Podcasts
Premiere: Kidoo showcases stripped-back, punchy style on Solid Grooves Raw return with ‘Hora De Joc’
Continuing to champion forward-thinking sounds from established and rising artists, Solid Grooves welcomes back a familiar name to its sister imprint Solid Grooves Raw to close the year, with Romanian DJ/producer Kidoo making a triumphant return. Having touched down on the label in 2022 with ‘Yoruba,’ featured on ‘Raw Grooves Vol. 4,’ the exciting talent... Read more »
Premiere: Deep Dish deliver modern, moving reinterpretations of 2005 hit ‘Say Hello,’ signalling major comeback
Nearly 20 years after the original, Grammy-winning duo Deep Dish return with a fresh re-imagining of their 2005 hit, ‘Say Hello.’ Part of a string of releases marking their return after a decade away, the ‘Goes Peak’ mix, due out on 13th December via Armada Music, is the driving follow-up to November’s softer, afro-tech-leaning ‘Goes... Read more »
Premiere: Francesca Lombardo lands on Maison D’Etre with lush, cosmic cut, ‘It All Starts With A Star’
The ever cultured Francesca Lombardo lands on Maison D’Etre with a new single featuring a Francesco Tristano appearance and a mix from Anthony Middleton under his The Darker The Night alias. Lombardo has cultivated a sound of her own via an emotional narrative of dreamy soundscapes, stirring melodies, and hypnotic rhythms on esteemed labels like... Read more »
Premiere: Fur Coat & Olivier Giacomotto return to Watergate Records with riveting melodic techno on ‘Wait For Silence’
Fur Coat makes an impressive return to Watergate Records, this time joining forces with Olivier Giacomotto, who debuted on the label just last year. Fur Coat’s previous releases on Watergate Records date back to the early days of the melodic techno movement, showcasing his pivotal role in shaping the genre. Olivier Giacomotto, introduced to the... Read more »
Premiere: Rendher inaugurates personal imprint, No Religion Lab., with infectious, visceral vibes on ‘Milito Pa’
Barcelona-born DJ/producer, Rendher, marks the start of a bold new chapter as he closes a busy 2024 with the launch of his first record label, No Religion Lab. Known for his dynamic sets at some of the world’s most iconic clubs — including Ibiza’s Hï, DC10, and Amnesia, plus London’s Printworks, Amsterdam’s Shelter, and New... Read more »
Premiere: David Morales & Blakkat join forces on stirring new single, ‘Second Chance’
Dance music heavyweights, David Morales and Blakkat (aka Mark Bell), join forces on the stunning new single, ‘Second Chance.’ Taken from David’s ‘Life Is A Song’ album from 2022, ‘Second Chance’ gets its own single release featuring some powerful new re-vibes from the maestro himself. David’s Original and Extended mixes come powered by a melancholy-steeped... Read more »
Prima Lux mixed by Elias Erium (All Night Long at Newspeak)
Elias Erium, producer and label boss of Phenomena, has emerged from his country’s avant-garde electronic landscape as one of Canada’s rising musical mavericks. Elias Erium (previously known as Solid Stone), a Montreal based sound architect, has developed a distinct brand of progressive house and techno. Renowned for his exacting design and club-effective approach, the Canadian... Read more »
Premiere: GMJ & Matter spread love on Sudbeat return with soulful 3 tracker, ‘Naxxar’
GMJ & Matter return to Sudbeat with the ‘Naxxar’ EP. Stable members of the Australian electronic scene, GMJ & Matter are a combo that spread pure love for the craft. Known for their otherworldly progressive sound, the duo, who have their own successful solo careers, began their collaboration back in May 2016 and have created... Read more »
Premiere: Adana Twins & Hardt Antoine team up on TAU with crisp, captivating composition on ‘Feel’ EP
It’s three the hard way as Hardt Antoine teams up with label heads Adana Twins for the ‘Feel’ EP. Adana Twins need little introduction, they’re the creators behind Planet TAU, globetrotting selectors, and widely respected producers. Hardt Antoine has already graced the label with his ingenuity, delivering a touch of class with his ‘Many People’... Read more »
Premiere: Sam Hopgood steps onto Music To Die For with sleek, sophisticated sound design across ‘The Forgotten Ones’ EP
Sam Hopgood steps up to Music To Die For with new EP ‘The Forgotten Ones,’ which comes with a remix from label mainstay Fauxplay. One of the hottest up & coming new talents out of Australia, Melbourne-based Sam Hopgood’s music blurs the boundaries between melody, groove and clever sound design, weaving through genres on labels... Read more »
