Adam Beyer virtually played every single record from Hertz, during a long period. This was leading into a Drumcode-release. Although I wasn’t too happy with the result, and it also went as B2 on the vinyl, Adam told me afterwards that it was probably the most played track out of that EP anyway. And when the remix-EP came, my track was on the full A-side with a Cari Lekebusch-remix. Some months later I did a track, asked Adam for a remix, he did it and now he was part of one of the best selling vinyl-releases on Sway.

When I first got the remix, I felt that “he didn’t do anything”, but after playing it a couple of times, I realize that he’ve just done one of his best remixes, even to date. He used all original parts, re-arranged it in the right way, still having the original feel and baseline. On top he added some funky breaks. A lot of “techno-remixes” doesn’t have anything to do with the original track, but with this remix, Adam interpreted the track and did it better. Absolutely superb!

“Hertz-Lucky 13 (Adam Beyer Remix)” is included on “Sway – The Catalogue 2 – Remaster 2013”.

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Sway was the third label. Focus – techno.
I went to a party, hosted by Johan Bacto in Jönköping, named “Mankind #3” 2002-04-13, with a very nice line-up on the Swedish countryside; James Ruskin, Devilfish, Hardcell, Pehr Herb, Tobias Von Hofsten and Rino Cerrone. As I recall, Adam Beyer was also supporting the event with his presence. I was connecting with all artists backstage and the idea to do collaborations on Sway was born. I’ve already released some material together with Johan Bacto before, on his labels that went really well, so the first Sway was also a “Hertz & Johan Bacto”-release.

Hertz working 2 days with Hardcell looked like this;
I paid for flight tickets Stockholm-Gothenburg, picked Nils up at the airport in the morning, went straight to my house/studio. Started to check some tracks and then straight to work. Did a track in some hours in hot summer weather; we needed to cool down! Moped down to the ocean, swim for an hour, back home working. Another track done. Bought some nice food. Slept in my house. Woke up, back to work, another track done, straight to airport and two productive days were done. The foundation of Sway-3 was rolled out. Very fun and memorable. The same implementation with Tobias and Jonas on Sway-2 and Sway-7.

Not so hard to be a techno-musician after all 😉

Some of the collaborations is included on “Sway – The Catalogue 2 – Remaster 2013”.

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It’s logical to start with the breakthrough record “Hertz-Recreate”. At that time 2003, Hertz was very much in demand and the requests came from all over to do EPs and remixes. One of them came from Umek and Valentino Kanzyani. They already used some of my songs on mix compilations and I really loved their label “Recycled Loops“, so it was easy to accept.

So I did 4 tracks for the EP titled “Look Back To See The Future EP“. As the title hints, there were fragments of classic sounds in my production and this records was played by basically all techno-DJs all over the world, including Adam Beyer, Chris Liebing, Christian Smith, Umek…yeah, the list goes on. And many of them did their own re-edit of the stand-out-track “Recreate”, where the break was extended.

One of them was DJ Montana, who did one that DJ Tiesto, voted nr 1 DJ in the world 3 years in a row back then, picked up and played on main stage at the huge event “Inner City 2003” in Amsterdam. Reports from people on location all told the same story; when that record was played, the whole event erupted. The rumours spread fast and that “Montana Re-Edit” was licensed and released on vinyl in 2004.

Dance Valley, one of the largest festivals in the world, used it as their theme song for the festival in 2004. Carl Cox used it as the final track on Dance Valley 2004, viewed by millions on YouTube, and it now has a spot in the techno history.

“Hertz-Recreate (Montana Re-Edit) is now, for the first time, available on digital release.
Included on “Sway – The Catalogue 2 – Remaster 2013”.

Get it on Beatport.

Get it on Junodownload.

“…The mighty Hertz are in control for the remix, painting an even bleaker picture with extreme edits and a menacing growler of a baseline…”

Great support from Marco Bailey, Pär Grindvik, Joey Beltram and Alexi Delano to do some namedropping.

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Hertz latest release “Break An Entry” on Respekt Recordings got great support from Marco Bailey, Sasha Carassi and Slam to name a few.

“The infamous Hertz are back on Respekt with the intense “Break An Entry”, and once again live up to their reputation of high-octane production.Furiously taking off, the original mix engulfs you with a bubbling subsonic bassline and some tasty looping dissonance. Sharp riffage and carefully placed risers keep the momentum at an all-time high. Mikael Jonasson takes the subliminal approach with subtle synth stabs and tightly programmed hats. The sound of the apocalypse still looms above however, as the riffs mutate and rise to the dark occasion.”

