Genres

Premiere: DRAV gets remix treatment by Greg Ochman for ‘Morning’ on Sketches
There is a particular kind of warmth that only the best organic house can capture, and ‘Morning’ by Moroccan artist DRAV holds it from the very first bar. Originally from Tangier and now based in France, DRAV built this track on a light, pulsating rhythm, layering subtle guitar lines, airy arpeggios, catchy marimba and warm... Read more »

Premiere: Yamil and Martin HERRS reach an emotional high on Renaissance
Renaissance turns its attention to Spain for REN26164, welcoming the combined artistry of Yamil and Martin HERRS for their first joint outing on the iconic British label. Two of the country’s most compelling producers, both have built reputations on refined, emotive productions that have earned support from a remarkable cross section of DJs, from Solomun,... Read more »

Premiere: Oliver Huntemann turns up the pressure with ‘Brutal’ on Senso Sounds
Few names carry the weight that Oliver Huntemann does in techno. For more than two decades, the Hamburg producer has shaped the genre with a sound built on precision, restraint and a relentless sense of forward motion, and on his own Senso Sounds imprint he continues to set the standard for the music he helped... Read more »

Premiere: Barberio follows the echo on Melody Of the Soul
Barberio is back on Melody Of the Soul, and this time he arrives with a full body of work that confirms just how naturally he moves between organic and progressive house. A DJ and producer whose sound leans on melodic textures and powerful kicks, he has a gift for pulling dancefloor dwellers straight into the... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by The Illustrated Man
To celebrate the release of his debut album on ILINX, the label headed by Sasha Carassi, The Illustrated Man has recorded an exclusive new mix for our Prima Lux series. Born in Yerevan and now based in Dubai, The Illustrated Man builds his world at the meeting point of cinema, visual art and literary science... Read more »

SAM SHI joins forces with Nico Szabo & Aske Izan on ‘Aside’ via Anjunadeep Explorations
Los Angeles-based artist and producer SAM SHI appears as the featured vocalist on a new two-track release alongside Buenos Aires producer Nico Szabo and Basque DJ and producer Aske Izan, out now via Anjunadeep Explorations. The double single, comprising ‘Aside’ and ‘Paranoid,’ maps the full emotional arc of a relationship across two distinct sonic worlds,... Read more »

Carl Cox crowned with OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List
Carl Cox, one of the most iconic and beloved figures in dance music has today been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List, receiving an OBE in recognition of his services to music. The award is a landmark moment not only for Carl himself, but for the global dance music community he has championed throughout... Read more »

Little Talk with Jéroboam
Jéroboam aren’t just another big-band funk outfit – they’re a living, breathing ecosystem of groove. Born from the long-running tribute project Echoes Of, the Paris-based 11-piece has transformed years of studying the greats into a bold, contemporary funk identity of their own. Their debut LP marks a decisive leap: a band stepping out of homage... Read more »

TULVAN ushers in new chapter on There Is A Light with ‘WGD’
TULVAN ushers in a new chapter with ‘WGD,’ his latest offering on The Archer’s label There Is A Light. Rooted in the hypnotic pulse of Ro-minimal and deep tech, the Romanian producer delivers a tightly wound cut built for immersive dancefloor moments and powerful sound systems alike. Carefully refined modular elements and textured grooves give... Read more »

Mil Jes flips Simon Doty into a rolling groove for Recess
Simon Doty’s ‘Reflex’ gets a fresh workout here, with Dutch producer Mil Jes reshaping the original into a deep, tech-leaning groove steeped in vintage house. Where the original leaned on Simon Doty’s signature blend of analog warmth and emotive melody, this remix strips things back to the essentials and points them squarely at the dancefloor.... Read more »