HQ Ascension

Infectious Radio (10-06-23)

Our #labelboss Ganesh celebrates today's release of Robert Curtis's 3-track EP (here on Ascension) by showcasing it live during his latest episode of "Infectious Radio" airing between 12:00-13:00 PT on DI.FM! For fans in the PNW, don't forget to hear these releases live tonight at Ora Seattle during Ganesh's headlining set, details and tickets under comments section below! Support: hqrecordingsofficial.lnk.to/robertcurtis

Thomas Lloyd - "Hits Of Lucy" HQA:009

HQ Ascension welcomes the diverse and exceptional producer, Thomas Lloyd! Hailing from Germany, Thomas has curated a perfect sound for our particular flavor of Uplift. 'Hits of Lucy' is equally aggressive and kinetic while capturing the genre's essence, touching, emotional melodies and diaphanous Vox and atmospherics - all the while interlacing catchy tech stabs and clever vocal drops. The baseline hooks you from the start and all the pieces just fall into perfect harmony! 'Hits of Lucy' is more then ideal for your next dance floor trip! All platforms: September 4th, 2023 Pre-save: hqrecordingsofficial.lnk.to/hitsoflucy

Circuit Overload (07-14-23)

HQ Bookings and NextGen Events proudly present "Circuit Overload" this Friday, July 14th in Rugby! Brace yourself for our staggering lineup featuring headliner Kinetica, the master of gripping an audience on the dance floor! Joining him are Ed Lynam (head of Adrenalin Sessions) and Ian Murphy, fresh from his notable performance at Euphoria Weekender. Resident DJs and HQ Bookings artists, Mickey Marr and Laura May, will deliver explosive sets guaranteed to leave the crowd speechless. Get ready for an edge-of-your-seat experience, visit our event page for tickets and more details! ℹ️ Circuit Overload presents Kinetica + Support

Circuit Overload (07-14-23)

HQ Bookings and NextGen Events present your stacked lineup for our upcoming July 14th edition of "Circuit Overload"! Prepare for a musical journey like no other as our headliner Kinetica curates a captivating atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ecstatic to welcome Ed Lynam, the head of Adrenalin Sessions, who will be gracing our decks with his exceptional talent. Joining him is Ian Murphy, fresh off his awe-inspiring appearance at the recent Euphoria Weekender! Our resident DJs, the incomparable Mickey Marr and the mesmerizing Laura May, have consistently set the bar high since the inception of our Rugby-based events, and they are ready once again to deliver mind-blowing performances that will have the crowd erupting with excitement. Details + Tickets: Circuit Overload presents Kinetica + Support

Taufiq Azam - "Ghurnijhara" HQA:006

Taufiq Azam unveils his latest masterpiece, "Ghurnijhara" - a dynamic force of nature that surges with irresistible power. Drawing inspiration from the natural phenomenon of cyclones, this mesmerizing track lives up to its name, sweeping listeners off their feet with its breathtaking fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds. Beatport exclusive, visit comments for link to pre-order ahead of the June 5th release date.

#MayDay Episode 005

Laura May's latest episode of #MayDay is now available for listening and features our current release "Let Go" by PSYB3R and Eric Quintin! Embellished with pulsating Techno, captivating Tech-Trance, invigorating Hard Trance, and an array of IDs in-between, this meticulously curated tracklist is guaranteed to set your body in motion. Find the link to the full set in the comments below and be sure to mark your calendars for June 30th, as Laura streams episode 6 live on her Twitch channel at 7pm GMT.

PSYB3R Feat Eric Quintin - "Let Go" HQA:005

"Let Go" is an edgy uplifting collaboration between PSYB3R and Eric Quintin filled with sky-high synths, driving rhythm, and adrenaline-pumping breakdowns. Celebrate and experience this track live on the release date (Friday, May 5th) in Minneapolis during our upcoming edition of "Horizon" at Rev Ultra Lounge! Psyb3r will be kicking off the night, followed by our A&R Chris Blackburn (as direct support) for notable headliner Factor B, who we are honored to join us in the Twin Cities! Event details and link to support our next release under comments section below.

Horizon (05.05.23)

Get ready for round two, Minneapolis Trance Family! HQ Bookings is teaming up again with Music First to bring you "Horizon" at Rev Ultra Lounge on Friday, May 5th. We're honored to have Factor B, the Trance legend behind 'Theater of the Mind', headline with an epic melodic and uplifting journey. Joining him is PSYB3R, with his futuristic sounds and upcoming release "Let Go" out next week here on HQ Ascension. Plus, our very own A&R, Chris Blackburn, as direct support. Visit comments section below to secure remaining tickets. ℹ️ Horizon: Factor B @ Rev Ultra Lounge

"Kinetic Drive" Christina Ashlee [HQ Ascension] Live at Tranceport Festival (04.15.23)

Christina Ashlee playing "Kinetic Drive" live at Tranceport Festival this past weekend in the Mojave Desert! Download or stream her vibrant new track on all major platforms by visiting the comments section below. Follow: Tri Vision Events

Promo Code MOJAVE for 10% Off

Gear up for our upcoming HQ takeover at Tranceport Festival on Saturday, April 15th! Utilize promo code MOJAVE at checkout for 10% off our entire collection of apparel and accessories. Visit comments for link to our shop and to secure remaining tickets to the event. If we spot any attendees wearing our apparel on the dance floor, our team will gift you an exclusive HQ-branded drawstring bag, stickers, pull-tag woven keychain, and silicone wristbands. See you in the desert! 🐝🌵 #TeamHQ

