Indie Dance

Premiere: Cook Strummer & Freudenthal’s ‘Bon Voyage’ gets Lauer remix treatment on Feinstoff
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 »

Tiga & Boys Noize team up on Turbo Recordings with unapologetic new single, ‘HOT WIFE’
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 »

Joyce Muniz & ANDRE VII join forces on Kompakt with powerful new cut, ‘Freeze’
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 »

Premiere: Bonnie Spacey kicks off 2026 with spirited new single ‘Dancing In The Rain’ on her own Critical Monday
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 »

Kozlow shines spotlight on NYC talent with ‘Pleasure Pack Vol.1’ VA via ANTHR FCKNG PARTY imprint
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 »

Premiere: ELIF delivers emotive, hypnotic remix of MASOUL on Music Is 4 Lovers
Music Is 4 Lovers continue to shine a light on forward-thinking electronic music with a standout new release from Ukrainian duo MASOUL, featuring a powerful reinterpretation by ELIF. The Barcelona-based artist delivers her own take on ‘You Are Why’, reshaping the original into a hypnotic, emotionally charged journey that reflects her distinctive sonic identity. ELIF’s... Read more »

Premiere: Mike Gannu & Samuel Wallen rewire Rick Offen’s ‘Formafantasma’ on Ritmo Futuro
Rick Offen continues the evolution of his MORDIDA universe with the release of the ‘Remixes Pt.2’ release, arriving on January 16, 2026 via his own imprint Ritmo Futuro. Following the bold reinterpretations of the first remix chapter, this second installment dives deeper into the emotional and rhythmic language of the original LP, inviting a new... Read more »

Little Talk with Carol Fernandez
With Swiss, Italian, and Spanish roots, Carol Fernandez has built a sound shaped by culture, emotion, and years spent digging through records in her father’s shop. A longtime pillar of Zurich’s scene, she’s curated her own Love Mobile at Street Parade for over 16 years and continues to craft immersive, detail-rich sets that reflect her... Read more »

Premiere: Husa & Zeyada return to Soundscool with introspective new single, ‘Nowhere To Go’
Husa & Zeyada return with ‘Nowhere To Go’, a deeply resonant new release that captures the emotional weight of the times we find ourselves in. Out on their own label Soundscool, the track speaks less through statements and more through feeling — a reflection of uncertainty, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to simply... Read more »

Premiere: Maori & Mentesh make waves on Top Board’s ‘Full House VA3’ with ‘The Dance’
Top Board returns with another standout moment from its Full House VA3 compilation, as label head Maori teams up with Mentesh on the groove-driven cut ‘The Dance’. Blurring the lines between Indie Dance and house, The Dance is built around hypnotic rhythms, rolling low-end, and a psychedelic sense of flow that pulls listeners straight into... Read more »