Afro House

Toronto-born and Bali-based, Brodie Nero has spent the last few years building one of the more well-travelled catalogues in house music. A DJ, producer and the founder of KONTRAS Records, he moves comfortably between melodic, afro and deeper shades of the genre, and his sets from Bali have become a calling card of their own.... Read more »

Some house records are built for peak time and some are built for the drive home. ‘You & I’ belongs firmly to the second group, a warm and unhurried cut made for golden hour, open windows and the last long nights of summer. Re.You and Bonader give the groove plenty of room to breathe, layering... Read more »

Robin M returns to his own Ulu Records with the ‘Solstice’ EP, showcasing his signature approach to club music, where drums, groove and melody come together to create records that carry both energy and emotion. The title track, ‘Solstice’, pairs driving drums with soaring strings, inspired by the moment night gives way to day. Built... Read more »

Italian producers Lorenzo Marenna and Alex Silvestri make their debut on NON MERCI MUSIC with ‘Don’t Look Back’, a driving Afro house club record built on hypnotic percussion and warm grooves. Balancing emotional depth with undeniable dancefloor energy, the track delivers a timeless groove designed for late-night moments and open-minded selectors. ‘Don’t Look Back’ is... Read more »

Kintar lands on WTR With ‘ZUMBAE,’ blending tribal grooves, organic percussion, and cinematic atmospheres into a powerful dancefloor journey. Built around hypnotic rhythms and evolving textures, the track gradually builds tension while maintaining a deep emotional connection. Balancing ancestral influences with modern electronic production, ‘ZUMBAE’ captures Kintar’s signature sound: immersive, energetic, and designed to unite... Read more »

Few voices in contemporary electronic music are as instantly recognisable as Lazarusman’s. The South African spoken-word artist, poet, vocalist and songwriter has spent more than a decade expanding the narrative possibilities of dance music, bringing lyrical depth, social commentary and emotional honesty to club culture. Through acclaimed collaborations with artists including Stimming, FKA Mash, Johannes... Read more »

Eli Fola lands on his Tech Afrique imprint with ‘Adoration,’ a Lagos-born single shaped during his recent homecoming run. Completed following sets at ElementHouse and Sunday Service, the track channels a raw, immediate energy – part spiritual, part physical. Blending gospel, Yoruba roots, and the influence of Black American house, ‘Adoration’ moves as both prayer... Read more »

Beatfreak Recordings continues its long running story with release number 421, and the Spanish institution lines up something truly special for the occasion. Vienna based producer Darksidevinyl arrives on the imprint with a brand new EP titled ‘Mwanga’, a record that captures the pure essence of the Afro Melodic sound while pushing the label’s identity... Read more »

Joezi launches his brand new imprint BTRFLY FX in style, joining forces with Rbør and Berin on a soulful new single titled ‘Landing Zone’. The globally influential Afro house tastemaker has already shaped the modern landscape of the genre with over 60 releases on labels such as Madorasindahouse, Wired and Go Deeva, while his global... Read more »

Electronic duo Fairplay unveil their latest single ‘Amanzi’ on WTR, the forward-thinking imprint from MDLBEAST Records. Marking their first release on the label, the track arrives as a bold statement from the Jordanian pair. First premiered while supporting Keinemusik at the historic Qasr Al-Mushatta, ‘Amanzi’ unfolds through a dynamic groove that sustains energy from start... Read more »