Genres

There’s a calliope at the Commisatio, but Beltran has shown Caligula the door. If Violaine Corradi’s original composition for Zaia was a maximalist soundscape fit for an emperor’s banquet at the Macao Venetian, Beltran’s remix is for the afterparty. The Brazilian groove technician has traded away ethnic percussion, strings, and woodwinds for an intimate reunion... Read more »

Sincopat proudly unveils a significant release that represents a new chapter in the sonic evolution of AFFKT. ‘Bitters and Bread’ is the result of a vibrant collaboration with Island Hill, blending soul, poetry, and electronic elements into a genre-defying experience that speaks from the heart and moves the body. More than just a track, ‘Bitters... Read more »

The long-standing collaboration between influential dance music selector/DJ/producer Eli Escobar and critically acclaimed vocalist/songwriter Nomi Ruiz has been years in the making. The two Puerto Rican New York natives’ first collaboration in 2011 ‘Desire,’ released on Stretch Armstrong’s Plant Music, was an electrifying club track turned torch song. They’ve since featured on one each other’s... Read more »

Nicolas Viana presents new single, ‘Luminor,’ distilling his deep connection to groove, emotion, and storytelling. Known for past releases on acclaimed labels like Renaissance, Plattenbank, and Plaisirs Sonores, Nicolas returns to his own imprint, Sendas, with a track that feels both personal and  powerful.  Born from one of those rare studio sessions where everything flows ... Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »