In Belfast, all eyes are on Cromby. This young producer and DJ has been touted as one to watch by BBC Radio One. He has shared the stage with big names like Maya Jane Coles and Kerri Chandler. And he holds a monthly residency at the famous Belfast institution, The Stiff Kitten. Cromby’s love of Chicago house shines through on his recorded output, particularly latest release, the That Girl EP. It is available now on Extended Play Records. The EP highlights his fresh take on house, complete with mixes by Bubba and T–Bone. Check his exclusive mix especially for all you Hot Press lovers here: tiny.cc/ba66ew Show him love here: tiny.cc/rb66ew

In Dublin, it’s a busy June for producer Jay Riordan, aka Harem Tone. His eight-track mini album ‘Past, Present & Future’ drops June 29. Inspired by Roland M Dill, Tiger Skin, James Holden and Modeselektor, Riordan is a fan of everything from deep, funky, twisted grooves to tech–house and techno. Look for the release to drop on Xpress Records, which Jay also runs with the wonderful Desy Balmer. Check out tiny.cc/1c66ew.
Over to Westport, Co. Mayo. We Love House, is a new night at Henehans that’s, well, bringing down the house! Run by DJ and producer Michael Kelly, it features Mayo home town girl DJ Ciara Cunnane on decks along with David De Valera, Fiontann Ganley and Laurence O’Malley. Coming up, We Love House presents John Daly, Tony O’Leary and Pearse Gannon on June 28! Check tiny.cc/ee66ew
Back south, let’s acquaint you with Two Charming Men, aka Niall D’arcy and Conor Conroy. These young pups are gearing up for their August slot at Castlepalooza, along with their upcoming EP, Lemons, on the well-known Finnish label, Top Billin’. The guys have received nods of approval from heavy hitters Kissy Sell Out, and Foamo, and have produced remixes for Lorcan Mak, Arveene & Misk and Jagerverb. Keep your eyes pealed to She’s Electric for news of their EP launch party. Raising the charm factor, the guys have put together a free mix for you to download. Get er’ here: tiny.cc/bg66ew
Dublin’s Take Over Recordings are back in the game. After a short break, they have a busy summer planned. First up is That Boy Tim’s, Hopes & Fears EP, with mixes from T–Polar and A–Force dropping July 1. Future releases with Jon Oakley, Eat Me Drink Me, Rob Glennon, Rob ‘Spookhouse’ Murphy and Niall Power are also in the works. Check out takeoverrecordings.com and get yourself a free label release and artist mix here: tiny.cc/7g66ew
In Derry, it’s Celtronic Festival time. Taking place at venues around Derry June 27 – July 1, headliners include Nina Kraviz, Tod Terje, Steffi, Oneman, Jape, MMOTHS and Kuedo. Be sure to pop into see us Deadbots play live, July 1, along side The Rubberbandits, Dolly Devereaux and Wile Man. Event and ticket info on Twitter @celtronic.
Us ‘bots also want to give a big fat ‘thank you’ to all those who support our music. We have a free unofficial rework of one of our favourite musicians from way back, England Dan and John Ford Coley! We feel big love. Love is the answer. Download your pressie’ here: tiny.cc/4h66ew
Our friends, Arveene & Misk have just been featured on a free compilation for your listening pleasure along with Cupons, Cosmonaut Grechko, Quinten 909 and The Frost. Sound Of Neon Volume One, with Arveene & Misk’s, ‘House Was About Love’, is available for free download! Not a bad deal at all! The guys, who are working on a new live show with major visuals, are also slotted to play at Benicassim this July! Fancy! Go to neonized.net/blog/especiales/sound-neon-vol-1-free-compilation/ and check their video for the classic ‘Hells Bells’ here: tiny.cc/5i66ew