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Premiere: Eli Escobar & Nomi Ruiz explore loss, grief, & connection on collaborative ‘Love Louder’ LP, via Razor-N-Tape
The long-standing collaboration between influential dance music selector/DJ/producer Eli Escobar and critically acclaimed vocalist/songwriter Nomi Ruiz has been years in the making. The two Puerto Rican New York natives’ first collaboration in 2011 ‘Desire,’ released on Stretch Armstrong’s Plant Music, was an electrifying club track turned torch song. They’ve since featured on one each other’s... Read more »

Premiere: Nicolas Viana stuns on his own Sendas with contrasting, layered new single, ‘Luminor’
Nicolas Viana presents new single, ‘Luminor,’ distilling his deep connection to groove, emotion, and storytelling. Known for past releases on acclaimed labels like Renaissance, Plattenbank, and Plaisirs Sonores, Nicolas returns to his own imprint, Sendas, with a track that feels both personal and powerful. Born from one of those rare studio sessions where everything flows ... Read more »

Paradise in the City announce stage-by-stage lineup with Bedouin, Franky Wah, & Archie Hamilton joining the festivities
Bedouin, Franky Wah and Archie Hamilton will now join an impressive house and techno roster already set for the Boston Manor Park debut on Saturday 2nd August, further cementing Paradise in the City as one of the most unmissable in the UK festival calendar. Paradise in the City also reveals the cutting-edge production and lineup... Read more »

DJ Hydra debuts on OVAVA Music with emotionally-charged, afrocentric ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’ EP
A rising force in the Afro House scene, DJ Hydra’s ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’ marks OVAVA Music’s 8th release. Having gained serious momentum in the run-up to his debut single release ‘Bamidele,’ this two-track EP further establishes DJ Hydra’s position as one of the genre’s most exciting new talents. The emotionally charged track ‘Moyo Wa Upendo’... Read more »

When We Dip 180 mixed by Brian Cid
Imagination is the one thing no one can take away from Brian Cid. It does not matter if he produces Melodic Techno, Organic, Deep Tech, or Progressive House; Brian makes sure it sounds profound. Genres are not an obstacle for this dance scholar. Brian Cid (born in NY, raised in Dominican Republic, based in Berlin)... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by Melon Bomb
Ibiza’s much-loved DJ collective Melon Bomb mark a major milestone this year with the launch of their own imprint, Melon Bomb Records. The new label officially landed last month, coinciding with the group’s 10th anniversary and a decade spent shaping some of the island’s most iconic dancefloors. First up on Melon Bomb Records was two... Read more »

Select Cuts 345 mixed by Karla Blum
If movies have taught us anything in the last 10 years, it’s that we all love an origin story. Karla Blum is just such an artist. Shiny and new, her eyes bright with possibility, she embarks upon her sonic journey with steely determination. She has an edge, though. Being born and raised in Berlin means... Read more »

Premiere: CLOSE PROXIMITY captivate on MINITEL with contemplative, trance-influenced ‘Pure Ascendance’ EP
After an unforgettable 2024 with the launch of MINITEL, the label is excited kick off this new year with UK duo CLOSE PROXIMITY and the talented Frankfurt-based producer MARUWA. CLOSE PROXIMITY was formed in late 2024 by Frank Brady and Demack. Their mission? Crafting distinctive progressive music blending proto house, techno, and trance influences. ‘Pure... Read more »

Little Talk with Le Hutin
Le Hutin’s 26 track album, ‘Love Is The Answer’ came to fruition on June 12th, showcasing the wide range of Le Hutin’s multiple influences. Not willing to be glued to a purely house music release, he keeps house — his favorite genre — as the absolute core of the project, around which everything revolves, keeping... Read more »

Tixr & Zamna strike significant partnership for 2025 expansion and festival ticket sales
Tixr, a global ticketing leader modernizing live event commerce, today announced a multi-year partnership with Zamna Entertainment Mexico, the internationally celebrated electronic music festival brand based in Tulum. Passes and experience packages for Zamna Festival, the brand’s flagship event, are on sale now exclusively through Tixr. The deal marks one of the most significant partnerships in Tixr’s... Read more »