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| 2004/12/29 |
| 2004 in review. |
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Well it's here again... another year over and another year just around the corner, 2004 certainly a great year for hardcore, at HappyHardcore.com we like to round up the year with a year in review and some hints to what is happening in 2005.
2004 was not without its tragedies, this year saw the loss of two hardcore supporters with the untimely deaths of BBC Radio 1 presenter John Peel and DJ Tom Wilson. May they both rest in peace.
2004 saw the launch of these new hardcore labels:
B52 Records
Ballistic Bootlegs
Cloned
DFM Records Limited
Executive Records
Hardcore Collections
Industrial Movement
Infinity Recordings - Relaunch
JAL - Relaunch
Madcow
Mokum - Relaunch
Monkey Business
Nu Underground
NuEnergy limited
PowerStation
Project Xero
Prophecy Records
Rave n Beats Canada
Ravin Beatz Japan - Rename
Raw Elements
Remix Reloaded
Ripped 2 Fcuk
RIPX
Stompin Choonz - Relaunch
Square Recordings
Switched on
Thin-n-Crispy
trip2nite
Vinyl United
In addition to those labels over 20 new hardcore compilations and albums released, with some charting in store compilation charts and national sales!
This past year saw: DJ Fade leaves hardcore, Alphamagic and React declare bankruptcy, Flip n Fill cover discoland, KFA and Luna-C release hardcore music video, Slammin vinyl sued for illegal live CD recordings, Nukleuz start with more hardcore releases + remixes, Re-con = Ultrabeat is revealed, UK TV program Rapture TV start covering hardcore events, M8 magazine adds hardcore reviews, DJ Mag does a two page article on hardcore, Hardcore charts in both in Finland and the Netherlands, You're shining reached number 3 in the UK commercial dance charts, Hardcore is played on BBC Radio 1 for the first time in years, Hardcore DJs make the DJ Mag top 250 for first time in years,
Amato distribution take on hardcore release, Several legal download sites start... just to name a few things.
Here are HappyHardcore.com we experienced alot of changes
The members base grew from just under 10,000 members to just under 15,000 members!
Live shows on HappyHardcore.com radio kicked off
HappyHardcore.com radio broke top 40 internet radio stations in the world!
The first hardcore online festival called Exposure 2004 was launched.
HappyHardcore.com and HappyHardcore.com radio turn 5 years old.
Totally Sweet Radio turn 2 years old.
So how is 2005 looking?? Massive! From what we have seen being put into place for 2005, its nothing short of massive... 2004 was big but trays tables up and seats to their upright position as 2005 is gonna be huuuuuudge!
Happy New year from all at HappyHardcore.com |
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| 2004/12/29 |
| New Nukleuz hardcore + remixes |
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Nukleuz have contacted us about the future of the Nukleuz label and their part in the hardcore scene. Nukleuz have told us that because of the massive success of the last Nukleuz hardcore EP and the fact Nukleuz as a label have and continue to believe in the value of hardcore they have begun working on a couple more EPs and even the possibility of a hardcore album!
These new tracks and EPs will contain new hardcore remixes of other tunes and of course creating brand new hardcore tracks! |
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| 2004/12/27 |
| Live shows on HappyHardcore.com radio this week |
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This week on live on HappyHardcore.com radio we have the crazy antics of the CPX Crew broadcasting live and direct from Sydney, Australia and featuring the DJing talents of DJ's Weaver (Raver Baby), Carlo, Suae, Tom-E + special weekly guests.
Show starts:
Wednesday 29th December 2004:
7:00pm - Sydney (Wednesday night)
5:00pm - Tokyo (Wednesday evening)
8:00am - England (Wednesday morning)
12:01am - Los Angeles (Wednesday night)
3:00am - New York (Very Wednesday morning)
A few hours later we have the NAHM live show... here is an bit from this weeks info:
Well it's the last show of 2004 and we're going to end it off proper on North American Hardcore Movement. This week we've got DJs Sean Apollo and Milo steppin' up to the decks with special guests No Left Turn and Reese ("The Nice Guys"). These two have undoubtedly made some of the most noise here in North America and will showing you why that is and what you can look forward to for 2005. So tune in this week for four hours of live hardcore on NAHM!
Hour 1: Sean Apollo
Hours 2 & 3: No Left Turn & Reese
Hour 4: Milo
It all starts...
Dec 29th 2004:
USA PST - Los Angeles, San Francisco:
3:00pm (Wednesday)
USA EST - New York, Toronto:
6:00pm (Wednesday)
UK GMT - England, Scotland:
11:00pm (Wednesday)
Japan - Tokyo, Osaka:
8:00am (Thursday)
Australia - Sydney, Brisbane:
10:00am (Thursday)
Germany - Berlin:
12:00am (Midnight Thursday)
Eniwetok
11:00am (Wednesday)
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| 2004/12/27 |
| DJ Silver featured on CD release in Australia |
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DJ Silver of HappyHardcore.com / Radio / MasterWax / Infinity Recordings is to featuring on an upcoming release from Central Station Records in Australia. The 4 pack CD is called The Ultimate Happy Hard & Hard Trance and mixed by DJ's Fenix, Paul Elstak & DJ Silver. The release date is Jan 31st 2005. We will post tracklistings and artwork as soon as we have them.
From the press release:
The Ultimate Happy Hard & Hard Trance - V/A
(Mixed By: Fenix, Paul Elstak & DJ Silver)
The definitive collection of hardcore & happy hard trax:
A 4 CD compilation mixed by some of the scenes biggest names: Fenix, Paul Elstak & DJ Silver
Features big trax from: Commander Tom, DJ Wag, Ultra-sonic, Critical Mass & Fenix...
The press release only mentions the some of the big name trance artist names but rest assured DJ Silver has completed his disc and it contains some brand new bangin hardcore! |
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| 2004/12/27 |
| A hardcore Sunrize |
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The hardcore producer Sunrize from Next Generation Records / Pitched up recordings wants to wish you all a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays by giving a present of a new update to his old track, "Memories" for all to download for free!
Sunrize - Memories (2004 update)
Sunrize says: Feel free to copy it, play it, mix it, and send it to all your friends! |
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| 2004/12/24 |
| DJ Resist to form new label with DJ Impact |
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DJ Impact and DJ Resist, and the new hardcore heaven CD series, have teamed up to create a new label called Infexious Audio.
Taken from the exclusive press release to HappyHardcore.com:
"2005 sees the beginning of a brand new label & a brand new concept. A label brought to you by Impact & Resist, which will not only explore the many different styles & sounds of Hardcore music as we know it, but aim to create new styles & new concepts.
All material on the label will be 100% original & will not compromise on quality to subsidise quantity. We have decided to give you all a sneak preview of the logo artwork. Clips of the first release will be posted up in the new year."
Resist + Impact = Infexious Audio
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| 2004/12/23 |
| Christmas comes early to Shop.HappyHardcore.com |
Author: silver
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| 2004/12/22 |
| Live radio shows today |
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Live on HappyHardcore.com radio this week we have:
CPX Radio broadcasting from Sydney, Australia and featuring the DJing talents of DJ's Weaver (Raver Baby), Carlo, Suae, Tom-E + special weekly guests.
Wednesday 22nd December 2004:
7:00pm - 10:00pm Sydney (Wednesday night)
5:00pm - 8:00pm Tokyo (Wednesday evening)
8:00am - 11:00am England (Wednesday morning)
12:00am - 3:00am Los Angeles (Wednesday night)
3:00am - 6:00am New York (Very Wednesday night)
This shows timezone should be suitable for listeners in Australia, Tokyo and England.
Next we turn our attention to hardcore North America, for the North American Hardcore Movement. This weeks show features a special holiday mix from the guys.
The fun starts:
Wednesday 22nd December 2004:
USA PST - Los Angeles, San Francisco:
3:00pm (Wednesday)
USA EST - New York, Toronto:
6:00pm (Wednesday)
UK GMT - England, Scotland:
11:00pm (Wednesday)
Japan - Tokyo, Osaka:
8:00am (Thursday)
Australia - Sydney, Brisbane:
10:00am (Thursday)
Germany - Berlin:
12:00am (Midnight Thursday)
This shows timezone should be suitable for listeners in Australia, Tokyo and North America. |
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| 2004/12/21 |
| Bang!'s album |
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Great news for Bang! hardcore lovers... The tracklist for the upcoming Bang! album has been posted and here it is. Bang! have pointed out that all the tracks are brand new mixes. No released date yet but we think it should be out within the next 3 months.
Track #'s Tracklisting - Remixer listed in brackets.
Disc 1 - DJ mixed by Storm
1: Shooting Star (2k4 mix) (DJ Storm & Euphony)
2: Lost In Space (DJ Storm & Euphony)
3: 'Til The Day (Blizzard mix) (dj phosphor & dj justrich)
4: Sail Away (DJ Storm & Euphony)
5: Fall To Sleep (dj phosphor & Milennium Bugg)
6: Crazy Little Fingers (dj phosphor & dj justrich)
7: Sunshine On A Cloudy Day (DJ Storm & Euphony)
9: Hyperspace (DJ Storm & Euphony)
10: Shine A Light (dj phosphor)
11: Crazy Little Fingers (Luna-C)
12: 'Til The Day (Bliss mix) (dj phosphor)
13: Shine A Light (Touching Down mix) (Devastate)
Disc 2 - Singles
1: Shooting Star (2k4 mix) (DJ Storm & Euphony)
2: Lost In Space (DJ Storm & Euphony)
3: 'Til The Day (Blizzard mix) (dj phosphor & dj justrich)
4: Sail Away (DJ Storm & Euphony)
5: Fall To Sleep (dj phosphor & Milennium Bugg)
6: Crazy Little Fingers (dj phosphor & dj justrich)
7: Sunshine On A Cloudy Day (DJ Storm & Euphony)
8: Break Of Dawn (DJ Storm & Euphony)
9: Hyperspace (DJ Storm & Euphony)
10: Shine A Light (dj phosphor)
11: Crazy Little Fingers (Luna-C)
12: 'Til The Day (Bliss mix) (dj phosphor)
13: Shine A Light (Touching Down mix) (Devastate)
many thanks to user mustapha for the heads up on the news. |
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| 2004/12/20 |
| Hardcore heaven CD release |
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| The new hardcore heaven CD DJ's have been announced they are Sy, Brisk & Kevin Energy. The CD is due in February 2005 and is a triple CD. |
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| 2004/12/20 |
| The CLSM Santa |
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The crazy hardcore group CLSM have put on the net a little Christmas present for everyone. CLSM's previous album hardcore material is available for free as a download. We are told this download / CD is free to copy, give away on CD, distribute to friends, make your own copies etc.
Edit 2004/12/21: We have sent too much traffic to CLSM's server and they can't handle it. Link removed.
The download includes artwork and all the tracks with the tracks join together (audio wise). |
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| 2004/12/16 |
| Rave those beats |
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The crew behind the hardcore label Rave N' Beats Japan have shortened their label name to the much simpler "Ravin Beatz Japan"
Rave goes Ravin Beatz
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| 2004/12/14 |
| Live shows this week on HappyHardcore.com radio |
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If you haven't already joined the biggest hardcore dance radio station in the world there is no better time than with a live show! This weeks live shows on HappyHardcore.com radio looks:
CPX Radio broadcasting from Sydney, Australia and featuring the DJing talents of DJ's Weaver (Raver Baby), Carlo, Suae, Tom-E + special weekly guests.
Wednesday 15th December 2004:
7:00pm - 10:00pm Sydney (Wednesday night)
5:00pm - 8:00pm Tokyo (Wednesday evening)
8:00am - 11:00am England (Wednesday morning)
12:00am - 3:00am Los Angeles (Wednesday night)
3:00am - 6:00am New York (Very Wednesday night)
This shows timezone should be suitable for listeners in Australia, Tokyo and England.
Next we turn our attention to hardcore North America, for the North American Hardcore Movement with DJ's Milo, Comet, Apollo and Virus. This weeks show features a special 2 hour session from The Blizzard Boyz from Blizzard Records!
1st hour - Comet
2nd & 3rd hour - The Blizzard Boyz
4th hour - Apollo
The fun starts:
Wednesday 15th December 2004:
USA PST - Los Angeles, San Francisco:
3:00pm (Wednesday)
USA EST - New York, Toronto:
6:00pm (Wednesday)
UK GMT - England, Scotland:
11:00pm (Wednesday)
Japan - Tokyo, Osaka:
8:00am (Thursday)
Australia - Sydney, Brisbane:
10:00am (Thursday)
Germany - Berlin:
12:00am (Midnight Thursday)
Rangoon - ??
5:30am (Thursday morning)
This shows timezone should be suitable for listeners in Australia, Tokyo and North America. |
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| 2004/12/14 |
| Pre-order: M-Project - The threshold of consciousness |
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At HappyHardcore.com we have pulled all stops in the last few months to try and get some Japanese hardcore out to the world, stuff that would never normally make it from the Japanese homeland with amazing popularity. This time we have managed again to secure a limited amount of the new album from M-Project entitled The threshold of consciousness (tracklist). If your a listener of HappyHardcore.com radio you should know the name M-Project. This new album is DJ mixed and contains back to back self produced tracks.
Hold onto your shorts we have also secured more of the unmixed Hardcore Junkieee CD (tracklist), the last time we did a pre-order on this sucker we sold out under 12 hours! We have in a larger amount of limited stock this time around but again if you want one make sure to order ASAP.
Both items are on pre-order until December 27th 2004 or until sold out so order now.
M-Project - The threshold of consciousness
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| 2004/12/13 |
| Where's DJ Demand? |
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Ever wondered what happened to hardcore producer and DJ Demand? We have spotted Demand on a new release on AATW. Interesting fact is that AATW (a commerical dance label) are promoting him as a hardcore DJ, further evidence AATW is pushing hardcore. Demand is releasing the track under the name Escape together with vocalist Marie, who also sang on AATW cover version of Paradise & Dreams. The debut single on the new group is called Flying Away. Good luck Demand!
DJ Demand in demand
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| 2004/12/11 |
| Go ballistic one more time |
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Ballistic Bootlegs have announced their next coming track, expect it in all good hardcore stores shortly.
BOOTS002
A: Anonymous - Moving 2004
AA: Anonymous - Ready To Fly
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| 2004/12/07 |
| Hardcore Heaven + Bonkers 14 |
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News from Resist is that they will be taking over the Hardcore Heaven CD series and distribution. The next CD in the series will not be any particular number as Resist have chosen to restart the series. The first of the new hardcore heaven CD series from Resist will be released February 2005.
In other Resist news Bonkers 14 is scheduled for release end of April 2005. No word on the other DJ's mixing Bonkers 14, expect two discs to be Hixxy & Sharkey. |
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| 2004/12/07 |
| This week HappyHardcore.com radio live to air shows |
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This Wednesday night / Thursday morning depending where you are in the world we once again open the flood gates on HappyHardcore.com radio and release some wicked live to air shows.
First up CPX Radio.
CPX Radio broadcasting from Sydney, Australia and featuring the DJing talents of DJ's Weaver (Raver Baby), Carlo, Suae, Tom-E + special weekly guests. This week CPX Radio is exclusivly broadcast on HappyHardcore.com!
Wednesday 8th December 2004:
7:00pm - 10:00pm Sydney (Wednesday night)
5:00pm - 8:00pm Tokyo (Wednesday evening)
8:00am - 11:00am England (Wednesday morning)
12:00am - 3:00am Los Angeles (Wednesday night)
3:00am - 6:00am New York (Very Wednesday night)
This shows timezone should be suitable for listeners in Australia, Tokyo and England.
Next we turn our attention to hardcore North America, for the North American Hardcore Movement with DJ's Virus, Comet, Milo, and Apollo. This weeks show features a special 2 hour session from Ac Slater and the pitchup up crew.
1st hour - Virus
2nd & 3rd hour - AC Slater & The Pitched up crew
4th hour - Milo
The fun starts:
Wednesday 8th December 2004:
USA PST - Los Angeles, San Francisco:
3:00pm (Wednesday)
USA EST - New York, Toronto:
6:00pm (Wednesday)
UK GMT - England, Scotland:
11:00pm (Wednesday)
Japan - Tokyo, Osaka:
8:00am (Thursday)
Australia - Sydney, Brisbane:
10:00am (Thursday)
Germany - Berlin:
12:00am (Midnight Thursday)
This shows timezone should be suitable for listeners in Australia, Tokyo and North America.
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| 2004/12/07 |
| Frisky & Hujib believe it |
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A new promo track by Frisky and Hujib has hit the net for everyone's to checkout. No release date or label yet.
Audio (Streaming MP3):
Frisky & Hujib - Believe |
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| 2004/12/06 |
| Order: Limited blue MasterWax slipmat sets |
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HappyHardcore.com and MasterWax records are giving you the chance to pickup an extremely limited blue edition MasterWax slipmat set (2 mats). As you can see the artwork below on the slipmat is amazing, what's more is that this artwork was commissioned for this slipmat design, yes that's right, this is not a scan of someone else work, it is not a rip off of someone else's work it is artwork drawn by a Japanese manga artist especially for these mats. MasterWax records have only made 25 sets of this rare blue edition collectors item and you can only buy it from HappyHardcore.com direct.
MasterWax went all out for these slipmat's quality wise. The slipmat's themselves are a baby soft material that caress the vinyl while offering exactly the right degree of slip and control. Manufactured with a mix of synthetic and natural fiber blends to create a super soft but resilient fabric with just the right amount of give. Unlike the mass produced "scouring pad" slipmats these slipmats were printed using the very latest techniques which leave no tactile print on the surface of the slipmat - the slipmats are as soft and smooth on the surface as they were prior to the print because the inks are transferred deep into the fibers, rather like a rug or carpet. The slipmat's have no plastic feel or appearance, these are the real deal!
We are selling a set (2 mats) including world wide shipping for 3,800 Japanese Yen which is axp. 19 UK Pounds / USD$37.20 / 27.70 Euro / CAD $44.40 / AUD $47.70.
These slipmat's look so good we did not want to sell them! Due to the limited nature this offer we are only offering them for sale for 5 days, we are sure we will sell out before that so if you want a set please order as soon as possible. Orders finish December 10th 2004 or when stock runs out so click the graphic or click here to order.
Please note: A set includes 2 slipmats.
Artwork + Real photo - absolutely no color difference after print!
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| 2004/12/02 |
| Live shows over for this week |
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Thanks to everyone that tuned into the live shows this week, we actually peaked at over 700 listeners for the time slot and managed to break our server listener counter in the process. The counter will be back up shortly.
Update 2004/12/03:: The radio listener counter is back working again. |
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| 2004/11/29 |
| Regular live radio shows on HappyHardcore.com radio |
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Running live shows on HappyHardcore.com radio is not the easiest thing to do when there are over six servers and three stream types to deal with, it's much simpler when you have one server to flick one switch... BUT that is all about to change after months of hard work, we're proud to bring you brand new regular live shows to HappyHardcore.com radio. Last week saw the live pilot shows of the CPX Crew direct from Sydney Australia and the North American Hardcore Movement from all over North America. Both shows had their own little teething problems, but that is what pilot shows are for, we have ironed out all the problems and this week are announcing the news to all.
Update 2004/12/01: Unfortunately the CPX Radio show has been canceled this week due to technical problems with the CPX crew and equipment. Tune in next week for the CPX crew. The North American Hardcore Movement live show is uneffected and will be broadcast as scheduled.
Next we turn our attention to hardcore North America, this Wednesday (Dec 1st, 2004) tune in from 6 - 10pm EST for the grand premier of North American Hardcore Movement LIVE on HappyHardcore.com radio this Wednesday evening and every Wednesday evening with DJ's Virus, Comet, Milo, and Apollo. This show is focused on providing the world with the latest sounds of North America's top DJs and producers as we bring in special guests and regular DJ rotations from all over North America. You'll be able to get in the HappyHardcore.com chat room and talk live with the crew as they bring you four hours of absolutely bangin' hardcore. So tune in, tell your friends, and don't miss out!
The fun starts:
Wednesday 1st December 2004:
USA PST - Los Angeles, San Francisco:
3:00pm (Wednesday)
USA EST - New York, Toronto:
6:00pm (Wednesday)
UK GMT - England, Scotland:
11:00pm (Wednesday)
Japan - Tokyo, Osaka:
8:00am (Thursday)
Australia - Sydney, Brisbane:
10:00am (Thursday)
Germany - Berlin:
12:00am (Midnight Thursday)
Nuku'alofa - ???:
12:00pm (Thursday)
This shows timezone should be suitable for listeners in Australia, Tokyo and North America.
HappyHardcore.com radio has not stopped broadcasting hardcore since July 1999, making us arguably the longest running hardcore radio station in the world and certainly the most popular streaming radio station in the world. Expect more live radio and interesting stuff from HappyHardcore.com radio as will be expanding our live coverage to the UK and other hardcore infected zones shortly :) |
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| 2004/11/24 |
| Pre-order: DJ Storm - The History + more Japanese hardcore CDs |
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The last Japanese hardcore CD Sharpnel pre-order we did on the site was insane! We pre-sold the entire shipment we received. Due to this extremely popularity for Japanese hardcore we have dug around to see what we could offer to the Japanese hardcore junkie's out there and we have come up with some bits not before released outside of Japan that everyone should love.
First up is a brand new DJ Storm CD entitled DJ Storm - The History (tracklist), this is due for release 30th of November 2004 and HappyHardcore.com has secured a limited amount for all the fans of DJ Storm and the mixing styles of Japanese hardcore DJ Bug. This CD is autographed by DJ Bug and released in Japan only, there are no guarantee's this CD will be imported to any other country so if you want this CD we suggest you order now.
Next we have extremely limited copies of Hardcore Junkieee (tracklist) which is an unmixed CD and Rotterdam Gabberz (tracklist) both released a while back but never offered outside of Japan.
Pre-order finishes 30th of November 2004 so be quick! Payment is by credit card and paypal only. - Pre-order now!
DJ Storm - The History
 
Hardcore Junkieee (UNMIXED) + Rotterdam Gabberz
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| 2004/11/24 |
| Electronic overload |
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The Electronic label has been quite as of late due to some pressing problems, but that is all about to change. The Electronic boys have sent out news on their upcoming release schedule with audio, plus announcing a new join partnership record label!
Both releases are mastered and will be in stores in the coming months.
Electronic ETRIC017 2x12"
A. Tazz & Deviance - War Machine
B1. Tazz & Narcotic Featuring MC Casper Cut No Slack
B2. Tazz v Digital Anarchy - Metamorphosis
C. Alek Száhala - The Hater
D1. DOK & Lost Soul - Gods Child
D2. DOK & Ponder - Octagon
Electronic ETRIC018 12" X Rated EP
A. DOK & Ponder - Faith Alone
B1. Tazz & Shanty - Rave Ripper
B2. Pain On Creation - Mortality
TPs of ETRIC018 should be on sale in a couple of weeks and hopefully will see a full release in 2004.
A new label collaboration is the new Electronic Phusion label, run in conjunction between the Electronic record label and Sage from Phusion Records, a record store based in Los Angeles, USA. We have been told that the first four releases will be limited to only 250 copies per release, HappyHardcore.com suspects at a higher retail price. All four releases have been sent to vinyl mastering and will be available in the next couple of months.
Electronic Phusion ETRICPH001 12"
A. Tazz v Digital Anarchy - Search For Evolution
B1. Re-form - Purple
B2. Re-form - Punishment
Electronic Phusion ETRICPH002 12"
A1. Furious - Morphed
A2. Furious - Acid Carnage
B1. Re-form Plastic Sky (To The NRG)
B2. Nemes & Blender Inquisition
Electronic Phusion ETRICPH003 12"
A. Tazz - Five Second Breakdown
B. LCP - Get Busy
Electronic Phusion ETRICPH004 12"
A. Alek Száhala - Desagoon Juniper
B. Alek Száhala - Darkstar
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| 2004/11/24 |
| Time for some Mokum |
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After a successful re-launch of Mokum the second in new Mokum release series is due in stores shortly. It looks and smells like the following:
MOK102
A1 : Irmak - In your face
A2 : Irmak - Arabian soldier on horse
B1 : Irmak - Back up the groove
B2 : Irmak - Remember my name
MOK102
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| 2004/11/24 |
| Monkey's and hardcore |
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The new hardcore label Monkey Business has sent over HappyHardcore.com the first release information and audio for everyone to checkout. This new hardcore label is headed up by Mike Di Scala (Ultrabeat / Re-con) and Paulos from 3 beat records (a Liverpool, UK record store), MONBIZ001 should be in store with in 1-2 months.
Audio (MP3):
MONBIZ001
A: Re-Con - Finally
B: Re-Con - The Sun |
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| 2004/11/24 |
| Trip 2 nite |
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Hardcore label Trip 2 Nite has updated their logo, check it out.
Trip 2 nite get even tripper
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| 2004/11/20 |
| 10 years of evolution |
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Evolution Records have published the tracklist and complete artwork for their upcoming 10 years of Evolution Records album. The release is still set for January 2005.
