Podcasts
Premiere: Yigitoglu & KVTS deliver striking rhythms & punchy grooves on ‘Sundowner’ EP
Synthetik Sounds presents the ‘Sundowner EP,’ with Yigitoglu & KVTS delivering three original tracks that range from punchy dance floor grooves to striking hypnotic rhythms, sure to lock in dance floors with the nicely layered hypnotic grooves that have become the signature sound for the young Turkish DJ/producer and his collaborator. Washington DC Techno Powerhouse,... Read more »
Premiere: Mihai Popoviciu serves up late-night basement vibes on driving take of Vincenzo’s ‘Assassin’
Sublease Music proudly welcomes Vincenzo, one of the longest serving producers on the house circuit, with ‘Assassin,’ a slinky, deep and rolling house cut. The title track builds around a snaking bassline, with sharp percussions adding the groove before lush pads add the texture to the groove. Amiable Romanian producer and DJ Mihai Popoviciu pops... Read more »
Premiere: Simon Shaw takes on The Checkup & DJ Merci’s soulful House gem ‘You Make Me Stronger’ on Kaoz Theory
Berlin-based producer and DJ, The Checkup joins forces with DJ Merci and vocalist Mona Lee for a new single on Kerri Chandler’s Kaoz Theory this April, with UK artist Simon Shaw on remix duties. Berlin’s The Checkup has become a much prized figure in the contemporary House scene through his own imprint Heattraxx, plus further... Read more »
Premiere: Embark on a thrilling journey through Baime’s sonic rabbit-hole on his ‘Faster’ EP
Moodyverse returns with a dynamic 4-track release, showcasing the talents of three exceptional artists and delivering mesmerizing originals alongside two electrifying remixes. Embark on a captivating journey through Baime’s sonic rabbit-hole with ‘Faster,’ a track that embodies his signature production style. Fusing gritty metallic percussions, ethereal synth leads, and enchanting vocals, Baime crafts an immersive... Read more »
Premiere: Restless Leg Syndrome add dynamic twist to B.Visible & Anda Reverie’s introspective journey ‘Bad Karma’
What is the worst possible thing you can do to humanity? That’s right – blow up the planet. In this dreamy track, B.Visible addresses just this with the help of Anda Reverie’s hypnotizing vocals, out via Data Snacks. Assuming the position of an alien civilization, she has the power to destroy Earth by simply pushing... Read more »
Premiere: Naeiiv graces Infinite Depth with a high-energy and euphoric remix Martín Dubiansky’s eccentric ‘No Te He Podido Olvidar’
After a little break, Infinite Depth is back with the second release of 2024 and it’s coming from the Argentinian Martín Dubiansky. The ‘Lonely Guy’ EP contains two eccentric originals with unexpected and abstract elements. Besides, Naeiiv is back on the label with a high-energy and euphoric remix. The first track is ‘Lonely Guy’, which... Read more »
Premiere: Cid Inc. lends celebrated touch to Mango Alley on pristine ‘Cosmic Dot’ remix
Mango Alley was established in 2008 with the goal to showcase the most innovative international artists in Progressive House, Melodic Techno and Organic House, featuring big names in the scene and discovering new talents. The signature sound of Mango Alley encompasses a distinct fusion of deep, chunky, and intricate grooves, bold and mesmerizing synths and... Read more »
Premiere: Inámo joins truColors’ latest compilation with 2 dramatic remixes flaunting his Afro and Organic flair
trueColors is a deep and melodic record label with a focus on organic sounds, and the imprint’s new release is a four-track compilation featuring music by Monolink, Zigan Aldi, Umami and Inámo who have all previously worked with trueColors. Following the groundbreaking Foresight series, trueColors offers a deeper look into some unreleased material from prominent... Read more »
Premiere: Modeplex drops potent compositions and robust grooves on return to Einmusika Recordings with ‘Hyperactive’ EP
We are delighted to announce the return of Germany’s Modeplex to Einmusika Recordings. ‘Hyperactive’ emerges as a potent composition, characterized by its dark allure and propelled forward by a distinctive main synth that gracefully oscillates and intertwines with intricate layers of effect sounds. ‘Ceremony’ exudes an ethereal ambiance, juxtaposed with a robust groove and bassline... Read more »
Premiere: Greta Levska showcases forward-thinking style on ‘Ibiza Get Physical’ compilation with 13 exclusive tracks
