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Unpacking BLUPRNT: Exploring His Distinctive EDM Sound
Discover how Spotify’s algorithm introduced EDM House Network writer, Baroque Medusa, to BLUPRNT, a Chicago-based House music DJ and producer.
If there’s one algorithm that truly understands my love for EDM, it’s Spotify. It’s been 18 months since the music streaming platform introduced me to BLUPRNT, a Chicago-based House music DJ and producer, and I can confidently say that my life has been more vivid and upbeat ever since.
Spotify’s recommendation led me to follow BLUPRNT on Instagram, where he frequently goes live to share his latest musical creations. I was super excited when we connected, eventually leading to him agreeing to my very first interview for EDM House Network.
Using the elements that comprise creating an EDM track, let me paint a picture of BLUPRNT’s unique sound, likened to the stages of cooking bacon:
- Intro: BLUPRNT, like a master chef, prepares thick strips of bacon in a sizzling cast iron skillet.
- Build-Up: The bacon simmers, soaking up the rich, sizzling grease.
- Drop: It reaches that critical point where each strip is infused with savory flavors that your taste buds crave as the aroma fills the air.
- Breakdown: Flipping each strip to lock in the juicy goodness.
- Chorus/Hook: The satisfying moment when BLUPRNT’s skills earn your applause.
- Outro: Even after finishing, you crave more, hitting replay on BLUPRNT’s tracks.
How did the remix of Bebe Rexha’s ‘Chase It’ come about?
I have always been a big fan of Bebe Rexha’s music and really loved her new track ‘Chase It’, so I decided to put a BLUPRNT spin on it. I was really trying to give it this dark tech house feel that I could play out at shows.
Can you walk us through your creative process, or do you find that it varies?
I started producing back in 2015 while in high school. I had gotten a cracked version of Ableton and began messing around with it. For a good year I was flat out awful and nothing I made sounded good, however I was loving what I was doing. Like anything it takes a while to learn. For the first few year I was making future bass and pop EDM music but in 2020 decided to start creating house music and formed BLUPRNT.
Do you play any musical instruments?
I dabble with the piano! I took piano lessons when I was a kid but quit after about a year. My mom always said I would regret and here I am today wishing I stuck with it!
What triggers your creativity when creating a beat?
I think once I have a groove and baseline that I like I can build from there. I always start there and once I love that as a standalone, I can build a song around it!
Do you handle every aspect of creating your tracks, or are there other parties involved in the process?
I handle both the production and engineering on almost everything! Occasionally I will outsource the engineering on a track, but I tend to like to do it on my own because I know exactly what sound I am going for. It’s a lot of work but I also have fun doing it and its very satisfying when I have a finished product.
You’re currently touring in NY and Santa Barbara. Can we expect more shows for Summer’24?
Yes! I just announced my ‘Goin’ Wild Tour ‘ which will cover several cities in NY, CA, Philly, and Minneapolis! This is my first official tour and really hope to build off this one and hit more cities in the fall! There may be one or two more adds to this summer tour so be on the lookout!
How did your collaboration with Sherm on the track ‘Real Life’ come about?
Sherm has been a good friend for several years now. When I first moved to Chicago, he was someone who gave me my first opportunity with shows in the city and signed several of my tracks to Hood Politics. We had talked about getting a track going together for a couple years and it finally came together with ‘Real Life’. We had a blast making it together and are excited how’s its performed.
What have been some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced as a DJ so far?
Getting your name out there and building an authentic fan base is the toughest part. You really need to find a way to connect with people and I have found that people can see through any BS. I have tried to be my authentic self and engage with everyone. Tik Tok has been huge with doing this and a great way to post content that you wouldn’t normally post on Instagram.
Is there another artist you dream of collaborating with in the future?
Two artists that I have always looked up to are Matroda and Ship Wrek. Both of them are unbelievable producers and it would be so fun to get in the studio with them.
Are you doubling as the DJ for your upcoming wedding, or did your fiancée veto that idea? (BTW, Congratulations!)
My Fiancée has vetoed a BLUPRNT takeover of the wedding unfortunately. However, I have negotiated the after party, so we’ll have some Afters with BLUPRNT!
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Eduard Shyfrin’s blues-rock outfit, Shyfrin Alliance, announce two brand-new remixes of single ‘Whiskey Blues’ by house pioneer Todd Terry.
The remixes reimagine the smoky, guitar-driven atmosphere of the original track through Todd Terry’s signature dancefloor energy, blending deep grooves, rhythmic house beats, and soulful textures into a fresh crossover release designed for both club audiences and longtime fans alike.
Originally celebrated for its gritty storytelling and blues-infused sound, ‘Whiskey Blues’ takes on an entirely new dimension in this collaboration, introducing the band to electronic music listeners worldwide.
“Whiskey Blues is not just a song, it’s a state of the soul. The remixes were chosen not to replace the original feeling, but to give the songs emotions a new pulse, allowing it to reach people in a new way.”
Todd Terry, whose pioneering work helped define global house music culture, delivers not one but two, remix’s that balance classic club sensibilities with modern production, creating a track equally suited for late-night dancefloors and summer playlists.
