Marginalia opens its 2026 calendar with ‘The Time Is Now’ EP, a powerful four-track showcase from Italian producer Offtide, marking his first full solo release on the label after debuting on Marginalia’s third-ever VA in 2025. Blending shadowy grooves, driving percussion, and emotive melodic lines, Offtide pushes deeper into his own sonic identity with his... Read more »

Today on When We Dip, we’re delighted to premiere the new Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio remix of ‘Your Call’ by AIKON and Roman Scott, aka Kyozo, a standout release from UNTAMED, the label founded by AIKON. These two artists join forces once again following the creation of something truly special and instantly recognisable. The story... Read more »

The Parisian club scene has long been a hot bed for innovation. It’s eclectic patchwork of clubs and spaces have been influential to the journeys of many with artists from across the board expressing their gratitude to a particular venue for helping launch or shape their careers. For CHLOÉ – DJ, producer, owner and A&R... Read more »

Narratives continues its journey with label co-founder Dilby returning with ‘Good To Me EP’, a two-track EP that blends emotional depth with club-ready energy. The title track, ‘Good To Me’, showcases Dilby’s signature sound: rolling, hypnotic grooves paired with an epic gospel-inspired vocal that lifts the track into euphoric territory while keeping its feet firmly... Read more »

For its 4th release, Synthesis Recordings welcomes JFR with an EP that captures movement, tension, and forward momentum in equal measure. Originating from Argentina, JFR brings a sound shaped by years of experience and a sharp instinct for control – balancing atmosphere and drive with a clear sense of purpose. His productions thrive on restraint... Read more »

Roman Kyn returns to Watergate Records with In ‘Plain Sight Remixes’, a concise two-track release that revisits the original from last year’s ‘Close The Door’ EP. The first remix is by Whitesquare, and the Italian producer pushes the track firmly into Indie Dance. A tighter groove, punchier bass, and a clearer rhythmic drive give the... Read more »

Rave The Planet’s ‘Supporter Series’ opens 2026 with a finely balanced EP, connecting forward-thinking club energy with a timeless techno spirit. With ‘Noise’, German producer André Winter (Senso Sounds, Systematic, Alula) delivers a focused club track built for late-night floors and continuous tension. A steady, low-end driven groove sets the foundation, while layered vocal phrases... Read more »

Darlyn Vlys marks a milestone for his label with the ‘Stoppage Time’ EP, Polaris’s 40th release, delivering a duo of tracks that showcase his mastery of tension and immersive electronic energy. The lead track, ‘Stoppage Time,’ blends rising synths and perfectly crafted drops with tight, percussive techno-driven stabs and rhythmic chord hits, adding precise, syncopated... Read more »

BoucleDor, whose name means Golden Locks in English, is a French DJ and music producer with a rich identity shaped by North African and Greek roots. He represents a new wave of Afro House, blending oriental melodies, Afro percussion, and subtle touches of Tech to create a sound that is truly his own. With over... Read more »

Today on When We Dip Radio, we premiere ‘sLEdger – Hardcore Angel (Fauxplay Remix)’, out via the ever-forward-thinking label Music To Die For. Originally circulated last summer as an ultra-limited two-copy promo sent exclusively to Sasha and Nick Warren, Hardcore Angel immediately found its way into some of the scene’s most respected sets, with Sasha... Read more »

Today we premiere ‘Deep Down The Sun’ from Tali Muss & Halishan, taken from the brand new Tali Muss & Friends EP, out now on Melody Of The Soul, the imprint of M.O.S. The three-track release brings together Tali Muss with Narahat, Halishan and Enzo Vood, offering a collaborative snapshot of his evolving musical universe,... Read more »

All Day I Dream opens the year with ‘The Universe’, a cosmic four-track EP from Barcelona-based producer/DJ Makebo. Woven with textured sound design and warped synthwork, ‘The Universe’ presents a detailed and deliberate journey shaped by contrast and progression across its 32 minutes. The title track sets the foundation with crunchy low-end and hypnotic percussion... Read more »

Glowal’s hypnotic groove meets Dish Dash’s cinematic sensibility on ‘All I Wanna Do.’ Subtle yet propulsive, the track favours tension, movement and atmosphere – the kind of energy that creeps in and carries the room. With its second release, Saudi-based label IN ACT continues to shape a forward-thinking vision for electronic music from the region,... Read more »

Lord Fascinator and Mazmorra Brillante join forces on ‘La Pary Sigue,’ a driving tech house cut built around a steady, rolling rhythm and a confident vocal lead. Balancing momentum with restraint, the track keeps its groove locked and purposeful, designed for late-night dancefloors where subtle shifts make all the difference. ‘La Pary Sigue’ is available... Read more »

Born in Montreal and shaped by the tactile traditions of Musique Concrète and Romanian minimalism, Luminescu (aka Louis Kutarba) has long operated at the edges of electronic music’s more psychedelic and exploratory currents. Drawing influence from figures like Ricardo Villalobos, Herck, and Pierre Henry, his productions feel less concerned with genre and more with sensation... Read more »

