Reviews

Trailblazing French producer and one of techno’s top-selling artists, Space 92 announces the launch of his brand-new record label, TAKEOFF. Taking the helm for the first release, the label boss works his magic with ‘Offbeat,’ setting the tone for a fresh era of bold, cutting-edge techno.  Blending pulsating, trance-infused beats with swaggering rap vocals, with... Read more »

MAHOOL, a powerhouse sub label by MDLBEAST Records, presents ‘Portal 001’, a new high-voltage techno album with tracks by upcoming talents Moses, Sokkary, Deus Deserto, Triart, Corsini, and Auf & Fade Republic. Focused on deep and driving electronic music, MAHOOL serves a fine selection of techno, melodic house, and underground sounds in ‘Portal 001.’ Opening... Read more »

Instantly recognizable from the minute the needle drops, Ultra Naté’s smooth-as-silk cover of The Bee Gees classic ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ is finally seeing the light of day as a standalone streaming single on Strictly Rhythm. The 1998 cover, first released as part of The Bee Gees tribute album ‘Gotta Get A Message To... Read more »

Started in a farmhouse studio outside Leeds by Ralph Lawson & Carl Finlow, 20/20 Vision has grown to be one of the most respected electronic music labels on the planet with a consistent output over three decades approaching 500 releases and 2000 tracks. 20/20 Vision was chosen as the label name for its meaning of... Read more »

Bora Uzer and Sam Shure come together on Tomorrowland’s CORE label with a killer new collaboration titled ‘Bring It Back.’  The track is a well-crafted cut that blends a rolling, minimal groove and rich synth-work with Uzer’s distinctive vocals. The track takes listeners on a sonic journey, evolving from a melodic, percussion-driven build-up into a... Read more »

Rising Middle Eastern electronic music force Rolbac kicks off 2025 with his latest EP, ‘Artefakt I: Noisy Thoughts,’ out now on Senso Sounds, the prestigious underground imprint curated by Oliver Huntemann. This three-track release showcases Rolbac’s signature hard-hitting rhythms, gripping vocal elements, and high-intensity buildups, reaffirming his place as a dynamic innovator in the techno... Read more »

Budakid makes his debut on Adriatique’s Siamese label with the heartfelt ‘Freedom’ EP, showcasing his own vocals alongside a remix by Patrice Bäumel.  The ‘Freedom’ original mix dives into the theme of freedom, something we all deserve but must continually work to protect and honour. Patrice Bäumel’s remix brings his distinctive touch while preserving the... Read more »

GRAMMY-nominated producer Mild Minds finishes foreshadowing the narrative of his highly anticipated sophomore album with ‘DNA ∞,’ the final single before ‘GEMINI’ arrives February 21st via Foreign Family Collective. Following a trio of singles, this last preview crystallizes the album’s vision of reimagining underground dance music through an emotional lens. ‘DNA ∞’ embodies the album’s... Read more »

Ever-evolving duo ANOTR redefine their sound with their bold and boundary-pushing second album, ‘On A Trip,’ out January 31st via their own imprint No Art. Featuring shimmering disco, hypnotic alt-soul, raw post-punk/krautrock, and uplifting indie dance, the album marks the duo’s most experimental and introspective work to date ahead of their world tour. Written and... Read more »

Today, South Sudanese artist, author, and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal teams up with South African producer Bun Xapa (named one of DJ Mag’s artists to watch in 2025) to release a new collaborative single, ‘Chaak.’ The new track is out now via Diplo’s label Higher Ground. The message behind Emmanuel’s hit from last year,... Read more »