Hot N Heavy Recordings

Melja - 'Dub Letters' HNHEP034

2013-03-11T01:05:00.001-07:00

MELJA - 'Dub Letters' HNHEP034
Released 3.18.2013

Nathan Ifergan aka Melja is the 20 year old producer / dj behind our 34th release the 'Dub Letters' EP which features 4 tracks of deep, dark and dubby tech-house and is already garnering support from the likes of Foamo, HxdB, Mark Starr and Kid Hops of KEXP to name a few.

As a boy Melja grew up listening to various types of hip hop and Jazz music before picking up piano lessons at the tender age of 12. His passion for music would develop over the coming years until he refined his sound that defined and readied him for his first EP which was released on the forward thinking label that is Carcrashet Records. After that release launched him into the spotlight, his second one would come out on Beatcave Records shortly there after. As a big fan of Techno music, especially Uk influenced Techno, his sounds keep evolving within House, Ambient and Electronica influences so Watch this space!

Below is a bonus FREE DOWNLOAD in support of the 'Dub Letters' EP called 'Fortune'.

We had a chance to ask him a few questions for you all to get to know him a bit better and this is what he has to say.

1. Q. Where were you born?

A. I was born in Paris, France.

2. Q. When did you first start listening to electronic and dance music?

A. I started listening to electronic and dance music when I was 15 when I discovered the post-dubstep movement, especially music that came from UK.

3. Q. What other types of music influence your productions?

A. I would say every type of music that I always bee influenced by hip hop and jazz.

4. Q. When are you completely satisfied with your music?

A. I try to push production to the maximum and it keeps evolving, so i'm completely satisfied when I feel that I am making something really new from myself.

5. Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

A. I love clubbing, and Dj'ing really. The only moment i'm feeling really good is when I play music. Going to nightclubs and discovering new atmospheres and music is also very important for me. I also love food, so when I'm free, I go to some original restaurants and bars in Paris.

6. Q. If you hadn't been born in this century, when and where would you
like to have lived and why?

A. I would loved to have lived in the 1970's because mainstream music was Disco, not shitty pop music like nowadays.

http://soundcloud.com/melja

*Mastered by Michael Harms at MegaSonic in San Francisco, CA.
*Album Photo by Robert Guzman in Detroit, MI

*Album Artwork by Justin Carr

VELCRO - 'Goldfish' HNH033

2013-02-28T00:04:00.001-08:00

VELCRO - 'Goldfish' HNH033
Released 2.28.2013
Available to buy here: http://www.beatport.com/release/goldfish/1046123

Formed in the summer of 2012, Velcro is the collaboration of two LA-based DJs Littlefoot and the Sweet Leech. As predictable it may be, the two met at a nightclub but the result was just the opposite. They quickly found their sound over a matter of steady studio sessions within the course of just a few weeks, which is best described as a twist on deep house and nu-wave bass music. While both producers have performed from coast to coast on their own, they both hold a common motive when placed in the booth together; to bring some soul back into the world of modern house music. Currently spending all their time locked into the studio, Velcro can be found working on an endless stream of original EPs, remixes for local friends, and throwback edits. To add to the fire we've got two stellar remixes, one from Mike G that's on a Jersey Club jungle break vibe and one from Commodore 69 that's more of a heavy garage banger. Stay tuned!

http://soundcloud.com/velcroofficial

https://twitter.com/VelcroOfficial

https://www.facebook.com/VelcroOfficial

Shouts! Do Your Thing HNH032

2013-01-21T11:36:00.000-08:00

Shouts! is a project by San Francisco based producer Jason Apple. Taking a break from his Ground Control alias, Shouts! focuses on deeper, more melodic vibes. Following up his remix of Mako’s “Tropicality,” “Do Your Thing” melds lush vocals and pads with clean drum work and throws in a surprise acid line in the second half. “Never Forever” is stripped-back, slow-burn tech house, revolving around crisp orchestral stabs and swelling synths. Finally, “How Does It Feel” cuts through the winter chill with summery stabs and harmonies over an insistent bassline. Commodore 69 ups the tempo and energy with his remix of “How Does It Feel,” warping and chopping the bassline and hook into a hard-nosed tech house jam.

Plus, don't forget to download the FREE bonus remix of Justin Timberlake's - Suit and Tie (Shouts! Truffle Season Edit) below.

Tracklisting

1. Do Your Thing
2. How Does It Feel
3. Never Forever
4. How Does It Feel (Commodore 69 Remix)

Follow Shouts! social networks here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shoutsmusic
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShoutsMusic
Soundcloud - http://soundcloud.com/shoutsmusic

Justin Timberlake - 'Suit and Tie' (Shouts! Truffle Season Edit) FREE DOWNLOAD

Nemmz - Ocean Blue EP HNHEP031

2013-01-06T23:30:00.000-08:00

HNHEP031
Released on 01.07.2013

We are proud to present our first release of 2013 and welcome 23 year old UK based dj / producer Lewis Campbell aka Nemmz to the Hot N Heavy camp. His debut EP, called 'Ocean Blue' features 4 solid tracks of garage influenced bass music that are already garnering support from the likes of N-Type, Dj RSI, My Nu Leng and Bondax to name a few.

Nemmz also holds down residency at No Rush and Total Garage Manchester and is set to do big things this year. Watch this space!

