Episodes

  • THD046 — Production Breakdown: "Blow A Kiss" by CHANNE & Costa UK

    THD046 — Production Breakdown: "Blow A Kiss" by CHANNE & Costa UK
    Oct 29 2025
    Welcome to Tech House Daily, an AI-powered podcast brought to you by General Moses. Wednesday's Production Breakdown: "Blow A Kiss" by CHANNE & Costa UK—a fresh October 2025 release showing how two artists with distinct production signatures create an effective club weapon. What you'll get in just under 5 minutes: **Release Details:** - Released: October 17, 2025 - Label: What Ya Need (subsidiary of Hardwell's Revealed Recordings) - Catalog: WYN059 - BPM: 127 - Key: C Minor - Runtime: 3:04 (Original Mix) - Extended Mix: Available - Platforms: Beatsource, Traxsource, Beatport - Featured in: "Tech House Techno House" playlist by Revealed Recordings on Deezer **The Collaboration:** Two rising UK-based artists with serious Toolroom pedigree. CHANNE and Costa UK previously collaborated on "Bailando" with General Moses and Kid Cut on Toolroom Records—institutional backing and proven chemistry. **CHANNE:** - UK-based artist - Known for: techy, minimal, and tribal house sounds - Music supported by various renowned artists - Part of Toolroom's "Leaders Of The New School 2025 Vol. 2" compilation **Costa UK:** - Portuguese import, based in London - Journey into house music began five years ago - Built reputation for seamlessly blending 90s disco and house influences - Crafts infectious, feel-good grooves - Industry heavyweight support: Mark Knight, Nicky Romero, Hardwell - Label releases: Toolroom, CR2, Revealed, HouseH - Multiple Toolroom Radio plays - Top 10 spot on Beatport charts - Landed on Spotify editorial playlist - Resident DJ on Wh0 Plays Session radio show - Performs regularly between Portugal and UK - Previous release: "I Get Enough" (House Heads, August 15, 2025, 127 BPM, G Major, Jackin House) **Immediate DJ Support:** Featured on Wh0 Plays Sessions 199 on October 20, 2025—just three days after release. That's immediate DJ confidence in the track. **Production Characteristics:** Typical tech house weapon: - Driving, syncopated bassline - Percussive, groove-oriented drum patterns - Minimal melodic elements with emphasis on rhythm and energy - Clean, punchy kicks and crisp hi-hats **The Blend:** Costa UK's signature 90s disco and house influence meeting CHANNE's techy, minimal, tribal sound. Two distinct production styles converging into one cohesive club weapon. **Why It Works:** - 127 BPM: Peak-time tech house sweet spot - C Minor key: Emotional depth without sacrificing dancefloor energy - 3:04 runtime (Original Mix): Tight, focused, doesn't overstay its welcome **Strategic Deployment:** Mid-to-late set weapon. You're riding the energy, the crowd is locked in, and you need something that maintains momentum without over-complicating the groove. "Blow A Kiss" delivers exactly that. **DJ Support Metrics:** - 4 total supports - 4 unique supports - 315 tracklist views within first 11 days of release - Strong early traction indicating club effectiveness and DJ confidence **The Lesson:** When two artists with distinct production signatures collaborate, the result can be a track that appeals to multiple audiences. Costa UK's feel-good grooves meet CHANNE's techy precision, creating a weapon that works across different set contexts. "Blow A Kiss" by CHANNE and Costa UK—released October 17, 2025 on What Ya Need (Revealed), 127 BPM, C Minor, 3:04 runtime, immediate DJ support, and a perfect example of how collaboration between artists with complementary styles creates effective club weapons. Study the blend. Understand the deployment. Add it to your arsenal. Follow the creator of this show, General Moses, on Instagram: @GeneralMoses9
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    5 mins
  • THD045 — Artist Spotlight: Nausica

