DJ Top Ten: HARA

HARA are the combined talents and names of Glasgow based DJs and producers HaHaHa (Frazer Graham) and Raksha (Ragnar Rahuoja) who have separately been making a names for themselves through Sub City Radio and Raksha’s involvement in running Deadly Rhythm’s nights. Together their dubby house/garage combination they have teamed up with Mia Dora in April for High Sheen, the first release on the new Glasgow based label, also call High Sheen.

1 1 Floating Points – For You (Eglo)
A great song to start a set, with a very interesting vibe which sort of jumps out of nowhere. Sounds like a soundtrack to a 1970s sitcom with this heavy groove that you can either float or bounce along to.

2 95 North – Let Yourself Go (Kult)
Sexy voices sending warm welcoming vibes wrapped in this bassline that keeps going around in circles. We both listen to a lot of 90s garage and this particular track is a nice little number to get people moving.

3 DJ Vague – Porsche Trax (forthcoming templar sound)
We first heard on Objekt's electronic explorations mix and the Australian label wouldn’t tell us when it will be released but be sure to look out for this guy's future work.

4 Geeeman – Bang't (Clone Jack for Daze Series)
We found this track a few months back and have been playing it non-stop ever since. We really rate Gerd but his productions under this alias are definitely our favourite.

5 Head High – It’s a Love Thing (H2)
This track blew our minds when we first heard it. Great drum work, an amazing build which just morphs into an anthem once the piano kicks in. Shed and his work under numerous aliases has definitely influenced how we approach our own music.

6 Static_Cast – Number Form (Unreleased)
Something that was made by TJ Hertz before he began the Objekt white label series. It sounds so organic and soft yet has a very industrial feel to it. His approach to production, which is very thorough and detailed, is something we can definitely relate to.

7 Rumah – Stutter (Unreleased)
A new unreleased track by an up and coming producer that we recently stumbled upon. Sounds somewhere between Blawan and Joy O and Boddika's productions and works great in a club.

8 Randomer – Lost Everything (Super)
We've been following Randomer since he was releasing drum ‘n’ bass material on MedSchool records, although we prefer the direction of his more recent productions. This track is great because the synthesised leads sound like it’s being played on a harp, driven along by a heavy percussive groove and thumping kick drums.

9 HARA & Mia Dora – ? (High Sheen)
The first track we made with Mia Dora before our debut release High Sheen which is out in August. We've become really good friends with the guys and love making music with them – they’ve now released their debut EP Romanticise on the label too which we suggest you check out immediately.

10 5 Mob – Panic Stations (2tuf 4u)
We don't even know where to start, it's just insane!