Reviews

Following the LP’s eponymous first single, ‘Explorer’ which dropped in March, and the well-received ‘Hypnotic,’ a collaboration with rising producer HNTR feat. Kyozo, highlights have been coming thick and fast. They include the 12,000 person Drumcode party at Drumsheds (featuring Adam Beyer b2b Vintage Culture) a wild Drumcode Pop Up event at an off license... Read more »

Synthesis Records proudly presents its inaugural release: a collaborative EP by Kabi and Maezbi, two artists who seamlessly blend the elegance of progressive house with the raw drive of techno. The journey begins with ‘Unawatuna,’ a hypnotic track inspired by the stunning beaches of southern Sri Lanka. Lush atmospheres, deep textures, and a subtle groove... Read more »

Two of the US’s most talked-about electronic artists, Anyma and Layton Giordani, unite to remix an iconic Defected classic, Shakedown’s ‘At Night.’ A global megastar with a striking image and visionary point of view that defies convention, Anyma has defined himself as one of this generation’s leading multi-disciplinary artists. His visionary approach and hyper-futuristic aesthetics... Read more »

Solomun returns with ‘Love Recycled 4,’ the next installment in the series he launched in 2011 to reimagine the classics that defined modern club culture. This time he’s resurrected ‘Angel In My Pocket,’ the sultry 1980s disco gem by Change, and rebuilt it from the ground up into a track that’s as at home in... Read more »

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 »

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 »

Get Physical Music revisits one of its most enduring anthems as Yulia Niko delivers a brand new remix of Helsloot’s ‘Let’s Pretend,’ one of the label’s biggest success stories of the past decade. Originally released in 2022, the track topped the Beatport Indie Dance chart and remained in the Top 100 for over two years.... Read more »

Grammy-winning live electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL surprise fans with the second volume of ‘Inhale / Exhale Remixed,’ adding 22 new reworks of their latest studio album ‘Inhale / Exhale.’ Out on Rose Avenue/Reprise Records, Vol. 2 broadens the band’s influence as scene curators while highlighting their lasting impact on the genre. The band’s fifth studio album, ‘Inhale... Read more »

After a six-year hiatus from releasing original solo music, London-based composer and producer Liam J. Hennessy makes a radiant return with ‘Shining Light’ — the captivating new single from his forthcoming ‘Phases’ EP. Known for crafting deeply emotive soundscapes enriched by field recordings and natural textures, Hennessy’s music treads the line between ambient electronica and... Read more »

Sébastien Léger is an artist who needs little introduction. The French producer and DJ has been captivating audiences for nearly three decades with his distinctive productions and dynamic sets. Renowned for teasing unreleased tracks during live performances, he often leaves fans eagerly speculating and waiting for official releases. After a long build-up, Léger has finally... Read more »