Disc 1
1) Interstate - Lost Generation
2) Scott Brown - I don't need nobody
3) Q-Tex - Let the bass go
4) Scott Brown - Healing mind
5) Interstate - Roll the track
6) Scott Brown - Turn up the music
7) Interstate - Hardcore Hustler
8) Scott Brown - Blue Room
9) Scott Brown - Elysium +
10) Scott Brown - Gang bang society (remix)
11) Plus System - Prince of darkness
12) Scott Brown - Rock you softly
13) Scott Brown - Make the beat drop
14) Plus System - Make you freak
15) Plus System - Commence
16) Brisk & Brown - Back and Forth (UK mix)
17) Scott Brown & DMO - Just walk away
18) Plus System - Rock that body (original)
19) Plus System - I'll be yours
20) Scott Brown - Synthetic dreams
21) Plus System - Bassline of the century
22) Plus System - Neckbreaker (Nustyle mix)
23) Plus System - Rock that body (Nustyle mix)
24) Scott Brown - Boomstick
Disc 2
1) Q-Tex - Overdrive
2) Mr Brown - Jump
3) LOH - Go Berzerk
4) Bass-x - Hardcore disco 3
5) Kinetic Pleasure - Rhythm flow
6) Scott Brown - A view to the future
7) Scott Brown - Dum Dooby Dum
8) Q-Tex - Can't get enough
9) Bass Reaction - Technophobia (power mix)
10) Scott Brown - Trance Sect
11) Scott Brown - Detonated
12) Q-Tex - I love you baby
13) Scott Brown - Wicked
14) Scott Brown & DJ Rab S - Now is the time (Hixxy & Trixxy remix)
15) Bass-x - Do it now
16) Q-Tex - Equazion 4 (REMIX)
17) Scott Brown - Get on up
18) Q-Tex - Burning up
19) Scott Brown / Bass-D / King Matthew - The people love it
20) Bass-x - Overdose
10 years of Evolution
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| 2004/11/17 |
| Very Essential |
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Essential Platinum have released information on their upcoming releases, in store shortly.
EPP025
A: Dougal & Gammer - Crackwhore
B: Dougal & Gammer - Rainfall Remix (Feat. Jenna)
EPP026
A: Dougal & Mickey Skeedal - Really Love You (Dougal & Gammer Remix)
B: Dougal & Gammer feat. Jenna - Don't Go |
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| 2004/11/16 |
| Hardcore DJ's in the top 250 |
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DJ Magazine posts their annual top 100 DJ as voted by the general public each year. Hardcore DJ's have not been in the top 100 for a while now as the chart has turned into a house / trance top 100 chart since the magazine itself does not regularly cover hardcore thus the readers are not hardcore / hard dance people. This year things are a little different, no sorry no hardcore DJ's got into the top 100 but a few managed to get into the top 250!
174: DJ Issac
179: Scott Brown
199: Hixxy
229: Darkraver
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| 2004/11/16 |
| NuEnergy limited |
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The NuEnergy crew are going limited, limited edition that is. A new sub label of NuEnergy called simple called NuEnergy limited is set to release their first release shortly. Audio below.
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NUNRGLTD001
A: Asa and S1 - Convulsion
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| 2004/11/16 |
| Promo products |
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New on the gabber gabber / hardstyle front has a release from the third movement crew with DJ Promo EP entitled "My claim to fame" look for a release end of November 2004.
Audio (MP3):
Release date: November 2004
A1: Promo - Still got it
A2: Promo - Devastation of thought
B1: Promo - My claim to fame
B2: Promo - Lost in the bush
Promo is back on the release war path
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| 2004/11/12 |
| There is no collections like hardcore collections |
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| 2004/11/12 |
| Seeing with Inner vision |
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The Innervision crew have put together their latest creation and posted us some information and audio regarding the release.
Audio (Real Audio)
INVR004
A: Lost Soul - Lemme Hear Ya
AA: Lost Soul - Genocide |
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| 2004/11/11 |
| Competition: Next Generation - The collective v.2 |
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HappyHardcore.com and Next Generation Records are giving everyone the chance to pick for free an autographed copy of the new Next Generation Records album entitled The Collection v.2!
You only have until November 26th to enter so click the artwork below to enter.
Next Generation Album v2 - Click to enter
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| 2004/11/11 |
| TSR 2 years old and hits 100 shows! |
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| The Totally Sweet Radio crew (our sister hardcore radio channel on HappyHardcore.com) are two years old with the TSR screw celebrating this event with a special show also marking their 100th episode! The crazy weekly antics of the TSR has become quite a favorite for hardcore fans worldwide and HappyHardcore.com gives a big congratulations to the crew on their dedication! |
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| 2004/11/11 |
| ProActive 4 |
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The Proactive crew have released information and audio on their forthcoming release four. The release will be out 20th of December 2004.
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PRO004
A: DOK n Ponder vs The *TING* - What You Dont Know
AA: The *TING* and DMF - Out Of Control |
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| 2004/11/11 |
| Stompin Choonz stomp back |
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Stompin Choonz stomp back into regular releases again and hav annouched their next release with audio!
Founded back in the days of 1995, Stompin's debut release was the massive, best selling, vocal anthem "Higher Love" by JDS featuring the powerful vocals of Corelle.
Audio (Real Audio)
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A: Visionary - Taste The Funk
AA: Visionary - 20000 Years |
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| 2004/11/09 |
| Listen to HappyHardcore.com radio ANYWHERE! |
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HappyHardcore.com radio is expanding, move over FM broadcasts we have blown off our internet PC boundaries and moved wireless! As more and more wireless points and devices make they way out to market we have found we are getting listeners on HappyHardcore.com from new places that were not possible even this time last year.
We received an email last weekend telling us of just one of these experiences where a listener and fan of HappyHardcore.com radio was able to listen to the radio in their car driving from Texas to Colorado for 98% of the ride. How is this possible? With Pocket PC's like the HP iPAQ h6315 with built in WiFi (wireless internet) and T-mobile (unlimited mobile data connection) if you in the US or unlimited Vodaphone if your in Australia or AirH if your in Japan, our fan was able to tune into HappyHardcore.com radio and plug the audio output of the Pocket PC into the audio in of the car stereo. Not only can you listen to HappyHardcore.com radio in the car you can you use your pocket pc as a walkman and listen to HappyHardcore.com radio anywhere you can get a mobile phone signal which these days is nearly anywhere!
As flat rate unlimited wireless data plans for internet connections are now a reality and every day the prices of the hardware drops we can see a future were you will be able to tune into us anywhere on the planet. |
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| 2004/11/08 |
| Next Generation The collection v2 released |
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Next Generation Records new album has gone on sale today! A double CD mixed by Next Generation's own Brisk and Ham and featuring 33 of the latest BB and NG material. HappyHardcore.com has all the info for you and how you can pickup your very own copy.
Shop.HappyHardcore.com has the new release in stock (while stocks last) as well as Amazon.co.uk.
The tracklist is as follows:
CD 01
01 Ham - Hardcore 2004
02 Euphoria - Forbidden Fruit
03 Brisk & Ham - Crazy Love
04 Vagabond - Dreamskies
05 Ham - You Ready?
06 Eclipse - 24-7 - (Breeze & Styles Mix)
07 Frisky & Hujib - I'll Never Stop
08 Vagabond - True Awareness
09 Eclipse - B4 Tomorrow - (Ham Mix)
10 Euphoria - Future Is Now
11 Frisky & Hujib - Love Me Forever
12 Vagabond - Enter Heaven
13 Frisky & Hujib - Party Crasher
14 Brisk & Vagabond - The Time Has Come
15 Frisky and Hujib - You Better Run
16 Rampage & Revolution - Real God
CD 02
01 Brisk & Ham - Taste The Rainbow
02 Euphoria - Too Beautiful
03 Vagabond - Inorganic Sound
04 Brisk & Ham - Angel Eyes
05 Vagabond - Comin Closer
06 Brisk & Ham - To The Floor
07 Frisky & Hujib - Drop Da Bomb
08 Euphoria - Angel Falling
09 Brisk & Ham - Sounds Legit
10 Euphoria - Hardcore Overdose
11 Vagabond - Axis Mundi
12 Euphoria - Eternal Summer
13 Brisk & Ham - Blowin Up
14 Vagabond - Huggermugger
15 Stormtrooper - Clubshaker
16 Brisk & Ham - Run For Cover
17 Dreadhed - Chaos and Might
A Next Generation Album v2 - Click to order
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| 2004/11/08 |
| Shining Down on AATW |
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As reported back in August this year AATW (All around the world) are to release a commercial version of the hardcore classic Shining Down. This new mix is done by Styles and Dougal under the group name "United In Dance" the promo is out this week and features the following mixes.
United In Dance - Shining Down
Extended Mix
Rez Q mix
Hixxy mix
Hardcore mix
Basscore mix
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| 2004/11/05 |
| 14,000 hardcore members! |
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HappyHardcore.com has passed 14,000 members overnight! The number of hardcore members per month has been increasing month per month for the past few months a sure sign that hardcore is still growing at a good rate!
As usual many thanks to all the donating members, Shop.HappyHardcore.com customers, site moderators, respected DJ and artist regulars, chat regulars, radio listeners and forum users that make HappyHardcore.com your place for everything hardcore. Much respect! |
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| 2004/11/05 |
| Hardcore charts in Finland! |
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Hardcore has charted in Finland! London Helsinki Underground by Kevin Energy and Proteus has charted at position 17 in the Finnish charts! The NuEnergy collective have also said that Kevin might appear on the Finnish version of Top Of The Pops (a weekly TV music count down show). Congratulations to Kevin, Proteus and everyone involved in the release.
Kevin Energy and Proteus at position 17! - Click for larger image
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| 2004/11/04 |
| AMS Switches on |
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Hardcore producer AMS has started his own label entitled Switched on. The first three releases have been announced and we have audio for everyone to listen to.
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SW001
A: DJ Resist - GSX3000
AA: DJ AMS - Hardcore Revolution
SW002
A: DJ Resist (feat.Poppy Schjerve) - Guiding Light
AA: DJ AMS - Black Notice
SW003
A: DJ Resist - Switched
AA: DJ AMS - Blazing Guns
It's time to switch on!
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| 2004/11/02 |
| Makina inside the place |
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November 2004 welcomes a new Spanish hardcore label to international shores - Makina Inside is a sub-label of Addicted Music, a well respected Spanish hardcore label. One of the producers of the new label is Xavi Bcn, a veteran makina DJ and producer. HappyHardcore.com has promo audio of the new tracks but they don't have any names yet, so all we can tell you is that these are the tracks on the first release.
Audio (Real Audio) - note the volume on these recordings are very low
A: ?? - untitled track 1
B1: ?? - untitled track 2
B2: ?? - untitled track 3
It's tiny but that is the cover
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| 2004/11/02 |
| Evolution: 10 Years of Hardcore |
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Evolution Records celebrates 10 years of hardcore releases this year and to celebrate all the loyal EV fans Evolution Records are releasing out a double compilation celebrating music from the UK's longest running hardcore label. Evolution Records have said that all the big tracks from Evolution from 1994 to present day will be included. The CD will go one sale January 2005.
Evolution Records also said that the 10 year anniversary is actually 2004 but due to problems with their old distributors, the album had to be put back to 2005 meaning Evolution can cram more tunes on there!
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| 2004/11/01 |
| Hardcore penetrating mainstream CD's |
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The Clubland CD's released in the UK are the biggest commercial dance compilations dance album out there, they don't get more commercial than these releases. We have had a quick look at the tracklist and noticed more than ever more hardcore tunes, artists and cover versions popping up on the CD's. Like it or not the general public are developing a taste for the hard beats. We have made bold entries in the tracklist of the hardcore items.
Update 2004/11/04: Several people have emailed us saying we missed a few hardcore tunes in the list, they have been updated.
Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Eyeopener - Hungry Eyes
2. Flip & Fill - Pacific Sun (Lullaby)
3. FNP vs Gabrielle - Dreams (Bootleg Mix)
4. Khia - My Neck, My Back (FNP Remix)
5. RIP - Shut Up
6. Scooter - Shake Your Booty (CJ Stone Remix)
7. Kelly Llorenna - B4 You Love Me (CJ Stone Remix)
8. Dance Assassins feat Karen Parry - Here I Am (Voodoo & Serano Remix)
9. United In Dance feat Jenna - Shining Down (Rezonance Q Remix)
10. Full Force feat Sam Noon - Just The Way It Is (Flip & Fill Remix)
11. Styles & Breeze - You're My Angel (Hixxy Remix)
12. Escape - Flying Away
13. Tabu feat. Siobhan - Mr Friday Night (Dizzy Deejays Remix)
14. Tina Cousins - Hymn (CJ Stone Remix)
15. Northern Heightz - Fly To You
16. Da Buzz - Let Me Love You Tonight (DJ Ectic Remix)
17. Special D - Nothing I Won't Do (Lee S Remix)
18. Praise Cats - Shined On Me (Friday Night Posse Remix)
19. Men From Mars feat Shocking Blue - Venus (Dancing DJ's Remix)
Disc: 2
1. Dannii Minogue vs Flower Power - You Won't Forget About Me
2. Michael Gray - The Weekend
3. Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme
4. Chosen Few vs Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
5. Narcotic Thrust - When The Dawn Breaks (Dub Mix)
6. Stonebridge feat Therese - Put 'Em High
7. Rachel Stevens - More, More, More (Sharp Boys Mix)
8. Armand Van Helden - MyMyMy
9. Mirabeau - Back From Outta Space
10. Richard F - Let The Sunshine Thru (Adhesive Remix)
11. Coco Bongo - Burning Sunshine
12. DJ Casper feat. The Gap Band - Oops Upside Your Head
13. Colours feat Domino - Hold Me And Kiss Me (A T Mendoza vs Tibet Trumpet Mix)
14. Flash Brothers - Amen (Don't Be Afraid)
15. Minimal Chic feat. Matt Goss - I Need The Key (Highpass Remix)
16. Lucid - I Can't Help Myself (Mark Lucid vs Kenny Hayes Remix)
17. Slinky Minx - Summer Rain (Alex K Remix)
18. Maximum Lush - You & I (Nitro M Remix)
19. Fatboy Slim - Slash Dot Dash
Disc: 3
1. Special D - Home Alone
2. Rachel McFarlane - Lover (CJ Stone Remix)
3. Trick Babies vs LMC - Little Bird
4. Groove Coverage - Poison
5. Flip & Fill feat Karen Parry - Discoland
6. Ashley Jade - Let Me Be Your Fantasy
7. Porn Kings vs Mix Factory - Take Me Away
8. BCD Project - All I Think About Is You (Lee S Remix)
9. Hackett - So Emotional
10. Quango & Zunie feat Niki Belle - Music Is My Life
11. Karen Danzig - One Day
12. M&C feat. Rebecca Rudd - Do You Want It Right Now
13. DJ Milano - Sweet Child Of Mine
14. Styles & Breeze feat Karen Danzig - Heartbeatz
15. Enlighten - Born Again (Cheeky Trax Remix)
16. Aquagen - Girl (Uhh Uhh Yeah Yeah) (FNP Remix)
17. Ultrabeat - Frankie's Lead
Hardcoreland coming soon?
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| 2004/11/01 |
| The latest from Pitched Up recordings |
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A lot of people have been asking what's coming up on Pitched Up recordings, one of the only US based hardcore labels in existence. We have taken a visit over to the Pitch Up grounds and grabbed the latest info and audio for their upcoming releases, which are at the moment TBA.
PUR006
A: Blizzard Boys - Ruff Beatz
B: Justrich - About to Get Hardcore
PUR007
A: AC Slater - Rave Music (Oli G Remix)
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| 2004/10/29 |
| Nukleuz back with hardcore + return of Power Station Records! |
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Amazing news fresh from the wire tells us that Nukleuz are back releasing hardcore tunes and in a big way. Last year saw a few releases from the massive prominently hard house / trance label but this time around Nukleuz are to release a hardcore EP! Since hardcore distribution has cleared / cleaned up as of late it makes it much easier for labels such as Nukleuz that might not be so familiar with hardcore to release it.
The first release due out 29th of November 2004 will be on Nukleuz Records called Hardcore EP: 4 To The Core featuring the following tracks:
A1: Elemental - Reach Out (The Hixxy Mix)
A2: Visa - Don't Go Away
B1: Visa - All I Need
B2: Darren Styles & Mark Breeze Present Futureworld - Chemical Love (Hardcore Breakbeat Mix)
The second piece of news is a second release out 6th December 2004 on the new re-launched Power Station Recordings releasing the classic hardcore tune Fly Away by Visa! We have been in contact with Nukleuz and they have told us that it is the original track with some other trance remixes on the other side. Power Station is the label that launched Clock & Visa in the mid 90s.
Shop.HappyHardcore.com will feature both releases!
The Nukleuz hardcore EP!
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| 2004/10/29 |
| Where is Raver Baby? |
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| Since AlphaMagic's removal hardcore releases have slowly started to come back. Raver Baby a very popular hardcore label is yet to release anything news since that time. Good news is that we have heard news from a source close to Raver Baby saying as many as 8 new raver baby vinyl's will be released in November 2004. |
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| 2004/10/28 |
| Tracklist for Bewitching! Hard Break + Important Pre-order update |
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Note: Due to technical problems at PayPal (link) some pre-orders have not made it to us. If you have pre-ordered this CD please check your paypal account history page to make sure the money has transferred correctly. If you do not see the item in your history you will have to pre-order again. If you still have questions regarding pre-order payments for this CD please email us.
We finally received the pre-order copies that we will be shipping to people that have pre-ordered. Now we have the copies we can actually show you the tracklist. We ordered nearly 3 times more stock for this pre-order but still we have had over 50% of the CD's pre-ordered in only 2 days! If your still thinking about it make sure you don't miss out on this crazy Japanese hardcore release. Click the graphic below to order.
Sharpnel - Bewitching! Hard Break
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| 2004/10/28 |
| Proactive 3 |
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After a very long period proactive are back into releases with Proactive 3. HappyHardcore.com has the info and audio for everyone to checkout, the release will be in stores around 15th of November 2004.
A: Alex Parsons - Televised
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| 2004/10/27 |
| John Peel RIP |
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Veteran BBC Radio UK radio disc jockey John Peel died yesterday while on holiday in Peru. He was 65 years old. He was in the ancient Inca city of Cuzco when he suffered a fatal heart attack. John Peel was a presenter that was not scared of playing what he liked. Many people said that John Peel was responsible helping a lot of underground bands breaking into the commercial scene by playing their demo tunes on the radio far before ever being released. John Peel also supported hardcore music and regularly played hardcore and gabber tunes on UK BBC Radio 1 (a UK national broadcast).
A few hardcore tracks and CDs have been released around the legend John Peel, probably the most noticeable is the hardcore track CLSM - John Peel (not enough) and the limited Bonkers John Peel Hixxy session CD. He will be sadly missed.
We have had tons of emails and forum posts about this sad news. Many thanks to all the alert users that quickly posted the news.
John Peel RIP
CLSM - John Peel
Bonkers - The John Peel Session
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| 2004/10/26 |
| Evolution Records updates |
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Evolution Records have quitely sent out their latest release schedule from both Evolution Records and sister label Evolution Records plus. Should in in stores in 1-2 months.
Plus 17
A: Scott Brown - Push it (music please)
B: Scott Brown - Pro"To*Plasm
Plus 18
A: Plus System - Rock tha beat
B: Plus System - I'll be yours
Plus 19
A: Scott Brown & Hyperbass - We're droppin' this (Original)
B1: Scott Brown & Hyperbass - We're droppin' this (Plus System mix)
B2: Scott Brown & Hyperbass - We're droppin' this (Hyperbass mix)
EV 77
A: Plus System Rock that Body (Original)
B: Plus System Rock that Body (NuStyle mix) |
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| 2004/10/25 |
| Pre-order: DJ Sharpnel & V.A.- Bewitching! Hard Break |
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| 2004/10/25 |
| What's thin and crispy? |
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Nothing thin and crispy about hardcore label Thin & Crispy's seventh and eighth release, with audio for everyone to check out. Both releases due December 2004.
TNC007
A; Stormtrooper - Universal Family
AA: Stormtrooper - Adrenalin Rush
TNC008
A: Robbie Long / A.M.S - Kill Bill (vol. 2)
AA: Robbie Long / A.M.S - Ear Popper |
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| 2004/10/25 |
| Monday night Raw! |
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The Raw elements crew ramp it up with their eleveth release. Will be hitting all hardcore stores November 1st 2004.
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Dave Conway - Brazdissk (Cris.E.Manic 'Disco De Cobre Amarillo' remix)
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| 2004/10/25 |
| 007 Max impact |
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Now armed with the correct information from the distributors we are posting the latest news from the Maximum Impact crew. Will be in all good stores and Shop.HappyHardcore.com November 1st 2004.
MAXIMP007
Gammer - Back To Front
Gammer - Love You Tonight |
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| 2004/10/22 |
| 007 Remix Reloaded |
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The Remix Reloaded Records crew have released information on their latest creation. This massive release is due in store 1st of November 2004.
RELOADED007
A: DJ Gammer & DJ Spencer - Land Of Living
B: David Pammies & Cesar Benito - Torn (Scott Brown's Karaoke mix)
Note: The distributor sent us the wrong information and this was posted as Maximum Impact 007 for about 4 hours. Sorry for the confusion everything is back to normal. |
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| 2004/10/22 |
| Blatant beats 46 & 47 |
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| This is noize II tracklist and cover artwork |
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Majestic Recordings have released information on the upcoming This is noize II album to be released in the US and mixed by hardcore producer and DJ talent DJ Sunrize. The complete tracklist can be found here. Cover artwork is below.
The little guy is back!
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| 2004/10/12 |
| To the Maxxxxxxxxx! |
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Amato distribution have released information about DJ Seduction's label Maximum Impact next release. The details on the 6th release are as follows:
Audio (Real Audio):
MAXIMP006
A: DJ Stompy - Destroy The Melody
B: DJ Stompy - Tonight
Released to stores: 2004/10/18, should be in Shop.HappyHardcore.com around the same time. |
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| 2004/10/12 |
| Relentless get restless |
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Shaking things up in the hardcore world are Relentless Vinyl with their 9th release. This time around hardcore producer genius Gammer is at the wheel for a banging treat. Should be in store soon. Click for audio.
Audio (Real Audio):
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A: Gammer - Can't Compete
AA: Gammer - Rippin' Up |
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| 2004/10/12 |
| Who's the heart in heartbeatz? |
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The singer of Heartbeatz has sent over HappyHardcore.com some information about herself and a profile shot. Introducing Karen Danzig (pictured below) the singer behind Breeze & Styles - Heartbeatz. Karen is also working with Flip & Fill so I'm sure we should expect to see and hear more of Karen in the future. Karen as also said that she is an artist on the AATW release of HeartBeatz, this could either the release artists in the format of: Styles & Breeze feat. Karen Danzig, or Styles & Breeze & Karen Danzig or even Karen Danzig - (Styles & Breeze remix), maybe even Styles & Breeze presents Karen Danzig. Only time will tell here.
There was a semi mystery on the internet around the track HeartBeatz and who actually sang the track, we are glad we have the complete info now.
Karen Danzig - "Breeze & Styles - HeartBeatz" singer
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| 2004/10/07 |
| Get your G-core on! |
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The hardcore record label G-core have released information and audio on the upcoming Gcore 4 release. Click to listen.
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Billy 'Daniel' Bunter and CLSM - You know how to love me
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| 2004/10/07 |
| Bonkers 13 tracklist and final artwork! |
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Touchdown! HappyHardcore.com has the goods on Bonkers 13 including the complete tracklist!. Artwork featured below is 100% final, it seems red is the color for Bonkers 13 and not black. HappyHardcore.com moderator Comet points out that red should make Bonkers 13 easier for autographs if your lucky enough :)
Very interesting release if we do say so, Hixxy's disc dubbed "Hixxy’s Old Skool Killa Kutz" contains so many classic Happy Hardcore tracks dating back 5-8 years in some cases. Something for everyone on Bonkers 13, Hixxy with classic Happy Hardcore, Sharkey with freeform, Scott Brown with Scott's own unique hardcore style and Dougal with a the newer trancer hardcore sound.
Bonkers 13 - Hardcore Horror Show will be released October 25th 2004 can be pre-ordered NOW!.
Bonkers 13 - Hardcore Horror Show final artwork- Click to pre-order
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| 2004/10/07 |
| RuBoy Records newbies |
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Respected Makina (Spanish hardcore) label RuBoy Records have sent HappyHardcore.com a preview and audio of their latest releases. Get a clicking.
Note: The audio samples are watermarked with "RuBoy Records" randomly chucked in the audio. This is not on pressed version of course.
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RuBoy vs Dani BPM - Take Control
RBY 012
RuBoy vs Kura - Trauma
 
RuBoy Records 11 / 12 artwork respectively
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| 2004/10/07 |
| Inner Vision, Lost Soul's, Invader's and something Dodgee |
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Inner vision have released new information and audio on their upcoming releases 4 + 5. No word on when they will be in stores but we can only imagine soonish.
INVR004
A: Lost Soul - Lemme Hear Ya
AA: Lost Soul - Genocide
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A: Invader & Dodgee - Nausea
AA: Invader & Dodgee - Nausea (AMS Remix) |
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| 2004/10/07 |
| Remix reload their 7th |
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Remix reloaded headed up by DJ frantic have released information on their next release 007:
RELOADED007
A: Gammer & G Spencer feat Lisa Abbott - Land of the Living
AA: David Pammies & Cesar Benito - Torn (Scott Browns Karaoke remix) |
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| 2004/10/05 |
| MasterWax 9 & Infinity Recordings 25 + 26 land same day! |
Author: silver
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MasterWax 9 (Gammer & Mickey Skeedale - Into Darkness / Hardcore Revolution) has landed! Hardcore mastermind Gammer and hardcore veteran Mickey Skeedale team up for some mind bending beats. Not to be missed. Don't forget MWX008 (Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding light) was also released last week so if you have not already picked that up now's the perfect time.
MWX009 - Click to order direct.
A: Gammer & Mickey Skeedale - Into Darkness
B: Gammer & Mickey Skeedale - Hardcore Revolution
Gammer & Mickey Skeedale - Into Darkness / Hardcore Revolution
The wait is over the classic hardcore label Infinity is back! The first two releases as reported last week at HappyHardcore.com have finally gone on sale and are ready for a hardcore trashing! DeeJayBee & Compulsion hold nothing bad on Infinity 25 producing a banging original sounding hardcore tune like nothing else out there at the moment, currently being cained by Hixxy, Seduction, Brisk & Gammer just to name a few!
