Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:55:34 +0200 https://hearthis.at/ruku/ en-EN lukembond@gmail.com lukembond@gmail.com https://hearthis.at/ruku/ https://img.hearthis.at/0/8/3/_/uploads/17080/image_user/w1400_h1400_q70_ptrue_v2_----cropped_1680101792380.jpg no no https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins29/
*Episode 29* returns to the sound of classic trance, featuring a selection of records from the early and mid-2000s when driving melodies and powerful breakdowns defined dancefloors around the world.

This vinyl mix includes tracks from **Tiësto**, **Ferry Corsten**, **Agnelli & Nelson** and **Armin van Buuren**, alongside producers such as **DJ Shah**, **Ronski Speed** and **DJ Ton TB**.

The set moves through uplifting and peak-time territory before closing with the **Bart Claessen** rework of *Razorfish* from Above & Beyond’s **Tranquility Base**.

Recorded live on vinyl.]]>
*Episode 29* returns to the sound of classic trance, featuring a selection of records from the early and mid-2000s when driving melodies and powerful breakdowns defined dancefloors around the world.

This vinyl mix includes tracks from **Tiësto**, **Ferry Corsten**, **Agnelli & Nelson** and **Armin van Buuren**, alongside producers such as **DJ Shah**, **Ronski Speed** and **DJ Ton TB**.

The set moves through uplifting and peak-time territory before closing with the **Bart Claessen** rework of *Razorfish* from Above & Beyond’s **Tranquility Base**.

Recorded live on vinyl.]]> 13961844 no no Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:02 +0100 2026-03-14T10:00:02+01:00 1:06:19 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins28/ 13960864 no no Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:01 +0100 2026-03-11T10:00:01+01:00 49:43 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins27/
This episode focuses on the catalogue of Lost Language, the influential trance label founded in 2000 as a sister imprint to Hooj Choons. Across the early 2000s the label developed a reputation for melodic, progressive-leaning trance and became home to a number of records that would go on to define the era.

The mix pulls together key releases from the label’s early years, including tracks from Solarstone, Roland Klinkenberg, Tilt, Goldenscan, Sonorous and Accadia, alongside notable remixes from Armin van Buuren, James Holden, Tiësto and Humate.

Moving between progressive builds, melodic trance and deeper club moments, the set captures the sound that made Lost Language stand out during a hugely creative period for the genre.

Mixed on vinyl and recorded live.]]>
This episode focuses on the catalogue of Lost Language, the influential trance label founded in 2000 as a sister imprint to Hooj Choons. Across the early 2000s the label developed a reputation for melodic, progressive-leaning trance and became home to a number of records that would go on to define the era.

The mix pulls together key releases from the label’s early years, including tracks from Solarstone, Roland Klinkenberg, Tilt, Goldenscan, Sonorous and Accadia, alongside notable remixes from Armin van Buuren, James Holden, Tiësto and Humate.

Moving between progressive builds, melodic trance and deeper club moments, the set captures the sound that made Lost Language stand out during a hugely creative period for the genre.

Mixed on vinyl and recorded live.]]> 13958358 no no Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:01 +0100 2026-03-08T10:00:01+01:00 1:32:47 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins26/
This episode of Ruku spins… is dedicated entirely to *Global Underground*’s modern vinyl output, focusing on recent progressive house releases across the *Adapt*, *Unique*, *Select* and *Afterhours* series.

Rather than looking back, this mix highlights how the label continues to support long-form, club-ready records built for progression and flow.

Expect melodic tension from artists like **Eli & Fur**, **Tinlicker** and **Cubicolor**, deeper after-hours energy from **Eelke Kleijn**, **ARTBAT** and **Ivory**, and stripped-back grooves from **Einmusik**, **Solee** and **Markus Homm** — all mixed patiently and with space to breathe.

No edits, no reworks — just contemporary *Global Underground* records, played as intended and mixed the long way.

Recorded live at home on vinyl.]]>
This episode of Ruku spins… is dedicated entirely to *Global Underground*’s modern vinyl output, focusing on recent progressive house releases across the *Adapt*, *Unique*, *Select* and *Afterhours* series.

