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Paul van Dyk and Alex M.O.R.P.H. Reunite for Stranger Things-Inspired Single, “Hawkins Square”

Frequent collaborators Paul van Dyk and Alex M.O.R.P.H. pay homage to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana with their latest collaboration in an instrumental tribute to Stranger Things.  M.O.R.P.H and van Dyk forgo their collaborative uplifting approach of yesteryear, opting instead to bridge the gap between progressive house and trance …

Premiere: Big Dope P ‘Southside Of Chicago’

Moveltraxx will release its latest compilation EP, ‘Street Bangers Factory 21’, this month. Listen to founder Big Dope P’s ‘Southside Of Chicago’ below.  The London-via-Paris’ label’s latest five-tracker features contributions from DJ Roc, Katie Got Bandz, DJ Manny, Traxman, Gettoblaster and Mars Kasei. Spanning juke, footwork, house and ghetto tech, …

Premiere: Nathalie Capello ‘Wanna Be’

Nathalie Capello will release her debut EP, ‘Fading Dreams’, via Manchester’s Dansu Discs this month. Listen to ‘Wanna Be’ below.  The Rotterdam-born, Berlin-based DJ – who’s a regular on the city’s club circuit, Refuge Worldwide Radio, and the Hör Berlin streaming channel – follows remixes, singles and compilation appearances on …

Premiere: Blvksite ‘Tap’

Blvksite will release a self-titled EP via Black Techno Matters next month. Listen to ‘Tap’ below.  The Washington D.C. twins – Drew and Justin Barini-Rivers – serve up three original cuts of thunderous techno for the label, which launched in 2021 with a mission to “reclaim techno as a manifestation …

Premiere: The 83rd ‘diddy b0p’

The 83rd will release a new EP, ‘c r u $ h c i t y’, this week. Listen to ‘diddy b0p’ below.  The New York producer’s first new release after a three year hiatus is a six-tracker that fires on all cylinders. Touching on everything from experimental hip-hop and …

Premiere: Hassan Abou Alam ‘Lost In A Jar Of Thyme’

Hassan Abou Alam will release a new EP, ‘Ice’, via Parisian label Nehza Records this week. Listen to ‘Lost In A Jar Of Thyme’ below.  The Egyptian producer and live artist – whose music has previously appeared on labels such as Naive, early reflex and Rhythm Section International – debuts …

Maddy O’Neal Drops Shapeshifting Sophomore Album, “Ricochet”

Maddy O’Neal has dropped Ricochet, her genre-bending sophomore album. Ricochet sees the Denver-based electronic music producer at her most creative, alchemizing futuristic bass with electro-soul beats and funky, head-nodding disco. Complete with dazzling singles like the sparkling future bass banger "Never Fades" and the spacey “Follow Me," Ricochet is a bold body of work …

Infected Mushroom Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Kaleidoscopic Album, “IM25”

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, iconic Israeli psytrance duo Infected Mushroom have finally dropped their highly anticipated IM25 LP. Preceding the 12-track collection, Infected Mushroom teamed up with Israeli compatriot Bliss for a 10-minute, face-melting space expedition called "A Cookie From Space." Shortly after, they treated fans to a glitchy electro-rock rendition …

AIR APPARENT’s Unique Musical Identity Shines On Debut Album, “Chromatic”

Uniting a myriad of genres and influences, AIR APPARENT’s debut album couldn’t be a more impressive showcase of diversity and talent. Preceded by an exciting string of singles that offered a glimpse into his vibrant auditory world—such as the playful “100%” alongside ÊMIA—AIR APPARENT's 12-track Chromatic album displays the Indian-American musician’s …

Premiere: KΣITO ‘Makimura’

Tokyo’s KΣITO is up next on Tzusing’s Sea Cucuber label with the ‘Jakuzure Butoh’ EP. Listen to ‘Makimura’ below.  Across seven tracks, KΣITO presents a personalised take on gqom, the percussive South African club music genre, while simultaneously incorporating elements of Japanese gorge music. Gorge is a musical movement that …

Giolì & Assia Confront Demons, Discuss Symbolism In Third Studio Album, “Fire Hell And Holy Water”

When it comes to eclectic electronic music acts, it doesn’t get any more versatile and visceral than the Italian femme powerhouse duo Giolì & Assia. Equipped with an impressive mix of instrumental know-how and a tender romantic relationship, the European couple have deeply influenced the dance music landscape throughout the …

Premiere: Maara ‘High Rollerz’

Maara will release a new EP, ‘Fancy Feast’, via Kalahari Oyster Cult this month. Listen to ‘High Rollerz’ below.  The Montréal DJ and producer follows recent releases on X-Kalay, NAFF and Radiant Love with four more cuts of transcendental rave NRG, blending blissed-out breaks, propulsive techno and pupil-dilating prog with …

Premiere: Terr ‘Only For Tonight’

Terr returns to Erol Alkan’s Phantasy tomorrow with ‘Only For Tonight’. Have an exclusive first listen below.  The Berlin-based Brazilian producer’s new track, her fourth release on the label, has already picked up huge support from the likes of Terry Farley and Horse Meat Disco, and has been played out …

