The Mekanism behind great house music… – The Sun

French innovator The Mekanism links with JAW and Erik Peers for a pair of superb new singles on MINDGAME Records, About You and Dancing Head.
The Mekanism aka Damien Roussel has already had a huge year with a new tune on Manda Moor and Sirus Hood's Moon Child label, an EP on New York label Boogeyman and previous fine outings on Robsoul Recordings, Moan Recordings, Do Not Sleep and Whippin' Records, always with a subtle evolution each and every time. 
His lauded release on Seth Troxler’s Play It Say It, Acid Love in the summer of 2015 resurrected his love for Acid House and brought back the raw and primitive grooves that made House music so special. Back in 2017 he also made his debut mini album Breath on the same imprint to great acclaim. Eight tracks of burning House that seemed sure to be another enlightening chapter in The Mekanism story. 
Since then he has played across the world at many of the worlds iconic stages like Burning Man and BPM Festival, and released relentlessly on some of the worlds finest house and deep tech minimal imprints.
We caught up with him this week and he talked us through a playlist of summer music which you can listen to below and read what he had to say about the music.
Also be sure to check my June instalment of The Night Bazaar Music Show on Mixcloud which includes both of The Mechanism's new tracks on MINDGAME Records as our Mixcloud page hits 25,000 followers this week. And look out for an exclusive mix dropping next week from The Mekanism on The Night Bazaar Sessions.
10 TRACKS TO LIGHT UP THE SUMMER WITH THE MEKANISM
B list – Rapper (Bounce House Recordings)
This track was released in 2008. It's the perfect track to open a party and put everyone in a great mood, especially in the summer when the sun is shining!
Mason Maynard & HoneyLuv – Xtc (Hot Creations)
Mason Maynard here has crafted a pure bomb for Jamie Jones' legendary Hot Creations label. It channels the label's classic energy from back in the day, and it's great to have that vibe back.
K-HAND – Want U Back (Acacia Records)
She was a techno pioneer from Detroit, a great artist and had an amazing heart. This track is a real funky classic house one with a vocal gimmic on it, and I love to play it everywhere. 
Joyce Muniz & Sara Bluma – Beats & Lines (Kompakt)
This track takes you back to 2005 with its deep, booming bass and sexy vocals. It’s powerful and warm, turning the dancefloor into a really cool Berlin vibe.
Blaze  – Lovelee Dae (Seth Troxler Remix) (Classic Music Company)
Seth delivered a very sexy remix of this iconic track from Blaze (from 1997) and it works everytime on any dancefloor!
Sirus Hood & Trangaz – Boothy ( Manda Moor Spicy Remix) (Mood Child)
A track from the french team Sirus Hood & Manda Moor on their label Mood Child. A booty shaking beat and electric vibes – this track brings pure energy to the dancefloor.
Stacy Kidd & Mike Dixon feat. Joe Williams – Don't Let No One Get U Down (Riviera Records)
This house track from 2002 is a classic. The sample is pure genius (from Silver Convention 1976) with its happy beats and a beautiful vocal, it spreads good vibes everywhere.
Nicolas Masseyeff & Parallelle – Surrender (Crosstown Rebels)
The French duo Parallelle teamed up with Nicolas Masseyeff to create a powerful track for the infamous Crosstown label. With its booming bass and perfectly fitting vocals, this track is an absolute force.
Salomé Le Chat & The Mekanism – A Love Affair (Bambossa Records)
Released on Harry Romero's label (Bambossa Records), it's a pure disco track that gives you love and smiles on the dancefloor! You can listen it everywhere at everytime and it just works. 

The Mekanism – What It Was feat. Jadhé (Boogeyman)
Collaborating with the talented singer Jadhe from NYC, a few months ago I crafted a super groovy track for Jesse Calosso's label (Boogeyman). It's Inspired by the classic ghetto house sounds of the ’90’s and a track I’m really proud of 🙂
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