Balance Music have always been on the pulse of cutting-edge music, from their original series with James Holden and Phil K to the incredibly unique talents of Henry Saiz, James Zabiela, and Max Cooper. Balance presents Sunsetstrip is the next plateau of concept mixes. Featuring 33 tracks by established, and new producers, such as DAVI,…
FRANKEY DREAM POKER FLAT / DIGITAL / 05.07.19 Frankey is the pseudonym of Frank Beckers, and one half of Frankey and Sandrino, who have been releasing quality house of the likes of Innervisions, Drumpoet and many other labels of the last years. Beckers here drops two essential cuts for Poker Flat Recordings. ‘Dream’ is…
Shimza makes his return to Cadenza with ‘Eminence’, a burning compound of profound percussions and late-night rapturing synths. This Gauteng-born artist is one of the most celebrated African electronic musicians and has garnered the reputation of the “Effect Master” and “Vinyl Assassin” for his technical prowess and intricate mixing abilities. The vibrating drums and persistent…
De la Swing & Nico Ferrada collaborate on ‘Together / Fireworks’ which drops on the newly established elrow Limited this July. Founded earlier this year, elrow Limited was created as a sister label to elrow Music in order to explore a rawer, minimal sound with a focus on undiscovered talents and upcoming stars. Their fourth…
Shimza makes his return to Cadenza with ‘Eminence’, a burning compound of profound percussions and late-night rapturing synths. This Gauteng-born artist is one of the most celebrated African electronic musicians and has garnered the reputation of the “Effect Master” and “Vinyl Assassin” for his technical prowess and intricate mixing abilities. The vibrating drums and persistent…
Lazarusman returns to Connected after his ‘They Vibed’ track with Re.You for a second superb single, this time linking with Da Mike. Da Mike is linked to the imprint as a long-time partner at Global Fantasy in Greece with DJ Angelo, who previously recorded on this label. As such, this is a fantastic family affair…
Release Date July 1st, 2019 Label Seamless Recordings Catalog Number SDEEP054 Highly regarded Romanian DJ / Producer, Horatio, has his second outing on Seamless Recordings, and this time he teams up with Trippy Soul to deliver a must have deep tech, minimal EP summer release.Boasting 4 original tracks, the Mai Venim EP is a exemplary…
Late June marks the 350th release from Butane and Someone Else’s Little Helpers imprint as the label celebrates 10 Years with an eleven-track compilation including contributions from the likes of Stefano Noferini, Alexi Delano, James Dexter and more. Founded in 2009, Little Helpers has grown to become one of house and techno’s most consistent and undeniably…
Play It Say It’s latest dance floor dynamite comes from Italian producer Leonardo Gonnelli and the mysterious Adne trio. Gonnelli has been touring the world for ten years now, with a distinctly Florentine take on house finding favour with big wigs like Adam Beyer and Sven Vath. He’s a man never far from the Beatport…
Mark Jenkyns launches his Name Dropper imprint with a single entitled ‘Fantasize’, renewing his partnership with Mizbee. “Name Dropper will be a home for my music and a place to work with friends and artists I respect – always in collaboration, where we can be free to stretch our creative and musical ideas – basically…
Audiojack welcome Wyatt Marshall to Gruuv to deliver his ‘This & That’ EP this June, accompanied by a remix from Chambray. A rising fixture of the West Coast’s electronic scene, San Francisco / Los Angeles based artist Wyatt Marshall has been making waves over recent months following recent releases via Percomaniacs and Desert Heart Records,…
Collaborating once again on Kittball, Juliet Sikora and Flo Mrzdk drop summertime single ‘Fuck, Marry, Kill’ featuring a murkier remix from Belgian producer Maxim Lany. Straight off the back of remixing Claptone, Kittball co-owner Juliet Sikora’s is always one to bring the energy and her high charged productions have gained serious traction in her homeland…
Hungarian born artist Reelow realises a long time dream by releasing three of his superb club weapons on Loco Dice’s Desolat. This Barcelona based artist grew up on hip hop but started making club music a decade ago. Since then he has continually evolved, taking in techno, soul and breakbeat influences to add to his…
Amsterdam’s TWR72 joins AEPOБИК to release three galvanizing techno cuts entitled ‘X-Static’. TWR72 has fashioned a forward-thinking approach towards electronic music, fusing wavering rhythms with a sharp, signature groove. TWR72 established his Float Records imprint in 2014 which acts as a home for many of his productions, in addition to supporting both new and renowned…
