Category Archive: Feature

SGR #176 – Dave Angel & Alex Preda

Welcome to Subdivisions #175, join host Merlyn Martin as he presents guest mixes from legendary UK Techno DJ/Producer Dave Angel from Bedrock Rec, Tronic Rec, R&S Rec. Hour two features Romanian DJ/Producer Alex Preda from Manual Music.    About Dave Angel: A part of the very fabric of the UK techno scene, Dave Angel’s status as an erudite …

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SGR #175 – Steve Parry & Myxzlplix

Howdy Techno Citizens, welcome to Subdivisions #175. This weeks episode is hosted by Merlyn Martin and features guest mixes from Steve Parry from Bedrock Rec, Selador Rec – Liverpool UK, and Myxzlplix from Sunclock, Kodawari – San Diego, USA.   About Steve Parry: There are DJs that are instantly recognisable because of their standing in the scene, …

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SGR #174 – Martin Waslewski & Merlyn Martin

Welcome back to the all new Subdivisions #174. This weeks two hour journey features German DJ/Producer Martin Waslewski from Mother Recordings. Host Merlyn Martin plays new music in hour one from Richi Whitehead, Stefano Noferini & Metodi Hristov, Tigerskin Feat. Grambow, Fabian Schumann and many, many more! About Martin Waslewski: Listening to Martin Waslewski is like a journey, on …

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SGR #173 – Markus Mehta & Merlyn Martin

It’s good, it’s real good! Welcome to Subdivisions #173 a two hour journey of the best new sounds from the global underground. This weeks show features Markus Mehta from Loot Recordings, Electronic Soul, Kling Klong Rec – Munich, Germany. Host Merlyn Martin plays new music in hour one from Compact Grey, Joy Wellboy, Brett Gould, David Keno, …

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SGR #172 – Santiago Salazar & Merlyn Martin

An incredible all new Subdivisions #172 with Santiago Salazar from ICAN Productions, Motech Records – Los Angeles, USA. Host Merlyn Martin plays new music in hour one from Christian Nielsen, saytek, La Fleur, Stewart Wilson, and many, many more! About Santiago Salazar: Santiago Salazar aka DJ S2 started deejaying in the early ’90s inspired by mix tapes his brother was bringing back …

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Track of the Week – SGR 171 – September 2015

      Discjoker – Mermaids – REK Records Spacey, atmosphere, with melody, what else would you need for a track of the week! This week we picked Disckjokers – Mermaids on REK Rec, a solid moody number, kind of progressive on a chilled out nu-disco tip. The perfect way to end the show! – …

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SGR #171 – Merlyn Martin

New week, new music, new show! Welcome to Subdivisions #17!, mixed, and hosted by Merlyn Martin. Take a listen to this two hour journey featuring some of the most upfront sounds from the Global Underground!    About Subdivisions 171: We receive a metric ton of new music each month for consideration to be played on the …

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SGR #170 – Josh Caffe & Merlyn Martin

Subdivisions #170, two hours of The Best New Sounds from the Underground! This weeks guest, Josh Caffe from Get Up Recordings, Nervous Records – London, UK. Host Merlyn Martin plays new music in hour one from Deep Active Sound, Melodymann, Dantiez Saunderson, Martin Villeneuve, Mauro Picotto, and many, many more!   About Josh Caffe: East London resident …

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SGR #169 – Discodelia & Hector Merida

Subdivisions #169, hosted by Merlyn Martin with guest Discodelia from Voyeur Music, Code 33 Rec – Madrid, Spain.   Hour one mixed by Hector Merida who showcases new music from Woody McBride, Rick Wade, Dick Johnson, e’ Antonio and Dorian, Italo Bros, Marcos Lys and many, many more!    Discodelia                          Download …

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Track of the Week – SGR 168 July 2015