Rather than looking back, this mix highlights how the label continues to support long-form, club-ready records built for progression and flow.

Expect melodic tension from artists like **Eli & Fur**, **Tinlicker** and **Cubicolor**, deeper after-hours energy from **Eelke Kleijn**, **ARTBAT** and **Ivory**, and stripped-back grooves from **Einmusik**, **Solee** and **Markus Homm** — all mixed patiently and with space to breathe.

No edits, no reworks — just contemporary *Global Underground* records, played as intended and mixed the long way.

Recorded live at home on vinyl.]]> 13839210 no no Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:02 +0100 2026-02-12T09:00:02+01:00 59:59 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins25/
This episode of Ruku spins… focuses on original trance records from the early-to-mid 2000s, mixed without edits or reinterpretation. The tracklist leans into the sound as it was played at the time. Long arrangements, melodic breakdowns, and club-tested structures.

Featuring records from *Anjunabeats*, *Vandit*, *Armind*, *Xtravaganza*, *Platipus* and more, the mix moves through vocal-led trance, driving instrumentals, and deeper progressive moments. Artists include **Paul van Dyk**, **The Thrillseekers**, **Agnelli & Nelson**, **Gouryella**, **Ronski Speed**, **Rapid Eye**, and **Moogwai**.

No nostalgia reworks or modern revisions - just original trance records, mixed the way they were meant to be heard.]]>
This episode of Ruku spins… focuses on original trance records from the early-to-mid 2000s, mixed without edits or reinterpretation. The tracklist leans into the sound as it was played at the time. Long arrangements, melodic breakdowns, and club-tested structures.

Featuring records from *Anjunabeats*, *Vandit*, *Armind*, *Xtravaganza*, *Platipus* and more, the mix moves through vocal-led trance, driving instrumentals, and deeper progressive moments. Artists include **Paul van Dyk**, **The Thrillseekers**, **Agnelli & Nelson**, **Gouryella**, **Ronski Speed**, **Rapid Eye**, and **Moogwai**.

No nostalgia reworks or modern revisions - just original trance records, mixed the way they were meant to be heard.]]> 13838413 no no Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:01 +0100 2026-02-10T09:00:01+01:00 1:35:17 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins24/
The third and final part of 2005 Cuts completes a three-episode look back at trance music released on vinyl in 2005. A year when the sound had reached a rare moment of breadth and confidence.

This episode moves across the deeper and more atmospheric end of the spectrum through Anjunabeats mainstays like P.O.S., Tranquility Base and Kaste, before shifting into tougher, more driving territory via Discover and High Contrast with artists such as John O’Callaghan and Dogzilla.

Along the way, there are reminders of how expansive the scene was at the time, from melodic long-form builders to tracks designed purely for momentum.

Across the full series, 2005 Cuts captures a moment where trance could comfortably hold progressive, uplifting and tech-leaning styles side by side, just before those strands began to diverge.

Recorded at home, mixed on vinyl, and revisited twenty years later, this final chapter closes with one of the most recognisable trance records ever released.]]>
The third and final part of 2005 Cuts completes a three-episode look back at trance music released on vinyl in 2005. A year when the sound had reached a rare moment of breadth and confidence.

This episode moves across the deeper and more atmospheric end of the spectrum through Anjunabeats mainstays like P.O.S., Tranquility Base and Kaste, before shifting into tougher, more driving territory via Discover and High Contrast with artists such as John O’Callaghan and Dogzilla.

Along the way, there are reminders of how expansive the scene was at the time, from melodic long-form builders to tracks designed purely for momentum.

Across the full series, 2005 Cuts captures a moment where trance could comfortably hold progressive, uplifting and tech-leaning styles side by side, just before those strands began to diverge.

Recorded at home, mixed on vinyl, and revisited twenty years later, this final chapter closes with one of the most recognisable trance records ever released.]]> 13732667 no no Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:02 +0100 2026-01-23T10:00:02+01:00 1:58:00 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins23/
Episode 23 continues the 2005 Cuts series, focusing on the melodic and uplifting side of mid-2000s trance.