Nemmz - 'Ocean Blue' EP (Preview Clips)
Tracklisting:
1. Up to No Good
2. Ocean Blue
3. Without Ya
4. Break You Down

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dj-Nemmz/118635011995
http://nemmz.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/nemmzuk

FREE DOWNLOADS

Retrospekt - 'City Fox' (FREE DOWNLOAD)

2013-01-04T00:45:00.000-08:00

Matt Brinkworth aka Retrospekt is the 22 year old producer and DJ, born, bred and inspired in the city of Cardiff (UK) and now residing in the big smoke, or as it's better known, London. He first discovered his passion for electronic music production through the thriving Drum & Bass scene in Cardiff and later Hertfordshire, before broadening his horizons and experimenting with new BPMs and styles. He's now focused on pushing slower tempo house music, around the 110bpm mark, and this track is a prime example of his new found direction.

The track is titled 'City Fox', a tune that he states is tribute to the ever loud urban foxes that currently fight and/or hump loudly outside the window of his London flat. The vibe is deep, minimal and resonates with the sounds of a city that is a haven for the nocturnal. 2013 is set to see a lot of action from Retrospekt, be sure you keep your eyes and ears to the ground.

facebook.com/retrospektuk
twitter.com/mattretrospekt
soundcloud.com/retrospektuk

Various Artists - Destinations Vol.2 HNHLP030

2012-12-13T11:28:00.002-08:00

We just released Destinations Vol.2, the 2nd volume in the series in which we showcase the many talents of various bass music artists from across the globe. With support from the likes of Whistla (Sub FM), Dj RSI (Ministry of Sound), Ill Gates, Mark Starr (OWSLA) and Worthy (Dirtybird, Anabatic), It's already tearing the clubs and also debuting at #5 on Juno Download's Best Selling Bass Albums Release Charts so check it out and listen to what the fuss is all about. Compiled by Commodore 69 and Michael Harms and also mastered by Michael Harms at MegaSonic in San Francisco, CA.

Destinations Vol. 2

1. CDBL - What I Can - CDBL
2. Reilly Steel - Animal Farm -Reilly Steel
3. UFO! - New Sick (S0N!kA Remix) -s0n1ka // Cosmetics
4. Laney - You Need To -Laney .
5. Allmostt - Hairdresser -ALLMOSTT
6. Morcee - Left It -morcee
7. HxdB & Self Evident - Spectator -ΗxdB - Self Evident
8. EPLP - Rattling Cages -eplp
9. Corporal F - What I Think -Corporal F
10. Jake Wiltshire - It's Alright -J.Wiltshire
11. Blind Prophet - Our Dreams -Blind Prophet
12. D3ADL1NE - Darling -D3ADL1NE
13. Hybu - 1994 -Hybu
14. Druid Cloak - Street Heart -Druid Cloak

Levingtquatre - Polka Dots (FREE DOWNLOAD)

2012-12-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

Netherlands based producer Levingtquatre has been pursuing a notably liberal path over the last year, embracing a selection of genres and influences to create a warming soundtrack that suits both cosy nights in and late nights out.

Atmosphere and ambiance are at the forefront of Levingtquatre’s music, combining emotional synths with grainy textures wrapped around a diverse set of foundations that differ from track to track, be it garage, leftfield, nu soul or more often than not, a combination of all three.

The self released ‘Leisure EP’ served as an introduction to the world, featuring on a handful of renowned blogs, and as intended this paved the way for more material to follow. This came in the form of a remix EP, and a free release entitled the ‘All Talk EP’ on Immersed Audio’s IA Records, quickly gaining the support of many of their contacts.

Definitely one to keep under the radar, with new music being made as we speak we can look forward to a galvanizing and diverse year ahead. - Mike Hindle [Immersed Audio]

Levingtquatre - Polka Dots (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Stay up to date with Levingtquatre's latest releases, promos, mixes and shows by following his social networks here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Levingtquatre

Twitter - https://twitter.com/levingtquatre

Soundcloud - http://soundcloud.com/sjoerd_n

Hot N Heavy's 3rd Birthday Bash - 11/29/2012

2012-11-28T20:25:00.001-08:00

RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/461139293938723/

Thursday November 29th 2012 Hot N Heavy Recordings will celebrate our 3rd Birthday.

Proudly presenting our new monthly release party at Monarch in Downtown SF and featuring label artists and friends locally and from across the globe.

To celebrate proper and kick off the night we'll be featuring:

Mike G (Hot N Heavy, Freshmore, B.Yrslf Division, Los Angeles, CA)

https://www.facebook.com/djmikegorman

http://soundcloud.com/mikegbass

Los Angeles based DJ/Producer Mike G has been blowing up the underground club music community as of late with his signature, heavy bass sound and Jersey club styles. Known for his high energy performances with tracks and remixes currently released and forthcoming on labels such as Car Crash Set, Soukouch Ethnik, Hot n Heavy, ##FEELINGS, Byrslf Division, Paradisiaca, and Freshmore, Mike G is on a journey to educate the masses with his infectious, sexy, style of music. Get to know!

