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Christian Vels Drops New EP Tech House Files Vol. 1
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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New EDM Friday July 17: Tiësto, David Guetta, MORTEN & More
New EDM Friday July 17 brings new music from Tiësto, Caleb Arredondo, MORTEN, David Guetta, Sara Landry, What So Not, and more.
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Deadlynoiz Drops New Bass House Track ‘No Sleep’
Deadlynoiz continues his steady release schedule this year with the new bass house track ‘No Sleep.’
From the word go Deadlynoiz grabs your attention with ‘No Sleep’ as its powerful driving low end kicks in. Much like his release schedule, this track is relentless as it keeps on pumping from start to finish with a heavy kick and wild synths. Deadlynoiz has a strong background in dubstep which is very apparent in this track from its sound design during the choruses. He manages to bring together several different aggressive lead sounds making each section sound diverse as well as delivering a bass face activating low end.
Deadlynoiz’s knack for creative sound design comes as no surprise as he has an impressive catalogue of dubstep and drum & bass to his name. Since kicking off the year with the monstrous dubstep banger ‘Lucid’ he’s since gone on to garner over 100,000 streams on Spotify. Taking inspiration from the likes of Kompany, MYR, and Teddy Killerz, he has already established a distinctive style which can take many artists years to find. With a remix competition win under his belt and a fast-growing fan base, there’s no doubt that Deadlynoiz is on the up.
‘No Sleep’ is another great addition to Deadlynoiz’s repertoire of hard-hitting tracks. He set out to make a song that people will just want to play loud and ‘No Sleep’ certainly fits the bill for that. With his unbelievable work rate, we’re sure to be hearing more from Deadlynoiz very soon.
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Finnish Duo Thomas Will Release 10th Anniversary Album ‘In House We Trust’
Thomas Will have had an astonishing music career since forming in 2016 making this year their 10th anniversary. To celebrate this huge milestone they’ve released the brand-new album ‘In House We Trust.’
The album is a spectacular display of everything that’s made Thomas Will so successful over the years with an incredibly impressive amalgamation of styles. ‘In House We Trust’ has influences from the worlds of future rave, deep house, progressive house, and many more genres which Tuomas Hukkanen and Wili-Veikko Nuutinen have brought together expertly. Their signature festival house style shines with their caption on Spotify for the album encapsulating the albums energy perfectly, “For the dancefloors.”
The opening track ‘For You’ kicks off the album with a sound tailor made for festivals which continues into the next few tracks. ‘Coutoure’ is a real high point on the album with an incredibly catchy bassline that’s sure to get fists pumping. The album then shifts more towards progressive house with the wonderfully euphoric ‘Back To Me’ and ‘Got No Love’ which add another dimension to ‘In House We Trust.’ Each song has new unique leads and bass sounds keeping each song feeling fresh showing the creative capabilities of Thomas Will. They display every bit of skill that’s come to be expected from the seasoned producers who always deliver immaculate dancefloor energy.
‘In House We Trust’ is a perfect celebration of Thomas Will’s illustrious career and shows why they’ve been so highly regarded over the last 10 years. Here’s to the next 10 years of fantastic festival house from the Finnish duo.
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