This mix pulls together records from a year when the sound had reached a confident maturity. Long arrangements, strong melodic identities, and producers working at the height of their creative momentum.

Artists like Ronski Speed, L.S.G., The Thrillseekers, Ferry Corsten, Lange and M.I.K.E. were shaping a scene that valued progression over impact, with tracks designed for vinyl, for the blend, and for extended play.

Featuring releases from labels such as Euphonic, Joof, Armada, Adjusted and High Contrast, every track in this episode was originally released in 2005 and revisited here twenty years later, mixed at home on turntables.

Part of an ongoing series looking back at specific years through vinyl-only selections, 2005 Cuts continues with more episodes exploring different corners of the same era.]]>
Episode 23 continues the 2005 Cuts series, focusing on the melodic and uplifting side of mid-2000s trance.

This mix pulls together records from a year when the sound had reached a confident maturity. Long arrangements, strong melodic identities, and producers working at the height of their creative momentum.

Artists like Ronski Speed, L.S.G., The Thrillseekers, Ferry Corsten, Lange and M.I.K.E. were shaping a scene that valued progression over impact, with tracks designed for vinyl, for the blend, and for extended play.

Featuring releases from labels such as Euphonic, Joof, Armada, Adjusted and High Contrast, every track in this episode was originally released in 2005 and revisited here twenty years later, mixed at home on turntables.

Part of an ongoing series looking back at specific years through vinyl-only selections, 2005 Cuts continues with more episodes exploring different corners of the same era.]]> 13622143 no no Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:01 +0100 2026-01-08T10:00:01+01:00 1:10:35 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins22/
Episode 22 kicks off a three-part look back at records originally released on vinyl in 2005, revisited and mixed twenty years later.

This first part focuses on the melodic, progressive edge of mid-2000s trance and house... long blends, patient arrangements, and tracks designed to evolve rather than rush. Featuring music from Lost Language, Anjunabeats, Black Hole, Armind and more, these are records that defined the era and still hold their shape today.

Recorded at home, played on turntables, and mixed with the same intent they were originally written for.

Part 2 and Part 3 of 2005 Cuts will follow soon, continuing the journey through the year from different angles.]]>
Episode 22 kicks off a three-part look back at records originally released on vinyl in 2005, revisited and mixed twenty years later.

This first part focuses on the melodic, progressive edge of mid-2000s trance and house... long blends, patient arrangements, and tracks designed to evolve rather than rush. Featuring music from Lost Language, Anjunabeats, Black Hole, Armind and more, these are records that defined the era and still hold their shape today.

Recorded at home, played on turntables, and mixed with the same intent they were originally written for.

Part 2 and Part 3 of 2005 Cuts will follow soon, continuing the journey through the year from different angles.]]> 13621075 no no Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:19:03 +0100 2026-01-06T16:19:03+01:00 1:07:45 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins21/
This episode features two hours of soaring anthems from the late '90s and early 2000s, including classics from Miss Shiva, The Thrillseekers, Armin van Buuren, and Paul van Dyk.

It's a journey back to a time when life felt impossibly huge. And also a testament to the truly eye-watering amount of money one can irresponsibly spend on 12-inch slabs of plastic.

Expect massive builds, pure analog sound, and a slightly cynical British voice or two.]]>
This episode features two hours of soaring anthems from the late '90s and early 2000s, including classics from Miss Shiva, The Thrillseekers, Armin van Buuren, and Paul van Dyk.

It's a journey back to a time when life felt impossibly huge. And also a testament to the truly eye-watering amount of money one can irresponsibly spend on 12-inch slabs of plastic.

Expect massive builds, pure analog sound, and a slightly cynical British voice or two.]]> 12827482 no no Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:01 +0200 2025-10-16T09:00:01+02:00 1:37:24 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins20/
Episode 20 drifts into the lush, hypnotic side of organic house with All Day I Dream, Lost & Found, and Shanti Radio regulars weaving deep textures and melodic warmth. Plus some label outings from the new stables of Guy J's Early Morning.]]>
Episode 20 drifts into the lush, hypnotic side of organic house with All Day I Dream, Lost & Found, and Shanti Radio regulars weaving deep textures and melodic warmth. Plus some label outings from the new stables of Guy J's Early Morning.]]> 12817136 no no Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:01 +0200 2025-10-06T09:00:01+02:00 1:30:13 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins19/
This episode dives headfirst into the late 90s and early 2000s trance catalogue from *Sunset On Ibiza* to *We Are Alive*. Think soaring melodies, rolling basslines, and just enough euphoria to make you forget dial-up internet ever existed.