    THD045 — Artist Spotlight: Nausica
    Oct 28 2025
    Welcome to Tech House Daily, an AI-powered podcast brought to you by General Moses. Tuesday's Artist Spotlight: Nausica—Italian tech house producer with 15 years of relentless output, heavyweight DJ support, and a signature "Latin Tech" sound making her one of the most promising artists in underground dance music. What you'll get in just over 4 minutes: **Career Trajectory:** - Started DJing in 2010 - 15-year career (2010-2025) - Performed at over 300 clubs in first four years (Tenax Florence, Number One, East End) - 2023: Crowned "future star" at 1001Tracklisting awards - 2024: Sought-after artist with increasingly busy performance schedule - Venues: Ministry of Sound, KOKO London, Destino, Tantra - October 2025: ADE performances, Toolroom London at KOKO (with Mark Knight, Darius Syrossian, Maur) **Heavyweight DJ Support:** Mark Knight, Carl Cox, John Summit, Solomun, Matthias Tanzmann, Loco Dice, Marco Carola, Fatboy Slim, Martin Ikin, Chris Lake, Jamie Jones, Roger Sanchez, Claptone, Nic Fanciulli, Solardo, Mau P—tech house royalty backing her tracks. **Label Relationships:** - Home base: Toolroom, Toolroom Trax - Also released on: Moon Harbour, Hot Fuss, Club Sweat, Material, Baikonur, RIM, Axtone, CR2 - Diverse portfolio showing versatility and industry respect **Key Releases:** - "Tomalo" (Toolroom, March 2023 debut) - "Stupid Disco" (Toolroom Trax, early 2024) - "Groove Express" (Toolroom, 2024) - "Se Pone Loca" (Toolroom Trax) - "La Flaca" with Danny Rhys & Gloria IT (Toolroom Trax, May 2024, 128 BPM) - "Represent" (Toolroom Trax, July 2025, 126 BPM) - "My Body" (KNOW WHERE, April 2025, 128 BPM) - "I Want You" (Hot Fuss, February 2025, 130 BPM) - "Booty On" (Hot Fuss, September 2025, 130 BPM) **Toolroom Compilations:** Featured on "Toolroom Amsterdam 2025," "Toolroom Ibiza 2025," "Best Of Toolroom 2024," "Toolroom Ibiza 2024"—consistent presence from 2023 to 2025. **Signature Sound:** "Latin Tech"—tech house blended with Latin elements. Driving crisp drums, quirky synth stabs, bundles of dancefloor energy. Essential club weapons for igniting tech house floors. **Production Style:** Revolutionary. Tracks identify hot and rhythmic sounds, rendering her style unique and continuously evolving. Tech house main genre with endless search for new sounds. Not content to repeat the formula. **Why She Matters:** Bomb tracks consistently detonate dancefloors worldwide. Regular support from Matthias Tanzmann, Solardo, John Summit, Mau P. Not just making tracks—making weapons. **Collaboration with Danny Rhys:** "La Flaca" with Gloria IT on Toolroom Trax—institutional endorsement from the label's key A&R figure. **The Lesson:** Fifteen years of consistent output, relentless touring, major label presence, heavyweight DJ support, recognizable but continuously evolving sound. Proof that longevity in tech house comes from work ethic, versatility, and understanding what works on the dancefloor. Study the trajectory. Understand the work ethic. Build your arsenal with her weapons. Follow the creator of this show, General Moses, on Instagram: @GeneralMoses9
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    4 mins
  • THD044 — Hype Radar + Record Highlight: "Delirio" by Loz Seka

