Releases

Deep Down Low E.P

Released: 6 November 2020

Ref: HTR017

Artist: Collective States

Monty Ozanne is a 24 year old DJ & producer from London, England and an all round nice guy! A lover of all things electronic music, Monty first found his taste for it in the London Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Garage scene before firmly finding his love for House and Techno upon moving to the South Coast.

With various parties and events on the South Coast as his inspiration, Monty went on to hone his sound in House and Techno taking big inspiration for tracks which are both melodic and very dance floor friendly.

With releases already secured with Made Crazy Music Sub-Label Recordings, Ozono Records, Koda Recordings and Optimal Sonance showcasing his versatility as a producer, Monty continues to push the boundaries with his ability to release brand new music while also showcasing himself as a DJ. After sending us his new music for over 2 years it goes to show that persistence pays off as we welcome this rising young star to the High Tide Recordings family. 2 original tracks and a remix from our very own Collective States complete this great package .

Monty Ozanne “Deep Down Low” is a house builder that quickly gains momentum with a trademark Monty old school piano riff and one hell of a drop coming out of the break!

Monty Ozanne “Deep Down Low” (Collective States Remix) has deep summer vibes from the Collective States guys making full use of the piano riff, insuring happy faces on the most challenging of dance floors.

Monty Ozanne “Chomp Chomp” is a driving melodic houser, with a no nonsense analogue baseline, synth keys guaranteed to rid you of Coronavirus and an old school loop carrying the break into another monster of a drop.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Hydra

Released: 28 February 2020

Ref: HTR015

Artist: Stephen Knight

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Chrome Dome E.P.

Released: 11 September 2020

Ref: HTR016

Artist: Collective States

Collective States return to their spiritual home of High Tide Recordings after a string of recent releases on labels such as Still Vor Talent and Do Not Sleep.

The Chrome Dome EP is a collection of early studio works found floating around on their ever burgeoning hard drive. In our opinion both Chrome Dome and Amity suit early doors, with Droid heading towards more of a time peak vibe.

At the behest of the best looking producers in dance music (Collective States are clearly deluded and I have no idea why I should have to write this) this package is crowned with an awesome remix of Chrome Dome from the ever popular Sydney based DJ, producer (with releases on Knee Deep In Sound and the like) and 43 Degrees Records boss, Hoten!!!!

Enjoy, please include in your streams and stay safe in these crazy times………..

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Unusual to Love EP

Released: 9 April 2020

Ref: HTR014

High Tide Recordings introduce new signing Hacobb, a producer, dj and designer based in Athens. His productions balance between the lines of house and techno with a focus on abstract atmospheres, driving chord progressions and chunky percussion, creating a blend of timeless melodies & feelings.

Hacobb gains regular support from big names in the scene such as Sasha & John Digweed, Booka Shade, Eelke Kleijn, Petar Dundov, Anthony Pappa, 16 Bit Lolitas, Henry Saiz, Airwave, Paul Hazendonk, Chris Fortier and many others.

Hacobb’s vision of forward thinking sounds combined with a classic vibe, place him among a new generation of producers, ready to continue the legacy of memorable stories told on the dancefloor.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Maze EP

Released: 29 November 2019

Ref: HTR013

Artist: Collective States

High Tide Recordings set sail once again with a new EP from Stuart King, and a remix from Collective States. This long time dance veteran is best known as one half of Sunday Club but when going solo is a regular at clubs like Space and Warung and has his own slick sound.

Opener Maze is a cheeky house bumper with a great bassline that bobbles along beneath airy vocals. Sci-fi pads flesh out the groove with real atmosphere and then Collective States remix it into a frazzled and late night burner for those who like grizzled beats.

After the dub mix which is piano laced and wrought with cosmic synth tension is the Other Remix, which is more spooky an eerie, with deep basslines rollin g over warm drums and carrying you off into the night.

This is another rich house EP from one of the best.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Guru’s Groove EP

Released: 25 July 2019

Ref: HTR012

Artist: Stephen Knight

The excellent High Tide Recordings welcomes co-founder Stephen Knight for its latest essential offering. Next to his two originals, Zoo Brazil serves up two peak time remixes.

Opener, Guru’s Groove, is a lush deep house tune with great piano vamps over the top. It subtly builds the mood without ever boiling over and is a great one to warm up the crowd. Long-time entrenched underground talent Zoo Brazil layers in more rolling drums and a house music vocal that adds extra energy, and also offers a dub version for more heads down dancing.