We start along the same deeper progressive sounds of Episode 18, then move into full trance territory for the finale that feels equal parts nostalgic and timeless.]]>
This episode dives headfirst into the late 90s and early 2000s trance catalogue from *Sunset On Ibiza* to *We Are Alive*. Think soaring melodies, rolling basslines, and just enough euphoria to make you forget dial-up internet ever existed.

We start along the same deeper progressive sounds of Episode 18, then move into full trance territory for the finale that feels equal parts nostalgic and timeless.]]> 12817113 no no Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:21:52 +0200 2025-10-02T16:21:52+02:00 1:02:24 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins18/
If you’ve been craving a seamless journey through trance and progressive — the kind of set that starts by quietly taking you by the hand and, before you know it, has led you somewhere utterly euphoric — this is the one.

Over the next two hours, expect a curated selection of shimmering melodies, hypnotic grooves, and the occasional early-2000s gem that will make you say, *“Wait… I definitely remember this from somewhere… right?”* Yes. You do. And yes, we’re leaning into it. Because nostalgia isn’t a guilty pleasure — it’s a perfectly valid excuse to grin like an idiot while a bassline loops in your head for the next three days.

From deep, progressive builds to soaring trance classics, this mix moves at its own pace — steady, confident, and never in a rush to get anywhere, because the journey is the destination. Along the way, you’ll encounter tracks from **Solarstone**, **The Thrillseekers**, **Ferry Corsten**, and yes… eventually, *Deepest Blue*. And when that moment comes, you’ll know.]]>
If you’ve been craving a seamless journey through trance and progressive — the kind of set that starts by quietly taking you by the hand and, before you know it, has led you somewhere utterly euphoric — this is the one.

Over the next two hours, expect a curated selection of shimmering melodies, hypnotic grooves, and the occasional early-2000s gem that will make you say, *“Wait… I definitely remember this from somewhere… right?”* Yes. You do. And yes, we’re leaning into it. Because nostalgia isn’t a guilty pleasure — it’s a perfectly valid excuse to grin like an idiot while a bassline loops in your head for the next three days.

From deep, progressive builds to soaring trance classics, this mix moves at its own pace — steady, confident, and never in a rush to get anywhere, because the journey is the destination. Along the way, you’ll encounter tracks from **Solarstone**, **The Thrillseekers**, **Ferry Corsten**, and yes… eventually, *Deepest Blue*. And when that moment comes, you’ll know.]]> 12567734 no no Fri, 08 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0200 2025-08-08T23:00:00+02:00 2:01:16 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins17/
A quick one this time out, a 'versus' concept pitting two artists together playing tunes back to back. This first edition is in a minimix format playing some huge progressive house classics from the stalwarts in Sasha and Satoshi Tomiie!

Enjoy!]]>
A quick one this time out, a 'versus' concept pitting two artists together playing tunes back to back. This first edition is in a minimix format playing some huge progressive house classics from the stalwarts in Sasha and Satoshi Tomiie!

Enjoy!]]> 12481623 no no Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0200 2025-07-21T00:00:00+02:00 37:26 https://hearthis.at/ruku/2024part5/
We're at the business end of what 2024 dished up, and there's still 22 tunes to get through.

It was almost like 2024 was the year when ironic, almost 'donk' -like remixes came back to the electronic mainstream and gained some traction in popularity... being played out and about at some major festivals and people losing it like it was the best thing since sliced bread. Or just the previous time it made a bit of a wave.

Anyway... let's crank the BPM right up to get things done.

That's been your 2024 in remixes, re-edits and remakes.]]>
We're at the business end of what 2024 dished up, and there's still 22 tunes to get through.