    THD044 — Hype Radar + Record Highlight: "Delirio" by Loz Seka
    Oct 27 2025
    Welcome to Tech House Daily, an AI-powered podcast brought to you by General Moses. Monday's Hype Radar + Record Highlight: "Delirio" by Loz Seka, KEFFI, HARRT, Altere, and Alex Lauthals—a Toolroom Academy collaboration that represents everything the label stands for. What you'll get in just under 5 minutes: **Release Details:** - Released April 28, 2023 on Toolroom Trax - Catalog TRX270 - 126 BPM, Bb Minor - Extended Mix: 5:26 runtime - Special moment for Toolroom Academy—the label's boutique educational division **The Story:** "Delirio" is the result of five graduates meeting through Toolroom's renowned production program, forming new creative connections, and producing the kind of club-ready underground music that Toolroom stands for. **The Five Artists:** **KEFFI:** - On a blistering run of releases with Toolroom - Latin and percussive sound making waves across global dancefloors - Played by label boss Mark Knight and rising star Crusy **Alex Lauthals:** - Germany-based producer - Huge releases on seminal label Kittball - Bringing European tech house precision to the collaboration **Altere, HARRT, and Loz Seka:** - All three earmarked as ones to watch on the recent "Leaders Of The New School" compilation on Toolroom - Fresh talent with serious potential **Loz Seka (Deep Dive):** - Hailing from the Midlands, UK - Rising star in Latin, Afro, and Percussive Tech House - Extraordinary 2024: 11 BBC Radio 1 plays from Arielle Free, Jaguar, and Jeremiah Asiamah - Won "Dance/Electronic Artist Of The Year 2024" in the Northamptonshire Music Awards - Heavyweight DJ support: Fatboy Slim championed his track "Súbele" - Support from Mark Knight, Arielle Free, Solardo, MK, Sonny Fodera, and Syreeta - Spins at Glastonbury's Levelz stage, Hi Ibiza, elrow, Ants, and Tomorrowland Brazil - 2025: BBC Introducing guest mix for Toolroom Records showcase, featured in Toolroom Academy documentary - Recent collab with Danny Rhys: "Got To Move" on Toolroom Trax (August 2025) **The Creation Story:** "Delirio" was made over one long weekend in London, inspired by the group's collective visit to Toolroom's summer party at Studio 338. Five producers, one weekend, one mission. **Production Breakdown:** - Thick, chunky drums - Infectious bumpy groove - Production sophistication with original Latin-inspired vocals - Cleverly used vocal chop hooks - Set to uplift the dancefloor **Toolroom Academy:** This is what Toolroom Academy is about—breaking down barriers between new artists and the electronic music industry through cutting-edge education and mentorship. "Delirio" proves the model works. **Why This Track Matters:** It's not just a collaboration. It's proof that the next generation of tech house producers is coming through the right channels, learning the craft, building connections, and delivering club-ready music that holds up against established names. "Delirio" by Loz Seka, KEFFI, HARRT, Altere, and Alex Lauthals—available on Beatport, Traxsource, and all major platforms. A Toolroom Academy success story. Follow the creator of this show, General Moses, on Instagram: @GeneralMoses9
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    5 mins
  • THD043 — Friday Recap: The Architecture of Tech House Weapons

