Reviews

Nicolas Viana makes his Sprout debut with ‘Cosmos,’ a two-track EP that showcases his groove-driven, melodic sensibility. The title track unfolds through hypnotic rhythms, evolving melodies, and expansive atmospheres, while ‘Strange Dancer’ leans deeper into the dancefloor with driving percussion and a rolling, late-night energy. Thoughtfully crafted and rich in detail, ‘Cosmos’ finds Viana balancing... Read more »

Australian producer Marcus Santoro returns to WTR for his first release of 2026, teaming up with rising Italian trio Hoodia on their new single ‘YOU.’ Balancing euphoric progressive house melodies with deeper grooves and a contemporary club edge, ‘YOU’ captures the emotion, scale and energy that have become central to Santoro’s sound. Built around an... Read more »

Decent Rides return with ‘Like We Do,’ a four-track excursion through deep house, tech house, and cosmic grooves that lands as Fortunea Records’ first release after a brief hiatus. It’s a fitting comeback for the Austrian imprint, pairing the label’s refined underground sensibilities with the seasoned touch of the Bavarian duo, whose catalogue already stretches... Read more »

A new independent imprint is emerging from Montréal with a vision that extends beyond the dancefloor. Founded by creative partners PFL76 and Gabey, Wide Shut Records makes its debut with Clockwork—a hypnotic and thought-provoking first release that introduces both the label’s sonic direction and its broader artistic philosophy. Designed as more than just a platform... Read more »

Ricart Maria and Madison Park come together on ‘Natural Philosophy,’ a groove-driven collaboration landing via There Is A Light that places subtlety and atmosphere at the forefront. Built around rolling percussion, a warm, weighty low-end, and delicately woven vocal elements, the record favours restraint over excess, allowing its hypnotic rhythm to do the heavy lifting.... Read more »

After first appearing as the opening track on David Hohme’s ‘Where My Heart Is Vol. 5’ mix compilation and vinyl, ‘5 Years’ with Jody Wisternoff finally receives its official standalone release. Blending shimmering melodies with warm organic textures, the collaboration captures the reflective energy both artists are known for. Alongside the original, rising label talents... Read more »

Mexican rising star Becheranō lands on Grapes with his upcoming EP, ‘Guess What.’ The release features four cuts, led by the title track ‘Guess What’ in collaboration with Shmina, alongside a remix treatment from label boss Ben Biron. Completing the EP are ‘No Exit’ and ‘Waiting For,’ shaping the release into an unfolding storyline from... Read more »

‘November’ is a deeply atmospheric Melodic Breakbeat track by meera, released for Cercle Festival 2026. Inspired by Cercle’s iconic 2020 performance at Preikestolen, filmed in the artist’s hometown, the track unfolds like a slow-burning emotional journey, echoing the powerful stillness and raw energy of that moment.  Blending haunting vocal textures, immersive pads and emotional chord... Read more »

If the dancefloor has a dark night of the soul, it sounds something like ‘Controlling Me’. SIAN’s latest on Octopus Recordings arrives like a reckoning – a slab of acid-soaked groove that feels like watching a storm roll in from the wrong side of midnight. This is dancefloor music in its raw form – precise,... Read more »

Armada Music has acquired Oxia’s ‘Domino’ – one of the most iconic records in house music history, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The track has amassed over 150 million Spotify streams and 49 million YouTube views since its original release. On June 12th, an official remix arrived from Space 92 – Beatport’s all-time best-selling Techno... Read more »