Written in Berlin alongside Boys Noize, ‘HOT WIFE’S’ unapologetic pop sensibility is something that Tiga wrestled with nightly: “You reach a point where making unassailably cool dance records can lead to diminishing returns. In a way, it’s the safest thing you can do. You can’t live in fear that a man in a fedora is... Read more »

Siege launches UNDRSIEGE Recordings with ‘OKAY,’ the first release on his new imprint and the beginning of a fresh chapter. Built around a classic house bassline and a mesmerising vocal, ‘OKAY’ delivers a groove that’s both patient and effective. An infectious melody moves through the arrangement, keeping the track locked into the dancefloor while leaving... Read more »

Brazilian born, Vienna raised Joyce Muniz joins forces with Mexico City producer ANDRE VII for ‘Freeze,’ a powerful hi-NRG collaboration out January 23rd via acclaimed German imprint Kompakt Exklusiv. The release marks the first of a two-part EP, bringing together Joyce’s decade of credibility building with ANDRE VII’s international momentum from performances at Sónar, Glastonbury, and... Read more »

On ‘Ada,’ Eshach steps into the spotlight with a debut EP that feels both deeply personal and quietly confident. Blending cinematic atmospheres, hypnotic grooves, and emotive storytelling, the Karakol release introduces a producer shaped by years of behind-the-scenes work in sound design, film composition, and collaboration with artists like Eitan Reiter. From ambient openings to... Read more »

Ibiza-born selector and producer Bruno Roth steps onto NYC-based imprint Onysia with the ‘Sweet Paradise’ EP, a refined four-tracker that leans into soulful depth, subtle musicality, and timeless house sensibilities. With remixes from J Gabriel and Tommy Vicari Jnr, the release reflects both Bruno’s classical roots and his deep connection to disco, funk, and house... Read more »

We welcome Slxm Sol – producer, DJ, sound engineer, and co-founder of Soul Quest Records – to When We Dip as the label opens 2026 with his deeply felt new release, ‘Simple Love’ EP. Blending soulful house warmth with London-rooted broken beat and jazz-infused textures, the EP reflects both Slxm Sol’s emotional depth as a... Read more »

Federico Scavo is an Italian house artist veteran who, going into 2026, is celebrating his 35th anniversary as a touring dj. We caught up with him recently to find out his current plans for it, how the role of a DJ has changed over the years, and how he stays creatively inspired after all this... Read more »

With ‘Underwater,’  Claxy open 2026 by diving deeper into both movement and meaning. The Brazil-born, Germany-based duo blend melancholic indie dance and melodic house with Maculelê-inspired rhythms, funk-leaning percussion, and bilingual intimacy — creating a track that feels equally at home in sunset sets and inward moments. Written over nearly four years, ‘Underwater’ captures a... Read more »

Msystem & Toxo are producers and sound engineers who have been quietly shaping dancefloors for over a decade. They return to The Disco Express with ‘Feeling Underground,’ a two-track EP that  leans into the raw, human side of nu-disco and soulful house. Featuring the powerful  vocals of Fatimah Provillon, both tracks are crafted entirely from... Read more »

The full line-up for DGTL Festival has finally dropped, as the legendary Dutch event prepares to return for a 14th time to its spiritual home of Amsterdam’s iconic NDSM Docklands. Packed with international headliners, groundbreaking live acts and emerging talents, the news follows on from an initial line-up announcement during ADE that already sparked high... Read more »

After a complete sell-out in 2025 and a record-breaking surge of presale sign-ups, Mint Festival returns to Newsam Green Farm on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2026 – set once again to open the summer festival season with one of its strongest line-ups to date. Nestled in the rolling green landscape of Newsam Green... Read more »

With uninterrupted music from 5pm to 3am on Thursday 18th June, and from 5pm to 7am on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th June, Sónar 2026 sees significant upgrades to its iconic stages, along with a refined curatorial approach allowing the programme to breathe like never before. From the best of the dance music underground at... Read more »

Carnival has always marked a defining moment in the calendar of the Brazilian promoter Surreal Park. It is the night when scale expands, curatorship deepens and artistic ambition reaches new heights. In 2026, that tradition intensifies once again. On Sunday 15th February, from 9pm, Surreal Park presents a large-scale Carnival edition spanning three simultaneous stages... Read more »

From the stillness between mountains and sea, a new chapter of Damian Lazarus’ Day Zero takes shape as Day Zero Bali reveals the artists that will guide its next sacred gathering. On April 17th sound, land, and spirit align in a rare convergence – a carefully curated assembly of global selectors and live performers, transforming... Read more »

The iconic Brooklyn Mirage enters a bold new era as Pacha New York, ushering in a powerful revival of dance culture in a borough synonymous with artistic rebellion, diversity, and musical innovation. More than a venue, Pacha New York is a cultural platform where global icons, underground pioneers, and New York’s creative communities unite in... Read more »