Greta Levska has released a number of superb singles on this label in recent years and now steps up to curate the fantastic new Ibiza Get Physical. It showcases her forward-thinking style with 13 brand-new and exclusive tracks from a mix of exciting new names and more established artists across the house spectrum. Levska has... Read more »
Premiere: Samer Soltan flexes creativity on TAU debut, delivering four superb, alluring cuts on ‘Hurricane’ EP
Time to welcome a new name to the TAU family, as Samer Soltan makes his debut with the ‘Hurricane’ EP. The Belgian producer has made his presence felt over the last year or so with a steady flow of solo cuts, remixes and edits, along with some exemplary DJ mixes. Samer runs his own label,... Read more »
Premiere: Madraas take on D-Nox & DJ Zombi’s melodic diamond ‘There Is Hope,’ infusing it with organic groove
‘There Is Hope,’ the successful single that made rainbow waves in Progressive House in 2023 returns now with a fresh sounding remix package. DJ Zombi, the Beat Boutique owner, teamed up with legendary D-Nox for a melodic diamond and now they chose four like-minded artists to procure Deep, Organic, and Minimal reworks. On the menu:... Read more »
Rising Techno star Sam WOLFE storms the dance floor with his latest single, ‘Govinda,’ out via UMEK’s imprint 1605 Records
Rising US techno star Sam WOLFE storms the dancefloor with his latest single, ‘Govinda,’ out now on UMEK’s imprint 1605 Records. ‘Govinda’ fires out of the gate with an electro kick that quickly gives way to an all-out attack on the senses. The pulsating techno, squelching 303s, and psytrance rhythms are backed with a classic Hindu... Read more »
Darin Epsilon unveils captivating sonic journey ‘Janissaries’ on esteemed personal imprint Perspectives Digital
Darin Epsilon unveils a captivating sonic journey with his latest track ‘Janissaries,’ released under his esteemed label Perspectives Digital. The production showcases his signature fusion of Melodic House & Techno and Progressive House, and blends intricate melodies with powerful rhythms, taking listeners on an immersive exploration of sound. He explains: “During a recent tour stop in... Read more »
atish & Nhii come together on ‘Shola’ EP for Damian Lazarus’ Rebellion imprint
New York-based atish is an artist known for communicating the highs and lows of life through his diverse soundscapes, spanning deep house, Romanian minimal, artful techno, and emotive progressive house on esteemed labels such as Anjunadeep, Stil Vor Talent, and Manjumasi, which he co-founded with Mark Slee. This month, he joins forces with fellow New... Read more »
Mr Tout Le Monde releases first single ‘Mask Off’ from upcoming album ‘YOU’ and announces debut USA tour
The preeminent French purveyor of emotional dance music, Mr Tout Le Monde returns with ‘Mask Off’, the definitive single and statement of purpose off his upcoming album ‘YOU,’ the follow up to his acclaimed ‘SUN’ album, which featured the heartfelt hit ‘Sunny Day’ a modern downtempo classic which has been streamed over 60 million times. ... Read more »
Arodes, Andrea Oliva, & Moeaike inaugurate Arodes’ imprint UNRELEASED with spine-tingling collaboration on ‘Stronger Than Before’
Arodes, Andrea Oliva, and Moeaike make a terrific studio trio and offer up brand new single ‘Stronger than Before.’ Between them, these three have helped shape the underground with their music and DJ sets on the most influential labels and clubs in the scene, and now they do it once more with this highly energetic... Read more »
Drumcode hits 300 releases as the brilliant Mha Iri returns to the label for her second EP and hypnotizer of the highest order, ‘Bombay’
Drumcode hits 300 releases as the brilliant Mha Iri returns to the label for her second EP, ‘Bombay.’ Since debuting on Drumcode just over a year ago with ‘Never Go Back To Sleep,’ (her contribution to the debut Elevate compilation series and one of the best-selling techno tracks of 2023), the Scottish producer has rapidly... Read more »
Little Talk with Last Men On Earth
Childhood friends Eugenio and Sebastian, also known as Last Men On Earth, have been making quite a name for themselves over the last little while. With releases on esteemed labels like TAU, Sum Over Histories, Renaissance, and most recently Rummel and Get Physical, we had the pleasure of catching up with the Argentinian duo to... Read more »
Little Talk with Luis León & Unseener
