If you know me, you already know I live for music that makes me move—the kind of tracks that grab me by the shoulders and drag me onto the dance floor, whether I’m ready or not. So when I heard that Gettoblaster, repping Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, has their new album Acid Ice Cream, up on bandcamp, I had to dive in headfirst.
Who IS Gettoblaster?
Gettoblaster’s Paul Anthony has been lighting up the rave scene since high school, starting with mix tapes and late-night parties. Now the sole force behind Gettoblaster, he’s bringing high-energy, genre-bending sets to Indianapolis and beyond.
With roots in Chicago’s underground house, acid, and tech-house scenes, Paul blends ghetto house, acid house, and techno into electrifying performances that keep dance floors moving.
I highly recommend watching the S&S Chicago Podcast with Gettoblaster to learn more about Paul Anthony’s story!
First Taste of Acid Ice Cream
So let’s talk about the album. Acid Ice Cream is exactly what it sounds like: sweet, sticky, and a little bit dangerous. From the jump, you get that classic squelchy acid line cutting through deep, jackin’ beats. The production is tight but never sterile; these tracks still have that sweaty, warehouse energy that made so many ravers fall in love with Gettoblaster in the first place. Even better, the album is massive, featuring 20 tracks to keep you moving and grooving for nearly two hours. The sound quality on these tracks is unreal—crisp, clear, and so immersive it feels like I’m right there in the club hearing it live. We are going to check out a few!
Track Vibes
The opener, Acid Ice Cream, is straight-up filthy in the best way—acid riffs twisting and bubbling over a low-end that punches you right in the chest.
Midway through the album, things get playful. You’ve got tracks that tease with vocal stabs, then flip the switch and slam you with a drop.
And the closers? Dark, hypnotic grooves that feel like they were designed for that 3AM moment when the dancefloor is locked in and nobody wants the night to end.
Every track is built to work. DJs are going to eat this up because there’s so much versatility here—peak-time bombs, rolling grooves, and left-field acid experiments that will catch a crowd off guard in the best way.
Why I’m Obsessed
This record stands out for its fearless sound: uncompromising, high-energy, and crafted with the underground in mind rather than mainstream trends. It’s raw, it’s bold, and it’s confident. You can tell he made this album with the dancefloor in mind, but it still sounds amazing if you’re just bumping it at home or in the car.
It’s also a reminder that tech house isn’t just background party music; it can have personality, grit, and flavor. Acid Ice Cream is proof of that.
Final Scoop 🍨
Bottom line: Gettoblaster’s Acid Ice Cream is a certified vibe. It’s funky, it’s acidic, it’s polished, and it’s got that underground spirit we need more of right now. If you’re a DJ, grab it for your crate. If you’re a fan, stream it on repeat. If you’re just curious—trust me, one taste and you’ll be hooked.
This is the kind of album that makes me excited about house music all over again. Get yourself a scoop.
We just “Aliens on Mushrooms Week” on waxradioindy.com. Week we will have tracks from this album, along with others off the label in rotation leading up to Paul’s Birthday Party in Indianapolis this Saturday.
Aliens on Mushroom is bringing Danny the Wildchild & Phantom 45! Along with a gang of the best local talent. Tickets are available here!