Premiere: LUMI simmers with suggestive energy on latest single ‘Obsessed,’ via personal imprint SKADI
Personal growth is a concept LUMI is not unfamiliar with. Where some artists may find the notion of self-development unsettling, the Finnish-born, Seattle-based producer embraces the process. For evidence of this, look to her fabulously nuanced back-catalogue; from the groovy leanings of her Octopus Recordings debut ‘Look The Other Way,’ to the grittier cuts featured... Read more »
Premiere: Elias Erium enchants on Phenomena with four carefully crafted, genre-spanning cuts across ‘Groove Anomaly’ EP
Continuing a strong fourth quarter, Phenomena presents Elias Erium’s ‘Groove Anomaly.’ Montreal based artist Elias Erium has been prolific and creative across the first three quarters of 2024. Phenomena has been the primary vehicle for the Canadian’s output, recording six originals across three EPs for the imprint, while also remixing ‘Neurotoxic’ by Joe Fisher for... Read more »
Premiere: Matur & Veenny pay tribute to Tatar culture with captivating ‘Akkosh/Tugan Tel’ EP
Matur is a charming name that carries the essence of beauty in the Tatar language. Having set off on his new solo musical journey, Matur delights the world with captivating melodies and rhythms that resonate both in the soul and in the body. ‘Akkosh’ is a swan in Tatar, it is in this language that... Read more »
Premiere: Dam Swindle rework Byron The Aquarius & Brandon Markell Holmes’ ‘Baddest Behavior’ into modern garage dancefloor gem
Byron The Aquarius and iconic NYC Vocalist Brandon Markell Holmes return to Brooklyn’s essential toucan sounds label with the ‘Baddest Behaviour’ EP this November. Featuring remixes from Dam Swindle and an edit from toucan sounds boss, Robert PM, the EP follows Holmes & Toribio’s 2023 EP ‘Go Ahead’ EP which featured Byron the Aquarius on... Read more »
Premiere: Atroxx amazes on personal imprint Starskream with seamless, multi-faceted storytelling on ‘Echoes Through a Shrouded City’ LP
‘Echoes Through a Shrouded City’ is the latest release from acclaimed techno artist and Starskream founder, Atroxx. This album marks a significant evolution in Atroxx’s musical journey, showcasing his versatility and breadth as an artist. Known primarily for his contributions to the techno scene, Atroxx breaks new ground with this eclectic collection, which traverses a... Read more »
When We Dip 163 mixed by WEHBBA
‘Sonic Infusion’ is the debut collaboration between Belgian producer Mike aka Push and Brazil’s WEHBBA. The release marks a first for each of them on Eli Brown’s acclaimed Arcane and is set for release on November 15th. Between the two established artists, Push and Wehbba have amassed a plenitude of significant releases over the years... Read more »
Select Cuts 321 mixed by Tiger Stripes
Stockholm based Mikael Nordgren, aka Tiger Stripes, has wasted no time forging a solid international career as a prestigious and sought after underground producer, remix specialist, and DJ. As Tiger Stripes, he has toured the world’s premier clubbing destinations, playing his futuristic house and techno to sell out crowds from Berlin to Miami and back... Read more »
Premiere: Adina Nova nails Fenestra debut with powerful, hypnotic ride on ‘For You’ EP
Fenestra welcomes Canadian artist Adina Nova with her latest two-track EP, ‘For You.’ The first track, ‘The Longing,’ is a powerful and emotional journey, featuring a dramatic main melody alongside lush, beautiful pads. The second track, ‘For You,’ offers a groovier, more hypnotic vibe, enveloped in a spacious atmosphere with an epic, uplifting breakdown. You... Read more »
Premiere: Mihai Popoviciu delights on Bondage Music, diving into soulful, stripped-back aesthetic across 13 track LP ‘Puzzle Box’
Mihai Popoviciu, one of the most esteemed names in the deep house and minimal scene, is set to unveil his anticipated new album, ‘Puzzle Box,’ on Bondage Music. As one of the label’s core artists, Popoviciu returns for his second full-length album release on the imprint following his successful 2016 album, ‘Home’ – available on... Read more »
Premiere: Musumeci stuns on Super Sapiens with stellar rework of Komilev’s ‘I Know U Know Too’
Super Sapiens lines up a fierce three-piece package titled ‘I Know U Know Too’ courtesy of Komilev, alongside a stellar remix from Musumeci. Ukraine-born Komilev, who now operates and resides in Spain, has graced established collectives including the likes of Watergate Records, Disco Halal, Frau Blau & Discotexas to name a few, emitting a bold... Read more »
