Reviews

Sofian debuts on mobilee records with distinct, immersive dancefloor pull across the ‘Itkar’ EP
mobilee welcomes Sofian to the label with the ‘Itkar’ EP. The German DJ and producer has been shaping dancefloors since the early 2000s, honing a hypnotic sound that fuses classic techno and house with a distinctly modern edge. His self-produced tracks have found homes on respected imprints including Tronic, Harthouse and Peaks, drawing support from... Read more »

All Day I Dream bids farewell to sun-soaked days with stunning 13-track ‘Summer’s End Sampler’ VA
All Day I Dream bids farewell to summer’s sun-soaked days and golden-hour memories with ‘Summer’s End Sampler,’ a 13-track compilation out now. Continuing the label’s tradition of seasonal collections, the latest installment gathers a global cast of artists whose productions capture the lingering warmth and wistful energy of summer’s final days. The compilation opens with... Read more »

Global Underground celebrates 30 years with star-studded compilation featuring Spencer Brown, Guy J, Hunter / Game, Yulia Niko, & more
Global Underground present their landmark ‘THIRTY’ album. Thirty artists, thirty brand new exclusive tracks, to celebrate thirty years of bringing you the very best electronic music to mark their 30th anniversary. In 1996, Global Underground launched, taking DJs from being anonymous figures spinning tunes in darkened DJ booths, to playing parties in the most exotic clubbing locations... Read more »

The Reactivitz brings bright, groovy tech house to There Is A Light via ‘Eyes Low’
The Reactivitz lands on There Is A Light with ‘Eyes Low,’ a sleek tech house cut that wastes no time locking into its groove. Tight percussion and punchy low-end set the pace, while crisp rhythmic details keep the energy simmering beneath the surface. Known for his sharp, forward-thinking approach to club music, the French producer... Read more »

Peer Kusiv returns to Forevermore with soulful melodic house gem, ‘Grateful’
Peer Kusiv is back on his own imprint Forevermore with ‘Grateful,’ a warm, deeply melodic piece that leans straight into positive, uplifting energy. Built around a beautifully placed vocal sample that gives the track its soul, ‘Grateful’ pairs organic percussion with lush synth lines and a rolling groove. It’s a feel-good tune that works just... Read more »

Simon Vuarambon rides the ‘Metro’ back home to Bedrock
Some connections in dance music are made in a single night, others are built over a lifetime. For Simon Vuarambon, the bond with John Digweed and Bedrock Records goes all the way back to his teenage years in Argentina, when Digweed picked up his early track ‘Inverted Pole’ and started playing it out. Years later,... Read more »

Tim Parelias, Leo Bakiri, and IN RED deliver distorted, melodic layering on NON MERCI MUSIC with ‘Don’t Be Afraid, Honey’
Tim Parelias, Leo Bakiri, and IN RED team up on NON MERCI MUSIC with ‘Don’t Be Afraid, Honey’ – a raw and emotionally charged club cut built from chopped synth fragments, tension-filled chords, and a striking rocky vocal. Distorted textures and dark melodic layers gradually open into atmospheric moments of light, creating a powerful contrast... Read more »

Robin M, ELIF, and Lazarusman land on Ulu Records with two commanding versions of ‘Speak To Me’
Robin M, ELIF, and Lazarusman bring their distinct perspectives together on ‘Speak To Me,’ a collaboration connecting three artists from across the global club scene. Across two versions, deep, percussive production meets Lazarusman’s unmistakable poetic delivery, with his words becoming an integral part of the track’s tension and character. South African artist Lazarusman brings his... Read more »

Short Attention Records marks 50th mix with a teenage tape from Detroit icon Omar S
For its 50th Mix Series release and 10th year in operation, Mexican label Short Attention Records goes back to the source with a rare recording from one of Detroit’s most iconic artists, Omar S. The recording isn’t a new mix. It’s a tape from Omar’s teenage years, a document of the sounds that were already... Read more »

The Afters launches artist-led storytelling platform with ‘Robot84: Finding The Rhythm Again’
A new music-led storytelling platform puts the people behind the records in the spotlight, launching with a deeply personal portrait of Scottish DJ and producer Robot84. In underground music, the records often do the talking. But what about the people behind them? The lives, relationships, missed opportunities and moments that shape an artist long before... Read more »