INFTY025 - Click to order direct.
A: DeeJayBee & Compulsion - The Outlaw
AA: DeeJayBee - Summer Aurora
DeeJayBee & Compulsion - The Outlaw / Summer Aurora - Click to order
Infinity not settling for one release fires out the second release back to back with the first, and what a release! Dual Love is out of this world, it sets new standards on vocal hardcore tunes. I need not write more, click and listen for yourself.
INFTY026 - Click to order direct.
A: Gavin G & Dan Rolla - Dual Love (DeeJayBee Remix)
AA: Gavin G & Dan Rolla - Dual Love (2004 Mix)
Gavin G & Dan Rolla - Dual Love - Click to order
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| 2004/10/05 |
| This is not an error |
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New hardcore label Trip2nite have pressed up their 3rd vinyl and released information and audio on it. Full release should be in store in a few weeks. Click to listen.
Audio (Windows Media player)
T2N003
A: DJ Error - Wondering Why
B: DJ Error - Bass Overdose |
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| 2004/10/04 |
| MWX008 on sale! |
Author: silver
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The new MasterWax 8 release (Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding Light) has hit Shop.HappyHardcore.com and should be in all other stores by the end of the week! Remember this is DJ Fade's last hardcore track to be released, own a piece of history today :) In other MWX news MWX009 (Gammer & Mickey Skeedale - Into Darkness / Hardcore Revolution) is also due to be onsale tomorrow in our store so look out for that one.
Click to order MasterWax 8 direct now.
MWX008
A1: Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding Light (Deejaybee & Overflow Remix)
AA1: Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding Light (Weaver Remix)
AA2: Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding Light (Original mix)
Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding Light ON SALE
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| 2004/10/01 |
| Doug's Nightmare extreamly limited |
Author: silver
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Shop.HappyHardcore.com and its partners have scored an exclusive time limited release on Essential Platinum! We have in stock a very small amount of the new EPP024 with the flip side as Doug's Nightmare, the full release version in a few weeks will not have Doug's Nightmare on the flip. This will never be re-released and this is your only chance to buy this tune on vinyl. The amount of copies we have are extreamly limited and if you want this tune you have until the 5th of October 2004 to get your order in because after that date we will not have any left.
Click to order now!
EPP024
Audio (MP3):
Dougal & Gammer - 3000 Cycles
Dougal & Gammer - Doug's Nightmare
You have 5 days to order this record or never again
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| 2004/10/01 |
| Some Industrial Movement |
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DJ Promo, Holland's number one Hardcore DJ / Producer & critically acclaimed record label owner of Third Movement records has joined forces with legendary USA DJ/Producer Lenny Dee, the founder of Industrial Strength Records.
Promo & Lenny Dee will enhance their vision of hard electronic music by creating the label - Industrial Movement.
This extreme combination will be launched in October 2004. Industrial Movement intends to raise the standard of musical excellence we are told.
The first two releases are from these artists:
IM001: Terrorfakt
IM002: D-Passion
Industrial Movement logo
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| 2004/09/29 |
| Bonkers 13 artwork round 2 |
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Leaked bonkers artwork flying all over the place, this artwork is hotter than a back street boys back stage pass. Below behold the updated Bonkers 13 artwork, we are not sure if this is 100% yet, we will keep you posted.
Bonkers 13 - Hardcore Horror Show can be pre-ordered NOW!.
Don't forget if you're a fan of Hixxy, Re-con, UFO and Dougal out this week from Resist is the new Hardcore til I die 2 CD.
Bonkers 13 - Hardcore Horror Show updated - Click to pre-order
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| 2004/09/29 |
| Hardcore with Ballz! |
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A new hardcore label entitled simply Ballistic Bootlegs is set to release their first release in the next month or so. Both sides are vocal powerhouses that you may or may not have heard before somewhere else. For hardcore for ya ears!
BALLISTIC BOOTLEGS 001
Audio (Real Audio):
A: Anon - Calling Out
AA: Anon - Set You Free |
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| 2004/09/29 |
| So very Hecttech! |
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Hecttech have more release offerings! This time around Scott Majestik lets loose the music for Hecttech's 33rd release. Should be in stores shortly.
H-TECH033
A: Scott Majestik - Loose The Music
AA: Scott Majestik - The Gathering |
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| 2004/09/29 |
| EV TP OK |
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| Good news for fans of Evolution Records, a new batch of Evolution Records releases are on their way to a hardcore store near you! The test presses (created as a test vinyl pressing before the vinyl pressing run) have been checked and are ready for release. Expect to see white promo in the shops and Shop.HappyHardcore.com within the next 3-4 weeks. These whites will also be extremely limited so catch them while you can! |
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| 2004/09/29 |
| Hullaba-bye-bye |
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News from Toronto, Canada is that the famous and well respected (happy) hardcore party series Hullabaloo is coming to an end as of July 2005. Anabolic Frolic who has been running the Hullabaloo parties has left a nice parting message on the official Hullabaloo web site (copied to the forum link in this news post) and we can only speculate that Anabolic (who recently has started a new family) does not have the time to juggle both his hardcore passion and parental commitments and this is why the parties are coming to an end. HappyHardcore.com wish him all the best in his future endeavors as he has certainly opened a lot people to hardcore in North America.
Hullabaloo is arguable the largest and longest running hardcore parties series in North America. |
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| 2004/09/28 |
| Bonkers 13 artwork leaks |
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The Bonkers 13 artwork has leaked from Resist to the internet, it would have been posted everywhere in a matter of hours so here it is first.
Please note this artwork is 95% complete there might and will be minor changes.
Bonkers 13 - Hardcore Horror Show can be pre-ordered NOW!.
Don't forget if you're a fan of Hixxy, Re-con, UFO and Dougal out yesterday from Resist is the new Hardcore til I die 2 CD.
Bonkers 13 - Hardcore Horror Show 95% artwork- Click to pre-order
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| 2004/09/28 |
| Bonkers 13 info and pre-order! |
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Bonkers 13 info has leaked, the complete name of Bonkers 13 is "Bonkers 13 - Hardcore Horror Show". After HappyHardcore.com contacted Resist regarding the name Resist confirmed that Bonkers 13 is in fact a horror theme for the 13th release. The artwork we have be told is simular to the cartoon style used on Bonkers 12. The Bonkers 13 artwork is 95% completed and HappyHardcore.com will have both the final artwork and complete tracklists next week!
Bonkers 13 - Hardcore Horror Show can be pre-ordered NOW!
Also out yesterday from Resist is the new Hardcore til I die 2 CD |
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| 2004/09/28 |
| The return of Infinity Recordings! |
Author: silver
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Infinity Recordings are back and taking it to a new level! News and information has been slowly leaking out from various sources about the come back and HappyHardcore.com is proud to break the news to everyone.
Infinity Recordings will be re-starting straight off from where it left, its catalogue number will start from 25 and the first two releases are already at the pressing plant as you read this! The new label is concentrating on mostly new material featuring all the best upcoming and existing hardcore artists but also as you already are thinking, Infinity will be releasing some fresh remixes of the classic's on Infinity from time to time. Infinity have also over hauled their logo and gone full color on the vinyl labels, not to shabby and the tunes are totally out of this world!
First off the blocks is The Outlaw and Summer Aurora, what can we say? These already have been cained at all the big events by Hixxy, Sy & Unknown, Brisk, Compulsion and more...
INFTY025
A: DeeJayBee & Compulsion - The Outlaw
AA: DeeJayBee - Summer Aurora
Infinity are back - no messing about!
Next we have a vocal powerhouse with Dual Love - both brand new mixes that have also been cained all over the UK. There are no words to describe the power of this anthem - click and listen for yourself. The DeeJayBee mix of Dual Love was also featured on the Hardcore Tsunami 2 CD (order).
Audio (Windows Media Player)
INFTY026
A: Gavin G & Dan Rolla - Dual Love (DeeJayBee Remix)
AA: Gavin G & Dan Rolla - Dual Love (2004 Mix)
Gavin G & Dan Rolla - Dual Love!!
Both releases are due mid to late October 2004 and will be on sale at all good hardcore stockiests and of course first at Shop.HappyHardcore.com. |
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| 2004/09/28 |
| DJ Silver |
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DJ Silver owner and operator of HappyHardcore.com / MasterWax Records / Infinity Recordings as well as the featured DJ on the Hardcore Tsunami series (we really don't have to tell you this do we...) will be in Sydney Australia as the special secret international DJ playing the Liberation 8 event on October 16th 2004!
If your around, in town or a local be sure to get your butt on down to this massive event for an unforgettable night! |
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| 2004/09/28 |
| Where does Amazon get its hardcore info from? |
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Where does Amazon get its hardcore info from? From HappyHardcore.com and we have proof that one of the biggest retailers in the world gets (without our permission) their hardcore information directly from us. Check Amazon's Hardcore till I die 2 page - you will notice that the CD jacket graphic (click for larger image) still has our watermark embedded into the graphic. The tracklist exactly matches our hardcore till I die 2 tracklist page format.
Everything on HappyHardcore.com is of course copyright to HappyHardcore.com and can not be re-produced without our direct permission, but interesting to see where the big guys "get" their info from.
Big up's to all the people that reported this to us. |
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| 2004/09/28 |
| Can we have some order please! |
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Higher Order been busy and passed on some new release information to us for all the HappyHardcore.com punters.
Higher Order 4 (HO004) has been sent off to press and all the artwork and details are ready. The release date for this tune will be October 18th 2004 so mark the date in your diaries. Release info is as follows:
HO004
A: Scott Majestik - Intent to kill
AA: Martin Space - Get busy
Coming soon February 2005
HO005
A: Scott Majestik - Wahey
AA: Scott Majestik - The Devil
Future releases are:
HO006
A: Scott Majestik - Meltdown
AA: Tha Outsidaz - Eve of the war (Remix)
HO007
A: Scott Majestik - Good to be God
AA: Scott Majestik - Unleash hell |
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| 2004/09/27 |
| Warp 5.6 - engage! |
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| 2004/09/27 |
| A new theory |
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A new hardcore label is set to hit center stage in the upcoming months named Lethal Theory and is headed up by Joey Riot and the first release is looking very promising. The release with both a Sy & Unknown remix and a Paulos & Re-con remix (from the Upcoming label Monkey Business) makes for some good tunage. We don't have a release date yet but we can only guess in the next few months. The first release looks like this at the moment:
TLM - Saving Grace (Sy & Unknown remix)
TLM - Saving Grace (Paulo & Re-con remix)
Lethal Theory
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| 2004/09/27 |
| Just another remix :) |
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HappyHardcore.com has been doing some digging around the place and spotted a new release of the classic happy hardcore anthem Have it all by Triple J (Jenka, Jimmy J, Justin Time). Here is the release information and audio for you to check out if your a JAL / Triple J fan.
Audio (MP3):
YCUK017
A: ALX meets Triple J - Have it all
B: ALX meets Triple J - Insanity |
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| 2004/09/27 |
| Heartbeatz, Flip n Fill and all around the world |
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As reported a few months ago on HappyHardcore.com the next big hardcore tune by Styles & Breeze to be released on AATW (and to the mass commercial market) is the hardcore anthem HeartBeatz. AATW have released information saying that the promo will be out in a few weeks!
A bit of trivia for everyone is that the vocals on the release come from singer Karen Danzig who as well as working with Styles & Breeze has also been in the studio with Flip & Fill.
AATW have also released the statement (typo and grammar corrected):
Styles & Breeze are also working on their debut album and you can expect to hear much more of the Styles & Breeze song-writing team in the future which has provided top 5 singles for Ultrabeat as well as pending hits for Flip & Fill, Kelly Llorenna and of course their own releases.
Keyword here "pending hits" - Are Flip n Fill to cover more hardcore tunes or release brand new songs written by Styles & Breeze for Flip n Fill and Kelly Llorenna? Time will tell, we will keep you posted. |
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| 2004/09/22 |
| MasterWax release news 8 + 9! |
Author: silver
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MasterWax Records are proud to present the next two releases in the series. These babies have already seen test presses and are in final pressing at the moment so you can expect them both early next month! We have also done FULL COLOR labels this time around, we think the new designs totally rock!
MasterWax 8 (MWX008) is a very special release, it marks DJ Fade's last hardcore track before going into retirement. Guiding light is a absolutely outstanding track that and has already seen two CD compilation releases before the vinyl release (Hardcore Tsunami 2 (order) / Speed Trance - Type 4 (order)). We packed this release with three solid mixes DeeJayBee & Overflow of Infinity Recordings and Essential Platinum, DJ Weaver of RaverBaby and of course the original track, each with their own flavor but all sure banging anthems! Don't take my word for it, let the audio do the talking.
MWX008
A1: Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding Light (Deejaybee & Overflow Remix)
AA1: Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding Light (Weaver Remix)
AA2: Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding Light (Original mix)
Impact & Fade feat. Kelly - Guiding Light
For MasterWax 9 we picked up with new school meets oldskool, Gammer needs no introduction and is one of the youngest and most talented producers in the hardcore scene, he is responsible for nearly every release on Essential Platinum one way or another and there seems no be nothing stopping him. Gammer and Mickey Skeedal team up for two banging tracks In Darkness which was featured on the Hardcord Tsunami 2 (order) compilation and for the B side Hardcore Revolution another juicy hardcore tune. Again let the audio do the talking.
MWX009
A: Gammer & Mickey Skeedale - Into Darkness
B: Gammer & Mickey Skeedale - Hardcore Revolution
Gammer & Mickey Skeedale - Into Darkness / Hardcore Revolution
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| 2004/09/22 |
| A New Zealand hardcore prophecy! |
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Hardcore is truely a global phenomenon, the Prophecy Records crew headed up out of New Zealand no less has released audio and details on your upcoming release marking the labels second release! "The U.K. vs N.X. EP" is due in store the start of October 2004, Shop.HappyHardcore.com and it's partners have the title in stock first.
Audio (MP3):
The U.K. vs N.X. EP (FPR 002)
Side A.
Stepback - Kam & Damnation's Original Mix
Stepback - Kaine's Remix
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Real High - Kaine's Original Mix
Real High - Kam & Damnation's Remix
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| 2004/09/22 |
| Digital be be Beatz |
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The Digital Beatz crew have sent their latest creation of to the pressing plant to be turning into 12 inches of black round things commonly called vinyl :) Expect the release in store in 4-5 weeks if there are no problems. HappyHardcore.com has the release information for and audio for DIGI008 for everyone to check out.
Upcoming releases on the Digital Beatz label include:
Sonic - Inside The Ride
Sonic - Inisde The Ride (Tazz & Shanty Digital Beatz Remix)
Tazz & Concept - Planet Of Dreamz (Kevin Energy Remix)
Sonic - Doctor Robotnik
Sonic - Experienced Breakage
Tazz & Loopy - Life Support (Tha Outsidaz Remix)
Scott Potential - Tha Shit
Sonic - Therapy
Sonic - Bat Country (Tazz Digital Beatz Remix)
Menace 2 Society - Cougars Bass (Blizzard Boys Remix)
DMAC - The Renaissance
DIGI008 12"
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| 2004/09/21 |
| The Future Vibe |
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Rumour Records have the hardcore CD's flying thick and fast, a new double CD mixed by the DJing talents of DJ Seduction and Marc Smith called FutureVibe is to be released October 11th 2004. HappyHardcore.com has the graphics and tracklist for everyone to checkout.
The CD is also available for pre-order now!
Seduction & Marc Smith - Futurevibe
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| 2004/09/21 |
| DJ Storm & Euphany go downunderground |
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A new hardcore CD out of Australia from record label Downunderground called "Happy Hardcore vol. 3" has hit Australian hardcore stores over the past weekend. The release is a double disc release with the second disc being a DVD with rave visuals. The CD's are mixed by DJ's Storm & Euphany. HappyHardcore.com has the complete tracklisting and artwork for everyone to checkout. Downunderground have also been at the center of a few legal issues with regards to non-payment to artists and labels, we have checked into this before posting this important and everyone has been sorted out correctly.
Note: This CD is only released in Australia, sorry international people we will attempt to stock some but we can't make any promises.
HappyHardcore down under ground
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| 2004/09/15 |
| Who's looking for new raver baby and evolution releases? |
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| EVERYONE! is the answer. A reliable source close to HappyHardcore.com and Amato distribution has told us that Amato should have for general distribution new Raver Baby and Evolution Records vinyl mid to end of October 2004! |
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| 2004/09/14 |
| HappyHardcore.com turns 5 years old |
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It was a warm afternoon in September 1999 that DJ Silver was searching around for a good website address, entering in HappyHardcore.com he noticed nothing was there..... the rest is history. HappyHardcore.com has gone from *very* simple beginnings to the largest hardcore dance website in the world though the amazing strength of hardcore music and its followers. This month HappyHardcore.com turns 5 years old as well as HappyHardcore.com radio which is the longest running hardcore radio station in the world (we have not stopped broadcasting hardcore for 5 years!)
Happy birthday HappyHardcore.com your 5 years old! |
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| 2004/09/14 |
| Not enough hardcore? |
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| Brisk from Next Generation Records has gone on the record to say that after the first initial releases of Next Generation Records from Amato Distribution on September 27th that the Next Generation crew will be releasing two new hardcore tunes a week until the end of the year! Talk about hardcore comebacks! |
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| 2004/09/14 |
| Monkey Business |
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A new hardcore label run out of Liverpool UK is about to hit the scene. Heading up the new label called Monkey Business is Paulos from 3Beat records (the store) in Liverpool and Mike Di Scala (Re-Con / UltraBeat). Wicked news!
HappyHardcore.com does not have a release date yet but the first release look like this:
A: Re-Con - Finally
AA: Re-Con - The Sun |
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| 2004/09/13 |
| Release date for Amato hardcore |
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Since the departure of Alphamagic (the ex-largest hardcore distributor in the world) hardcore releases have been a little thin as of late. Left over from this departure is Amato and IMO Distribution as the two major distributors for UK hardcore in the world. IMO Distribution have been in the distribution game for a while and nothing has changed there, Amato the new gun to hardcore distribution has stepped up and taken onboard many hardcore labels.
News today is that Amato have set release dates for their first major round of hardcore distribution to stores. This date will be September 27th 2004, please note this is a date that stores can buy these vinyl's, not the actual date they go on sale, but it shouldn't be to much difference we think. Here is a list of the first releases:
Nu Energy (NUNRG041)
Relentless Vinyl (RLNT007)
Quosh Records (QSHLTD005)
Next Generation (NG032)
Future Dance (FD009)
This is just a list of the first releases on sale not a complete list of hardcore labels to be available at Amato. |
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| 2004/09/13 |
| Get United |
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A new day and new hardcore label, this time around Vinyl United Records. The release is due in store shortly. No audio for the moment, but here is the release information for the first release.
A: T.C - Love In Motion
AA: T.C & Delight - So Much MORE |
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| 2004/09/13 |
| HappyHardcore.com radio goes top 40! |
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HappyHardcore.com radio over the weekend broke into the top 40 streaming shoutcast internet radio stations in the world at position 38!. This is massive and amazing at the same time, the number of internet radio stations sits somewhere around 10,000 and to make it even in the top 100 is a good ranking let alone position 38.
Massive respect to all the global hardcore listeners of the station that have shown to the rest of the dance community just what hardcore is about and how much global support the music has! |
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| 2004/09/13 |
| Exposure 2004 over |
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The 15 hour free online Exposure festival 2004 wrapped up over the weekend with great success and funfair. Our servers handled the load nicely and we experienced no problems during the entire event. The stats for all the rooms has not come in yet, but we will keep everyone posted. Thanks to everyone that tuned it to the great exclusive DJ sets and see you all next year :)
Exposure Festival 2004 over and out...
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| 2004/09/13 |
| Executives only |
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Australia has a massive hardcore party scene, arguably biggest in the world but severely lacks hardcore producers. A few Australians have made their marks on the hardcore scene, DJ Daydream being one of them. In the past few years Australian producers have been coming back with a vengeance, leader of the march would have to be DJ Weaver with several releases on Raver Baby and the bonkers CD series.
Good new this week is that a new Australian based hardcore label is set to launch shortly called Executive Records featuring a ton of new Australian hardcore talent. We have label logo artwork and audio for everyone to check out.
EXEC001
A: Haze & the Acolyte - Executive
AA: Haze - I Get a Rush
- EXEC002
A: The Acolyte feat. Amy - Lost Without You
AA: The Acolyte - Make You Feel
EXEC003
A: Haze and Antix - I Need You
AA: ElectriX - Genie (Antix & ElectriX mix)
Don't walk- I mean... Executive Records! :)
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| 2004/09/10 |
| Exposure 2004 - live on HappyHardcore.com Radio |
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We have been receiving alot of questions on how to listen to the Exposure Festival 2004. It is very very simple all you will need to do is tune into HappyHardcore.com Radio at the times listed in the news post below this and you will be all set! There is no actual live / physical location for the event, it is a 100% online, so the people asking me for tickets you can't buy one because it is 100% FREE and 100% on HappyHardcore.com radio!
Exposure Festival 2004
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| 2004/09/09 |
| Exposure 2004 set times and changes |
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As the exposure festival 2004 draws nearer and we are in final 24 hours before the event starts. This year hardcore is featuring for the first time with HappyHardcore.com organizing the hardcore arena. As you can understand this festival of this size has been on the planning table for the last six month and all DJ bookings were done 3 months ago. Since that time alot of things have happened in the hardcore scene with the two major ones being React and Alphamagic both going bankrupt. This has created massive problems for the labels and artists as all the money owed to them has now gone forever. Because of this a majority of major artists and labels are now under contractual agreements that prohibit them playing new unreleased material on media outlets that might be featured on future albums (to be released - like Bonkers 13 or HTID 2 for example). This only became know to everyone involved 3 days ago and since then we have frantically put together a new DJ lineup for the exposure festival that we think you will like (DJ's and set times listed below).
The online event starts Friday September 10, 2004 (tomorrow) at the following times - United Kingdom 3pm, USA East Coast 10am, USA West Coast 7am, Australia East Coast 12am, Australia West Coast 10pm and Japan 11pm.
The set times are as follows (time @ GMT)
1500 - 1600 : Comet and Infinitron
1600 - 1730 : DJ Impact
1730 - 1930 : Uraken
1930 - 2030 : Ruboy
2030 - 2130 : CLSM
2130 - 2230 : Brisk & Ham
2230 - 2300 : Sy & Unknown
2300 - 2340 : DeeJayBee and Overflow
2340 - 0040 : DJ Weaver
0040 - 0340 : DJ Silver
0340 - 0510 : Phosphor and justrich
0510 - 0610 : Cloudskipper and No left turn
0610 - 0740 : Ruffage
You should be able to work out based on the start time in your area who's playing when in your part of the world.
Exposure Festival 2004
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| 2004/09/08 |
| HTID 2 CD artwork + Bonkers 13 info |
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The artwork and complete tracklisting has landed for the Hardcore til I die 2, you saw it here first. News on the release is that the DJ's mixing it up over 2 CD's are Hixxy, Re-con, Dougal and UFO, what's more interesting about this release is that each disc contains 4 unmixed and unreleased tracks (the last 4 tracks of each disc) for CD-J DJ's! The release date for the Hardcore til I die 2 CD is September 27th 2004.
You can pre-order hardcore til I die 2 CD now for only 7.99 pounds!
News on Bonkers 13 is that artwork is getting a re-vamp and a theme redesign, we were hoping that we would also have that artwork today, but unfortunately we will have to wait 3 weeks for that one. The Bonkers 13 artwork we are told will be cartoony again ala Bonkers 12 artwork. The release date of Bonkers 13 will either be October 25th 2004 or November 1st 2004 (which might or might not hint to the theme of the release).
Hixxy, Re-con, Dougal & UFO are HTID 2!
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| 2004/09/07 |
| Legal downloads arrive on the hardcore scene |
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Last week marks the start of arguably the biggest new hardcore legal download site on the net at IMODownload.com. Many new labels have signed up to the store including Remix Reloaded, Impact, Warped Science and more. In discussions with the IMODownload crew they have reported that after a few teething problems everything is in full swing and tracks are flying out the door or in this case down the internet pipe!
IMODownload are first to pioneer DRM technology onto the hardcore tracks enabling a more secure way of getting the tracks your looking for and offering the artists and labels some protection from thief sharing.
Other new legal download sites are of course Evolution Records download site, which this week announced 6 new Evolution Records tracks to legally purchase and download.
Quosh records don't have a download option per say but you can buy all their tracks on CD as singles with their on create your own compilation CD section.
And last but not least the Hyperbeatz crew have their own legal download offering all the new and old tunes.
How will this new technology shape the hardcore scene? Only time will tell, anything that promotes hardcore music HappyHardcore.com welcomes. Piracy and P2P networks are a major problem for hardcore as it's a small genre and the difference of 100 units of sales can often make the difference between an artist / label being able to continue producing hardcore or not. These download services are there to service the needs of customers that want to get hard to find hardcore tunes and new tunes which has been lacking in the past. Alot of people have wanted services like this to start up but it's upto you the customers to make sure people don't abuse these systems. |
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| 2004/09/07 |
| Interview: Sunrize |
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| HappyHardcore.com moderator Milo takes five with US hardcore DJ / Producer Sunrize. Sunrize is the DJ that is to be featured on the "This is noize 2" CD album due to be released November 2004. We find out all the info in Sunrize's HappyHardcore.com interview. |
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| 2004/09/06 |
| Tilted slide out audio and new release |
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The guys from Tilted recordings have released news and audio on their upcoming releases. Check it out.
