Reviews

Drifting into view from the I AM YOU cosmos, Deer Jade’s ‘Cosmic Cruiser’ EP blends funky grooves, raw emotion, and cosmic energy into an enchanting three-track journey. Led by the title track before flowing through ‘Anti Gravity’ and the hypnotic ‘Echoes of Eternity,’ the release sees Deer Jade pushing her signature sound further while continuing... Read more »

Balancing dark textures with an uplifting sense of momentum, ‘You Were Never Mine’ showcases Magit Cacoon’s distinctive ability to channel emotion through the dancefloor. Timeless and immersive, the track is crafted for both late-night journeys and peak-time moments alike. Built on powerful grooves, atmospheric depth, and a driving pulse, the record unfolds through tension, movement,... Read more »

PFL76 and Gabey reunite for ‘Falling For You’, a melodic house and techno cut that arrives as the second release on their own imprint, Wide Shut Records. Following the label’s debut single ‘Clockwork’, the Montréal duo continues to shape a sound that feels equally at home on the dancefloor and in quieter, more reflective moments.... Read more »

Saintbull and Denes Toth unleash ‘Epilepsia’ on Octopus Recordings – a peak-time weapon that wastes no time making its intentions clear. Driven by a pounding low end, rolling percussion, and acid-soaked synth work that twists and builds with relentless intensity, the track thrives on tension and release. Equal parts raw and refined, ‘Epilepsia’ delivers the... Read more »

Making his debut on There Is A Light Records, London-born, Liverpool-based Antss arrives with ‘Dance Energy’ – an addictive slice of house laced with lots of bounce. Winding, mind-bending sounds snake through deep basslines while clipped vocal rhythms lock into the groove, creating the perfect balance of heady psychedelia and peak-time movement. Bold, infectious and... Read more »

Nicolas Viana makes his Sprout debut with ‘Cosmos,’ a two-track EP that showcases his groove-driven, melodic sensibility. The title track unfolds through hypnotic rhythms, evolving melodies, and expansive atmospheres, while ‘Strange Dancer’ leans deeper into the dancefloor with driving percussion and a rolling, late-night energy. Thoughtfully crafted and rich in detail, ‘Cosmos’ finds Viana balancing... Read more »

Australian producer Marcus Santoro returns to WTR for his first release of 2026, teaming up with rising Italian trio Hoodia on their new single ‘YOU.’ Balancing euphoric progressive house melodies with deeper grooves and a contemporary club edge, ‘YOU’ captures the emotion, scale and energy that have become central to Santoro’s sound. Built around an... 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 »

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 »

Ricart Maria and Madison Park come together on ‘Natural Philosophy,’ a groove-driven collaboration landing via There Is A Light that places subtlety and atmosphere at the forefront. Built around rolling percussion, a warm, weighty low-end, and delicately woven vocal elements, the record favours restraint over excess, allowing its hypnotic rhythm to do the heavy lifting.... Read more »