Pysh & Sincz, Frank Sonic, Baset & HourGlass, modshape, & Max Joni, Stil & Bense arrive on ZEHN Records to release five uplifting cuts entitled ‘Elements 2’. Following ‘Elements 1’ – a compilation featuring Bryan Peroni, Daniel Rateuke, Luthier and Stil & Bense that picked up support from the likes of Nora En Pure, Nick…
Following on from the success of the most recent Moscow drop ‘Waisted’, Archie Hamilton’s next release is ‘Make the Difference’ with New York’s Sole Channel Music and Muzik 4 Tomorrow founder aka Mr V. ‘Make The Difference’ in its original form is a mesmerizing and slice of anthemic vocal house laced with the spine-tingling and…
“Canción Mapuche” is an heart-felt dance floor tune with the charming Mapudungun singing of Katy Prado: Mapundungun is the language of the Pre-Columbian Mapuche inhabitants of south-cantal Chile. The roots of Luciano are South American, and the spirit of his beloved native continent has never left his soul. Throughout the years, Cadenza has released many…
1. HORATIO – TRUMPSONG 2. ANDREA OLIVA – ROSA 3. JAVI BORA – SMASHING UP (ROGER SANCHEZ UNDR THE RADR REMIX) 4. KH – ONLY HUMAN 5. KAROTTE – 50 ROUNDS 6. PETE TONG & EMANUEL SATIE – TIME FOR LOVE 7. CARL COX – DR FUNK CARL COX EL RANCHO REMIX 8. PAN-POT – RADIO…
Andrea Oliva continues to stay at the sharp end of the house scene with another fantastic new single that comes boosted with a superb remix by The Martinez Brothers. Swiss DJ/producer Andrea Oliva has been at the heart of the contemporary scene for a decade now. Not only is he one of the most consistent…
Following the announcement of his first Ibiza residency, Claptone’s fifth and final remix package of ‘Fantast’ arrives featuring Swiss producer Dario D’Attis, Truesoul regular Sidney Charles and Material label head Mihalis Safras. 2019 has seen the force behind ‘The Masquerade’ events continue his project worldwide, bringing the event series to Pacha Ibiza whilst inviting the…
Skream debuts on Solid Grooves alongside label co-founder Michael Bibi as they deliver their highly anticipated collaboration ‘Otto’s Chant’ this May. Founded in 2015, Michael Bibi and PAWSA’s Solid Grooves imprint now stands as one the industry’s most talked about and respected labels. With releases to date from guest artists including Leftwing : Kody and…
Amsterdam duo ANOTR make their debut on Inermu to close out May as they’re joined by label boss James Dexter to deliver ‘Draw Me’. Founded in late 2015, James Dexter’s flourishing Inermu imprint has become one of London’s most exciting new labels of note within the world of house music, with artists such as Mihai…
Polish pair and Loco Records founders Karol XVII & MB Valence get remixed on Get Physical by Jackspeare, Berlin legend Ian Pooley and Lusine. Up first is Jackspeare, who uses raw instruments next to his electronic sounds to craft music that can be cathartic, relaxing and healing. He has remixed this pair on the label…
Broaden your horizons at an overseas festival! Festivals are also more than just the music, they offer the chance to meet like minded people from around the world bringing people together from all cultures, genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, colours and origins. Festival goers are also more interested in learning about what’s going on in…
Romanian duo NTFO return to Bondage Music as they deliver ‘Dobr’ this May. With releases on the likes of Organic Music, Housewax and (djebali), plus a string of stand-out EP’s via their own labels Sintope and Sintope Digital, Timisoara’s NTFO have established themselves as key names within the realm of minimal and deep house since…
Wiggle celebrate 25 years and relaunch their iconic label with a releases including co-founders Terry Francis, Nathan Coles and Eddie Richards, as well as artists like D’julz, Silverlining, Mihai Popoviciu, and more. Wiggle, the brand that gave birth to tech house a sound that would power London’s club music community for over two decades, step…
The correctly named Hottrax welcome Italian star Frank Storm for a brace of brilliant new grooves in ‘Body Crunch’. Storm has really established himself in Ibiza as the founder of Unusual Suspects, a cult underground night that has been at Sankeys since 2015. The party has gone on to host events round the world while…