Audio (Real Audio):
TILTED003 - Due late Oct. 2004
MalfunKtion - Promised Land
MalfunKtion - Free Your Mind
TILTED004 - Due Feb. 2005
Void, Lusive & Hiro - Technique Acquired
 
Tilted 3 + 4 artwork
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| 2004/09/06 |
| Bonkers 13 DJ's + HTID2 CD |
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Seems no one can keep their month shut when it comes to secrets, news leaked over the weekend on the 4th DJ to be mixing it up on the 4th disc of the new Bonkers 13. That DJ is DJ Dougal from Essential Platinum making the complete round up for Bonkers 13 as Hixxy, Sharkey, Scott Brown and Dougal. We will have exclusive artwork and all the info tomorrow on the release.
We also have all the info on the Hardcore Till I Die 2 CD (Pre-order) from Resist, when we are given the green light to release that info you will see it here first. |
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| 2004/09/06 |
| AATW confirms Heartbeatz release |
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| All around the world (AATW), the record label responsible for the commercial release of Styles & Breeze - You're Shining has finally announced the next commercial release from Styles & Breeze. Just as reported on HappyHardcore.com a few weeks back it is of course the hardcore anthem HeartBeatz. No word on a release date yet - stay tuned. |
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| 2004/08/31 |
| Interview: AC Slater |
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| HappyHardcore.com moderator Milo takes five with the North America hardcore DJ star AC Slater. Find out why AC is cursed by a TV show, how he got into hardcore music, what he does when he is not doing hardcore and more... Check it all out in AC Slater's HappyHardcore.com interview |
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| 2004/08/30 |
| DFM Records change of hands |
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DJ Fracus announced this week that he will be taking over the running of DFM Records in its entirity and that the label is far from finished. One Focus Records (a new venture from Fractus as well) is still very much going ahead but will now be an outlet for more experimental and freeform based music we are told.
Forthcoming releases both out this autumn (Spring for the Aussies) now look like this:
DFM010
A: G.E.O.S - Everyday
B: G.E.O.S - Atmosphere
DFM011
A: Fracus & Oli G Feat. Donna Grassie - Feel the light (Deejaybee Remix)
B: Fracus & Oli G Feat. Donna Grassie - Feel the light (Oli G Remix) |
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| 2004/08/25 |
| Just another Just Another Label |
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After an extended hiatus "Just Another Label" (JAL) relaunches in 2004 with an impressive array of new talent and material. While most the new JAL releases will have a "current" flavor we are told, due note of the label's long and distinguished history as been taken into account. JAL stated to HappyHardcore.com that instead of merely emulating the popular sound of the moment, JAL is intended to be at the forefront of innovation whilst still being consistently appealing to as many ravers, and listeners, as possible. The initial releases are on the 4/4 tip, but there will be breakbeat hardcore releases to come in the near future we have been told.
The first of the new releases is JAL042, and this is due out on Special Limited Edition While Label imminently and will be in store.
JAL042
A: Triple J - Seventh Heaven (Main floor mix)
AA: Triple J - Seventh Heaven - (Alternate mix)
JAL043
A: Q-Project - Champion Sound - (Darwin remix)
AA: Q-Project - Champion Sound (Storm & Spinback remix)
JAL044
A: Darwin feat Ant Johnson - Take a Ride (Original mix)
AA - Darwin feat Ant Johnson - Take a Ride (Gammer remix)
There is also additional material due out later this year on JAL from "Darwin", "Mentholated Spirits", "Bubleee" and more ...
Just another Label's new logo
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| 2004/08/25 |
| The FBI crew are back |
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Team FBI are back with another round of hardcore goodness. HappyHardcore.com has the info and audio for you to check out. Great to see rising Australian hardcore producers Weaver and Antix remixing it up for the A side.
Audio (Real Audio):
FBI008:
A: Impact & Digital Anarchy - Worlds Apart (Weaver & Antix mix)
AA1: Impact & Digital Anarchy - Worlds Apart (Original mix)
AA2: - Tazz Vs Leigh Outrage & Denile - Burn & Shiver'
This release will be available on promo and in store in about 4 Weeks with FBI 009 & 010 to follow shortly after. |
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| 2004/08/24 |
| Bonkers 13 + Hardcore till I die 2 CD |
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HappyHardcore.com has news on the new upcoming Bonkers release. The next Bonkers will official be 13 and not 14 as possibly rumored. It is semi traditional to sometimes skip the 13th release for supposititious reasons.
Bonkers 13 will be a 4 CD release, all the DJ's are 90% confirmed, HappyHardcore.com will announce the DJ names once the ink is dry on the contracts. The CD is due for release in autumn (spring for the Aussies) and will feature a new TV commercial.
Hardcore till I die 2 (pre-order) release date has been bumped up one week to Sept 27th 2004. The DJ's are also confirmed but again we can't release the names until the ink is dry on the contract. Stay tuned! |
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| 2004/08/23 |
| 13,000 members! |
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| Over the past weekend HappyHardcore.com passed 13,000 registered members. Quite alot of people to say the least! Many thanks to the moderator's that keep the site running smooth, donating members (you guys rock!), radio listeners and supporters of HappyHardcore.com! |
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| 2004/08/23 |
| Getting Frisky and Hujib(ing)? |
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Another great Canadian hardcore production powerhouse are the team of Frisky & Hujib. HappyHardcore.com has nabbed some upcoming releases and remixes of their work with audio. Check it out:
Audio (Streaming MP3):
Pending Release
Frisky & Hujib - Ruff N' Rugged
Blatant Beats
Frisky & Hujib - You Better Run
RFU Recordingz [RFU005]
Demo & Ad-Man - Pleasure & Pain (Duet Remix)
Pending Release
DJ Stompy - Sea Of Love (Remix)
RFU Recordingz [RFU007]
Lagoona - Into My Dream (Remix)
RFU Recordingz
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| 2004/08/20 |
| This is Noize 2 |
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A new "This is Noize" album is to be released in North American November 15th 2004 from Majestic Records funnily enough called "This is Noize 2". You might remember the first "This is noize" released from Hixxy & Force & Styles back in 1999. The new release will be a single CD mixed by North America's own Sunrize with the CD on sale everywhere (Amazon, Best Buy, Virgin, etc...) we are told. When contacted about the CD release Sunrize added:
We have put together a winning track selection of nearly all new and currently unreleased tunes from some of hardcore's household name's as well as some new faces.
Since moonshine stupidly decided to stop releasing their biggest selling CD Happy2BHardcore North America has been without it's own hardcore CD. Looks like things have changed for the better.
This is Noize 1 - Will the v2 cover look the same?
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| 2004/08/18 |
| Exposure 2004 - Hardcore Arena! |
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HappyHardcore.com are pleased to announce the hardcore arena for the Exposure Festival 2004. I think the lineup speaks for itself. Each DJ will DJing 60 min set.
Arena 5: HappyHardcore.com:
Breeze & Styles B2B
Scott Brown
Brisk & Ham B2B
Dougal & Gammer B2B
DJ Ruboy
CLSM
Sy & Unknown B2B
UFO
Kevin Energy & Sharkey B2B
Storm & Spinback B2B
Marc Smith
Deejaybee & Overflow B2B
Cloudskipper & No Left Turn B2B
DJ Weaver
DJ Silver
Exposure Festival 2004 - How's that for a free hardcore lineup!?
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| 2004/08/18 |
| Exposure Festival 2004 - 4th arena! |
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Welcome to the future, imagine a party with an unlimited capacity, over 60 of the best DJ's on the planet, 6 arenas of the best dance music and you have a front row seat to this free event! The future is now - Welcome to the online exposure festival 2004! Last year the festival saw over 80,000 people tune in for the 15 hour online event and this year we are expecting over 100,000 people to tune in!
The hardcore arena (arena 6) is now 100% booked and confirmed and will be broadcast on HappyHardcore.com radio along side all the other arenas. Although all the other arenas announced have not been hardcore - they are the cream of the crop when it comes out their particular genres - the hardcore lineup is no different we will announce the full details later this week!
The online event starts Friday September 10, 2004 at the following times - United Kingdom 3pm, USA East Coast 10am, USA West Coast 7am, Australia East Coast 12am, Australia West Coast 10pm and Japan 11pm.
Arena 4: Oslo Nights
Kosmas Epsilon
Shiloh
Noel Sanger
Özgür Can
Rene Amesz + 16 Bit Lolitas (45 mins each)
Extremamusic / Deep Records Special (Peter van Hal)
Elusive
LikWit
+ 2 Special Guests!
In case you missed it here are the other three arenas already announced:
Arena 1 - Ahead:
Agneli & Nelson
Ben Lost
Bobina
Gabriel & Dresden
John 00 Fleming
Marco V
Matt Hardwick
Paul Van Dyk
Scott Bond
Solar stone
Arena 2 - Heaven's Gate:
Alex M.O.R.P.H.
ATB
Blank & Jones
Cor Fijneman
Dumonde
Goldenscan
Jaron Inc.
John Askew
Mike Shiver
Misja Helsloot
Rank1
Ronald van Gelderen
Shane 54
Steve Helstrip
Woody van Eyden
Arena 3: RecklessRadio.net
Anne Savage
BK
Chris Liebing
E-Craig
Gonzo (Reckless resident)
JK Walker
Lee Haslam
Lisa Lashes
Marcel Woods
Marcos
Misstress Barbara
Organ Donors
Vince Gerrard (Reckless resident)
Exposure Festival 2004 - Expecting 100,000 people!
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| 2004/08/17 |
| Alpha aftermath |
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| Since the collapse of Alphamagic (the former largest hardcore 12" distributor in the world) - record store hardcore section's have been getting a little dry. Good news is that all major labels have new distribution deals and several have even started new sub labels with those distributors. It should take about 4-5 weeks for the all the labels to start to get back to regular releases again from the new distributors. |
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| 2004/08/17 |
| Who's Feelin' Fine? |
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Italy are loving the hardcore covers! After the big commercial success of Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes (a commercial cover song version of Force & Styles - Feelin Fine) in Italy comes the Italian version of UltraBeat - Feelin Fine (another commercial hardcore cover song originally by Force & Styles). This was actually out a few months ago but since we don't speak Italian it took us a while to pick up on the release. We also have audio for you to check out.
Audio (Real Audio)
1 - Feelin' Fine (DJ Lhasa Edit Remix)
2 - Feelin' Fine (Radio Edit)
3 - Feelin' Fine (DJ Lhasa Extended Remix)
4 - Feelin' Fine (Extended Mix)
5 - Feelin' Fine (CJ Stone Remix)
6 - Pretty Green Eyes (DJ Lhasa Extended Remix)
Feelin' Fine in Italy
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| 2004/08/16 |
| Blizzard tracks go thermal |
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Blizzard Tracks straight out of Canada have been on the quite side for a little while. Today a news front hit with the Blizzard boys blasting back with two stomping tunes to be released in the next 5-6 weeks. HappyHardcore.com has audio for you:
Audio (Real Audio)
BLZ007
A: Blizzard Boys - Rock You
AA: DJ Phosphor - Devil
BLZ006
A: Blizzard Boys - Chief Rocka
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| 2004/08/11 |
| Druid in the studio doing hardcore |
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| Druid used to be a big name in the UK hardcore scene, with several releases on various labels including the Bonkers CDs. Word is that Druid is back in the studio's making new hardcore material! We are not sure on where or when it will be released, but good to know Druid's back at it. |
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| 2004/08/11 |
| Totally Bedlam |
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The Bedlam record label crew have released information on their upcoming projects, an album, a new label and some baby 10" are due over the next few months.
Bedlam Album CD 001
Hardcore Machines - Mixed by Lee UHF & Devastate
2 x CD (1 Mixed & 1 unmixed)
Released October 2004
Bedlam Records 006
Innervision Ep
A: Invader & Adam J - Killer
B: Invader & Lee UHF - Angry Bitch
Released February 2005
Bedlam Records 007
Untitled EP
A: Gammer - Untitled
B: Gammer - Untitled
Released February 2005
Bedlam Records 008
A: Expression - The Rush (Tha Outsidaz Remix)
B: Expression - The Rush
Released April 2005
Bedlam Records 009
A: RUF - Mind Theft Audio (Robbie Long & AMS Remix)
B: Adam J - Ultraviolence (Lee UHF & AMS Remix)
Released April 2005
Also along with these releases a brand new hardcore label High Contrast Recordings which believe it or not will be 1 style of track on 1 side and a contrasting styled remix on the other. First release is as follows:
High Contrast Recordings 001
"The True Creators Remix EP"
A: Lee UHF f/ Mc Ribbz - Hardcore Machine (Sharkey Remix)
B: Lee UHF f/ Mc Ribbz - Hardcore Machine (Dougal & Gammer Remix)
Released December 2004
Bedlam have also announced some new 10" releases on a minor label Bedlam Baby:
Bedlam Baby Whites 001
A: Anon - The Bedlam Anthem (Mix 1)
b/ Anon - The Bedlam Anthem (Mix 2)
Released October 2004
Bedlam Baby Whites 002
A: Norths Grim - Awoken
B: Diet Bass - Midlands Grim
Released December 2004
Bedlam Baby Whites 003
A: Freestyle - Mokum 56 Rip
B: Freestyle - The Hard Way
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| 2004/08/11 |
| Exposure Festival 2004 - Arena 3 |
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The free online Exposure Festival 2004 is less than a month away and HappyHardcore.com has the lineup for the third arena to announce... This event is massive, just look at the DJ talent! The Hardcore / HappyHardcore.com arena is arena 6 and will be posted next week - But don't worry... HappyHardcore.com has pulled all its resources to get you the biggest names in hardcore today to play this massive event!
ARENA3: RecklessRadio.net
Anne Savage
BK
Chris Liebing
E-Craig
Gonzo (Reckless resident)
JK Walker
Lee Haslam
Lisa Lashes
Marcel Woods
Marcos
Misstress Barbara
Organ Donors
Vince Gerrard (Reckless resident)
In case you missed it here are the other two arenas already announced:
Arena 1 - Ahead:
Agneli & Nelson
Ben Lost
Bobina
Gabriel & Dresden
John 00 Fleming
Marco V
Matt Hardwick
Paul Van Dyk
Scott Bond
Solar stone
Arena 2 - Heaven's Gate:
Alex M.O.R.P.H.
ATB
Blank & Jones
Cor Fijneman
Dumonde
Goldenscan
Jaron Inc.
John Askew
Mike Shiver
Misja Helsloot
Rank1
Ronald van Gelderen
Shane 54
Steve Helstrip
Woody van Eyden
Exposure Festival 2004 - Can you say massive?
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| Exposure Festival 2004 |
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Welcome to the future, imagine a party with an unlimited capacity, over 60 of the best DJ's on the planet, 6 arenas of the best dance music and you have a front row seat to this free event! The future is now - Welcome to the online exposure festival 2004! Last year the festival saw over 80,000 people tune in for the 15 hour online event. This year hardcore has been added to this massive event and we are expecting to easily break last year's record. The hardcore arena will be broadcast on HappyHardcore.com radio.
The event starts Friday September 10, 2004 at United Kingdom 3pm, USA East Coast 10am, USA West Coast 7am, Australia East Coast 12am, Australia West Coast 10pm and Japan 11pm.
The arena's are:
Ahead Music
Heavensgate
Oslo Nights
RecklessRadio.net
HappyHardcore.com
The hardcore room is 95% booked and confirmed and HappyHardcore.com will post the hardcore DJ lineup as soon as it's 100%.
HappyHardcore.com radio and it's sister radio channels at DI.FM have a virtually unlimited server streaming capacity making this online radio party possible and absolutely massive!
In the mean time, here are two of the other rooms,
Arena 1 - Ahead:
Agneli & Nelson
Ben Lost
Bobina
Gabriel & Dresden
John 00 Fleming
Marco V
Matt Hardwick
Paul Van Dyk
Scott Bond
Solar stone
Arena 2 - Heaven's Gate:
Alex M.O.R.P.H.
ATB
Blank & Jones
Cor Fijneman
Dumonde
Goldenscan
Jaron Inc.
John Askew
Mike Shiver
Misja Helsloot
Rank1
Ronald van Gelderen
Shane 54
Steve Helstrip
Woody van Eyden
Come and join the biggest dance event in the world!
Exposure Festival 2004!
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| 2004/08/06 |
| Bonkers 13 DJ's and Sharkey's new album |
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| The DJ magazine article posted earlier today reveals alot more than just hardcore. The magazine is quoted as saying "Bonkers 13" is due end of the year (semi confirming that the next bonkers will be 13 and not 14 - it is not uncommon to skip a release 13 for superstitious reasons). The magazine article also says that the DJ's will be Hixxy, Sharkey and Scott Brown. Sharkey's second artist album is due early 2005. HappyHardcore.com is not 100% sure on this news as there is no mention to the "best of bonkers" album that was support to be released this year or Hardcore Till I Die 2 which is confirmed to be released October 5th 2004. Resist are still not commenting on either Best of Bonkers or Bonkers 13 so your guess is as good as ours. |
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| 2004/08/06 |
| DJ Mag 2 page hardcore article |
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DJ Mag (a well respected UK DJ music magazine) has done a two page article on Hardcore. The piece is a well rounded article on hardcore in general from the past to present covering everything from events, CD's and artists. Sharkey, Hixxy, Breeze & Styles, Luna-C and the CLSM are mentioned just to name a few.
Source: choons.net
 
DJ Mag's hardcore article - click for larger view
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| 2004/08/06 |
| Blatant Beats: The Next Generation |
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Artwork has been released from Next Generation Records & Blatant Beats on their new album which is due end of the summer 2004 (winter for the Aussies).
A Next Generation Album v2
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| 2004/08/05 |
| The Alchemist |
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HappyHardcore.com has been contacted by classic hardcore producer The Alchemist and been told that he's back doing the hardcore business again. He is working with the Beats 24/7 crew and DJ Slipmatt on a new label that should see a release in September 2004 according to Alchemist.
Word is also that Burn Out Records (Alchemist's old own label) is not completely "Burnt out" yet as well. We will post audio as soon as final versions arrive and keep you posted on developments. |
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| 2004/08/03 |
| Amato picking up the pieces |
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| Amato is a large distributor in the UK, in fact one the largest hard house / trance in the UK. Since Alphamagic, formally largest hardcore distributor in the world left the picture record labels have been making new deals all over the place. Formally not known for it's hardcore Amato has taken in alot of new hardcore labels as well as some smaller hardcore distributors. Why is this important? Amato has a very large global reach, is a respectable company and has the ability to push hardcore much larger and better than AlphaMagic could ever had done. Great news for hardcore, it only gets bigger from here. |
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| 2004/08/03 |
| Shining Down |
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As reported a few weeks back by HappyHardcore.com Styles & Dougal are teaming up to release a new commercial version of Shining Down. HappyHardcore.com has been able to get a snippet of one of the more trancey mixes for everyone to check out. Shining Down was originally released in 97 by Force & Styles.
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| 2004/07/30 |
| Release updates |
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Hardcore releases are back into full swing after the AlphaMagic collapse a few weeks back. New from HechTech in a few weeks is the much anticipated In Effect vs Dougal + Gammer - Take me on up with the flip being Innocent blood.
Next Generation Records have also announced that their latest batch of promo releases are now ready and will be in Shop.HappyHardcore.com by the end of the week.
Kniteforce have also released information on a new remix of the classic Kniteforce track Airhead by Brisk & V.A.G.A.B.O.N.D. that should be out on Kniteforce in a few months!
CLSM have their new album on sale with more vinyl releases shortly.
MasterWax have gone to press on MWX008 + MWX009 and both will be on sale in a few weeks.
Infinity Recordings have a major release announcement in a few weeks. |
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| 2004/07/28 |
| The Prodigy's girls |
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HappyHardcore.com has a present for all the prodigy fans, HappyHardcoer.com has been given an exclusive full length download of Girls from The Prodigy as featured on their new album Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned (US / UK / JP order).
The Prodigy are going back to their original hardcore breakbeat roots on the next album it is surely something to look forward to.
Update 2004/08/02: HappyHardcore.com sent the record label too much traffic over the weekend and the download is no longer available.
The Prodigy - Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned
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| 2004/07/28 |
| React to Resist |
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React Music - one of the most successful and internationally revered independent record labels as well as creator of the Bonkers hardcore CD series - is no more. In its place, a new company, Resist Music, has been set up by React's James Horrocks and Melissa Kemp and has since acquired the staff, rights and catalogue of React and is now officially open for business.
Although React was enjoying its best period of turnover and profit for 5 years, the label was owed in excess of £1,000,000 in distributed income from 4am/Flute, part of the Beechwood Music group of companies that went into voluntary administration in June. Following Beechwood’s closure, React was unable to extract any monies due or trade out of such debts and as a result the label was forced into voluntary administration on 16th June 2004.
During its 14 year history the label became a leading force in dance music and club culture, synonymous with cutting edge compilations and singles through series that included Reactivate, Drum & Bass Arena, Bonkers, Café Del Mar, Good Times, Dope On Plastic and Real Ibiza, as well as classic singles such as Candi Staton's 'You Got The Love', and Age Of Love's 'Age Of Love'. Each release reflected a particular moment in dance music’s history, and more often than not, React became an important catalyst in bringing that scene, sound, or DJ to mainstream attention. The results were such that the label became a commercial force to be reckoned with, as sales of some series reached upwards of 600,000 units.
This news has been around for a while as rumors but from next week Resist will release a press release official annouching the change with an article in Music Week (a large UK music industry based magazine). HappyHardcore.com has been in contact with Resist since learning about this a few weeks back and there is no change in releases, the Hardcore Till I die 2 CD is still set for October 5th 2004 as well as a new Bonkers CD towards the end of the year.
React to Resist - The new logo
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| 2004/07/28 |
| NuEnergy's Nu release |
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NuEnergy recordings have information and audio on their latest sound creation. In store in a few weeks.
Audio (Real Audio)
NUNRG041
A: Mark Ashley and K Complex - Atomic Oribital
AA: Andy Vinyl and Matt Style - Loosing Control (Freeform Edit) |
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| 2004/07/27 |
| CLSM's - Transmission To Mars |
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CLSM have released their new album entitled Transmission To Mars. The new album will be in store shortly but we have the track list for you to drool over!
1. Free Your Mind (Album Mix)
2. Causing A Heart Attack
3. Ned, You're All On Crack
4. Wicked MC
5. Drifting Away
6. Reaching Out (Bunter & CLSM Rmx)
7. Where The Music Plays
8. Tumbling Down
9. You Know How To Love Me
10. Jump & Twist (Rmx)
11. Into The Sound
12. Roof On Fire
13. John Peel (Not Enough) (Fergus Mayhem Rmx)
14. Transmission To Mars (Extended Mix)
Plus bonus material.
CLSM and their transmission to Mars
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| 2004/07/27 |
| Gammer audio grammer |
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| 2004/07/26 |
| Hardcore artists hit UK national top 20 charts! |
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The new commercial release of Styles & Breeze - You're shining finished last week at position 19 in the national UK singles charts! Congratulations Styles & Breeze!
Styles and Breeze shine at 19
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| 2004/07/23 |
| New TSR clothing, Visors are back and new color shirts! |
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| 2004/07/23 |
| Quosh kicks past 60 + Flip n Fill on hardcore! |
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Quosh have released their upcoming vinyl schedule which kicks the long running hardcore label past 60 releases. Interesting to note that Quosh limited 5 has the commercial trance group Flip & Fill on it with the cover version of discoland on it. Hardcore is everywhere!
We only have audio on one of the releases we will try to get more - keep tuned.
Audio (Real Audio):
QSH058 - Quosh Records
A: Insight - Born Again
B: Insight - Born Again (Breeze & Styles remix)
QSH059 - Quosh Records
A: Gammer - Kick in the Bass Drum
B: Gammer - Panik
QSH060 - Quosh Records
A: Asa & S1 feat. Lou Lou - Makin' Me Wanna Dance
B: Asa & S1 feat. Lou Lou - Makin' Me Wanna Dance (Sy & Unknown Remix)
QSHLTD005 - Quosh Limited
A: Flip n Fill - Discoland (Sy & Unknown 2K4 Mix)
B: Insight - Only Your Love (Scott Brown Remix) |
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| 2004/07/23 |
| Relentless 007 |
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Relentless Vinyl has released news and audio on there latest creation, the track will be on sale in store in 2 weeks.
RLNT007:
Audio (Real Audio)
A: Skampy & Mayhem - Beyond Control
AA: Skampy & Mayhem vs Stargazer - Exterminize |
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| 2004/07/21 |
| New hardcore from AATW |
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HappyHardcore.com has done some major news digging and come up with some juicy information on upcoming hardcore releases on AATW. The new track from Dougal & Styles that has been announced on AATW website is actually NOT the "Love of my life" remix that HappyHardcore.com originally speculated it was, the love of my life remix will be released by a different group (to be announced).
The Styles & Dougal track that is slated for release is actually Styles & Dougal - Shining Down - a remake of the original Force & Styles track. Styles & Dougal have had two tracks signed to AATW with Shining down being the first with another yet to be announced track.
HappyHardcore.com didn't stop there... The next Breeze & Styles track to be released from AATW is 100% confirmed to be the massive hardcore hit on RaverBaby Breeze & Styles - Heartbeats... oh and it gets better... the AATW promo which is due in two weeks will contain three hardcore mixes! Those hardcore mixes will be by Re-con, Scott Brown and of course the original hardcore mix plus a Hixxy hard trance mix and a Rezonance Q trance mix. The full release will be out in 2-3 months.
AATW is so impressed with hardcore and the hardcore scene they actually want the hardcore mix on there and apparently signed You're Shining directly from the original hardcore mix! |
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| 2004/07/21 |
| You're shining hits the UK singles charts! |
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HappyHardcore.com has been in contact with AATW and we have been told directly that the CD single Styles & Breeze - You're Shining is currently sitting at position 21 in the UK singles midweek charts! The single is looking like the single will hit the top 20 in the UK by the end of the week!
