This post is long overdue. I've been a huge fan of The Requesters ever since I first stumbled upon them last summer (as much as I despise Hype Machine for turning dance music into such a blog-centric genre, I have to give it credit for a lot of my favorite discoveries). Coming from Barcelona - one of the coolest cities in the world - they produce tracks that embody everything I love about house music. From the frenzied disco house of "Live" to the piano-driven melodies of the aptly titled "Pianobytes" to their thumping new single "Breakin' Up" on Buffetlibre's upcoming release for Amesty International called Peace, these guys really know how to make undeniably satisfying dance music. Their tracks are never stale or stagnant, thanks to frequent breakdowns and buildups that keep driving the energy level through the roof. I find that a lot of dance tracks are ultimately disappointing because their breakdowns don't build up to good enough drops, but The Requesters have perfected the art of the drop. In a genre with a lot of boring let-downs, I think they give us a prime example of how to craft a dynamic sound without losing any dance-ability. I'm hoping to see a lot more from them this year!
The Requesters - Live
The Requesters - Pianobytes
The Requesters - Breakin' Up
The Requesters' EP is available at Beatport
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