Pleasurekraft & Umek @ Webster Hall 3/9 Reviewed

Webster Hall’s marquee was lit up Saturday night with the names Pleasurekraft & Umek, a curious combination for those unfamiliar with their music. It was a warm day in New York City, the warmest since the fall, and the City was packed with people enjoying the warmer weather, out and about, but Webster played host [...]

UMEK & Pleasurekraft “Korea” Out Now

Umek & Pleasurekraft released a track entitled “Korea” on Umek’s own 1605 label. The track is the perfect blend of Umek’s dark and deep tech house with Pleasurekraft’s charming and cheerful style. It’s a sly battle of melody, rhythm, chords, and progressions. “Korea” is definitely on the roster to be played between the two in [...]

UMEK & Uto Karem “Eternity”

House music producers, UMEK and Uto Karem, have collaborated to create “Eternity,” an Agile Recordings release that is likely to become a fan-favorite track among fans of Euro-house, minimal, and old school house music. This track supplies dancey rhythm and rolling basslines that are sure to have dance clubs moving worldwide. “Eternity” is a production [...]

UMEK “I Need You”

This is a pure house track that reels you in through a soothing, euphoric rhythm. “I Need You” is the latest number from Slovenian house curator, UMEK, who continually produces tight compositions that drip with sensuality. “I Need You” is the type of tune you put on as a precursor to an evening out and [...]

Umek “Spank!”

Out now on Dutch powerhouse label, Spinnin’ Records, is UMEK’s “Spank!”. This new track by the Slovenian DJ/producer continues UMEK’s tradition of dancey beats and brilliant house production. The dancey rhythm of “Spank!” supplied by its rolling basslines and pulsing synth progressions would never be out of place at any EDM event, from the biggest [...]

UMEK “It Is Simple But It Works Like Fcuk” Out Now w/ Remixes

Slovenian DJ/producer Umek has released his newest single “It Is Simple But It Works Like Fcuk”, as a release of 1605 Music Therapy. As the title suggests, the song is simple, as a sort of back-to-basics dance track, with subtle bass and not much layering at all. However, as the title also suggests, it works, [...]

Carl Cox ‘The Revolution Recruits’ Line-Up Unveiled at Space Ibiza

Summer is this close to being in full effect and the amplified getaways have only begun! Returning to Space in Ibiza for its 11th year, Carl Cox and Safehouse Management have unveiled their final line-up for The Revolution Recruits. Bringing in renowned and new global talent, the Ibiza dance experience will include Fatboy Slim, John [...]

Toolroom Records Launches Own Dedicated TV Channel

Arriving in 2003 with a focus on fresh, world-class talent and cutting-edge music, Toolroom Records sets the standard as one of the most respected dance labels in the world, has launched their very own TV Channel. Viewers can expect live artist interviews, exclusive behind the scenes, access to Toolroom Knights in Ibiza, London, Amsterdam & [...]

Carl Cox Announces North American Tour

After his phenomenal powerhouse performance at Ultra this year, we’ve all been anxiously-awaiting for Carl Cox to drop some tour dates our way. Fans will be delighted to hear that the legend just announced North American tour dates in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Buffalo, and Chicago. In addition, he revealed [...]