Podcasts

Premiere: Dance Spirit drift between dreams and reality on Koukan
When We Dip is proud to premiere the Hypnotized Mix of ‘Tranquilized & Hypnotized’, the first single from Dance Spirit’s long awaited second album, Lunatic. After a six year hiatus, the acclaimed Los Angeles duo return with a body of work that has quietly waited years to be heard, and they arrive entirely on their... Read more »

Premiere: ESSED tells us to ‘Get Down’ on his COCO debut
Naples has long produced dance music talent that refuses to sit still, and ESSED is one of its most compelling exports right now. The Italian DJ and producer has built his reputation less on a single breakout moment and more on the sheer reach of his music, earning support from heavyweights such as Marco Carola,... Read more »

Premiere: Madraas guides ‘Lost In Space’ home on Where The Shadow Ends
Where The Shadow Ends returns with ‘Lost In Space’, a release that brings together three artists deeply rooted in the organic and melodic house world. The original is a collaboration between Rowee, Flowers On Monday, and vocalist Amega, a trio whose combined talents shape an immersive journey through deep and atmospheric soundscapes. Emotive melodies, delicate... Read more »

Premiere: Makebo and Amonita shine bright with ‘Lumières’ on Rubicunda
Makebo and Amonita return to Rubicunda with ‘Lumières’, a collaboration that carries an unmistakably French feel from its very first bars. Built on a house groove that is bold, lively, and quietly experimental, the track never loses sight of its emotional core, balancing dancefloor momentum with genuine depth. At the heart of ‘Lumières’ are magnetic... Read more »

Premiere: Retza sends Pedro Capelossi’s ‘Static Halo’ into high-impact orbit on Refraction Records
Refraction Records rounds off the universe it built around Pedro Capelossi’s ‘Gone With The High’ with a remix edition that hands the EP’s four cuts to a carefully chosen cast of reinterpreters, and among them Retza delivers one of its most striking moments. The London and Melbourne based producer marks a long awaited return to... Read more »

Premiere: Mike Rish tugs on the heart strings with ‘The Likes Of You’ on tornn
Mike Rish returns to his own tornn imprint with ‘The Likes Of You’, a two track EP that finds the Melbourne producer exploring the more tender end of his sound. Known for his deep, hypnotic and groove driven productions, Rish steps away from the chunky grooves and rolling percussion here and instead lets melody lead... Read more »

Premiere: Giorgia Angiuli brings the ‘Light’ to Terminal M
There is a certain kind of magic that happens when a classically trained mind meets a dancefloor, and Giorgia Angiuli has spent her career proving exactly that. Her latest offering, ‘Light’, arrives as part of Terminal M’s brand new various artists compilation, BANGERS Vol. 11, and it captures everything that makes her one of the... Read more »

Premiere: Crackazat turns ‘Tryin’ Times’ into a late-night jazz-rave on Compost
Bristol’s Crackazat opens the remix chapter of Christian Prommer’s ‘Rhythmique Nocturne’ with a rework that sinks straight into the deep end. Taking on ‘Tryin’ Times’, the album’s decade-in-the-making reimagining of Roberta Flack’s 1969 protest-soul classic, he reshapes it into a late-night, jazz-inflected deep house weapon. Rolling grooves, dusty piano loops and warm analog subs carry... Read more »

Premiere: Talal slips into the small hours with ‘One Thirty’ on Black Rose
London-based producer Talal makes his debut on Black Rose with the ‘One Thirty’ EP, a three-track excursion into melodic deep house, and When We Dip is delighted to premiere its title track ahead of the July 24th release. ‘One Thirty’ sets the tone with a smooth, hypnotic flow. A warm bassline anchors the groove while... Read more »

Premiere: Maxim Lany draws NAFT’s ‘Medea’ closer on his own label CLOSER
NAFT and CLOSER share more than a release with ‘Medea’; they share a city. Ghent runs through both, and that common ground gives this record a rooted, lived-in feel that is impossible to fake. ‘Medea’ marks the very first official recorded release from NAFT, a debut single that distils everything that makes the band so... Read more »

