Indie Dance

In December, rising star Deer Jade unveiled her highly anticipated new EP, ‘Voyage Infini’ – the first release on her freshly launched label, I AM YOU. The two-track project, featuring the shimmering singles ‘Jump Up’ and ‘Voyage Infini,’ captured the Swiss artist’s signature fusion of indie dance and melodic house, blending cosmic energy with emotive... Read more »

The Parisian club scene has long been a hot bed for innovation. It’s eclectic patchwork of clubs and spaces have been influential to the journeys of many with artists from across the board expressing their gratitude to a particular venue for helping launch or shape their careers. For CHLOÉ – DJ, producer, owner and A&R... Read more »

Roman Kyn returns to Watergate Records with In ‘Plain Sight Remixes’, a concise two-track release that revisits the original from last year’s ‘Close The Door’ EP. The first remix is by Whitesquare, and the Italian producer pushes the track firmly into Indie Dance. A tighter groove, punchier bass, and a clearer rhythmic drive give the... Read more »

Darlyn Vlys marks a milestone for his label with the ‘Stoppage Time’ EP, Polaris’s 40th release, delivering a duo of tracks that showcase his mastery of tension and immersive electronic energy. The lead track, ‘Stoppage Time,’ blends rising synths and perfectly crafted drops with tight, percussive techno-driven stabs and rhythmic chord hits, adding precise, syncopated... Read more »

Iranian-born, London-based artist Amirali returns to Sincopat with ‘Evo,’ a release that captures his unmistakable balance between emotional depth and forward-thinking club aesthetics. Known for his refined approach to melodic house and techno, Amirali delivers an EP that feels both introspective and powerful, rooted in storytelling and subtle tension. The title track ‘Evo’ unfolds with... Read more »

In a scene often driven by fast cycles and fleeting hype, Cook Strummer and Freudenthal operate on a different timeline, one shaped by patience, experience, and emotional clarity. For over a decade, both artists have been quietly shaping the emotional and sonic vocabulary of modern indie dance, each from a distinct angle. Their collaboration ‘Bon... Read more »

Written in Berlin alongside Boys Noize, ‘HOT WIFE’S’ unapologetic pop sensibility is something that Tiga wrestled with nightly: “You reach a point where making unassailably cool dance records can lead to diminishing returns. In a way, it’s the safest thing you can do. You can’t live in fear that a man in a fedora is... Read more »

Brazilian born, Vienna raised Joyce Muniz joins forces with Mexico City producer ANDRE VII for ‘Freeze,’ a powerful hi-NRG collaboration out January 23rd via acclaimed German imprint Kompakt Exklusiv. The release marks the first of a two-part EP, bringing together Joyce’s decade of credibility building with ANDRE VII’s international momentum from performances at Sónar, Glastonbury, and... Read more »

Bonnie Spacey kicks off the year with ‘Dancing In The Rain,’ a feel-good blend of indie sparkle, Italo drive, and disco heat – elevated by her unmistakable vocal flair. Landing January 23rd on her own Critical Monday imprint, the track is built for uninhibited movement: bright, bold, and overflowing with dancefloor charm. Whatever the year... Read more »

NYC violinist, producer and promoter Kozlow unveils today via his recently minted ANTHR FCKNG PARTY (AFP) label ‘Pleasure Pack Vol. 1,’ the inaugural various-artists compilation. The bundle collects exclusive tracks from artists at the centre of the AFP ecosystem – Mona Matsuoka, Rachel Winters, Jasa, Tolga, CHASKE, Kristos – and features a fresh new cut... Read more »