Kristin Velvet has made a habit of keeping dancefloors busy. The Berlin-based Australian has enjoyed a standout year with releases on Hot Creations, Exit Strategy and Arms & Legs, and she now returns to the latter with ‘We Don’t Stop / Grand Prix’, another heavyweight two-tracker for Daniel Steinberg’s much-loved Berlin imprint. Our premiere pick... Read more »

Matrixxman has long been one of American techno’s most dependable exports. The San Francisco bred producer broke through with his 2015 debut album ‘Homesick’ on Ghostly International and has since delivered club weaponry for revered imprints like Dekmantel and Aus Music, building a reputation for sleek, functional grooves wrapped in a sci-fi sheen. His latest... Read more »

There is a particular kind of magic that unfolds when a live electronic act steps into the studio armed with nothing but hardware and an idea, and German duo Room Service have spent more than a decade perfecting exactly that craft. Formed in Frankfurt back in 2012 by Marco Gorek and Herr Rossi, the pair... Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Aiwaska and Milletrax return to Octopus Recordings with ‘Firewall,’ a tension-laced production built around a freight train low end that locks into relentless forward momentum from the first bar. Where the duo’s architecture leans industrial and precise, Aquarius Heaven’s deep, raw vocal presence introduces something more visceral – a grounded, commanding force that cuts through... Read more »

Artic White returns to Sprout with ‘Rosea,’ a beautifully understated release that drifts through organic textures, floating melodies, and lush progressive grooves with effortless elegance. The package is elevated further by two standout remixes, with label boss D-Nox teaming up with Kamilo Sanclemente for a deeper, more driving interpretation, while André Moret delivers a captivating... Read more »

Following acclaimed releases on Last Night on Earth, Siona Records, Octopus Recordings, Einmusika, and Black Hole Recordings, Ukrainian artist Monastetiq launches a new label, GLUCOSE5.7. Its debut release, ‘Playa Rider,’ sees Monastetiq team up with Tokyo-based vocalist RHYME for a cinematic cut inspired by travels and the track’s debut at Burning Man. Driving saw bass,... Read more »

One of the most explosive moments on the ‘ULTRASONIDO,’ album, ‘Neon Maze’ is Juan Hansen at his most direct. Built unapologetically for the dancefloor, the track channels the euphoric disorientation of a night out, where flashing lights, movement, and momentum blur into a hypnotic rush. Rather than searching for an escape, it embraces the freedom... Read more »

Emerging from the far reaches of the I AM YOU cosmos comes the label’s most expansive transmission yet: ‘ALL OF US 001,’ a 10-track compilation bringing together artists from across its ever-growing sonic galaxy. From deep-space grooves to euphoric lift-offs, the collection explores the full spectrum of the imprint’s sound – funky, emotional, genre-defying, and... Read more »

Kintar lands on WTR With ‘ZUMBAE,’ blending tribal grooves, organic percussion, and cinematic atmospheres into a powerful dancefloor journey. Built around hypnotic rhythms and evolving textures, the track gradually builds tension while maintaining a deep emotional connection. Balancing ancestral influences with modern electronic production, ‘ZUMBAE’ captures Kintar’s signature sound: immersive, energetic, and designed to unite... Read more »

Weekend Affair have spent more than a decade shaping a sound that feels both intimate and expansive, pairing French lyrics with electronic textures that travel effortlessly from dancefloors to quiet, late-night moments.  As they revisit their breakthrough track ‘Duel’ for its anniversary edition, Cyril and Louis reflect on the evolution of their songwriting, the creative... Read more »

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 »

‘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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Zamna is set to return to Egypt’s Khoroum Valley from the 20th – 22nd November, expanding the desert festival experience to a 20,000-capacity event. Set within one of the Middle East’s most dramatic natural landscapes, the festival will feature a first wave lineup including Sasha, John Digweed, Mind Against, Korolova, MRAK, Mëstiza and SHIMZA. Originating... Read more »

Beyond The Valley, Australia’s largest multi-day music festival, has revealed the lineup for its  11th edition. After selling out in under an hour last year, BTV is returning to the stunning Barunah Plains from 28 December through 1 January to kick off its second decade. Leading the 2026/27 lineup is global dance music powerhouse John... Read more »

Ministry of Sound will mark its 35th birthday with a weekend-long celebration at its London home on 2nd and 3rd October 2026. Few clubs remain at the forefront of electronic music after 35 years, and the birthday programming aims to represent the breadth of genres and generations that have defined Ministry of Sound’s dancefloor. Across... Read 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 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 »

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 »