HERATIKS

HERATIKS didn't just land, they “booted the doors in”

We’ve nearly hit the two-year mark of the HERATIKS project! To celebrate, we just dropped a complete feature article breaking down the full, unfiltered story of how two guys turned late-night studio sessions into chart-topping releases and national radio airplay.

HERATIKS return to dt weapons with ‘Hands Up High.’ Support from Fatboy Slim & Roger Sanchez. 130BPM Bass Tech weapon built for the Summer 2026 festival season.

For the fourth time, James Threlfall and the team at BBC Introducing in the West are getting behind our music. The latest release is the HERATIKS Remix of ‘Rub Ah Dub’ from Charlie Big, Shanie and Lizzie Curious. You can catch it on the airwaves Thursday 30th April and again on Saturday 2nd May across BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, BBC Radio Somerset, and BBC Radio Wiltshire and on the BBC Sounds App (just tune into any of those stations on BBC Sounds).  

Following the success of the 2026 reimagining of the Alex Party anthem ‘Read My Lips’, the powerhouse team of Charlie Big, Shanie (the original Alex Party vocalist), and Lizzie Curious has reunited for a brand-new original club track: ‘RUB AH DUB’.

Thirty-three years after it first dominated the global charts, the Alex Party anthem "Read My Lips" has returned to the summit. The official 2026 relaunch has claimed the NUMBER 1 spot on the Music Week Commercial Pop Chart, marking a triumphant return for one of the most protected legacies in dance music. Since its original release in 1993, the track has remained a prestigious "holy grail" for producers; to date, only 15 official remixes have ever been authorised. The 2026 team now joins an elite circle of legends including K-Klass, George Morel, and Junior Vasquez.

There is support, and then there is THE call-up. March has been crazy...including a massive career milestone. We were invited to deliver an exclusive 10-minute minimix for BBC Introducing in the West. The invitation didn't just come out of thin air; it was a personal shout-out from the man himself, James Threlfall, who has been a champion of the HERATIKS sound since day one.

The momentum behind our official remix of Alex Party’s 90s classic ‘Read My Lips’ has been unreal. The story of how we landed on the biggest station in the UK started in the most unexpected way - an Insta DM!

Saturday, 14th March marks a massive, full-circle moment for us. After nearly two decades of serving as the bedrock of Taunton’s independent music scene, 61 Bar & Venue (formerly Perfect 5th, The Live Room, and The Egg Basket) is closing its doors for good. We met each other a number of years ago at a RUBBADUBDUB and stayed in touch after that and it was this instant connection that made us launch HERATIKS.

Building a sustainable brand in the electronic music industry requires more than just studio time; it requires a genuine connection with the community that shaped you. We are proud to announce that HERATIKS has been featured in the Somerset County Gazette, marking a significant milestone in our project's growth from a Southwest studio outfit to a globally recognised production duo.

On February 6th, we drop our biggest release to date: an official "Bass Tech" rework of the 90s anthem Read My Lips, featuring original vocalist Shanie. Here's the story of how a social media comment led to us remixing a piece of dance music history.

What a year it's been for HERATIKS. We launched the project in late 2024, two DJs/Producers from the Southwest UK with years in the scene but ready to go all-in on our own sound that we wanted to make for ourselves: high-energy tech house, bass-driven rollers, leaning into that garagey swing that we can't get enough of.

For the last few months, we’ve been locked in the studios with a singular focus: stripping back the noise and producing weapons that hit harder than anything we’ve released to date. Original Tech & Bass House of our own, a collaboration and an official remix!

When we finished our debut original track, 'Drop Tha Spot', we knew we had something special, but we could never have predicted the incredible journey it would go on.

What a night. What a trip. So good!

This is not a drill, Heathens! We are absolutely buzzing to announce that we are in with a chance of playing at one of the most legendary clubs on the planet, Ministry of Sound in London on Friday 8th August!

Happy Release Day, Heathens! Our brand new, debut original track, “Drop Tha Spot,” is officially out in the world, and we are absolutely buzzing to finally share it with you all!

Our new single, "DROP THA SPOT", forthcoming on DT Weapons on 6th August, is BBC Introducing’s “Sound of the Weekend”.

Get Ready for the INK Events BBQ Beach Fete at The Unicorn, Porthtowan!

It’s an awesome feeling when you finish a track, send it out and then start hearing it’s getting support from DJs in completely different parts of the world. We know we've had our music played everywhere from Miami and Amsterdam to après-ski parties in the French Alps, sets in Ibiza, and clubs all across the UK. But after the initial buzz, a question sometimes lingers: how do those plays actually turn into money in our bank accounts?

This is the moment it all clicks. The final, official master for “DROP THA SPOT” has landed from the wizards at Most Wanted Audio, and honestly, it’s sounding even bigger than we could have hoped. The energy is unreal. Hearing it in its final form has us absolutely buzzing and ready for what’s next.

Calling all Heathens! HERATIKS bring the heat to House of Funk! 

HERATIKS are making our DEBUT at the LEGENDARY Echo Halloween Boat Party! HEATHENS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

Catch us on The Fusion Project Takeover on Sunday! // 3 Days of family friendly festival fun!

We’re buzzing to hit up Summer House Vibes this June 14th, brought to you by An‑X‑Ception events. Expect ten solid hours of energy across two stages, food, camping, community, and most importantly, serious House energy at this mini festival - an afternoon and evening of summer house vibes. A selection of some of the south wests finest DJs and special guest MC Ribbz

We’re beyond excited to announce that our debut original track ‘Drop Tha Spot’ has officially been signed to dt weapons — part of the highly respected Data Transmission Records family.

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Sunday that won’t rinse your wallet? Skip the £80+ festival madness and get OFF THE GRID at The Great Escape (Artichoke), Bridgwater — a day party for those who want real music, proper energy, and no-nonsense vibes.

Up Close And Personal bring the vibe and we bring the energy!

HERATIKS Spring/Summer and into the Autumn Shows – New Dates Added!

In a recent Live Stream with Grahame Farmer & Loz Seka on their LIVE feedback show (Data Transmission), our first original track "Drop Tha Spot" received the Rave Horn! 

Looking for peak time, booty shaking Tech an d Bass Music DJ sets for your events or festivals? Here's our current upcoming gigs across the South West, including club nights, festivals, and guest radio appearances. Catch us dropping brand-new unreleased tracks, exclusive remixes, and high-energy sets throughout spring and summer 2025!!

House of Funk is hoppin’ out of hibernation to show you how no one should ever run an events company :’( Yes it’s in two weeks, yes you should sell your kidney and spend the money on having rabbit ear transplant and drag your sorry asses down to Bar 61 where we promise to make all your worst nightmares come true for a marvellous live action crucifixion of the Easter Bunny himself.

BOMBA at Exeter Quay is the place to be on Friday 19th April 2025 as we came together for RAISE THE ROOF – a night of house music, good vibes, and giving back! This event isn't just about bringing people to the dancefloor; it's about making a real impact in our community.

A Work In Progress (WIP)... it's going to be a stormer to follow up "Drop Tha Spot" which is currently under offers for signing.

Follow Heratiks on Soundcloud to keep up to date with sounds we're pushing, cheeky works in progresses we upload and anything else we're listening too also!

HERATIKS drop their first release, a tech-house dancefloor weapon, flipping The Blessed Madonna & Kylie Minogue’s "Edge of Saturday Night" into a bumping, groove-heavy remix built for peak-time madness.