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Premiere: Leftwing: Kody bring devastatingly dark bass and iconic synth to ‘Tell Me,’ on rework of Industry Standard classic
Industry Standard’s ‘What You Want’ dropped in 1997 at the height of UKG’s popularity and has remained an ever-green gem. Leftwing : Kody now rewire it for 2023 dance floors while remaining sympathetic to the original. The bass is devastatingly dark and heavy, whilst the iconic synth and vocal phrases remain in place, and the... Read more »

DSF unveils ‘Not Like You’ on My Other Side Of The Moon: a captivating Afro and Organic House journey
Embrace the New Year with the enchanting rhythms of DSF as he unveils ‘Not Like You’ on the African label My Other Side Of The Moon. Hailing from Greece, DSF brings his versatile and talented touch to the Afro and Organic House realms, crafting a track that captivates from the first beat. In ‘Not Like... Read more »

Premiere: Embark on an immersive, atmospheric experience with FJL’s latest on Mango Alley, ‘Fixation’
Embark on a sonic exploration with Mango Alley’s latest release, ALLEY250 ‘Fixation’ by FJL. In ‘Fixation’, FJL intertwines pulsating rhythms and beautiful captivating atmospheres, creating an immersive auditory experience. The track’s distinct essence captures the listener’s attention, offering an exquisite blend of soundscapes. The remixes by DJ Ruby, Kyotto, and Dave Walker provide diverse perspectives... Read more »

Premiere: All Day I Dream release must-listen sonic tapestry with the A Winter Sampler VI compilation
Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream imprint kick off 2024 with the latest addition to its semi-annual compilation series, A Winter Sampler VI, releasing January 26. Serving as a testament to the label’s commitment to fostering emerging talent and highlighting the cutting edge of melodic house music, A Winter Sampler VI is a curated selection... Read more »

Premiere: Home on the range. – Lunoize joins label as first guest artist with vibrant, slinking cut ‘Mint Tea’
Ranger Trucco welcomes his first guest artist to range. to open the label’s 2024 schedule as up-and-coming Belgian Lunoize delivers his two-track ‘Mint Tea’ EP. A name undoubtedly backing up early promise, having emerged as one of the scene’s hottest rising names, West Coast DJ/producer and label boss Ranger Trucco looks set for an extremely... Read more »

Little Talk with Sengiley Recordings’ founder Denis Kazakov
Sengiley Recordings are about to release their third anniversary album ‘3 Years Of Sengiley Wax’ which features a host of the scenes best artists including 12 tracks from UC Beatz & Poppy, Swales, Dub Striker, Manuold, Scruscru & Guydee, Mario Penati, Denyl Brook, Marc Brauner, Yann Polewka, Street Choice, Dylan Dylan, WHATEVER, which cover all... Read more »

Premiere: Strange Idols label head, Tiger Stripes, revamps Nicolas Taboada’s ‘The Future’ into a lush, escapist trip
Born and raised in Buenos Aires in Argentina, Taboada is one of the newly bred producers and DJs helping to shape the techno underground with music on labels like Drumcode, Unrilis, Prospect, Hypnostate & Factory 93. Now he makes his debut on Strange Idols with Future which kicks off here with rock solid kick drums... Read more »

Premiere: Timboletti’s blissfully tripped-out and stripped-down approach on ‘Kishe Kishe’ rework electrifies on Acker Records
Sob, in collaboration with Orakull, presents ‘Kishe Kishe,’ an electrifying EP that traverses diverse musical landscapes. The title track embarks on an electroacoustic dance journey, merging analogue vibes with a captivating vocal performance that seamlessly shifts between spoken word and emotive singing. The standout feature of this release is the Timboletti remix, which skillfully strips... Read more »

Premiere: Croatia’s Petar Dundov returns to Sudbeat Music with bubbling bass and dancefloor resolution on ‘Realm of St Stephen’
Petar Dundov drops a killer two track EP and sum up another great EP to the Sudbeat legacy. Croatian superstar Dundov has been a staple of underground dance music for a long time. Already successful locally, it was the turn of the century that saw him become internationally famous with a string of releases for... Read more »

Little Talk with Renato Ratier
Brazil’s D-Edge Club has long been a mecca for the world’s leading DJs and travelling partygoers, central to its success has been founder Renato Ratier. We caught up with the Club owner, DJ and producer to discuss his new moniker and brand new LP ’Ritual’. WWD: Hey Renato! Thanks for sitting down with When... Read more »