Legendary French DJ and producer The Hacker debuts on Radio Slave’s Rekids with the ‘Laser & Smoke’ EP. The two-track EP harkens back to The Hacker’s early 90s roots in Detroit-inspired Electro & Techno. First, he starts with ‘Turborave,’ a tasteful, bleepy cut with an unignorable bassline and muted dub chords that wash over its... Read more »

Malóne, the Cuban-born DJ and producer from Miami, is riding some serious momentum fresh from the biggest year of his career so far in 2024. Recently becoming a resident DJ of Space Miami, he’s left a lasting mark on the underground house music scene, boasting a discography of releases under esteemed labels such as Saved,... Read more »

An artist appearing on the likes of SPINNIN, Poker Flat Recordings, Glasgow Underground, Global Underground, and other well-known imprints, Dennis De Laat returns to the bright side of Polyptych with his remix of ‘I Need U’ by Mark Lennon, bringing a bright progressive house sound with dynamic groove elements. You can now listen to the... Read more »

Alex Kennon and Karmon team up on mindblowing single, ‘Alive,’ the first release on their new label PEAKS. PEAKS is a new multi-faceted project encompassing a record label, events series, and creative concept, founded by Italian producer/DJ Alex Kennon, and Diynamic heavyweight Karmon. For PEAKS’ debut single, ‘Alive,’ the two label owners combine spectacularly, forming... Read more »

Lossless is thrilled to welcome Clavis to the family with their stunning new track, ‘Drifting’ – an uplifting house anthem featuring the exceptional vocals of Berlin-based artist KUBA. Clavis is the brainchild of Manuel Tur and Adrian Hoffmann (also recognized as one-half of Paskal & Urban Absolutes), two accomplished producers known for their extraordinary releases... Read more »

Diversions Music are thrilled to welcome longtime friends and collaborators Wild Dark and Julian Prince to the label with their captivating new EP, ‘Schrödinger’s Cat.’ The duo’s story began at the legendary Club Twilo in New York during Sasha and John Digweed’s iconic residency, where a shared passion for music sparked their creative connection. While... Read more »

UK dance music antagonist, Works Of Intent (aka R.O.S.H.) is a vital voice in the underground who champions the sounds and stories of South Asian creatives in his role as Project Manager and Visual Designer for DAYTIMERS. Creator of dance music that hurts, he’s an expressive selector across four decks, and has played key clubs... Read more »

Wait no more. Estiva, the Dutch maestro of progressive house, has finally unveiled the fourth single off his highly anticipated upcoming album. Titled ‘KFIL’ (short for ‘Keep Falling In Love’), the track is yet another electrifying addition to his ever-expanding arsenal of melodic club anthems. Renowned for blending innovation with high-energy soundscapes, Estiva delivers another... Read more »

Following his critically acclaimed album ‘Love, Care, Kindness & Hope,’ which was just nominated for Electronic Album of the Year at the JUNO awards (alongside Caribou and Kaytranada), Fred Everything returns with ‘Love, Care, Kindness & Dubs,’ a collection of alternate versions, instrumentals, dubs, reprises, and unreleased tracks. The first single is Atjazz’s Galaxy Aart... Read more »

Marc DePulse lands on EXE Audio for a very special release marking the imprint’s 40th offering. This time, he partners with Hungarian artist, SNYL. You can now listen to the full premiere of ‘Reset Your Mind’ exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy! Release Date: February 21st, 2025. Buy Here Marc DePulse: Instagram // SoundCloud SNYL: Instagram //... Read more »

Polaris is thrilled to welcome Belgian artist RARI. He offers up a dreamy, punchy EP with intense melodies for a truly immersive experience. The voyage begins with ‘In Your World,’ an electro-italo track reminiscent of Vitalic’s heyday. Its beats are pure, dark and aggressive, while the shopped vocals that surround it blend perfectly with the... Read more »

