HI-LO & Kasablanca collaborate on scorching new single, ‘INFERNO’
HI-LO had a smashing 2024 packed with high-demand releases, including collabs with Armin van Buuren, Chocolate Puma, Danny Avila, Eli Brown, Green Velvet, and Space 92, to name a few. HI-LO’s first release of the new year keeps the momentum boiling with the new single ‘INFERNO,’ produced in collaboration with white-hot electronic music act Kasablanca. ... Read more »
Awakenings Festival drop thrilling, full-spectrum-techno lineup for 2025 edition
Awakenings Festival, the iconic three-day techno weekender and a must-attend event for any techno fan, proudly unveils its full line-up for the 2025 edition. From July 11–13, nearly 100,000 techno enthusiasts from around the globe will gather in Hilvarenbeek for an unparalleled musical journey with techno at its core. This year’s line-up continues Awakenings’ tradition... Read more »
Premiere: Rupert Ellis lands on LOCUS with commanding, cosmic atmospheres via ‘Midnight Voices’ EP
Rupert Ellis has emerged as a name to watch both in front of and behind the scenes. Co-founder of the label Circa Groove, an imprint known for releases from artists such as Liquid Earth, Djebali, Terence:Terry:, and Politics Of Dancing, Ellis’ own reputation as an artist and producer has been steadily growing in tandem with... Read more »
Premiere: Rony Seikaly & Malóne stun on WHYNOTUS with polished, percussive anthem, ‘Journey Of Sound’
In a meeting of two favourites from Miami’s vibrant electronic music scene, Rony Seikaly and Malóne unveil their highly-anticipated collaboration ‘Journey Of Sound’ via Malóne’s own WHYNOTUS imprint. Opening the year in style, the release showcases the seamless fusion of both artist’s signature styles, blending Seikaly’s polished production finesse with Malóne’s percussive, Latin-infused rhythms to... Read more »
Premiere: Giom graces Lazy Days Recordings with riveting remix of Simbad’s ‘Dream On’
For the first release of 2025, it’s with great pleasure that Lazy Days welcomes an old friend, French & Polish (ex-Londoner and now Cape Town based) producer Simbad (aka SMBD). His list of collaborators reads like a “who’s who” of the best in the business: Coldcut, Ben Westbeech, Quantic, Fred P, Deetron, Karizma, Atjazz, Jose... Read more »
Premiere: Paco Osuna lends legendary touch to rework of Manolaco’s Mindshake Records debut, ‘Lost Not Found’
Paco Osuna’s record label, Mindshake Records, presents the ‘Not Lost Found,’ a stripped-back tech house EP by Manolaco, which has two original tracks plus a remix by the boss himself. Manolaco is a Greek artist whose style combines tribal drums and jazz-infused melodies to create slick tracks with upbeat energy. He is making his Mindshake... Read more »
Premiere: ZENØN & Angus Powell enchant on Einmusika with powerful cuts via ‘Pieces’ EP
Einmusika’s upcoming release features an exceptional collaboration between ZENØN and Angus Powell, complemented by a top-notch remix from Space Motion. ‘Pieces’ is a powerful, pulsating melodic techno track, elevated by the ethereal and sublime vocals of Angus Powell. Space Motion’s remix of ‘Pieces’ takes a more progressive direction, infusing the track with an irresistible groove.... Read more »
Premiere: Lauren Mia inaugurates personal imprint, Halcyon Label, with spiritual sonic journey on ‘Sapiosensual’
Multi-disciplinary artist and producer Lauren Mia launches her record imprint Halcyon Label with the release of its inaugural single ‘Sapiosensual,’ a spiritual sonic journey exploring the depths of conscious connection. The track represents a rhythmic departure from her previous works, channeling sacred energy through distinctive patterns while exploring the intimate connection between conscious minds and... Read more »
Premiere: Panthera impresses on Polaris with driving disco & celestial chords across ‘Uprising’ EP.
