TCTS DEBUTS ON INSOMNIAC'S IN / ROTATION IMPRINT WITH TECH HOUSE SINGLE "DESIRE"

The tastemaker and skilled house music producer makes his debut on Insomniac’s offshoot imprint.

Manchester-bred producer TCTS is making his debut appearance on Insomniac’s IN / ROTATION offshoot imprint with his latest tech house single, “Desire.”

TCTS is a renowned tastemaker and house music producer from England known for his signature blend of club-centered grooves and pop-friendly sensibilities. "Desire" lives up to its name, with its intoxicating vocal hook kindling the flame that fuels throbbing basslines, shuffling drums, sharp percussive accents, and flanging synth flourishes.

TCTS spoke about the creation and importance of the track, saying, "I wrote Desire purely with the dancefloor in mind. Something for my USBs that I'd look forward to dropping in my sets. I'm so excited for it to land and absolutely buzzing that it's on one of my favourite labels.”

TCTS harnesses significant weight behind his name, holding his Friday night residency on KISS FM UK, as well as maintaining a hefty crossover catalog - singles “Go” and “Sorry” both sitting at over 25 million Spotify streams, and Latin tech house weapon “Fuego” approaching 6 million streams. His music has enjoyed regular radio support from Radio1 Party Anthems, Arielle Free (Radio 1), Danny Howard (Radio 1), Pete Tong (Radio 1), Majestic ‘Fresh Off The Press’ (KISS), and the Kiss Dance Playlist. He has upcoming shows at D4D4NCE Ibiza and KISS Ibiza this summer.

With his latest release, “Desire,” TCTS makes a grand entrance to IN / ROTATION with a dynamic, club-ready track that showcases his exceptional talent as a producer and his deep connection to the dance scene.

TCTS fuses club musicality, progressive experimentation and airtight production, with unassuming pop appeal, to create transformative moments on the dancefloor, at a festival, on the radio and beyond.

Since sending a demo to BBC Introducing, TCTS has risen through the ranks, from his beginnings on the esteemed GrecoRoman Records (These Heights), and MTA (Games & Body EPs), to Do It Like Me (Icy Feet) ft. Kelis & Sage The Gemini on Ministry of Sound, which has 12 million Spotify streams. Since then he has released with household names including, Defected, Toolroom, CR2 records, Selected, Armada, Astralwerks and securing a Friday night residency on KISS fm. Acclaim has come from Pitchfork, i-D, MTV, Mixmag, The Guardian, and more.

Live highlights feature; Miami Music Week, Printworks and Amnesia Ibiza. With a staggering 100 million streams to date and exciting releases in the pipeline, TCTS continues to grow and evolve, making you feel like you’re back in the club for the first time - every time. 2024 sees a run of 6 releases over 6 months establishing his prolific production skills in a variety of dance genres. With multiple Ibiza shows booked TCTS looks to expand his capabilities as a DJ/Producer whilst launching his ‘TCTS Presents’ at ministry of sound showcasing the next generation of DJs.

KIKO AND ÉTIENNE DE CRÉCY UNLEASH SUPERDATA

Revealing the third mega collaboration from his forthcoming Digital Family album, French Touch artist and industry mainstay Kiko joins forces with legendary French producer Étienne De Crécy for their festival anthem, Superdata.

Setting an industrial soundscape from the very first beat, the producers call upon heavy percussion, striking synth work and rhythmic instrumentation to craft a commanding arrangement. Showcasing the undeniable synergy between Kiko and Étienne, this captivating instrumental cut has been blowing audiences away during their recent sets around the world.

Speaking about Superdata, Kiko said:

“At the beginning, I was inspired by the "Respect is Burning" parties in Paris in the 90s, which led me to propose collaborating on this track with Étienne. He added his touch, perfectly in tune with the ambiance of those parties. Together, we recreated the atmosphere of his productions with Motorbass and Superdiscount, in a style reminiscent of Daft Punk’s early works.

I had never seen his studio before, so it was all new to me. For the track, I spent two days there, divided into two work sessions. The first session took place in the afternoon of my arrival, and the second on the morning of the next day. Everything was wrapped up quickly! I had brought a track that Étienne replayed with his analog machines, including a KORG MS10 and a TB303 Roland. We built the structure together and he handled the mixing. We got along very well, and everything went very fast. For mastering, choosing Alex Gopher was a no-brainer. He did an excellent job on the track.”

Reflecting on over 30 years in the industry, Kiko’s forthcoming collection will host collaborations with artists that have played a part in his musical journey over the years, including Agoria and Rodriguez Jr. and Étienne De Crécy. Encapsulating two decades of innovative music and profound influence in the techno-electro world, the Digital Family album will provide a sonic gateway that transcends time and genre.

