Reviews

There Is A Light label boss The Archer delivers ‘Got 2 Give 2 Get Love,’ joined by a standout remix from Liquid Rose. With sultry, old-school funk-infused groove built around a rubbery bassline and soaring falsetto vocals, the track resonates as much emotionally as it does on the dancefloor. ‘Got 2 Give 2 Get Love’... Read more »

It’s been a long time coming, but Eli Nissan finally returns to Balance Music with the ‘Empty Sky’ EP, a two-track release filled with melodic bliss. On the title track, the atmosphere stretches across a vast landscape of synths and plucked strings. The drums are warm and deeply inviting, a sure-tell sign that this is... Read more »

Released via Three Six Zero Recordings, ‘Mesmerize’ sees Cam Stockman deliver another high-impact cut built for peak-time moments. Fusing infectious rhythms with sleek, polished production, the track captures the energy and precision that have become hallmarks of his sound. A month on from its release, ‘Mesmerize’ remains a standout addition to Stockman’s growing, club-ready catalogue.... Read more »

‘The Cube’ is Paul James Nolan at his most immersive. More than a livestream, it is a fully realised audiovisual journey, a set designed to dissolve the line between listener and space and to pull the viewer into a single, hypnotic frame. Streamed as one continuous piece, it captures the intention that runs through all... Read more »

Sio’s debut outing on Soul Quest Records feels like a meeting that was always destined to happen. The acclaimed South African singer-songwriter, poet and DJ continues to evolve her unmistakable blend of deeply personal storytelling and soul-stirring vocal delivery, and ‘Losing Sleep’ captures an exciting new chapter as she joins forces with the London-based imprint... Read more »

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 »