Italian artist Lonely is next up on the Rawthentic Music label with two fresh new cuts that come with a remix from countryman Leon. Gregorio Giannone is a young DJ and producer who has already been supported by the likes of Marco Carola, Loco Dice and Stacey Pullen. His discography takes in labels like Opilec…
Lee Foss’s Repopulate Mars turns its attention to Newcastle DJ and producer Ben Hemsley for a playful new single entitled ‘Caress Me’ that comes backed with a firing remix from Latmun. This newcomer has made a quick mark with his slick studio sounds as well as sets at places like Motion and Block and high…
Max Hawkins is Ukrainian and was born in Odessa on the 8th of July 1993.Max started playing the piano when he was 15 and because of his love for music, he always knew it would have a close connection with his life. Max draws inspiration from Depeche Mode and other artists such as Steve Vander,…
Switzerland’s Alogique aka Andrew Sommer returns to EASY2DANZE with eight melodic cuts entitled ‘Spiritual Things’. Alogique is the alter-ego of Andrew Sommer, a Swiss producer discovered by EASY2DANZE who regularly releases on the label in addition to 3-4-1 Cuts. Andrew’s music has been heavily supported in various Swiss clubs and draws inspiration from natural settings…
Swiss artist David Keno brings his signature rhythms to the Kittball label across two fantastic new tracks. The Keno Records boss has been working dance floors into a lather for more than a decade now, both as a slick DJ but also a producer who knows how to craft real house dynamite. He’s done so…
Label boss Josh Butler and Berlin based DJ/producer Ben Rau remix Richy Ahmed’s stand out ‘Jammin’ EP on ORIGINS RCRDS to close out April. With releases in the last 12 months alone from the likes of Groove Armada, Richy Ahmed, Huxley and more, ORIGINS RCRDS’ reputation within electronic music as a go-to label for quality…
Cologne’s Intro_p returns to his Introp Music imprint to release three uplifting cuts entitled ‘Dive’. Since moving from Malaga to Cologne, Intro_p formed his self-titled imprint as a home for his own productions and is steadily building a reputation for himself focusing on creating stirring ambience with delicate subtlety. ‘Dive’ sees Intro_p maintain his unorthodox…
Various ArtistsBody Language Vol. 21 – mixed and compiled by Djuma Soundsystem The much heralded and influential Body Language series returns with its highly anticipated twenty-first instalment featuring Djuma Soundsystem. The compilation is brimming with original productions by the extraordinary artist himself. The experienced and acclaimed Norwegian artist is known for serving up magical tribal…
Citizen Records, run by the artist formerly known as Vitalic, link with unique vinyl pressing service Diggers Factory to present a new EP from Karabine, a fresh project from a seasoned French producer. This new pseudonym is to allow the artist to make music free from any genre constraint and explore electronic, techno, IDM, industrial,…
18 months after the well-received debut, Get Physical serve up a second instalment of their Cocada series as curated by Brazilian hero Leo Janeiro. In this second volume, which was mixed by the Brazilian DJ and Producer Marye, artists from Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia, Cuba and Mexico participate alongside Brazilian talents. The initial idea was to…
Javi Bora welcomes house icons Roger Sanchez and Groove Armada to his Too Many Rules imprint this April to remix his 2016 production ‘Smashing Up’. With releases to date on industry leading labels such as VIVa MUSiC, Defected, Robsoul and Do Not Sleep, Space Ibiza resident Javi Bora remains as one of Spain’s finest house…
Get Twisted Records bosses Tough Love provide their inaugural Kittball release ‘The Light’ which features a remix from Hot Creations artist Flashmob. Maintaining a strong position at the forefront of house music since 2011, Tough Love are long celebrated for having releases on such heavyweights as Island Records, Sony Columbia, Nothing Else Matters and Kenny…
2019 marks 35 years since DJ Pierre started DJing and began laying the groundwork for what would become Acid House. His new, seven-part series of 35 remixes of Phuture’s ‘Acid Track’ is a celebration Pierre’s first monumental release and the spark for a new genre that changed dance music forever. After a first volume staring…
Knobs Magazine Premiere: Max Hawkins – Arafa (Original Mix) (Quanticman Records) Max Hawkins – Arafa (Quanticman Records) coming hot from the SAGA album which received early praise from: Detlef , Roger Sanchez , Sossa , Oscar L , Dennis Ferrer , Luigi Madonna and many more heavyweights. Max Hawkins is a Ukrainian native of Odessa….
