This is the weekend of diversity. Started off with some Hardcore, then to some Jumpstyle, Breakbeat Hardcore followed, after that Trance, and now some lovely House music. There's so much good music out there, and I could not keep it from you. But this mix you are about to listen to, has already had a good amount of plays in 1 year. But all for good reasons: it is House music, and who doesn't love House music, right? We all grew up with it, and it's a safe genre. You cannot go

It's the last Sunday before Christmas. And I bet you my life that the shops are all busy right now. Or the Amazon drivers are clogging up the roads with all the deliveries. I could not imagine anything worst to do right now: shopping must be horrendous. A horrendous experience no-one wants to witness or go through. Best to stay at home and listen to a mix I was informed about a couple of days ago. Much better, and much cosier too. It is raining outside too, so stay warm and d

From Hardcore to Jumpstyle, to Hardcore. I've been listening to a lot lately, and Mogley's set was one of those sets which I did devour. It's been an interesting couple of weeks. Interestingly enough for me to wish 2025 to be well behind me. Bring on 2026. And let's go into the new year with some proper oldskool slammers. Mogley made this mix especially for the SK Mannerz Tribute weekend on Energy1058. And a tribute mix is always special to hear. Not an avid listener of Energ

Growing up, Jumpstyle would be everywhere. And I certainly listened to many mixes online. I can't remember which website it was, but it was filled with homemade sets. And I downloaded hundreds, if not, thousands of mixes, and they were listened to a lot. Jumpstyle was so damn cool, and especially certain tracks, they would get me off my chair, and jumping up and down. Not the silly dance the kids did, that was just idiotic. But the music was awesome, and I do miss it. It is a

I am a Thunderdome baby. Well, technically not true, but I am true to the brand. I am loyal. And like many others, during the 90s, I've bought everything imaginable. From CDs to t-shirts to special editions, and even went to a Thunderdome. Not had the honour of having the Wizard tattooed on my skin: I am a bit of a wimp. But everything else I did do, and the main honour for me, and many around me, was the fact that I played the albums over and over. I drove everyone around me

It isn't sunny anymore, nor is it Summer anymore. It is quite pleasant outside though: currently the temperature is 11 degrees Celsius, which is quite mild for mid December. Global warming isn't just a myth though. But it isn't in full effect yet, as we are still not wearing flip flops in the winter, or ditching the thick coats. At night it does get a bit chilly, and we still have the thick quilt on the bed. The only thing that keeps me warm throughout the day is the music, a

It's been a weird few weeks. Unpleasant weeks. And it just continues. Which is certainly unpleasant, but we are to try and find some kind of happiness among it all. And I've found something which certainly makes me happier. A UK Hardcore mix by Lone Raver. It's been on Soundcloud for a few months, and has had good reviews so far, and I'm slowly going up the Top Fans list on Soundcloud. You'll know why in a second! I have felt the same as the Lone Raver. He fell out of love wi

Isn't it wonderful, to find mixes/livesets and there's not a lot of info available? This is one of those: a nearly 2 hour long set, and the only bit of info is that this set was recorded at Doncaster Warehouse back in December 1994. And that's all there is to it. Not much more information available. Who made this set, and how come a set recorded in 1994 sounds so damn good? I mean the actual audio recording. It sounds so damn good. Which is weird. But it's a good set, nonethe

Saturday. For many the time to get ready for a night out. I'm not. It's too damn cold, and had to get the house ready for Christmas. The tree had already been set up last week, but that was such an ordeal, we decided to split into two bits: tree last week, this week the rest. But as the weather was absolutely crap today, we left the outside bits for next week. And we also did not have enough batteries to make them all shine as bright, so that's for next week. But our house lo

Oh, the good old days. I remember it extremely well. Most of it, at least. Mostly up until the moment I got wasted, and forgot everything that happened after. But when it comes to Sensation, I remember it all. Sensation 2002 White Edition was superb. I did go to that event, as the people I went with, weren't into the harder styles. I was (and still am), a bit bummed, as I really wanted to go to it. And the mystery surrounding Sensation Black got me even more hyped up after bu

It is Tuesday, Trance Tuesday! Don't know if it is an official term, but if it isn't, I'll make it official. You've heard it here first. But what you might not have heard, is this brand spanking new mix by TranceAdikt. And the mix is filled with Trance classics, which I love, so that's always a bonus. But what could be even better, are the reworked versions of these classics. A few months ago I discovered a mix which contained similar tracks, and I really loved it. This rewo