You can show your support by buying the single.
Shining at position 21
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| 2004/07/21 |
| Interview: Cloudskipper |
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| Alot of new hardcore has been finding it's way out of North America and onto the global hardcore table. A longer term pilot of US hardcore is Cloudskipper. HappyHardcore.com's own Milo takes 5 minutes with the "skip" in Cloudskipper's HappyHardcore.com interview. |
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| 2004/07/21 |
| Alphamagic bankrupt |
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News out of the UK is that the world's biggest hardcore distributor AlphaMagic has declared bankruptcy and closed its doors. After several different discussions with all the major hardcore label involved with distribution via Alphamagic most of the labels had already found new distribution methods or have deals in the works with other distributors.
This is not a new thing for distribution companies and does not reflect the current state of hardcore or hardcore vinyl sales and will not effect long term sales of hardcore so hardcore vinyl lovers need not worry or panic. |
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| Breeze & Styles signed for more AATW releases |
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Yesterday saw the release of the commercial dance release of the massive hardcore tune You're Shining. All Around the World (AATW), the label that have released the new version, have updated their information regarding Breeze & Styles stating:
Wait til you hear the other stuff that's coming up. (referring to Breeze & Styles).
This leaves us to believe that Breeze & Styles are signed to released more material after the You're Shining release.
Even more interesting is with regards to promotion of the new single AATW are pushing the hardcore angle which is great, AATW are quoted as saying:
This week sees the single from those masters of the hardcore scene Styles & Breeze - with You're Shining
Much respect to AATW for promoting Breeze & Styles as hardcore artists to a commercial audience, and congratulations to Breeze & Styles. You can show your support for hardcore by buying the single.
Styles & Breeze - You're Shining
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| 2004/07/16 |
| Happy2BHardcore2BNoMore |
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HappyHardcore.com has contacted Moonshine, the label that releases the popular US CD Happy2BHardcore, mixed by Anabolic-Frolic. When asked on upcoming hardcore projects including the possibility of a Happy2BHardcore 8, we receive word that Moonshine is no longer interested in releasing hardcore.
HappyHardcore.com find's this move strange since Happy2BHardcore was one of Moonshine's top selling CD's. It seems Moonshine don't even look at their own sales numbers... A blow to US hardcore lovers today, but not a problem since there are many many more hardcore CD's new and old coming out all the time. |
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| You're Shining music video |
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| 2004/07/16 |
| Titled 2 + 3 |
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New hardcore label Titled Records have released information and artwork on forthcoming tunes.
TILTED002
A: XL - Rising
B: TBA
TILTED003
A: MalfunKtion - Promised Land
B: MalfunKtion - Free Your Mind
Turn your head - it's tilted 2 & 3 artwork
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| 2004/07/15 |
| Pre-order: Hardcore the third wave + tracklist |
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HappyHardcore.com has the complete tracklist for the third in the series "Hardcore" album from DJ's Scott Brown & Neophyte. This double CD from Rumour Records is a Nu style hardcore & gabba release containing some of the hardest of hardcore beats.
Not only we have the tracklist and the artwork we have a special pre-order offer for everyone for only 12.50 UK pounds / USD$23.15 / 18.73 Euro / CAD$30.70 / $AUD32.12 / 2,531 Yen including worldwide shipping!. The pre-order closes 23rd of July so click the CD artwork below to pre-order.
Pre-order: Hardcore - the third wave
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| 2004/07/14 |
| The future is dance |
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| 2004/07/14 |
| Hardcore in the dutch charts |
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The 2004 edition of Project Hardcore from Rotterdam Records as reported by HappyHardcore.com a few days has charted in the Dutch charts at number 23!
You can check the official dutch chart for yourself. It's great to see a hardcore gabba CD giving the other CD's a run for their money. |
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| 2004/07/13 |
| Competition: $USD100 gift certificate |
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HappyHardcore.com wants all it's members to look their best, so we have teamed up with Karmaloop.com to offer everyone the chance to win a $USD100 gift certificate that you can spend anything that tickles your fancy. This is open to everyone in the world, needing a new pair of shoes or a cap? Here's your chance to pickup some goods for nothing!
Competition closes 23rd of July 2004, click the brand logos below to enter!
Looking good for nothing can't be too bad...
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| 2004/07/13 |
| Pre-order: Sharpnel Sound Collection |
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HappyHardcore.com has had tones of requests for more Japanese hardcore contents for sale, and we have heard your call. We are proud to offer an exclusive worldwide and Japan pre-order! We have even sorted a sweet price for everyone of only 2500 Japanese Yen (axp. 12.40 UK pounds / USD$23 / 18.66 Euro / CAD$30.56 / $AUD 31.82) which includes worldwide shipping and only 2010 Japanese Yen for peeps in Japan!
This is a limited offer, July 23rd is the deadline to get your order in and own something that normally would never make it out of Japan. Click the artwork graphic to pre-order now! (PayPal required)
Track List
1. BLUE NOAH / Neon Genesis Gabbangelion
2. Go!Go!BROADAPEAL / DJ Sharpnel
3. POWERPUFF GABBERZ / Neon Genesis Gabbangelion
4. Kill'em All / DJ Sharpnel
5. PANTS / DJ Sharpnel
6. for you / DJ Sharpnel
7. DATA DRAIN / DJ Sharpnel
8. LONLY LONLY / DJ Sharpnel
9. ZEPHON / DJ Sharpnel
10. REDPILL / DJ Sharpnel
11. SAMURAI HARDBEAT / DJ Sharpnel
12. UNDERSTYLE / Killingscum
13. BLUE BETREYAL / DJ Sharpnel
14. MORNING KNIFREAK / Killingscum
15. FLOWER FOREVER / DJ Sharpnel
Japanese hardcore to the world
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| 2004/07/13 |
| Hardcore to the Bone |
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Rotterdam Records are back to the bone with Hardcore to the bone - Volume VIII. HappyHardcore.com has all the info including the complete tracklist. The double CD is released July 15th 2004 and mixed by DJ Neophyte & DJ Panic.
Rotterdam Records get back to the bone!
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| 2004/07/13 |
| Hardcore till I die 2 updated release date |
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| Hardcore till I die 2 from React was suppose to be out months ago but due to delays was put on ice until September 2004. According to Amazon.co.uk that date has been revised to October 5, 2004. The DJ's have also changed it is now unknown who will be mixing the CD(s). More as it develops. |
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| 2004/07/12 |
| Another mad case |
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Beats24-7 have another Ravin Mad CD on the loose, this time around it's DJ Seduction at an extremely low price. HappyHardcore.com has the complete tracklist, the CD is out today and can be ordered direct.
Another case of madness - DJ Seduction
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| 2004/07/12 |
| The Prodigy back to hardcore beats? |
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The Prodigy have been around since hardcore music really kicked off in the early 90's. Their style change / evolved over the years, and in a nutshell became less hardcore / electronic and more punk / rock. On September 14th 2004, The Prodigy will return with their long awaited new album, Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned. Liam Howlett (The Prodigy's main man) while talking to MTV Europe remarked that the new record would see a return to the sound of 1994's "Music for the Jilted Generation, album from 1994. Howlett said:
"I wanted to make a record that was more old school, like our second album. I wanted to make it sexier and go back to the beats."
The Prodigy are going back to their hardcore roots, they even admit it, bar the use of the word "hardcore" they are back with more break beaty, twisted funkiness but this time around with more of a public mass exposure to hardcore music.
HappyHardcore.com has audio clips featured from the new The Prodigy album, check it out:
Audio (Windows Media player):
The Prodigy - Girls (High Bandwidth)
The Prodigy - Girls (Low Bandwidth)
Audio (Real Audio):
The Prodigy - Girls (High Bandwidth)
The Prodigy - Girls (Low Bandwidth)
Audio (Windows Media player):
The Prodigy - Memphis Bells (High Bandwidth)
The Prodigy - Memphis Bells (Low Bandwidth)
Audio (Real Audio):
The Prodigy - Memphis Bells (High Bandwidth)
The Prodigy - Memphis Bells (Low Bandwidth)
Liam Howlett - Back to the old skool
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| 2004/07/12 |
| DJ Silver spotted in M8 |
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As you are probably already aware DJ Silver of HappyHardcore.com does the hardcore record reviews in M8 Magazine (a well respected UK club magazine). This month's issue saw all the record reviewers profiles featured, with a shot of DJ Silver and the new hardcore review section. It's great to see hardcore represented up there with the other dance genres.
Where's Waldo? - DJ Silver's ugly mug
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| 2004/07/12 |
| Vinyl United |
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Another day another new hardcore label. HappyHardcore.com has received word on a new label called Vinyl United Records is about to debut with the following first release.
Audio (MP3):
A: T.C - Love in motion
B: T.C & Delight - So much more |
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| 2004/07/08 |
| JAL's first release |
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On the wave of hardcore label / artist come backs are the classic hardcore label JAL (Just another label). Set to re-launch in style HappyHardcore.com has news on JAL's first re-release and a tiny logo graphic for you all to swint your eyes at. We will have audio and a larger graphic soon :)
Just Another Label
JAL42
A: Triple J - 7th Heaven (Main Floor Mix)
AA Triple J - 7th Heaven (Alternative Mix)
New JAL Logo - Avatar sized
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| 2004/07/07 |
| Hardcore - 3rd wave |
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Rumour Records are to release the 3rd in the series of gabba / Nu-style compliations called Hardcore - The 3rd wave. Featuring DJ's Scott Brown & Neophyte.
Hardcore the third wave can be pre-ordered now
On a side note July 26th 2004 is a big day for hardcore. This date will see the release of 3 hardcore albums on the same day. CLSM - Transmission to Mars, Scott Brown - Hardwired & Hardcore the 3rd wave.
Hardcore - featuring Scott Brown & Neophyte
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| 2004/07/07 |
| Further Hardcore Tsunami 2 news |
Author: silver
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Many thanks to the hundreds of entries we had for the hardcore tsunami 2 competition. There can only be 5 winners and congratulations to the winners - you will have a shiny new copy in your mailbox shortly.
Thanks for everyone for picking up a copy the initial feedback is quite positive - For everyone else that has not picked it up or still deciding, we have expanded distribution on this new CD release and you should be able to pick up the CD in your local CD store. Shop.HappyHardcore.com has it in stock of course as well as Amazon UK, USA, Japan, Canada, Germany and France which also all have it in stock. Living down under? No worries the Australian chain store Sanity have it in stock. There will be more places added as distribution expands further.
Hardcore Tsunami 2
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| 2004/07/05 |
| Transmission to Mars |
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| CLSM's new album Transmission to Mars has a tentative release date of July 26th 2004 according to discussions HappyHardcore.com had with the CLSM crew. This date might be pushed a little later as CLSM are working overtime to make sure the album is ready. |
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| 2004/07/05 |
| Feeling lucky? |
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Lucky Breaks have sent HappyHardcore.com news on their next release - Lucky Breaks 2. No audio for now just interesting song title names :)
Lucky Breaks 2
A: Wizbit and Ponder - New Zealand Story
AA: Wizbit - Stay Lucky |
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| 2004/07/05 |
| Who's Shining now? |
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Breeze & Styles massive hardcore hit You're Shining on RaverBaby will see this month a full commercial release via All Around the World (AATW) - the same company that brought you all the commercial hardcore covers. Why are we paying so much attention to this release? This release is the first non cover hardcore song that AATW are to release, not only are the original artists involved the track is 100% original and was originally a hardcore tune!
It is great to see hardcore artists finally getting some recognition and everyone at HappyHardcore.com wish Breeze & Styles the best of luck on the release. Like it or not this tune will chart all over the world, hold on tight hardcore music is going to be everywhere.
Styles & Breeze get their shine on
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| 2004/07/02 |
| 24 carat Platinum |
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Essential Platinum are a release mission, their latest tune due in store soon will be the following according to the news out on the wire today:
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A: Dougal & Gammer - 3000 Cycles
AA: Dougal & Gammer - Doug's Nightmare |
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| 2004/07/02 |
| Reload get ready! |
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Remix reloaded set their sights on the next few releases out the door and release information on their forthcoming tunes.
RELOADED005
A: Gladheadz - Drug Addicted Psycho (Scott Brown Remix)
AA: Gladheadz - Drug Addicted Psycho (Frantic & AMS Remix)
RELOADED006
A: Evil Angel feat. Kym March - Today (Breeze & Styles Remix)
AA: Evil Angel feat. Kym March - Today (Dougal & Gammer Remix) |
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| 2004/07/02 |
| EV Piccy Diccy |
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Scott Brown & DJ Sy are both to remix the popular Evolution Tune neck breaker for a forthcoming picture disc. The new disc is not even on the release schedule yet so it should be out in a month or two.
Scott Brown's new album Hardwired as reported yesterday will be on sale 26th of July 2004, it is available for pre-order now. |
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| 2004/06/30 |
| Competition: Hardcore Tsunami 2 |
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HappyHardcore.com proudly presents the next in the series of hardcore CD's with Hardcore Tsunami 2. The highly anticipated new album has gone on sale early yesterday and HappyHardcore.com & Rumour Record are giving you the chance to win a free copy!
We have five copies to give away to five very lucky people - The competition closes July 7th 2004 so get your click on and click the album logo to enter.
Hardcore Tsunami 1 + 2 featured the DJ mixing talents of DJ's Silver and Kevin Energy.
Hardcore Tsunami 2 - Click to win!
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| 2004/06/30 |
| You can't stop evolution |
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As Evolution Record number 74 is close to release HappyHardcore.com has learnt that the vinyl release will be on a limited 10" white vinyl - Shouldn't be too hard to find that one in your record box. The vinyl will be on sale in Shop.HappyHardcore.com very shortly - we will be the first shop in the world to carry this stock.
Evolution have also sent us their upcoming release schedule as well as their brand new 12" jacket artwork!
EV74 - Evolution (Limited 10" white vinyl)
A: Scott Brown & Brisk - Back & Forth (Original Mix)
B: Scott Brown & Brisk - Back & Forth (UK Edit)
EV75 - Evolution
A: Scott Brown & DMO - Really Need You
B: Scott Brown - Let It All Go
EV76 - Evolution
A: Scott Brown & Cat Knight - All About You
B: Scott Brown - This One's for All of Us
PLUS15 - E-Plus
A: Plus System - Let's All Get Down
B: Plus System - Please Don't Cry
PLUS16 - E-Plus
A: Scott Brown - Taking Drugs? (Remix)
B: Scott Brown - Out of My Brain
 
Evolution Records & E-plus's new 12" jacket sleeve designs
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| 2004/06/30 |
| A HardWired Evolution |
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As HappyHardcore.com reported back in March 2004 The Evolution crew are set to launch a new Scott Brown album called Hardwired. A release date has been set to More information has been set as July 26th 2004 and will be available to purchase / pre-order from HappyHardcore.com.
The new album will contain 2 CD's in limited edition cardboard Digipack - First CD is a continuous mix whereas the second CD is a DJ Friendly unmixed cut with no two tracks featuring twice on either CD (meaning the second disc will contain 100% different material to the first disc).
Scott Brown - Hardwired (Final Artwork)
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| 2004/06/30 |
| Hardcore goes all around the world |
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A ton of hardcore producers and artists and now working with the dance label AATW (All around the world) to release some commercially appealing tracks for customers that would probably never hear a hardcore track in their life. AATW have updated their release schedule and it a few interested things are worth noting. Styles & Dougal are scheduled for a release shortly - we can only assume this is "Love of my life" remix that has been playing around for a while now.
Another piece of interesting news is "Eyeopener - Hungry Eyes", Eyeopener was the artist that released the commercial version of Eyeopener (hardcore name) or Open your eyes (commercial trance version), this new track we can only assume is a cover of the eighty's song Hungry eyes, but will be interesting to see if a hardcore mix is starts to get played out as did the Hixxy mix of Eyeopener.
In other news - Breeze & Styles' new music video with commercial trance version of You're Shining has hit the top 10 rankings on the box (a UK based television music video channel). |
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| 2004/06/30 |
| Project Hardcore 2004 |
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Rotterdam records are back in extream Nu-Gabba style with a fresh new release via Midtown. The double CD + DVD release also has a live recording at the end of disc 2 for all those who know what it's like to be in the gabba arena :)
The tracklist can be found here.
Project Hardcore 2004
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| 2004/06/23 |
| Nu Energy Records 40 double pack |
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NuEnergy Records are celebrating their 40th release with a special EP. The 6 track EP is in a special limited edition sleeve.
HappyHardcore.com has be told that the EP features a range of Freeform styles - dark, uplifting, twisted, euphoric, pounding and in your face!
 
NuEnergy's EP front and back cover - Click for larger view
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| 2004/06/22 |
| DJ Silver hardcore to the masses! |
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DJ Silver will be broadcasting live on HappyHardcore.com radio for a special 3 hour set. This show is 100% live to air, with previous shows pushing our services to the edge we want even more, we actually have a capacity of around 50,000 simultaneous people (or there about). Hardcore fans of the world unite and tune in, there's power in numbers and lets show the rest of the world that hardcore support is strong!
As per usual all the interactive action, shoutouts, requests and comments will be done in the HappyHardcore.com chat room (in English please), you can launch the chat room by clicking the  button in the top white navi bar. If you are having problems loading the chat window or nothing is displayed please install the Sun Java runtime by downloading and running this file. Last live show we had over 100 people in the chat room, it's a virtual rave party and you're all invited!
Thursday 24th June 2004
| Japan: | 23:00 - 2:00 (11pm - 2am) | | United Kingdom: | 15:00 - 18:00 (3pm - 6pm) | | USA East Coast: | 10:00 - 13:00 (10am - 1pm) | | USA West Coast: | 7:00 - 10:00 (7am - 10am) | | Australia East Coast: | 0:00 - 3:00 (12am - 3am) | | Australia West Coast: | 22:00 - 1:00 (10pm - 1am) |
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| 2004/06/22 |
| Notorious Vinyl are back |
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HappyHardcore.com has contacted the hardcore producer Marc Smith regarding the rumors that his well known hardcore label Notorious Vinyl is indeed re-launching. HappyHardcore.com can confirm 100% that the label is instead seeing a re-launch within the next two months!
A release schedule and audio will be available as soon as we get it.
Notorious Vinyl's new logo
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| 2004/06/21 |
| Hardcore Tsunami 2 pre-order ends soon |
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Our pre-order for the limited autographed copy of the new hardcore album by HappyHardcore.com called Hardcore Tsunami 2 ends this Friday 25th June 2004 due to popularity. The pre-order is only 10.50 UK pounds (axp. $USD19.24 / $CND26.21 / $AUD27.74 / 16 Euro / 2120 Japanese Yen) which including worldwide shipping!. Click the album graphic to pre-order now! Due to the popularity of this pre-order we are only accepting orders via PayPal.
Two mixes, two DJ's, two discs, one phat hardcore vibe, just check out the tracklist. Many never heard before exclusives and tones of brand new stuff on both discs. Disc 1 is mixes by HappyHardcore.com''s own DJ Silver and disc 2 is mixed by the most talented Kevin Energy of the NuEnergy collective.
Hardcore Tsunami 2 - Click to pre-order
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| 2004/06/21 |
| Hardcore the world over |
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Who would think a hardcore station would be in the top 10 MP3 internet dance radio station in the world? HappyHardcore.com radio has a global all genre ranking of 44 in the world (this includes every genre), but the big news is that if you filter this list to only include dance stations, HappyHardcore.com radio sits at position 11 in the world for dance music!.
If you have talent anyone can DJ on the station, you can join the rank of the HappyHardcore.com DJ's. Just contact us.
As the hardcore vibe spreads globally people are tuning in the new sounds of hardcore and loving it. Spread the word, the hardcore revolution is underway. |
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| 2004/06/18 |
| 12inches squared |
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A new UK based Spanish / makina sounding label has made their debut releasing their first release. The new label is called Square Recordings and HappyHardcore.com has the artwork and audio for you to check out.
Just to stop confusion before it starts this is NOT the DJ Trixxy of Eyeopener and The World of Obsession fame, it is a new different DJ / Producer.
Audio (Real Audio):
A: DJ Trixy feat. Kirstie Smiler - All I Wanna Know
B: DJ Zippy - This is why were here
Square Recording's first release
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| 2004/06/16 |
| Super rare first pressing 7inch XL Recordings on sale |
Author: silver
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Shop.HappyHardcore.com and its partners have managed to secure a super rare first pressing of "Sweet Harmony" on XL Recordings in 7 inch vinyl form! HappyHardcore.com managed to obtain this rare gem from of an out of business distributor for everyone to play out!
XL Records are responsible for some of the earliest hardcore and released the early The Prodigy & SL2 material just to name two. If your into oldskool hardcore you can't miss this chance to own this vinyl.
Audio (MP3):
XLS28
A: Liquid - Sweet Harmony
AA: Liquid - Sweet Harmony (remix)
Very rare 7" XL Recordings - Click to order direct
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| 2004/06/16 |
| RFU's Climactic Moment |
Author: silver
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Released on Monday 14th June 2004, "An Introduction to Climactic Moments" is an upfront unmixed hardcore album from RFU Recordingz. In a world on vinyl this release featuring full 12" versions and including CD exclusive tracks / remixes all on the same CD. Available first @ Shop.HappyHardcore.com.
Tracklist:
"An Introduction to Climactic Moments" RFUCD001
1 - Higher, Forever ( Breeze & Styles remix ) - Contraption
2 - Let Me Go - Sunrize
3 - Paradise ( Rewound and Restored mix ) - Ruffage
4 - Enraptured Soulz - Invader
5 - Higher, Forever - Contraption
6 - To the Moon - Hardcore Hippies
7 - Let Me Go ( Luna-C remix ) - Sunrize
8 - Oceans Blue - Dougal & Mickey Skeedale
9 - Love Like This - Sparky
10 - Rivers of Tears - Overflow
11 - Extremely Dangerous - Re-Form
An Introduction to Climactic Moments - Click to order direct
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| 2004/06/14 |
| Hardcore Tsunami 2 pre-order |
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HappyHardcore.com and Rumour Records are offering everyone the chance to pre-order a limited autographed copy of the new hardcore album by HappyHardcore.com called Hardcore Tsunami 2. The pre-order is only 10.50 UK pounds (axp. $USD19.24 / $CND26.21 / $AUD27.74 / 16 Euro / 2120 Japanese Yen) which including worldwide shipping! - Yes that is the final price including shipping worldwide to make your life easier. There is a limited amount of autographed copies and once we run out of the autographed versions you will be sent a standard version of the album. Click the album graphic to pre-order now! Due to the popularity of this pre-order we are only accepting orders via PayPal.
Two mixes, two DJ's, two discs, one phat hardcore vibe, just check out the tracklist. Many never heard before exclusives and tones of brand new stuff on both discs. Disc 1 is mixes by HappyHardcore.com's own DJ Silver and disc 2 is mixed by the most talented Kevin Energy of the NuEnergy collective.
Hardcore Tsunami 2 - Click to pre-order
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| 2004/06/14 |
| Breeze & Styles - You're Shining music video |
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You're Shining by Breeze & Styles originally released on Raver Baby is set to have a commercial release via AATW shortly. The new video is out in the UK with footage of the party taken at the last hardcore heaven event held in the UK.
Congratulations to Breeze & Styles, HappyHardcore.com wishes them commercial success with the new version. |
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| 2004/06/14 |
| HappyHardcore.com radio ranked 45th in the world |
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HappyHardcore.com radio has reached the global listenership ranking of position 45th in the world! for our MP3 streams. Our real ranking is obviously higher because we run Windows Media streams as well which are not counted in the MP3 ranking - but still we are not complaining :)
This ranking is out of 8000+ stations of all types of genres, many thanks to all the listeners of the station and showing the rest of the world what you listen to and what hardcore music is all about! |
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| 2004/06/10 |
| DJ Silver LIVE - Thursday 10th June |
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Just a reminder that DJ Silver's live to air radio show will be broadcasting in axp. 8 hours from now on HappyHardcore.com Radio (check the times below).
All the interactive action, shoutouts, requests and comments will be done in the HappyHardcore.com chat room (in English please), you can launch the chat room by clicking the button in the top white navi bar. If you are having problems loading the chat window or nothing is displayed please install the Sun Java runtime by downloading and running this file.
We want as many ears as we can listening to the station as possible so spread the word!
Thursday 10th June 2004
| Japan: | 23:00 - 2:00 (11pm - 2am) | | United Kingdom: | 15:00 - 18:00 (3pm - 6pm) | | USA East Coast: | 10:00 - 13:00 (10am - 1pm) | | USA West Coast: | 7:00 - 10:00 (7am - 10am) | | Australia East Coast: | 0:00 - 3:00 (12am - 3am) | | Australia West Coast: | 22:00 - 1:00 (10pm - 1am) |
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| 2004/06/07 |
| HappyHardcore.com passes 12,000 members! |
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| It seems just like yesterday we hit 10,000 members, today HappyHardcore.com has clocked over 12,000 members! Congratulations and thanks to all the members and donating members for making HappyHardcore.com your number one choice for all your hardcore music needs. Tune into HappyHardcore.com radio, do a dance and celebrate! |
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| 2004/06/07 |
| DJ Silver live to air on HappyHardcore.com radio with added video! |
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HappyHardcore.com are doing it again! Our second pilot live broadcast with DJ Silver will be live to air on HappyHardcore.com Radio Thursday 10th June 2004! Our last live show over 820+ people tuned in simultaneously, and over 90+ in the chat room nearly melting our servers but all in the name of hardcore!
This time HappyHardcore.com are upping the ante by adding live video as well as the usual high quality audio! The video will be only running from our Windows Media Streams and will be synced with the audio, watch all the DJ mixing mayhem in real time!