Druid Cloak (Symbols, Hot N Heavy, Columbus, OH)

https://www.facebook.com/druidcloakmusic

http://soundcloud.com/druid-cloak

Quote:

"The elusive newcomer known only as Druid Cloak is set to release his debut record, The Grove EP, via Kastle Kastle's burgeoning Symbols label on October 9. Although he may be a mystery to most, the American artist has already garnered support from heavy hitters in the international bass scene—names such as Bambounou, Sepalcure, and Cedaa, among others. And for good reason, too; Druid Cloak's sound is crisp, varied, vibey, and as fantastical as his moniker. As he puts it, the producer makes "what the earth tells [him to make]," a method which he displays a command over on EP cut "Blessing of the Grove." Here, the futursitc sounds feel both organic and otherworldly as the track flows from a synth-heavy, half-time groove into a more bass-heavy, vocal-driven drop." - written by Anthony Princi XLR8R

Interviews & Reviews

http://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2012/09/blessing-grove
http://www.gottadancedirty.com/2012/11/16/druid-cloak-interview/

Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy, SF)

http://soundcloud.com/commodore69
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Commodore-69/133846680395

Ground Control (Hot N Heavy, SF)

http://soundcloud.com/ground_control
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2012/11/ground_control_on_why_its_good.php

Konnekt (Hot N Heavy, SF)

http://soundcloud.com/konnektsf
https://www.facebook.com/konnektusa

$5 before 11pm and $10 after

21 + w/ valid i.d.

http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?423289

http://www.eventvibe.com/events/Hot-N-Heavy-3rd-Birthday-Bash

http://www.sfstation.com/hot-n-heavy-records-3rd-bday-mike-g-druid-cloak-e1760851

http://soundcloud.com/hotnheavyrecordings

https://twitter.com/HOT_N_HEAVY

https://www.facebook.com/hotnheavyrecordings

http://www.junodownload.com/labels/Hot+N+Heavy/releases/

https://twitter.com/MonarchSF https://www.facebook.com/MonarchSanFrancisco

http://do415.com/venue/monarch

FREnchfire - 'Trust' / 'C U Agn' FREE DOWNLOADS

2012-11-20T01:18:00.000-08:00

Introducing Alex Lowther Harris aka FREnchfire. The multi-talented 24 year old producer from Bristol also writes and paints when he's not working a job as a warden for the National Trust. Since 2006 he's been making a smooth hybrid of Future-Garage, House and Ambient music that's heavily influenced by the UK Bass and American electronic muisc scenes.

Drawing inspiration from artists like Burial, The Knife, Koreless, James Blake and Shlomo the subtleties are apparent in his work. With a current release out on Basslight Music called 'Chasing' and more in the works be sure to keep an eye out for more quality FREE music from FREnchfire.

*Mastered by Michael Harms at MegaSonic in San Francisco, CA.

FREnchfire - C U AGN (FREE DOWNLOAD)

FREnchfire - TRUST (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Stay up to date with all things FREnchfire, free and forthcoming by following him here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/FREnchfire/140017436036750

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Frenchfiremusic

Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/frenchfire

and view other material here:

'FREnchfire - [shhht_17]' EP now available via silenced records
http://silenced.bandcamp.com/album/shhht-17

'FREnchfire - chasing' EP now available via basslight records
http://basslightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/chasing-blr008

www.genericgreeting.co.uk/

http://newsicmoos.co.uk/index.php/music/item/newsicmix9-frenchfire

BareSkin - Infinite Reflections HNH029

2012-11-16T20:54:00.000-08:00

BareSkin - Infinite Reflections

Released November 29th 2012

18 year old producer / dj from Winchester, UK, Josh Thompson aka BareSkin has graced us with two slices of deep tech house influenced bass music. Recently signed to Hypercolour and Losing Suki and playing alongside UK heavyweights Groove Armada, Scuba, Jackmaster, Blawan and Maya Jane Coles, Josh is turning the heads of his peers and the industry alike.

We asked Josh a few questions for our friends and fans and to get to know him better and this is what he has to say:

HNH Q 1. Where were you born?

A. High Wycombe

HNH Q 2. What was the very first vinyl record you bought and from where?

A. Street Halo from HMV on Oxford Street

HNH Q 3. What would be your ultimate dream gig?

A. hmm thats a hard one, not really sure... i'd like to see pink floyd in their prime quite a lot

HNH Q 4. Do you have a routine for making music?

A. i dunno, not really i dont think, i mean theres some things i do same every time but thats just coz its the only way it can be done so i wouldn't really call that a routine. I just kinda play around and see what happens

HNH Q 5. What is your favorite musical instrument and why?

A. haha this is another hard one, i like lots of different instruments equally for lots of different reasons, however i would probably say guitars and synthesizers are the coolest ones ;)

HNH Q 6. Any shout outs, upcoming releases, tour dates?

A. I'll try give another shout out to TOM WICKENS coz the last interview i did got edited and that taken out it seems haha, as for dates I've got quite a busy november/december it seems so keep an eye out!

-The title track 'Infinite Reflections' has a heavy 4 on the floor feel to it and is laced with sultry vocal edits, dreamy atmospherics and synths backed by a deep and driving bassline.

-As the second track's name 'Inertia' implies a state of inactivity, it's really quite the opposite here. It starts off with a 4 on the floor kick then moves into strange and eerie atmospherics, giving rise to haunted synths that climb into mysterious harmonized vocal effects.

Recent Beatport Interview: http://news.beatport.com/blog/2012/10/04/bareskin/
Get Some UK Interview: http://www.getsomeuk.com/introducing024-bareskin/

BareSkin - Infinite Reflections (Preview Clips)

*Mastered by Michael Harms at MegaSonic in San Francisco, CA.
*Album Photo and Artwork by Justin Carr.