      SeizeTheBeat – Portland Rain – Dimentique This weeks Track of the Week is quick but sweet at 3 min, 30 sec . I was sucked into the downtempo vibe, and haunting minimal vocal sample. Proof that less is more!  – Merlyn Martin    

SGR #168 – Monkey Brothers & Merlyn Martin

Merlyn Martin is back at the helm for Subdivisions #168, two hours of grooving underground sounds! This weeks guests, Monkey Brothers from Parallel Label, Society 3.0, Hidden Music, – Madrid, Spain. New music in hour one from  Playmode, Myxzlplix, Third Son, Demarkus Lewis feat. Marissa Guzman, Sebo K, and many, many more!   About Monkey Brothers: …

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Track of the Week – SGR 167 July 2015

    Bendejo – Unravel – Adjunct Audio  This track opens up with this delicious and alluring ambient intro..that provides the perfect time for those ghostly piano keys….. once you think the track is going a certain direction the 4/4 comes in and that’s where this masterpiece lures you into groove mode.  This is one …

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SGR #167 – Cosmic Cowboys & Hector Merida

Subdivisions #167, with Italian DJ/Producers Cosmic Cowboys from Bedrock Rec, Endless Rec.  Host Hector Merida showcases new music in hour one from System Of Survival, Joeski, Gulivert, Fred Siera,  Dj Le Roi, Nicola Baldacci, and Alex Pinana and Many more!    About Cosmic Cowboys: A musical project created by good friends Nico and Kaled out of Venice Italy …

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Track of the Week – SGR 166 July 2015

      Mojo Rising – Vibin’ (Original Mix) – Cold Busted One of my favorite tracks right now.  This is the kind of track that chills you out but nod your head at the same time.  This track carries a nice thick vibe and its been on repeat for me since I got it.  …

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SGR #166 – Dimitri Nakov & Hector Merida

Welcome to Subdivisions #166, hosted by Hector Merida who showcases some deep Nu-Disco vibed tracks in hour one.  We are excited to have a guest mix from French born DJ/Producer, Ibiza Spain based Dimitri Nakov from Never Say Never, Suara Rec, Saved Records.    About Dimitri Nakov: Our guest Dimitri Nakov’s career dates all the way back to the 90’s …

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Track of the Week – SGR 165 June 2015

    JAMMHOT – SEE ME RIGHT [Lost my Dog] Straight up FEEL GOOD House, what else do I really need to say. I absolutely loved this track on the first listen, this was a refreshing find in my in box for sure. This track is a return to form from one of my favorite House lables. …

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SGR #165 – Edoardo Marvaso & Merlyn Martin

Subdivisions #165, two hours of rock blocking, deep grooving underground sounds! Join host Merlyn Martin and this weeks guest –  Italian born, Ibiza based DJ/Producer Edoardo Marvaso from Chronovision Ibiza, and Vapour Recordings.  New music in hour one from Sybee, Fred Siera, Milos PesovicRobert DB, Jack Floyd and many many more!   About Edoardo Marvaso: Edoardo Marvaso started spinning …

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Track of the Week – SGR 164 May 2015

        Soft Knees – Lost Tapes (Original Mix) [Bonzail Elemental] What do you get when you cross lush keys, vocal dubs, an electric guitar solo with a touch of seductive drums?  Perfection.  This is a sexy song.  It’s the only way I can truly describe it.  This song chills me out.  Makes …

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SGR #164 – Robot Needs Oil & Hector Merida

Welcome to Subdivisions #164, this weeks host Hector Merida is back at the helm showcasing the latest and greatest Underground Sounds. We are excited to have a guest mix from Polish DJ/Producer, Manchester UK based Robot Needs Oil from Klang Gymnastik, Definitive Recordings, Sex Panda Records. We have played many of his tracks and remixes …

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Track of the Week – SGR 163 May 2015

    Usmev – Funny Honey feat. Bleu Renee [MBF LTD] Something about a deep grooving, slow building, lower slung house track that grabs me; throw in a catchy female vocal and BAMM! MBF LTD bringing the goods on this one, Usmev – Funny featuring Bleu Renee is CATCHY for sure, at least for this old …