DREAM FESTIVALS THAT GET EVERYTHING RIGHT From partying in a 5,000-year-old lava tunnel or a 17th century Balkan fortress, to lakeside gigs, beach raves or an urban dance marathon, here’s a selection of festivals run by teams with years of experience and excellence in the field. You know you won’t be signing up to an…
Josh Butler’s ORIGINS RCRDS reveals its third V/A installment featuring original productions from Demuir, Kreature, Olly Davis and Trojan – a new secret project from one of house music’s biggest names. With 2019 now in full swing, Josh Butler’s ORIGINS RCRDS imprint looks set to continue its ascent as one of house music’s most consistent…
The Connected label continues its fantastic run of form with a new EP from electronic duo LVTECE. This pair represent their native Parisian scene, where they host their Horizons parties and have shared the stage with the likes of Whitesquare and David Mayer. They mix up house and techno influences with the ethnic rhythms and…
British producer Max Chapman delivers three contagious cuts entitled ‘Gibby’ for his debut release on Jamie Jones’ Hottrax imprint. When he’s not touring the world, performing across Europe, Australia, North and South America, Resonance Records founder and Beatport chart topper Max Chapman is no stranger to house music’s finest labels having released on Hot Creations,…
US record label, music blog and party brand Music is 4 Lovers starts off their year with a stellar remix package of Jay Blakk’s No Formula EP from 2018, featuring heavyweight names Supernova, Barbuto, Lee Curtiss and Fred Everything. First up is a heavy-hitting rendition by Supernova, the Italian duo behind the Lapsus Music label…
Watergate 26 WhoMadeWho 05.04.2019 CD, digital WG026 01. Öona Dahl & Dance Spirit – Break The Stillness 02. Magit Cacoon & Lonya – Shma IL (WhoMadeWho Remix) 03. Chaim & Jenia Tarsol – Track I Did 04. Mathias Schober – Bigger Than Expected 05. WhoMadeWho – Montserrat (Artbat Edit) 06. Concret & Tyu – BlackBlueYellowGreen…
Fur Coat reveal the first Various Artist offering on their Oddity Imprint this March, featuring original productions from the label founders themselves alongside the likes of Marc Romboy, Dubspeeka, Tiefschwarz and more. With releases to date on the likes of Watergate, Crosstown Rebels and BPitch, Venezuelan duo Fur Coat (Sergio Munoz & Isreal Sunshine) have…
Reblok’s latest dance floor missiles are next up on Lee Foss’s trendsetting Repopulate Mars label.Serbian artist Reblok is hotly in demand by today’s finest labels, releasing at an alarming rate on Elrow, Sola, Abode, Stereo Productions and many more. The quality never dips, however, and he constantly explores new ground in the house and techno…
The second release on Neverdogs’ new label is another cracker, with Sebastian Ledher and Matteo Gatti providing two tracks each. Ledher is one of Colombia’s finest DJ exports and runs his own label Play Groove Recordings. He has played vital clubs like Cafe Del Mar, Fabrik in Madrid and festivals like BPM, while his tasteful…
Fast rising DJ and producer DJOKO makes a debut appearance on Madtech Records this March as he delivers his groove-heavy three track EP entitled ‘Alpha Centauri’. Johannes Kolte, aka DJOKO, is quickly becoming a name of note within Europe’s ever-evolving house scene, finding support amongst a list of leading names including Enzo Siragusa, Josh Butler…
Moscow returns for its first release of the year with two long-awaited originals courtesy of label boss and founder Archie Hamilton. Archie delivers two contrasting aesthetics which compliment each other perfectly. Lead track ‘Waisted’ is a vibrant and rolling dance floor ready weapon, a powerful slice of the signature Archie Hamilton sound and groove geared…
Serbia’s Mass Digital teams up with ZEHN Records to release two emotive cuts entitled ‘Atete’ EP. Hailing from Northern Serbia, Boris Mijolic aka Mass Digital developed a deep rooted love for electronic music from a very young age listening to his father’s vinyls and tapes all day. Mass Digital combines undisputed talent, hard work and…