S0N!kA - 'Drug Face' (The Face) HNHPROMO (FREE DOWNLOAD)

2012-10-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

In support of his forthcoming vinyl release on his label LaFlaca Recordings and a digital release on Hot N Heavy's Destinations Vol.2, S0N!kA has given us this dark minimal tech house track to give away to our fans and listeners.

Federico Gómez aka S0N!kA is a Costa Rican producer, one half of Cosmetics with UFO! and owner of he vinyl label know as LaFlaca Recordings. His music is described as crisp, metallic, dark, suspenseful, modern, clean, textured and hovers somewhere between the area of [X] and [Y], drawing on the percussive bounciness of one; the deep, and the other heavy atmospheres, often skirting between the two. His roots in D&B are also evident, manifesting itself in a brash attitude detailing a sci-fi aesthetic. His skills as a drummer also shine through in his beats. He says, "I picture someone being chased through a metallic forest by their own thoughts".

S0N!kA - 'Drug Face' (The Face) FREE DOWNLOAD PROMO

S0N!kA - 'Appearance'

S0N!kA - 'Down Time'

S0N!kA - 'Two Worlds'

Listen to and DOWNLOAD S0N!kA's latest dj mix:

Forthcoming on Destinations Vol.2

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/s0n1ka
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/S0N1KA_cr
Soundloud:
http://soundcloud.com/s0n1ka

MAKO - Tropicality EP HNHEP028

2012-10-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

MAKO - Tropicality EP HNHEP028
Released November 5th 2012
http://www.junodownload.com/products/tropicality/2065303-02

UK based DJ and producer MAKO draws you in with his soulful sound. Growing up in Bath before living in Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh all these cities have influenced his sound since he began DJing at the age of 15.

A seasoned DJ, MAKO has played clubs and free parties across the UK.
His versatile productions range across numerous genres yet always maintain a link to bass-heavy sound system culture. On discovering large bass-bins at a young age he has been drawn to all forms of bass music yet his productions don't focus on pure weight, maintaining a melodic, textured and atmospheric edge.

We asked Alex our '6-Pack' of questions to get to know him a bit better, this is what he has to say:

Q 1. Where were you born?

A. London

Q 2. What got you into making electronic music?

A. Discovered Jungle around the time I started high school and got more and more interested in dance music. I got a pair of decks when I was 15 and after a while listening to endless bad records when shopping I thought I could make a better attempt than some so I gave it a go! Played around with a Roland 404 for a while without much success but finally got a copy of Logic which really got me addicted.

Q 3. What other types of music influence your production style?

A. The whole bag, I find myself listening to all kinds of stuff. I'd say I spend most time listening to dub/reggae and hip hop which have certainly influenced me. I think current music influences me as much as music from the past. You listen to different things for different reasons, if you want to relax you might put on some jazz or soul but friday night will probably be Bass music. What comes through in my music depends on my mood and what I've been listening to that day.

Q 4. Drop The Dead Donkey or The Office?

A. Tough call but narrowly edged by the Donkey.

Q 5. What is your favourite musical instrument and why?

A. The guitar's got to be up there, it's just such a versatile and expressive instrument. I wish I wasn't too lazy to learn to play it properly.

Q 6. Any shout outs?

A. Aye aye! Liam "Wachs Lyrical" for putting me in touch with you guys, Alex "DFRNT" who runs echodub and Andrew "Tactus" from ABAGA Records. Thanks for helping get my music out there! All Manchester/Edinburgh/Leeds/London/Bath crew too of course.

The Tropicality EP is a collection of tracks which are equally as at home in the dance as they are in the home. The beautifully crafted synths intermingle with driving and original drum patterns and weighty b-lines to rock the party right. Passing from 2 step to space boogie this EP demonstrates MAKO's versatility in the bass music arena.

Early support from the likes of; Christian Martin, ill Gates, Krueger and Tomb Crew.

Also included on the Tropicality EP are remixes from the UK's ALLMOSTT, the Bay Area's Shouts! and Huffaker Park .

OUT NOW and currently tearing up the Bass Charts at Juno Download, Here's what they have to say when they reviewed the release.

"Mako is the latest name to arrive on the Hot N Heavy imprint, bringing his own brand of intricate bass music. The sparse title track focuses in on weighty 2-step kicks, wrapping all manner of subtle melodic riffs and vocals around its complex percussion. "Hurt Me" is more explicitly UFK, rolling forward on a rhythmic flex of funky snares, reverb heavy vocals and filtered synths, while "Good FiRday" shows the producer to have a knack for crafting boogie infused hip-hop beats, combining neon saturated 8-bit melodies with weighty organic beatwork. A hefty remix package is also offered; Almostt turns Tropicality" into a moodier, snappier cut, "Shouts" swathes the track in rippling dub effects while, Huffaker Park transforms "Hurt Me" into a precise piece of swung 4/4 house." - Juno Download

MAKO - Tropicality EP (Preview Clips)

*Mastered by Michael Harms at MegaSonic in San Francisco, CA.