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SGR #163 – Sean Ray & Merlyn Martin

Welcome to the deep grooving Subdivisions #163, this weeks guest is Los Angeles DJ / Producer Sean Ray from Nervous Records, Motech Rec, Bullet:Dodge, and notyourjukebox.com. Host Merlyn Martin showcases the latest Underground Sounds in hour one from Oz Romita & Chrono, O.D.Math, Cristian Viviano, Lewis Boardman, Vinny Villbass, Martin Eyerer, Crom & Thanh, and many more!

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Track of the Week – SGR162 April 2015

    Tiefschwarz – Do Me feat. Khan (Frank Wiedemann Orchestra Remix) [Watergate Records] In these days of so much hype and sameness on the electronic music front it was a pleasant superise to receive Tiefschwarz ” Do Me feat. Khan” (Frank Wiedemann Orchestra Remix) from our friends at Watergate Records. I am never let down …

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SGR #162 – Dave Seaman & Merlyn Martin

We’re BACK!! Welcome to Subdivisions #162, with this weeks guest, legendary DJ / Producer Dave Seaman from Selador Recordings, Global Underground Records, and Toolroom Recordings, UK.  Host Merlyn Martin showcases the Best New Sounds from the Global Underground in hour one from the likes of Definition, Woody McBride, Mark Broom, Satoshi Tomiie, Myxzlplix and many, many more! About …

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Track of the Week – SGR161 April 2015

      Howling – Signs (Album Version) [Monkeytown Records] What a haunting catchy track, deep soul here for sure. The stripped back intro = perfect, the higher register male vocal = perfect, the just enough percussion and shuffle = Fantastic. Really looking forward to the full release in May – MM          

SGR #161 – Rennie Foster & Merlyn Martin

A new month a new show, welcome to Subdivisions #161, featuring Vancouver B.C Producer/DJ Rennie Foster from RF Music, Transmat, F-Communication. Host Merlyn Martin showcases the neweset underground sounds in hour one from Usmev, Emiliano Martini, AFFKT feat. Sutja Gutierrez, Lars Wickinger, Josh Love, Nonfiction and   and many, many more! About Renni Foster: Rennie Foster has been a …

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Subdivisions #058 feat. Wally Lopez

Howdy Technohouse Citizens! Welcome to Subdivisions episode 058 featuring a guest mix from Wally Lopez from La Factoria Records, Spain. In hour one this episode features tracks from Electronic Youth, Kellerkind, Matteo Floris, Kerkez, Margot, Alessandro Diga, Carl Taylor and many, many more!    A bit about Wally Lopez: Born in Madrid, San Blas, 1976; A perfect way to start a Biography on …

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Track of the Week – SGR160 March 2015

      De Fantastiske To – Pust (Trulz & Robin Remix) [Trunkfunk Records] Loving this deep groover from Norwegian duo De Fantastiske To. Really love the detroit forward tones and vibe of the Trulz & Robin Remix, you can never go wrong with a lower slung Detroit Soul vibe! Click to stream and listen before its release on April …

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SGR #160 – Rob Slac & Merlyn Martin

We’re back at it with Subdivisions #160, featuring special guest Rob Slac from Chillin Music, Orlando Florida – USA.  Host Merlyn Martin showcases new sounds in hour one from Unders feat. Veerle & Ravelli, Satoshi Fumi, Christian Nielsen, Marcus Saudy and many, many more! About Rob Slac: For nearly 20 years, Central Florida-native and Chillin Music record-slinger, Rob Slac has …

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SGR #159 – Dr. Motte & Hector Merida

We’re back with Subdivisions Global Radio Show #159. Join host Hector Merida as he showcases new music from Alex Tepper, Simone De Biaso, Fynn and many more. Our guest this week is the legendary German DJ, Producer,and founder of the Love Parade,  Dr. Motte! About Dr. Motte: One man who, if anyone does, qualifies for …

