Genres

DJ Hydra debuts on OVAVA Music with emotionally-charged, afrocentric ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’ EP
A rising force in the Afro House scene, DJ Hydra’s ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’ marks OVAVA Music’s 8th release. Having gained serious momentum in the run-up to his debut single release ‘Bamidele,’ this two-track EP further establishes DJ Hydra’s position as one of the genre’s most exciting new talents. The emotionally charged track ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’... Read more »

When We Dip 180 mixed by Brian Cid
Imagination is the one thing no one can take away from Brian Cid. It does not matter if he produces Melodic Techno, Organic, Deep Tech, or Progressive House; Brian makes sure it sounds profound. Genres are not an obstacle for this dance scholar. Brian Cid (born in NY, raised in Dominican Republic, based in Berlin)... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by Melon Bomb
Ibiza’s much-loved DJ collective Melon Bomb mark a major milestone this year with the launch of their own imprint, Melon Bomb Records. The new label officially landed last month, coinciding with the group’s 10th anniversary and a decade spent shaping some of the island’s most iconic dancefloors. First up on Melon Bomb Records was two... Read more »

Select Cuts 345 mixed by Karla Blum
If movies have taught us anything in the last 10 years, it’s that we all love an origin story. Karla Blum is just such an artist. Shiny and new, her eyes bright with possibility, she embarks upon her sonic journey with steely determination. She has an edge, though. Being born and raised in Berlin means... Read more »

Premiere: CLOSE PROXIMITY captivate on MINITEL with contemplative, trance-influenced ‘Pure Ascendance’ EP
After an unforgettable 2024 with the launch of MINITEL, the label is excited kick off this new year with UK duo CLOSE PROXIMITY and the talented Frankfurt-based producer MARUWA. CLOSE PROXIMITY was formed in late 2024 by Frank Brady and Demack. Their mission? Crafting distinctive progressive music blending proto house, techno, and trance influences. ‘Pure... Read more »

Little Talk with Le Hutin
Le Hutin’s 26 track album, ‘Love Is The Answer’ came to fruition on June 12th, showcasing the wide range of Le Hutin’s multiple influences. Not willing to be glued to a purely house music release, he keeps house — his favorite genre — as the absolute core of the project, around which everything revolves, keeping... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by Adwer
Born and raised in Budapest, Hungary in a very musical family, Adwer got in touch his musical side at an early age. He’s been honing his craft of music production and DJing since the late 90s, has traveled quite a lot, and is based in Barcelona for many years now. His productions and DJ sets... Read more »

Premiere: Rinzen & Oscar Rodriguez land on Lane 8’s This Never Happened with lush, late-night anthem, ‘Finale’
Just in time for the summer solstice, ‘Finale’ emerges as a bold, immersive statement in melodic house—a cinematic, late-night anthem from acclaimed Los Angeles-based producer Rinzen and Dominican talent Oscar Rodriguez, out via Lane 8’s This Never Happened imprint. Opening with hypnotic textures and a pulsing rhythm, ‘Finale’ unfolds into a deep, tension-driven progression—marked by lush synthscapes,... Read more »

Premiere: Alya, Simon Erar, and TEUS’ brainchild, Yotto Records, thrill with inaugural, turbo-charged compilation, ‘Landed Sampler’
Alya, Simon Erar, and TEUS’ Yotto label was born out of a desire to break the rules and explore a sound that’s “free and bold, sharp and different and where French finesse flirts with radical sonic freedom.” It will be a place for unrestricted musical experimentation where artists are encouraged to break boundaries and move... Read more »

Premiere: Zankee Gulati graces Warung Recordings with radiant rework of Temple Gate’s ‘Pure Distance’
From New York and Buenos Aires, Kevin Capasso and Federico Novoa are Temple Gate, the duo behind the very next Warung Recordings release. The ‘Pure Distance’ EP is the 79th release and a massive two-track EP. The title track is a remarkable work that reflects the bond between the two artists. Both artsits started their... Read more »