Reviews

Some connections in dance music are made in a single night, others are built over a lifetime. For Simon Vuarambon, the bond with John Digweed and Bedrock Records goes all the way back to his teenage years in Argentina, when Digweed picked up his early track ‘Inverted Pole’ and started playing it out. Years later,... Read more »

Tim Parelias, Leo Bakiri, and IN RED team up on NON MERCI MUSIC with ‘Don’t Be Afraid, Honey’ – a raw and emotionally charged club cut built from chopped synth fragments, tension-filled chords, and a striking rocky vocal. Distorted textures and dark melodic layers gradually open into atmospheric moments of light, creating a powerful contrast... Read more »

Robin M, ELIF, and Lazarusman bring their distinct perspectives together on ‘Speak To Me,’ a collaboration connecting three artists from across the global club scene. Across two versions, deep, percussive production meets Lazarusman’s unmistakable poetic delivery, with his words becoming an integral part of the track’s tension and character. South African artist Lazarusman brings his... Read more »

For its 50th Mix Series release and 10th year in operation, Mexican label Short Attention Records goes back to the source with a rare recording from one of Detroit’s most iconic artists, Omar S. The recording isn’t a new mix. It’s a tape from Omar’s teenage years, a document of the sounds that were already... Read more »

A new music-led storytelling platform puts the people behind the records in the spotlight, launching with a deeply personal portrait of Scottish DJ and producer Robot84. In underground music, the records often do the talking. But what about the people behind them? The lives, relationships, missed opportunities and moments that shape an artist long before... Read more »

London-based, Australian-born producer, songwriter and DJ, HAAi, unveils ‘DIGITiSE’, a dancefloor-focused ode to her community that sees HAAi working with several  collaborators, including Skybreak and Cantoalegre, who both appear on ‘Talking Walls.’ HAAi x Skybreak ‘Talking Walls’ (feat. Cantoalegre) is a sonic journey through some of the  sounds and influences that have opened up to... Read more »

Marc Houle brings his signature tension to Octopus Recordings with the ‘Hey Kiddo’ EP, a tightly wound release that thrives on restraint and dark, understated energy. Built around brooding textures and a slow-burning intensity, the EP keeps things deliberately measured, allowing each element to add to the mounting pressure rather than giving everything away at... Read more »

D-Nox and Elan Myles return to Sprout with ‘Open Your Eyes,’ a dreamy, melody-driven cut that pairs soaring vocals with a sleek, propulsive groove. Built around an instantly memorable hook, the track balances uplifting energy with a polished, late-night feel, letting its melodic details unfold without losing momentum on the dancefloor. Striking a natural balance... Read more »

HVMZA and Juany Bravo link up for ‘XO,’ a slick meeting point between Afro House energy, tech-house grooves and confident vocal flair, landing on WTR by MDLBEAST Records. From the outset, a punchy bassline and bright melodic stabs set the track in motion, locking into a driving rhythm that feels equally at home on the... Read more »

Reve Music launches its new compilation series with ‘Reve Me Up,’ bringing together four dirty, infectious indie tech cuts built for the dancefloor. Catta kicks things off with ‘Too Many Snakes,’ pairing a nasty groove with a hook that sticks. Oliver Marshak’s ‘I’m So VIP’ brings attitude, swagger, and an instantly addictive vocal. Luciano Scalioni... Read more »