Podcasts

Premiere: 84 Avenue and SHERRNX bring the dream to Melody Of The Soul
84 Avenue has built a quiet but devoted following as a French producer and DJ crafting emotive electronic music at the crossroads of progressive and organic house, where atmosphere, texture and storytelling matter more than flash. For his latest outing he joins forces with fellow French talent SHERRNX, a sound engineer and producer who honed... Read more »

Interview: Atjazz reflects on decades of deep house, creative evolution, Freerange Records, and staying true to his sound
Martin Iveson, better known as Atjazz, has spent decades shaping the emotional core of deep house. His productions balance warmth, precision and soul in a way that has become instantly recognisable across dancefloors worldwide. With his new track ‘Love You Day One’ appearing on Freerange Records’ ‘Thirty Years Volume Three,’ he steps into a milestone... Read more »

Premiere: Ronnie Spiteri doubles up on a dream come true with Hot Creations
Some debuts feel inevitable, and this one has been more than a decade in the making. Southampton’s Ronnie Spiteri finally lands on Hot Creations with ‘Double Up’, a two-track release that captures his instinct for bold, energetic and character-driven club music. The connection runs deep: Ronnie has been a devoted fan of the imprint since... Read more »

Premiere: Kristin Velvet keeps her foot on the gas with ‘We Don’t Stop’ on Arms & Legs
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 »
Premiere: Matrixxman rewires Pixel Grip’s ‘Reason To Stay’ into a peak-time anthem
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 »

Premiere: Room Service serve up a sun soaked ‘Holiday’ on Future Romance
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 »

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 »

Groovecreator turns a Brooklyn night into a two hour masterclass
New York stalwart Groovecreator returns to When We Dip with something special: an exclusive listen of his full two hour live set, filmed in crisp 4K at his recent headline appearance at Unveiled in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on July 11th. Captured in front of a packed room, the performance is a snapshot of everything that has... Read more »

Horatio lands on There Is A Light with slick late-night roller, ‘The BadGuy Anthem’
Horatio lands on There Is A Light with ‘The BadGuy Anthem,’ a slick, groove-driven cut that showcases the Romanian producer’s unmistakable touch. Built around shuffling percussion, a rolling bassline, and a playful vocal hook, the track unfolds with effortless late-night energy, balancing minimalism with plenty of dancefloor appeal. Long respected for his refined take on... Read more »

Aiwaska & Milletrax return to Octopus Recordings with tension-laced new single ‘Firewall’
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 beautifully understated ‘Rosea,’ featuring remixes from D-Nox, Kamilo Sanclemente, & André Moret
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 »

Monastetiq & RHYME team up on inaugural GLUCOSE5.7 release, ‘Playa Rider’
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 »

Juan Hansen drops unapologetic debut single off upcoming album, ‘ULTRASONIDO’
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 »

Little Talk with Pete Herbert
Pete Herbert has spent more than two decades travelling, DJing and collecting musical impressions from across the world. His new album Far Flung distills those journeys into a vivid atmospheric travelogue shaped by coastlines, festivals, field recordings, and the people and places that left their mark. In this interview, he reflects on the stories behind... Read more »

Interview: Atjazz reflects on decades of deep house, creative evolution, Freerange Records, and staying true to his sound
Martin Iveson, better known as Atjazz, has spent decades shaping the emotional core of deep house. His productions balance warmth, precision and soul in a way that has become instantly recognisable across dancefloors worldwide. With his new track ‘Love You Day One’ appearing on Freerange Records’ ‘Thirty Years Volume Three,’ he steps into a milestone... Read more »

Little Talk with Orlando B
Few artists are as committed to the timeless values of deep house as Orlando B. Drawing inspiration from Detroit’s musical legacy and the warmth of ’90s production techniques, the London-based producer has steadily built a reputation for soulful, groove-led records that favour atmosphere over hype. As founder of Contemplate Recordings, he’s remained dedicated to music... Read more »

Little Talk with Room Service
There’s something about summer that lends itself naturally to music: warm nights, open skies, long days, and those fleeting hours between sunset and sunrise. For Room Service, those feelings came into focus during a trip to Gran Canaria in 2025, where the duo found themselves inspired by the island’s laid-back energy, ocean air, and unmistakable... Read more »

Little Talk with Sean McCabe
For more than two decades, Sean McCabe has carved out a distinctive place in soulful dance music, balancing deep-rooted influences with a restless curiosity that keeps his sound evolving. From his work as a DJ and producer to the growth of Good Vibrations from a Bristol party into a respected label, his approach has always... Read more »

Little Talk with Weekend Affair
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 »

Framework & unKommon join forces for Miami Art Week with ANOTR headline show
Framework and unKommon events, two independent event producers known for creating highly curated, immersive experiences, are joining forces during Miami Art Week for a special headline performance from internationally acclaimed Dutch electronic duo ANOTR. The event will take place on Friday, December 4, 2026, at a never-before-used venue at Watson Island Park, bringing together two... Read more »

YARD & WhoMadeWho bring The Moment to Portugal with Damian Lazarus, Dennis Cruz, DJ Tennis, Jimi Jules, & more
For the first time, Yard Portugal will host its end-of-season festival, ‘One Last Summer Dance’, in collaboration with The Moment, the Copenhagen-based festival brand founded by electronic trio WhoMadeWho, bringing two days of music, art and design to Yard’s White Sand Mountains in Setúbal from 11–12 September. Headlining both days, WhoMadeWho will perform a live... Read more »

Zamna announce return to Egypt’s Khoroum Valley and drop Phase 1 lineup
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 »

Australia’s Beyond The Valley drops 2026 lineup including KI/KI, Boys Noize, Skepta, & 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 announce 35th anniversary lineup, featuring Kerri Chandler, Moodymann, Loco Dice, & 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 »

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 »











































































































































































































