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There are few things more exciting in dance music than uncovering a forgotten recording with a story to tell. Enter Hudson People, the legendary disco project behind the much-loved classic ‘Trip to Your Mind,’ who return with a very special release in the shape of ‘Hold On,’ featuring the previously unheard vocals of Rickey Owens.... Read more »

Viktop has been building one of the more quietly compelling stories in American organic house. Originally from Miami, where he spent years as a resident at the much loved Do Not Sit On The Furniture, he now calls Denver home and holds a residency at Zodiac Hause. His sets are built on warm melodies, groovy... Read more »

Legendary producer Radio Slave makes his first appearance on Dirtybird with a pair of official remixes of Sacha Robotti and Blakkat’s ‘The Flood.’ The latest reimagination from Sacha’s debut album ‘I, ROBOTTI’ brings one of underground dance music’s most respected figures into the Dirtybird flock, extending the album’s exchange between the artists and sounds that... Read more »

Turkish-Italian producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Carlita releases her sophomore album, ‘Telepathy,’ out now via Ninja Tune. Featuring Justine Skye and SOFI TUKKER, the project expands Carlita’s club-rooted sound through pop songwriting and a broad cast of collaborators. ‘Telepathy,’ as Carlita describes it, is “thinking about somebody or something with no attempt at possessing that thing,... Read more »

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 »