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March Label Spotlight: Chillin Music

In 2004, Chillin Music emerged on the scene with a prescription for success– “Working Together for the Music” Ten years later, after many 12″ Records, Chillin has evolved into one of the premiere independent dance music record labels throughout the world. Chillin releases include work by heavyweights Oliver Klein, Tom Flynn, Sasse, Pezzner, Gavin Herlihy, …

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SGR #158 – Patrick Daniels & Myxzlplix

Subdivisions Global Radio Episode 158 gets heavy on the house tip with an essential mix. Setting it off in hour 1 is host Myxzlplix who gets deep with tracks from Full Intention, Detroit Swindle, Christy Love, Piemont & of course much more. Returning for a 2nd visit is special guest Patrick Daniels. His exclusive mix …

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Track of the Week – SGR158 March 2015

Just one of the many tracks that highlight the “Born To Be Blue” LP, “Last Trumpet in Las Palmas” has that uber-cool jazz vibe you’d want to hear anytime. Doesn’t get any smoother than this. Check out the LP and the label for more.  – Hector Merida Mr. Echo – Last Trumpet in Las Palmas …

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Track of the Week – SGR157 February 2015

I am going to date myself here but this track is one of my favorites.  From today to back in the day when I became enamored with Hip Hop/Electro.  This track is timeless to me.  The production, the way it flows and the simplicity of it is what makes it stand out to me.  It …

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SGR #157 – Central Rodeo & Hector Merida

Subdivisions Global Radio gets deep, dark & dirty this week with 2 essential mixes for episode #157. Setting it off in hour 1 is host Hector Merida who gets deep with tracks from Dirty9,  Edviq, Dave Hornby, and much more. For hour #2, we’re proud to present an exclusive mix the fantastic duo called Central …

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SGR #156 – Joe Silva & Myxzlplix

A new week brings us a new episode with new sounds from the underground. Unleashing a set of new sounds is host Myxzlplix mixing up tracks from Kotelett & Zadak, Simion, Christian Nielsen and of course much more. Our special guest mix this week is from Joe Silva of Purespace Recordings which is our Label …

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Track of the Week – SGR156 February 2015

There’s so much to love about this track it’s absurd. This represents the best of electronic and pop music without drowning you either genre.A very dapper groove and an equally handsome vocal easily make this a stellar track off the “Into The Everything” album this comes from. An easy listen and an easy pick for …

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February Label Spotlight: Purespace Recordings

For this After an extended hiatus, Purespace Recordings is back. Electronic music creator Joe Silva started the late 90’s label to release his own vinyl but put it on hold after a few EP’s. Now the independent label is back and geared to release music from Silva himself as well as a roster of close …

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SGR #155 – Paul Najera & Merlyn Martin

This episode is definitely one for the House Music fans. Get ready as Subdivisions’ unstoppable host Merlyn Martin sets things off in hour 1 with tracks from Helly Larson, DJ Enne, Sergio Vilas, Martin Eyeyer and of course much more.   In hour 2, we feature upcoming San Diego, California House Music Producer/Remixer/DJ Paul Najera.  Let’s get …

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Track of the Week – SGR154 January 2015

  I get to hear a lot of music and I would say a good chunk doesn’t make it into my rotation but this track by Sharper Image really did it for me.  This track/remix has all the layers and goodies that I expect in a good ol’ fashioned house groove. Beefy bass line that …

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SGR #154 – Huakim Eloyuwon & Hector Merida

Each week we’re proud to bring you some of the world’s best new sounds, from the underground. From deep house to tech-house, we’re presenting the world’s best electronic dance music.  This week is definitely no exception as Subdivisions’ new host Hector Merida mixes up an essential set in the first hour with tracks from Dual …

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Track of the Week – SGR153 January 2015