Subverted is the last original and is a darker tune with sci-fi synth motifs, rumbling bass and a spooky feeling that keeps you locked. It’s one to build real tension in the club and rounds off another fantastic addition to the High Tide catalogue!!

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Back Home

Released: 24 May 2019

Ref: HTR011

High Tide Recordings is a forward thinking new label conceived by a collective of great friends, seasoned promoters and they like to think accomplished DJs!

From its inception High Tide Recordings was born to support locally based up and coming producers. HTR011 is no exception as they proudly champion the debut release from Southampton (UK) based duo Metrospekt, complete with a throbbing remix from label co-founders Collective States.

Ollie and Rich, known now together as Metrospekt have a varied production career as individuals and as part of other studio outfits, encompassing a wide range of genres and sounds. Ollie currently engineers and produces some big industry players and currently works alongside Pete Devereux, one half of the original Artful Dodger as part of duo D.V.R.X, recently gaining huge support on BBC Radio 1 with Annie Mac’s hottest record in the world and Mistajam’s future anthem for their track “Jambo Jumbo”.

Rich is also no stranger to the studio and was part of production duo Lost Hustle and ThemAgen with Southampton DJ producers Vine and Bassic.

This a slice of quality electronic music, enjoy!

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Racer Snake

Released: 25 January 2019

Ref: HTR010

Artist: Collective States

Fresh off the back of their remix on High Tide Recordings for Charly Oak’s “Clanga”, the dynamic duo, Collective States deliver their own EP for the south coast label they co-own, before imminent releases on We Are The Brave and Knee Deep In Sound in 2019!

Racer Snake is the lead track on this Collective States EP, with oodles of tribal-tech-percussive goodness! Moody, yet full of energy at the break.

Collective States’ good friend Reset Robot delivers a quality stripped back techno remix with an infectious soundscape and haunting vocals. In the words of Dan and Gary it is “SICK”, better than the original!!

Valkyrie is reportedly one of their favourite tracks they have produced to date. This early set track is a deeper affair with a nod to their love of sci-fi in the form of an eerie Blade Runner-esque synth lead.

Yandu is more reminiscent of their earlier productions this tech-prog builder has some lovely percussion licks and a hypnotic arpeggio to soak up those shared dance floor moments.

Early support from the likes of Black Coffee, Alan Fitzpatrick, Richy Armed, Karmon, and Adam Beyer.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

South Coast Allstars EP1

Released: 9 November 2018

Ref: HTR009

UK label High Tide welcomes Caruana and Charlie Oak for one track each, while Wheats and Collective States all remix on an EP being called South Coast Allstars. The Southampton label is well respected for its parties, and now grows ever more essential with each hot new releases.

Caruana opens up with Focus, five driving minutes of house music with wonky synths and popping little details. Fat bass underpins it all and is sure to get that floor working itself into a sweat. The Wheats remix is more techno focussed, with darker synths and thundering claps powering you late into the night.

On the flip, Clanga from Charlie Oak then takes a shadowy path with dry hits and spooky chords. Its an electrifying tech tune for darkened warehouses and the wordless female vocals are utterly enchanting and when some big piano chords arrive later on it really goes off. Last of all, this one gets remixed by Collective States who layer in more stand and make it a more driving and kinetic affair.

This is another vital outfit for this tastemaking UK outlet.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Elephant in the Room

Released: 31 August 2018

Ref: HTR008

Artist: Stephen Knight

High Tide Recordings welcome Knight for a new single that is back with a remix from man of the moment Ronnie Spiteri.

Stephen Knight aka ‘Knight’ has spent a great deal of his life so deeply entrenched in electronic music, that becoming a DJ seemed more like an inevitability than a hobby. He is the co-label boss and in the last 18 months, Stephen has taken a side step from DJing and been tirelessly working on productions taking inspiration from his favourite producers, the result being deep and dubby house music, to more melodic tech house.

Elephant in the Room is the original and is an atmospheric house groover with creeping chords and freaky vocal sounds. It builds in intensity and has frazzled synth derails adding energy before eventually sweeping the whole club away on its futuristic beats.

Remixer Ronnie Spiteri is a Southampton DJ and producer with credits on many great labels. Here he flips the track into something more soulful and deep, with a warm atmosphere, icy hi hats and nice soft edged chords smearing round the mix to get your heart swelling while your feet taps.