It was almost like 2024 was the year when ironic, almost 'donk' -like remixes came back to the electronic mainstream and gained some traction in popularity... being played out and about at some major festivals and people losing it like it was the best thing since sliced bread. Or just the previous time it made a bit of a wave.

Anyway... let's crank the BPM right up to get things done.

That's been your 2024 in remixes, re-edits and remakes.]]> 12007648 no no Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:01 +0200 2025-04-28T10:00:01+02:00 1:02:07 https://hearthis.at/ruku/2024part4/
We're firmly in the bangin' 138 bpm trance zone from the get-go now so listen to this hour for hit after hit of each remake going way back when to when wizards roamed the lands with their sonic synthesizers. All of which needs maybe one last breath before the chaotic crescendo for Part 5.

It can get bigger than this??]]>
We're firmly in the bangin' 138 bpm trance zone from the get-go now so listen to this hour for hit after hit of each remake going way back when to when wizards roamed the lands with their sonic synthesizers. All of which needs maybe one last breath before the chaotic crescendo for Part 5.

It can get bigger than this??]]> 12007647 no no Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:01 +0200 2025-04-21T10:00:01+02:00 58:21 https://hearthis.at/ruku/2024part3/ 12007290 no no Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:50:16 +0200 2025-04-14T12:50:16+02:00 1:00:01 https://hearthis.at/ruku/2024part2/
We continue...]]>
We continue...]]> 11980033 no no Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:01 +0200 2025-04-07T10:00:01+02:00 59:45 https://hearthis.at/ruku/2024part1/ 11967909 no no Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:54:11 +0200 2025-03-31T22:54:11+02:00 1:00:06 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins16/
Ring in the new year with Ruku Spins episode 16!

This special New Year’s Eve set takes you on a 2-hour journey through melodic house, trance, and everything in between.

Featuring tracks from Above & Beyond, Moby, Armin van Buuren, and more, this mix celebrates the energy of 2024 and sets the stage for a brand new year.

Press play and let the music carry you into 2025!]]>
Ring in the new year with Ruku Spins episode 16!

This special New Year’s Eve set takes you on a 2-hour journey through melodic house, trance, and everything in between.

Featuring tracks from Above & Beyond, Moby, Armin van Buuren, and more, this mix celebrates the energy of 2024 and sets the stage for a brand new year.

Press play and let the music carry you into 2025!]]> 11651896 no no Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0100 2024-12-31T23:00:00+01:00 2:00:04 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins15/
Enjoy some laid back, dreamy tunes that will get your head bopping along with a feeling that you're way up in the clouds.]]>
Enjoy some laid back, dreamy tunes that will get your head bopping along with a feeling that you're way up in the clouds.]]> 11629470 no no Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0100 2024-11-03T00:00:00+01:00 53:04 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins14/ 11478342 no no Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:01 +0100 2024-11-11T11:00:01+01:00 1:05:35 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins13/ 11478233 no no Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:14:49 +0100 2024-11-04T23:14:49+01:00 58:36 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins12/
New Ruku spins has dropped with some new and old tunes from my favourite organic house labels!

- Ruku]]>
New Ruku spins has dropped with some new and old tunes from my favourite organic house labels!

- Ruku]]> 11344250 no no Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200 2024-08-04T00:00:00+02:00 1:02:05 https://hearthis.at/ruku/2023-remakes-and-remixes-part2/
This year the upload is a bit later, but it comes in 2 parts!

I've found there is a bit of a trend of remixes being released of older trance tunes that came into existance around the 138bpm mark being remade and slowed down to around the mid 120's, and they are really well done. So much so the mix needs the space for these and I always start here, to the detriment of the 140 bangers as I usually run out of steam to get to that point.

This year however, I did not. Part 2 cranks it up there pretty quickly and maintains the high tempo, and considering the other trend of a bit of hard trance and dare I say even a donk sound being popular the heights hit 145bpm a couple of times in the mix, so there's a bit in there for everyone as it works it's way up over the course of 5 and a half hours total.