Premiere: Tinlicker thrill with ‘Cold Enough For Snow Remixed’ EP, calling on Chris Liebing, UNKLE, Alex Banks & more
Multi-platinum/gold record alums Tinlicker give more of a good thing after the acclaimed release of the Dutch duo’s third album, ‘Cold Enough For Snow’ earlier this year. Having already snagged starry collabs for the LP, now they’ve enlisted remixing talent to produce the ‘Cold Enough For Snow Remixed’ 6-track EP, out on December 13th. Already... Read more »
When We Dip 164 mixed by Musumeci
Musumeci is a musical project by Mauro Di Martino, a Sicilian DJ and producer since the late 80s. In the last 10 Years, with over 200 productions between original tracks and remixes, he’s appeared on labels like Bedrock, Connaisseur, Compost Black Label, Correspondant, Diynamic Music, Future Disco, Innervisions, Sum Over Histories, Kompakt, Permanent Vacation, Toy... Read more »
Guillaume Michaud marks Kookoo After Dark EP debut with magical, meticulous minimal vibes across ‘MACUSHLA’
‘MACUSHLA’ is Guillaume Michaud’s debut EP, a vibrant project that embodies his passion for electronic music and dance. Influenced by deep tech, minimal, and house, this release combines groovy basslines, deep and immersive leads, meticulously layered bouncy percussions, catchy vocal hooks, theatrical builds, and surprising elements. Each detail is crafted like a musical choreography, inspired... Read more »
Eli Iwasa & GIGEE wow on Heels of Love’s first offering with genre-blending, dancefloor anthem ‘Juicy Bar’
‘Juicy Bar’s’ hedonistic and psychedelic atmosphere inspired the name of the first track on Heels of Love, Iwasa’s brand new imprint. The track, a collaboration between Eli and GIGEE blends Italo disco, disco, and house, connecting music lovers and dance floor enthusiasts, creating a sonic catharsis that bursts into energy peaks through a decisive lead—a... Read more »
Bora Uzer & London Community Gospel Choir combine on stirring new single ‘Rather Be’
Bora Uzer returns to his own label OJO with an electrifying new single titled ‘Rather Be,’ crafted purposely for dance floors worldwide. Known for his innovative style, the OJO founder teams up with the legendary London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) in this dynamic release, blending the choir’s stirring vocal power with a driving four-on-the-floor beat. The... Read more »
Obscenity State paints obscure, emotional soundscapes across 9 track album, ‘Zoroaster’
Obscenity State continues her journey of unique electronica, painting soundscapes with new album ‘Zoroaster.’ Following up on the release of the triumphant and immersive ‘Gridlock’ on 9th October 2024, London-based electronic music producer, musician, AV performer & all-round creative, Obscenity State, will be revealing her awe-inspiring album ‘Zoroaster’ at the end of November. The nine-track... Read more »
Adam Beyer & Eli Brown delight on Drumcode collaboration with rattling, robotic ‘Overdose of Bass’ EP
This first Adam Beyer x Eli Brown collaborative release has been feverishly anticipated by fans keeping tabs on their growing friendship and further excited by the pair’s first official B2B at Lisbon’s Brunch Electronik in September. Now ‘Overdose of Bass’ EP is here, a power-packed techno two-tracker enriched by diverse elements, on Beyer’s Drumcode. It also marks Eli Brown’s welcome return to the... Read more »
Mojave Grey drop genre-defining desert dance album ‘Monument,’ complete with Joshua Tree release party
Mojave Grey, the innovative duo known for their genre-defining blend of desert and dance music, are excited to announce their debut album, ‘Monument’ out on November 15th, 2024. The album has been previewed through the successful releases of singles ‘Faith,’ ‘Feel Alive,’ and ‘Timing,’ each garnering anticipation for what promises to be a groundbreaking project. ... Read more »
Little Talk with Moonee
Moonee, real name François Lefevre, is a French producer, collector, mixer, and label founder. Born in Toulouse in 1993, to a military father and a teacher mother, François showed a passion for music from a young age, starting piano lessons at 7. At 16, a genuine passion for American black cultural heritage, as well as... Read more »
Little Talk with MAMöro
MAMöro is a Lisbon based artist who has a distinct sound, mixing between the different elements of afro and tech driven bass. We caught up with him recently to find out more about his signature sound, how his 2024 has been, and what plans he has for 2025. WWD: Hey MAMöro! What have been the... Read more »