Panthera, an integral part of the Polaris family, needs no introduction. The French producer is back to start the new year with a new EP that one could describe as two slices of sheer happiness. Opening track, ‘Uprising,’ has a retro-futuristic feel that takes us on a space trip with its nostalgic pads and celestial... Read more »
Pacha pleases with stellar opening weekend lineup including Solomun, Purple Disco Machine, & ANOTR
Pacha, Ibiza’s original super-club, will raise the curtain on another epic season with an unmissable grand opening weekend. From Friday 25 to Sunday 27 April 2025, the iconic venue will welcome a mix of new school tastemakers and enduring pioneers to play beneath its world famous cherries and get the summer underway in style. Pacha... Read more »
Premiere: youANDme & Black Soda bring brilliant, otherwordly vibes to Compost with ‘Believe’
Berlin’s youANDme teams up once again with Namibian vocalist and poet Black Soda for ‘Believe’ – a stunning, dub-infused deep house tune that immediately captivates. The original features a crisp groove work, underpinned by a pulsating bass and overlaid with warm synth textures and melodies that blend perfectly with Black Soda’s otherworldly vocal performance –... Read more »
Premiere: Powel & Christian Voldstad charm on Bespoke Music with equal parts groove & storytelling via ‘Powelstad’ EP
Bespoke Musik follows up their acclaimed VA: ‘Volume One’ with ‘Powelstad,’ an EP that is equal parts groove and storytelling, courtesy of longtime collaborators (and borderline telepathic duo) Powel and Christian Voldstad. The story began in 2015 at Brooklyn’s Lot 45, where Powel dazzled on the decks and a young Christian Voldstad warmed up the... Read more »
Skyline celebrates L.A.’s finest local talent, dropping divine District Arts Stage lineup
Insomniac’s Skyline Festival announces its 2025 Arts District local stage lineup ahead of its fourth festival edition and second year at Gloria Molina Grand Park. In collaboration with Insomniac’s Factory 93 brand, Skyline’s latest round of additions places the lens on championing and showcasing the artists and sounds that makes LA’s underground dance music scene... Read more »
Premiere: VNTM closes ‘Open Source’ project with pulsating, experimental techno across 5 cuts
Mindscape founder and audio alchemist, VNTM, has unveiled a new closing of his project, ‘Open Source,’ to start the year in an initial shock drop format. The ‘Open Source 12’ EP explores various concepts and is divided into five tracks. It is an ode to the sonic mysticism that the artist has sought to polish... Read more »
Premiere: Radeckt & Ida Corr unite on Rendition with unforgettable, genre-defying single, ‘Midnight’
Danish producer Radeckt and iconic vocalist Ida Corr join forces to deliver a hypnotic, genre-defying new single, ‘Midnight.’ Set for release on January 31st, this collaboration promises to push sonic boundaries and dominate underground dancefloors worldwide. Known for his brooding, melodic house & techno soundscapes, Radeckt has built a reputation as one of Denmark’s most... Read more »
Little Talk with GAZZI
Madrid-based producer, DJ GAZZI, reveals his stunning new EP ‘Tus Ojos’ (meaning ‘Your Eyes’), out on 7th February via Parisian label Ano Ano. GAZZI, the musical alias of Pablo Jiménez, proudly hails from Linares, Jaén in the historical community of Andalusia near Spain. Saying that, his sound would make you think he was a regular... Read more »
Premiere: Karney delivers driving, in-your-face bass on Respekt Recordings with ‘Delante’
Spektre’s record label Respekt presents ‘Delante,’ a fiery techno single from Karney aka Bryan Kearney. Karney is the techno alias of Irish trance icon, Bryan Kearney, and this release combines pounding percussion, in-your-face vocals, and menacing melody stabs. This is the first time that Bryan Kearney lands on Respekt and it comes after he collaborated... Read more »
Premiere: Will DeKeizer delivers sweeping, suspenseful soundscapes on return to Plattenbank with ‘Sound of Neptune’ EP
Will DeKeizer, an internationally renowned American producer, delivers his third release on Plattenbank Records, run by Guy Mantzur. This three-track collection spans nearly 25 minutes and captures DeKeizer’s distinctive musical voice. The journey begins with ‘Sound of Neptune,’ a smooth and percussive track featuring an 80s disco-inspired bassline. Dark atmospheres blend effortlessly with a sweeping... Read more »
Little Talk with Tónarunur
Tónarunur hails from the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. His music is diverse and ranges from Sunday-friendly pieces to dance-floor-oriented grooves and has been released on Eskimo Recordings and Whiskey Disco. His next release drops on San Francisco based label, Dream Chimney, entitled ‘Geimotheque’. The solid four tracker is a testament to Tonarunur’s ability to blend... Read more »
Little Talk with Ben Sun
Ben Sun has been producing quality music for over a decade, putting out these sonic gems on some fine labels like Razor-N-Tape, Delusions of Grandeur, and Phonica Records. The Aussie transplant has now firmly planted his roots in the UK and from there he has been working on the deeper side of his musical mind.... Read more »