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For five years Amelie Lens’ label EXHALE has been at the cutting edge of underground club culture, rewriting the rulebook of future techno, powered by shared love of uncompromising rave culture. A dynamic community-driven label, platform and event series bridging the gap between DIY warehouse culture and mainstage sonics, EXHALE has grown exponentially from its... Read more »

Mumbai-based musician, producer, and DJ NATE08 returns to Needwant with his sophomore album ‘TWENTY SEVEN.’ He’s become a central figure in Mumbai’s thriving underground, working as a session bass player, live performer, and genre-spanning DJ. The album captures his full range: both organic and synthetic, smooth yet floor-ready, always driven by heartfelt groove. On the... Read more »

French electronic artist Thylacine unveils ‘ROADS Vol. 3,’ a mesmerising album born from his travels through Namibia in a vintage Airstream caravan. Drawing inspiration from the country’s vast deserts, vibrant communities, and rich histories, he blends field recordings, traditional instruments, and local chants into a soundscape that is both immersive and deeply human. From collaborating... Read more »

Two generations of Detroit spirit land on fabric Records with Robert Hood and daughter Lyric Hood’s vigorous ‘fabric presents Floorplan’ mix. Fitting their modus operandi – fast-paced, high-spirited and wholly exhilarating – it’s pulled in early support from Billboard, Resident Advisor, Mixmag, and BBC Radio 1’s Arielle Free with last month’s release of single ‘You’re... Read more »

Two generations of house music connect as Grammy-winning legend David Morales steps up to remix Mia Moretti’s ‘Safe With Me’ on Crosstown Rebels, featuring the “Soul Queen of New Orleans”, Irma Thomas. Injecting his signature warmth and rhythmic drive, Morales transforms ‘Safe With Me’ into a classic yet contemporary house cut, a meeting point between... Read more »

GOME brings club sweat and authentic house heat to Dam Swindle’s inimitable Heist Recordings with their debut EP for the label, ‘Chop Shop, ’landing November 28. Opener ‘House Music’ kicks off with dusty, dubby low end that swirls beneath a classic monologue about the power of house. The grooves rise up through lush chords and... Read more »

For the latest edition of our Select Cuts series, we welcome one of the UK’s most respected tastemakers — Steve Parry — who steps in with a special mix crafted in celebration of Selador’s landmark 200th release. Co-founded alongside Dave Seaman, the label has become a global cornerstone for forward-thinking house and techno, and this... Read more »

Ukrainian groove architect KiRiK teams up with LA-based DJ, producer, and label boss The Archer for a radiant and irresistibly smooth collaboration: ‘Breathe In, Let Go.’ A shimmering blend of French-disco finesse and deep, rolling house, the track is built on crisp funk-driven basslines, bright synth flourishes, and a hypnotic, feel-good pulse. It’s the kind... Read more »

Patrik Berg returns to his own Exzess with ‘Real Thing,’ a warm and emotive deep-house cut born from a fresh chapter in his Cologne studio. Recently expanding his setup with new analog equipment, he set out to create a track made entirely through hardware – from the first spark of an idea to the final... Read more »

Beatport chart topper Fauxplay teams up with world renowned underground DJ Anthony Pappa as they call on singer/songwriter Leo Wood (Anjunadeep, Defected, Crosstown Rebels) to perform on a very special release called ‘See Me’, and released on Music To Die For. There are three mixes of ‘See Me’ on offer here. The main club mix... Read more »