Reviews

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 »

Grammy-winning live electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL surprise fans with the second volume of ‘Inhale / Exhale Remixed,’ adding 22 new reworks of their latest studio album ‘Inhale / Exhale.’ Out on Rose Avenue/Reprise Records, Vol. 2 broadens the band’s influence as scene curators while highlighting their lasting impact on the genre. The band’s fifth studio album, ‘Inhale... Read more »

After a six-year hiatus from releasing original solo music, London-based composer and producer Liam J. Hennessy makes a radiant return with ‘Shining Light’ — the captivating new single from his forthcoming ‘Phases’ EP. Known for crafting deeply emotive soundscapes enriched by field recordings and natural textures, Hennessy’s music treads the line between ambient electronica and... Read more »

Sébastien Léger is an artist who needs little introduction. The French producer and DJ has been captivating audiences for nearly three decades with his distinctive productions and dynamic sets. Renowned for teasing unreleased tracks during live performances, he often leaves fans eagerly speculating and waiting for official releases. After a long build-up, Léger has finally... Read more »

Rom Sone is a fresh electronic DJ and producer, creating a unique sound by blending progressive house, rolling grooves, techno, and hypnotic deep melodies. His skills and abilities to read the crowd and build energetic performances on stage is turning heads all around, drawing attention to his persona and brouing to him many sought-after slots... Read more »

Few artists can push the fringes of a scene quite like Loco Dice. With ‘Purple Jam,’ his fourth studio album, out now via Astralwerks, the Düsseldorf icon delivers a bold, genre-melding musical statement. It’s a record soaked in both swag and sound design, pulling influence from hip-hop’s grit, house music’s flow, and techno’s punch, all... Read more »

Deer Jade and Sam Shure unite for a genre-bending sonic journey with their new single ‘Cybernetic Symphony,’ out May 23 on OJO. Fusing ethereal melodies, intricate percussion, and futuristic synths, the track blends organic and electronic textures alike. “Cybernetic Symphony was born from the idea of merging the mechanical precision of electronic music with the... Read more »

Echonomist and Jenia Tarsol launch their new label ‘Flying Hearts’ as a space for creative freedom, emotional storytelling, and genre-blending sound. With a deep respect for musical heritage and a passion for pushing things forward, the label offers a platform for timeless ideas shaped through a modern lens. The first release is a collaboration between... Read more »