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Fresh off the release of her latest single, ‘Runaway,’ we caught up with LEA KEY to discuss the inspiration behind the track, the importance of embracing new beginnings, and bringing her immersive KEY MOMENTS event back to her hometown of Hamburg. From personal growth to creating meaningful connections through music, she reflects on the moments... Read more »

Circle of Life welcomes Montreal-based artist Dexter Crowe for his debut on the label with the ‘Secret’ EP, and today When We Dip is proud to premiere the title track. Australian-born and now rooted in Montreal, Dexter Crowe has become a familiar name across the city’s underground, with deep ties to the local collective scene... Read more »

Temple Tears returns to his own imprint GURU with ‘Let’s Talk About Me’, a track that distills everything that makes his sound so recognisable. A vintage organ riff grabs attention from the very first bar, quickly met by a pitch-shifting bassline that injects movement and attitude into the groove. Striking a balance between classic Power... Read more »

Beauty and the Beat has long stood as a beacon for deep musical curiosity, analogue devotion and community-driven dance culture. What began as a party built on warmth, openness and an exceptional sound system has grown into a label dedicated to preserving and presenting timeless music on vinyl. In this interview, the BATB crew reflect... Read more »

Decent Rides return with ‘Like We Do,’ a four-track excursion through deep house, tech house, and cosmic grooves that lands as Fortunea Records’ first release after a brief hiatus. It’s a fitting comeback for the Austrian imprint, pairing the label’s refined underground sensibilities with the seasoned touch of the Bavarian duo, whose catalogue already stretches... Read more »

Fresh off his contribution to Lumière Noire Records’ ‘DESTIINO (Yuksek) – rem(ii)xes (EP)’, we caught up with German producer Lauer to discuss his approach to reimagining music, the philosophy behind his productions, and the stories that have shaped his distinctive sound. From his punk and skateboarding roots to the mystery of Pyramide III Studios and... Read more »

There are few names in progressive house that carry the weight of Hernán Cattáneo. The Argentine maestro has spent decades shaping the global sound of the genre, and now he returns to Balance alongside fellow Argentine talent Tom Pavicich for ‘Bloom,’ a luminous highlight taken from the brand new compilation ‘This Is Balance Croatia 2026.’... Read more »

DownJazz Records has always lived at the crossroads of New York grit and Detroit soul, but with’ Lush Grooves – Vol. 1, 2, 3,’ founder David Schwartz pushes that lineage into a new era.  What began as a live soul-jazz album soon expanded into a sprawling, three-volume remix odyssey shaped by an intergenerational cast of... Read more »

A new independent imprint is emerging from Montréal with a vision that extends beyond the dancefloor. Founded by creative partners PFL76 and Gabey, Wide Shut Records makes its debut with Clockwork—a hypnotic and thought-provoking first release that introduces both the label’s sonic direction and its broader artistic philosophy. Designed as more than just a platform... Read more »

Philippa has long been a quietly influential force in Berlin’s electronic music landscape, a producer whose work balances emotional depth, harmonic richness and dancefloor intuition. With the launch of her new label, Panther Cuts, she steps into a new chapter of creative autonomy. We caught up with her to talk evolution, process, collaboration and the... Read more »