As per usual all the interactive action, shoutouts, requests and comments will be done in the HappyHardcore.com chat room (in English please), you can launch the chat room by clicking the button in the top white navi bar. If you are having problems loading the chat window or nothing is displayed please install the Sun Java runtime by downloading and running this file.
We absolutely smashed our radio listener record on the last live show and we want to do it again! We want as many ears as we can listening to the station as possible so spread the word high and low. Email and message all your friends, relatives and neighbors to tune in... This is history in the making as these live shows are bigger than most hardcore parties!
Thursday 10th June 2004
| Japan: | 23:00 - 2:00 (11pm - 2am) | | United Kingdom: | 15:00 - 18:00 (3pm - 6pm) | | USA East Coast: | 10:00 - 13:00 (10am - 1pm) | | USA West Coast: | 7:00 - 10:00 (7am - 10am) | | Australia East Coast: | 0:00 - 3:00 (12am - 3am) | | Australia West Coast: | 22:00 - 1:00 (10pm - 1am) |
Hardcore Tsunami 2 - June 28th 2004 |
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| 2004/06/07 |
| HappyHardcore.com presents Hardcore Tsunami 2 |
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HappyHardcore.com is proud to present the next installment of the Hardcore Tsunami series with Hardcore Tsunami 2. Mixing it up over two discs are the talented DJ Silver of HappyHardcore.com and Kevin Energy of the Nu Energy collective.
The double CD is packed with all the latest tunes you love from HappyHardcore.com radio as well as brand new exclusive tunes never before heard! The CD is already proving popular as we could not keep a lid on news of this release as information leaked on the weekend to varies other media outlets!
The release date of Hardcore Tsunami 2 is June 28th 2004 and HappyHardcore.com will have an exclusive pre-order starting Friday 11th June 2004 with very limited autographed copies of the CD's (PayPal only). If you don't want the autographed version or PayPal is too hard for you you can always order it from Amazon.co.uk.
Tracklist:
Disc 1 (Mixed By DJ Silver)
1. Loopfish - Primary Source
2. Rush Hourz - Fade & Kelly
3. Causing A Heart Attack - CLSM & DJ Seduction
4. The Truth - The Acolyte
5. Hold You Tonight - Dream Foundation
6. Rock Da Party - Brisk & Ham
7. Take Me Away - Impact Vs Furious
8. Do You Love - Fade
9. Turn Around (Spinback & Storm Remix) - Euphony Feat. Dannielle
10. Into Darkness - Gammer & Micky Skeedal
11. Guiding Light (Deejaybee & Overflow Remix) - Impact & Fade Featuring Kelly
12. Love Me Forever - Frisky & Hujib
13. Maniacs On The Dancefloor - Stompy
14. Ordinary World - Dream Foundation
15. Born To Love U - Stompy
16. Dual Love (Deejaybee Remix) - Gavin G & Dan Rolla-j
17. W.O.W.U. - Bo & Luke
Disc 2 (Mixed By Kevin Energy)
1. Locked Inside Your Mind - Dirt
2. Dreamer - AMS
3. Ready - Duncan Oatham
4. Push The Tempo - Duncan Oatham
5. ****in' With The Frequency (Scott Brown Remix) - Kevin Energy
6. World Of Illusion - Andy Vinal & K Complex
7. Cold - Ethos & Dan Devotion
8. Kick Down - K Complex & DJ Fury
9. Atomic Orbital - Mark Ashley & K Complex
10. Drop The Beat - AMS
11. Planet Of Dreams - Tazz & Concept
12. Mass Hysteria - DJ Phosphor
13. Mad As Hell - Dynista & K Complex
14. Party Hard - DJ Impact
15. Go Bizzerk - Kevin Energy
16. Hardcore Renegade - AMS
Hardcore Tsunami is back with volume 2!
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| 2004/06/07 |
| Warp Science exclusive |
Author: silver
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Warped Science knocks out a few limited color vinyl and Shop.HappyHardcore.com has the limited green WARPED02 and the brand new limited blue WARPED04 featuring Bang! - Lost in space!
HappyHardcore.com has also scored an exclusive sneak preview on the upcoming Yellow vinyl from warped science WARPED05
Audio (MP3):
WARPED04 - ORDER DIRECT NOW
A: Bang! - Lost in Space remix
AA: Bang! - Cloudy Days remix
WARPED05 - HappyHardcore.com exclusive sneak preview
A: Storm & Euphony - Show me the way (feat Dannielle & Debbie J)
AA: Storm & Euphony - Heaven Knows
Bang! are back in limited blue!
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| 2004/06/01 |
| MWX006 full release in stock |
Author: silver
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Off from promo and now onto full release Shop.HappyHardcore.com has MasterWax 6 - "Hardcore Hippies - Dreams" in stock!
You can order direct here or click the label cover image below.
A: Hardcore Hippies - Dreams
AA: Hardcore Hippies - Dreams (DJ Chucky & DJ Angel Remix)
Hardcore Hippies - Dreams - full release on sale!
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| Blatant Next Generation Beats |
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| 2004/05/28 |
| Some serious hardcore numbers |
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Congratulations and thanks to everyone that tuned into yesterday's live show with DJ Silver on HappyHardcore.com Radio. In case you missed it we managed to get over 820 (including premium members) people simultaneously tuned in for the show from every reach of the world - we even had people in Iraq tuned in. In fact we had so many people listening that our 56k stream maxed in 45secs! While the show was underway we increased the 56k limits to three times the regular amount and will continue with the new expanded stream capacity going forward.
Numbers don't lie, we would have been happy to have gotten 600 people, but 800 is out the world - if you know something about internet radio broadcasting you will know how massive these numbers are.
HappyHardcore.com radio and hardcore itself is fueled by the people listening - thanks to everyone that tuned in your're all part of hardcore history. Look for more live to air shows very soon including added video streaming. Let's get 1,000 hardcore fans tuned in for the next round! |
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| 2004/05/27 |
| Reminder: DJ Silver live to air HappyHardcore.com Radio |
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Just a reminder that DJ Silver's live to air radio show will be broadcasting in axp. 10 hours from now on HappyHardcore.com Radio (check the times below).
All the interactive action, shoutouts, requests and comments will be done in the HappyHardcore.com chat room (in English please), you can launch the chat room by clicking the button in the top white navi bar. If you are having problems loading the chat window or nothing is displayed please install the Sun Java runtime by downloading and running this file.
We broke our radio listener record the other day on a non-live show so we expect to break this record again for this show. We want as many ears as we can listening to the station as possible so spread the word!
Thursday 27th May 2004
| Japan: | 23:00 - 2:00 (11pm - 2am) | | United Kingdom: | 15:00 - 18:00 (3pm - 6pm) | | USA East Coast: | 10:00 - 13:00 (10am - 1pm) | | USA West Coast: | 7:00 - 10:00 (7am - 10am) | | Australia East Coast: | 0:00 - 3:00 (12am - 3am) | | Australia West Coast: | 22:00 - 1:00 (10pm - 1am) |
The Tsunami is back... |
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| 2004/05/27 |
| Evolution goes back and forth |
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| News on the wire (from multi people - thanks for everyone that submitted the news) is the Evolution Records 74 is the long awaited Back & Forth track! No word on release date yet but expect it first in Shop.HappyHardcore.com. |
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| 2004/05/25 |
| Interview: DJ Silver |
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Finally, you have been asking for it and now you get it, HappyHardcore.com has the dirty on DJ Silver owner and operator of HappyHardcore.com. Moderators DJ Comet and Milo fire a round of questions at DJ Silver, learn everything from how he started DJing to what he thinks of Japanese TV, the new Hardcore Tsunami album, Infinity Recordings and more...
It's all here in DJ Silver's HappyHardcore.com interview. |
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| 2004/05/25 |
| Bonkers: John Peel Session tracklist |
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| The exclusive Bonkers: John Peel Session from React & HMV UK is out today - HappyHardcore.com received a mangled copy of the tracklist yesterday and was unable to post it but today we managed to get a better one. Here is the tracklist in all it's glory. Since it is exclusive to HMV UK stores only we imagine you would be able to buy 10 copies and sell it in Ebay for 10 times the price :) |
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| 2004/05/24 |
| DJ Silver live on HappyHardcore.com Radio |
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As HappyHardcore.com Radio beefs up to take on even more hardcore listeners we are starting live to air shows. The first announced live show on the new servers will be DJ Silver this Thursday the 27th of May 2004 at the times listed below.
Be sure to tune in as we have previously had 600+ people tuning in and over 90+ people in the chat room for un-schedule / surprise live shows. If all goes well for this pilot 3 hour show this will be the first regular live to air show timeslot for DJ Silver.
We have tried to pick times that will allow the maximum amount of people to tune in simultaneously - this is truly hardcore dance music on a global scale - tune in a be part of the future!
Thursday 27th May 2004
| Japan:Â | 23:00 - 2:00 (11pm - 2am) | | United Kingdom:Â | 15:00 - 18:00 (3pm - 6pm) | | USA East Coast:Â | 10:00 - 13:00 (10am - 1pm) | | USA West Coast:Â | 7:00 - 10:00 (7am - 10am) | | Australia East Coast:Â | 0:00 - 3:00 (12am - 3am) | | Australia West Coast:Â | 22:00 - 1:00 (10pm - 1am) |
The Tsunami is coming yet again... |
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| 2004/05/24 |
| Mini Bonkers |
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HappyHardcore.com has got exclusive artwork for a surprise (even to us) single CD release from React and HMV UK. It is a special limited Bonkers CD that is exclusive to HMV UK (only sold in HMV UK) for the insane price of 1.99 pounds. The CD is a recording of the Hixxy session on the John Peel show Hixxy did a few months back. No word on a tracklist just yet - but we will have more information shortly.
Hixxy + HMV + John Peel + React = Bonkers!
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| 2004/05/20 |
| New RaverBaby + Exclusive Round & Round (Breeze & Styles Remix) |
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| 2004/05/20 |
| Competition: RatPack - The History |
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Who likes there oldskool hardcore? Ratpack have been dishing out the goods since it all started. Rumour Records are releasing on 31st of May 2004 a new double CD called RatPack - The History a new abum containing the best the Ratpack groups has to offer.
HappyHardcore.com and Rumour Records are giving the chance for 3 lucky people to get their hands on a copy for nothing! Hurry the competition closes 28th May 2004 so click the CD cover artwork below to enter. If you can't wait or want to guarantee a copy you can order a copy here.
Click to win Ratpack - The History
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| 2004/05/18 |
| Interview: DJ Weaver |
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In our latest round of interviews we put DJ Weaver from Raver Baby under the microscope and drill a few questions his way. Find out what Weaver Beaver Baskets & rugs are all about, the Australian hardcore scene, how Weaver enjoys a lemon ontop a beer and the art of DJing when your sitting down!
It's all QAed in DJ Weaver's HappyHardcore.com interview. |
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| 2004/05/17 |
| Hardcore's popular? Here's the proof! |
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HappyHardcore.com radio continues to make large strives forward in hardcore as we push the hardcore sound. In the last 12 months HappyHardcore.com radio has grown quite heavily.... We did the numbers today and we had to re-do the numbers... but numbers don't lie.
This time last year we were clocking axp. 10,000 - 11,000 TLH (total listening hours in the last 30 days*) we ran the numbers today and are proud to say we are officially 22+ times larger than we were the same time last year, that's right... we have clocked over 220,000 TLH in the past 30 days and this number continues to rise daily!
HappyHardcore.com radio has also moved up to position 55 in the world in the streaming mp3 broadcast charts, now outranking every hard house station on the list 
Many thanks to all the regular listeners on the station - we will continue to provide for you :)
UPDATE - 2004/5/18 - We moved up overnight to position 53 in the world in the streaming mp3 broadcast charts.
* TLH is the summary of total hours people listened to the radio for. e.g. If 200 people listened to the radio for 1 hour then that would be 200 hours of TLH) |
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| 2004/05/17 |
| A CLSM earshot |
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The CLSM team have sent news about their interview a few days ago on ITV (a UK music television program). The program / segment called 'Earshot' features interviews with various members of CLSM and gives a brief background to the group as well as interviews with Ned and Jimmygoat.
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CLSM on 'Earshot' - 2004/5/13 ITV
or if your upto it Jimmygoat greets the Hardcore Heaven Queue. |
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| 2004/05/14 |
| FBI raid 6 and 7 more |
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After a solid release from the hardcore FBI team with FBI004 + FBI005 the feds are back with two follow ups FBI006 + FBI007, totally fresh and HappyHardcore.com as usual has audio for all to inspect. Both should be in store we are told June 2004.
Audio (Real Audio)
FBI 006
A: Impact Vs Scott Devotion & Mr Rush - Goodbye
AA: Impact Vs Scott Devotion & Mr Rush - Adrenalin
FBI 007
A: Impact Vs Furious - The Day Will Come
AA: Ultravibes - Dancin |
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| 2004/05/14 |
| Who thought BSE could sound so good |
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A new label out of the stables literally called Mad Cow it set to release their first breakbeaty hardcore release into the wild, HappyHardcore.com has audio for all to listen.
Audio (Real Audio):
MADCOW001:
A: Top Cat - Walking On The Moon
B: Bit On The Side - My Immortal |
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| 2004/05/11 |
| Interview: Shadow K |
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Another week another interview, this week HappyHardcore.com sits down with a new and upcoming producer from Osaka Japan, Shadow K. Find out why Shadow K is not part of a complete breakfast and what he gets upto in his spare time will certainly shock you.
It's all here in Shadow K's HappyHardcore.com interview. |
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| 2004/05/10 |
| Bouncin' Back 3 competition time! |
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Tom Wilson's passing away has been a great shock to the dance community and the worldwide family of friends and 'ravers' that have been touched by Tom's dedication and love for the scene, this new CD Bouncin' Back 3 with full family consent is a tribute to Tom and his love of music. The double CD is released from Rumour Records and is available now. Oldskool at it's finest - just check out the tracklist.
HappyHardcore.com and Rumour Records are giving the chance for 3 lucky people to get their hands on a copy for nothing! Hurry the competition closes 14th May 2004 so click the CD cover artwork below to enter. If you can't wait or want to guarantee a copy you can order a copy here.
Click to win Tom's tribute album
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| 2004/05/10 |
| HappyHardcore.com in top 60 internet radio station! |
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HappyHardcore.com radio the longest running and most popular hardcore radio station in the world has broke more listener and ranking records! HappyHardcore.com Radio and it's partner Digitally Imported Hardcore have entered the top 60 internet shoutcast / MP3 radio stations in the world at position 59! This figure should actually be much higher as we broadcast as well with Windows Media Servers which are not counted in this ranking. Another interesting point is we are now out ranking our sister channel the Digitally Imported HardHouse channel
Last week Friday the 7th of May 2004 also saw a new peak simultaneous listener record at 598 people all listening to the radio station at same time, this is bigger than most average hardcore events!
Are you a hardcore DJ with talent and want to be part of the hardcore future? - We are always accepting new DJ mixes - up and coming or established - if you're good drop us an email and we hook you up with a set on the radio. |
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| 2004/05/10 |
| Pre-order sold out |
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Last week our Ravin Mad CD pre-order with special signature from Slipmatt sold out completely out! Congratulations to everyone that managed to order one before stocks were depleted, the CD's are in the post. Not to worry if you missed out, you can still directly order it for a low price of 4.99 pounds here.
Slipmatt is Ravin Mad
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| 2004/05/06 |
| Interview: DJ Storm |
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In our on going interviews with the who's who of hardcore, DJ Storm takes time out to give us his thoughts on life and vegetables, not to mention how not to enter America and a few exclusive release news information all revealed.
Find out all the dirty in DJ Storm's HappyHardcore.com interview. |
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| 2004/05/06 |
| You're Shining HTID remix vinyl in stock |
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It seems every week we get an email or post asking where can you buy Breeze & Styles - You're Shining, the record first released on RaverBaby 11 has been a massive hit all over the world. New this week in Shop.HappyHardcore.com is Raver Baby 24 for only 4.68 pounds which has the previously unreleased HTID remix on it as well as Future Shining!
This is your chance to own a copy of this tune without having to resort to Ebay and paying 30 pounds for it!
Audio (MP3) - ORDER NOW
BABY024
A: Breeze & Styles - You're Shining (HTID REMIX)
AA: Breeze & Styles - Future Shining
You're Shining / Future Shining
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| 2004/04/30 |
| Exclusive autographed pre-order for new Ravin Mad CD |
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A new CD is set to hit stores next week entitled Ravin Mad mixed by DJ Slipmatt. The CD contains 18 classic rave anthems spanning a decade of dance and HappyHardcore.com as an exclusive pre-order for everyone for the crazy price of 3.99 UK pounds + shipping! The pre-order copies will ship end of next week autographed from Slipmatt himself, we have a limited number of autographed versions available so first in first served.
HappyHardcore.com has the complete track list as usual - click here to check it out - The pre-order is good until 7th of May 2004 so click the CD image logo for the exclusive pre-order!
Please note a PayPal account is required for this pre-order.
Slipmatt is Ravin Mad - Click for GBP3.99 pre-order!
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| 2004/04/30 |
| Serious upgrades for serious hardcore fans |
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HappyHardcore.com has had some massive growth in the last 6-12 months and we have done some serious upgrades to a few of our servers to help us. Firstly we have quadrupled the memory in the web server and database servers to help handle the traffic load at peak times and generally speed up the site.
The big news is that we have replaced our radio server with a new cluster that should not flake out when we go over about 420 listeners. The new server virtually has no listening cap and unlimited connections making us the biggest and most popular fully licensed, 24 hour hardcore radio station in the world (w00t). Many thanks to all the peeps that tune in to the radio, once the dust settles and any problems ironed out on the new server more true to air live shows will be starting.
All these upgrades are much in part to our most excellent donating members. |
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| 2004/04/28 |
| Hardcore from the far east! |
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Hardcore from the far east as Japan lets Maddest Chick'nDom Records releases some of the best that Japanese hardcore artists have to offer via the new CD release "Hardcore Junkieee". The CD presented by DJ Chucky is only avaiable in Japan, but through the power of the internet and Amazon Japan you can order it!
The CD is not DJ mixed and we of course have the tracklist for you to checkout. So if you looking for some singles or tunes that you can actually DJ out look no further. All tracks are from known and up and coming Japanese artists plus two bonus tracks from UK artists - all have never been released before and are as fresh as dairy milk. The tracks included range from Happy Hardcore to extreme speedcore - it's all here.
Hardcore Junkieee - Can you handleee it?
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| 2004/04/27 |
| Force's new label details |
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| As revealed in Darren Styles interview earlier today Force from the old hardcore duo Force & Styles is back producing hardcore. Details from the distributor have come to our attention, his new label will be called One Five records, the first release is by Force & Jack Speed with 3 tracks, 2 hardcore mixes and a trance mix with this release out in about 8-10 weeks. |
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| 2004/04/27 |
| You're Shining - Styles & Breeze number 3! |
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| News this week is that the commercial release of You're Shining by Styles & Breeze has reached number 3 in the UK commercial dance charts supplied by Music Week. This chart is complied by DJ reactions and radio play based solely upon the promo release. The release on All Around the World (AATW) includes the original hardcore mixes as well as a new trance Hixxy mix. Congratulations go out to Styles and Breeze. |
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| 2004/04/27 |
| Interview: Darren Styles |
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HappyHardcore.com sits down one-on-one with hardcore artist Darren Styles for a quick five minute interview. Darren is currently making big waves in the hardcore scene with those waves breaking into other genres as other labels start to notice what hardcore is really about. Insider secrets are revealed including Force's (ala Force & Styles) return to hardcore, the Boss and just who is Scott Styles?
Find out all in Darren's HappyHardcore.com interview. |
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| 2004/04/27 |
| Bang are lost in space on cloudy day |
Author: silver
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Shop.HappyHardcore.com has exclusive limited promo of the new track from Bang! - Lost in space as well as the new 2004 remix of the Bang! classic Cloudy Days all on the same piece of wax! We only have 100 vinyl copies as promo before the full release so get your click on.
Audio (MP3) - Order now!
A: Bang! - Lost in Space
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| 2004/04/26 |
| Sweet sweet candy |
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New live hardcore from the underground of Osaka, LPU Records release a new CD, third in the series, called Candy RaveParty 3. Featuring the DJing talents of Kevin Energy and lyrics talents of MC Sharkey. The fully licensed CD which was recorded live in Osaka Japan late last year is only sold in Japan, with limited numbers exported. We have a link to Amazon Japan if you wish to pick it up. The tracklisting for Candy RaveParty 3 can be found here as well as the tracklist for Candy RaveParty 2 feat. DJ KengKeng (RIP) and the tracklist for the original Candy RaveParty feat. DJ Horn.
Missing your hardcore candy fix? These releases are sweet. You can order at these links: Candy RaveParty 3 (now on sale), Candy RaveParty 2 (released 2002), Candy RaveParty 1 (released 2001).
Kevin Energy & Sharkey - Candy RaveParty 3
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| 2004/04/23 |
| Hardcore in the Dutch charts! |
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A new CD from Rotterdam records called "A Nightmare in Rotterdam - The Legend Returns" has reached no. 14 in the official Dutch CD compilation charts! This CD is a double pack CD from DJ's Neophyte and DJ Panic. It contains both new and classic gabba tracks. We also have the TV commercial (Windows Media Player required) currently airing in Dutch MTV & TMF stations. Track list can be found here.
The nightmare is back... With a TV commerical!
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| 2004/04/23 |
| Rave n Beats invade Canada |
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Rave n Beat have invaded Canada in the form of Rave n Beats Canada, the new label out this month features the talents of d-minus a well respected hardcore DJ from Toronto Canada. If your not into the trancy hardcore and love the classic cheesy stuff your onto a winner with this release.
RBCA01
A: d-minus - Heaven on Earth
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| 2004/04/22 |
| HTID2 + The Best of Bonkers! |
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Bad news for hardcore till I die CD fans the CD from React "Hardcore till I die 2" has been delayed to September 2004 due to the fact the tracks are not in order just yet. We have also been told that the DJ's have changed to Hixxy + one other yet to be announced DJ.
The good news? Bonkers lives on! HappyHardcore.com has confirmed that there is life after Bonkers 12, in the form of The Best of Bonkers due to be released near the end of 2004. There was speculation that Bonkers 12 was to be the last in the series as that is how far the Bonkers DJ contract's were signed to. Bonkers 12 remains at the number 7 spot in the UK compilation charts this week, the highest ever for any React release!
With such good sales on Bonkers 12 it's pretty much a certainty that a Bonkers 13 released after The Best of Bonkers release would be a safe bet.
Bonkers 12 is a 4 disc CD release mixed by Hixxy, Sharkey, Scott Brown and Breeze & Styles released April 12th 2004. It can be ordered here now. |
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| 2004/04/22 |
| Maximum Impact x 3 |
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Maximum Impact Records after a short period of quietness have released information on their next upcoming tune, no audio as yet.
Maximum Impact 003
A: DJ Seduction - Cross the fader
B: DJ Seduction - Bust like this |
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| 2004/04/22 |
| Interviews are back! |
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That's right... back by popular demand, well not really... but interviews are back... everyone loves interviews :)
HappyHardcore.com sits down with the young talent DJ / producer Fracus for a 2004 interview update. |
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| 2004/04/20 |
| MWX006 on sale! |
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MasterWax's 6th release "Hardcore Hippies - Dreams" is on sale at Shop.HappyHardcore.com and all other good hardcore record stockiest. This release features is a massive vocal tune with an high energy trance riff that you all should instantly take a shining too. Judging by the reaction the test press' are getting this release is hot!
You can order direct here or click the label cover image below.
A: Hardcore Hippies - Dreams
AA: Hardcore Hippies - Dreams (DJ Chucky & DJ Angel Remix)
Hardcore Hippies - Dreams - on sale!
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| 2004/04/20 |
| HappyHardcore.com gets a hardcore M8 |
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For those who don't already know, M8 Magazine is a well respected long-running UK dance music magazine distributed from the UK. Starting from the June 2004 issue M8 Magazine has devoted a full page to hardcore tune reviews! The new review page is in addition the "Browned off" page written by Scott Brown.
The new page will be proudly brought to you by none other than HappyHardcore.com with DJ Silver writing the record reviews. Excellent news for getting hardcore tune information to the masses! Even more reason to pickup M8 magazine, the June issue should be on sale May 21st 2004 we will have more information closer to the date!
M8 adds hardcore reviews!
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| 2004/04/20 |
| 5 mins with DJ Silver |
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| Want the inside story on DJ Silver, owner and operator of HappyHardcore.com and everything attached to it? IMOTV have done an online video interview with the man himself check it out at http://www.imotv.net |
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| 2004/04/19 |
| Next Generation Album v.2 |
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Next Generation have posted their tracklist for their next album v2. The highly popular volume 1 was released from Rumour Records UK, it is unclear at this time who will be releasing this CD or when it will be released, this is the only info we have at the moment.