An artist who has made an indelible mark on the history of electronic music, Kiko remains at the forefront of the scene. His eclectic discography blends melodic techno, indie dance, and Italo disco, and spans some of the industry’s most revered imprints, including Afterlife, Diynamic, Watergate, Stil vor Talent, Bedrock and Bodello A Parigi. Boasting a variety of hit records, Kiko saw global success with his French Touch anthem, World Cup in 1999. His track Beautiful Place was reported as one of the top 10 most-played tracks at Coachella 2015 by Mixmag, and his collaboration Living in Space with Dave Davis and Phoebe received an official remix by Olivier Giacomotto. Joining forces with David Guetta under his alias Jack Back, they released Supercycle on Tiësto’s highly esteemed AFTR:HRS imprint. With the announcement of his most anticipated project to date, the Digital Family album, 2024 is destined to be a monumental year for Kiko.

Étienne de Crécy's trajectory from punk bassist, to Paris sound engineer, to iconic house music creator epitomizes innovation and influence. Best known for his seminal work on his classic Super Discount album, he is a stalwart of the French Touch movement, constantly evolving within electronic music. His partnership with Philippe Zdar as Motorbass yielded the acclaimed Pansoul album, a cornerstone of French house music, which was hailed as an instant classic when it hit the shelves.

Super Discount, De Crécy’s retail-themed “collaborative solo project”, was a critical and commercial hit on the release of Volume 1 in 1997, serving as a showcase for the wave of emerging French talent. De Crécy's subsequent releases, from the soulful Tempovision to the experimental Super Discount 2, reflect his unyielding commitment to musical evolution. Renowned for his immersive live performances, blending audio-visual experiences, he captivates audiences worldwide. With every project, Étienne further cements his legacy as a pioneer and living legend in the genre.

Kiko Tour Dates

10.05 ­– Pz City Club – Montpellier, France
18.05 – East Park – Bartenheim, France
⁠27.07 – Rachdingue – Girona, Spain
02.08 – Family Piknik Festival – Frontignan, France
14.09 – Château Floor Festival – Valence, France

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LIQUIDFIVE TEAMS UP WITH CRÜPO, NGHTIME! & TIMA DEE ON SLICK NEW VOCAL HOUSE RECORD ‘YOU & I’

Embark on a sonic journey through the realms of love and passion with 'You & I' — a mesmerizing dance anthem brought to life by the collaborative project of liquidfive, CRÜPO, NGHTIME! and Tima Dee. This electrifying vocal house track will transport you on a nostalgic trip, exploring themes of relationships - 'You & I' promises to ignite the dance floor and tug at the heartstrings of listeners worldwide. Mark your calendars and get ready to lose yourself in the magic of 'You & I'.

Martin Maximilian Kotzur aka liquidfive is a German music artist who aims to establish dance-pop and electronic music internationally. The German procuder has released over 100 tracks and collaborated with many international artists such as Tom Novy, Joe Killington, ENIGMA and B Martin. liquidfive's songs regularly end up in the international dance charts; with his track 'Veins' was recently placed in the top 10 of the US dance charts and tracks like 'No Sugar' were internationally successful on radio. Many new songs and collaborations are locked away for the future, so keep an eye on what liquidfive has coming in the near future!

CRÜPO, or Otto Kruip, is a Dutch producer who grew up in the eastern part of the Netherlands among the peaceful meadows and farms. With a musical family, he grew up with the luxury and freedom to discover his talent for producing and composing which lead him on a path to arrive at the unique style he has today. Releases like ‘Hear Me Calling’ and ‘System’ show that unmistakable skillset and production style in full effect, much like on ‘You & I’!

NGHTIME! is a 25-year-old EDM artist based in Helsinki, Finland. Born in Jyväskylä, but having lived most of his childhood life in The Netherlands, NGHTIME! grew up amidst many different music cultures. He now has over 1.5 million streams on Spotify and has performed at Finland's biggest beach festival RMJ in 2023. NGHTIME! wants to experiment with many genres and keep evolving. This is his take on dance music.

Also joining the party is San Fran native and well-known vocalist Tima Dee. Tima found success after her initial releases, lending her voice to a wide variety of dance genres as her name began to grow within the scene. She soon found herself collaborating and releasing songs with dance heavyweights such as Richard Vission, Sikdope and more and has amassed well over 50 million streams on her work over the past few years. You can find her vocals in the blockbuster tracks like ‘Uncharted’, the Oscar nominated ‘Audible’ at clubs across the globe.                                 

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