UMEK – Promo Mix 201380 [Free Download]

Here we have an amazing promo mix from the techno superstar Umek that was recorded live at Berghain in Berlin, Germany. This one hour promo mix will take you on a ride as Umek blends a perfect mix of pumping tech house tracks. After listening to this mix it is clear why Umek has been such a prominent force in the techno/tech house scene for so many years. Enjoy!

UMEK – Promo Mix 201380 Free Download

UMEK – I Need You (Original Mix)

The Slovenian master has been very busy lately, creating track after track over the last few months. Just a week after releasing “Spank!” through Spinnin’ Records, UMEK is out with a brand new release from his own 1605 label. Featuring the label’s distinctive, bizarre artwork and UMEK’s production expertise, “I Need You” makes quite an impression with its sexy vocal sample and nonstop, house beats. It’s a very different sound from “Spank!” but will certainly please fans of the deeper, tech house style. Take in the magnificent artwork and listen to the track below – the full release is up for grabs on Beatport.

UMEK – I Need You (Original Mix) | Beatport

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UMEK – Spank! (Original Mix)

UMEK’s new track “Spank!” was just released today off Beatport on the prestigious Spinnin’ Records. This track is a bit different than most of the legend’s productions, for not being released on his successful 1605 label and being much more housy than his usual huge techno tracks. Despite all of this, it’s easy to say that the track is flawless with its driving house beat, ‘spank’ vocal samples, and percussion elements. Give this one a listen and enjoy!

UMEK – Spank! (Original Mix) | Beatport

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UMEK – Kuzla Prevarantska (Original Mix)

If you’ve had enough wobbles today, or you just love good house music in general, we have something new here to share with you all. The legendary UMEK released his new single, “Kuzla Prevarantska”, which ironically means ‘cheating bitch’ in Slovenian – UMEK’s native language. Regardless of the track title, this ‘special track’ as he mentioned to his fans is nothing but a tech house gem from the veteran. The drum sections are fully filled alongside the bassline to keep you moving through this massive track, as well as a clever vocal sample to keep things interesting. Give this a listen and grab your copy on Beatport below!

UMEK – Kuzla Prevarantska (Original Mix) | Beatport

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Umek – 100% Sure (Original Mix)

Deeperfect and Umek have come together to bring you this groovy bass driven techno banger. One of the frontrunners and pioneers of the techno movement, Umek, has been coined one of the most influential figures in dance music and one of the best producers of techno. His perennial appearances on DJ Mag’s Top 100 supports these claims. Living up to the hype, Umek doesn’t disappoint with his newest release, “100% Sure”, with its bumpin’ bass line and the iconic Umek bounce. We’re 100% sure this is a dance floor destroyer so pick up this track today and be sure to check out our exclusive interview with Umek himself.

Umek – 100% Sure (Original Mix) | Beatport

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Techibeats Weekly Mix: Volume 5 [Free Download]

This week’s weekly mix has been brought to you by our very own Big Dog, aka Cameron Windsor. Cameron hails from Minnesota and is one of our reps here at Techibeats. The mix he has presented is a great blend of trance and house, and is a great addition to our weekly repertoire. As always, the mix is available for free, so be sure to grab your copy below.

Techibeats Weekly Mix: Volume 5 | Direct Download

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Interview: Umek

Renowned as one of the greatest techno DJ/producers to get behind the decks and as a pioneer in Slovenian dance music, Umek has helped define the realms of EDM far beyond just techno. He was a driving force in helping build the rave scene in Germany and Eastern Europe back in the early ’90s. Umek is also responsible for co-founding the highly influential techno labels Recycled Loops, Astrodisco, and 1605 – Sixteenofive. Since then, Umek has become a recognizable name all over the globe playing festivals world-wide and carrying out his residencies in Ibiza. Today Umek frequents DJ Mag’s Top 100 chart and is often a best seller on Beatport. On top of that, he recently won Best Beatport Artist in 2011 by staff pick, showing us that while he stays true to his original techno sound, Umek still remains a favorite among the newer generation. Our Ibiza representative, Shea Hausen got a chance to speak with the talented Umek. Check out the interview after the jump! [Read more...]

Umek & Mike Vale – Chosen (Original Mix)

As part of Umek and Mike Vale’s Chosen EP, Chosen displays that tech meets house groove that wasn’t expected by most people. “Chosen”, with its light touch of bass and full plump of swing, shows off its offbeat tech chords while cheeky little snare fills keep the rhythm section ticking over. Although minimal tech and tech house have been around for years, tech house artists are beginning to include more harder and electro elements which is perhaps why we are finally seeing this genre emerge again and make its way back to the top. This sub-genre is no longer one for the weak-bladdered.

UMEK & Mike Vale – Chosen (Original Mix) | Beatport

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Electric Daisy Carnival 2012 Las Vegas: Official Recap


Simply put, this weekend was UNREAL. It began Thursday morning with a five-hour excursion from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, stopping only once for our precious In-N-Out. After finally touching down at our suite at the Mandalay Bay, we made it down the strip to the Hardrock Hotel to meet up with the rest of the Techi Team. What then ensued could only be described as a night of complete debauchery, leading into the next morning ready to head back to Mandalay Bay, where our good friends Gregory Sills and Peter Sims, together known as Fista Cuffs, played the topless pool party. Now that the darkness was approaching, it was time to call the limo and make our way to the main event – the one and only Electric Daisy Carnival, Las Vegas. Continue on for a day by day recap of everything that went down at the Motorspeedway on this legendary weekend…

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UMEK & Olivier Giacomotto – Wombing EP

 

UMEK never falls short when it comes to producing top notch techno and tech house. The Slovenian DJ adds on to his storied career by teaming up with Definitive’s own Olivier Giacomotto to bring you this Detroit-style tech house track that I really am beginning to love. The groovy banger has dark, distorted kicks, and some acid synths to make for a phat jackin’ house track. Pick up the EP on Beatport today.

UMEK & Olivier Giacomotto – Wombing EP | Beatport