After gaining a foothold in its native Bucharest and throwing lauded after parties at OFFSónar and ADE, "Ro-minimal" champion Them arrives on Ibiza this summer.
Starting things with a Season Special at Cova Santa on Thursday 1 June, Them has invited the creme de la creme of Deep-Tech DJs from the region and wider community. Amongst the respected names is Yakazi Music boss, Hitch.
Perhaps best known for his track Mr Slade with Leix, the veteran of many years has an uncanny ability to judge the vibe on the dancefloor. As his track selection below amplifies, Hitch proves that there are plenty of dynamite records to be found in the vaults.
Here's a little taste of what you can expect at Cova Santa on Thursday.
Hitch's Minimal playlist takeover
Marc Houle | Undercover | Items & Things
"Old school Electro-infused masterpiece from Marc Houle released on his own label Items & Things (run by Magda, Troy Pierce and himself). The way mischievous vocals constantly get interrupted by unexpected sonic twists blows my mind."
The Melody | I Want Your Love | See Saw Records
"One of my favourite old records from Jochem Paap (AKA Speedy J) alongside Phillipe Haex,
released in 1991 on See Saw Records. I Want Your Love is a '90s dancefloor burner that will beat your heart out. Every time I play this song loads of memories come to my mind."
Ace Vision | Homesick | Ace Vision Records
"A dancefloor killer track with an '80s Italo touch and the early 2000 Disco, Synth Pop and Electro
sounds."
Inner Lakes | Alternate Realities | Timeless
"What a track! Speechless. Electro futurist mid-tempo tune from Inner Lakes released on Francesco Del Garda's label Timeless a few months ago."
The Delta Mirror | Stars Over Shanghai | Creme Organization
"Retro stylings and gritty Electro bass hooks with synth fills and jacked up breaks."
Napoleon | Fortuna | Infrasonic Records
"One of my favourite closing tracks. Without a doubt, this works well on today's dancefloors. What a record. Still today!"
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Thanks to Hitch for his incredible selections. You can catch Hitch alongside fellow genre specialists Rhadoo, Praslesh, Priku and Sonja Moonear on Thursday 1 June.
See below for tickets and info.