Premiere: Wild Dark, Inámo and Ariaano share the weight of ‘Forgive’ on trueColors
When We Dip is proud to premiere ‘Forgive’, the emotive centrepiece of a striking new collaboration arriving on trueColors. Bringing together Wild Dark, Inámo and Ariaano alongside the unmistakable voice of Starving Yet Full, the track anchors the ‘Forgive’ EP, a release built for those transcendent peak-time moments when melody and momentum meet. From its... Read more »

Premiere: Paul Sun and Louis (PL) shake up Adesso Music
Poland’s rising house scene pushes to the front on Adesso Music this July, as Warsaw producer Paul Sun links up with fellow Polish talent Louis (PL) for their first collaborative EP, ‘Shake’. It is a meeting of two artists who have quietly built momentum on the underground, and together they deliver three percussion-rich cuts built... Read more »

George Z & Matt join forces on Octopus Recordings with unstoppable cut ‘Can’t Touch Me’
George Z and Matt land on Octopus Recordings with ‘Can’t Touch Me,’ a high-velocity production driven by a piston-tight low end that locks into full-throttle momentum from the opening bar. Where the duo’s framework is all focus and precision, a blistering synth lead injects raw, ravey abandon – slicing through the drums with untouchable swagger... Read more »

The Archer returns to There Is A Light with sultry, old-school funk via ‘Got 2 Give 2 Get Love’
There Is A Light label boss The Archer delivers ‘Got 2 Give 2 Get Love,’ joined by a standout remix from Liquid Rose. With sultry, old-school funk-infused groove built around a rubbery bassline and soaring falsetto vocals, the track resonates as much emotionally as it does on the dancefloor. ‘Got 2 Give 2 Get Love’... Read more »

Eli Nissan returns to Balance Music with blissful ‘Empty Sky’ EP
It’s been a long time coming, but Eli Nissan finally returns to Balance Music with the ‘Empty Sky’ EP, a two-track release filled with melodic bliss. On the title track, the atmosphere stretches across a vast landscape of synths and plucked strings. The drums are warm and deeply inviting, a sure-tell sign that this is... Read more »

Cam Stockman returns to Three Six Zero with infectious new cut, ‘Mesmerize’
Released via Three Six Zero Recordings, ‘Mesmerize’ sees Cam Stockman deliver another high-impact cut built for peak-time moments. Fusing infectious rhythms with sleek, polished production, the track captures the energy and precision that have become hallmarks of his sound. A month on from its release, ‘Mesmerize’ remains a standout addition to Stockman’s growing, club-ready catalogue.... Read more »

Paul James Nolan takes us inside ‘The Cube’
‘The Cube’ is Paul James Nolan at his most immersive. More than a livestream, it is a fully realised audiovisual journey, a set designed to dissolve the line between listener and space and to pull the viewer into a single, hypnotic frame. Streamed as one continuous piece, it captures the intention that runs through all... Read more »

Sio stuns on Soul Quest Records debut with warm, introspective ‘Losing Sleep’ EP
Sio’s debut outing on Soul Quest Records feels like a meeting that was always destined to happen. The acclaimed South African singer-songwriter, poet and DJ continues to evolve her unmistakable blend of deeply personal storytelling and soul-stirring vocal delivery, and ‘Losing Sleep’ captures an exciting new chapter as she joins forces with the London-based imprint... Read more »

Little Talk with Bogdan Ra
Lisbon-based DJ and producer Bogdan Ra opens an exciting new chapter with the release of ‘US 001,’ the debut EP on the newly launched US Records. Inspired by the unmistakable energy and atmosphere of Ibiza, the four-track release blends elements of ’70s disco, early 2000s pop, electro-clash and house into a collection designed to soundtrack... Read more »

Little Talk with Ben Evers & Najeh
‘Chica’ started as a two hour studio session between friends and turned into one of the biggest underground tracks of the summer. What began as an accidentally shared Dropbox folder led to Saoirse playing the track for months before Ben Evers and Najeh even knew, and eventually to a viral moment at Circoloco Thailand that... Read more »

