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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 …

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 …

Listen to Production From James Blake, Thundercat, Kaytranada and More In JID’s New Album

Famed Atlanta rapper JID has joined forces with a handful of the world's greatest electronic music producers for The Forever Story, his third studio album. One of the album's undeniable highlights is "Lauder Too," its final track. In a high-profile collision of Grammy-winning artists, James Blake and Thundercat joined forces …

Britney Spears Returns: Listen to Her Duet With Elton John, a Dance Version of 1972’s “Tiny Dancer”

It's Britney, bitch… and Elton. Britney Spears and Elton John have joined forces to reimagine "Tiny Dancer," the latter's iconic 1972 song, into a dance anthem. "Hold Me Closer" is the first new music from Spears following the end of her controversial conservatorship, which had inspired a full-blown movement spearheaded …

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 …

Kaleena Zanders and Party Pupils Channel Whitney Houston On New Single, “ME WITHOUT U”

Fresh off the announcement of her signing with Helix Records, the newest venture from Ultra Records' founder, Patrick Moxey, Kaleena Zanders is channeling her inner Whitney Houston. Teaming up with Party Pupils, Zanders, who was named to EDM.com's Class of 2022 earlier this year, has unveiled "ME WITHOUT YOU." The new track comes …

Premiere: Ranma Entero ‘Jusenkyo’

Ranma Entero will release a new EP, ‘Xalli’, via the WVWV label this month. Listen to the opening track, ‘Jusenkyo’, below.  The Mexico City-based producer’s solo debut for the label comes just over a year after he co-founded it May 2021. Since then, the imprint has released five EPs and …

Premiere: Alien D ‘Giggle’

Alien D will release a new EP via New York’s Sorry Records this week. Listen to the opening track, ‘Giggle’, below.  The DJ and producer, who is also co-founder of fellow NYC label Sweat Equity, serves up four original tracks that drift from breezy breakbeat into headrush techno and back …

Premiere: Goldman ‘The Waiting Room’

Bristol’s Goldman will release a new EP via his WORKS Records label this week. Check out the title track below.  The DJ, producer and co-founder of the jungle, footwork and all things 160 BPM Facebook group, HALFTIME//SLOWFAST, makes his solo debut on the label with four tracks ranging from full-pelt club …

DROELOE’s New Single Is a Stunning and Visceral Ride: Listen to “Holiday”

Enlisting Norwegian singer-songwriter Ponette for a stunning vocal performance, DROELOE has added yet another genre-bending gem to his expansive discography. In the midst of a busy touring schedule across the U.S., DROELOE is reflecting on the concept of “flow stage” by way of his new single, “Holiday." Out now via electronic music tastemaker …

Listen to Malaa’s Gritty New House Track, “Hypnotic”

Our favorite balaclava-wearing house producer, Malaa, has dropped a new house track, "Hypnotic." It's the enigmatic producer's third single from his upcoming debut LP, DON MALAA, one of the year's most hotly anticipated dance albums. Clocking in at over five minutes, "Hypnotic" finds Malaa beautifully splaying his bass-oriented house music sensibilities …

Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta and Shakira Drop Remix Package for “Don’t You Worry”

Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta and Shakira have added even more firepower to their collaborative release, "Don't You Worry." A trio of dance remixes has been released to celebrate the international success of their recent super-collab. Breathing new life into the record, Guetta, Shakira and the Peas called upon Malaa, Dubdogz, DJs …

What So Not Wants to DJ at Your House Party

Got any weekend plans? Because What So Not casually wants to DJ in your living room. The electronic music virtuoso, who has graced the towering stages of many of the world's biggest festivals, has announced a contest for one fan to win a private DJ set. He's essentially throwing a dart at …

Above & Beyond Drop Hypnotic Progressive House Single, “Chains”

Iconic trance music trio Above & Beyond have returned with a new progressive house anthem, “Chains.” Premiered during the band’s Group Therapy 450 celebration at The Drumsheds London last September, “Chains” marks Above & Beyond's third single with Marty Longstaff following 2019's "Flying By Candlelight" and "Tightrope." It's also one of two original productions to appear on the group's Anjunabeats …

Premiere: Biesmans & Dusky ‘Back In The Daze’