    THD043 — Friday Recap: The Architecture of Tech House Weapons
    Oct 24 2025
    Welcome to Tech House Daily, an AI-powered podcast brought to you by General Moses. Friday Recap: Connecting this week's stories—Danny Rhys, Juan Diazo, and Hatiras—into one narrative: the architecture of tech house weapons. What you'll get in just under 4 minutes: **This Week's Stories:** **Tuesday: Danny Rhys — The Curator** - Toolroom A&R and producer - Shapes the label's sound - Produces for Toolroom Radio and Mark Knight's Friday Night KISS show - Behind the scenes, shaping the sound that defines Toolroom - Recent releases: "Got To Move" with Loz Seka, "Follow The Chant" with Dario Nunez & PIVE - Represents the architecture of curation - Knows what works, what fits, what the label needs - Ear for functional, dancefloor-ready tech house **Wednesday: Juan Diazo's "Conditions" — The Craftsman** - Hypnotic mid-set weapon on Adesso Music - Dense vamping chords - Tightly coiled percussion - Half-whispered vocals - Stripped-back breakdown that creates anticipation - Drums return with sweeping filters and cosmic FX - Represents the architecture of momentum - Doesn't explode—it rolls - Built for locking the floor into a hypnotic groove - Flexible—ride full Extended Mix or punch out early - A tool **Thursday: Hatiras's "Hypnotized" — The Weapon Maker** - Peak-time anthem that dominated Tomorrowland 2025 - Chunky bassline, fat drums - Layered risers - Accidental metallic flanger effect became signature sound - Ragga vocal suggested by Mark Knight - Constantly rising elements - Extended build, sweeping filters, cosmic FX - Represents the architecture of explosion - Built for the moment when crowd is ready to detonate - Extended build creates anticipation - Ragga vocal delivers the release - Risers and FX keep energy climbing - Peak-time weapon **The Architecture:** - Danny Rhys curates the weapons - Juan Diazo crafts the mid-set momentum - Hatiras deploys the peak-time explosion - Each serves a different moment in the set **Lesson for Producers:** - Understand where your track lives - Is it a mid-set hypnotic groove like "Conditions"? - Or a peak-time weapon like "Hypnotized"? - Production choices change based on the moment you're building for **Lesson for DJs:** - Recognize the architecture - Mid-set weapons lock the groove - Peak-time weapons deliver the explosion - Knowing when to deploy each one is the difference between a good set and a great one **The Full Spectrum:** This week revealed curation, momentum, and explosion. Danny Rhys, Juan Diazo, and Hatiras—three different roles in the architecture of tech house weapons. Study the architecture. Understand the moments. Build your arsenal accordingly. Follow the creator of this show, General Moses, on Instagram: @GeneralMoses9
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    4 mins
  • THD042 — Track Deconstruction: "Hypnotized" by Hatiras

    THD042 — Track Deconstruction: "Hypnotized" by Hatiras
    Oct 23 2025
    Welcome to Tech House Daily, an AI-powered podcast brought to you by General Moses. Thursday's Track Deconstruction: Breaking down "Hypnotized" by Hatiras—a tech house weapon that became one of the top 10 most-played tracks at Tomorrowland 2025. What you'll get in just under 5 minutes: **Release Details:** - Released July 4, 2025 on Toolroom Records - 127 BPM, F Major - Extended Mix: 5:34 runtime - Currently #35 on Traxsource Tech House Top 100 - One of top 10 most-played tracks at Tomorrowland 2025 **Hatiras Background:** - 2-time Juno Award winner - Owner of Spacedisco Records - Ranked world's #1 Jackin House artist by Traxsource (2019, 2020) - Over 500 releases, 4 artist albums - First UK Top 10: "Spaced Invader" on Defected Records (Pete Tong's Essential Tune twice) - Toronto rave scene legend (Liquid Adrenaline raves) - Collaborations: Low Steppa, Junior Sanchez, Kylie Minogue, Angelo Ferreri, DJ Dan, Sebb Junior, Bad Boy Bill - Labels: Defected, Toolroom, Dirtybird, Simma Black, Afro Acid, Farris Wheel, Milk & Sugar, Glasgow Underground, Universal Music, Sony **Track Deconstruction:** **The Foundation:** - Chunky bassline and fat drums - Low-end authority as the anchor **The Risers:** - Layered tons of subtle riser sounds - Accidentally applied strange, metallic flanger effect to one riser - That accident created the distinct growling sound that defines the track **The Vocal:** - Mark Knight suggested adding ragga vocal - Vocal is the emotional release—the moment the crowd explodes **The Inspiration:** - Nod to "Spaced Invader"—constantly rising elements, extended build, high-energy ragga vocals, over-the-top synths and risers - Inspired by techno parties in Detroit, Amsterdam, Toronto - Bridges the gap between House and Techno **Why It Works:** - Very physical track capturing repetition and escalation - Subtle, almost-subliminal sounds that are both jarring and moving - Those sounds make the track recognizable, distinct, and effective **The Test:** - Tested at AndThenYou venue in Hamilton - First time played: energy in room shifted - People surrounded DJ booth - Room locked into hypnotic frenzy - Everyone exploded when drop hit **The Arrangement:** - Constantly rising elements - Extended build - Sweeping filters, cosmic FX - Track never settles—always pushing forward, always escalating - Textbook tension and release **Strategic Deployment:** - Peak-time weapon - Built for the moment when crowd is ready to explode - Extended build creates anticipation - Ragga vocal delivers the release - Risers and FX keep energy climbing **What Producers Can Learn:** - Accidents can define a track—metallic flanger effect was unintentional but became signature sound - Layering subtle risers creates subliminal tension - Bridging House and Techno expands sonic palette - Testing tracks live reveals what works **Creator's Note:** The creator of this show personally loves the similarities between "Hypnotized" and Mark Knight's "Move On"—both tracks share that Toolroom DNA of constantly rising elements, extended builds, and peak-time energy designed to lock the room into a hypnotic frenzy. "Hypnotized" by Hatiras—available on Beatport, Traxsource, and all major platforms. Study the risers, understand the escalation, recognize why this track became a Tomorrowland anthem. Follow the creator of this show, General Moses, on Instagram: @GeneralMoses9
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    5 mins
  • THD041 - Production Breakdown: "Conditions" by Juan Diazo

