Premieres

Premiere: Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio captivate on Last Night On Earth debut with cinematic groove via ‘2009’ EP
Progressive house legend Hernán Cattáneo is one of the world’s most travelled DJs. A hero in his Argentine homeland and someone who has released countless seminal mix CDs, he remains right at the forefront of the scene with a sound always steeped in rich synth craft and soul-stirring emotion. Here he works with countryman Mercurio,... Read more »

Premiere: Niki Sadeki returns to Manual Music with evocative cuts across ‘Fading Sun’ EP
Manual Music proudly presents the ‘Fading Sun’ EP by Niki Sadeki, a compelling two-track release that showcases her signature blend of emotive storytelling and genre-blurring sound design. The title track, ‘Fading Sun,’ features the ethereal vocals of 20-year-old singer-songwriter Rubina, who bridges her Iranian heritage and Canadian upbringing through enchanting musical compositions. Together, they reimagine... Read more »

Premiere: Ian Pooley lands on Lazy Days Recordings with heavenly rework of Belcampo’s ‘Cristoville’
Lazy Days Recordings follows up Belcampo’s ‘Pastiches & Mélanges’ EP with remixes by two legends in the House world – Ian Pooley and Manuel Tur. Ian Pooley needs little introduction. With a career spanning over 3 decades, he’s one of the most prolific and loved producers out there. The way he’s stayed true to his... Read more »

Premiere: Darlyn Vlys steps onto Sincopat with seductive rework of AFFKT & Island Hill’s ‘Bitters & Bread’
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 »

Premiere: Eli Escobar & Nomi Ruiz explore loss, grief, & connection on collaborative ‘Love Louder’ LP, via Razor-N-Tape
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 »

Premiere: Nicolas Viana stuns on his own Sendas with contrasting, layered new single, ‘Luminor’
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 »

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 »

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 »

Premiere: Feiertag finds perfect balance between emotional depth & dancefloor heat across 5 track ‘Embers’ EP via Sonar Kollektiv
Dutch producer & live act Joris Feiertag unveils his latest offering, the ‘Embers’ EP, a five-track journey released on Sonar Kollektiv. This marks his first release on SK since 2024’s ‘ON/OFF’ EP and reaffirms his signature beat-driven sound, blending lush textures with a refined interplay of organic and synthesized elements. Feiertag’s hallmark ability to balance... Read more »