Carnival has always marked a defining moment in the calendar of Surreal Park. It is the night when scale expands, curatorship deepens and artistic ambition reaches new heights. In 2026, that tradition intensifies once again. On Sunday 15th February, from 9pm, Surreal Park presents a large-scale Carnival edition spanning three simultaneous stages across its monumental... Read more »

Glowal’s hypnotic groove meets Dish Dash’s cinematic sensibility on ‘All I Wanna Do.’ Subtle yet propulsive, the track favours tension, movement and atmosphere – the kind of energy that creeps in and carries the room. With its second release, Saudi-based label IN ACT continues to shape a forward-thinking vision for electronic music from the region,... Read more »

For its 4th release, Synthesis Recordings welcomes JFR with an EP that captures movement, tension, and forward momentum in equal measure. Originating from Argentina, JFR brings a sound shaped by years of experience and a sharp instinct for control – balancing atmosphere and drive with a clear sense of purpose. His productions thrive on restraint... Read more »

Roman Kyn returns to Watergate Records with In ‘Plain Sight Remixes’, a concise two-track release that revisits the original from last year’s ‘Close The Door’ EP. The first remix is by Whitesquare, and the Italian producer pushes the track firmly into Indie Dance. A tighter groove, punchier bass, and a clearer rhythmic drive give the... Read more »

From the stillness between mountains and sea, a new chapter of Damian Lazarus’ Day Zero takes shape as Day Zero Bali reveals the artists that will guide its next sacred gathering. On April 17th sound, land, and spirit align in a rare convergence – a carefully curated assembly of global selectors and live performers, transforming... Read more »

Rave The Planet’s ‘Supporter Series’ opens 2026 with a finely balanced EP, connecting forward-thinking club energy with a timeless techno spirit. With ‘Noise’, German producer André Winter (Senso Sounds, Systematic, Alula) delivers a focused club track built for late-night floors and continuous tension. A steady, low-end driven groove sets the foundation, while layered vocal phrases... Read more »

On ‘Ada,’ Eshach steps into the spotlight with a debut EP that feels both deeply personal and quietly confident. Blending cinematic atmospheres, hypnotic grooves, and emotive storytelling, the Karakol release introduces a producer shaped by years of behind-the-scenes work in sound design, film composition, and collaboration with artists like Eitan Reiter. From ambient openings to... Read more »

Darlyn Vlys marks a milestone for his label with the ‘Stoppage Time’ EP, Polaris’s 40th release, delivering a duo of tracks that showcase his mastery of tension and immersive electronic energy. The lead track, ‘Stoppage Time,’ blends rising synths and perfectly crafted drops with tight, percussive techno-driven stabs and rhythmic chord hits, adding precise, syncopated... Read more »

BoucleDor, whose name means Golden Locks in English, is a French DJ and music producer with a rich identity shaped by North African and Greek roots. He represents a new wave of Afro House, blending oriental melodies, Afro percussion, and subtle touches of Tech to create a sound that is truly his own. With over... Read more »

Ibiza-born selector and producer Bruno Roth steps onto NYC-based imprint Onysia with the ‘Sweet Paradise’ EP, a refined four-tracker that leans into soulful depth, subtle musicality, and timeless house sensibilities. With remixes from J Gabriel and Tommy Vicari Jnr, the release reflects both Bruno’s classical roots and his deep connection to disco, funk, and house... Read more »

Today on When We Dip Radio, we premiere ‘sLEdger – Hardcore Angel (Fauxplay Remix)’, out via the ever-forward-thinking label Music To Die For. Originally circulated last summer as an ultra-limited two-copy promo sent exclusively to Sasha and Nick Warren, Hardcore Angel immediately found its way into some of the scene’s most respected sets, with Sasha... Read more »

Today we premiere ‘Deep Down The Sun’ from Tali Muss & Halishan, taken from the brand new Tali Muss & Friends EP, out now on Melody Of The Soul, the imprint of M.O.S. The three-track release brings together Tali Muss with Narahat, Halishan and Enzo Vood, offering a collaborative snapshot of his evolving musical universe,... Read more »

We welcome Slxm Sol – producer, DJ, sound engineer, and co-founder of Soul Quest Records – to When We Dip as the label opens 2026 with his deeply felt new release, ‘Simple Love’ EP. Blending soulful house warmth with London-rooted broken beat and jazz-infused textures, the EP reflects both Slxm Sol’s emotional depth as a... Read more »

All Day I Dream opens the year with ‘The Universe’, a cosmic four-track EP from Barcelona-based producer/DJ Makebo. Woven with textured sound design and warped synthwork, ‘The Universe’ presents a detailed and deliberate journey shaped by contrast and progression across its 32 minutes. The title track sets the foundation with crunchy low-end and hypnotic percussion... Read more »

Lumia is a New York-based DJ, producer, and artist known for her hypnotic blend of bass-heavy house and whispered, left-of-center vocals. She’s opened for artists like Bedouin, Chloé Caillet, Chase West, Tinashe, Patrick Mason, and Devault, and was dubbed “New York’s Coolest DJ” by The Cut. Her independently released debut EP Kite marks a major... Read more »

Lord Fascinator and Mazmorra Brillante join forces on ‘La Pary Sigue,’ a driving tech house cut built around a steady, rolling rhythm and a confident vocal lead. Balancing momentum with restraint, the track keeps its groove locked and purposeful, designed for late-night dancefloors where subtle shifts make all the difference. ‘La Pary Sigue’ is available... Read more »

We welcome one of Brazil’s most exciting new voices to the series with Select Cuts 367, mixed by nocapz., accompanied by an in-depth interview celebrating his recent standout releases on TSZ and Higher Ground. Born in Salvador, Bahia and now based in São Paulo, Samuel Soares, better known as nocapz., represents a new generation of... Read more »

The iconic Brooklyn Mirage enters a bold new era as Pacha New York, ushering in a powerful revival of dance culture in a borough synonymous with artistic rebellion, diversity, and musical innovation. More than a venue, Pacha New York is a cultural platform where global icons, underground pioneers, and New York’s creative communities unite in... Read more »

Federico Scavo is an Italian house artist veteran who, going into 2026, is celebrating his 35th anniversary as a touring dj. We caught up with him recently to find out his current plans for it, how the role of a DJ has changed over the years, and how he stays creatively inspired after all this... Read more »

With ‘Underwater,’  Claxy open 2026 by diving deeper into both movement and meaning. The Brazil-born, Germany-based duo blend melancholic indie dance and melodic house with Maculelê-inspired rhythms, funk-leaning percussion, and bilingual intimacy — creating a track that feels equally at home in sunset sets and inward moments. Written over nearly four years, ‘Underwater’ captures a... Read more »