Italian house mainstay Federico Scavo returns to his own AREA 94 Records with ‘Beat Beat’, a fresh collaboration with fellow countryman Francesco Palla. Landing on November 13th, the single is a high-energy house cut built with the peak of the night in mind. A punchy rhythmic foundation and a relentless groove carry the track from... Read more »

Nicolas Rada is back on Global Underground with ‘Seagull Sign’, a three track EP of high end progressive house that lands on November 13th. Alongside the title track and ‘Bernoulli’, the release features ‘Febo’, the cut we are proud to premiere today on When We Dip. ‘Febo’ shows the Argentine producer doing what he does... Read more »

Viktop has been building one of the more quietly compelling stories in American organic house. Originally from Miami, where he spent years as a resident at the much loved Do Not Sit On The Furniture, he now calls Denver home and holds a residency at Zodiac Hause. His sets are built on warm melodies, groovy... Read more »

Few artists in electronic music can claim a stage list quite like Michael Canitrot’s. Through his Monumental Tour, the French DJ and producer has turned the Eiffel Tower, Mont-Saint-Michel, the Palais-Royal and the reopening celebrations of Notre-Dame de Paris into dancefloors, and this past summer he carried the concept across the Atlantic with Liberty Lights,... Read more »

Movement Recordings welcomes back one of its most trusted regulars as Maze 28 delivers ‘The Observer’, a powerful two-track EP that arrives alongside remixes from label boss Tash with Simos Tagias, and from Ricky Ryan with Futura City. The title track ‘The Observer’ opens the release with a tension-filled narrative. Built around undulating basslines and... Read more »

Berlin veteran Andreas Henneberg lands on Plump Records with ‘Feels Good’, a confident slice of house with a strong indie dance flavour and a groove that gets under your skin. Crisp percussion and hypnotic vocals drive the track forward, while a precisely arranged flow keeps things moving from start to finish. The result strikes a... Read more »

Argentine producer Mayro returns with a darker, edgier shade of progressive house on his new ‘Want You’ EP, landing on Sprout with two cuts that balance driving energy and atmospheric depth. Based in Buenos Aires, Mayro has built a reputation for blending the immersive qualities of progressive with a sleek, club-focused sensibility, and this latest... Read more »

Juan Atkins, the Detroit visionary widely regarded as the originator of techno, has died at the age of 64. His management agency, Greensmith Artists, confirmed the news on 1st November. According to Resident Advisor, Atkins was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Mexico City, where he had been scheduled to play YuYu Cine Club... Read more »

Prima Lux returns with Milan-based duo Elbio & Denis, who step up with an hour of rolling, detail-driven tech house built for the heart of the night. Fresh off the launch of their new label No Eyes On Us, the pair deliver a mix that moves from deep, hypnotic grooves to sharp peak-time energy, weaving... Read more »

French producer Captain Mustache returns with ‘Acid Fury’, the first single from his fifth album ‘Metal Body’, out on the legendary International Deejay Gigolo Records. After previous albums on Kompakt and Mobilee, this new chapter feels like a true homecoming for the artist, who describes the label as his “madeleine de Proust”. Gigolo is the... Read more »

Inspired by the energy and connections of Amsterdam Dance Event, Sri Lankan imprint Synthesis Recordings returns with the second edition of its annual celebration of the island’s underground electronic music scene. Titled ‘Sri Lanka x Amsterdam Vol. 2’, the various artists compilation brings together five progressive house productions that connect established names with emerging talents... Read more »

Kyiv-based DJ and producer Lola Kimchi steps onto GLUCOSE5.7 with ‘Cadillac’, a standout contribution to ‘HYPOGLYCEMIA 1.0’, the very first compilation from the young label. Bringing together an international cast of artists across four tracks, the VA is a sweet introduction to the sound the imprint has been building since its launch. ‘Cadillac’ draws from... Read more »

What sprung from the fertile Swedish techno scene of the mid-‘90s has not only become the genre’s most influential and highest selling label, but a culture-defining movement. Just ask the millions who listen to Drumcode Radio each week or the hordes of ravers who attend Drumcode branded events and festivals across Europe, North and South... Read more »

There are few things more exciting in dance music than uncovering a forgotten recording with a story to tell. Enter Hudson People, the legendary disco project behind the much-loved classic ‘Trip to Your Mind,’ who return with a very special release in the shape of ‘Hold On,’ featuring the previously unheard vocals of Rickey Owens.... Read more »

Legendary producer Radio Slave makes his first appearance on Dirtybird with a pair of official remixes of Sacha Robotti and Blakkat’s ‘The Flood.’ The latest reimagination from Sacha’s debut album ‘I, ROBOTTI’ brings one of underground dance music’s most respected figures into the Dirtybird flock, extending the album’s exchange between the artists and sounds that... Read more »

