
Premiere: Andrea Oliva & Moeaike amaze on All I Need with enchanting, warm chords on ‘I Love You So’
As one can expect from a collaboration between these icons, Andrea Oliva and Moeaike’s ‘I Love You So’ is primed to put a smile on every listener’s face. Calling the All I Need label its home whilst enchanting listeners with its warm chords and honeyed piano tones, this collaboration will wow fans the world over.... Read more »

Premiere: Emotional Tourist marks Mixed Feelings return with inspiring, intricate journey across ‘Happiness Is A State Of Mind’ album
Emotional Tourist, the visionary electronic music producer known for their genre-defying sound and innovative approach to music, is excited to announce the release of their highly anticipated album, ‘Happiness Is A State Of Mind.’ The album is set to drop on February 14th via Mixed Feelings Records and will be available for streaming and purchase... Read more »

Premiere: Mobilee enlists Dave DK for enchanting rework of Rod Brito’s ‘Echoes’
Rod Brito drops his highly anticipated ‘Echoes’ EP on Mobilee. Known for his unique blend of melodic and progressive grooves, the Brazilian producer has earned massive support from the likes of Solomun, Adriatique, and Vintage Culture. The EP features two original tracks, including a breathtaking remix by Berlin’s Dave DK, who has gained global acclaim... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by MANTi
Los Angeles-based Iranian DJ, producer and Koncept event founder Mana Nabati, aka MANTI, is fast becoming one of the most exciting rising talents on the underground circuit. Crafting a unique and distinctive sound palette through an immersive education in Music Production and Sound Design at Point Blank Music School in LA, MANTi’s sonic journey is... Read more »

Premiere: Infinite Depth invites Main Leaf to open 2025 with mysterious groove on ‘Believe’ EP
Infinite Depth’s first EP of 2025 will be embodied by Italian/Barcelona based, Main Leaf, an artist who already has been a part of the melodic house & techno scene for quite a long time. That’s why the label is thrilled to release these three timeless and erratic originals led by the title track ‘Believe.’ The... Read more »

Premiere: South Bloom delivers sweeping remix of Madraas’ 2022 stunner, ‘Leaving Places’
Where The Shadow Ends proudly rolls out a new take on Madraas & Rebelski’s 2022 hit, ‘Leaving Places,’ by the talented South Bloom. After kicking off in 2023, South Bloom quickly made a splash in the organic house world with ‘Let Me In,’ topping charts and getting backed by big names like Sebastien Leger, Above... Read more »

Little Talk with Momery
Momery is a Greek duo who have really made an impact over the last 18 months with releases on esteemed imprints like Siamese, HABITAT, ICONYC and more. We caught up with them recently to find out more about their journey, their local scene in Greece, and their plans for 2025… WWD: Your name, Momery, blends... Read more »

DJ and producer BLOND:ISH becomes Pacha Ibiza’s first female headline resident
World renowned DJ and producer BLOND:ISH will headline her first ever Ibiza residency, as she brings ‘Abracadabra’ to Pacha Ibiza for 11 weeks, every Wednesday from 21 May to 30 July 2025. BLOND:ISH becomes Pacha Ibiza’s first ever female resident. She is known for taking her fans on a journey to “Happy Happy World” through... Read more »

Little Talk with Alma Negra
Delusions of Grandeur welcome back Basel-based brothers Dersu and Diego Figueira aka Alma Negra. With releases on Heist, Lumberjacks In Hell, Basic Fingers and their own Alma Negra imprint, the duo wear their Cape Verdean roots proudly on their sleeves. Their new ‘La Plage’ EP treats listeners to four original tracks spanning funky, afro-inspired grooves,... Read more »

Premiere: Nick Curly returns to Cécille Records with robust, raw rhythm on ‘We Luv’ EP
Nick Curly returns to Cécille this February with his new ‘We Luv’ EP, comprised three originals. For over two decades, Nick Curly has been a leading figure in the contemporary house music scene, consistently maintaining a packed global touring schedule and releasing tracks on renowned labels like Defected and Mood Child in Sound. In addition,... Read more »