Listen to GRiZ’s Sun-Kissed House Track, “On a High”

The next entry in GRiZ's long-running mixtape series, Chasing The Golden Hour, showcases the beauty of those golden hours when the sun hits just right and everything glows. Seven years ago, GRiZ picked up his instruments and drove right towards the sun with the release of the first chapter of Chasing …

New DJ Snake Collab Honors Landmark Rollerskating Brand

You can always bank on DJ Snake. The Parisian superstar has delivered a new blockbuster collaboration which is also set to be featured in the upcoming short film, The Flipper’s Skate Heist. The film is a celebration of Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace, a rollerskating landmark first founded by Ian "Flipper" Ross back …

Mr. Carmack’s “Hometown Heroes” EP Is Controlled Chaos

Mr. Carmack stays grounded on his home turf with his latest EP, HOMETOWN HEROES. Picking up right where his last long-form project, CHAOS, left off, Carmack remains predictably unpredictable throughout his latest EP. The San Francisco-born producer was feeling particularly collaborative on his latest effort, teaming up with Dilip, AbJo and more. And …

Marshmello Kicks Off ESPN Partnership With Monday Night Football Theme Remix

There's something extra sweet this year about the return of America's favorite sport. The Monday Night Football matchup on September 12th saw Russell Wilson's Denver Broncos lose a nail-biter to the Super Bowl-winning quarterback's former team, the Seattle Seahawks, kicking off the MNF season with a high-profile showdown. And new music from Marshmello soundtracked …

Premiere: SB81 ‘Hessian’

SB81 has released a new EP, ‘Picture This’, on Metalheadz. Listen to the closing track’ Hessian’ below.  The Wolverhampton producer returns to the label for the first time since 2018’s ‘Future Point’ EP, offering up four cuts that balance brutal d&b beats with a dense, foggy atmosphere. Pummelling kicks, crunching …

Premiere: Carlton Doom ‘Life on Marble (ft. Emby)’

Carlton Doom debuts on London’s Cheeky Music Group this month with ‘The Lost Tracks: Blue Galaxy’ EP. Listen to the closing track, ‘Life on Marble (ft. Emby)’, below.  The Belfast DJ and producer – whose previous releases have appeared on labels including Hypercolour, Lobster Theremin, Céad and Hotflush – originally produced …

Underground Vibes | 083

“Time Goes By” – Aiobahn, Janee & Faith South Korean trailblazer Aiobahn has finally returned to bitbird with “Time Goes By,” which marks one of his most vibrant singles to date. Enlisting the talents of Janee and Faith, he crafts an energetic arrangement, filled with soft vocals and playful sound …

Black Coffee and Ami Faku Celebrate South African Heritage With Rework of Apartheid-Era Protest Anthem

"This song symbolizes the gift of music." That's how Black Coffee referred to Letta Mbulu and Caiphus Semenya's "There's Music In The Air," a protest anthem for the anti-apartheid movement written by the South African musicians in 1976. Today, alongside fellow South African artist Ami Faku, the Grammy-winning DJ and dance music producer has …

Premiere: DJ Pitch ‘Scared’

DJ Pitch returns to All Centre this month with a new two-tracker, ‘Sacred’. Listen to the title track below.  The label’s co-founder builds on the vibe of his 2021 debut album, ‘It’s Not What You Said It’s Because You Spoke’, delivering some of his weightiest club gear to date while …

Mand0 Drops Relentless Tech House Heater, “Raptor”

Combining thick beats and intoxicating energy, Mand0’s “Raptor” is undoubtedly a dancefloor heater. After launching his career back in 2021 with “Monster In The Basement" and following up with a series of expertly crafted, independent releases, the Niagara Falls-based beatsmith is captivating an ever-growing audience with his sinister sound. Blending …

Premiere: Kelvin T & Takeem ‘Harbor’

Kelvin T & Takeem will release a new collaborative EP, ‘Synthetic’, via Eastern Margins’ label this month. Listen to the opening track, ‘Harbor’, below.  The Hong Kong DJ/producer and MC link up for five cuts that bridge neon-hued gutter and cloud rap stylings with hyperpop, deconstructed club and brash electro. …

Watch PRXZM Produce a Song Live Using Mad Libs

PRXZM masticated asteroids really gouda in this livestream. You'll understand that ridiculous lede after watching a recent video by the dance music production and songwriting duo PRXZM, who recently challenged themselves to write a song using Mad Libs. Using suggestions from their live audience on Twitch, they got to work. They'd …

Premiere: Current Value ‘Weight’

Current Value will release his new album, ‘Platinum Scatter’ via Prague’s YUKU label this month. Listen to ‘Weight’ below.  The prolific German drum & bass producer describes his latest 14-track release as his “most conceptual body of work to date”, innovating around the dark, neuro-influenced sound he’s become known for …

Premiere: Swimful ‘Translation To Heaven (Ikonika Remix)’

Swimful will release a new EP, ‘Rushlight’, via Shanghai’s SVBKVLT this month, featuring remixes from Ikonika and Phelimuncasi. Listen to Ikonika’s remix of ‘Translation To Heaven’ below.  The seven-track release marks UK-born, Shanghai-based artist’s fifth release on the label, and finds him dabbling in fresh sonic territory. Where previous releases …