    THD041 - Production Breakdown: "Conditions" by Juan Diazo
    Oct 22 2025

    Welcome to Tech House Daily, an AI-powered podcast brought to you by General Moses. Wednesday's Production Breakdown: Dissecting "Conditions" by Juan Diazo—a hypnotic tech house weapon that just dropped on Adesso Music. What you'll get in just over 4 minutes: **Release Details:** - Released September 12, 2025 on Adesso Music (Junior Jack's label) - 124 BPM, Extended Mix format - Juan Diazo's debut on Adesso Music **Juan Diazo Background:** - Based in Cartagena, Colombia - 12+ years in electronic music - In-demand ghost producer and solo artist - Head of Demos Imus Records - Releases on Senssual Records, Miami 305, World Sound Recordings - 2014 remix of "Dad" reached #1 on Trackitdown - Tracks consistently landed on Beatport and Traxsource Top 100 - Delivers reliable club tools while keeping sound fresh and forward-thinking **Production Breakdown:** **The Foundation:** - Dense, vamping chords - Tightly coiled percussion - Hypnotic groove from the first bar - Establishes authority immediately **The Vocals:** - Half-whispered, sensual - Drifting through the mix - Human edge contrasting with machine-like precision of drums - Emotional anchor **The Arrangement:** - Breakdown strips everything back - Creates moment of anticipation - Drums return in full force - Laced with sweeping filters and cosmic FX - Textbook tension and release **Production Signature:** - Expert sound design - Fresh arrangements - Every element cuts through the mix - Works in warm-up sets and main-stage slots **Why It Works:** - Rolls like an oncoming tsunami - Tension builds with precision - Breakdown creates space - Drop delivers sweat-soaked release - Hypnotic, functional, built for the dancefloor **Strategic Deployment:** - Mid-set weapon - Enough groove to hold the floor - Enough tension to build energy - Enough release to create a moment - Flexible—DJs can ride full Extended Mix or punch out early **What Producers Can Learn:** - Vamping chords create hypnotic momentum - Tightly coiled percussion keeps energy locked - Half-whispered vocals add sensuality without overpowering groove - Sweeping filters and cosmic FX elevate the breakdown - Thunderous drums deliver the climax - Every element serves the groove - No filler, no over-production - Just hypnotic, functional tech house built for the floor "Conditions" by Juan Diazo—available on Beatport, Traxsource, and all major platforms. Study the arrangement, understand the tension, recognize why this track is a weapon. Follow the creator of this show, General Moses, on Instagram: @GeneralMoses9
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    4 mins
  • THD039 - Weekly Synthesis: What Mattered This Week in Tech House

