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Emotional Tourist has been firmly in the crosshairs of our scope for some time now, as someone we think is making some of the best deep and melodic sounds around. The Bucharest-bred boy has stepped onto the scene this summer with tracks full of hopes and dreams releasing on the likes of XYZ & Kindisch.... Read more »

The seventeenth track on The Soundgarden’s much-anticapted summer compilation is our highlight here. This track brings together the sum of both artists’ friendships by Mustafa Ismaeel & Dastan. After meeting on the road, they shared adventures playing shows across multiple countries and landscapes. What began as an airy and lighthearted house track, grew legs and... Read more »

Air Jackson was one of the breakout names on our radar in recent times. The Ten One Records co-founder produces an eclectic sound that blends a multitude of electronic sub-genres. His range was captured beautifully in his album ‘Chemistry’ (released last year with support from the likes of Maceo Plex, John Digweed, James Zabiela and... Read more »

Sarkis Mikael is a music producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ who creates eclectic electronic music. The Los Angeles based artist has taken crowds from across continents on journeys of physical abandon and inner discovery via his therapeutic, globally-influenced rhythms and melodies. Sarkis’ releases on The Soundgarden, Sol Selectas, Hoomidaas and other labels of note touch dance... Read more »

South California sensation The Archer creates ‘Magic’ on his debut for the label with Rafa Barrios providing a powerful rerub. LA-Based Arash Homampour, better known as The Archer, has exploded onto the scene in the last 12 months with his own label – There Is A Light – and an arsenal of killer beats for... Read more »

Spektre’s record label Respekt drops a stomping techno release from imprint favorite Gary Burrows in collaboration with legendary vocalist Rowetta. Gary Burrows is an accomplished techno artist from Birmingham, UK who’s making his eighth appearance on Respekt. His hard-hitting style blends rave influence with pounding percussion and dark atmospherics. His music can also be found... Read more »

German artists and label mates Tube & Berger and Frank Klassen showcase their flawless production synergy in their stunning collaboration ‘Alive’ – on ZEHN Records. Entering a deep and captivating soundscape, the producers combine undulating synths with a driving bassline to set the tone. Striking a melancholic chord with Frank’s cinematic cello and emotive vocals,... Read more »

With a veritable slew of hard-hitting releases already clocked this year, Bulgarian producer, DJ and Set About label boss Metodi Hristov now continues his prolific run of 2022 form as he unveils his remarkable new underground techno cut, ‘Extreme Ways’. Due for worldwide release on Friday, July 29, this is incredible new record sees Metodi... Read more »

Something Special is a label that brings together the creative talents of the artist Modd and his friends, musicians from all over the world, who are close in philosophy and outlook. The imprint does not strive for big names, the whole emphasis is solely on music. Offering a variety of flavors across the electronic spectrum, where organic... Read more »

Irish producer Ian O’Donovan has been a critical contributor to the XYZ family since its early inception. He is an exemplary producer with revered releases also on the likes of Drumcode, Tronic, Bedrock and more. Ian has a unique ability to capture diverse soundscapes, taking listeners from dark and ethereal to uplifting and groovy in... Read more »