Ronny Shome Shows Stunning Versatility In Latest Releases

British London-based songwriter and producer Ronny Shome shows some stunning versatility in his latest releases. Titled “Breakthrough,” “Summer Dreams,” “Get Up,” “You’re The One,” and “Want You To Know,” Ronny’s latest songs were all produced between 2018 and 2021, each offering a different style, mood and sonic design, all set …

Premiere: Maggie Tra ‘Kingdom Of Her’

Maggie Tra will release a new album, ‘Kingdom Of Her’, via her SYS Sister Sounds label this month. Listen to the title track below.  The Australia-born Khmer/Viet DJ and producer follows her recent single ‘Apsara’ with a 10 track album that pays tribute to her Cambodian roots and to her …

Watch Disclosure Drop Massive Unreleased Remix of Kim Petras and Sam Smith’s “Unholy”

We’re latching onto the idea of another Disclosure and Sam Smith collab. The Grammy-nominated duo have teased an unreleased remix of "Unholy," an upcoming collab between Smith and Kim Petras, over the weekend during their performance at London’s All Points East. Disclosure and Smith will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the iconic …

Premiere: DJ Katapila ‘Fadidi’

DJ Katapila is next up on Tash LC’s Club Yeke label with the ‘Techno Africa’ EP. Listen to ‘Fadidi’ below. The DJ and producer from Jonestown, a coastal district in Accra, blends classic Detroit house and techno beats with traditional Ghanaian rhythms, infectious melodies and his own Twi vocals across …

FISHER Drops Sultry House Banger, “Yeah The Girls”

Australian tech house superstar FISHER has released his highly anticipated single, “Yeah The Girls.” Out today via his own Catch & Release label, “Yeah The Girls” has been generating quite a bit of buzz after being rinsed in the DJ's sets throughout the summer. Following FISHER's tracks “Palm Beach Banga” and “It’s …

EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 13

“Grapevine” – Lane 8 feat. Elderbrook Elderbrook’s tender vocals float gently above Lane 8’s bustling instrumentation on “Grapevine.” The song’s sentimental character is a result of a personal backstory. “Back when I was living in San Francisco after college, I used to regularly take road trips down to LA to …

Premiere: Sosak 'Do One'

Co-Accused will release a new VA compilation this week. The Scottish DJ and production duo, who run a label of the same name, will drop the imprint’s second release in the form of ‘VA Volume 1’ featuring Co-Accused alongside Posh End Music boss Fear-E, Acidulant and Sosak. Sosak, an alias of …

Premiere: ex.sses ‘silicon’

ex.sses is next up on London’s TT label with the ‘scanner’ EP. Hear the B-Side, ‘silicon’, below.  The DJ, producer and Balamii resident takes inspiration from writings on “physical sensation, material and the gendered body” to create two cuts of abstract club music. Techno-like rhythms become agitated and disjointed, while …

Premiere: Nikki Nair ‘Where R U’

Nikki Nair will make his Astrophonica debut in September with the ‘Renormalization Support Group’ EP. Listen to ‘Where R U’ below. Comprising four cuts of Nair’s distinctive breakbeat electro, the DJ Mag North America Breakthrough Producer award winner’s hit streak continues here, with sizzling beats and phat, crunching basslines underscoring …

Premiere: Drua ‘Leisureplex’

Dublin DJ and producer Drua is next up on Spray’s eponymous label with the Leisureplex EP. Hear the title track below.  Marking the second EP on Berlin-based, Sligo-born DJ’s label – after last year’s reissue of Dimension 23’s 1997 rave slammer ‘I.M.O.K. R.U.O.K.’ –  the two original cuts on ‘Leisureplex’ …

Premiere: Bo Sedkid ‘Full Dot’

Sri Lankan songwriter, producer and visual artist Bo Sedkid will release a new album, ‘Goring’, via CHINABOT this week. Listen to ‘Full Dot’ below.  The musical alias of Colombo-based filmmaker and multimedia artist Muvindu Binoy, Bo Sedkid’s debut album is an experimental collection that blends elements of hip-hop and Sinhalese …

Bruce Gibbons & Dom Fricot Drop An Electrifying New Track “Don’t Believe What You Hear”

Bruce Gibbons shares his new collaborative single with Dom Fricot “Don’t Believe What You Hear.” With the  support of the House and Techno Record Label Soniquarium, the artists have created an indisputable unique sound, bringing unconventional elements of House and Futuristic dance music together. The electronica powerhouse is known to …

GRiZ and LSDREAM Drop Space Bass Banger, “Funkonaut”

GRiZ and LSDREAM have teamed up for a massive collab, taking fans on a funk-filled space expedition with “Funkonaut." Debuted last December at GRiZ’s inaugural Space Camp event at Virginia’s Hampton Coliseum, “Funkonaut” fuses GRiZ’s signature sound with LSDREAM’s unique brand of space bass. The result is a wonky, thrilling banger that perfectly encapsulates …