HQ Takeover @ Tranceport Festival

HQ takes over day two of Tranceport Festival in the Mojave Desert in just 2 weeks! Our label boss Ganesh is one of the headlining artists preparing an exclusive Techno set. We will also be joined by HQ Noir resident DJ Jordan making his way from Germany, HQ #DigDeeper artist Lost In Time, HQ Ascension's Christina Ashlee, and a local favorite, Tattoopudge! Don't miss this unforgettable weekend and get ready to experience #HarderTrance like never before! Performers, painters, fire dancers, and DJs spanning across all generations of dance music are making this debut event one for the books. Tier 3 passes are the only ones left, so grab yours before they sell out! Link under comments. Follow: Tri Vision Events | HQ Bookings

Dee Conaghan - "Amsterdam" HQA:003

Brace yourself for the ultimate Trance journey! Our latest release, "Amsterdam" from Dee Conaghan has everything you could ask for in today's modern sound. You're in for a ride with the stunning melody that speeds up into a hammering drop, making your heart race and leaving you breathless. Available now exclusively in our RCRDSHP storefront! Link under comments. Beatport: April 7th All platforms: April 21

Get ready for another stunning uplifter from Dee Conaghan featuring grooving/emotional tech vocals, a cheeky hoover, catchy breakbeats, plenty of acid, plucky arpeggios, and counterpointing synths! Collect "Amsterdam" exclusively on our RCRDSHP storefront (with producer stems) this Friday, March 24th! Link under comments.

Happy New Year! 2023 🥂

Thank you to all of the early supporters for making our inaugural year truly memorable! Adding a third sub-label to HQ Recordings was quite an undertaking, especially in the Web3 space. We are grateful to our dedicated fanbase, RCRDSHP collectors, talented artists, and devoted staff ... for making our launch this year a successful one! Huge shout out to all of our artists who contributed to our first year in operation: Laura May, Craig Jones, Paul Denton, Dee Conaghan, Alan Sharkey, Pax Tibi, and EmMy SkyEr! Excited to dive straight into 2023 with more exciting announcements that we cannot wait to share with all of you. In the meantime, remember to tune in to Audiophile Sessions next Friday (January 6th) on the DI.FM hard dance channel from 10:00-12:00 PT for our end-of-year mix by RJ Van Xetten. - Team HQ (Amanda, Gary, RJ, and Patricio)

Emmy Skyer - "Universe Of Madness" Original Mix [HQ Ascension, RCRDSHP Exclusive]

HQ Ascension is proud to welcome Mexico-based producer Emmy Skyer to the ranks with his energetic Trancer, “Universe of Madness” ✨ This one is all about the feels! Bubbling with life, the unique synth lead sets the stage for the plucky arpeggios in the breakdown. The irresistible combination is supported with clever industrial-sounding effects, a punchy off-beat bass line, and a dash of techy vox work! Dynamic and vibrant, you won't be able to keep your hands out of the air for this one. Release date: December 19th, 2022 RCRDSHP exclusive, visit comments to bookmark our storefront. Follow: EmMy SkyEr

Dee Conaghan "The Experiment" [HQ Ascension, RCRDSHP Exclusive]

"The Experiment" is a fitting title for Dee Conaghan's uplift/psy/tech original! Trippy FX compliment gated vocals that guide you to the lush and elevating melodies as a sudden stab takes over on the drop. RCRDSHP exclusive, visit comments for link to our storefront! Limited release (100 mint count) includes Dee's #DigDeeper hit "Now or Never" from our main imprint, HQ Recordings.

Paul Denton Artist Card [RCRDSHP Exclusive]

Paul Denton is a well-known producer in the Trance scene with multiple number one hits on Future Sound of Egypt: 'Afterglow', 'The Great Beyond' (with Paul Skelton), 'Rise Up', 'Night Beneath the Stars' featuring vocals by Audrey Gallagher, and his stunning remix of 'Shadow'. Other notable hit releases include 'Let You Go' with Deirdre Mclaughlin on Subculture and 'Stomp' on Armin van Buuren's record label (Who's Afraid Of 138?) to name a few. HQ Ascension welcomed Paul to RCRDSHP with his remix of "Bioluminescence" from Craig Jones. A version that certainly displays this uplift producer's diversity in the studio. Get to know more about him in our specially curated artist card! Link under comments, less than 20 remaining via our storefront.

Pax Tibi - "Valiant" [RCRDSHP Exclusive]

Soar into the weekend with "Valiant" a fulfilling and transcending uplift original from Malta-based producer, Pax Tibi. RCRDSHP exclusive, includes producer stems for remixing! Limited release (100 total) available in our storefront.

Craig Jones "Bioluminescence" [HQ Ascension / RCRDSHP Exclusive]

Dive into a realm of uplifting melodies with "Bioluminescence" a sensational original from the studio of UK-based producer, Craig Jones. RCRDSHP exclusive, visit our storefront to collect 1/100 NFTs which also include producer stems and the hit Techno-Trance version by Paul Denton! Link under comments below.

Head to our RCRDSHP storefront to collect 1 of 30 Pax Tibi artist cards featuring a sneak peek of "Valiant" one week ahead of the November 8th release date! Link under comments