From ‘Sound of the Weekend’ to the Minimix
The relationship with BBC Introducing started with our debut original, ‘Drop Tha Spot’. James didn't just spin it; he crowned it ‘Sound of the Weekend’, giving us our first real taste of the BBC’s heavyweight backing back in the summer of 2025!
Since then, we haven’t taken our foot off the gas. Following the explosive reaction to our official remix of Alex Party’s ‘Read My Lips’ - which has had a heap of success including hitting #10 on the Bass House New Entries on Beatport charts and the Official Music Week Top 20 - James reached out again. He told us straight: he loves what we're doing, loves the direction of the brand and decided they wanted to get us on for a minimix to show exactly what HERATIKS is all about.
"This is HERATIKS!" - The James Threlfall Intro
We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Here is how James introduced the set live on air:
"Doing the honours tonight we have a duo from Somerset who's been bringing us massive dance music, inspired by people like Chris Lake, Calvin Harris, AC Slater and beyond - which has now picked up Radio 1 support from Jaguar. And we thought it was about time we got these guys to step up to the decks for us. So they've gone for a 100% Production mix tonight - bringing entirely either their own tunes or remixes of others... THIS is HERATIKS!"
James Threlfall - Live on BBC Introducing The West
100% HERATIKS. No Fillers.
Most DJs use a minimix to showcase their favourite tracks of the moment. We decided to do something different. We went 100% Production.Every single second of that 10-minute journey was crafted in the HERATIKS studios - and not just that, it wasn't slapped together in Ableton, it was done the old fashioned way, quick mixes on our studio's trusty cdj2000s!
The Exclusives & Work-In-Progress
We didn't just play the hits; we gave the BBC audience a look into the future of the brand - to show the world the depth of our sound, from the bass-heavy energy of our 'Read My Lips' Remix and the forthcoming 'RUB AH DUB' Remix to the chart-ready polish of 'Hands Up High' (forthcoming on dt weapons / Data Transmission June 2026) to the bass tech of our debut 'Drop Tha Spot' and the tech-house grooves of our Blessed Madonna & Kylie Bootleg that launched all of this journey to the new newness of the work in progress, 'Phat Bass'.
3 Massive Releases: Including the 'Read My Lips' remix that's been tearing up the charts and crates globally.
2 Forthcoming Bangers: Signed tracks that haven't even hit the stores yet.
1 World Exclusive: A 'Work In Progress' track straight from our studios to the BBC, giving listeners a first look at where our sound is headed next.
Why the James Threlfall Co-Sign Matters
As a key selector for BBC Introducing, James has a track record of identifying talent that goes on to dominate Radio 1 and the global festival circuit. Having him personally "headhunt" us for a 100% production showcase is a massive sign that HERATIKS is ready for the biggest stages in the country.
Missed the Broadcast?
If you weren't locked in live to BBC Radio 1 and the regional networks, we’ve got you. The mix is a 10-minute blast of pure, unadulterated HERATIKS energy - the perfect teaser for what we’re bringing to the clubs and festivals this summer!!
A massive thank you to James Threlfall and the entire BBC Introducing in the West team for the incredible support and for giving us the platform to shake the airwaves.
Listen to the 100% Production HERATIKS Minimix on BBC Sounds / BBC Introducing HERE
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