So that's it, this upload comes with the mixes split in two parts, but I do have a bridging mix to make the whole thing one long mega-effort so might get around to posting that and a cuesheet too, but for now enjoy the 99 songs included into the tracklists below!

Here's your remade year for 2023.]]>
This year the upload is a bit later, but it comes in 2 parts!

I've found there is a bit of a trend of remixes being released of older trance tunes that came into existance around the 138bpm mark being remade and slowed down to around the mid 120's, and they are really well done. So much so the mix needs the space for these and I always start here, to the detriment of the 140 bangers as I usually run out of steam to get to that point.

This year however, I did not. Part 2 cranks it up there pretty quickly and maintains the high tempo, and considering the other trend of a bit of hard trance and dare I say even a donk sound being popular the heights hit 145bpm a couple of times in the mix, so there's a bit in there for everyone as it works it's way up over the course of 5 and a half hours total.

So that's it, this upload comes with the mixes split in two parts, but I do have a bridging mix to make the whole thing one long mega-effort so might get around to posting that and a cuesheet too, but for now enjoy the 99 songs included into the tracklists below!

Here's your remade year for 2023.]]> 11041280 no no Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:49:02 +0200 2024-04-15T15:49:02+02:00 2:59:25 https://hearthis.at/ruku/2023-remakes-and-remixes-part1/
This year the upload is a bit later, but it comes in 2 parts!

I've found there is a bit of a trend of remixes being released of older trance tunes that came into existance around the 138bpm mark being remade and slowed down to around the mid 120's, and they are really well done. So much so the mix needs the space for these and I always start here, to the detriment of the 140 bangers as I usually run out of steam to get to that point.

This year however, I did not. Part 2 cranks it up there pretty quickly and maintains the high tempo, and considering the other trend of a bit of hard trance and dare I say even a donk sound being popular the heights hit 145bpm a couple of times in the mix, so there's a bit in there for everyone as it works it's way up over the course of 5 and a half hours total.

So that's it, this upload comes with the mixes split in two parts, but I do have a bridging mix to make the whole thing one long mega-effort so might get around to posting that and a cuesheet too, but for now enjoy the 99 songs included into the tracklists below!

Here's your remade year for 2023.]]>
This year the upload is a bit later, but it comes in 2 parts!

I've found there is a bit of a trend of remixes being released of older trance tunes that came into existance around the 138bpm mark being remade and slowed down to around the mid 120's, and they are really well done. So much so the mix needs the space for these and I always start here, to the detriment of the 140 bangers as I usually run out of steam to get to that point.

This year however, I did not. Part 2 cranks it up there pretty quickly and maintains the high tempo, and considering the other trend of a bit of hard trance and dare I say even a donk sound being popular the heights hit 145bpm a couple of times in the mix, so there's a bit in there for everyone as it works it's way up over the course of 5 and a half hours total.

So that's it, this upload comes with the mixes split in two parts, but I do have a bridging mix to make the whole thing one long mega-effort so might get around to posting that and a cuesheet too, but for now enjoy the 99 songs included into the tracklists below!

Here's your remade year for 2023.]]> 10973264 no no Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100 2024-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2:29:15 https://hearthis.at/ruku/2022-remakes-remixes/
Here's your remade year for 2022.

Starting similar to last year around the low 120's bpm range, but this year keeps cranking up the bpm and the length to be bang on 3 hours of tunes, progressing through up to the 144 bpm mark towards the end.]]>
Here's your remade year for 2022.

Starting similar to last year around the low 120's bpm range, but this year keeps cranking up the bpm and the length to be bang on 3 hours of tunes, progressing through up to the 144 bpm mark towards the end.]]> 10923646 no no Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0100 2022-12-24T00:00:00+01:00 3:00:00 https://hearthis.at/ruku/01-ruku-2021-remakes-remixes/
Starts kind of slow, but quickly ramps up to around the 138 to 140bpm mark for the majority of the mix. Don't think it came out too bad to be honest, so give it a listen!]]>
Starts kind of slow, but quickly ramps up to around the 138 to 140bpm mark for the majority of the mix. Don't think it came out too bad to be honest, so give it a listen!]]> 10908403 no no Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0100 2021-11-15T00:00:00+01:00 2:44:00 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins11/
A set of trance classics this time out, all from one of the most seminal labels out there in the UK based Anjunabeats.