Igloofest unveils incredible lineup for 17th installment, featuring Michael Bibi, Four Tet, Adriatique, Cloonee & more
The chill is setting in, and the world’s iciest festival is back to turn up the heat: Igloofest returns from January 16 to February 8, 2025, in the heart of the Old Port, with an untamed lineup that’ll unleash everyone’s party animal! Expect explosive beats from Four Tet, Michael Bibi, Claptone, Apashe, Zeds Dead, Tape B, Skepta (Más Tiempo), Bon Entendeur, Steve Angello, Adriatique,... Read more »
Premiere: Cream (PL) pleases on Polyptych with melancholic mystery on ‘Eternal’ EP
After years of watching him support the Polyptych brand, the label is pleased to welcome Cream (PL) to the family. Polish DJ and producer Cream makes his debut on the white side of Polyptych. Having started his production career in 2014 and becoming a well-deserved veteran of the progressive house scene, he has released on... Read more »
Prima Lux mixed by Samantha Loveridge
With a salvo of smash releases, Samantha Loveridge has taken the music industry by storm. Her cover of REM’s legendary ‘Losing My Religion’ with Treetalk came out on Get Physical into a blaze of radio airtime and support. Championed by the likes of Black Coffee, Jimi Jules, Keinemusik and Rüfüs Du Sol. Samantha’s talent and... Read more »
Premiere: Giorgia Angiuli glows on ARTCORE RECORDS’ ‘ADE 2024 Vol.1’ with dark dimensions & astral pads on ‘Rising’
Indira Paganotto is an unstoppable force in the music industry right now. After a killer 8-week summer residency at Amnesia in Ibiza for Metamorfosi, with a weekly line up curated by Indira, she took ARTCORE around the world, as the label expands at a rapid rate with a global tour spanning into the first part... Read more »
8Kays debuts on Interstellar Recordings with gripping, rippling double single ‘Viking / Magma’
Interstellar Recordings, Insomniac Records’ home for melodic house and techno, recently dropped the new double single ‘Viking / Magma’ from Kyiv, Ukraine-based sound producer and live act 8Kays (aka Iryna Shvydka). She’s making her debut appearance on Insomniac’s Interstellar Recordings imprint with her new two-track offering. The lead track finds her enlisting the vocal prowess... Read more »
Little Talk with Margherita D’Aguì
Margherita D’Aguì is a newly emerging Italian artist from Calabria who already has a distinct style full of stripped back groove. Fresh from her recent ‘Taka’ EP on Supernova’s Lapsus Music, we caught up with her to find out how she first got into dance music, what inspired the new release, and much more! WWD:... Read more »
Premiere: Indira Paganotto’s ARTCORE RECORDS amazes with colossal compilation of 20 killer tracks across ‘ADE 2024 Vol.1’
Indira Paganotto is an unstoppable force in the music industry right now. After a killer 8-week summer residency at Amnesia in Ibiza for Metamorfosi, with a weekly line up curated by Indira, she took ARTCORE around the world, as the label expands at a rapid rate with a global tour spanning into the first part... Read more »
Premiere: Josh Butler & THEOS thrill on Kaoz Theory, capturing essence of house music with ‘House Legacy’ EP
Josh Butler returns to Kaoz Theory this November alongside THEOS for their collaborative four-track ‘House Legacy’ EP. As the title of the EP would suggest, the project captures the essence of house throughout and leading the release is ‘Another Place’ featuring. Maritime Yacht Club, journeying through swinging rhythms, choppy intertwined chords, soulful vocals and a... Read more »
Premiere: Solee lends sublime touch to Gai Barone’s ‘Sheen & Crock’ via Future Romance
Renowned Italian DJ and producer Gai Barone is set to release his highly anticipated new single, ‘Sheen & Crock’ on Future Romance, continuing his reign as one of the most innovative and sought-after artists in the electronic music scene. Gai has carved out a unique niche within the progressive house world. His productions are revered... Read more »
Premiere: Guy J inaugurates District Rec with heavenly remix of Patch Park’s ‘Don’t Stop’
District is the record label brainchild of Patch Park and Peter Van Hal. Patch Park has been making waves again with his signature sound, blending techno, progressive, and house into a unique style that’s been picked up by numerous big names. One of them is Guy J, who has been hammering many new Patch Park... Read more »