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Strictly Rhythm is one of the most influential house music labels, founded in 1989 by Mark Finkelstein and Gladys Pizarro. Known for its ability to discover talent and release over 700 tracks, the label balanced underground credibility with mainstream success. Key milestones include hits like Reel 2 Real‘s "I Like To Move It" and Ultra Naté’s "Free", shaping house music‘s evolution. Despite setbacks in the 2000s, it relaunched in 2007, embraced digital platforms, and remains a cornerstone for DJs and electronic music fans today… View the full article

About Xstatic Summer Festival will return to Cattows Farm on the 16th of August 2025! For a one-day festival to celebrate 20 years of the brand! There will be a range of world-class DJs playing everything from House, Trance, Hard House, and more! The event will start at 12 pm on the 16th of August until 1:30 am. DJs Tall Paul | Lisa Lashes | Brandon Block | Rob Tissera | Lisa Pin-Up | Anne Savage | Danny Bond | John O'Callaghan | Giuseppe Ottaviani | Tidy Boys | JFK | Andy Farley | Amber D | Seb Fontaine | Alex P | Joe Hunt | Jon Pleased Wimmin | Lisa pin up | Soul Mass Transit System | Lisa Luxx | Schak | camrinwatsin | Doctor Feelgood Music Genres House | Trance | Techno | Hard House | Old Skool Tickets https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leicester/Cattows-Farm/Xstatic-Summer-Festival-2025/40445458/ Flyers Calendar

More than 600 of the planet’s finest electronic music artists will perform across 16 captivating stages during two magical weekends. One of the world’s largest and most talked about music festivals, Tomorrowland, makes its return to Boom, Belgium for its 19th edition during the summer of ’25. Set to unveil a whole new world across [...] The post Tomorrowland Belgium 2025 Lineup Announced appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Organic house has been steadily climbing the charts for over five years, and for good reason – it’s versatile. Whether you’re adding it to a playlist, vibing at a daytime party, or spinning it in a club, the genre’s slower, groove-focused rhythms and atmospheric vibes adapt seamlessly to any setting. What makes it stand out, though, is its emphasis on space. The gaps between drum hits and melodic notes are just as critical as the notes themselves. Reverb tools like Aurora are central to crafting this signature spaciousness, but it’s not as simple as slapping on effects and calling it a day. Creating dreamy, flowing tracks that still hit with impact on a club system requires thoughtful strategies. This article will guide you through practical techniques for balancing organic house’s airy, atmospheric qualities with the punch and clarity needed for larger sound systems... The post 6 reverb tricks for punchy organic house first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

