Reviews

Mochakk drops soulful rework of Nina Simone’s ‘See-Line Woman’ via Verve Records
Brazilian DJ and producer Mochakk continues his run of standout reworks with a bold new single release, reimagining a certified classic with his upcoming official remix of Nina Simone’s ‘See-Line Woman’ on Verve Records. Reworking one of Simone’s biggest and most enduring songs, Mochakk injects it with his signature edge, delivering a timeless crossover track... Read more »

Parra for Cuva unveils introspective, transformative new album ‘Nacar’
Berlin-based producer Parra for Cuva releases ‘Nacar,’ his sixth studio album and most introspective work to date. Named after the Spanish word for mother-of-pearl, the 12-track record draws on the idea of transformation: how something fragile and raw slowly evolves into something luminous and layered. Featuring collaborations with Nathan Ball, orbit, CRi, Vraell, Cile, PALLADIAN,... Read more »

ANNA & Freedom Fighters unite on Cercle Records with enchanting new cut, ‘Bloom’
ANNA and Freedom Fighters debut on Cercle Records with ‘Bloom,’ a collaboration born from two energies meeting in a shared moment of connection and openness, allowing that exchange to take form through sound. Built around driving percussion and layered with filtered arpeggios, ‘Bloom’ is anchored by a rich, synth-led structure and an emotive lead melody... Read more »

Waxman (CA) returns to Where The Heart Is with warm progressive pulse via ‘Rainy Days’ EP
Waxman returns to David Hohme’s label Where The Heart Is with ‘Rainy Days,’ a two-track EP that captures the Melbourne-based Canadian producer’s refined approach to melodic and progressive house. Born in Toronto, shaped by Montreal’s electronic scene, and now based in Melbourne, Waxman has built a sound that feels both expansive and deeply detailed. His... Read more »

Cristina Tosio joins Deer Jade’s I AM YOU with edgy, indie-infused new ‘Cosmic Butterfly’ EP
Spanish artist Cristina Tosio joins Deer Jade’s label I AM YOU with a two-track EP that blends atmosphere and emotion. ‘Cosmic Butterfly’ delivers a hypnotic, uplifting journey with driving energy, while ‘I’m OK’ offers a deeper, more introspective groove and a subtle emotional edge. A balanced release that moves between dance floor momentum and personal... Read more »

Eli Fola blends prayer and dancefloor ritual on Tech Afrique with ‘Adoration’
Eli Fola lands on his Tech Afrique imprint with ‘Adoration,’ a Lagos-born single shaped during his recent homecoming run. Completed following sets at ElementHouse and Sunday Service, the track channels a raw, immediate energy – part spiritual, part physical. Blending gospel, Yoruba roots, and the influence of Black American house, ‘Adoration’ moves as both prayer... Read more »

Anna Maria X drops refined, textured new tune ‘Mindtrip’ via Bellalou Records
With ‘Mindtrip,’ Anna Maria X delivers a refined blend of melodic and progressive house that prioritizes atmosphere and emotional movement over instant payoff. Released on Bellalou Records, the track unfolds gradually, revealing its depth through layered textures and subtle progression. Driven by warm grooves and fluid basslines, ‘Mindtrip’ builds a hypnotic sense of momentum without... Read more »

D-Nox & Beckers return to Sprout with hypnotic new single, ‘You Get Me’
The long-awaited return of D-Nox & Beckers to Sprout Music has arrived with full force. ‘You Get Me’ is the track that has been destroying dancefloors worldwide and dominating their live sets for months. Delivering the duo’s signature sound, the release brings deep, infectious grooves, dynamic energy, and hypnotic progression – everything fans expect from... Read more »

Gab Rhome graces I AM YOU with fluid, late-night house across ‘Tempo e Paixão’ EP
Gab Rhome’s latest two-track offering moves with intention, balancing groove and atmosphere across distinct but connected moods. ‘Tempo e Paixão’ leans into a warm, rolling pulse, its hypnotic rhythm and fluid progression drive forward with a subtle emotional lift. In contrast, ‘Conversa’ settles deeper, unfolding with understated textures and a more introspective energy, where space... Read more »

Medivms and ARi follow their desire to Frequenza
Chicago-based producer Medivms joins forces with American DJ, producer and singer/songwriter ARi for ‘Desire’, a striking new release out on Frequenza Records, the long-running imprint helmed by Italian artist Nihil Young. ‘Desire’ captures everything that has come to define both artists in recent years. From Medivms’s side, the track carries that signature blend of dark... Read more »