Little Talk with Kousto
Emerging on the electronic scene in 2018, Kousto quickly gained attention for his unique style, merging deep house rhythms with the sunlit nostalgia of the South of France. Supported by icons such as The Shapeshifters, Honey Dijon, and Folamour, Kousto’s sound has earned critical acclaim and endorsements from BBC 1 Dance, DJ Mag, and Mixmag.... Read more »
Little Talk with Ten Fingerz
Ten Fingerz produces tracks brimming with dance floor energy, influenced by acid house, 90s techno, French Touch, jazz, and afro-house sounds. An insatiable vinyl collector, when he’s behind the decks, his ten fingers dance to deliver furious, powerful, and groovy house music, flirting with the funkier side of techno. Audiences at the Rex, Djoon, Mazette,... Read more »
Little Talk with Bachir Salloum
Hernan Cattaneo was one of his earliest supporters and he has played alongside the likes of Sasha, Black Coffee, Lee Burridge, Damian Lazarus, Patrice Bäumel, Joris Voorn, Peggy Gou, Nick Warren and Henry Saiz from the UAE to Europe and beyond. Now, internationally recognised and ever-rising producer, Bachir Salloum, has established himself as a quality... Read more »
Little Talk with Elias Erium
Elias Erium, producer and label boss of Phenomena, has emerged from his country’s avant-garde electronic landscape as one of Canada’s rising musical mavericks. Elias Erium (previously known as Solid Stone), a Montreal based sound architect, has developed a distinct brand of progressive house and techno. Renowned for his exacting design and club-effective approach, the Canadian... Read more »
Michael Canitrot lights up Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris for its reopening
DJ, producer and founder of the Monumental Tour project, Michael Canitrot, brought the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris to a brilliant close with a breathtaking show featuring his musical productions and a breathtaking visual performance. With over a millions of people watching the show on French TV channel mondovision, the event helped... Read more »
Barcelona’s beloved Brunch Electronik drops lush lineup for 2nd North American edition
Barcelona’s beloved Brunch Electronik has announced the lineup for its second US edition, taking place in Los Angeles on January 18 at Exposition Park. In partnership with premier underground event collectives, Minimal Effort, and SBCLTR, Brunch Electronik’s Los Angeles lineup features some of today’s brightest house and techno stars to soundtrack the daytime, open-air experience.... Read more »
Lightning in a Bottle announce thunderous lineup for May 2025 return
Do LaB have announced the music lineup for North America’s original boutique festival, Lightning in a Bottle, returning to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California during Memorial Day Weekend from May 21-25, 2025. LIB is your gateway to the extraordinary, a technicolor beacon for individuality in a monochrome world. It’s a place where outrageousness is... Read more »
Sonus Croatia teams up with Insomniac & announce signature fusion of new school stars and industry legends on 2025 lineup
The scene-leading Sonus Croatia is to take its 2025 festival experience to all new heights, as the first chapter of a new era in partnership with the world’s leading live events experience creator, Insomniac. Sonus’ lineup, revealed today, boasts its signature fusion of new school stars, legends, and tastemakers, amplified by the elements of adventure travel that... Read more »
BPM unveil monumental phase 2 lineup, adding 50 compelling artists to already stellar roster
The BPM Festival: Costa Rica 2025 expands its transformative edition with a monumental phase two lineup announcement, adding an impressive array of underground talent to its new jungle paradise. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Playa Avellana, Costa Rica from January 8-12th, 2025, the festival welcomes over 50 additional artists to join its already stellar... Read more »
Balance Music announces 25th anniversary celebration with progressive & melodic house’s finest at inaugural coastal festival, Balance Croatia
For three glorious days and nights from Friday 8th to Monday 11th August 2025, leading label Balance Music brings you the inaugural Balance Croatia Festival – a monumental Progressive and Melodic House beach + boat party in Europe, where they have also invited brand partners The Soundgarden, Skyline Events, and Super Progressive, who’ll be there... Read more »