16 tracks from circa the 2004 era, i.e. the best era, of this style of music in my eyes - so enjoy this mix of some well known songs with some of the lesser played remixes of big tracks snuck in to give a bit of variation to the usual set of this type.]]>
A set of trance classics this time out, all from one of the most seminal labels out there in the UK based Anjunabeats.

16 tracks from circa the 2004 era, i.e. the best era, of this style of music in my eyes - so enjoy this mix of some well known songs with some of the lesser played remixes of big tracks snuck in to give a bit of variation to the usual set of this type.]]> 10333745 no no Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:35:52 +0200 2023-10-16T14:35:52+02:00 1:38:52 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins10/
Songs from Satya, staple label All Day I Dream, some oldies from Anjunadeep and some heavy hitters off the Luzoscura release from Sasha which is just amazing get a run out this time in ep 10 :)]]>
Songs from Satya, staple label All Day I Dream, some oldies from Anjunadeep and some heavy hitters off the Luzoscura release from Sasha which is just amazing get a run out this time in ep 10 :)]]> 9554560 no no Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100 2021-12-07T00:00:00+01:00 59:00 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins9/
Get ready for Episode 9!

It's our first Progressive journey on this one again for another good hour and a half of music. The mix provides us with some old, some new, and some you may have already, possibly, heard on Ruku spins already (albeit a different mix).

Enjoy!]]>
Get ready for Episode 9!

It's our first Progressive journey on this one again for another good hour and a half of music. The mix provides us with some old, some new, and some you may have already, possibly, heard on Ruku spins already (albeit a different mix).

Enjoy!]]> 8922645 no no Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0100 2020-12-13T00:00:00+01:00 1:34:40 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins8/
Episode 8 is here! Some more trance for your ears, reverberating off some little analogue groove cuts and amplified up for you to listen to (and yes then digitally captured...).

There are a few choice tunes amongst this bunch, including a few more recent songs I've managed to snag that have been released on wax.

In this one over the next hour and a half, expect artists like Neal Scarborough who shows up for a few tracks, supported by some DuMonde, Signum and more!

Enjoy!]]>
Episode 8 is here! Some more trance for your ears, reverberating off some little analogue groove cuts and amplified up for you to listen to (and yes then digitally captured...).

There are a few choice tunes amongst this bunch, including a few more recent songs I've managed to snag that have been released on wax.

In this one over the next hour and a half, expect artists like Neal Scarborough who shows up for a few tracks, supported by some DuMonde, Signum and more!

Enjoy!]]> 8832237 no no Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:13:16 +0200 2023-04-26T10:13:16+02:00 1:34:40 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins7/
Episode 7's choice of mix for my vinyl only 'show' Ruku spins, and it's from yet another selection of records from a discogs orders I received in the mail filled with some trance classics.

Again another mix around an hour long in length, this time featuring songs a bit later than the last incoming trance drops installment, mostly around the mid-noughties.

Expect artists like David Forbes, Adam Nickey, Filo & Peri and Above & Beyond in this one.

Enjoy!]]>
Episode 7's choice of mix for my vinyl only 'show' Ruku spins, and it's from yet another selection of records from a discogs orders I received in the mail filled with some trance classics.

Again another mix around an hour long in length, this time featuring songs a bit later than the last incoming trance drops installment, mostly around the mid-noughties.

Expect artists like David Forbes, Adam Nickey, Filo & Peri and Above & Beyond in this one.

Enjoy!]]> 8831981 no no Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:09:18 +0200 2023-04-24T11:09:18+02:00 1:03:20 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins6/
Back for episode 6, featuring an hour long selection of house tunes from the likes of Royksopp, Delerium, Yoshimoto and Jaytech to name a few. Quite progressive and techy throughout, hope you enjoy!

- Ruku]]>
Back for episode 6, featuring an hour long selection of house tunes from the likes of Royksopp, Delerium, Yoshimoto and Jaytech to name a few. Quite progressive and techy throughout, hope you enjoy!

