Chris McGinn (Twitch) - A Non Era

Another new mix for the blog this time coming from Chris McGinn, one of the co-founders of Belfast underground techno night TWITCH.  

From speaking to Chris in the weeks leading up to completion of this new mix it was clear that the key for him was finding a balance which was representative of a typical set you’d expect to hear from Chris at his Stiff Kitten residency but also one which translated into being suitable for home listening.  Whilst listening to the mix it was obvious there was careful attention paid to the track selection. I think he bridged the gap between the club and casual listen well.  The mix begins tentatively with a couple of tech house tracks which are really just for setting the scene before moving into deeper, edgier territory with the stripped back ‘Be Who You Want’ by DJ Qu being a stand out personal favourite.  Up until the 30 minute mark it’s as deep as I’ve heard from Chris as far as recordings go.  Different than usual but welcome nonetheless.  The shift from house to techno during the last half sees Chris delving into more familiar surroundings.  The tempo rises and this is reflected in the sharper mixing style rather than the more drawn out, deliberate style adopted at the beginning.  Darker, spaced out techno sounds draw the mix to a close.  A fine hour of house and techno.

A track listing will be posted whenever Chris gives it to me!  Until then i encourage you to listen with unbiased ears.

1:03:41 // 256kbps // 116MB download http://www.thisisopen.co.uk/non-era.mp3

Stream 

Chris McGinn - A Non Era

Laverne Radix – Dick Control (LLFO)
Michael J Collins – Lotion Pants with Sass (W&L)
Apendics Shuffle – Disturbing Idle (Melchior Productions Ltd remix) (Lick my Deck)
DJ QU – Be Who you Want (Strength Music 005)
Even Tuell – Untitled B1 (Workshop 004)
DJ Joey Anderson – Thee Analysis (Strength Music 004)
Mike Dehnert – Two (Fachwerk)
Red Snapper – Moving Mountain (Scuba mix) (Lo Recordings)
David Alvarado – Polygons (Ovum)
Fever Ray – Seven (RABID)
Louis Guilliaume – Missbelieve (SD Records)
Mick Huckaby – Jazz Delirium (Cross Section)
Kink & Neville Watson – Full Flight (Rush Hour)
Edp & Steve Austin – Stone Cold (Modelisme)
Pendle Cove – Mode (Modern Love)