Last week, or the week before, an event took place in the Brabanthallen in 's Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. The event is called ''Vroeger Was Alles Beter'', and it translates to something similar to ''things used to be beter back in the day''. Obviously referring to the music from the good old days. And I do wholeheartedly agree. Someone who went to this event, had a whale of a time, and decided to make a mix, to honour the early days of Hardstyle, as that seemed to be the

Last weekend, near where I live, there was this awesome event, held on a legendary street in Milton Keynes. V7 Saxon Street anyone? It had a killer line up and it would have been great going there, but I thought all tickets were sold out. I actually went to the MK Dons stadium next to where the party was held (not the stadium itself, the shopping area). We decided to go out, and have a nice meal at T.G.I. It felt weird, knowing that only a few feet away, thousands of ravers w

Mark EG and Westfest. They go hand in hand, right? And only a few days ago did Mark EG play at the last ever Westfest. Hence why the event was called ''The Last One''. Sold out, of course, for good reasons. But it also makes me sad. Why are all these events coming to an end? Why did Westfest had to end? They did end on a high note: sold out event, and a fantastic line-up. 20 years of Westfest has now come to an end. (insert emotional distress message here). I've never been, b

In 1989, I was 6. I heard of Rap and Hip Hop, but obviously the songs that appeared in the Dutch top 40 charts. The more obscure and rougher anthems did not appear on the charts. Pop music dominated everything in the 80s, and truth be told: as a kid you never listen to the lyrics, so I wouldn't have a clue what they were singing about. Only when I grew older did I understand the importance of Rap and Hip Hop. And of course how cool it is, as a genre. In 1989, the world of Hip

Monday has come and gone. What a horrendous day at work. So much to do, in so little time. And it being cold and miserable outside, that doesn't help either. I needed something to boost my spirit up, and I do believe I found the right mix for this boring and yet very eventful Monday. One I've been notified about, and I've been playing over and over. Another mix by bbtomie, and this time it is focussed on the producer we all know, Pulser. I don't know much about Pulser, I had

If you are new to this page, you might not know that I'm a die hard Hardcore fanatic, since 1993. 32 years of Hardcore, that's a long time. But it is never too long if you truly believe and love the scene. And of course, you have to love the music, which I truly do. I cannot get enough of Hardcore. And have I got a nice mix for you all to listen to: a mix focussed on the early side of Hardcore. Not the really early stuff, the early 90s, but close enough. And also a brand span

Doomcore, Darkcore. Two names I've not heard in a while. I thought it was always just embraced under the Hardcore umbrella, but they certainly are different. I remember a time when artists such as Simon Underground, Miro, Marc Acardipane, and more would release songs that were slightly darker, gloomier, and rougher around the edges. And I freaking loved it. I remember listening to Simon Underground's set at Thunderdome a million times, and Miro's ''Heroes Of Hardcore'' mix, o

I wasn't aware there is such a thing as the Trance mancave. I've heard of the term 'mancave', but I always thought it was a place men recede to, when they want to be left alone. But it seems that there's an actual Trance mancave, and I'm curious now. What would you find in there, besides massive speakers, stroboscopes, other lightning equipment, and some glowsticks? Anyone got any idea what it is you might find in such a cave? Would be interesting to visit one. At least we kn

I will not accept it. I cannot believe nor do I want to believe that 2005, which was a great year for not just UK Hardcore music, has been 20 years ago. Where the frick has the time gone? Why is time moving so damn fast? 2005 feels like yesterday, but it certainly isn't. 20 years ago. I cannot believe it. That's just insane, and also very disturbing. 20 years went by in a blink of a eye. Before you know it, we look back at 2005 in 2045. My God, I'm getting old too darn quick.

I have to start this review by stating that I've owned quite a lot of things Tiesto released during the late 90s and early 2000nd, but never actually bought/owned a Magik CD. I've heard of them and seen them in my local record store, but I never had the courage to purchase them. I seriously couldn't tell you why. Maybe because I bought lots of other CDs (not just Tiesto albums), and I thought that would suffice. I was wrong, oh so wrong. I know Tiesto won't read this blog, bu

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