Overview Write your next House track within 22 minutes, no music theory required. HouseEngine turns your chord progressions into expressive piano rhythms, deep basslines, catchy melodies, and sparkling arpeggios. Feed HouseEngine with your chords and the plug-in generates authentic and professional MIDI patterns for you. No fiddling around with mismatching MIDI packs anymore. All output will be in tune with your original chords! Fast results, easy to use Have you ever struggled with writer's block when you wrote your next House track? Did the basslines feel weak? Were the keys "somewhat OK" , and the melodies only so-so? You can leave all this behind. HouseEngine is a plug-in (VST, AU) that generates new catchy melodies, funky basslines, and memorable hooks from your MIDI chord progressions automatically. The concept is simple: Load HouseEngine on a track of your DAW. Open the plug-in and import your MIDI chord progression. Or let HouseEngine generate a chord progression for you. You can see a big list of presets now. Select a preset, then press play in your DAW for a preview. Do you like a preset? Drag and drop the MIDI field to your DAW. The plug-in will copy the MIDI data to your DAW then. Dedicated to House producers of all skill levels Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced pro, HouseEngine is for you. With built-in music theory, you'll be making great music in no time, even if you don't have a lot of experience. Using HouseEngine is like having a co-producer at your side that helps you create professional, genre-specific music faster than ever. And for pros, HouseEngine can help you explore new styles and get inspiration, as well as make standard tasks like creating basslines and stabs faster and easier. Plus, you can try out multiple ideas quickly. This will reduce friction and improve your music production process. As a pro user, you will also love the built-in mass exporter. Re-use the created content on many different devices and build your own library. Fast workflow. Easy MIDI export HouseEngine is designed to give you instant results within seconds. You can use preset categories and tags to find the right presets quickly. The interface makes it easy to export the generated melodies. Simply click on the MIDI field behind a HouseEngine preset and drag it to a track of your DAW. The Engine will export the generated melodies as standard MIDI files, compatible with any DAW. You can then work on the notes however you like. Use all the tools of your DAW to craft something completely unique - or simply leave the notes as they are. The Pro version also includes a built-in mass-exporter. When you click on the "Export" button, you can write hundreds and hundreds of generated phrases directly to a folder on your computer. The perfect way to build your own collection of ready-to-use MIDI files. Finish your songs and get them out there With all the inspiration at your fingertips, it's easy to quickly create a new song. Use the free time to tweak your sound design and finish your songs. Out of the hundreds of presets, you will always find a melody that sticks out and makes your song shine. Promised. And when you play your album to your friends, they won't be able to tell which tunes are from your "co-producer" and which are from you. Bring your songs up to label quality in no time. Five specialized tools in one HouseEngine consists of several different tools, combined in one interface. Each of them utilizes specific, genre-optimized algorithms: 1. Chord Progression Generators HouseEngine contains various chord progression generators to get you started even quicker. Choose one of the optimized generator algorithms and the Engine will calculate a new chord progression for you. Create dozens of progressions within seconds and keep working with what you like. 2. Bassline Creator Generate fitting basslines to get your track grooving. Different styles are available to match the feeling of your track perfectly. From juicy and funky to pulsating and energetic. With and without melodies. 3. Arpeggiator Arpeggios are an all-time favorite in many House sub-genres. Whether you create Progressive House or anything else, these presets will drive your track forward. 4. Keys Engine Funky stabs and delicious piano phrases are important for many House tracks. Whether you use them as your main instrument or to add some background rhythm. Take a look at the "keys" section to find different playing styles. 5. Melody Module HouseEngine supports a variety of different melody concepts. Choose from staccato and polyphonic melodies, or experiment with layered rhythms and legato strings. Both melodies with short notes and long notes are available. + Bonus features Several other preset categories are available to enhance your tracks. Add stabs, plucks, and strings to your compositions. All these features will save you a lot of time and get you out of writer's block. Whether you are an experienced musician or don't know anything about music theory. Suitable for all House styles HouseEngine comes with a big list of presets for all sub genres. The influences reach from classics like Frankie Knuckles, Larry Heard, and Stardust to the modern sounds of top labels like Defected, Toolroom, or Spinnin' Deep. The content includes evergreen elements like funky piano sections and time-tested basslines as well as generatively modified phrases and melodies that top producers would use. Works hand in hand with other Engines The genre tools HouseEngine, ChilloutEngine, and TranceEngine are separate and independent plug-ins. All Engines support different genres. And they contain distinct presets and chord progression generators. But they also work hand in hand if needed. All Engines share a similar workflow and interface. This makes it easy to use them side by side. You can copy a chord progression in the chords page of one product and then import it from the starting page of the second one. The Engines also share a "Recent chord progressions" list. This way you can spice up your song with influences from different genres. Buy once, use it forever. On all your devices When you purchase HouseEngine, you will receive your personal serial. You can use this serial on any of your own computers, even on multiple devices at the same time. No online activation needed. Just download the demo and enter your serial. All future updates are free forever, there are no recurring fees. Buy now and use HouseEngine for years to come. All rights belong to you + unique melodies Of course, you can use all generated phrases and melodies in your own productions. Whether you do a commercial release, write songs together with friends, or produce a track for another person: As long as you use the generated MIDIs as part of a musical composition, everything is fine. If you want to distribute the generated files as an own bundle (e.g. if you want to create a commercial or free MIDI pack), you will need to buy a HouseEngine Pro license. The Pro version also contains a MIDI mass-exporter that will make it easy for you to create hundreds of files within seconds. Are you worried that your songs and melodies will sound the same as someone else's? You don't have to! You can read more about this here. Homepage https://feelyoursound.com/houseengine/ Introduction & Walkthrough

Organic house music has dominated the scene over the past few years and for a good reason. It’s a genre that thrives in different spaces – perfect for daytime parties where fans don’t need to stay out until dawn to catch their favorite DJs as much as it does on and the fact that rich melodies and textures drive it, organic house works as well in clubs as it does for casual listening. Its melodic focus makes these tracks memorable, sticking with listeners long after the track ends. That’s what makes the best organic and progressive house tracks so replayable. For producers looking to make their mark in this space, the Beatport Top 10 Charts are a goldmine of insight. By digging into these chart-toppers, you’ll uncover the production techniques that capture audiences right now. In this article, we’re breaking down today’s best organic house tracks, analyzing the specific moves that elevate them... The post 7 production moves chart-topping organic house producers are using first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