*Album Photo / Artwork by Justin Carr

https://www.facebook.com/pages/MAKO/170542239638791

http://soundcloud.com/mak0

BAD LOOKS - 'Lo Def' EP (FREE DOWNLOAD)

2012-10-17T15:26:00.001-07:00

Hot N Heavy artists BAD LOOKS have been gaining a lot of attention lately with their Future Bass sounds and have offered up their 'Lo Def' EP for a FREE DOWNLOAD.

If you aren't already familiar with them, Bad Looks is an eclectic bass music production duo consisting of Waylon Horner (Waylonn) and Daniel Osterhoff (DJWhores) out of Sacramento California. With current releases out on Hot n' Heavy's "Bay Area Bass Vol. 3", a remix of ERA's "Oath" on the Hexidecimal EP and a two track EP w/ remixes set to drop soon on Brap Dem Rec these two are on a serious roll.

LO DEF EP (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Social network connections:

- https://www.facebook.com/BadLooks
- https://twitter.com/BAD_LOOKS
- http://soundcloud.com/badlooks

- https://www.facebook.com/grimeybass

Siloet - The Hill (FREE DOWNLOAD)

2012-10-11T15:30:00.001-07:00

Samuel J Welch and Liam Gallagher are the North London based duo known as Siloet. We've managed to get a free download from them as a way to introduce the rising artists to our fans and listeners. Their track 'The Hill' is a 127 bpm house number that bumps along with a marching beat, quirky vocal and electro stabs, 8-bit crushed efx and synths that make you feel like you're on a roller coaster. We liked it and thought you might too, so enjoy the ride!

BIO:Siloet are a North London based duo by the names of Liam Gallagher (unfortunately) and Samuel J Welch. The boys made the wise decision a few years ago to leave the sunny hills of Devon and head for London town, on a mission to craft what they call ‘Commercial Indie Bass’ music. Their style blends together their own vocals and guitars with a little bass on a commercial vibe, however, with a love for bass and house music the lads cannot resist to produce some naughty underground sounds on the side, with some of the freshest labels in the world.Their remix forte is reworking old classics and bringing them bang up to date with everything we expect in this housey and filthy era. A big forthcoming release from Siloet is a prime example of this, a revamped version of Robin S - ‘Show Me Love’ on Champion Records.It’s never certain what will come next from Siloet but commercial or not you can be sure you’re going to want to hear it.

Siloet – Producer / DJ Duo North London

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiloetMusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJSiloet
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/DjSiloet
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/dj-siloet

Admin - Hot N Heavy 30 Min. Guest Mix

2012-10-06T17:03:00.000-07:00

Hot N Heavy artist Adam Wickens aka ∆dmin has put together a deep tech house and bass mix for our listening pleasure. If you're familiar with his sound then this 30 minute workout will most definitely get your feet moving and your head grooving. Also be on the look out for a forthcoming Admin release on HNH around the end of this year.

"Steadily and patiently rising into light is ∆dmin a.k.a Adam Wickens.
Proudly Winchester and comfortably in Bristol, Adam is a knowledgeable veteran beyond his years, he dedicates much of his time to the listening, carefully drawing musical influences from Chicago to Berlin to respectably invest into his own, soulful, astral and progressive productions.
In what we can characterise as a truly impatient and disposable era that we now live in, ∆dmin is a refreshing reminder that we can still build a path in music at our own pace." By Marshall Darling (Dem Hungry)

Tracklisting:

1.Butch - Rawhide
2.Doc Daneeka & Benjamin Damage – Infamous (50 Weapons)
3.Tanka – Make Me (Hot N Heavy)
4.Klic – Arp
5.J.Phlip – Big Ass, Party Hat (Dirtybird)
6.Adriatique & Thyladomid – Feeling Good (Coat of Arms Retwerk)
7.Lunova Labs – Holding On (Admin Remix) (Hot N Heavy)
8.Christian Martin – Ghosts (Trapez Germany)
9.Admin – Round In Circles (Hot N Heavy)

*Photo courtesy of PIFF Nights

Tanka - 'Make Me' + 'Salwa' HNH027

2012-09-24T11:57:00.000-07:00

Tanka is the moniker of 20-year-old DJ & Producer Francis Leigh, creating a stir online & beyond, he's a man of many mix downs, with much to say and plenty of tumblr posts.

No stranger to Hot N Heavy, Tanka has released 'Amelie' on HNH016 and 'LesGo' on HNH017 Destinations Vol. 1. Both of which have set the bar high with their level of production, but Make Me and Salwa take it up even further over the top and demonstrate why Tanka is a force to be reckoned with.

Coming live and direct from Winchester, UK and rising with the new generation of young producers, Tanka has forged a name for himself as one of the most exciting artists to emerge out of the ever-expanding bass scene. Since his debut onto the radar of the electronic circuit, he's found a matured groove in a 4x4 beat. Coming-of-age in a 'bass driven' era, Francis has set his sights on a more classic Detroit influenced House & Tech sound. And it's with his signature dark techno sound of UK bass, that Tanka has generated a swell of support from big names such as Dark Sky, Drum's of Death, Mak & Pasteman, HxdB and Redlight to name just a few.

Below we've included a few FREE Downloads in support of this release, so please enjoy and support the artist.

Tanka HNH027

A. Make Me

B. Salwa

*Mastered by Michael Harms at MegaSonic in San Francisco, CA.

*Album Photo by Robert Guzman in Detroit, MI.

