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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 »

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 »

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 »

Some tracks are built for a single season. ‘Distant Memories’ has turned out to be something else entirely. Since Hernan Cattaneo and Hicky & Kalo first released it on Watergate Records in the spring of 2024, the collaboration has gathered 1.4 million plays, earned a nomination for Underground Dance Single of the Year at the... 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 »

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 »

Known for his work within the Belgian hip-hop scene, Brussels-based producer DAÏKO is opening up a new chapter in his musical journey with ‘+++,’ his first electronic EP, released via Just Begun Records. Across three tracks, DAÏKO explores the meeting point between electro, footwork, juke, and Jersey Club, bringing together fast-paced rhythms, soulful melodies, and... Read more »