CD 01
01 Ham - Hardcore 2004
02 Euphoria - Forbidden Fruit
03 Brisk & Ham - Crazy Love
04 Vagabond - Dreamskies
05 Ham - You Ready?
06 Eclipse - 24-7 - (Breeze & Styles Mix)
07 Frisky & Hujib - I'll Never Stop
08 Vagabond - True Awareness
09 Eclipse - B4 Tomorrow - (Ham Mix)
10 Euphoria - Future Is Now
11 Frisky & Hujib - Love Me Forever
12 Vagabond - Enter Heaven
13 Frisky & Hujib - Party Crasher
14 Brisk & Vagabond - The Time Has Come
15 Frisky and Hujib - You Better Run
16 Rampage & Revolution - Real God
CD 02
01 Brisk & Ham - Taste The Rainbow
02 Euphoria - Too Beautiful
03 Vagabond - Inorganic Sound
04 Brisk & Ham - Angel Eyes
05 Vagabond - Comin Closer
06 Brisk & Ham - To The Floor
07 Frisky & Hujib - Drop Da Bomb
08 Euphoria - Angel Falling
09 Brisk & Ham - Sounds Legit
10 Euphoria - Hardcore Overdose
11 Vagabond - Axis Mundi
12 Euphoria - Eternal Summer
13 Brisk & Ham - Blowin Up
14 Vagabond - Huggermugger
15 Stormtrooper - Clubshaker
16 Brisk & Ham - Run For Cover
17 Dreadhed - Chaos and Might |
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| 2004/04/14 |
| Bonkers 12 in UK midweek compilation charts |
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Bonkers 12 has reached no. 8 in the UK midweek compilation charts - the highest position ever for any Bonkers release! The release could still hit a higher definitive chart position by the end week.
We had so many orders for this CD I could not believe it myself, hardcore's definitely alive and kickin! |
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| 2004/04/13 |
| Totally Sweet... Forum! |
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Happyhardcore.com's own Totally Sweet Radio show is growing. Now having over 4000 listeners a month, we've made a brand new area in the forums. Check out all the past, present, and upcoming show info in there and don't forget to vote for the current "Label Wars" while you're at it.
TSR is well into its second year of airing here on HappyHardcore.com with hosts The M'asstodon Sound Crew (Virus, Gobstoppa, Tyco, Frenzy, Milo, END, and Scoots). You can tune in by simply placing your mouse cursor over "Radio" on the top menu bar and dragging down to the free Totally Sweet Radio stream.
You can get in touch with the show by e-mailing [email protected] |
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| 2004/04/09 |
| Bonkers 12 mania hits |
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As the release date for Bonkers 12 gets nearer and nearer we see everyone is itching to get their hands on a copy. HappyHardcore.com member DjTriquatra has come up with some excellent unofficial fan artwork for a fictional Bonkers 14. It was quite well done and we thought a news post would be in order.
Please note this CD artwork is not official, the information is not official and for quite certain is all information is incorrect.
Bonkers 12 is a 4 disc CD release mixed by Hixxy, Sharkey, Scott Brown and Breeze & Styles to be released April 12th 2004. It can be pre-ordered here now.
Fan artwork - Bonkers 14? - Click for larger image
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| 2004/04/07 |
| Get em 'ere before anywhere else |
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As if you needed any reason to buy from Shop.HappyHardcore.com here is another, we have managed with our store partners to get for everyone Raver Baby 23 (Storm & Euphony feat. Danielle - Breathe / Disappear) before any other record store on the planet!
Not only have we got the new Raver Baby's new in this week we have the new Evolution Records EV072 Scott Brown - Flow / Boomstick (the track everyone can't seem to get enough of), RELOADED01, BLZ005, TKK002, TKK003, FD007, RB017, TNC004, NUNRG038 and NRG039!
Shop.HappyHardcore.com has your 23rd baby first
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| 2004/04/02 |
| MasterWax 6 + 7 announced |
Author: silver
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HappyHardcore.com is proud to present the latest in the MasterWax series of releases. We have two storming tracks currently out on test press and in stores very shortly.
First off the block is the Hardcore Hippies - Dreams on MWX006. A massive vocal tune with an high energy trance riff that you all should instantly take a shining too. Japanese hardcore masters DJ Chucky & DJ Angel have done a tight mix for the flip that will rock the dance floor East or West.
A: Hardcore Hippies - Dreams
AA: Hardcore Hippies - Dreams (DJ Chucky & DJ Angel Remix)
Hardcore Hippies - Dreams
Next up is the talented duo of DJ Elmo & Vapour with Learn to Fly & U Will B Mine on MWX007, we packed this released with not one but two fresh new tracks that are lighting up the dance floors.
A - DJ Elmo & Vapour - Learn to Fly
AA - DJ Elmo & Vapour - U Will B Mine
DJ Elmo & Vapour Learn to fly
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| 2004/04/01 |
| Bonkers 12 TV commercial |
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| 2004/04/01 |
| FBI audio now, release later |
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FBI Records have releases some audio on a upcoming track to be released on FBI Records.
Audio (Real Audio)
Impact & Smiley - Deep Down |
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| 2004/04/01 |
| 11,000 members! |
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HappyHardcore.com passed 11,000 members the other day, nearly 11,100 by the time we managed to get time to write this news post :)
Many thanks to all the donating members, store customers and long term members / supporters of HappyHardcore.com. |
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| 2004/04/01 |
| Are you ready to be Reloaded? |
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Reloaded Records have sent out their latest and greatest release schedule for their upcoming tunes, looking quite solid from where I'm sitting. Reloaded's first release (Reloaded 001) will be in store this Friday!
Reloaded 004
Lisa Abbott - The One (Breeze & Styles Remix)
Lisa Abbott - Far & Away (Breeze & Styles Remix)
Reloaded 005
The Gladheadz - Drug Addicted Psycho (Scott Brown Remix)
The Gladheadz - Drug Addicted Psycho (DJ Frantic Remix)
Reloaded 006
Evil Angel - Today (Breeze & Styles Remix)
Evil Angel - Today (Dougal & Gammer Remix)
Reload... Get ready!
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| 2004/04/01 |
| HyperBeatz praise the music |
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HyperBeatz have sent across news and audio on their next release HB006, the A side is a fresh new track while the B side will be a remix of HyperBeatz's first release Jupiter that is a harder mix.
Audio (MP3):
HB006
A: Praise The Music
B: Jupiter
You praising the music?
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| 2004/03/26 |
| Tom Wilson RIP |
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Unfortunately earlier today the much loved and respected DJ, Tom Wilson from Scotland and Radioforth (forthone), ReZerection, Stepping Out fame, sadly and very suddenly passed away today, our heart felt warmth goes out to his family and I'm sure you will all join in with messages of support for a true legend and pioneer of the Scottish dance scene.
Tom Wilson has an album coming out on Rumour Records very shortly, it is unclear at the moment if this will be released due to this sad news, but very fitting as a tribute album if it did get released.
Background on Tom Wilson:
Tom Wilson has been at the forefront of the Scottish dance scene for more years than he cares to remember! His legendary dance show on Forth FM ran since 1985. Because the show was only broadcast to East and Central Scotland, dance fans would go to extraordinary lengths to hear it. It's a fact that 5 guys from Newcastle would all pile into an old Transit van every Saturday and drive up to an area in Scotland where they could hear it! Tapes of the show were sent all over the place, that's why you often heard Tom doing requests for listeners in Canada, Australia or Hong Kong! This was before the Internet sent radio signals across the globe. Tom is also a music producer and has released around 10 singles including the club classic 'Technocat' which gave him a top 40 hit in the UK and charted in several European countries.
Releases and remixes from Tom Wilson:
Techno Cat, 12" (Not On Label)
Techno Cat, 12" (Steppin' Out Records)
Techno Cat, CD5" (FLEX Records (DK))
Techno Cat, 12" (ZYX Music)
Techno Cat, CD5" (ZYX Music)
Techno Cat (Remixes), 12" (ZYX Music)
Let Your Body Go, 12" (Clubscene Records)
Let Your Body Go, CD5" (Clubscene Records)
Technocat, CD5" (Pukka)
Technocat, 12" (Pukka)
Andiamo, 12" (Clubscene Records)
Techno Cat (Remixes), CD5" (ZYX Music)
Let Your Body Go, CD5" (ZYX Music)
Tom Wilson Presents ... Tonz Of Tekno, 2xCD (Death Becomes Me)
Playhard - Re(Act 1), CD (React)
Technocat 2000, 12" (Bass City Recordings)
Technocat 2000, 12" (Bass City Recordings)
Bouncin' Back, CD (Rumour Records)
Techno Cat 3002, 12" (Phobos Recordings)
Techno Cat 3002, CD5" (ZYX Music)
Techno Cat, 12" (Vendetta Records (Spain))
Remixes:
Back In The U.K. (Tom Wilson Remix) on Back In The UK (The Remixes), 12" (Club Tools)
U Found Out (Tom Wilson Remix) on U Found Out, 12" (Tidy Trax)
X-Files (Tom Wilson Dyme Mix) on X-Files, CD5" (ZYX Music)
U Found Out (Tom Wilson Remix) on U Found Out, 12" (Control Records)
Back In The UK (Tom Wilson Remix) on M8 Presents: European Techno Heaven Vol. 2, CD (Jumpin' & Pumpin')
Back In The UK (Tom Wilson Remix) on M8 Presents European Techno Heaven Volume 2, 2x12" (Jumpin' & Pumpin')
U Found Out (Tom Wilson Mix) on U Found Out (Remixes), 2x12" (Tidy Trax)
My Generation (Tom Wilson Russian Rollette Mix) on My Generation, 12" (Shoop!)
Get Into Love (Tom Wilson Remix) on Get Into Love, CD5" (EastWest Records UK)
X-Files (Tom Wilson Dyme Mix) on X-Files, 12" (ZYX Music)
Turn Up The Power (Liberation Remix) on Turn Up The Power, CD5" (CNR Music)
Turn Up The Power (Liberation Mix) on Turn Up The Power, 12" (All Around The World)
Dream (Tom Wilson Mix) on Dream, 12" (Steppin' Out Records)
Set Me Free (Liberation Mix) on Steppin' Out Records The Album 2, 2x12" (Steppin' Out Records)
Tom Wilson RIP
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| 2004/03/25 |
| Pre-order Battle of the DJ's - Match 2 |
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As reported late last week HappyHardcore.com as an exclusive pre-order on the new Battle of the DJ's - Match 2 from Beats 24/7. HappyHardcore.com has a pre-order price of only 7.50 UK pounds + shipping for the CD and 6.50 UK pounds + shipping for the vinyl, with a limited amount autographed by the RSR crew and Force & Styles!
This offer is good until the 31st of March 2004, so click the CD image logo below to pre-order now!
The Battle is back! RSR vs F&S - Preorder now!
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| 2004/03/25 |
| Who let the camels out? |
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The next two releases for Camel Records have been announced and we have the low down on these beasts with audio. Both releases are more on the freeformy tip, both have been sent off for mastering with CAM005 available in a couple of weeks with CAM006 following shortly after. Both releases will be sporting the new full color camel house sleeves.
Audio (MP3):
CAM005
A: Nemes & Blender - Without Fear
B1: Blender & Fantazia - Oh My God!
B2: Oli G - Jump To This
CAM006
A: Alek Szahala - Caballo
B1: Tazz - Whore House
B2: Tazz - Whore House (2004 Remix) |
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| 2004/03/24 |
| Bonkers 12 tracklist and inside CD cover art |
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HappyHardcore.com has the goods on the Bonkers 12 tracklist, as well as some of the CD sleeve artwork. After a short delay from React on releasing the information keeping everyone itching for the information HappyHardcore.com has it first.
Judging by the CD artwork it's official that Hixxy, Sharkey, Scott Brown and Breeze & Styles are totally Bonkers! - It's worth the buy just for that photo!
Bonkers 12 is a 4 disc CD release mixed by Hixxy, Sharkey, Scott Brown and Breeze & Styles to be released April 12th 2004. It can be pre-ordered here now.
Inside CD cover artwork
Bonkers 12 - that's for sure!
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| 2004/03/24 |
| HappyHardcore.com Radio back in full swing |
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For the past few days saw several problems with our free public 96k MP3 stream, basically we had to rebuild the machine because it was getting hammered (it's our most popular stream), it's back up again with it's buffer free goodness better than ever.
Tune in to any of our radio streams for all the hardcore music you could ever want.... warning HappyHardcore.com radio is highly addictive :) |
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| 2004/03/23 |
| That's slightly tilted no? |
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A new label called Tilted Recordings have their first release ready to roll plus the Titled crew have let an audio preview out for you to listen to. The release will be on 12" vinyl and a limited number of cd's in the next couple of months.
Audio (Real Audio):
A: Caine & Kevin Thompson - Eve of Destruction
B: Caine & Kevin Thompson - Dirty Bitch |
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| 2004/03/22 |
| DV8 zero zero two |
Author: silver
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After a short break DV8 records are back with another release from producer Soundscape. In stores now.
A: Soundscape - Dark Shadows
B1: Soundscape - Rezurrection
B2: Soundscape - Dark Shadows (Impact's rezurrected rmx)
DV8002 label art
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| 2004/03/22 |
| FBI are o-five |
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FBI Records have released audio for their forthcoming release FBI005 as well as a TBA track, check out the audio below:
Audio (Real Audio):
FBI 005
A: Impact & Elmo Feat Sophie - Lost Without You
AA: Impact - Will I
FBI TBA
Impact & Digital Anarchy - Calling Out |
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| 2004/03/19 |
| More babies due soon |
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Got Delays? RaverBaby seems to have... HappyHardcore.com has some updated information regarding upcoming RB releases. This information is 100% correct according to the distributor AlphaMagic.
BABY21 - Released 26th March 2004
A: UFO - New Years Day
AA: UFO - Hardcore
BABY22 - Released 2nd April 2004
A: Force & Styles - Follow Me
AA1: Force & Styles - Follow Me (Styles & Breeze Remix)
AA2: Force & Styles - Follow Me (UFO Remix)
Both titles will be available at Shop.HappyHardcore.com and don't forget BABY025 (Darren Styles Back 2 The Old Skool / Takin Me Higher) and BABY026 (Breeze & Styles - Heartbeat / Electric) plus new PLUS12, CLONED002, DV8002, QUOSH053 and EV071 just to name a few are all in stock now! |
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| 2004/03/17 |
| Revised Bonkers 12 artwork exclusive |
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React have decided to touch up the artwork for Bonkers 12 and have sent HappyHardcore.com the "definitive" (direct quote) final CD cover artwork.
Bonkers 12 is a 4 disc CD release mixed by Hixxy, Sharkey, Scott Brown and Breeze & Styles to be released April 12th 2004. It can be pre-ordered here now.
Bonkers 12 "definitive" final artwork
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| 2004/03/17 |
| Battle of the DJ's - Match 2 |
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The Battle of the DJ's CD series hits backs with Match 2 this time featuring RSR (Ramos, Supreme, Sunset Regime) and Force & Styles. Brought to you from Beat-24/7 this release is a double CD and a vinyl release, each contain different track lists of course but both worth checking out for some classic and previously unreleased tuneage.
HappyHardcore.com has both tracklists for the CD and the vinyl release first for everyone to checkout.
The CD retails for 9.99 UK pounds and can be pre-ordered from Amazon.co.uk here. BUT starting early next week we have sorted something special for everyone, we have a very limited edition exclusive pre-order from HappyHardcore.com for only 7.50 UK pounds plus shipping, you can order the vinyl or the CD with either being autographed by Force & Styles and the RSR crew!. It will be first in first served for the pre-orders and will we ONLY be accepting payments from PayPal.
The battle is on again on this double CD and vinyl release both due in stores 29th of April 2004.
The Battle is back! RSR vs F&S
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| 2004/03/17 |
| Free 96k radio outages |
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You may or may not have noticed our free 96k radio stream has been down for the last 24 hours, our main relay server to the free 96k stream has vanished for some reason, while all other bitrates and formats have been unaffected the free 96k stream (our most popular) has been down.
We have implemented our stand by server for the free 96k stream to help hope with demand until we sort it out. |
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| 2004/03/16 |
| Bonkers 12 final artwork |
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Pre release artwork for Bonkers 12 has been leaked on to the net and posted before officially suppose to... HappyHardcore.com has had this artwork for about a week now but we were waiting until the green light was given to post, seeing it's already posted on other sites already we don't see any harm in posting it. We have also the complete tracklist which we will post end of this week!
Note: This is the final bonkers 12 cover artwork, other postings of the artwork are not 100%
Bonkers 12 is a 4 disc CD release mixed by Hixxy, Sharkey, Scott Brown and Breeze & Styles to be released April 12th 2004. It can be pre-ordered here now.
Bonkers 12 final artwork
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| 2004/03/16 |
| SSU UK OK? |
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| As of April 15th 2004 SSU Recordings is relocating to the South of England. The entire SSU studio has shipped to the UK and we have been told that the SSU team have all kinds of projects lined up including new releases, merchandise and CD's. The SSU studio should also be available for hire once the move is complete and Simon Apex (owner and founder of SSU) will be available for DJ bookings. |
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| 2004/03/16 |
| The Best of Clubscene |
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Clubscene Records kicked off in the summer of '92 born out of the monthly Clubscene free monthly publication which became the 'read' for all Scotland's clubbing generation.
This Best Of Clubscene CD is sure to bring back many a memory from raves gone by with a selection of tracks that is sure to bring out the white gloves, airhorns and face masks of many an 'old skool' raver. ClubScene's first official release was 'Obsession' by Ultra-sonic a band which went onto become a firm favorite within the worldwide rave scene with releases and tours in the UK, Germany, Australia & Japan an extra special bonus for Ultrasonic fans is a brand new mix of 'Check Your Head' by The Delegates. Featuring cuts from the likes of Ultimate Buzz, TTF and The Rhythmic State whose PA's were an essential part of the thriving rave scene.
Many of these tracks have been long sought after by those who heard them the first time round and now need to replace their well worn copies and for those who were too young the first time round but are now keen to find out what it was all about 'back in the day'.
The complete tracklist is here and The Best of Clubscene can be purchased online now.
Ready for the oldskool?
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| 2004/03/16 |
| Hardwired CD album artwork |
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CD cover artwork for the new Scott Brown CD album Hardwired due for release around July 2004 has made it's way into magazine adverting, we have a color version for everyone to check out.
Many thanks to HappyHardcore.com member capone13 for the tip
Can you be anymore Hardwired?
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| 2004/03/16 |
| Xero releases? Check this |
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Project Xero is a new hardcore label that promise to bring the fun back to hardcore, we have been told these tunes are available very soon, so keep your eyes pealed.
Audio (MP3):
Side A
Side AA
Xero's first release soon
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| 2004/03/04 |
| Bonkers 12 logo change release dates switch with HTID 2 |
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News on the Bonkers 12 front is that the release date is 12th April 2004, the CD is indeed called "The Dirty Dozen" with the logo going back to the original Bonkers logo from 1-7! The cover artwork has also been given a touch up and contains all 5 DJ's cartoons in military style ala the film The Dirty Dozen with the CD having a overall military feel to it. The characters are much more "wacky" like the original bonkers series, React are going back to the oldskool Bonkers look.
Bonkers 12 can be pre-ordered here.
Hardcore Till I Die 2 is now set for release mid May 2004 and can be pre-ordered here.
Bonkers 12 - Sales promo cover
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| 2004/03/01 |
| Picture disc goodness |
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Everyone loves a picture disc, they seem to defy all logic you think you knew about vinyl records. Not to disappoint Evolution Records with the upcoming release of Scott Brown's Hardwired CD are at least releasing one possibly more picture disc's released around the same time to promote the album.
The last album Hardcorevolution from Scott Brown and Evolution Records had two of the best picture discs both sound wise and visually released in hardcore today, we at HappyHardcore.com are quite sure Evolution Records wont disappoint this time around. Expect the disc's out around the same time as the album.
100& FAT FREE - Picture disc's coming soon
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| 2004/03/01 |
| What would you like to Flip n Fill today? |
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| Flip n Fill UK chart hiters with their trance covers of hardcore tunes have done a new cover version of the Tiny Tot track Discoland. News is that the track will be on their next album and perhaps a single. |
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| 2004/02/27 |
| Rumour + Scott Brown + DJ Neophyte = Hardcore |
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| HappyHardcore.com has received word that a brand new Hardcore 3 album featuring Scott Brown and DJ Neophyte is planned for release this year (2004) from Rumour Records. One for all the gabba / speedcore fans out there. |
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| 2004/02/27 |
| Update on UK BBC Radio 1 hardcore |
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The Radio 1 web site have updated their page showing the new show. It all started October 2003 with CLSM / Jon Doe releasing the track "John Peel Is Not Enough" and the start of a BBC voting campaign located here. As reported first here at HappyHardcore.com last week Hixxy & Sharkey will be presenting a show on the UK BBC Radio 1. The show has been renamed to "John Peel Is Not Enough" a tribute to hardcore, John Peel and CLSM's hard work in getting the word hardcore known inside of Radio 1.
The two hour show will be live to air on Thursday March 18th 2004 at 12 midnight - 2am, with a 7 day achieve up on the web site for all the international peeps that miss it live. Special guests for this momentous show include Brisk, Ham, Sy, Dougal, Breeze & Styles and Jon Doe with MCing talents of Storm & Whizkid. |
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| 2004/02/26 |
| Bonkers 12 - The Dirty Dozen + pre-order |
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Bonkers 12 is to be called "Bonkers XII - The Dirty Dozen" according to sales notes released from React to stores. HappyHardcore.com also has a release date for Bonkers 12 as 11 May, 2004, this is the date given to stores such as Amazon and in the past has never been too far from the actual release date (7 days max).
If that was not good enough news you can PRE-ORDER this release NOW!
Bonkers 12 - Sales promo cover
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| 2004/02/26 |
| Hardcore till I die 2 DJ's |
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React have released their sales notes to stores on who is mixing Hardcore till I die 2, we are pleased to announce that the DJ's are Hixxy, Dougal, Gammer & UFO as according to the sales notes at least.
Hardcore Till I Die 2 can be PRE-ORDERED here. |
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| 2004/02/24 |
| Scott Brown - Hardwired |
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Evolution Records have released news that Scott Brown's is mixing a new album called Hardwired. In discussions with Scott he has told HappyHardcore.com that Evolution Records are at the moment saying the release will contain one mixed CD and one unmixed with new stuff and some older ones. The new album has a release date of around June 2004. Excellent news for all the Scott Brown hardcore fans out there.
Brown get's wired
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| 2004/02/24 |
| Ready for the reload? |
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A new hardcore label called Remix Reloaded is set to enter the hardcore matrix very soon. Remix Reloaded will include a load of new material from owner and operator Frantic and according to Remix Reloaded will include remixes from Breeze & Styles, Hixxy, Scott Brown, Brisk, Sy n Unknown, DJ Energy and almost every good producer on the planet. The first 3 releases are as follows:
RELOADED001
David Pammies - Torn (Breeze & Styles Remix)
David Pammies - The New Spirit
RELOADED002
David Pammies - Torn (Scott Brown Remix)
David Pammies - Torn (Original Mix)
RELOADED003 Updated
Geos - Easy inside (Sy & Unknown)
Geos - Easy inside Original mix.
Remix Reloaded Record Rover (say in Scooby Doo voice)
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| 2004/02/23 |
| Blatant beats... the next generation |
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| 2004/02/20 |
| Resistance Recordings bring you soup |
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New sublabel of Resistance Recordings called Soupwarz brews up their first release. Soupwarz have told HappyHardcore.com that they vow to bring some fun back into music with their first release “After Midnight already receiving plays all over the world and throughout the USA. DJ Tronic side features familiar blend of American Hard House/Hardcore and the Carlos Alfonzo side features a blend of funky house and techno.
Audio (Real Soup... I mean Real Audio):
DJ Tronic - After Midnight
DJ Tronic - Pac This!
Carlos Alfonzo - I Wish U Knew
Carlos Alfonzo - Spirit of SF |
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| 2004/02/19 |
| Hixxy & Sharkey on BBC Radio 1 |
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BBC Radio 1 have heard the hardcore call and HappyHardcore.com has the scoop. UK BBC Radio 1 are going to be playing a special one off (test if you will) hardcore show called Hixxy & Sharkey on Radio 1.
The two hour show will be live to air on Thursday March 18th 2004 at 12 midnight - 2am, with a 7 day achieve up on the web site for all the international peeps that miss it live. Special guests for this momentous show include Brisk, Ham, Sy, Dougal, Breeze & Styles and Jon Doe with MCing talents of Storm & Whizkid.
Hixxy will also be doing an addition live DJ set the day before on Wednesday March 17th 2004 on the John Peel show.
UPDATE 2004/02/20: The dates of the show have been corrected to reflect actual real days :)
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| 2004/02/19 |
| Bonkers 12 tracklists |
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| We got em, Hixxy and Breeze & Styles... keep your eyes peeled to HappyHardcore.com - they'll be up here as soon as we have the green light. |
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| 2004/02/19 |
| Hardcore winners |
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The HappyHardcore.com and DecaDance (MoS) Hardcore giveaway has completed and winners have been emailed - Congratulations to all the winners the CD's are in the post today!
HappyHardcore.com has received a promo copy of the pack and it's well worth the buy. It's a 6 CD pack! 3 CDs DJ mixed by Sy & Unknown and 3 CD's unmixed containing both new stuff and oldskool classics! Everything from CLSM down to Slipmatt is on this CD, you can't go wrong just check out the tracklist. You can order now for under 9.99 UK pounds / $18 US dollars / $23 Australia dollars / 2000 Japanese yen, did I mention it is 6 CD's!
Hardcore the only other 6 pack you'll ever need
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| 2004/02/16 |
| Hardcore till I die 2 update |
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HappyHardcore.com has been in touch with React on yesterday's release date of Hardcore till I die 2. The March 8th 2004 date is not going to be the release date, it was an early release date that somehow slipped out to stores.
But the other news is that Hardcore till I die 2 will be mixed by a different DJ to the first one, we don't know who it is yet, but if we were to guess a *safeish* bet would be Hixxy & UFO due to the fact the RaverBaby is involved on this release and the Bonkers 12 release already has Breeze & Styles mixing the 4th disc (this is a guess please don't quote us). |
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| 2004/02/14 |
| Bonkers 1 silver edition + Bonkers 3 gold editions pre-order |
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| 2004/02/14 |
| Hardcore till I die 2 in March 2004? |
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Hardcore till I die is a budget CD released from React, the 2nd CD in the series was suppose to be released before or around the time Bonkers 12 was released (around summer time), but Amazon has the title listed as being released March 8th 2004! React are not confirming nor denying this is the actual release date. You can check out the pre-order the release now if this in fact is the actual release date.