- Ruku]]> 8799343 no no Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:10:55 +0200 2023-04-23T11:10:55+02:00 1:05:36 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins5/
Up to episode 5, where I've put together a selection of 14 songs from two of my current favourite Organic House labels, and they release on vinyl!

Featuring NEW (woop!) tunes from labels still pressing onto wax is always a good thing, and the mix includes a nice vinyl only tune in there too with a familiar melody. So listen in for some stuff from All Day I Dream and Shanti Radio Moscow, if you're new to the (sub-)genre I think you're in for a treat!

- Ruku]]>
Up to episode 5, where I've put together a selection of 14 songs from two of my current favourite Organic House labels, and they release on vinyl!

Featuring NEW (woop!) tunes from labels still pressing onto wax is always a good thing, and the mix includes a nice vinyl only tune in there too with a familiar melody. So listen in for some stuff from All Day I Dream and Shanti Radio Moscow, if you're new to the (sub-)genre I think you're in for a treat!

- Ruku]]> 8798881 no no Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0200 2021-08-11T00:00:00+02:00 1:14:58 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins4/
Back for episode 4 of my vinyl only 'show' Ruku spins, and it's a selection of tunes from one of many discogs orders I received in the mail.

About an hour long mix of trance from the late 90's early 00's from artists such as Armin van Buuren, Ayu and Allure, to start with just the 'A's.

Enjoy!]]>
Back for episode 4 of my vinyl only 'show' Ruku spins, and it's a selection of tunes from one of many discogs orders I received in the mail.

About an hour long mix of trance from the late 90's early 00's from artists such as Armin van Buuren, Ayu and Allure, to start with just the 'A's.

Enjoy!]]> 8705529 no no Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:38:10 +0200 2023-04-11T19:38:10+02:00 1:03:18 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins3/
Episode 3 finally dropping, and it's an hour of a selection of tunes from the amazing German trance label founded by duo Kyau & Albert, Euphonic Records.

Enjoy some tracks from Marc Marberg, Carrie Skipper, Ronski Speed and of course Kyau & Albert.]]>
Episode 3 finally dropping, and it's an hour of a selection of tunes from the amazing German trance label founded by duo Kyau & Albert, Euphonic Records.

Enjoy some tracks from Marc Marberg, Carrie Skipper, Ronski Speed and of course Kyau & Albert.]]> 8703631 no no Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:29:01 +0200 2023-04-11T18:29:01+02:00 1:00:24 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins2/
Episode two is here, and it's actually a pre-pandemic mix from New Year's Eve at the end of 2019 heading into 2020. Not exactly a planned one, but it's a nice mix of trance with some tunes from Markus Schulz, Way Out West, Trancesetters and Interstate.

Feedback (or requests!) are always welcome.

-Ruku]]>
Episode two is here, and it's actually a pre-pandemic mix from New Year's Eve at the end of 2019 heading into 2020. Not exactly a planned one, but it's a nice mix of trance with some tunes from Markus Schulz, Way Out West, Trancesetters and Interstate.

Feedback (or requests!) are always welcome.

-Ruku]]> 8664671 no no Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:42:27 +0200 2023-04-07T10:42:27+02:00 1:56:15 https://hearthis.at/ruku/spins1/
Welcome to the first episode of my new vinyl only series, called 'Ruku spins...' where I choose a selection of tunes from my ever growing wax collection to throw into a mix and record. So don't expect it to be perfect!

Could not go past playing a selection of very special bootlegs for the first edition from none other than Trance Wax, so please enjoy this new series of mixes and hope you come back for more!

Feedback (or requests!) are always welcome.

-Ruku]]>
Welcome to the first episode of my new vinyl only series, called 'Ruku spins...' where I choose a selection of tunes from my ever growing wax collection to throw into a mix and record. So don't expect it to be perfect!

Could not go past playing a selection of very special bootlegs for the first edition from none other than Trance Wax, so please enjoy this new series of mixes and hope you come back for more!

Feedback (or requests!) are always welcome.

-Ruku]]> 8663797 no no Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:36:37 +0200 2023-04-06T18:36:37+02:00 1:26:43