Following 2021’s ‘Disco Trip Vol.6’ EP, a split EP with Ben Sims’ Ron Bacardi alias, DJ Bruce Lee’s solo debut for Hardgroove is released. Comprising five tracks that traverse the techno remit, the ‘Aura EP’ sees one of Barcelona’s underground figures jump from moody grooves on ‘The Line’ and ‘Rise’ to warehouse sonics on the title track. 

Earlier this year, Germany’s ATB announced that he would release his final studio album in 2025. With a career that includes a total of 10 studio albums and over 55 gold and platinum awards in numerous countries, he has apparently always gone the extra yard with his studio albums, routinely releasing double album projects that feature a disc aimed for the dancefloor and a separate disc curated for the comedown.

Honey Dijon has released a brand-new track featuring Ben Westbeech. ‘Finding My Way’ is included as an exclusive new cut as part of the 19-track DJ-Kicks mix available now both digitally, as well as physically, on CD and as a special gatefold vinyl LP. Honey’s curation and mix of the latest edition of the DJ-Kicks series features tracks by Blackjoy, Art of Tones, Shaboom, Kiko Navarro and represents her very first commercially available mix.

Dutch DJ/producer Mau P debuts on Defected with ‘Merther’. In the short time since, he’s gone to the top of the Beatport, Shazam, and Spotify charts with solo releases like ‘On Again’ and ‘Beats For The Underground’. His production style has led to official remixes for the likes of Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia and Armand Van Helden.

QUAZAR are part of the first house and techno generation of the early-90s. Formed in Amsterdam by producer Gert van Veen, the production unit debuted in 1990 with the 12 inch ‘The Seven Stars/Day-glo’, which became popular from the UK and Germany to The USA, Goa and Australia. Apparently, it’s still considered one of the ultimate classics of the original rave scene.

The 30th Anniversary edition of Plastikman’s ‘Musik’, the second studio album by Richie Hawtin as Plastikman, was recently announced for release on NovaMute on 6 December 2024. The album, originally released via NovaMute / Plus 8, followed 1993’s Sheet One and apparently propelled Hawtin into new levels of international success. 

Black Hole Recordings has just released the latest ‘In Search Of Sunrise’ compilation, its twentieth edition. To acknowledge the occasion, a large edition was required with a six-mix/disc/DJ odyssey, and that’s exactly what the label has delivered.

Brisbane’s Odd Mob recently unveiled another production with his latest single ‘Vertigo’. Fresh off the back of his rework of Sean Paul’s ‘Get Busy’, he returns with a brand-new original collaboration. Teaming up with UK singer/songwriter Ed Graves, whose credits include work with Hot Since 82, Alok, Noizu, and Julia Church, the track showcases a blend of melodies and basslines that have possibly become synonymous with his sound.

Fckng Serious, CM.com and MGNFY recently announced theri ADE Event, with performances from Boris Brejcha, Ann Clue and other Fckng Serious artists. The six-hour event will take place on a moving tram on 17 October to celebrate the launch of the label’s new app ‘F Serious’.

British producer SG Lewis delivers his club remix of Moby & Anfisa Letyago’s ‘You & Me’. Released in February 2024, the original track displayed subtle, spacious production choices underpinning airy vocals, earning it support from BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong and more.

Bicep recently announced their new single ‘CHROMA 007 STEALL’, a collaboration with fellow Belfast native Hammer, which is out now on CHROMA. The release marks the first time the childhood friends have worked together on a track since 2015’s ‘Dahlia’ EP and arrives as the latest output from Bicep as part of their CHROMA project.

The Frankie Knuckles Foundation and Defected Records come together to commemorate 10 Years since the passing of Frankie Knuckles, possibly one of the architects of the global house sound. The panel will examine Frankie’s contribution to house music, the origins of house and the importance of heritage in dance music. 

Following his recent link-up with Artemas for an official remix of ‘I Like The Way You Kiss Me’, Norwegian vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer MRD recently announced that his new EP ‘MISLED YOUTH’ will be out on 20 November via Mad Decent/Live From Earth. 