Turkish-Italian producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Carlita releases her sophomore album, ‘Telepathy,’ out now via Ninja Tune. Featuring Justine Skye and SOFI TUKKER, the project expands Carlita’s club-rooted sound through pop songwriting and a broad cast of collaborators. ‘Telepathy,’ as Carlita describes it, is “thinking about somebody or something with no attempt at possessing that thing,... Read more »

STAY GOLDEN joins forces with Bali-based duo Belyi & Kirr for ‘4EVER,’ a two-track EP released on independent label m.MESSIAH. Created in Bali, the EP reflects the shared musical language that has developed between the three producers. Moving between indie dance, indie tech, and melodic house, the release combines emotional depth and immersive atmospheres with... Read more »

Germany-based, Greek-born DJ and producer GIORG brings ‘Socado’ to There Is A Light, drawing on his rhythm-driven approach to underground house and tech house. A heavyweight minimal deep tech cut, the track is anchored by a thick, rolling bassline, while sharp percussion and tightly arranged rhythms keep things moving with a steady sense of purpose.... Read more »

Spicy Sofi is a Paris-based DJ, producer, engineer and live performer, co-founder of Morninglory, half of Vigilance Zero and creator of SOFI AIRLINES. We sat down with him to discuss his Sofi Airlines project. We delve deep into how his aliases allow him to express himself and the inspiration behind his carefully curated projects. WWD:... Read more »

Liverpool has always had a way of producing DJs who play with their chest out, and Matrefakt carry that spirit as well as anyone right now. Tony and Zac grew up on house music at home, caught the tail end of the legendary Cream parties, and have spent close to a decade turning those early... Read more »

Soul Quest Records opens a fresh chapter with ‘Re:Quest Vol.1’, a new remix series that revisits the label’s growing back catalogue, bringing fresh perspectives to music that already holds a special place in its story. Staying true to the label’s signature blend of deep, soulful house, jazz influences and broken beat, the four-track release brings... Read more »

Dutch producer Joost van der Vleuten has spent close to two decades refining a deep, atmospheric take on progressive music under his Namatjira alias, with releases on labels such as Anjunadeep, Sudbeat and Manual Music along the way. He now makes his debut on Tales Of Romance with the Delier EP, a two-track showcase that... Read more »

Aaron and Barak’s creative partnership began with a chance meeting on Koh Phangan in 2017, eventually growing into a shared musical vision shaped by years of friendship and studio experimentation.  Their latest collaboration, ‘Cruise CNTRL,’ is a reflection of that natural chemistry, built around a driving groove, hypnotic textures, and subtle psychedelic details. Rather than... Read more »

Kassian have never been easy to pin down. Drawing from techno, garage, breaks and beyond, the London duo have built a reputation for following instinct rather than genre boundaries.  Their new EP, ‘Gradients,’ finds them embracing a brighter, more melodic sound while retaining the weight and energy that has always defined their work.  We caught... Read more »

Time Warp kicks off its 2027 calendar in Mannheim, with 49 artists confirmed for its main  edition on 3rd April at its longstanding home at Maimarktgelände. The programme will run  from Saturday evening into the following Sunday afternoon. As always at Time Warp, every  floor has its own character, where music, light and space interlock. ... Read more »

Ten years ago, a former Dominican sanctuary on Saint-Denis Street reopened its doors as Livart, a non-profit contemporary arts centre built on the idea that art, heritage and community belong under the same roof. On Friday, November 13, 2026, the Montreal institution celebrates its 10th anniversary by opening its entire building for one night, with... Read more »

Zamna Tulum will mark 10 years with an anniversary season running from 31 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, returning to the jungle setting where it first began. Six event nights bring club brands, artists and large-scale productions to the Mexican Caribbean. Since its first edition in 2017, Zamna has grown from a gathering in... Read more »

Following the historic election victory of Serbia’s student-led movement for freedom and justice, which ended more than a decade of political dominance by Aleksandar Vučić’s ruling party, EXIT Festival has officially announced its return to Serbia. Founded in 2000 as a student movement fighting for democracy and peace, EXIT grew into one of Europe’s leading... Read more »

In 2027, Igloofest returns from January 14 to February 6 for its 19th edition, wilder than ever! The festival will take over Montreal’s Old Port, bringing together nearly 100,000 festivalgoers for an explosive lineup. Under the theme “Face the Beast,” Igloofest invites the crowd to brave the bitter cold and unleash their party instincts. Leading... Read more »

From noon on Saturday October 24th to noon on Sunday October 25th,  Silenctio, Institut Du Monde, and Reference Festival welcome Richie Hawtin and John Gerrard for an event in which the exhibition carries on through the night. Staged during Art Basel Paris, the 24-hour programme brings together a conversation, the installation infin.1.iridescent.stream, and a MINUS+... Read more »