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The legendary Underwater Records celebrates 100 releases and more with a collection of its finest moments. Founded by Darren Emerson in 1994, originally as an output for himself and the artists he met along his travels, Underwater grew to become one of the most influential dance labels of the early noughties. Responsible for numerous worldwide hits such as Tim Deluxe – ‘It Just Wont Do’, Gus Gus – ‘David’ and many more, the list of producers on Underwater is impressive. The brand was responsible for four infamous Ibiza seasons at Pacha as well as 7 years at The End club in London. The culmination of the Underwater Records story in 2003 saw the label win the label of the year award in DJ Magazine.

Albums from Tim Deluxe, Gus Gus, Mutiny, Pnau, Sharam Jey, Magik Johnson and singles by Arthur Baker, D. Ramirez, Paul Woolford, Joel Mull, Smith & Selway, Paul Jackson and so many more are a testimony to how much quality has seen the light of day through the label. This compilation offers some of the seminal hits in never released before single and radio edit format on CD 1 and a mixed selection from Underwater recording artist Jamie McHugh of underground material released over the years.

Buy:
http://www.beatport.com/release/the-best-of-underwater/392200

1605 has just released their second volume of remixes. The label boss, Umek himself, was very specific with his choice of track he wanted to remix. Of all the tracks he has released on 1605 it was Hertz’s “Shockz” that he wanted to put his trademark on. Hertz has given Da Fresh’s no.1 track “Once Again” the same treatment.

“It’s been another fantastic season for us here at 1605, with releases spanning all across the Techno and Tech House board. So what better way to celebrate a prolific year than with a remix pack of some of our hottest tracks?

As always, there’s a plethora to choose from, whether it’s Umek’s interpretation of Hertz’s “Shockz” or Da Fresh’s rendition of Marco Bailey & Tom Hades’ “Tenien”.

Covering all bases, from groovy Tech House to rumbling Techno, this collection gives yet another perspective on the sounds that shaped our listening pleasure.”

Complete previews:
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Hertz are back on their own label Atom. The previous releases on Atom have been supported by everyone from Richie Hawtin to Umek and have been included in the monthly “Juno recommendations” as well as the “Beatport podcast”. This one already gained top-feedback & support from Dubfire, Umek, Stephan Bodzin, Mark Knight, Popof & Technasia to name drop some.

Since we’ve revived our old label “Atom” after some while in the dust chamber we are giving away the bonus beats for free on Juno Download.

Get your free copy:
http://www.junodownload.com/products/1763122-02.htm

Finally this massive techno act Hertz signed his first release on Craft Music. The swedish producer team works together since 2007 and is meanwhile well known for its banging techno music. Pierre J and Petter B get massive support from global players all over the world like techno superhero Umek. Their latest production rejoice on 1605 is #1 in Umeks latest charts and hit the floors bigtime ! “Funkster” is a driving techno bomb with an incredible bassline making you freak and sweat. Label owner Tomcraft delivers the remix with exciting and driving very own percussions & synths. Craft at its best !!

Selected DJ feedback:
Umek: Original is big!
Armin Van Buuren: LOVIN the original mix…Many thanks for sending. Will support!
Mason: Such a nice release!  Original is nice, Tomcracfts mix even nicer. props!
Alan Fitzpatrick: bombs!
Plump DJs: Tomcraft mix is huge. will play.
Funkagenda: Cool track, support from me..
Groove Armada: orig mix is the one, driving and funky,
D.O.N.S.: Amazing release. Love the original. Full support 5/5
Meat Katie: Killer release ; )
Wally Lopez: Original for me..support
Mastiksoul: The remix is amazing
Filthy Rich (Spektre): Loving the Original, Hertz is on fire right now.
Erick E: The Original mix is def a big room floor filler. Epic!

Get preview at:
http://www.greatstuff-music.com/hertz-funkster-ep/

Quote from Toolrooms release text:

“Key highlights of the album are undoubtedly Phunk Investigation’s relentless ‘Wall Of Sound’ and the pulsating ‘Red Ryder‘ from Hertz which quite literally rips through the speakers with a violent bassline forming the equivalent of a heavy blow to the back of the skull.”

Check out the official release clip:
Hertz – Red Ryder (Album Exclusive)