Premiere: Rony Seikaly & Infinem illuminate RADIANT. with cutting-edge energy on ‘Temperatura’
Renowned DJ and producer Rony Seikaly returns with a fresh afro house release, featuring ‘Temperatura’ with Infinem, crafted to energize dancefloors worldwide. Following the success of his previous hit, ‘Lose Your Love,’ which has racked up nearly 2 million Spotify streams, Seikaly continues to showcase his talent for connecting with audiences on a global scale.... Read more »

Premiere: Layla Benitez lands on Zamna Records with poignant, uplifting piece, ‘Broken Love’
This Valentine’s Day, embrace the beauty of imperfection with ‘Broken Love,’ the latest release from Layla Benitez featuring Frynn, out on Zamna Records. This track captures the essence of love’s complexities with haunting melodies and soulful vocals. Layla Benitez’s masterful production meets Frynn’s emotive voice, crafting a soundscape that’s both poignant and uplifting. ‘Broken Love’... Read more »

Premiere: Sarah Wild marks album debut on Midnight Operators with sophisticated, nostalgic motifs across ‘My Body Flows In Gravity’
Preparing your debut full length record is no small undertaking for any artist. The format itself deserves a certain frame of mind and approach – it’s different, and with Sarah Wild’s debut LP she embraces the idea. Expanding her artistic vision to offer something different, making use of the format and bringing new ideas and... Read more »

Premiere: Alex Niggemann nails Jepe & Presia rework of ‘To Standunder,’ masterfully blending genres on Aeon Audio
AEON kicks off 2025 with its 68th release, marking the return of Jepe alongside his collaborators Presia and Gianet. ‘To Standunder,’ a clever play on To Understand, sets the stage as a steady groover. The track evolves with dynamic, shifting synths, providing the perfect backdrop for Presia’s effortlessly memorable vocals. On remix duties of the... Read more »

Premiere: Viv Castle captivates on Hood Politics Records with rave-inspired potency across ‘The Funk’ EP
Viv Castle continues his strong start to 2025 with ‘The Funk’ (incl. R3WIRE Remix), a two-track release dropping on Hood Politics Records. Following his ‘Let It Roll’ EP on his own V55records in January and a big 2024 with releases on Altra Moda, Diynamic, and Insomniac among others, Viv continues to build momentum with his... Read more »

Bora Uzer & Sam Shure combine on CORE Records with ‘Bring It Back’
Bora Uzer and Sam Shure come together on Tomorrowland’s CORE label with a killer new collaboration titled ‘Bring It Back.’ The track is a well-crafted cut that blends a rolling, minimal groove and rich synth-work with Uzer’s distinctive vocals. The track takes listeners on a sonic journey, evolving from a melodic, percussion-driven build-up into a... Read more »

Houghton Festival 2025: Round and round the merry-go-round
Ahh. Back again. The familiar feeling of reporting on Houghton’s initial lineup announcement. The excitement, the fervour and the inevitable trip down memory lane, from years and years gone by. We’ve been writing about the joys of Houghton since 2018 and the sense of anticipation never seems to grow old. Palpable excitement dawns when the... Read more »

Rolbac rocks Senso Sounds with textured, cutting-edge techno on ‘‘Artefakt I: Noisy Thoughts’ EP
Rising Middle Eastern electronic music force Rolbac kicks off 2025 with his latest EP, ‘Artefakt I: Noisy Thoughts,’ out now on Senso Sounds, the prestigious underground imprint curated by Oliver Huntemann. This three-track release showcases Rolbac’s signature hard-hitting rhythms, gripping vocal elements, and high-intensity buildups, reaffirming his place as a dynamic innovator in the techno... Read more »

Sónar Festival unveil jaw-dropping, complete lineup for 32nd edition
Today’s confirmations bring the total number of live shows, DJ sets, and multidisciplinary performances at this year’s Sónar Festival to 117, taking place on 10 stages across Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night; including the brand new Boiler Room stage and the return of SonarLab X Printworks London. These new additions reflect the breadth... Read more »

When We Dip 167 mixed by Laolu
Known for his mesmerizing remixes, Swiss-Nigerian artists Laolu is now stepping into the spotlight with original music and exciting collaborations – “After years spent mainly remixing other artist’s songs for various labels, my desire now is to release original music and collaborate with others,” says Laolu. “I’m launching my label Siembra to be able to... Read more »