    THD039 - Weekly Synthesis: What Mattered This Week in Tech House
    Oct 17 2025

    Welcome to Tech House Daily, an AI-powered podcast brought to you by General Moses. Friday's Weekly Synthesis: Here's what mattered this week in tech house. What you'll get in just over 4 minutes: **Monday: LEFTI's "Play"** - 128 BPM underground weapon in F Major - Extended Mix format, timeless groove, modern energy - Mid-set deployment—solid but not flashy **Tuesday: Joanna Magik** - Canadian DJ/producer with 21 tech house tracks on Traxsource - Releases on Dirtybird, Glasgow Underground, Box of Cats, Space Yacht - Support from Claude VonStroke, Kyle Watson, AC Slater - Launching "Down the Rabbit Hole" event series in 2025 - Performing at Shambhala Music Festival in July **Wednesday: Toolroom Amsterdam 2025** - 52-track compilation dropped October 10th - Key producers: Mark Knight & Roland Clark, Piero Pirupa, Tony Romera, Crusy, Fedde Le Grand, Eats Everything, Jewel Kid, Illyus & Barrientos, Gene Farris - Toolroom A&R priorities: "tougher but still funky" sound, clean mixdowns, tracks with "moments" **Thursday: "My Attribution"** - General Moses, Hrag Beko, I Jah - Released July 23, 2025 on Data Transmission - 126 BPM, Gb Minor - Featured in Fedde Le Grand's Darklight Sessions - Case study in genre blending: Caribbean influences + high-energy tech house **THE PATTERN:** - Genre blending is winning (Caribbean + tech house, melodic + techno, organic + electronic) - Clean production > over-production (Toolroom's priorities: strong groove, individual character, personality over complexity) - Personality matters (Joanna Magik's energy, General Moses's Caribbean signature, Hrag Beko's "positive energy") - Underground weapons are the move (LEFTI's approach: timeless grooves, mid-set deployment, space for narrative) **THE SYNTHESIS:** Tech house in 2025 is about fusion, clarity, and personality. Study the Toolroom Amsterdam 2025 tracklist. Understand why "My Attribution" is getting featured in major DJ sets. Track what Joanna Magik is doing with "Down the Rabbit Hole." Pay attention to underground weapons like LEFTI's "Play." Study the patterns, understand the signal, stay ahead of the curve. Follow the creator of this show, General Moses, on Instagram: @GeneralMoses9
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    4 mins
  • THD038 — Track Deconstruction: "My Attribution" by General Moses, Hrag Beko & I Jah

    THD038 — Track Deconstruction: "My Attribution" by General Moses, Hrag Beko & I Jah
    Oct 16 2025
    Welcome to Tech House Daily, an AI-powered podcast brought to you by General Moses. Thursday's Track Deconstruction: Breaking down "My Attribution" by General Moses, Hrag Beko, and I Jah—a tech house weapon that fuses Caribbean influence with pure club energy. What you'll get in under 4 minutes: - Released July 23, 2025 on Data Transmission - 126 BPM, Gb Minor - Featured in Fedde Le Grand's Darklight Sessions and Danny Rhys's "Straight From The Record Box" - General Moses (Adam): blends Caribbean influences (Soca, Dancehall, Garifuna Punta) with high-energy house music - Releases on Toolroom, This Ain't Bristol, House Of Hustle, Data Transmission - Hrag Beko: "heads-down, no-nonsense grooves made for late-night raves" - Deep, pumping kicks and gritty basslines with soulful vocals, intelligent FX, and filters - Production philosophy: consistency, persistence, injecting "positive energy" - I Jah: authentic, spiritual reggae-flavored vocals - Production breakdown: 126 BPM = Toolroom sweet spot, flexible for mid-to-late set deployment - Gb Minor = darker, introspective feel contrasting with uplifting reggae vocal - Why it works: robust tech house foundation + Caribbean vocal influence = soul and narrative - Strategic deployment: mid-set weapon with emotional weight and memorable vocal moment - Genre blending done right: not a gimmick, it's a signature - Available on Beatport, Traxsource, Apple Music - Listed as top track by Hrag Beko on Ninetone Records Study the fusion, understand the production choices, and recognize why this track is getting featured in major DJ sets. Follow the creator of this show, General Moses, on Instagram: @GeneralMoses9
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    4 mins