Biesmans will release a new EP, ‘Teamworks’, via Berlin’s Watergate Records this week, which sees him collaborating with different artists across five tracks. Listen to this collaboration with Dusky, ‘Back In The Daze’, below. The Belgian producer, whose productions pull lovingly from classic cosmic/Italo/Hi-NRG disco styles, links up with Kasper …

Premiere: Denham Audio ‘MIssing You’

Denham Audio will release his long overdue solo EP on the Club Glow label he co-runs with Borai and LMajor, Mani Festo and Borai this week. Listen to ‘Missing You’ below.  In keeping with the Club Glow catalogue, the four tracks on ‘Thirty Eight Snub’ pull lovingly from classic UK …

Premiere: Tamlin ‘Diazemax’

Tamlin will release a new EP, ‘Bitter Fruit’, via Scuffed Recordings this week. Listen to ‘Diazemax’ below.  The Brighton-based DJ and producer has previously appeared on the DJ Mag Best of British nominated label as part of the duo Heritage, whose track ‘The Revelation’ is a razor-sharp cut of electro-singed …

Sam Blacky Unveils Sultry Single, “Colombiana”: Listen

Multitalented artist Sam Blacky is achieving her "biggest goals in music." Having emerged into the music production world just last year, Blacky is making a name for herself at a remarkable rate. The budding producer has now revealed a sultry, Latin-Infused single, "Colombiana," marking her debut release on Lee Foss' venerated Repopulate Mars imprint. "Since I …

Premiere: Lithe ‘Mainline’

Lithe will release a new EP, ‘Mainline’, via Glasgow/Cork’s Flood label this week. Listen to the title track below.  The Australian producer, who last appeared on the label with 2020’s ‘Nos’ EP, returns with four more cuts of percussive club music with an alien, industrial edge. Expanding on the hard …

EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 12

“Passive Aggressive Robot” – Rinzen In his quest to craft cinematic, world-building techno, Rinzen centers "Passive Aggressive Robot" on “envisioning a near-future world dominated by (annoying snarky) AI.” Sharp-edged synths slice through a relentless kick while an eerie robot sounds alarms and fires warnings through the song’s progression. “Transhumanism” – …

Afrojack and Black V Neck Join Forces for Summery Tech House Anthem, “Day N Night”

Afrojack has teamed up with Black V Neck for "Day N Night," a late-summer house anthem. With its chugging, four-on-the-floor rhythm and disco influences, "Day N Night" is a beautiful nod to the underground. The anthemic tech house track features Muni Long, a Platinum-certified R&B singer-songwriter whose smooth topline glimmers atop a sun-kissed arrangement. …

Infected Mushroom Remake 1989 Classic “Black Velvet” With Glitchy Remix

Legendary Israeli psytrance duo Infected Mushroom have revealed the latest single from their forthcoming IM25 album, an electro-rock rendition of Alannah Myles’ 1989 classic, "Black Velvet." With help from Israeli compatriot Ninet Tayeb, Infected Mushroom have transformed the former #1 hit into a glitchy, bass-driven remake with amplified guitar chords …

ALWZ SNNY and Marquette King Drop Compassionate Single, “Aggressive Love”

ALWZ SNNY has delivered a new single called "Aggressive Love" with NFL sensation-turned musician Marquette King, marking their second collaboration to date. "Aggressive Love" is a big room-style track featuring emotive chords progressions, high-energy drops and crisp percussive elements. The topline speaks to the importance of showing compassion to all—no …

Premiere: Jennifer Loveless ‘Reverse Cowgirl 2’

Jennifer Loveless will release a new EP, ‘Around The World’, via Butter Sessions next month. Listen to ‘Reverse Cowgirl 2’ below.  Set for release on 16th September, the six-track EP is described as “a hot, hot rush of sun-kissed and heavily misted summer anthems”, packed with “slap-happy basslines and bucked …

ZeXzy’s “Obsession” Depicts Women Dwelling On The Nigerian Star

ZeXzy’s music video for “Obsession” captures the Nigerian star’s enticing aura. The nicely shot music video brings divineness and sensuality onto the screen displaying women going crazy for “The God of Obsession.” The rhythmic beats and meditative melodies awaken desires and enlighten the mind.  Uwaifo Williams Aituae, has had many …