These are two terrific tracks for different moments in the night and mark another fine release from High Tide Recordings.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Red Line

Released: 13 July 2018

Ref: HTR007

House, Techno & Electronica Producer, Performer & DJ Wade Bennett, has gained international support on his productions from some of his favourite artists and peers. A sound described as ambient, dub techno, with influences of progressive, minimal, tribal & tech house.

Receiving accolades from some of the biggest names In underground electronic music, including the likes of Martin Gore of Depeche Mode, Sasha, Hernan Cattaneo, Laurent Garnier, Nick Warren, Dubfire, Guy J, Stephan Bodzin, Dave Seaman, Marco V, Sander Van Doorn, Oliver Klein, Bookashade, Steve Mac, Alan Fitzpatrick. Cid inc. among many others.

He’s released on many record labels, including the likes of Baroque,Televizion and sub labels under the Proton Radio Umbrella: Lowbit records, Jetlag Digital (Hyline music), Liquid Grooves & Cinematique. Wades focus now lies with fully establishing his own electronic imprint.

Having Performed at some of the Uk’ s leading & underground venues and events. The likes of Ministry of Sound, The Opera House (O2 Academy), Global Gathering, appearances across Europe & many independent events and venues, Wade is currently working at The Academy of Contemporary Music, lecturing in electronic sound design and live electronic performance. Development is currently in progress for a gesture controlled audio visual album and live set.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Spacewalker

Released: 25 January 2018

Ref: HTR006

Artist: Collective States

High Tide Recordings continue to impress with their sixth EP, which this time comes from Collective States. As well as two top originals there is a remix from Athea to complete a fine package.

This is not the first time Collective States has been on the label after Otherside back in summer, and once again it’s an essential affair.

Spacewalker goes first and is a deep and supple number with airy hi hats. The groove is well rooted and a frazzled synth line adds drama. It’s one that will take dancers to the edges of the galaxy and do so in style with a great sense of atmosphere. The remix from Athea is a darker affair with wiggling synth stabs and long-tailed chords that add suspense and intrigue throughout.

Last of all, Bend the Knee is a more melodic track with well craft synths rippling over the uninterrupted drums. Some mysterious vocals add to the spaceyness of it all and the twinkling keys are a nice touch to add some colour. As such, this is a varied three tracker that is truly cinematic.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Chanjira

Released: 12 October 2017

Ref: HTR005

Artist: Collective States

High Tide Recordings serve up a fantastic fifth release that is from Stuart King. He offers two fresh new tunes and one features Sophie Moleta, while the high riding Collective States contributes a great remix.

Though an esteemed solo artist, King is also known as one half of Sunday Club, a duo behind some epic house on the legendary Stress Records. He has lived through the breakdancing era, the acid house explosion and promoted his own parties in war bunkers, and recently played Warung in Brazil during Carnival, so is experienced on many levels and brings all that know-how to the label whenever he gets in the studio. A veteran of the Radio 1 Essential Mix and labels like Baroque, Stripped and Valour, his latest album, Late Night Obsessions (which hit the No.2 spot in the UK iTunes chart for Electronic Music) has an infectious and fresh sound that veers from house to disco to deeper stuff, always with warmth and soul. This new EP is another fine release from the pivotal figure and is sure to be the track of the year.

The standout Chanjira is first and is a breezy house tune with nice emotive melodies. The drums are slick and stabs of synth, drive things along. It’s a lush late night tune to get into your head as well as heels. Add in some spine tingling vocal sounds that bring a touch of exotic and you have a great tune.

An excellent remix comes from Collective States, whose last two releases have hit the upper end of the Beatport Chart and have made them real men of the moment. Here they prove this once more, with a version that is more driving and dark, with forceful kicks but just as much spirituality in the atmosphere.

Last of all, Lucky Me is a seven minute track with bouncy and poised drums. Great vocals bring a steamy and sensual feel and the whole thing surges along, late into the night.

This is an perfect atmospheric EP filled with great synth work and essential grooves.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Planet Mongo

Released: 6 July 2017

Ref: HTR004

Artist: Collective States

The High Tide label is back with a new EP from Collective States. Featuring two killer cuts and a fine remix from UK techno champ Alan Fitzpatrick, it is the fourth release from the label and is sure to cause a storm.

Planet Mongo is the first original and it is a spritely techno track with nice airy hi hats. A nice chord sequence slowly steps down the scales and brings a subtle sense of joy as sweeping synths all round add to the drama. It has already been getting great support play from Carl Cox, John Digweed and James Zabiela amongst others, and is sure to be a massive summer track!

