Reviews

MRAK, the boundary-pushing solo project of Afterlife co-founder Carmine Conte (one half of Tale Of Us), returns with a bold new release that reaffirms his singular vision within the world of melodic techno. Out now via Afterlife, the three-track EP, ‘Smoke / Nobody / All Of The Lights,’ showcases MRAK’s masterful command of emotion, rhythm,... Read more »

Following the release of ‘Beechworth Cascades,’ Australian producer, DJ, and artist PARIS unveils the second offering from her forthcoming album ‘Labyrinth’ – the progressive and emotionally rich ‘Flourish,’ – out now via Lane 8’s imprint, This Never Happened. A stripped-back yet intricately constructed club track, ‘Flourish’ is a study in contrast and evolution — its... Read more »

Global DJ and hitmaker Eran Hersh, known for chart-toppers like ‘Sorry’ with Madonna & Blond:ish and the club anthem ‘Ale Ale,’ launches his own music label: One Day Forever. Based in Miami, the label will focus on afro house, indie dance, afro latin, and house music—driven by Hersh’s vision to “open the door to those who... Read more »

Following the LP’s eponymous first single, ‘Explorer’ which dropped in March, and the well-received ‘Hypnotic,’ a collaboration with rising producer HNTR feat. Kyozo, highlights have been coming thick and fast. They include the 12,000 person Drumcode party at Drumsheds (featuring Adam Beyer b2b Vintage Culture) a wild Drumcode Pop Up event at an off license... Read more »

Synthesis Records proudly presents its inaugural release: a collaborative EP by Kabi and Maezbi, two artists who seamlessly blend the elegance of progressive house with the raw drive of techno. The journey begins with ‘Unawatuna,’ a hypnotic track inspired by the stunning beaches of southern Sri Lanka. Lush atmospheres, deep textures, and a subtle groove... Read more »

Two of the US’s most talked-about electronic artists, Anyma and Layton Giordani, unite to remix an iconic Defected classic, Shakedown’s ‘At Night.’ A global megastar with a striking image and visionary point of view that defies convention, Anyma has defined himself as one of this generation’s leading multi-disciplinary artists. His visionary approach and hyper-futuristic aesthetics... Read more »

Solomun returns with ‘Love Recycled 4,’ the next installment in the series he launched in 2011 to reimagine the classics that defined modern club culture. This time he’s resurrected ‘Angel In My Pocket,’ the sultry 1980s disco gem by Change, and rebuilt it from the ground up into a track that’s as at home in... Read more »

There’s a calliope at the Commisatio, but Beltran has shown Caligula the door. If Violaine Corradi’s original composition for Zaia was a maximalist soundscape fit for an emperor’s banquet at the Macao Venetian, Beltran’s remix is for the afterparty. The Brazilian groove technician has traded away ethnic percussion, strings, and woodwinds for an intimate reunion... Read more »

A rising force in the Afro House scene, DJ Hydra’s ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’ marks OVAVA Music’s 8th release. Having gained serious momentum in the run-up to his debut single release ‘Bamidele,’ this two-track EP further establishes DJ Hydra’s position as one of the genre’s most exciting new talents.  The emotionally charged track ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’... Read more »

Get Physical Music revisits one of its most enduring anthems as Yulia Niko delivers a brand new remix of Helsloot’s ‘Let’s Pretend,’ one of the label’s biggest success stories of the past decade. Originally released in 2022, the track topped the Beatport Indie Dance chart and remained in the Top 100 for over two years.... Read more »