Meas & Riddie are two young brothers from Rotterdam, and “Keep T Moving” is their first independent release. According to their SoundCloud profile, Meas got started by watching his brother make music, then got drawn in as tech house rose and decided he wanted to make it too. He had only been producing for about a year when the track came out. The duo made it themselves, and it arrived on streaming services on July 16th.
The energy and momentum are palpable, and the track recalls classic house. It fits that the duo is from the Netherlands, since this is exactly the sound you’d expect from there. Harmonically, it evokes a party that’s already been going on for hours, with people who have been dancing all night and a song urging them to keep it moving because the night is still young. That setup suits a title that’s really an instruction.
The duo’s own description points to what they like most, which is the twist of old 909 sounds against newer synths. That mix of vintage drum machine character and fresher sounds fits the classic-house feel. Making music “how they like it” in their own way seems to be the whole approach. The response so far backs it up. The track is approaching 30,000 listens on SoundCloud, which is no small feat for a debut independent release. A number like that says people are connecting with it. The brothers have said more music is on the way, and “Keep T Moving” makes a solid case for paying attention. For anyone who likes their house with some classic energy and a clear sense of occasion, this one is worth a spot in the rotation.