  Breaking things up from the normal four/four, Hamo let’s loose and gets quite funky on this retro/old school hip-hop flip. Any vinyl diggers will get the connection with those Crooklyn Clan, AV8 12″ cuts “back n day.” and will attest “S.O.U.L.”  stands alongside those classics  – Myxzlplix Hamo – S.O.U.L. [Spendor & Squalor] (click …

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SGR #153 – Hernene & Myxzlplix

We’ve got another solid episode of “underground” tech-house, & deep house with Subdivisions’ host Myxzlplix handling mixing duties for hour one features music from Brame, Central Rodeo, Junior Gee, Stefano Noferini, Marc Molina, Nicky Shah, Wally Stryk and many more! Then in in hour two, we welcome Los Angeles Producer/Remixer/Deejay Hernene.   About Hernene: Hernene’s refined, sophisticated approach …

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Track of the Week – SGR152 January 2015

        I am always a sucker for a haunting soulful vocal track. Junge Junge feat. Kyle Pearce deliver the goods with “Beautiful Girl” on the Get Physical Music Label. I love the minimal but impactful production, goes to show less can be more!. – Merlyn Martin   Junge Junge feat. Kyle Pearce …

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SGR #152 – DJ Vivona & Merlyn Martin

House Music fans are in for a treat with Subdivisions Episode 152 hosted by Merlyn Martin who handles mixing duties for hour one which features music from Junior Gee, Seven Doors, Tony Arc, D.J Dantino, Ricardo Motta & Del Horno, JEPE,  P-Ben, Ozan Kanik and many more! In hour two, we welcome back our friend DJ …

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January Label Spotlight: Rock It Science Labs

For this month’s Subdivisions’ Label Spotlight, we’re featuring Rock It Science Labs.  RIS Labs is an innovative collaboration as a music label, a design house and a producer of well crafted events. Aside from their main roster of Eric Sharp, Give In, Les Professionnels, Bystander, Hernene, & Whitney Fierce they have featured artists such as …

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Track of the Week – SGR151 January 2015

            This track is a just full of deep goodness.  A track that I would certainly use for a nice warm up set.  The subdued kick, the minimal progression with an inviting and warm layer hypnotizes you with a vocal thrown here and there.  If you dig the deep & …

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SGR #151 – Subotika & Hector Merida

Happy New Year, we’re back with Subdivisions 151 hosted by Hector Merida. This weeks guest is Serbian DJ/Producer Subotika from Motech Records. Hour one features  music from Flight Facilities, Horatio & Gruia, Hernene, Patrick Gideon, Cristoph, Derek Marin, Valentina Black and many more!   About Subotika: Nestled in the distant landscape of Northern Serbia exists the city in transition. Subotica is alive. …

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SGR #150 – The Best of 2014

Bringing you the best new sounds from the underground, in this special “non-mixed” episode, Subdivisions’ Official Hosts – Merlyn Martin, Myxzlplix & Hector Merida reflect on this year’s releases and choose their favorites. From Deep House, to Tech House and more, these are just a few of the stand out tracks featured this year as …

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Track of the Week – SGR149 December 2014

  Flight Facilities make no apologies while wrestling and pinning down the best of Electro pop. Their tactics are fail proof even at their lightest touch. This is exactly why “Still Safe” is their flagship single for their new LP “Down To Earth” and why it’s chosen as our Track of the Week. With or …

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SGR #149 – Gabriel LeMar & Myxzlplix

It’s Subdivisons’ 149, hosted by Merlyn Martin. This weeks show features a mix in hour one from our own Myxzlplix who’s letting loose delights from Roach Motel, Kevin Over, TJ Kong & Eric De Man, Sam Haas, Kyle Watson and more. The 2nd hour is going to take us deeper down the rabbit hole. Special Guest …

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Track of the Week – SGR148 December 2014