Repopulate Mars returns with its Repopulate Stars series for ‘Outer Limits’, including eighteen otherworldly cuts from SPNCR, Martin Ikin, Federico Ambrosi, Black Girl / White Girl and more. Releasing music from the likes of Michael Bibi, Detlef, Latmun, Solardo and CamelPhat, Repopulate Mars is one of modern house music’s most important platforms. Following on from…
Patrick Mason and Rekids boss Matt Edwards return for their second appearance as SRVD with two cuts entitled ‘RAW FILES’. Not confined to a single art form, Patrick Mason is a young creative at the forefront of Berlin’s art, fashion, dance music and LGBT scene; an influential club kid who developed a friendship with Matt…
Deeplomatic Recordings EP95, ‘Control The Night’ EP, includes 3 original tech house tracks by Mystik Vybe. First track of the EP, ‘Control The Night’, comes with a magic acid bass line sustained by hypnotic stabs and mystic vocals. The other two tracks ‘Voices’ and ‘This Music’ are defined by the same style of music, melodic…
To mark the 15th anniversary of Makossa & Megablast’s seminal Kunuaka release, Stripped Down have enlisted modern greats Reboot, Sobek and Claudio Ricci to reinterpret key tracks. Kunuaka was an all-time classic album on G-Stone Recordings that fused dub, house and electro across two slabs of vinyl. It took you on a real trip through…
Keith Flint has died aged 49 Prodigy’s lead singer Keith Flint has died aged 49. The singer was found dead at his home in Essex. It is not known how he died but police are not treating his death as suspicious. Essex Police said: ”We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man at…
Booka Shade unite with emerging live act UNDERHER to deliver ‘Chemical Release’, dropping via Blaufield this March ahead of their 2019 Australia & NZ tour. Booka Shade reveal “We fell in love with the sound of UNDERHER when we heard their remix of our song ‘Confessions’, and instantly knew we wanted a collaboration with them”. Following…
Dortmund label Kittball enlist German based artists Chris Di Perri & Domenic D’Agnelli who deliver their ‘Bulldozer’ EP featuring a remix from ViVA MUSiC duo Anek. Hailing from Cologne, Chris Di Perri made his debut appearance as a DJ at Cologne’s Solar Elektro Sound at just seventeen, the event he would later hold a residency…
Legendary and pioneering New York house label King Street Sounds is back with another floor moving single, this time from Japan based artist Cray Pray, with a top remix from The Cube Guys. Cray Pray is a pianist, violin player and drummer who excels at all house styles. He is huge in Japan and all…
Ultra revisit Bushwacka!’s iconic 1999 record ‘Healer’ this February with a fresh interpretation from the UK artist, plus remixes from electronic heavyweights Carl Cox, Sasha, M.A.N.D.Y. and Denney. SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/031vcBPdPGdykNB8bd6cfa?si=4NJyIBu5RweZAVTyPzS2TA A staple name within house music for over three decades, with renowned residencies at iconic institutions such as The End, Pikes and Sankeys Ibiza, Matthew Benjamin…
Grammy-nominated producer Nic Fanciulli joins Radio Slave’s Rekids this February with two thumping cuts entitled ‘Understand’. Having appeared before as a remixer of Radio Slave’s seminal ‘Grindhouse’ in 2012, Saved Records founder Nic Fanciulli now finally joins the Rekids imprint for the first time with original material. Highly regarded for holding residencies in some of…
Birmingham’s Tom Flynn serves up three intergalactic cuts entitled ‘Space’ on Jamie Jones’ Hottrax this April. Appearing on Innervisions, Planet E, Dirtybird and Hot Creations, Tom Flynn’s discography is impressive to say the least. His studio abilities have seen him work alongside Roger Sanchez, Steve Lawler and Pete Tong, with the latter awarding Flynn as…