*Album Artwork by Justin Carr

PREVIEW

Young Mc - 'Bust A Move' (Tanka's BOTTY Mix) FREE DOWNLOAD

FREE DOWNLOAD

Read full review of Make Me - Tanka on Boomkat.com ©

Lunova Labs - Burden / Holding On HNHEP026

2012-08-19T22:36:00.009-07:00

We are proud to present the debut release for Kevin Mac Erwin aka Lunova Labs. Origianlly from the Bay Area and now currently residing in Nashville Tennessee USA, Kevin has given us two fresh slices of Future Garage and Bass bliss. Thoughtful and emotional sounds resonate throughout each one of his tracks creating wonderful textures and atmosphere to dance or chill out to. As well we've also included a handful of FREE DOWNLOADS for you to enjoy and share with your friends.

We are also blessed to include remixes from the likes of Admin (Hot N Heavy, UK) Azedia (London, UK), Commodore 69 (Hot N Heavy, SF) EPLP (Hot N Heavy, UK) Fedbymachines (Warminal, NL) and Kyson (Berlin). With all the remixes being very cohesive yet diverse and each producer putting their own unique stamp on the original, this looks to be an exciting summer release.

We asked Kevin our "6-Pack" of questions to get to know him a bit better and this is what he has to say.

1. Q. Where were you born?

A. I was born in the East bay area in Walnut Creek, California.

2. Q. When did you first get into electronic dance music?

A. The first electronic music I really got into was Eiffel 65 when I was pretty young. I really hadn't been exposed to what we know now as modern dance music till high school when I started listening to house and trance. I was turned on to Aphex Twin my freshmen year and that really set everything in motion introducing me to the more avant garde side of electronic music.

3. Q. What other types of music influence your production style?

A. There are countless forms of music that inspire me in my productions. I listen to a lot of jazz and classical music, but I cannot say that I draw directly from them as influences. I love ambient music and film scores. The music of my peers is also a big influence. I have friends who play all sorts of instruments and sing who are always rubbing off on me.

4. Q. What is your favorite tree?

A. My favorite tree would have to be eucalyptus. Growing up in the Bay Area I have nostalgia for the smell of eucalyptus leaves. Walnut trees are cool too!

5. Q. If you were stranded somewhere and could have just one musical instrument with you what would it be and why?

A. If I was stranded and could only have one instrument I would have to have a grand piano. I have played piano since I was a little kid. Most of my tracks begin as melodies on the piano before they hit the computer world. I can be lost sitting at a piano.

6. Q. Any shout outs?

A. Shout outs to Module Module, Eplp, Kyson, fedbymachines, Azedia, Atsubox, Essay, Sina & Stumbline. :)

Juno Download has done a really nice review of this release:

"Lunova Labs is an electronic producer hailing from the unusual base of Nashville, Kentucky. Describing his sound as future garage and inspired equally by Debussy, Aphex Twin and Philip Glass, he finally releases this two-track follow up to recent EP Pneuma. "Burden" is a simple affair with a tropical xylophone motif gently lilting over sparse beats. Three further mixes of the track feature here: Kyson Market Stall take the song in a trippy slow motion soul direction, while Commodore 69 and Azedia both concentrate on toughening up the tropical beats and bass. Second track "Holding On" again has a minimal arrangement, but is augmented by soaring soundscapes and a fragile piano melody. Fedbymachines deliver a killer Burial-style doom mix, Admin delivers a laid-back house interpretation, but it's EPLP's standout garage-tinged mix that will fill the dancefloors." - Juno Download

Tracklisting: Lunova Labs HNHEP026

1. Burden
2. Holding On
3. Burden (Kyson's Market Stall Remix)
4. Burden (Commodore 69 Remix)
5. Burden (Azedia Remix)
6. Holding On (Fedbymachines Remix)
7. Holding On (EPLP Remix)
8. Holding On (Admin Remix)

*Mastered by Michael Harms at MegaSonic in San Francisco, CA.
*Album Artwork / Photo by Kevin Mac Erwin

Lunova Labs - Infrared (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Lunova Labs - La Vie feat. Oliva Lee (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Lunova Labs & Scullious - Sova City (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Lunova Labs - Ultra Violet (FREE DOWNLOAD)

EPLP - Leave Me (FREE DOWNLOAD)

James Blake & Bon Iver - Fall Creek Boys Choir (Azedia Remix - FREE DOWNLOAD)

Fedbymachines - This Was Supposed to be the Future (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Zelda Henrietta Marshall - Replay (Kyson Remix - FREE DOWNLOAD)

Admin - Beside the Point (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Available to buy at all fine Digital retail outlets including:

Read full review of Burden + Holding On - Lunova Labs on Boomkat.com ©

The XX - Angels (Shouts! Remix)

2012-08-06T12:29:00.000-07:00

Shouts! aka Ground Control (Hot N Heavy, SF) is a project created by San Francisco Bass Music producer Jason Apple. After many years of producing as Ground Control, Shouts! was created as an outlet for his weirder, more emotive music while still keeping emphasis on the dance floor. His latest 'Clack Track' EP is available along with his remix of The XX - 'Angels' for FREE DL below.

