Music · 28 February 2026
Dutch electronic producer Joris Voorn temporarily steps away from dancefloor productions on his recently announced album ‘Melatonin’, a downtempo, ambient-focused release shaped by immersive detail.
Music · 27 February 2026
UK dance act N-Trance are back with their first original single in 22-years. The brand-new single ‘Higher’ lands alongside an official music video, reigniting the sound and spirit of the crossover group. From the creators of the ‘90s anthem ‘Set You Free’, the release is produced by original member Kevin O’Toole, using the same mixing desk, monitors, and microphone used to record the group’s original.
Music · 26 February 2026
Cristian Vogel reprises his NEL alias for his sixth outing on EPM as he presents ‘NEL and The Instrument of Shapes’, an EP featuring two new tracks from the electronic artist. Cristian is a long-term player in the composition, mixing and performance of electronic sounds. Spanning over 30 years in electronic music, his work has been acknowledged as an influence in the fields of stage composition, club culture, and the studio.
Music · 25 February 2026
Sonic Manuvrs is a new London-born label launching with a recently released debut release package and Shoreditch event. The debut single, ‘The Way U Move’, pairs Manuvr with Rion S, a multi-Platinum songwriter, possibly known for his work with Swedish House Mafia.
Music · 24 February 2026
Grammy award-winning artist Purple Disco Machine joins the list of Defected House Masters with a celebratory 30-track digital compilation and 12-track vinyl. The German DJ/producer, Tino Pointek, AKA Purple Disco Machine, is a possible blueprint for what makes a successful dance music artist in the modern age; respected on the underground scene while achieving major crossover success with remixes for the likes of Sir Elton John, Dua Lipa and Mark Ronson.
Music · 23 February 2026
French electronic artist CLARAA recentlyl released her new single ‘No Fear’, featuring GHSTNR on the Stereo Mc’s connected label. The DJ/producer blends melodic house with afro grooves and afro tech, delivering a percussive production, fuelled by GHSTNR’s (Ghost Noir) spoken-word vocals. The track builds momentum with synths and pads that ride a bassline and rhythm track.
Music · 22 February 2026
Hungarian house and techno artist Deep Colors is a DJ, producer, and label head of Rawflex Music alongside fellow countryman Shabaam. Since launching the label in 2018, the pair have established themselves as skilled A&Rs, shaping Rawflex into a home for artists such as Thomas Hoffknecht, Andrew Kronert, DJ Emerson, and more.
Music · 21 February 2026
One of Beatport’s best-selling female producers, Essel, returns to Toolroom Records with ‘Activate’, another club track that takes aim at dancefloors around the world.
Music · 20 February 2026
British house producer Sonic Soul Orchestra returns to SoSure Music with a new two-track release. First up, ‘Right Now’, features regular collaborator, Camden Rose, on vocals and is an upbeat, love song wrapped in a soulful house groove, with Camden delivering one of his heartfelt performances that rides over a soundtrack drizzled with piano melodies.
Ibiza · 19 February 2026
IMS Ibiza recently announced the line-up of its annual IMS Dalt Vila event in Ibiza. Presented by AlphaTheta, in association with Appetite, the seven-hour musical celebration is regarded by some as the starting point of the Ibiza summer season and marks the finale of the 17th edition of the three-day summit held at Mondrian and Hyde Ibiza hotels.