Every month brings another wave of records, but only a handful truly earn a permanent place in a DJ’s bag. In a scene driven by constant releases and ever-changing trends, selecting vinyl remains an exercise in patience, intuition, and trust in one’s own taste.
Compiled by Holger Breuer, founder of Torture the Artist, this month’s chart reflects the values that continue to shape both his record collection and the platform itself. As a committed vinyl DJ, Holger gravitates towards records with longevity—music that reveals new details over time and continues to resonate long after its first spin. Alongside carefully chosen released records, the selection also offers a glimpse into the future through a handful of unreleased gems currently finding their way into his record bag. Every track has been tested where it matters most: on the dancefloor.
Moving between Minimal, Tech House, and Deep House, July’s chart is a snapshot of the records currently being discovered and dug. Blending both released and unreleased music, the selection reflects an ongoing search for records with character, subtlety, and longevity. Together, they embody the ethos of Torture the Artist: music chosen not for hype, but because it deserves a place in the bag.
- Mylène Farmer – Maman a Tord (Moogly Edit) | La Chèvre
- Nuts – Taxi! | Attention Spin!
- Ferg – Butter Fingers | Buds Bloom
- Cal & Al – Tell U (Deep Mix) | Yum Yum Records
- Dance Protocol – The Shop Floor | Butter Side Up
- Brennan – Forged Dubs | Shibui
- B.Love – Cloudy Heads | Bizarre Trax
- T. Jacques – Keep On | Play
- Mungo Sound Machine – Get Into the Dubbulator | Deep Steppe
- Huw Shipps – Glass Half Full | Murmurations
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