Music · 23 January 2025
After the 'Hell Hath No Fury’ release, Detroit's Filthiest returns for the start of 2025 with a new five-track EP, ‘Ignorance Is Bliss’. Once again, he aims to show off his blend of musical styles that to create something original. The Baghdad-born, Detroit-made musician and Ghettotech innovator, (real name Julian Shamou) has 25 years as a multi-genre artist.
Music · 22 January 2025
The new collaboration from David Penn, Vintage Culture and Raphaella, ‘Just Stay The Night’ kicks off Defected’s 2025 release schedule, previously appearing exclusively on the label’s 25th-anniversary limited edition vinyl boxset.
Music · 21 January 2025
German-born artist Mario Navajo apparently has a knack for crafting melodic sounds that fuse the best of house and tech into a fresh new sound. His sound is often laced with his own vocal performances, as proven by the solo single 'Me & You' and further collaborations with MYR founder Goeran Meyer earlier in the year.
Music · 20 January 2025
BICEP recently released ‘TANGZ’, the latest single from their ongoing CHROMA project. The track sees them ramp up the tempo, with vocals from eUK singer/songwriter Eliza. The track, which debuted back at their 2023 Drumsheds takeover comes hot on the heels of the duo’s return to the London, where they hosted a sold-out “CHROMA in the Sheds” takeover.
Labels · 19 January 2025
In celebration of its 25th anniversary and the launch of Anjunachill (rebranded from Reflections), the Anjuna label family is unveiling a brand refresh for 2025. With the design of its own typeface, 'Decima Sans,' and the 'Anjuna A' at its core, the refreshed identity honours its heritage while establishing a versatile design foundation for the label's future growth.
Clubbing · 18 January 2025
Having passed in 2014 at the age of 59, his official charitable organisation has commemorated Frankie Knuckles’ legacy - The Frankie Knuckles Foundation - continues to celebrate his work. Originally from New York and later going to Chicago, he was awarded the moniker ‘The Godfather of House’, which acknowledged his contribution to the genre’s birth. However, he was humbled to receive the moniker, always wanting to put the music first and not the limelight on himself as a DJ or producer.
Music · 17 January 2025
Last year, Ben Evers launched this label with three releases and also dropped more of his grooves on Live At Robert Johnson. That work helped mark him out as a solo artist with plenty to say as he continues working as one-half of the underground duo Adana T wins. His sounds aim to cross the house spectrum and have also appeared on the likes of Permanent Vacation and Correspondant.
Music · 16 January 2025
Sub Basics lands on Osmura with the 'Phase Drift' EP, the label's second release, following a 2024 V/A featuring Caldera, Bartoli, Atomic Moog, Solma, Birgan, and Shjva. The EP opens with ‘Colour’, a high-tempo, percussive, bass-heavy cut that blends echoing synths with mellow syncopated pads.
Music · 15 January 2025
After releases on Belgium's Crossfadesounds, Iceland's Moatun7 and Canada's Stasis Recordings, Theiz returns to EPM with his fifth release on the label. Theiz (Mathijs Schippers) is now some 30 years deep in the scene, having released on labels such as Eevolute, Techno-Tourist and Ear-land Recordings in the late-90s and early-00s.
Music · 14 January 2025
Unity Records starts 2025 with the three-track ‘Prasaar’ EP by Alien9. The release opens with the title track, ‘Prasaar,’ a dark and driving peak-time cut. It is followed by ‘Sampark,’ in which a vocal sits at the centre as a groove rolls throughout. ‘Sanchaar then closes the EP with signals building the energy as drums and synths echo through its atmosphere.