Tracklist: As voted for by the DI.FM listeners. These are the top 10 Progressive tracks in November 2024, based on 4,500+ votes on 460 tracks. http://www.di.fm/progressive [00:00:00] Lightning Effect – Let Me Breathe (Allex Remix) – Prognosis [00:05:51] Fractal Architect – Panopticon (Original Mix) – Movement Limited [00:10:20] Skyline Project – Kalopsia (Skua Remix) – Soluna Music [00:17:24] Christopher Ivor – Hathor (Original Mix) – Alafair Spoke [00:22:05] Jack Willard – Nightshift (Extended Mix) – Immersed [00:27:15] Milkwish, Van Dope – Rivers (Original Mix) – JEE Productions [00:31:52] Missus – Absolute Reality (Extended Mix) – Polyptych [00:39:31] Roland (UA), Odarka, Rhytmograph – Kotlyarevsky (Extended Dub Mix) – Polyform [00:43:54] Jimpy – Real DJs (Aubrey Fry Deep Remix) – Rhythm Cult [00:50:43] Paul van Dyk – For An Angel (LOUT Remix) – VANDIT Records View the full article

As voted for by the DI.FM listeners. These are the top 10 Progressive tracks in October 2024, based on 4,800+ votes on 450 tracks. [00:00:00] An Sinewave – Light in the Darkness (Original Mix) – Soluna Music [00:07:09] Cendryma – Interference (Original Mix) – Pattern [00:14:02] Ritchie Haydn – In A Dream (Club Mix) – Blue Magenta [00:18:46] Taleon & Integral Bread – Ataraxia (Extended Mix) – Univack [00:25:19] Craig Kennan – Aphrodite (Original Mix) – Freegrant Music [00:30:16] Ophanim – Libra (Extended Mix) – Immersed [00:33:23] Thaddeus (US) – Touch Me (Original Mix) – Critical Elements [00:40:22] Julian Bast, Herr Bernhardt – Joy (Original Mix) – Aviary Recordings [00:46:05] Sidekick – Deep Fear (Mindtone & Stone Van Brooken Edit) – White Label [00:51:03] Jimpy – Real DJs (Pico Boulevard Remix) – Rhythm Cult View the full article YouTube Soundcloud

Tracklist: [00:00:00] qoob – My Heroes (Original Mix) – Lost Language [00:06:59] Zy Khan, Madison Palmer – Hearts and Minds (Extended Mix) – Krafted Underground [00:11:57] Kamilo Sanclemente – Into The Dark (VlØøt Remix) – Move Music Productions [00:18:56] Milkwish, Van Dope – Rivers (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix) – JEE Productions [00:23:54] Stan Kolev, Paul Thomas – Revelations (Das Pharaoh Extended Remix) – UV [00:28:36] Kamilo Sanclemente, Zalvador – Elyseum (Weird Sounding Dude Extended Remix) – UV [00:33:48] Darin Epsilon – Tengri (Extended Mix) – Perspectives Digital [00:37:42] Dan Sushi – Dark Pixel (Original Mix) – Dear Deer [00:40:32] BLR – Endless (Extended Mix) – Armind (Armada) [00:45:57] Engelbert – Compassie ft. Luke van Veen – 3RD Act View the full article

Tracklist: [00:00:00] Peter Close – Sundogs (Original Mix) – OLD SQL Recordings [00:07:21] Airbas – Never Leave (Extended Mix) – Interplay Flow [00:12:10] Dylhen – Overdrive – Pattern [00:17:28] Sleepless Skies – Venus Rising (Original Mix) – JEE Productions [00:22:47] Votekick – Let Me Fall (Original Mix) – Big Toys Production [00:27:05] Marcos – Human (Extended Mix) – FSOE Argento [00:32:48] Solarstone, Obie Fernandez – Evensong (Original Mix) – Pure Progressive [00:39:30] Three Drives On A Vinyl – Greece 2000 (Into The Ether Sunset Rework) – Not On Label [00:44:18] Matt Ether – Future (Original Mix) – NuHouse [00:49:20] deadmau5 – Quezacotl (Original Mix) – mau5trap View the full article

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YouTube Soundcloud Tracklist [00:00] Pashaa – Perfume (Original Mix) – Nicksher Music [06:55] Votekick – Haunted by You (Original Mix) – Sounds Of Meow [11:41] Nortio, Moti Brothers – Come Closer To Me (Original Mix) – Truesounds Music [16:49] David Zen – The Creators (Original Mix) – Deepersense Music [22:58] Thaddeus (US) – Dreamer (Original Mix) – Prognosis [29:33] Thaddeus (US) – The Flight (Focus FL Remix) – Prognosis [36:18] Around Us – I Got This (Lemon8 MeloTech Remix) – Manual Music [42:44] Darin Epsilon – Janissaries (Extended Mix) – Perspectives Digital [47:52] Far Distance – Keep On Moving – Perspectives Digital [52:01] Ginchy, Homura feat. Lydia Lyon – Freedom – Axiom View the full article

hello all, i am new on here, was just wonderin if any1 is in 2 house or breaks on here? it is what i play, and was wonderin which other dj's r in 2 it...