Nothing But... Tech House Vibes, Vol. 16: A Snapshot of Tech House in Full Motion
The Nothing But... Tech House Vibes series reaches its sixteenth volume with a 25-track selection that maps the current state of tech house across its multiple shades — from deep, rolling grooves to direct, no-nonsense floor-fillers. With BPMs ranging from 122 to 132, the compilation stays firmly in the sweet spot where tech house lives, confirming that the genre remains one of the most productive territories in contemporary club music.
Tracklist Highlights
The compilation opens with Watta (Extended Mix) by Ippo at 130 BPM, setting a percussive, rolling tone for what follows. The longer tracks are where the compilation truly shines: Under The Sun (Original Mix) by Esquadra stretches over 8 minutes at 125 BPM, building a hypnotic arc reminiscent of Kompakt's more house-leaning output. Las Boas (Original Mix) by Stanny Abram clocks in at 6 minutes 44 seconds at 124 BPM, deploying groove with patience and elegance.
Devil Issues (Original Mix) by FRNNNDZ injects dark tension across 6 minutes 26 seconds at 129 BPM, while Throw Your Body (Original Mix) by Ant Brooks delivers 5 minutes 39 seconds of hard percussion and relentless groove at 130 BPM. The collaboration Under Your Skin between Agent Greg and The Deepshakerz at 122 BPM is arguably the compilation's most sophisticated cut, with textures that brush deep tech territory without losing dancefloor momentum.
Format Diversity and Artist Range
The compilation blends established names with emerging producers, lending it fresh energy without compromising quality. The coexistence of radio edits, extended mixes, and original mixes running up to 8 minutes reflects an editorial strategy aimed at both club DJs and casual listeners. Short cuts like Dirty Sexy (Radio Edit) by DNKA and One Shot (Radio Edit) by Kenneth Palma — both under 3 minutes — balance the weight of the longer, more developed tracks.
- Peak hour weapons: Watta (Ippo), Throw Your Body (Ant Brooks), Vocal Delay (Uberting)
- Warm-up essentials: House Affair (Greggo x Wonton), Stay On Track (Mij Mack, Hebdonis), Under The Sun (Esquadra)
- Set wildcards: Devil Issues (FRNNNDZ), Under Your Skin (Agent Greg, The Deepshakerz), Mothrfcker (Djonii)
Ultimately, Nothing But... Tech House Vibes, Vol. 16 delivers on its promise: 25 solid tools for any DJ working the intersection of tech and house, with enough tonal and structural variety to build a complete set from scratch.