Little Talk with DJ Soch
For more than four decades, DJ Soch has carried the spirit of house music with a quiet consistency that speaks louder than any spotlight. From early discoveries in a small Italian town to shaping underground communities across the country, his journey has been defined by curiosity, respect and a deep belief in the culture that... Read more »

Little Talk with Nightsteppaz
As Vibe Me To The Moon celebrates its landmark 50th catalog release, the independent imprint finds itself reflecting on a journey that has quietly unfolded over the past decade. What began as an outlet for Nightsteppaz’s own productions has evolved into a globally minded label with a growing reputation for championing deep, soulful, “fad-free” house... Read more »

Little Talk with Inámo, Wild Dark, & Ariaano
Years in the making, ‘Forgiv’e sees Inámo, Wild Dark, Ariaano, and Starving Yet Full come together for a collaboration built on creative trust rather than convenience. Out now via trueColors, the EP explores the space where emotive songwriting meets dancefloor-focused production, pairing the stirring title track with the deeper, more cinematic ‘Scenic Route.’ We spoke... Read more »

Little Talk with Emi Galvan
Argentine producer Emi Galvan returns to Sudbeat with ‘I Wish’, a three-track EP rooted in longing, restraint, and emotional release. Across ‘I Wish’, ‘Mily’, and ‘Boomera’, he moves from vulnerability to warmth and club-ready force, shaping a record that feels deeply personal while staying locked to the dancefloor. Speaking with When We Dip, Emi reflects... Read more »

Fort X Festival debuts at medieval Slovenian castle with Jimi Jules, Maceo Plex, Nic Fanciulli, Dixon, & more
A new boutique electronic music festival will make its debut this September as Fort X transforms Slovenia’s medieval Mokrice Castle into a day festival for underground house and techno. Taking place on 5th September 2026, the inaugural edition brings together Dixon, Maceo Plex, Jimi Jules, Âme DJ, Butch, Nic Fanciulli and more inside a medieval... Read more »

Artcore heads to Egypt for Starlight Festival showcase with Indira Paganotto, Paolo Ferrara, Valentinø, and more
Artcore is heading to Egypt bringing Indira Paganotto, Charlie Sparks, BIIA, Paolo Ferrara, Valentinø, Reblok and Juno to the No Sleep Giza Stage on Friday, October 9th. The showcase follows sold-out Artcore events at Hï Ibiza and [UNVRS], and marks the collective’s first appearance in Egypt. Starlight’s main festival nights take place October 9th and... Read more »

Black Coffee to headline BSH debut in Budapest with historic, open-air show at Buda Castle
Grammy Award-winning Black Coffee will headline an exclusive 2,000-cap open-air performance at Budapest’s UNESCO-listed Buda Castle on 14 August 2026, marking a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s leading electronic artists in an intimate and historic setting. Presented by BSH Events in partnership with local promoter City Takeover, the event marks BSH’s first-ever... Read more »

DGTL unveils expansive ADE 2026 return with Tinlicker, Folamour, Lane 8, & more
From October 22–25, DGTL returns to Amsterdam Dance Event with one of its most ambitious ADE programs to date. Across eight shows and two venues — the NDSM Warehouse and the Kromhouthal — the festival brand will showcase the many different faces of contemporary electronic music, from large-scale live performances and artist-led concepts to cutting-edge... Read more »

Amnesia Ibiza to host Aurora Stage takeover at Iceland Eclipse Festival in August 2026
Iceland Eclipse Festival announces Amnesia Ibiza Presents Pyramid at Iceland Eclipse, welcoming one of Ibiza’s most celebrated underground brands to the festival for a special Aurora Stage takeover on Thursday, August 13th. For more than five decades, Amnesia has stood at the forefront of global club culture, helping define Ibiza’s nightlife legacy while launching the... Read more »

Café Social B Hive brings coffee, music, and community together in Montréal’s Griffintown
Located in Montréal’s Griffintown neighborhood, Café Social B Hive is a community-focused café co-founded by Montreal DJ and producer Jares. Inspired by the concept of the “third place,” the project was created as a social space centered around quality coffee, music, and community. Music plays a central role in the identity of Café Social B... Read more »










































































































































































