  This track hit the spot with it’s 90’s electro / 80’s hip hop funk vibe. It definitely was a well needed surprise in this era of sameness in dance music, a well needed cleansing of the musical palette.  – MM   Patrick Gideon – City Rhythms (Beats And Freaks Mix) [Soulgrab Music]   (click …

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SGR #148 – William Welt & Merlyn Martin

We’re heating up chilly December with some sizzling underground House Music. Get started with Subdivisions’ own Merlyn Martin in hour one with tracks from Drumcell, Metronomy, Dimitri Nakov & John Monkman, Rogue Faderz., and more. Then it gets nice and toasty in hour #2 with a splendid Deep House music from guest William Welt (a.k.a. …

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December Label Spotlight: 22 Digit Records

22 Digit Records is run by William Reed (William Welt) and Peter Bartram (Pete Weasel/DEE.P). Peter is also the resident VJ for Newcastle-based clubbing institution, Shindig. 

The label has a firm focus on deep and percussive electronic music and has received regular support from key players, appearing in set listings by the likes of Richie …

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Track of the Week – SGR147 December 2014

    There’s always something appealing and attractive about a woman’s subtle singing voice. And when it’s paired with a mid-tempo, sparse instrumental, it can be very intoxicating and effective. Who’s Shot The Silence?! originally appeared in 2009, but it gets a slight re-do as part of Silence Music’s 5-year anniversary compilation entitled “Silence V.” …

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SGR #147 – David Pher & Myxzlplix

Back to upgrade the underground with a new episode of slammin’ new Deep House and Tech House for the masses. Episode # 147 features Subdivisions’ own Myxzlplix DJ mix with tracks from Full Intention, Christof, Lewis Boardman, Kiko & Spencer K, and more. Then in hour # 2 our featured guest, producer and remixer David …

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SGR #146 – Nicky Shah & Hector Merida

Welcome to a brand new episode of some the finest and best, new, underground house music. Subdivisions’ host Hector Merida, and guest Nicky Shah (Shibiza Records, Bounce House Records) take you on a deep grooving journey filled with the best tech house, deep house, and minimal dance music. This two hour episode features some the “Best New …

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Track of the Week – SGR144 November 2014

Continuing their string of successful releases, the Detroit Swindle boys present Andy Hart’s “La Meme Pour Moi” EP out now on both digital and 180gm vinyl and includes the jump off track “The Same For Me.” Similar in vein to Max Graef, or Art of Tones, this is an excellent low-brow, lo-fi house music affair …

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Track of the Week – SGR #141 – October 2014

(click to listen) Whispers In (Ft. Douglas J. McCarthy) Reverse Commuter [Hallucienda] I’ll be honest here. I had no idea who Reverse Commuter was. And while the whole “Exposure” album (yes, electronic artists do make them) is a melodic delight, it was this track in particular that instantly peaked my interest. You see, Douglas J. …

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October Label Spotlight: Get Up Recordings

Get Up Recordings was created to give artists the freedom to break their own boundaries and push through the ceiling of mediocre dance music. The label was founded in 2010 by New York production duo, House of Stank, whose idea was to simply conduct a label that produces quality dance music with reliable consistency. Since …

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SGR #137: RICHARD.GEAR & Merlyn Martin

Subdivisions Global Radio Show #137 featuring 2 hours of the newest Tech House, Acid House, Deep House & More. Featuring a guest mix from Whiskey Pickle Recording Artist and co-label head RICHARD.GEAR. This weeks show is hosted by Merlyn Martin and features new music from Pop Booth, Carloscres, Sunshine Jones, Adriatique, ME & her, DJ Christopher, Marcos In …

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September Label Spotlight: Whiskey Pickle

Whiskey Pickle is a digital record label that was inspired by a few too many shots of Bushmills. Based in Austin, Texas and founded by Adam Warped (aka Johnny Blackouts) in 2009, the label prides itself on cultivating cutting edge underground electronic dance music with a slight lean towards psychedelic and more leftfield directions, across …

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