On another note, to concerns on our news - HappyHardcore.com news is confirmed from multiple sources we never post anything that is a Rumor or speculation, if it's posted here it's a fact. |
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| 2004/02/13 |
| Totally Bonkers! |
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HappyHardcore.com has the exclusive scoop on Bonkers 12 from React. Firstly Bonkers 12 for the first time will be 4 CD pack! Talk about some hardcore madness... The CD's will be mixed by Hixxy, Sharkey, Scott Brown and the 4th disk to be mixed by Breeze & Styles! Bonkers 12 will see a release date "a bit before summer" (direct quote).
Update: Sharkey has released the artists featured on his disc: Sharkey, K-Komplex, Energy, A.M.S, Marc Smith, C.L.S.M, Vagabond, Lost Souls, Marc Ashley, Robbie Long, Stormtrooper, Scott Majestic, Wizbit, Ponder, Impact, Invader, Stargazer, Ting, Dougal, Gammer, Andy Vinyl and Matt Style
As reported a few months back Bonkers 3 has gone gold (in sales), React will be releasing a special limited gold edition of Bonkers 3 as well as a limited silver edition of Bonkers 1 (which has gone silver in sales), they will both be released 29th of March 2004.
The artwork does not look the best on screen but the silver and gold areas on the artwork below are reflective silver and gold!
 
Bonkers 1 Silver & Bonkers 1 Gold Limited Editions
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| 2004/02/12 |
| Time for a trip2nite? |
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A new hardcore label lets loose, trip2nite records first release T2N001 is out very soon:
Audio (Real audio):
A - "Frozen" - DJ ERROR
B - "The Dark Side" - DJ ERROR
T2N002 is to be released end of Feb/early March.
A - "Rescue me" - DJ ERROR
B - "307" - DJ ERROR
Come and take a trip2nite :)
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| 2004/02/09 |
| Rapture TV covering hardcore |
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Rapture TV is a music channel available on satellite / cable TV in Europe similar to MTV or VH1 in other countries. HappyHardcore.com has learnt that Rapture TV have been filming and reviewing a few UK hardcore events in past few months and plan to film more in the future the for their channel.
Apparently Rapture TV have got plans to start devoting a lot more time to new breeds of music that aren't generally popular with the commercial groups... i.e. hardcore music! |
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| 2004/02/06 |
| The ghost of DNA gives out free hardcore |
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Remember the hardcore producer DNA? Why did he leave the hardcore scene? DNA has explained this before in our forums. We'll run over it quickly in case you are new:
DNA was booked to play a Slammin Vinyl gig a few years about, he turned up with a load of brand new dub plates featuring lots of unheard breakbeat tracks. As it goes DNA mixed it up with some new Drum & Bass records and according to DNA got the best crowd reaction of any set he had ever played, not to mention best MC reaction, best stage dancer reaction, best reaction from a promoter that booked me on the spot, best reaction from Mark EG who missed his next gig to stay and dance.. etc.
Of course, that didn't stop some miserable people in the UK trying to persuade everyone that it had been a total failure, the resulting cluster**** of message board politics being the final straw for me. DNA killed the DNA name and left the scene as a response.
Most of the those Slammin Vinyl dub plates were smashed or given away in anger and frustration and the dat tape masters were destroyed. DNA didn't know any had survived until he received a scratched up old CD in the mail from good friend Ponder.
DNA has decided to relenquished copyright on these tracks and give them away for free at 160k MP3's. These tracks are 3 years old and do not have track names, they are as they were played those years back at Slammin Vinyl and with the power of the internet they are offered to everyone for free!
Due to the size of the download (30 megs zipped) we are not sure how long the bandwidth of the side hosting them will hold up, we will keep the link or mirrors updated as long as we can.
Update: Server has been overloaded and files removed. We will keep you informed if we can get a mirror up. |
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| 2004/02/05 |
| DJ Fade fades from hardcore... |
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DJ Fade has announced he has retired from hardcore music stating he needs a change and a break from "the rave scene". It's sad to see a talented producer leave hardcore, we wish Fade all the best with whatever you get upto. Here are Fade's last words:
It is with this post that I am announcing my official retirement from the rave scene, a decision that has not been easy as it has had a major influence on my life for the last 11 years, and provided many fantastic memories, wicked nights, and great crowds in many cities and towns arond the world. I have met so many people of all nationalities, all sharing a common love of the music.
I have been through all aspects of the scene, starting off as a DJ in 1993, (Thanks to Jungle Nation and Tazzmania), then moving into production in 1994 (Thanks to Martin aka Krafty Cuts for releasing my first single), promoting and financing a rave in 1995 where I lost £9000 in one night ( a harsh lesson in promoting), and then concentrating on production and DJ'ing. I have seen all the highs and lows, good and bad, honest people and severly dishonest people who leech of other peoples talents for their own gains. Oh well, what goes round comes round as they say, or is it dont kick someone on the way up as you'll get kicked twice as hard on your way back down ?? Some people will learn one day, I know I can leave the scene with my head held high, I have never scammed anyone financially and pay people who work for me, unlike some..
It is going to be 11 years I will never forget, and after having released over 100 record releases over the years, plus ones I engineered for other people, it adds up to a pretty large figure, on that I am proud of.
In the last couple of years I have taken a large step back, exploring other avenues to stimulate my brain, 11 years of kick drums have taken their toll, and I need a change of pace into something else.........??????
I'm also selling my main record collection, although I am keeping the best ones behind, I am selling over 260 records, many many very rare classics dating back to 1991, the list is available in Excel spreadsheet format by emailing me at [email protected] , prices from £2-00 upwards, priority to anyone ordering large numbers, serious offers considered for the lot. Discounts for large purchaes.
I would like to thank the hardcore mafia for the harsh lessons teaching me so much about the inner workings of the music and club scene, and for showing me just how corrupt it can be, and alerting me to loads of very common scams and tricks.
It has been like serving a very long music business and production knowledge course, to anyone out there that wants some advice ...
1. Less Is More (Thanks to Slipmatt for that advice) - sometimes it is easy to overcrowd a track by putting too much in, although there is a balance between too much and too little.
2. Be Careful - It has surprised me actually how many so called 'big players' would sell their grandma to make some money, never mind pissing on you whilst you line their pockets. Don't trust what many people tell you. There are many 100 % genuine major DJ's past and present (you know who you are) that I still have 100% respect for after all this time, there are also some very untrustworthy ones that I have lost every ounce of respect for.
3. Don't Sell Yourself Short - Realise that you are not doing promoters 'favours' when you charge peanuts for a gig, no matter what you think most of them are not real 'friends' and would not pay you extra if they made a good profit. Similarly most labels will end up paying peanuts too, obviously I must have been a monkey to some of them !
Finally I would like to thank everyone who I have met, had the pleasure of playing records in front of, anyone who has bought or enjoyed one of my tracks, and to anyone who has supported the scene.
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| 2004/02/03 |
| Lia - I'm feeling goes to 2nd re-pressing! |
Author: silver
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Lia - I'm feeling on MasterWax 5 has gone onto its second re-pressing! What does that mean? It means we have sold out not once but twice! This additional pressing makes MWX005 the 2nd largest release on MasterWax with Blaze! - til the day (MWX001) being the largest.
We are still selling units at a steady rate so make sure you get one before we are out of stock again. |
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| 2004/02/03 |
| Win a copy of the 6 CD pack Hardcore |
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HappyHardcore.com and DecaDance (MoS) are giving you the chance to win one of ten copies of the new CD 6 pack Hardcore. Competition closes Feb 12th 2004 so get your groove on and click the CD image below to enter!
Actual CD release date is Feb 14th 2004, you can Pre-order now.
Hardcore
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| 2004/02/02 |
| We have A-tention Angels for sale! |
Author: silver
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A-tention - Angels is probably the most wanted track in hardcore today, we have personally seen people buy this record second hand for over 500 US dollars! It regularly sells for over 200 US dollars (and people do buy it).
Shop.HappyHardcore.com has the limited clubscene EP 12" including the A-tention Angels house mix on it for only 4.68 pounds (USD$8.50 / AUD$11.22 / YEN900) plus shipping. Note this is the house mix - the record is pressed at 45.
Do not miss out on this chance to own a piece of hardcore history, once these are gone they are gone - ORDER NOW!
Tracks include Angels, Ultra-Sonic - Check Your Head and Soap On A Rope.
In my dreams, In my dreams... - Not anymore!
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| 2004/02/02 |
| RIAA gets heavy on selling DJ Mixes |
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DJ Mag is running a story about the RIAA clamping down on DJ mixes for sale that are unlicensed. According to the article:
They (the RIAA) have already confiscated $100,000’s worth of mix CDs from independent record stores across the US.
With news like this from American and our UK news posting about illegal tape packs last week it finally seems that electronic artists and labels have said enough is enough and what is considered fair has now crossed the line. |
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| 2004/01/28 |
| Publishers / Labels / Artists lay it down to live recordings |
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Illegal tape packs have long been tolerated somewhat in the hardcore scene for a few years now, the somewhat dodgy recordings and the fact they were on tape allowed these releases to sit in a gray area of the hardcore scene.
With the recent release of the Slammin NYE CD pack (unknown to everyone prior to release), several labels, artists and publishers are now taking legal action against these all forms of live recordings and have placed bans on all live recordings in any form (tape or CD) and live recording sales.
This is good news for hardcore artists, finally the people that are making the music can get money from legally licensed material instead of bootleg rips offs. |
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| 2004/01/27 |
| Dougal and Darren Styles are certainly hardcore |
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As reported 5 days ago with the new story Hardcore of a different kind on HappyHardcore.com, hardcore producers Dougal and Darren Styles are featured in this month's MixMag magazine (largest club magazine in the world). HappyHardcore.com has managed to grab a quick scan of the page and edited the naughty bits (you are gonna have to buy if you are into that sort of thing).
"Hey Styles, hardcore enough for you?" - Click for larger image
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| 2004/01/27 |
| Hardcore pinball flash game |
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Inspired / MoS have released a flash pinball game with an Original Hardcore 3 CD theme to it. Interesting to see all the hardcore producers names and bonus' light up when you play and worth a few rounds :)
Check it out by viewing their website here. |
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| 2004/01/27 |
| Ultrabeat are UltraHardcore |
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HappyHardcore.com has a very reliable insider source that tells us that the main member of commercial trance / pop group Ultrabeat, Mike Di Scala loves hardcore in all forms! This is not new news as already reported by HappyHardcore.com a few months back that Mike Di Scala is the main man in the hardcore group Re-con, but what is news is that Mike Di Scala is also working on Gabba tunes under another yet to be named alias.
In other Ultrabeat news, Ultrabeat have also just completed a remix of Your Shining for AATW (All around the world - Ultrabeats record label). Your Shining by Breeze & Styles (Raver Baby) will see a commercial release from AATW later this year. |
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| 2004/01/26 |
| Original Hardcore 3 TV commercial |
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| 2004/01/23 |
| Quosh a little more |
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Quosh Records latest tunage will be the following, we will have audio as soon as we can.
Quosh 53
A: Expression - Night time
AA: Expression - Night time (Sy & Unknown remix)
Quosh 54
A: Insight - I feel alive (mix 1)
AA: Insight - I feel alive (mix 2) |
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| 2004/01/22 |
| 10,000 members! |
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10,000 members!
What an amazing achievement! HappyHardcore.com has passed 10,000 members! It's very rare for any website to have this amount of members and community support let alone a hardcore music site. HappyHardcore.com normally does not take a personal view on news but I (DJ Silver) can't help to feel a little emotional about this achievement, I started this site out of my apartment 4 years ago as a hobby, it's now my full time job, to have such support for a site that I created makes me proud I have done something for hardcore music, the music I love.
We have put together a date line of membership signups:
10,000 members - January 22nd 2004
9,000 members - October 27th 2003
8,000 members - July 17th 2003
7,000 members - April 24th 2003
6,000 members - February 6th 2003
5,000 members - November 18th 2002
4,000 members - September 2nd 2002
3,000 members - June 6th 2002
2,000 members - March 17th 2002
No records kept prior to 2,000 members.
If your wondering who the 10,000th member was it was a member by the name of "dj dupont" - There is no prize or anything just a statistic.
What else can we say? Hardcore is alive and kicking into overdrive, today's membership of HappyHardcore.com shows that whatever happens there will always be hardcore music supporters all over the world.
I have to say a big thank you to all the members, supporters and moderators of the site over the years, people that have put time into the site, submitting data and offering improvement ideas. I want to say a special thank you to Virus from Canada he has been with the site from the start and without his knowledge and help alot of track ID's would not have been filled :) Virus has also send us 90% of the label scans in the record database! Big thanks to Nami (the silent moderator) who has done all our Japanese translations for us, your the best and the Japanese site would be nothing without you, your a true friend. I also want to say a big thanks for more recently to DJ Comet, he has provided valuable support for the things like the radio station and also the record DB. Another thanks to Milo and Oli G who have also supplied alot of the events in the event system. Thanks to all the DJ's on HappyHardcore.com Radio, without you there is no station - thanks for making us number 1.
I want to say thanks to all these people that have helped on HappyHardcore.com in one way or another during it's lifetime - All the regulars in the chat room, all the forum posters (new and old), all the members of HappyHardcore.com, customers of Shop.HappyHardcore.com and our T-shirt shop, Kink / Gobstoppa / Virus and all the TSR crew (you guys rock!), Anne & Oli @ Rumour, Mark & Melissa @ React, Ari / Entrance / Wavesound @ DI, Duncan & Andrew @ MoS, Jas / Kathy / Jim / Al @ IMO, Oli @ Choice (sorry about everything), Kev / Bex / Rory @ NuEnergy, Chucky / Taka @ Guhroovy / RNBJ, Sage @ Phusion, Tyco / Jules @ Outerspace, Nick @ Midex, Horn @ LPU, Weaver @ One Stop, Mikel @ Overdrive, Sam @ Powerhouse, Ryan @ Destiny, Uraken and the old Q records crew, Gavin & Duncan @ MixMag, Richard @ Tidy, Dek / Matt @ Beats24-7, Rich / Dan @ Blizzard, Tomohiro @ avex, Mizukoshi @ BPM, Kaneko @ Victor, Richard @ Mobeneko, Brisk @ Next Gen, Sy @ Quosh, Luna-C / Deluxe @ KF, Scott @ Evolution, Paul @ USH, All the DFM boys, Elation crew, HyperBeatz, Electronic, and all the people I forgot, don't be offended if I missed you there are simply thousands of people I know from this site and I would have missed some of you. |
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| 2004/01/22 |
| 5 X Digital Beatz = Hardcore |
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Digital Beatz have let HappyHardcore.com know they have sent of their next release to be sent to mastered for pressing. Here is the audio for this fine release:
Audio (MP3):
DIGI005
A. Tazz & A.M.S. Gettin Dirty
B. Dodgee & UFO Timespan |
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| 2004/01/22 |
| Hardcore of a different kind |
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| The latest MixMag (World biggest club magazine) has an article this month about the so call legendary porn star Ron Jeremy (UK). The article is about a party he put on recently hosted by his best friend DJ Dougal. We are yet to see the article but apparently there are pictures of him and styles with loads of naked porn women. Should make for an interesting read :) |
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| 2004/01/20 |
| Win a copy of Original Hardcore 3 - The Nu Breed |
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HappyHardcore.com and Inspired (MoS) are giving you the chance to win one of five copies of the new CD Original Hardcore 3 - The Nu Breed. Competition closes Jan 26th 2004 so get your groove on and click the CD image below to enter!
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| 2004/01/19 |
| KFA Video |
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DJ Luna-C (of Kniteforce, KFA) has released a video for the forthcoming release on KFA call Angel. We have it here for your viewing pleasure as well as an audio snippet of the release:
Video (QuickTime - Windows users should right click and save as)
Modem speed.
Medium speed.
BroadBand speed.
Audio (MP3 6MB):
Luna-C "My Angel" EP
Double 10" (KFA19)
1. My Angel
2. Thankyou Repeat V3.1
3. Hold It, Hold It
4. I Run These Streets
 
KFA & Luna-C get their video on!
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| 2004/01/15 |
| SMD 1-4 oldskool hardcore in stock! |
Author: silver
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Stop press: We have just received in a limited shipment of SMD volumes 1-4 on vinyl. These tunes are extremely rare and very very sort after, get these classics while you can! They are brand new and only 4.68 UK pounds, can you believe it!? Looking at Ebay now you can see that this tune is going for 3-4 times this price used, and our price is brand new!
SMD - Oldskool! - Click to order
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| 2004/01/15 |
| Spanish hardcore / Gabba / Hardstyle arrive in store |
Author: silver
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Shop.HappyHardcore.com has received a large re-stock order in of spanish hardcore (Makina) plus some hardstyle, gabba and speed hardcore. We also receive a large re-stock of Evolution, Raver Baby and the NuEnergy collective.
New spanish and gabba and hardstyle we have now are from labels such as:
Up Tempo
Deathchant
Darkside
**** off Records
The Third Movement
H2O
Rotterdam Records
Neophyte Records
Terror Tracks
We will continue to carry new stock from all these labels and continue to stock the records that you want to buy!
On another note we also will have the entire AATW catalogue next week. |
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| 2004/01/14 |
| Speed Trance - Type 4 - Mixed by DJ Silver |
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DJ Silver of HappyHardcore.com and MasterWax records has teamed up with Victor JVC Japan to produce a new "speed trance" hardcore album for the Japan market. The CD is entitled "Speed Trance - Type 4"
The tracks on the CD contain several new unreleased and unheard as of yet MasterWax tunes as well as a host of other Japanese hardcore producers and very hard edged trance. The speed concept for hardcore albums is not a new one, this is the fourth in the series of Speed Trance CD's from Victor JVC and there are other many "speed" entitled hardcore / trance crossover albums released in Japan that are also very popular.
This CD will only be released in Japan, it may be imported to other countries but as the entire packaging is in Japanese there are no guarantees. HappyHardcore.com will keep everyone informed on these movements.
The CD is released today 14th of Jan 2004 - Check out the tracklist here and you can order here (note this is a Japanese release as such the order site is partly in Japanese - Press "Display in English" for English guidance)
Speed Trance - Type 4 - Mixed by DJ Silver - Powered by HappyHardcore.com
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| 2004/01/14 |
| Essential platinum release schedule |
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Essential platinum have sent out news about their upcoming for the first bit in 2004, here is how it stands.
EPP19:
A. Dougal & Gammer feat. Stefan B - Fell from the Stars
B. Dougal & Gammer - Test
EPP20:
A - Dougal & Gammer - Stomp
B - Dougal & Gammer - Piano Song
EPP21:
A - Dougal & Gammer - Know the Score
B - Dougal & Gammer - Supernova |
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| 2004/01/14 |
| Leaked tracklist, Bonkers 12 and HTID 2 |
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Yesterdays artwork and tracklist on the Hardcore CD release from Decadance was leaked to HappyHardcore.com, we posted it thinking it was final but now know it's still has minor errors and adjustments and possibly new cover artwork. The link to the tracklist has been removed - The CD is still on the release schedule for 14th of Feb 2004 and still can be pre-ordered without any problems.
We have also been in contact with React on their latest hardcore offerings, we have been told that the CD Hardcore til I Die 2 (HTID2) will be released around the same time has Bonkers 12, HTID2 will be released "in a few months" and Bonkers 12 to be released around "summer time" (July-Sept for all the southern hemisphere people). |
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| 2004/01/13 |
| Hardcore 6 pack! |
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Another release from Decadances (aka Ministry of Sound) Hardcore range comes from DJ Heroes Sy & Unknown. The 6 pack CD release has tunes new tunes as well as tunes from the happy area of hardcore plus a real oldskool classics mix. Ministry have told us that this CD series has had sales of over 100,000 units on the 4 titles in the series to date!
CD release date is Feb 14th 2004, you can Pre-order now.
Hardcore
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| 2004/01/13 |
| No Zero's here |
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A new underground label is starting up called Project Xero their goal they told us is to release, happy, bouncy, fun hardcore around the 96/97 tuneframe (I made that word up). Release should be out in 4-6 months.
Audio (MP3)
PX12001:
AdamL - Kickin in the beat
AdamL & Sparky - Again and again |
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| 2004/01/13 |
| Who's doing hardcore this week? |
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The new CD Original Hardcore 3 features three tracks from artists that grab our attention. The Warp brothers have been a massive trance unit for many years now and now are "back to basics" on this CD with a hardcore track. Ultrabeat have a hardcore mix on this CD, not a Breeze mix or a Hixxy mix, but a hardcore mix from the group Ultrabeat you know them as the group that charted with a trance cover in the UK national charts with Pretty Green Eyes. Last but not least the artist Re-con, this is an alias that Mike Di Scala from Ultrabeat uses to produce hardcore, this is his second hardcore release.
All artists are major players in the (commercial) dance scene, all now producing hardcore. |
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| 2004/01/13 |
| Orginial Hardcore 3 (The Nu Breed) |
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Original Hardcore 3 is set for release 24th of Jan 2004! - Released by Inspired/INCredible (aka Ministry of Sound) this time around the triple CD release is mixed by Dougal and Styles with the 3rd disc containing a classic happy hardcore mix by the duo. This release kind of came out of no where with no information released to regular hardcore news outlets (like this site).
Original hardcore is a commercially released CD that has featured TV adverts in the past. We will have more information very soon on this release including a pre-order link. But now you can all take a gander at the tracklist and cover artwork.
Original Hardcore 3
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| 2004/01/09 |
| Evolution's newest |
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Evolution Records / Evolution Plus have put out there latest release schedule.
EV 71
Scott Brown - Make the beat drop
Scott Brown - Don't be afraid
EV 72
Scott Brown / Cat Knight - Flow
Scott Brown - Boomstick
EV 73
Interstate - This is my bass
Interstate - We can dance
Plus 11
Scott Brown - Memories
Scott Brown - Come on (Sy & Unknown mix)
Plus 12
Scott Brown & Marc Smith - Hardcore u know
Scott Brown & Marc Smith - The Judgement
Plus 13
Plus System - Blue Anthem
Plus System - Is this the future
Plus 14
Plus System - This is how we do it
Plus System - Darkness |
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| 2004/01/08 |
| Hixxy & MC Storm on TSR this week! |
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| Hixxy & MC Storm are special guests this week on Totally Sweet Radio (TSR 61). Hixxy and MC Storm lay down a brand new killer set with MC Storm live on the mic for this special radio set. The totally sweet radio crew also sit down with the boys and ask a ton of questions including MC Storm how he vocal scratches, if you ever wanted to know how MC Storm vocal scratches you can't miss this set. A must listen! |
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| 2004/01/07 |
| Tidy comment on hardcore involvement |
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niteclubbers.net have asked a question directly to Tidy's Creative Director - Amadeus Mozart also from the Tidy Boys regarding Tidy's involvement in hardcore after our news posting about Tidy and hardcore earlier this week.
Q: Happyhardcore.com have suggested you might be putting out some hardcore tunes under the tidy banner....what is your response to this? Will we be seeing tidy hardcore?
A: "We are not putting out any HARDCORE on our labels or setting a up hardcore labels. Our online store www.tidy.com may stock some hardcore releases but thats as far as it goes. - We will continue with putting on hardcore arenas at our events - and we are planning something bigger for hardcore fans."
"Planning something bigger for hardcore fans" - to us this directly confirms Tidy's involvement in hardcore. Tidy state the will not release any hardcore on their labels but it looks like they are targeting the hardcore scene for something that is at least 100% hardcore.
Why are we making such a fuss about Tidy's involvement in hardcore? Tidy have a very strong brand name, they release high production quality hard house material that has a large fan base and is very popular worldwide. We are quite sure the Tidy fan's out there would love the hardcore sound, they just need to first know what is hardcore and hear it, this is where Tidy would come in. We will keep everyone posted.
The full interview by niteclubbers.net can be read here. |
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| 2004/01/06 |
| Hyperbeatz Hide you and Listen |
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Promo audio out of the Hyperbeatz stables for their next vinyl, in press at the moment, release imminent.
Audio (MP3)
HB004
A - Jonnyel & Fastraxx - Hide You
B - Jonnyel & Fastraxx - Listen
Eh?
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| 2004/01/06 |
| Tidy selling hardcore |
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| The Tidy trax store now stocks hardcore releases including MasterWax! Is this one step towards Tidy trax (the famous hard house label) releasing hardcore? Here's the clues: Tidy trax has a major hardcore room at its events now, it is home to the Stimulant DJ's (aka Brisk & Ham) and what better way to get your customers used to the hardcore sound than to stock and sell other hardcore releases before releasing and selling your own material. |
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| 2004/01/05 |
| Dune are back doing hardcore! |
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What a week, first we post that Vinylgroover is back doing hardcore now HappyHardcore.com has learnt that Dune the famous German group that produced tracks such as "I can't stop ravin", "Million miles from home" and "Hand in hand" just to name a few are back in the hardcore biz! Dune are playing a hardcore set at the upcoming Helter Skelter party in Australia (not to be confused with the UK party of the same name).
Been under a rock and don't know who Dune are? Check their profile. |
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| 2004/01/03 |
| Vinylgroover is back doing hardcore |
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Vinylgroover is back doing hardcore. Vinylgroover is playing the main room in the upcoming hardcore event in the UK called Uproar. We have also heard news that he is producing new hardcore material. We are unsure if it will get released or not but seeing he is playing the main room and has not DJed hardcore in the UK for at least 2-3 years if would be a safe bet he should play some new own material.
New to hardcore and don't know who Vinylgroover is? Check out his profile. |
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