The remix from Drumcode man and modern techno heavyweight Alan Fitzpatrick is a slow burner that builds up a fine head of steam. The drums are rock solid, there is tension and menace in the grooves and some female vocals really add an element of fire.

Otherside is the other original and is a gurgling deep techno track with supple and subtle synth lines wriggling away over tech drums. It is a heads down number filled with style and closes out a top EP.

Collective State’s ‘Planet Mongo’ drops on High Tide Recordings on 6th July 2017.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

In Focus

Released: 4 May 2017

Ref: HTR003

Following on from releases by label founders Sleeperhold and Mongo, the third High Tide Recordings release comes from ALiVE Recordings founder Tom Budden with a remix by Bedrock’s Moonface.

Carl Cox, Groove Armada, Hot Since 82 and James Zabiela are just a few of the names that have shown early support for the Southampton based imprint since its launch last year. Tom Budden now joins the roster for the label’s first release from an outside artist. Highly regarded as the founder of ALiVE Recordings, Budden first appeared on the scene a decade ago with a collaboration alongside Alan Fitzpatrick and has since made appearances on the likes of Get Physical and Gruuv.

‘In Focus’ is a deep and mesmerising house number that blends sweeping atmospherics with sultry chords and tasteful breaks. Tom’s Blurred Refix then focuses more on the groove as ebbing bass throbs join icy synths before Moonface reinterprets ‘In Focus’ giving it a dark and shadowy aesthetic.

Tom Budden ‘In Focus’ drops on High Tide Recordings on 4th May 2017.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Carbon Freeze/Santa Carla

Released: 27 February 2017

Ref: HTR002

Artist: Collective States

High Tide Recordings duo Collective States, Gary Bennetton & Dan Reid (AKA Sleeperhold) have been friends since meeting at a sci-fi convention in Southampton (UK)! After plucking up the courage to leave their action figures at home, they soon found themselves clubbing with their notepads (in the days before Shazam) and trying to get the names of tracks from the likes of Sasha, Carl Cox and John Digweed!

To the detriment of their weekend Star Wars role playing, they soon honed their skills on 1210’s (to the relief of Princess Leia) and quickly developed into accomplished DJs supporting the likes of Carl Cox, Seth Troxler, Groove Armada, Jamie Jones, Sasha, John Digweed, Joris Voorn, Hot Since 82, Steve Lawler, Skream, Annie Mac, Kolsch, Pete Tong and Dubfire as well as locally based pals James Zabiela and Alan Fitzpatrick.

With playing people’s music firmly established as their main passion, the logical progression was to start producing their own sound. Describing their studio adventure as the closest thing they could get to flying their own Millennium Falcon they soon began to develop a truly immersive sound, backed up with their instantly recognisable “Collective States” melodic groove.

Sporting a hard drive full of unreleased material with early support from the likes of Hot Since 82, James Zabiela, Eats Everything, Alan Fitzpatrick and Nick Curly amongst many, “Carbon Freeze” marks their inaugural release on their own High Tide Recordings imprint. As a popular golden figure once said “the possibility of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3,720 to 1”, but the journey is just beginning for the duo from the South Coast.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk

Out Ya Face/Vibe Hunter

Released: 17 November 2016

Ref: HTR001

Artist: Sleeperhold

High Tide Recordings launches with a rhythmic two­ track house release from Southampton’s Sleeperhold featuring a remix from 8bit and Lower East producer Junior Gee.

Real name Dan Reid, Sleeperhold is an established figure in the house music scene. As one of the minds behind the renowned High Tide Boat Parties, Reid has long been a purveyor of house music in the UK’s South Coast and has repeatedly shared the booth with acts such as Carl Cox, Seth Troxler, Sasha and Digweed. As a producer Reid’s been making regular appearances on Mark Knight’s Toolroom Records, however he’s now turned his attention to running a label alongside Gary Bennetton, Steve Knight and Matt Conrad, with forthcoming releases planned from Bennetton not to mention under their collaborative High Tides pseudonym.

Featured on Carl Cox’s 27 CD with additional support from James Zabiela and Alan Fitzpatrick, ‘Out Ya Face’ meanders forward with shuffling percussion and stabbing synths as subtle notes and a distorted spoken word sample resonate on top. British producer Junior Gee’s remix then demonstrates a little less thud, stripping the production back whilst focusing on dusky atmospherics. Tying things together, ‘Vibe Hunter’ introduces crunchy snares, echoing effects and an infectious hook that continually evolves throughout.

Press Contact: steve@hightiderecordings.co.uk