The company was started in 2006 by Bill Thomason, a DJ/Producer living in the Denver area. Bill has also recently landed an endorsement by Sabian Cymbals as he is also the drummer for Ten Cent Redemption. A Regional act based out of Denver.
So far the releases have ranged from Progressive house to breaks to tech-house to electro-house. From the start, the releases on Polytechnic have been gathering attention from a wide range of DJs such as:
Sasha, Jody Wisternoff, James Zabiela, Fred Numf, Shiloh, Benz & MD, Trafik, Royal Sapien, Stefan Anion, James Warren, DjKiRA, Darin Epsilon, Kennedy, Andrew-S, DJ Samer, Thomas Penton, Deepsky (Jason Blum), DJ Taucher, Sultan, Grid System, Sandra Collins, DJ R-Man, Matt Rickard (Standby), DJ Hano, Ariel Cybana, Monty Q, Denny Tsettos, Spesh, DJ Mindaugelis, J e l o, Jon Sinclair, Andrew Campbell and many, many more.
1. Hot Summer Night - Original
2. Hot Summer Night - Federico Giust Remix
3. Hot Summer Night - Samy Fresh Remix
4. Hot Summer Night - Mike Hiratzka Remix
Views: 1799
DJ Reactions:
" very nice , i like this one" - 4.0 / 5
Djclubbersdream (USA) (Atlanta After Hours Shows...South Florida mix radio shows...Indianapolis DJ ....2 saint louis radio)
"derek howell is on fire at the minute. like the original best, will play the federico giust remix also" - 4.0 / 5
Peter McGill (N. Ireland) (House Sessions, Freaks Culture Records, Monu Digital, Twister Tunes, Forza Records, 1mix radio)
"derek howell doesn't disappoint although not his *top* stuff - good ep" - 3.5 / 5
Ira Heinichen (USA) (friskyRecords, friskyRadio)
"Cool tracks!" - 3.5 / 5
Slater (Czech Republic) (Tribal Vision Records)
"Hiratzka`s is for me!" - 4.0 / 5
Jordi Riera (Mexico) (underCluub! - Balance Record Pool)
"great stuff, highly recommended!" - 4.5 / 5
Mk De (USA) (DJmix.net, Mypromopool.com)
"the original is exactly the quality we expect from derek howell with a funk lead that is close to the "us west coast" sound. this is a strong one!" - 4.5 / 5
Jim_Star (Canada) (www.alicemanagement.com ; no sound ; monique musique)
"Good vibes on original and Mike Hiratzka Rmx, thx" - 4.0 / 5
Chris Drifter (Hungary) (SoundTribe Rekords, Plastic Fantastic, Existence, Pure.Fm, Danceradio.Gr)
"Would have to go with the original on this one. Good layering of sounds, love that string sample. I have no idea where Derek dug that one up. Keeps the song very interesting, even though I don't really feel the sample fits. However, later on, the song just gets better and better." - 3.5 / 5
Darin Epsilon (USA) (Perfecto, Lost Angeles, Monday Night Social @ Nacional, DI.fm, Proton, Curvve, Deep Records)
"Funky Monkey!" - 4.0 / 5
Kris B (USA) (Nightshade Music (Owner/A&R), Armada, Baroque, Global Underground, Ready Mix Records, DI.fm, ETN.fm)
Miss Nine (Netherlands) (Turn On..., Vonyc Sessions, 925 Digital, Armada, Yoshitoshi, Harem)
"Federico Giust is for Me!" - 3.0 / 5
Electrobios (Argentina) (Anjuna Deep, Extrema, Add2basket, Baroque, Di, Deep Records)
"Nice package with some great producers involved, fav for me here is the Mike Hiratzka Remix, love the simplcity and build in this remix, Samy fresh give this a nice touch of bounce aswell!" - 4.5 / 5
Sasha Le Monnier [ C.O.U. Muzik ] (UK) (BeatAgency,Source Of Gravity,Proton Radio,Danceradioglobal,DI.FM,ensonic.fm,Contagious Rhythm)
"NIce selection of mixes - Mikes being the standout 1 for me with its killer groove" - 4.0 / 5
Andy Newland (UK) (bedrock, ministry of sound, twisted audio, renaissance, baroque, bellarine)
"Top Notch release from Derek. Catchy melody and funky beat. Great work" - 4.5 / 5
KyneticS (Manuel) (Italy) (DanceRadio.gr - Rosa Dei Venti Club - Monumento - Il Clan- DanceFestival first edition- Kikė (Paris)
"Cool ep. Especailly like the original and the Mike Hiratzka rmx, full support!" - 4.5 / 5
Jehr (USA) (Tribal Vision Records)
Samy Fresh - Summer (featuring remixes by Yura Popov, Overcast, Python) (Jan 06, 2009)
Derek Howell - Hot Summer Night (featuring remixes by Federico Giust, Samy Fresh, Mike Hiratzka) (Jan 06, 2009)
Jaap Ligthart - Alive Cat (featuring remixes by Humkey, Samy Fresh, Yura Popov) (Jan 06, 2009)
Samy Fresh - Couscous Royal LP (Jan 06, 2009)
Samy Fresh - Couscous Royal LP (MIXED) (Jan 06, 2009)
Jerome Robins - The New Beginnings EP - Part 1 (featuring remixes by James Warren, Slighter) (Jan 05, 2009)
Jerome Robins - The New Beginnings EP - Part 2 (featuring remixes by DjKiRA, Visitor Seven) (Jan 05, 2009)
