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Little Talk with Claxy
With ‘Underwater,’ Claxy open 2026 by diving deeper into both movement and meaning. The Brazil-born, Germany-based duo blend melancholic indie dance and melodic house with Maculelê-inspired rhythms, funk-leaning percussion, and bilingual intimacy — creating a track that feels equally at home in sunset sets and inward moments. Written over nearly four years, ‘Underwater’ captures a... Read more »

Little Talk with Msystem & Toxo
Msystem & Toxo are producers and sound engineers who have been quietly shaping dancefloors for over a decade. They return to The Disco Express with ‘Feeling Underground,’ a two-track EP that leans into the raw, human side of nu-disco and soulful house. Featuring the powerful vocals of Fatimah Provillon, both tracks are crafted entirely from... Read more »

Luminescu lands on Archipel with shamanic debut album ‘Onirythmies I – Rêveries Australes’
Born in Montreal and shaped by the tactile traditions of Musique Concrète and Romanian minimalism, Luminescu (aka Louis Kutarba) has long operated at the edges of electronic music’s more psychedelic and exploratory currents. Drawing influence from figures like Ricardo Villalobos, Herck, and Pierre Henry, his productions feel less concerned with genre and more with sensation... Read more »

Audio Obscura Festival announces 2026 return and drops Phase 1 lineup featuring Honey Dijon, Chris Stussy, Folamour, & more
Pioneering, boundary-breaking electronic events producer Audio Obscura announces the return of its flagship Audio Obscura Festival at the UNESCO World Heritage site Van Nelle Factory in Rotterdam. Following its completely sold-out first edition in 2024 the one-off, open-air showcase returns in 2026, marking the next chapter in Audio Obscura’s development as a truly unique cultural... Read more »

Tiga & Boys Noize team up on Turbo Recordings with unapologetic new single, ‘HOT WIFE’
Written in Berlin alongside Boys Noize, ‘HOT WIFE’S’ unapologetic pop sensibility is something that Tiga wrestled with nightly: “You reach a point where making unassailably cool dance records can lead to diminishing returns. In a way, it’s the safest thing you can do. You can’t live in fear that a man in a fedora is... Read more »

Little Talk with Volac
With their new single ‘Outta Space’ now out on NELEVEN, Volac continue to refine their playful yet heavyweight approach to tech-house. Known for blending groove-driven energy with clear, accessible ideas, the duo have built a sound that’s instantly recognisable while constantly evolving. We caught up with them to discuss the new track, their creative dynamic... Read more »

Interview: Soul Clap reflect on two decades of dancefloor culture, creative evolution, and ‘Drowning In Your Love’
Few duos have left as deep or enduring a mark on house and funk culture as Charles Levine and Eli Goldstein, aka Soul Clap, whose influence spans decades of dancefloors, labels, and community-driven projects. Fresh off the release of ‘Drowning In Your Love’ on Freerange Records, the pair check in to reflect on their journey... Read more »

Siege inaugurates UNDRSIEGE Recordings with infectious house gem, ‘OKAY’
Siege launches UNDRSIEGE Recordings with ‘OKAY,’ the first release on his new imprint and the beginning of a fresh chapter. Built around a classic house bassline and a mesmerising vocal, ‘OKAY’ delivers a groove that’s both patient and effective. An infectious melody moves through the arrangement, keeping the track locked into the dancefloor while leaving... Read more »

Joyce Muniz & ANDRE VII join forces on Kompakt with powerful new cut, ‘Freeze’
Brazilian born, Vienna raised Joyce Muniz joins forces with Mexico City producer ANDRE VII for ‘Freeze,’ a powerful hi-NRG collaboration out January 23rd via acclaimed German imprint Kompakt Exklusiv. The release marks the first of a two-part EP, bringing together Joyce’s decade of credibility building with ANDRE VII’s international momentum from performances at Sónar, Glastonbury, and... Read more »

Echolocation & Faye Meana land on There Is A Light Explorations with textured and immersive new single, ‘So Badly’
Echolocation and Faye Meana team up on There Is A Light Explorations with the atmospheric afro house single, ‘So Badly.’ Built around expressive vocals and carefully layered rhythms, the track unfolds at a measured pace, favouring depth and subtle emotional pull over immediacy. Textured, warm and quietly immersive, ‘So Badly’ settles into a mood-led space... Read more »