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Christian Vels Drops New EP Tech House Files Vol. 1

Published

1 year ago

July 3, 2025

Christian Vels Showcases His Artistic Growth with the Release of Tech House Files Vol. 1, a Genre-Driven EP Now Streaming on All Platforms

Christian Vels releases ‘Tech House Files Vol. 1’, a four-track EP built with the dancefloor in mind, after years of experimenting across multiple styles and fine-tuning his production craft. Now officially out and streaming on all platforms, the project marks his most focused work to date—fully embracing tech house after exploring genres like drum and bass and melodic house.

Christian Vels, who grew up in Vancouver and learned production independently, has previously collaborated with artists like Alix, Aleesia, and Elle Vee. While his early releases often explored different genres, this EP keeps its attention on tight percussive grooves and consistent club structure.

Track-by-Track Breakdown

1. Sam’s Intro

The opening track sets a solid rhythm from the first few bars. With looping drums and minimalist vocals, it acts as a warm-up for the rest of the EP. The track avoids overproduction and instead holds a consistent pulse, ideal for early set transitions or buildup moments.

2. So Was I (feat. Jaime Arin)

Jaime Arin’s vocals bring a soft contrast to the rigid tech house framework. The arrangement keeps things restrained while letting the vocals sit just enough above the instrumental to create texture. It’s a functional track, useful for longer mixes without pulling too much focus.

3. Electricity

This solo cut from Christian Vels keeps things steady with filtered synths, percussive layers, and a subtle bassline that never tries too hard. It plays its role effectively as a mid-EP piece that connects the heavier openers to the final peak.

4. Pump It Up (feat. Victoria Grant)

The highlight of the EP is a reimagined version of Danzel’s early 2000s dance track. Rather than a dramatic overhaul, Vels keeps the original’s hook intact but stretches it into a more underground frame. Victoria Grant’s vocal presence updates the track without overextending it, giving it new utility for modern sets.

A Steady Step Forward

This is not a concept EP or a genre-bending experiment. Tech House Files Vol. 1 is focused and intentional. The tracks are not trying to reinvent club music but instead contribute to it, offering DJs reliable cuts for high-tempo sets. There is no overuse of effects, no attempts to turn every track into a peak moment. The strength of this EP lies in its simplicity.

Final Take

Tech House Files Vol. 1 is a disciplined first entry in what could easily become a recurring series. It confirms Christian Vels’ growing place in the tech house space, marking a shift from exploratory releases to something with more definition. If future volumes continue with this level of restraint and structure, Vels may become a dependable name for DJs looking for straight-forward, crowd-tested cuts.

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BETH Turns Up the Energy With New Single ‘Wait’

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9 hours ago

October 8, 2026

Amy Farina

Scottish DJ and producer BETH posing with her hands under her chin in a black track jacket against a blue backdrop

Scottish producer BETH returns on The Cross Records with new single Wait, following a breakout 2026 of festival slots, Ibiza dates and Radio 1 support.

In the space of a year, BETH has gone from respected up and comer to a genuine festival act. Her debut on The Cross Records, “Keep It Movin’,” is closing in on 1 million streams, and she’s kept up a steady run of releases on labels like TSHA’s Jackfruit, Eats Everything’s Edible, and Melon Bomb Records, along with a well received remix of Karen Harding’s “Island.” That output has earned her support on BBC Radio 1, with plays from Sarah Story and Arielle Free.

Her live schedule has kept pace too. This year she’s played TRNSMT Festival, Sub Club, Cabaret Voltaire, and SWG3 in Scotland, Mas Que Nada in London, and Lakota in Bristol, plus Ibiza dates at Hï, Cova Santa, and Pikes.

“Wait” marks a step forward in her production. Where “Keep It Movin'” leaned into sultry, harmonic melodies, “Wait” goes bigger and brighter, built around euphoric piano chords, a driving 90s inspired break, and deep reese bass. It’s a feel good summer record from an artist whose rise shows no signs of slowing down.

Listen to “Wait” here: https://thecrossrecords.lnk.to/wait

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Deadlynoiz Breaks Bass House Boundaries In New Single ‘Rock The House’

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1 day ago

October 7, 2026

Mackenzie Morris

The ever-evolving Deadlynoiz is back with another new single ‘Rock The House’ adding to his stacked 2026 repertoire.

Stepping into the world of bass house for this track, Deadlynoiz has produced a hugely impactful hit brimmed with his hallmark strengths. ‘Rock The House’ is a fantastic showcase of his ability to design and blend together a myriad of creative synths to deliver powerful soundscapes. The track keeps pumping from start to finish but is dynamic in its energy shifting from the more melodic verses to the aggressive, bass face inducing choruses. Deadlynoiz is consistently looking to evolve his productions and has leaned into more experimental territories here with emphatic results.

His development as an artist is evident from both his productions and his accolades as he’s attracted the attention of LVLD Music. He’s dropped a slew of hits with them and is continuing to develop their relationship with the release of ‘Rock The House’ on their label. Since it’s release the track has already raked in thousands of streams and he’s pushed onto releasing even more music in ‘Magic’ and ‘Block.’ Now bringing in over 20,000 streams a month on Spotify it’s clear that Deadlynoiz’s hard work is paying off as his fanbase continues to grow.

‘Rock The House’ is another step forward in Deadlynoiz’s evolution in sound and development as an artist. With every release he’s proving his abilities in the studio and with the rate he’s working at, there’s plenty more to come.

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Scarper Drops ‘Off-Cuts (2014-2021)’ Compilation

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2 days ago

October 6, 2026

Dylan Smith

Scarper in an orange graphic T-shirt looking to the side in front of a dark metal grille

Scarper releases ‘Off-Cuts (2014-2021)’, a collection of eight unreleased tracks from the era behind his debut album ‘Warmer Squares’ and ‘E-Funk’.

UK artist Scarper has released ‘Off-Cuts (2014-2021)’, a hand-picked collection of eight previously unreleased tracks pulled from the same period that produced his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Warmer Squares’ and his 2020 dancefloor tune ‘E-Funk’, which has been experiencing a resurgence thanks to a recent physical release on a new imprint.

The project is exactly what it sounds like, Scarper going back through his studio archives and finding the demos, jams, and ideas from that era that were good enough to polish up and put out. “I realised I had quite a few demos, jams and ideas on my laptop from that period, some of which were decent enough to polish up and get out into the world,” he said. “It’s a snapshot of where I was musically at the time, so I thought I’d package them together as a retrospective rather than a proper release, giving people something to enjoy while I crack on with the next project.”

The eight tracks cover a lot of ground, from the epic opening chords of ‘Skynet’ to the acid squelches of ‘Steppe’ and the string arrangements of ‘Halocline’. It is the kind of release that rewards the people who have been paying attention, and sits comfortably alongside some of his best work.

Scarper has built his career almost entirely on his own terms, releasing through his own imprint Plexus Records and picking up support from Orbital, Laurent Garnier, Carl Craig, Rinse FM, BBC 6 Music, Mixmag, and DJ Mag along the way.