Since bursting onto the scene last year, Jack Back has made a huge impact with a string of hugely successful releases including ‘Grenade’ that tore up the Beatport charts at the end of 2018 on Toolroom. As we enter 2019 and further the relationship with this exciting new artist, we welcome a remake of a…
Kittball’s Rob Kali joins ZEHN Records to release two euphoric cuts entitled ‘Martii’ EP. Having a wide musical background, Rob Kali is able to create energetic and innovative sounds through his productions and DJ sets. Rob’s hard work and creative flair has earned him releases on David Tort & Markem’s HoTL Records imprint and Kittball,…
Dutch producer Joren Edwards debuts on Archie Hamilton’s Moss Co. with three trippy cuts entitled ‘For The Terrace’ EP. Music production student at the infamous Herman Brood Academy, Joren Edwards is an exciting prospect from Utrecht, Netherlands, gaining support from the likes of Benny Rodrigues and Archie Hamilton. Beyond his production, he also DJs across…
Connected welcome Russian duo Fake Mood for a terrific new three track EP that is filled with atmosphere and depth. Viktor Petrov and Dmitry Kokhan hail from St Petersburg and united in 2015 to create their very own take on the contemporary dance scene. From charming electro to ethnic influences, surreal sound textures to floor…
Next up for Get Physical is the first sampler single from Djuma Soundsystem’s upcoming Body Language mix, which lands in May. The Norwegian DJ and producer Mikkas is an underground stalwart who has popped up on the likes of Rebirth, Crosstown Rebels and Sol Selectas. His deep songs come with absorbing feelings and proper starry…
Jamie Jones’ Hottrax welcomes Keno Records’ boss David Keno with his two part ‘WTF’ EP. Berlin-based Swiss producer David Keno has been a time-tested member of the music industry for a decade and a half. A classically trained drummer and guitarist, Keno dabbled in rock bands early in his career before turning to electronic production…
Aux Couture return to AEPOБИК to release a slamming techno single entitled ‘Watch Out’ featuring a remix from Sweatshop boss Savas Pascalidis. Made up of label founder Nenad J. and sound engineer Erhalder, Aux Couture return to the Swiss based label following their debut release on АЕРОБИK which picked up support from the likes of…
Giangi Cappai returns to his OGU Records imprint with two euphoric cuts entitled ‘Emme’ EP in memory of a close friend. Giangi Cappai is the creator and producer of the Alma Matris project which established him as a renowned player within the tribal house music world. With a background in production, sound engineering and DJing,…
Josh Butler returns to Nick Curly and Gorge’s 8bit imprint to open 2019 with three vibrant cuts in the form of his impressive ‘The System’ EP. SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/4B5wz5mZMMxguNrA8zcYX5?si=sa6w6-7FRnieFqAM84u19A With releases on Hot Creations, Poker Flat, Rejected and Kaoz Theory, Josh Butler has firmly established himself as one of house music’s most respected talents. Owner of ORIGINS…
Monkey Safari’s “Shelter” and “Sturm” releases brought back the playful melodies and vocals that made the vibe of their early hit-releases. After a January at the beaches of Mexico, the boys are back with their latest release “Playa III Omen”. The release is Monkey Safari’s modern and ethereal take on electronic music from the 90s,…
2019 sees Get Physical turn its always pan-global focus towards the shining stars of the emerging Indian dance music scene with a fantastic new 12 track compilation album featuring some of the country’s key contemporary talents. This brilliant selection is compiled by Todh Teri, who is behind the acclaimed Deep In India release series and…
Desolat welcome back Andrea Oliva for another of his rock solid tracks, this time with a remix from Adryiano, making it another winning package. The Swiss artist is one of the busiest DJs in the game. He has close ties to the likes of ANTS Ibiza, Elrow and Music On as well as the world’s…