Hot off the back of their ‘And Then We Were Surrounded’ on Nie Wieder Schlafen, WWD had a chat with Peruvian duo Luis León & Unseener. Luis León, a versatile artist and DJ originally from Lima, and currently based in Barcelona, is best recognized as the co-founder of Blankhaus and a notable producer and remixer... Read more »
Little Talk with Rone
French electronic music producer Rone recently captivated audiences at London’s Barbican Centre with his groundbreaking album ‘L(oo)ping’, performed alongside the acclaimed London Contemporary Orchestra (LCO), under the baton of Robert Ames. We’re catching up with Rone to speak about the show, as he shares insights about the creative process, the possibilities, and potential challenges of... Read more »
Little Talk with Polo (AR)
Polo (AR) is an Argentinean artist who has been making waves for a few years now. With a recent release on atish label manjumasi, we caught up with him to find out how the release came about, and what plans he has for the rest of 2024… WWD: Hey Polo (AR) – how has... Read more »
Little Talk with Dave Seaman & Quivver
Following the release of Balance’s massive compilation curated by industry masters, Dave Seaman & Quivver, we had the pleasure of chatting with the two producers about all things VA and their collaboration on ‘Make This Disappear.’ WWD: Hey, Dave & John! Huge congratulations on Balance Presents Dave Seaman and Quivver! It’s a fantastic release which... Read more »
Little Talk with Lazarusman
With the early support by legendary DJs such as Laurent Garnier and Timo Maas, the new release by the Munich-based label ZEN DNA -Third Trinity gets more spotlight thanks to a South African artist Lazarusman, whose vocal in his mother tongue – Zulu, gives an extra flavor to the material. Born in Johannesburg, Lazarusman (real... Read more »
Caprices Festival took Swiss Alps by storm with mix of world class music, cutting edge audio-visual technology, luxury gastronomy, and more
The Swiss mountains of Crans-Montana become a hotbed of next level electronic music across two weekends in April every year as Caprices rolls into town. With its mix of world class music, cutting edge audio-visual technology, luxury gastronomy, an eco-museum, mountain activities, spa and wellness centres and of course over 100km of snowy paradise and... Read more »
Dom Dolla, Charlotte de Witte & John Summit headlined record-breaking Framework in the Desert’s Coachella afterparty series
Framework, one of the world’s leading independent purveyors of underground music experiences, has just concluded the third edition of its Framework in the Desert event series. Having taken place at the Atlantic Aviation airport hangar in Thermal, CA from Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14, Framework in the Desert welcomed more than 10,000 guests... Read more »
RESISTANCE announces Miami Race Week lineup with legends Carl Cox & Mathame at headlining helm
ULTRA Worldwide’s esteemed underground series RESISTANCE will continue its celebrated U.S. club residency during Miami Race Week from Friday, May 3 – Saturday, May 4, 2024, at M2 Miami. Since launching during Miami Music Week 2023 with four sold-out nights, RESISTANCE Miami welcomed underground music lovers to M2 on Saturdays throughout the fall/winter, and recently... Read more »
elrow returns to infamous Ushuaïa Ibiza for three epic themed nights of sensational party magic
Following another incredible summer season in 2023, elrow is poised to once again electrify audiences at the iconic Ushuaïa Ibiza. This year’s lineup promises an unparalleled fusion of multicolored extravagance, pulsating beats, and surreal party celebrations. Prepare to be transported into a realm of pure imagination and creativity, as elrow and Ushuaïa Ibiza unite to... Read more »
Vision Montreal present the Red Moon Room
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as Barac takes the stage in Montreal on April 6th at Entrepot Dominion. While the main event promises to be spectacular, some magic awaits in the intimate confines of the ‘Moon Room,’ where local talent will shine under the glow of a massive red moon suspended behind... Read more »
Portugal’s MOGA Caparica Festival announces second wave of lineup + OFF party headliners
An all new and elevated MOGA Caparica experience awaits on the beautiful coast of Portugal from May 29th to June 2nd, 2024 and now the second wave of names has been revealed as well as headliners for the OFF events. Now playing are the likes of Acid Arab (DJ set), Adassiya (live), Agoria, Francis Mercier, Mâhoud (live), Lee... Read more »