Premiere: Stones Taro ‘99’

London’s Sub Merchants label will release a new six-track EP, ‘Columbia Road’, this month, bringing together Main Phase, Daffy and Stones Taro for a late summer suite of warped and wobbly garage, with a few curve balls thrown in for good measure. Listen to Stones Taro’s ‘99’ below.  The EP …

Premiere: Blu Ritual ‘November Portal’

Blu Ritual will release a new EP, ‘Cosmic Dune’, via Chernihiv, Ukraine label OBRIY this week. Listen to ‘November Portal’ below. The Italy-born, London-based producer pulls influence from London rave culture and spiritual practices across four tracks, crafting an EP that feels at once rooted in the club and somewhere …

Premiere: War ‘Beefy’

Cologne DJ and producer War will release a new EP, ‘Edena’, via Bristol label Utopia Music this month. Listen to ‘Beefy’ below.  In a first for the artist and the label, both of which have become known for their slick drum & bass releases, ‘Edena’ sees the artist diving into …

ILLENIUM Confirms “From The Ashes” With Skylar Grey Is Due Next Month

Like a phoenix, ILLENIUM's long-coveted track, "From The Ashes," has found new life—and its release is within reach. In the immediate aftermath of 2021's Grammy-nominated album, Fallen Embers, the "All That Really Matters" producer almost immediately revealed there were more forthcoming blockbuster collaborations on the horizon, including one in particular …

Raves, Resilience and Rapture: How Ray Volpe Overcame His Lowest Moment to Produce a Game-Changing Record

They say success isn't about luck, connections or even money. It's the discipline to outwork everyone around you—a tenet which Ray Volpe has long been tethered to. The byproduct is Legend of the Volpetron, his new EP, out now by way of Disciple. The inventive record effectively pours gasoline on the broiling career …

Calvin Harris Unites With 23 Collaborators On Sun-Kissed Sixth Album, “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2”

Five years after its predecessor, Calvin Harris has finally unveiled Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2, his sixth studio album. The new LP features a staggering 23 collaborators, among them Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Halsey, Charlie Puth and Normani. Harris manages to weave a sun-drenched latticework of electro-funk, laid-back R&B and smooth nu-disco throughout Vol. …

Premiere: Law ‘Stay True’

Law makes his solo debut on his own Repertoire label this month with ‘The Holographic Principle’ EP. Listen to ‘Stay True’ below.  Having launched the label in 2009, Law’s EP demonstrates the future-facing jungle/drum & bass ethos of the label across four tracks of cosmic breakbeat wizardry, balancing tough, intricate …

Premiere: Shiken Hanzo ‘Eternity Of Echoes’

Shiken Hanzo will release a new EP, ‘Eternity Of Echoes’, via Anthony Naples and Jenny Slattery’s Incienso label this week. Listen to the title track below.  The four-track EP lands this Friday, 5th August, and follows his ‘Fate Worlds’ LP on Inperspective Records last spring. The release sees him expanding …

ZHU Drops Surprise Seven-Track Mixtape, “Musical Chairs”

Grammy-nominated electronic music artist ZHU has released a surprise seven-track mixtape, Musical Chairs (Vol. 1).  Out now via Astralwerks and in the wake of a headlining Lollapalooza performance, Musical Chairs marks ZHU's first release since December 2021, when he dropped DREAMLAND (DELUXE). The mixtape features seven brand new tracks that offer up an atmospheric range of moods, …

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“More” – summet summet’s debut album axiom is a stunning testament to his skills and creativity. Out via KUMO Collective, it spans seven tracks in length, with the infectious “more” being a definite standout. "Fossilized" Ft. Stephen Geisler – DNIE Montenegro-based trailblazer DNIE has just enlisted Stephen Geisler for his …

Fred again.. and Swedish House Mafia Unite for Super-Collab, “Turn On The Lights again..”

Fred again.. called an audible on the release of his upcoming album Actual Life 3—and turned on the lights. A week ago, Fred again.. announced that his upcoming full-length would be taking a backseat to instead spotlight one of the project's hotly anticipated singles, a collaboration with Swedish House Mafia and Future. The …