The XX - Angels (Shouts! Remix)

Shouts! - Clack Track EP

FREE DL - Post War Years - Glasshouse (Maribou State Remix)

2012-08-06T12:07:00.002-07:00

You may remember Maribou State from their debut on our Destinations Vol.1 compilation which has been one of our top sellers on Hot N Heavy to date.
Maribou State have just posted their dark garage remix of the Post War Years - 'Glasshouse' for a FREE Download. With a heavy rolling bassline, infectious groove, stripped back atmospherics and carefully placed vocal edits this one's sure to find it's way into your playlist.

Post War Years - 'Glasshouse' (Maribou State Remix)

Maribou State - This Goes Under / FREE DL

Post War Years - Brazil (Damu Remix) FREE DL

FREE DOWNLOADS - Happa 'Let It Go'

2012-07-26T19:39:00.003-07:00

Samir Alikhanizadeh aka Happa is the affluent house, techno and future bass producer hailing from Leeds, UK. With recent support from Wigflex, Church and 2nd Drop he's already garnering heavy support from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs and even landed a guest mix on her XFM radio show. Happa is giving away these three wickedly banging tunes to all his supporters for FREE DL because he's a really solid dude. Make sure to follow Happa's Twitter, Facebook and Soundcloud to keep updated on all of his latest shows, releases, mixes, etc. Enjoy!

HAPPA - Drowned Out

HAPPA - Let It Go

HAPPA - Secrets (Mastered by Michael Harms at MegaSonic in San Francisco, CA.)

HAPPA's guest mix for Mary Anne Hobbs' XFM radio show

D3ADL1NE - Wait For You HNHEP025

2012-07-15T18:25:00.001-07:00

We are proud to present Jose Carlos Rosa aka D3ADL1NE for our 25th release. This 21 year old producer is currently residing in Liverpool where he makes beautiful house and garage music in his spare time. D3ADL1NE's Music places emphasis on broken garage beats combined with spacey atmospheres and heavy bass line’s. He takes influence from many artist pushing the heavily evolving garage sound such as Submerse, Synkro, Burial, Phaeleh, 123 Mrk and many more! Its his influences that enables D3adl1ne to capture the soul of UK garage combining it with dub step rhythms and house like melodies complimented by dreamy vocals placed and generic like beats.

We asked D3ADL1NE a 6-Pack of questions to get to know him a little better and this is what he has to say.

1. Q. Where were you born?

A. Wales, UK

2. Q. When did you first get into electronic dance music?

A. I have always been a fan of Electronic music since the age of about 12 years old, i was a massive fan of UKG since the early days of Heartless crew, So Solid, DJ Luck & Mc Neat that is what got me into it then over the years my musical tastes has ventured off into many directions.

3. Q. What other types of music influence your production style?

A. I have always been into a little bit of everything, i feel there is to many sub genres these days although to narrow it down i would say my music has elements of Deep House, Garage and dubstep influence.

4. Q. What is your favorite kind of beer?

A. Lager is Stella but i am a big fan of bitter so Tetleys.

5. Q. If you were stranded on an island what musical intrument would you want to have with you.

A. Guitar!

6. Q. Any shout outs?

A. Some good guys and amazing talents Josh Butler, Totte, Module Module, Mr Beeb and Hadean.

*Mastered by Michael Harms at MegaSonic in San Francisco, CA.

*Album Artwork/Photo by Justin Carr

Tracklisting:

1. D3ADL1NE - Wait For You

2. D3ADL1NE - Still Believing

3. D3ADL1NE - Baby Got Beef

4. D3ADL1NE - Wait For You (Hybu Remix)

5. D3ADL1NE - Wait For You (Allmostt Remix)

6. D3ADL1NE - Still Believing (Reilly Steel Remix)

7. D3ADL1NE - Still Believing (Ground Control Remix)

HNHEP025 (Preview Clips)

D3ADL1NE - Promo Mix

Available to buy here:

Follow D3ADL1NE on the Social Networks: Twitter - https://twitter.com/D3ADL1NEUK Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/D3ADL1NE Soundcloud - http://soundcloud.com/d3adl1ne

Mak & Pasteman 'Playboy VIP + Remixes' HNHEP024

2012-06-16T15:53:00.004-07:00

Released 6.18.2012

We're back just in time to kick off the summer with Mak & Pasteman's Playboy VIP + Remixes. After hearing Kissy Sell Out drop his own club edit version of Playboy on his BBC Radio 1 show, Mak & Pasteman liked what he had done and decided to give it the VIP treatment. Mak & Pasteman have been making quite a name for themselves over the past 6 months releasing hits on labels such as Hot N Heavy, Sounds of Sumo, Shifting Peaks and Senseless and with no end in sight we expect the duo to go quite far. Also look out for their forthcoming release on Seattle's Car Crash Set in July.

For this one we've rounded up some choice remixes from heavyweights Udachi (T&B, Party Like Us, NY), Clicks & Whistles (Party Like Us, NC), Sublo (Shift, Hot N Heavy, Brap Dem, SF), Pále (Fat!, Hot N Heavy, UK), Mike G (Car Crash Set, Hot N Heavy, LA), Tony Goods (Sounds of Sumo, Car Crash Set, Hot N Heavy, Sea) and Corporal F (Hot N Heavy, Immersed Audio, UK). Already garnering support from the likes of Christian Martin, Kush Arora, HxdB, CDBL, Sines and Krueger these remixes are tearing up dance floors world wide! Don't forget to grab the FREE DOWNLOAD of Corporal F's UK House remix of Jungle Juice.

