The Best New Tracks for DJs - September 2024
I've been diving deep into new music recently, exploring what tracks are hot among my favorite DJs this summer and discovering some killer IDs to add to my own DJ sets. I'm all about sharing the love, so I figured I’d let you in on my top picks. This month, there's a lot to get excited about, form a UK house track that’ll make you go: “Um… OK!” to a techno beat that will have you say “Uh… Interesting.” These tune will give you a whole new perspective on how awesome life can be! For more cool IDs to spice up your mixes, be sure to follow our Spotify playlist.
The Best New Tracks for DJs - September 2024
BREAK IT DOWN (ON THE BASSLINE) | Confidence Man, IN2STELLAR
lift off! | salute, Disclosure
What Club They Hang At | Bad Tofu
early days | wes mills
H! NRG | DJ Planet Express
Drugs In The Bathroom - DJ CAMGIRL Remix | xJermsx, VAPERROR
1000 FACES | X CLUB.
Needs 2 B | Glimji, XP
Fantasy | Kyle Watson
Nothing Ever Changes | Bryce Alakai
1. BREAK IT DOWN (ON THE BASSLINE) | Confidence Man, IN2STELLAR
Confidence Man are having one hell of a summer. The group has had everyone who’s anyone collaborate with them in some form or another. But I don’t think I could be happier with their new recruit, as this time the group chose to team up with IN2STELLAR, one of my favorite duos of late.
BREAK IT DOWN (ON THE BASSLINE) is a high-energy track that’s already making waves on dance floors everywhere. With its infectious rhythm, catchy vocals, and deep trance-y bassline, this track is designed to keep your toes tappin’ until the next festival season.
Confidence Man’s signature blend of cheeky lyrics and upbeat grooves pairs perfectly with IN2STELLAR’s punchy production, making this a must-have in any DJ’s USB stick.
2. lift off! | salute, Disclosure
Salute is having a moment, and it couldn’t be more justified than with the DJ’s collab with Disclosure. A wet dream made in groove heaven, lift off! lives up to its name.
The combination of salute’s ethereal production and Disclosure’s house-infused slickness results in a track that’s both uplifting and danceable. With its soaring synths, crisp percussion, and an irresistible groove, lift off! is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s sure to elevate any DJ set.
If you need to punch a crowd in the face, this is the track to do it with.
3. What Club They Hang At | Bad Tofu
What Club They Hang At by Canadian newcomer Bad Tofu is a high-energy track that captures the essence of early '90s rave culture. The song is characterized by its infectious percussion groove and a pulsing bassline that drives the rhythm forward. Bad Tofu blends elements of house, techno, and jungle, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The track’s relentless pace and uplifting vibes make it a perfect anthem for late-night dance floors, where the energy never seems to wane.
What Club They Hang At transports the listener to a different time and place. Are we in a field somewhere in the suburbs of LDN circa 1992? Are we in a poorly ventilated basement in Montreal? Who knows! Whether you're a fan of classic rave music or just discovering the genre, you could do far worse than giving Bad Tofu a listen.
4. early days | wes mills
early days by wes mills is a masterclass in subtlety. It captures the essence of laid-back house with its smooth bassline, minimalistic UK house beat, and warm, atmospheric vocal chops.
It’s the perfect track to set the tone for a chilled-out set or to bring a sense of calm to a high-energy dance floor. early days is all about creating a vibe that’s both introspective and inviting. I could see this as the first cool track of the night to show you mean business. It could also be the blissed-out closer at the end of a set.
In fact, you can play it anywhere. Hell, you might even want to do a set where you put that track on repeat on Spotify for 2 hours. That’d be something, right?
5. H! NRG | DJ Planet Express
DJ Planet Express delivers a nostalgic nod to the golden era of dance music with H! NRG. This track is a throwback to the high-energy disco and house sounds of the 90s, reimagined with a modern twist. As always, DJ Planet Express dances right on the line of irony and pure talent with this one.
Its driving beat, infectious melody, and euphoric energy make H! NRG a standout track that’s perfect for any DJ looking to inject some retro flair into their set. I could see this one on a lofi mixtape or in a laid-back part of a trance set.
6. Drugs In The Bathroom - DJ CAMGIRL Remix | xJermsx, VAPERROR
DJ CAMGIRL takes Drugs In The Bathroom by xJermsx and VAPERROR to new heights with her remix, turning it into a dark, pulsating track that’s equal parts groovy and hypnotic.
With its deep bass, distorted synths, and eerie vocal samples, this remix adds a gritty edge to the original, making it a go-to track for late-night sets that demand something a little darker.
I’m not sure if I want to do the running man or twerk. When in doubt, just do both.
7. 1000 FACES | X CLUB.
X CLUB.’s 1000 FACES is a techno banger that’s as hard-hitting as it is hypnotic. This track is all about relentless energy. The kind of track that takes you by the collar and spins you over its head like the pizza dough that my nonna used to make.
X CLUB. has been one of my favorite artists lately, I just can’t get enough of their warehouse vibes. These guys have the rave beats, and they know how to use them. 1000 FACES is designed to take the dance floor by storm, making it a must-play for any DJ looking to keep the momentum going in their set.
If you like this banger, check out the rest of their stuff.
8. Needs 2 B | Glimji, XP
Needs 2 B by Glimji and XP is a smooth, soulful track that blends UK house with R&B influences. The lush vocals, warm chords, and groovy bassline create a vibe that’s both sensual and danceable.
This track is perfect for those moments when you want to bring a bit of warmth and emotion to the dance floor, offering a refreshing contrast to harder, more aggressive tracks.
Needs 2 B is the sound of now. If you don’t like it, either you live the past, hung up on some clown form the sixties. Or maybe you live in the future, in which case hit me up I’d like to know a couple things… (Mainly upcoming lottery numbers. DM me, we’ll talk.)
9. Fantasy | Kyle Watson
Ooh, when that drop hits, you should see my bass face.
Kyle Watson’s Fantasy is a deep house track that’s all about groove and atmosphere. With its rolling bassline, crisp hi-hats, and ethereal vocal samples, this track is designed to keep the dance floor moving while creating moments of dream-like euphoria and reckless abandon.
Fantasy is the kind of track that effortlessly bridges the gap between peak-time energy and after-hours debauchery, making it a versatile addition to any set.
10. Nothing Ever Changes | Bryce Alakai
Bryce Alakai’s Nothing Ever Changes is a melodic house track that blends uplifting melodies with a driving beat. The track’s shimmering synths, emotive chords, and tight percussion create a sense of forward momentum, making it perfect for building energy in a set.
I like those tracks that make me feel all sorts of things, but that can also really get a dance floor going. That’s not easy to do, and Alakai does it very well. It’s like I always say: Bryce is nice. It’s just one of those sayings, but it totally applies here.
Nothing Ever Changes is all about creating a feel-good atmosphere, making it a standout track for any DJ looking to lift the crowd’s spirits.