the journey if you like.

Waiting For Nothing – Hayden James (Feat. Yeager) KVRBRO Remode Remix – Future Classic

Let’s get back to house music shall we. No other real way to describe this one. KVRBRO added some super pumping textures to this edit. It’s an absolute dancefloor filler. The senses are certainly stimulated here. The double pump of the kick here and there are what I’m all about mostly. The fluttering percussion floats around your head like a to do list at 2am in bed. Another perfect one for the dance floor at anytime.

Perfect – Westend - D4 D4nce

Let’s go back. Way way back. Well not that far back. But for those of you not in the know, the original Perfect by Princess Superstar was a huge dancefloor hit about 15 years ago or so perhaps even longer I can’t really remember, but it doesn’t matter because it was a fucking jam! The rolling bassline in this is relentless! It’s never ending but, well… perfect. Huge tune for huge times!

Your Love – Mark Knight Toolroom

While we’re on a history lesson I thought we’d keep the classic vibes rolling. Your Love is pushing ten years old! When the big deep late night vibe was at it’s peak. Knight makes perfect use of two absolute jams for this one, Kylie Minogue and that epic bass hook from Chicken Lips – He Not In and he turns it into an huge homecoming belter of a tune that stacks up as a classic for itself. Last month I was dj-ing at elsewhere in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast and I needed a track to fill a special dancefloor spot and this was it, the place lit up and I’ve had it stuck in my head for weeks since.

Mauro Picasso (feat. Hunkadelica – Adana Twins – Diynamic

It’s time for some Italo Disco vibes! In terms of dance music genres, I feel I have the softest spot of Italo Disco. That carefree cheesy feel that you can’t help but love. Arpeggiated bass, tacky synth stabs and melodies that just stack up as pure fun. Adana Twins rarely release anything that isn’t good and Mauro Picasso sees them flex their ability to produce tunes that really make you move. Even going down the technical route of this one, it’s a fucking jam and it goes well off!

Airport – Palamara – Jaehmon! Records

At first I thought these two tracks would be a perfect mix. But ironically Italo Disco basslines hit each other and well… clash. I’m not the best technical DJ, but I do know a thing or two about track selection and this just felt right stacking Mauro Picasso and Airport together. I remember Stephen Fasano (The Magician) telling me once, ‘don’t worry if you can’t match the tunes, people will understand as long as every track is good’. Airport is another one of those relentless tunes, it doesn’t stop it just keeps rolling and rolling. I can’t help but think of any other word for this track besides, ‘cool’ because it is actually one of the coolest fucking songs I’ve ever heard.

Le Noir – Lorenz Rhode, Margarita – 10 Questions

The inevitable closer. Once again, this one is a hard track to bring into the mix, but I feel it was a perfect ending to the mix. It’s another one of them tracks that reminds me of a time in Indie Dance when each release was super unique and weird. In order to stand above the rest you had to produce music that stood out like dogs balls. A classic French house track with that classic thud.