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Artist: Paul Maddox vs. Sam Townend & Deano AKA The Tidy DJs Label: Tidy Genre: Hard Dance (German Trance)

HUGE GERMAN TRANCE ANTHEM! Completing the three awesome mixes in this new release package comes the incredible new rework from Vandall. Based around a brilliant wonky answerphone vocal and packing those hard tech beats that Wales' weird wunderkind has become so loved, this is cuts like a sythe through the system. NUTTERS!

Artist: Swankie DJ & Kashi Label: S&K Recordings Digital Genre: Hard Dance (Hardstyle)

The reverse bass hardstyle fanatics, Swankie & Kashi release another powerful add to the S&K catalogue. This track has already reached international status with support from all over the world with the likes of Charlotte Birch in Oz and the mighty Italians Nino Pipito & Express Viviana caining the track. With its famous rap vocals and big bassline this track is going to be serving some time in many other DJ's record boxes.

Artist: Time Extender Label: Creativ Records Genre: Hard Dance (German Trance)

Cheeky little vocal European hard trancer from a new label to us here at Trackitdown. Classic sounds and production with loads of party energy for getting the dancefloor jumping early doors. Awesome thunder sounds to freak out the crew.

Artist: Thomas Petersen vs. Gainworx Label: Mental Madness Records Genre: Hard Dance (German Trance)

Vocal German Trance packed with 303 acid mayhem drops into a dramatic full vocal in the break before the classic savage melodies tear it up one time. Big rolling drums back it up and beat a path to our feet. Comes with lots of mixes and an instrumental for those who like to keep it vocal free. Recommended!

Artist: Sheldon Ives Label: Impact Recordings Genre: Hard Dance (Hard Trance)

THAT'S NOT MY NAME! Putting the fun back into hard trance is what this track is all about. Impact Recordings have scoured the globe and found yet another emerging talent from the music factory that is New Zealand. Sheldon Ives has put his own spin on this pop anthem and created a track to get the whole crowd rocking. We salute you sir, but is that your name?

Artist: DJ Stephanie Label: BLQ RECORDS Genre: Hard Dance (Hardstyle)

FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD GOES HARDSTYLE! This is mental! Savage Dutch style hard beats dissolve into the classic singalong epic from the 80's that is going to cause your massive to burst out into song. But have no fear - before the love fest gets too mushy it's straight into some Showtek style extreme hard bass melody. THIS IS AN ANTHEM!

Artist: WhiteHayz Label: Definition Recordings Genre: Hard Dance (NRG)

Faster, louder, stronger and HARDER! Whitehayz delivers both barrels on the attack with this belting NRG filth fest. Gritty and frothing sounds cling to the brutal beats as this end of set hell raiser demolishes sound systems. Dangerous!

Artist: Hampshire & Weatherley Label: Recover Genre: Hard Dance (Classic, Hard House)

TONY DE VIT REMIX!! The main man and pioneer of hard house back in the 90's, Tony de Vit was nothing short of a legend. Seeing as it is the 11th anniversary of his tragic death today we felt it fitting to feature this exclusive remix that landed on our pages only this week! Pay your respects to the man and grab this CLASSIC track now!

Artist: Kutski Label: Trackitdown Genre: Hard Dance

Kutski is back once again with some big and hard bangers for your aural delectation, including tracks by SL2, The Prodigy and Rodi Style!

Artist: Chris Comben Label: Trackitdown Genre: Hard Dance

The ethos behind Combat Records is simple. Years of dance floor experience have taught Chris Comben a thing or two about what works when, and each release will feature two very different tracks. For the brand new Combat release Chris selects a top 10 of current bangers currently smashing dancefloors for him.

Artist: Kidd Kaos Label: K405 Records Genre: Hard Dance (German Trance, Hardstyle)

NEW TRACKITDOWN HARD NUMBER ONE! Kidd Kaos has been a busy lad over the last few months with many collaborations. Now after months in the studio here is Music Is My Weapon. Kaos is firmly stamping his name on the harder side of hard dance scene with this tidy little arrangement. Mixing Hardstyle vibes with a more accessible and more melodic tech dance riff and arrangement. HUGE ANTHEM

Artist: Curve Pusher Label: TurtleDog Digital Genre: Hard Dance (Hard House)

IT'S OUT OF SIGHT! Back to the swing of things and in line with his EP due on Tidy, Curve Pusher offers up the latest slab of ice cold beats and toasty warm bass. Protocol is already a hit with the likes of Andy Farley and Nik Denton, and is released here in the dead of summer in perfect time for a little sunshine wiggle.

Artist: Steve Hill Label: Trackitdown Genre: Hard Dance

STEVE HILL TOP 10! Since starting out at the legendary Pure Groove record shop in North London working on labels like Tripoli, Locked On, Y2K and more, Kiwi Steve Hill has had his fingers in many pies! Currently residing in Sydney Australia he maintains a firm grasp on the latest hard dance trends through his Masif label which represents new breed worldwide. Here he gives us a sneak preview into his CD wallet.

Artist: Mojo Label: EyeDeal Digital Genre: Hard Dance (Hard Trance)

EyeDeal always impress us with their no nonsense approach to moving the dance floor and this is no different. Big, clean sounds get our hands raised to heaven and the European slant makes this tip top in 2009. We recommend you dive into the catalogue of this Australia via UK label.

Artist: Abe Gurner Label: Tektonek Recordings Genre: Hard Dance

Groovy hard dance that we can hear the likes of BK supporting out in his DJ sets. Heads down beats and loads of drama that keeps us focused on the dancefloor. Loads of other great sounds like this in the catalogue so hit the label link above and get deeper people!

Artist: Jamie Ritmen Label: Presence Summit Genre: Hard Dance (Hard Trance)

Presence return with their Summit offshoot label to deliver a stunning vocal hard trance monster for all tough party dancefloors. Anthemic trance vocals ramp up into Marco V style Dutch trance stabs and the whole composition starts to fly. Huge potential so get on it quick!

Artist: Comiccon Label: Zooland Records Genre: Hard Dance (Jumpstyle)

LOVESTRUCK GOES HARD! Germany's Zooland Records release a collection of stomping summer anthems and there are some stormers here. Comiccon remixes the chart smash Lovestruck from 1999 in a European hard style and it's one to drop in the middle of your set to watch the party explode. Loads more secret weapons here!

Artist: JTB & DJ Chuck-E Label: Intolerance Recordings (direct) Genre: Hard Dance (German Trance)

VANDALL & MARS W HARD TRANCE REMIX! If I Do is set to be THE summer smash in the world of European hard trance and now Trackitdown are proud to offer loads of remixes to cover all tastes in the trance department. Vandall & Mars W rock a classic Scot Project sound with bumping drums and high pitched sounds in the groove to make this even more stand out. OWN THIS NOW!

Artist: Base Graffiti Label: Vicious Circle Genre: Hard Dance (Hard House)

BASE GRAFFITI ON VICIOUS CIRCLE! What a monster tune! Loads of old skool rave vocal stabs go head to head with classic VC style saw riffage and it's all systems go. The mighty Base Graffiti does what he knows best - rock the spot hard! Watch out for more brand new VC cuts coming over the next few weeks people.

Artist: VARIOUS ARTISTS Label: Toolbox Recordings Genre: Hard Dance (Hard House)

NEW TOOLBOX COLLECTION! Lucy Fur has rounded up the most exciting bundle of banging beats from one of our favourite label crews and if you're as mad about hard house as we are you'll be rolling up your sleeves and diving right in! TEN singles and a full length DJ mix from such acts as Nik Denton, Dave Owens and loads of new talent. THIS COMES RECOMMENDED!