Beyond his musical pursuits, Eduard Shyfrin is internationally recognized for a multifaceted career spanning science, business, philosophy, and the arts. Trained as a physicist and later emerging as a successful entrepreneur and industrial leader, he has built a reputation for integrating rigorous intellectual inquiry with creative expression.
In parallel with his business achievements, Shyfrin has devoted significant attention to philosophical and spiritual studies, authoring works that explore the intersection of ancient wisdom traditions, modern science, and human consciousness. This synthesis of disciplines informs the artistic vision behind Shyfrin Alliance, where music becomes another medium for reflection, meaning, and emotional connection.
Stay tuned, as the Todd Terry mixes of ‘Whiskey Blues’ touch down.
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www.soundcloud.com/shyfrin-alliance
www.youtube.com/@ShyfrinAlliance
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HoTL Records bring together Allan Piziano, Luis Erre & Celeda with ‘Good Time’, landing just as the Ibiza season gets underway.
HoTL Records bring together three defining voices in house music with ‘Good Time’, a new collaboration between Latin house pioneer Allan Piziano, tribal house producer Luis Erre, and iconic vocalist Celeda, best known for her seminal ‘Dance Music Is The Answer’. The tune arrives as the Ibiza season gets underway and temperatures in the northern hemisphere continue to rise, landing at exactly the right moment for what it is.
Widely regarded as a leading figure in the Mexican Latin house scene, Allan Piziano joins forces with Venezuelan veteran Luis Erre, whose signature Electrotribal sound has made him a recognisable name across the global club circuit. Together they craft a driving, club-ready groove built on rhythmic percussion and tech basslines, with Celeda’s commanding vocal presence anchoring the whole thing. Her voice has topped global dance charts for decades, and on Good Time it delivers the same sense of dancefloor liberation that made her a house music icon in the first place.
Good Time captures the tribal-soul energy that defines the HoTL Records catalogue and is the kind of record that builds momentum across a season rather than peaking on release day. As the summer stretch begins in earnest, it is already shaping up as one to watch on floors that lean toward the Latin and tribal side of house.
Connect:
www.facebook.com/allanpizianoo
www.facebook.com/djluiserre
www.instagram.com/allanpiziano
www.instagram.com/luiserreoficial
www.soundcloud.com/celeda-official
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David Tort & Justine Sainte release “L’Amour Français”, a 2026 rework of the French house classic “Bel Amour”.
David Tort and Justine Sainte have released L’Amour Français on HoTL Records, bringing a 2026 update to Bel Amour, one of the recognizable classics from the French House movement. The original carried through the early 2000s club circuit with real chart history, reaching No. 23 on the UK Official Singles Chart and No. 4 on the UK Official Dance Singles Chart, which makes this new version feel connected to more than just nostalgia. With L’Amour Français, David Tort and Justine Sainte keep the filtered disco feel and familiar vocal that made Bel Amour stand out, while moving it into a current House and Tech House setting through both a Radio Mix and an Extended Mix. It brings the sun soaked feel of the original into a 2026 club release that gives longtime house listeners a direct link to the classic, while introducing it to a newer generation through a version made for today’s dancefloors.
Bel Amour’s Place In The French House Story
Bel Amour came from a French House period where disco filtered production, repeated vocal phrases, and longer club mixes gave house records a clear identity across both radio and DJ playlists. The original’s appeal was not only in its groove, but in the way the vocal carried the record, giving it a warm and instantly familiar hook that stayed connected to the early 2000s sound. That balance helped Bel Amour reach beyond a short lived club moment, with its UK chart placements showing that the track had a real presence outside underground spaces.
L’Amour Français carries that recognition through the original vocal, giving David Tort and Justine Sainte a clear link to Bel Amour while leaving enough room for the 2026 version to stand on its own. They keep that part close to the heart of the song, letting the original’s disco warmth remain clear while the production gives it more pressure for today’s House and Tech House sets. It keeps the connection to Bel Amour easy to hear without making the new version feel like it is only looking back at the early 2000s.
L’Amour Français Brings The Classic Vocal To HoTL Records
With L’Amour Français released through HoTL Records, the rework also lands in a label space that makes sense for David Tort’s long running place in house music. The two version release gives the track different points of entry, with the Radio Mix keeping the song direct for streaming and the Extended Mix giving DJs more room to work with the vocal inside a longer arrangement. That format keeps the release connected to the way house records have always travelled between casual listeners and club use, especially when the vocal is strong enough to carry both versions.
Justine Sainte also strengthens the French identity at the centre of the release, from the title L’Amour Français to the return of a vocal tied so closely to Bel Amour. The updated production does not overcrowd the original reference, which is important for a song that depends on listeners feeling that connection straight away. Instead, David Tort and Justine Sainte give the classic enough space to be recognized while pushing it into a firmer 2026 club version through its bassline, percussion, and Tech House edge.
For longtime House listeners, L’Amour Français brings back a familiar French House vocal with enough care to keep the original character intact. For newer listeners, it introduces Bel Amour through a version that feels current without losing the disco filtered feel that made the original stand out. Across both mixes, David Tort and Justine Sainte turn the rework into more than a simple throwback, giving L’Amour Français its own place on HoTL Records while keeping the classic close enough to be felt from the first listen.
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