Mireia Records’ next release is a limited edition, hand-stamped vinyl release from Berlin’s Johannes Klingebiel. Mireia Records is a Hamburg based label that has put out music by the likes of Christopher Rau, Conga Fever, Marcus Worgull, Julian Stetter and Lauer, so deals in house music of the highest order. Klingebiel fits that bill as…
Turkey’s Sezer Uysal joins ZEHN Records to release a percussive single entitled ‘A Day in Africa’ including a remix from Berlin’s Marius Drescher. Hailing from Bursa, Sezer Uysal marks ZEHN Records’ tenth release since launching in July 2018, following the likes of Los Cabra, Deniz Kabu & Wolfson, Modul Kollektiv, Daniel Rateuke and more. Uysal…
Festival Guide 2019 – The Best Festival Experiences in Europe Whether it’s discovering new underground acts or indulging a travel buzz, music fans demand an extraordinary experience from festivals these days. A festival no longer means piling into a field for a weekend and accepting the meagre facilities on offer. More often it’s a wallet-friendly…
Booka Shade welcome Italian live act Pôngo to Blaufield this February as the duo make their debut appearance on the label with ‘So Many Words’. Based in Pisa, Italian production partners and brothers Giovanni and Daniele Bruni aka Pôngo have quickly become rising names of note, balancing both vibrant DJ sets with expansive, refined live…
Josh Butler’s ORIGINS RCRDS revisits Groove Armada’s slick two track ‘House Musique’ EP this February, with fresh interpretations courtesy of Reboot and rising talent Ben Sterling. Founded in late 2015, Josh Butler’s burgeoning ORIGINS RCRDS has quickly established itself as an imprint following a string of releases from a host of top tier artists including…
Sobek makes his debut on connected with a three track EP in collaboration with Palmfood. Sobek has released on MoBlack and Monaberry amongst others, while Palmfood is a MoBlack and Still Vor talent artist and their meeting was inevitable: both living in Budapest and both with a shared love of deep percussive music and trail…
Glasgow’s Dalfie returns to Gruuv this February to deliver his ‘Surprize Face’ EP, with a remix courtesy of fellow label alumni Whitesquare. A favourite within his home city for over a decade, holding regular slots at infamous institution The Arches and more across the early part of the millennium, Glasgow native Dalfie burst onto the…
Jamie Jones’ Hottrax welcomes Italian artist Federico Grazzini this March with two house cuts entitled ‘Gonna Get It’. Born in Cortona, DJ and producer Federico Grazzini has a well-founded connection with Ibiza, having residencies at both The Zoo Project and Unusual Suspects when not performing as far as London’s fabric or Tokyo’s Womb where his…
Comma Traxx kicks off with a debut EP from four fast rising talents in the form of Mehlor, Jake Flory, Matt Wills and S.ONN who take a track each on this digital and vinyl release. They all have their own unique takes on minimal, house and tech, and the tracks have already been supported by…
Superfreq welcomes Jaen Paniagua to the roster with his standout label debut, the four track ‘Orion EP’. Jaen has recorded on vital labels like Get Physical, Mexa and Zoo:Technique in the past building a solid following for his take on House music. The Mexican tastemaker builds real tension and suspense in his tracks and has…
ADE Announce 2019 Dates www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s leading event for electronic music, will take place the 16th to 20th October, 2019. The organisers are expecting around 400,000 national and international visitors for the 24th edition. Alongside the multiple conference tracks addressing the latest business, cultural and technological trends, and festival…
Made By Pete and Hilton Caswell’s ‘Remember’ returns to Madtech Records in February as the label reveals a fresh set of remixes courtesy of Tim Engelhardt and Habischman. Founded as an offshoot label to Kerri Chandler’s Madhouse, Madtech Records has delivered a string of notable releases since its birth in 2012. Having welcomed London based…
