Berlin meets London on HARD Recs. Berlin-based Australian artist Ollie Lishman teams up with the female duo The Melody Men. The result is their track “Club Checker.” It was released on June 5 via HARD Recs. The record isn’t just for fun—it’s a test of the audience.
Ollie Lishman and The Melody Men: “Club Checker” on HARD Recs—a tool for testing the dance floor!
Artist: Ollie lishman, The Melody Men
Title: Club Checker
Genre: Electronic
Style: Tech House / House
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Ollie Lishman doesn’t hide his influences. He draws inspiration from old records and hardgroove. He made “Club Checker” just a couple of hours before his DJ set in Berlin. In his own words, the track came together intuitively.
The idea is a bare-bones rhythm: layers of drums and a hypnotic bassline. Nothing superfluous. Moving on to the details: The listener is met not just with “boom-boom,” but with a specific arrangement.
There are two main elements in the track. The rap hooks by The Melody Men sound sharp but remain cool. Shimmering synths and euphoric melodic bursts. It’s a balance between aggression and euphoria.
“Club Checker” is a test of the energy on the dance floor. For those who crave a hard-hitting groove in their mixes. This is music for loud speakers and tired but happy dancers at 5 a.m.
