Following this year’s 33rd edition in Barcelona, Sónar continues its international journey with a new collaboration at NU Festival 2026, a three-day festival of music, art and digital culture taking place from June 26–28, 2026 at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY in Tokyo. Created under the concept Next × New × Unity, NU Festival transforms one of... Read more »

Beloved record label and party series Akumandra, founded by Sainte Vie, has announced its inaugural festival after eleven years of throwing beloved underground events in New York City. The Akumandra Festival will take place Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Knockdown Center in Brooklyn — a 14-hour program across two of the venue’s signature spaces, with... Read more »

‘Bad Bitches’ is the kind of weapon DJs slip into their bag for the perfect moment, and Barbara Nicole and Rework deliver exactly that on their Octopus Recordings debut. Built around a stripped-back groove, a rolling low-end, and a hefty dose of attitude, the track unfolds with patience before tightening its grip on the dancefloor.... Read more »

Few artists carry the kind of quiet authority that Applescal has built over the past 15 years. The Dutch producer and Atomnation founder has long been one of the scene’s most respected curators and creators, the type of selector whose name on a release sleeve guarantees a particular kind of musicality. With his new two... Read more »

Based in Vancouver, Rasi Z has been quietly building a reputation for deeply immersive productions that balance technical precision with emotional storytelling. Blending analog textures, cinematic melodies, and intricate sound design, his music sits at the intersection of progressive electronic music and introspective listening experiences. With support from respected artists across the global scene and... Read more »

Maxinne is back on her own imprint Red Alert, and this time she brings ‘Dance For You’ to the table. The London based DJ and producer has built a reputation for her infectious sets and a sound rooted in chunky basslines and irresistible groove, with her latest single proving once again why she remains one... Read more »

Brazilian progressive house producer Togni makes his debut on Synthesis Recordings with ‘Moon Tides’, a two-track EP that captures his refined sense of groove, atmosphere, and emotional depth. Hailing from southern Brazil, Togni has been steadily building a reputation across labels like Clubsonica Records, Balkan Connection, and Comet Records, earning support from names such as... Read more »

AMAND makes his debut on DIKI Records with the ‘Let It Be’ EP, a striking two-track release that captures the soul of melodic house with emotive depth and dancefloor power. Building on a catalogue that already includes acclaimed appearances on All Day I Dream and collaborations with Lost Desert and Capoon, the Belgian producer refines... Read more »

Prague-based duo M.O.S. team up with UK talent Into The Ether for the very first time on Melody Of the Soul, delivering a beautifully crafted two-track EP titled ‘One Day Soon’. The release pairs two deep and melodic journeys where driving grooves, airy textures, and emotive expression merge into one seamless passage through light, space,... Read more »

Kalo (from Hicky & Kalo and Rivera Productions academy) and Kabi are hosting an in‑depth masterclass centered around their latest successful release, ‘First Snow’, out now on Plaisirs Sonores Records. The EP features a stunning remix by the legendary YokoO and was recently supported by John Digweed on Transitions 1103. The masterclass will dive into... Read more »

Barcelona-based producer Makebo continues to chart his own course through the deeper end of electronic music with ‘Point of View’, the latest offering on Rubicunda, the imprint he co-founded alongside Amonita. True to his signature touch, the track unfolds as a sonic journey into the flow, a place where thoughts settle and turn crystal clear,... Read more »

Bebbo is one of the most exciting names rising out of Guatemala City’s underground scene, and he arrives on AXEPT this May with a two-track statement that confirms exactly why he is being talked about across the electronic circuit. A DJ and producer with an exceptional ear for sound design, Bebbo crafts sets that move... Read more »

YES TO ALL Records returns with its eighth release, a polished trip into modern indie dance and deep electronic territory. The EP gathers three carefully crafted cuts: ‘Mora Suite’ and ‘Variations’ as original productions from the YES TO ALL duo, plus a remix of ‘Mora Suite’ by Jepe. The vocals throughout are delivered by Shrii,... Read more »

Cercle Records is proud to announce the release of the official ‘Cercle Festival 2026’ vinyl compilation. This new limited edition vinyl is the sonic manifesto of Cercle Festival 2026 taking place at the National Air & Space Museum of France, celebrating the world-class artists invited to this edition. This exclusive release bridges Cercle Records’ iconic... Read more »

House music didn’t arrive in the UK as some overnight revelation – it seeped in, record by record, club by club, shaping a generation long before anyone realised it was happening. For those who lived it from the start, the culture wasn’t a trend but a pulse, carried from soulboy dancefloors to acid-soaked basements and... Read more »

Henri Bergmann, Enzo Gauthier, and Julian James join forces on ‘Ping Pong,’ a festival-ready single that lands on Bergmann’s Automatik label. First introduced across the Pyramids of Giza, Tomorrowland Winter, and Mute Club Mar Del Plata, the track has been road tested in notable environments and consistently holds its impact. At its core is a... Read more »

London-based artist Astro Dime lands on There Is A Light with ‘Untouchable,’ a deep tech cut built around a rolling bassline and a groove that carries an unmistakable lift. The track moves with confidence, layering energy steadily until it locks into a rhythm that’s hard to shake. Driving and purposeful, with just enough warmth to... Read more »

Top Board announces the latest release from acclaimed German producer Wave Wave who brings his exceptional production caliber to the label with the double single EP ‘Dirty Disco / I See You.’ Already a household name through major signings with Spinnin’ Records and Warner Music, Wave Wave continues to push his sound to new heights... Read more »

German DJ and producer Butch returns to Rekids with his ‘Official Bump Call’ EP, landing May 22nd 2026. It marks his first solo outing on the Berlin and UK based imprint since 2011’s ‘Raw Beats’ two-tracker, with a 2018 cameo remixing Basement Jaxx’s ‘Good Luck’ in between. This time, Snatch! Records boss Riva Starr steps... Read more »

Sevillian powerhouse Rafa Barrios touches down on Sound D’Elite with his brand new three-track ‘Shake That Body’ EP, set for release on May 22nd, 2026. The Spanish producer brings his signature blend of funk-laden grooves and energetic, dancefloor-ready cuts to Ilario Alicante’s groove-driven imprint for the very first time. Known for his sharp productions on... Read more »