Barcelona-based Marginalia returns with the second installment of their ‘Bestiary’ VA series, featuring twenty-one forward-thinking productions from a diverse roster of rising talents. With ELIF at the helm, ‘Bestiary Vol. 2’ brings a fresh wave of modernistic underground house and techno to the dance floor. Highlights include ELIF’s ‘Being An Artist’ which features David LeSal,... 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 »

LUM, Sebastian Gandine, is first and foremost a spiritual encounter, a ceremonial séance for acquiring one’s essence, a ceremony. In some ways, it’s also a treatment for easing personal grief and, by extension, relieving civilizational woes. To some extent, it’s a tribal culturology course. Sebastian Gandine has spent a lot of time studying how music... Read more »

Fresh off his new single on Urban, we caught up with multi-faceted Belgian producer Odymel to talk all things ‘Forbidden Voices,’ latest EP, fave collab, how to combat creative blocks, & more! WWD: Where are you currently based and what does your daily life look like? I’m in Belgium right now, and honestly, it feels... Read more »

Momery is a Greek duo who have really made an impact over the last 18 months with releases on esteemed imprints like Siamese, HABITAT, ICONYC and more. We caught up with them recently to find out more about their journey, their local scene in Greece, and their plans for 2025… WWD: Your name, Momery, blends... Read more »

Delusions of Grandeur welcome back Basel-based brothers Dersu and Diego Figueira aka Alma Negra. With releases on Heist, Lumberjacks In Hell, Basic Fingers and their own Alma Negra imprint, the duo wear their Cape Verdean roots proudly on their sleeves. Their new ‘La Plage’ EP treats listeners to four original tracks spanning funky, afro-inspired grooves,... Read more »

Boyanza is thrilled to present the latest musical offering from Tommaso Conforti, who once again showcases his dexterous and multifaceted talents across four tracks of house-laden brilliance. Originally hailing from Florence, Italy, Conforti has made Chicago his home for almost a decade. The birthplace of house music has embraced him as much as he has... Read more »

Born as Serdar, Sebastian Hal is a master of Oriental deep melodic house, blending traditional house with Eastern musical influences. Known for uplifting melodies and storytelling, his tracks are both evocative and visually impactful, featuring deep basses and complex melodies that transport listeners to otherworldly landscapes. Celebrating both the new and nostalgic, Sebastian’s music uses... Read more »

Solomun+1 is back to take up the most iconic slot in the weekly party calendar when he returns to Pacha Ibiza every Sunday from 8 June to 5 October 2025. Once again this will be one of the most desirable tickets on the island as the Croatian house king is joined by a carefully curated selection of... Read more »

Afterlife introduces a new dimension for its dedicated community, a balance between the past and future of the brand, with the announcement of two Afterlife Festivals, taking place in Mexico City on May 9 + 10 and in Barcelona on June 13 + 14, 2025. Each day of the festivals will be curated by Anyma... Read more »

World renowned DJ and producer BLOND:ISH will headline her first ever Ibiza residency, as she brings ‘Abracadabra’ to Pacha Ibiza for 11 weeks, every Wednesday from 21 May to 30 July 2025.  BLOND:ISH becomes Pacha Ibiza’s first ever female resident. She is known for taking her fans on a journey to “Happy Happy World” through... Read more »

Ahh. Back again. The familiar feeling of reporting on Houghton’s initial lineup announcement. The excitement, the fervour and the inevitable trip down memory lane, from years and years gone by. We’ve been writing about the joys of Houghton since 2018 and the sense of anticipation never seems to grow old. Palpable excitement dawns when the... Read more »

Today’s confirmations bring the total number of live shows, DJ sets, and multidisciplinary performances at this year’s Sónar Festival to 117, taking place on 10 stages across Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night; including the brand new Boiler Room stage and the return of SonarLab X Printworks London.  These new additions reflect the breadth... Read more »

Ibiza’s most technologically advanced venue, [UNVRS], continues to push creative boundaries with the introduction of its latest residency: Eric Prydz’s Holosphere 2.0. This exclusive 14-week run will see the globally acclaimed artist debut a dramatically evolved version of his cutting-edge show, redefining the future of live electronic music experiences. Eric Prydz’s Holosphere debuted in 2019... Read more »