Berlin house head Daniele Di Martino is next to step up on Get Physical with a pair of his perfectly dramatic dance floor weapons. This German producer has a stripped back and effective style, with plenty of focus given to his well programmed drums and expertly designed synth sounds. He had a busy 2018 putting…
Italian duo Neverdogs mint their brand new label Bamboleo Records with a powerful four track EP that serves as a fine statement of intent. The label—which launched with a special party at BPM in 2018 and has been hosting a monthly event at 93 feet East in London since October 2018—will focus on house, techno…
After a successful and creative year that included his Sondela EP alongside Floyd Lavine on Connected, David Mayer is back on his regular label with two more terrific tracks. With an inimitable and floor filling style, this German producer has built a solid reputation over the past decade, from his releases on the Keinemusik label…
DJ Sneak and Tripmastaz return as RareTwo Inc. for two energetic house cuts entitled ‘Rarethentic’ dropping on Nathan Barato & Carlo Lio’s Rawthentic this February. Both artists need little introduction; Chicago house gangster DJ Sneak has been a purveyor of rhythmic cuts for decades, whilst Russian producer Tripmastaz has become a key producer making intricate house…
CHARLOTTE DE WITTE TAKES KNTXT ON TOUR The Belgian DJ’s techno showcase KNTXT makes international debuts in London and Paris. Belgium’s definitive techno talent Charlotte de Witte is taking her essential showcase concept on the road in 2019. KNTXT will make its international debut at fabric in London on March 16th, before stopping off at T7 in Paris…
Gabor Szeles , A&R for Witty tunes , posted today a very interesting post relating Mr Flavio Lodetti / Flod tracks. Seems that this post started a whole crazyness regarding Mr.Lodetti’s past works. Tracks stolen from other fellow producers , also multiple releases under different name…
Bryan Peroni, Daniel Rateuke, Luthier and Stil & Bense arrive on ZEHN Records to release four emotive cuts in a various artists release entitled ‘Elements 1’. ZEHN Records have been going from strength to strength since they started out in July 2018. They continue to provide melodic, driving rhythms to the highest standard without swaying…
Archie Hamilton’s Moss Co. Records welcomes UK based producers TIJN and Daines with their ‘Archway’ EP, featuring two intricate cuts and a remix from industry great Silverlining. Hailing from Durham, Martyn Hodgson is the founder of vinyl labels like In Haus Wax, Deep Edition Recordings and his eponymously titled TIJN imprint, whilst as a DJ…
New York’s Nervous kick-starts 2019 with a four track Various Artists compilation from Disco Town (Angelo Ferreri & Moon Rocket), Mark Lower and Sue Avenue entitled ‘Nervous Brooklyn Sessions – Vol 1’. Throughout its respected 27-year history, Nervous has cemented its reputation as one of dance music’s most iconic labels, releasing pivotal output from house…
The influential No.19 label will kick off 2019 in style with a fantastic new EP from respected Russian artist Tripmastaz. Hailing from an industrial region known as the Detroit of Russia, this artist serves up non-standard grooves on labels like Cocoon, Minus and Desolat. He also runs four of his own hotly tipped vinyl labels…
WEISS & ELI BROWN PUSH IT UP LABEL: KALUKI MUSIK FORMAT(S): DIGITAL RELEASED: 07.12.18 Two of the scene’s hottest artists Weiss and Eli Brown drop a rave-inspired collab that further establishes them as prodigiously talented producers. After breaking into the scene back in 2013, Weiss has risen to ever greater heights, with his releases inspiring…
Rawthentic bosses Carlo Lio and Nathan Barato open 2019 by welcoming Andre Salmon & The Boombox to the imprint, with the pairing offering their ‘Less Confuse’ EP to mark their label debut. Owner of his own SAGMEN imprint, with further recent stand out material on the likes of Repopulate Mars, Hottrax, Leftroom and more, Ecuadorian…
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