Reviews

Jamie Odell aka Jimpster has continued to be in fine form with remixes in his wake this last year for Dave lee, Jon Dixon and Miguel Migs. He his back here on his home label Freerange Records, with two original cuts on the heavy-hitting ‘Tribute’ EP inspired by his many excursions to a country that... Read more »

Drumcode has released ‘Elevate’ a 10-track compilation showcasing cuts from a fresh array of label family and friends, including BEC, Juliet Fox and rising talent Chelina Manuhutu, Tini Gessler and DJ Dee. The project is also testament to techno’s global appeal with artists coming from Japan, China and Australia, as well as across the UK... Read more »

Highly accomplished artists Adam Port & Monolink join forces for a spine-tingling link-up on ‘Point Of No Return’. The single is out today on Tale Of Us’ label Afterlife. Underpinned by a hypnotic main riff, this cut utilizes the power of Monolink’s haunting vocals. Alongside a rousing instrumental, this track’s components make for an emotionally-charged... Read more »

Grammy award-winning artist Cassian, and Anyma of the acclaimed melodic-techno duo Tale Of Us have joined forces to deliver an electrifying remix of Jimi Jules’ hit single “My City’s On Fire”, released on Rose Avenue Records, founded by RÜFÜS DU SOL. One of 2022’s biggest dance records originally released on Innervisions and executive produced by... Read more »

Canadian imprint Icewax Records drop rugged retro house on 12” by very own Montreal’s favorite trickster duo Hoopalaï. Opening cut ‘Electric Tartar’ is a night-time joyride with colourful arps, an irresistible bassline and filtering synths, its chic reverb giving it a disco-tinged dose of nostalgia. Next up is ‘SonaBar2am’, this after-hours offering melts minds with... Read more »

Pioneer of the Contemporary House music sound Jamie Jones returns with breezy new single ‘Lose My Mind’, out now on Helix Records. A disco-flavored house tune, ‘Lose My Mind’ ushers in the springtime vibes a few months ahead of his Coachella performance. The Welsh superstar’s talent for a dancefloor filler is on full display, combining... Read more »

Manjumasi’s 32nd release presents a variety of stellar reinterpretations of last year’s vinyl release ‘Instant Transmission’ from label founder atish and collaborator Vridian. Leipzig-based artist Map.ache, known for his releases on the likes of Giegling and Circo Loco, leads the package with a groove-driven, smooth and floaty rework of ‘Touch & Go’. Veteran Romanian producers... Read more »

Prodigious artist Fideles returns to Afterlife with a mesmerizing slice of dance floor elation. A longstanding member of the Afterlife family, Fideles encapsulates the label’s emotive and diverse sound. ‘Overcome’ has a vintage soul encased in futuristic flesh and blood. Inspired by their nightly ventures, the title track draws muses from Fideles’ travels, performances, and... Read more »

The young New Yorker Layon Giordani begins the year in a similar vein to how he ended 2022; working tirelessly to push his sound forward, while delivering captivating studio results in the process. Case in point, ‘Rabbit Hole’ his collaboration with HI-LO, that not only topped charts to end the year as one of 2022’s... Read more »

Italian-brother duo Mathame have released their latest single ‘To Hope’ via Astralwerks. The infectious single exemplifies the captivating Mathame sound that has enthralled electronic music fans across the globe. What Mathame describes as “their version of a party track,” ‘To Hope’ builds through winding synths and erupts with pulsating club energy; evoking an uplifting and... Read more »