Tracklisting:

1. Mak & Pasteman - Playboy VIP

2. Mak & Pasteman - Playboy (Udachi Remix)

3. Mak & Pasteman - Playboy (Clicks & Whistles Remix)

4. Mak & Pasteman - Playboy (Sublo Remix)

5. Mak & Pasteman - Jungle Juice (Pále Remix)

6. Mak & Pasteman - Jungle Juice (Mike G Remix)

7. Mak & Pasteman - Jungle Juice (Tony Goods Remix)

Mak & Pasteman - Jungle Juice (Corporal F Remix) FREE DOWNLOAD

Gullfisk - 'Move Me' HNHEP023

2012-05-20T22:21:00.002-07:00

Presenting our 23rd release featuring Gregory Wuytack aka Gullfisk. This 21 year old producer from Belgium has been garnering heavy support from the likes of Dauwd, Eliphino, Whistla, Submerse and EPLP lately. So needless to say We are proud to release his debut EP 'Move Me'. Also featured on this release are three solid remixes. First up the ever so thoughtful sounds of EPLP drift into your speakers with his remix of 'Green Waters' then HNH Label head Commodore 69 puts up a junglistic rework of title track 'Move Me' while up and coming producer D3adl1ne delivers a killer remix with a UK House twist.

Beatport were kind enough to review the release and leave some positive feed back that you can review here: http://www.beatportal.com/feed/item/track-of-the-day-gullfisk-green-waters/

Preview the release here:

Available to buy here:

Corporal F 'Heat Up' HNHEP022 + FREE DOWNLOAD!

2012-04-16T10:23:00.001-07:00

Leeds based 19 year old Adam Fennell aka Corporal F delivers five weighty UK Funky jams across the aptly titled 'Heat Up' ep. Set to be released on Friday April 20th at all fine digital retail outlet stores the 'Heat Up' EP is already garnering support from the likes of Distal, Low Limit, Grenier, Worthy, XI, CDBL, and Hybu to name a few. Also make sure to catch Corporal F's weekly radio show on Rood FM every Friday from 8-10pm (GMT) at www.roodfm.com.

Corporal F & Majora's 'Majora's Mask' tune has been a major contribution to the success of our Destinations Vol.1 compilation. Here Corporal F goes in for his solo affair and Majora takes on remix duty for 'Give It All' to make for a well-rounded release.

We asked Adam a '6-Pack' of questions to get to know him a bit better and this is what he has to say.

1. Where were you born?

A. North West London in the early 90's. Wicked place, but in Leeds at the minute for university and loving it!

2. When did you first get into electronic dance music?

A. I came to EDM in my mid teens. I went to an Enter Shikari gig, and they had a drum and bass DJ supporting them, and from then I was hooked. Before that I'd been listening to a lot of rock/punk stuff, and played guitar in various school bands. (Quick shout out to the people in them!)

3. What other types of music influence your production style?

A. Quite a few - I'm surrounded by loads of great musicians spanning loads of genres at uni, but other than most EDM I think the main influences are funk, punk, rock and more recently film music. Oh and jazz, everyones gotta love a bit of jazz!

4. What's your favorite quote from a dead king of England?

A. That's a mad question! I've actually had to research this, and there's 2 angles. Firstly Henry VIII brought a laugh with this, when one of his wives looked nothing like the picture he had been shown: "They had brought him a Flanders mare!". I guess my serious favourite quote comes from Oliver Cromwell (wasn't actually a King but close enough): "I would rather have a plain russet-coated captain that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that which you call 'a gentleman' and is nothing else".

5. If you were stranded somewhere what musical instrument would you want to have with you?

A. No question on this, got to be my guitar, she's an absolute beauty, would have to be that!

6. Any shout outs?

A.Yeah quite a few:

- My Girlfriend
- Majora
- Hiloxam
- My Nu Leng
- Pusherman
- Jack Norman
- Mike Hindle at Immersed Audio
- John at Digital Pirate Material
- Everyone feeling my tunes!

Preview Clips of the 'Heat Up' EP

Plus we are giving away this exclusive Corporal F tune that is not on the EP called 'Let Go'

Bay Area Bass Vol.3 HNHLP021

2012-03-19T09:54:00.003-07:00

"Pooling the best of San Francisco's 2-step, future garage and bass scene, Hot N Heavy's third volume in this series is a top source of some seriously impressive, upcoming talent. Kasio's opening "Back To The Garage" is straight-up stunning, with incredibly deep oceanic pads filtered down magnificently to a drop of crunchy and twitchy drums. Similarly, Red Army, Reilly Steel, Commodore 69 and Ground Control all prove more than a match for British kindred spirits like Joy O, Pearson Sound and the Night Slugs crew." - Juno Download (3.23.2012)

We're proud to present the next chapter of our best selling compilation Bay Area Bass. Currently sitting at #1 on Juno's Bass Albums charts volume three features Various Artists: Afterburner, Bad Looks, Commodore 69, Dj Dials, Fishstix, Ground Control, Jack Buser, Kasio, Konnekt, Red Army, Reilly Steel, So What and Sublo. All offer a tasty and unique side of Bass Music that is sure to get any dance floor moving. We hope you enjoy this compilation as much as we do. Ez Listening! Album Artwork and Photo by Stella Zubeck.

Available to buy March 19th 2012 on Beatport, Boomkat, and Juno Download