Bingo Players and Plastik Funk combine strengths to deliver ‘You & I’, a track that blends nostalgic disco elements with modern house sounds. Bingo Players is a Dutch producer who was part of the electro-house boom a few years ago. He also enjoyed several Billboard Dance Top 10 singles across his discography that spans two decades, and his previous collab, ‘Pieces’, with Vassy and Disco Fries, clinched the #1 spot in the US Mediabase Dance Radio Airplay chart.

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s past and the possible stars of its future as Joseph Capriati delivers two remixes of Sandy Rivera’s ‘I Can’t Stop’.

The global rise of Afro House continues bringing with it new opportunities for international artists to collaborate with burgeoning African talent. This is exactly what has happened with DJ duo PAAX and vocalist Sakhe The Conqueror on ‘SELA’ out now on Scorpios Music.

Barry Can’t Swim recently announced his biggest North American tour to date for Spring 2025, with stops in New York, Toronto, San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles. The announcement arrives after a big 2024 for the Edinburgh-born musician, who recently released his new single ‘Still Riding’, built around a sample from Colombian-American R&B/pop artist Kali Uchis’ 2015 single ‘Ridin Round’. 

Bristol dance music artist Jody Wisternoff recently announced his third studio album, ‘Welcome To My World’. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album's lead single, ‘Mui,’ a collaboration with James Grant, PROFF, and Takeshi Furukawa, featuring the vocals of Siobhan Wilson.

Continuing her rise within the techno scene, Romanian-born DJ/producer Simina Grigoriu marks her debut release for Dense & Pika’s UK-based imprint, Kneaded Pains, with her brand-new EP, ‘Instruments Of Society’. Out now across all streaming platforms, the two-tracker follows her ‘Declare Me’ EP for Drumcode Ltd in July of this year.

It’s been a few years since the grouping of The Space Brothers and Mark Sherry released ‘Let It Come’ into the trance scene. Now, Mark, Ricky & Steve are back with ‘Angel’, a follow-up that arrives full of energy. 

Polaris Festival returns to Verbier, Switzerland in November for an edition in the heart of the village that will feature different lineups on 22-23 and 29-30 November. The opening night will be marked by a new collaboration with the Montreux Jazz Festival and will showcase The Blaze and Maceo Plex for the festival kick-off. 

Defected’s Sam Divine returns to the London label alongside Grammy award-winning artist Dave Giles II for ‘Fast Lane’. A constant in the label’s history for over 15 years, Sam’s name has possibly become synonymous with the London label and house music as a whole.

For the 100th release on VANDIT Alternative, Paul van Dyk teams up with techno duo The YellowHeads to deliver the new single, ‘Back 2 The FVTR‘. The track aims to ignite dancefloors and show his status as a producer and The YellowHeads' high-energy productions.

Danny Avila, Sam WOLFE, and HNTR join forces on John Summit’s Experts Only imprint with ‘Yes B!tch’ featuring Rome Fortune. Spaniard Danny is possibly known for creating tech house tracks. His previous Experts Only release, ‘Chase The Sun (VIP),’ aimed to light up dancefloors as he brought his sound to the masses. 

Lyric Hood returns with a new solo release for 2024. ‘That Bass’, which is out now on M-Plant. She made her first DJ appearance at her own sweet-16 party, attentively guided by her father and went on to perform Christian techno with a gospel choir before becoming obsessed with the idea of making music. That's when Robert Hood suggested she join Floorplan.  

Mexico’s Redraft Memories, aka Ricardo Medina, first came to Jack Said What’s attention when he worked with Chicago house music artist Chip-E on the remix of label signature tune ‘Jack Said What’ by Steve Mac. 

Following his early 2024 excursion to ‘Pebble Beach’ and the summer track ‘Devotion’, autumn sees John O’Callaghan aim to raise those floor pressures once again. This outing finds co-producer, lyricist and fellow Irelander Paul Skelton travel the Tullamore trail over to John’s native Navan for the track ‘May The Road Rise’. 

With the release of his debut album ‘Dream Sequence’ imminent, Alex Kislov releases the latest single from the LP, ‘Time Stops’, straddling the boundary between deep, melodic and progressive house. Alex has apparently become a rising figure in Chicago's electronic music scene and his sound is a mix of deep house, techno, and experimental rhythms, landing him sets at venues like Radius, Spybar, and The Mid. 

Greek artist Mihalis Safras has achieved various things, from winning Ibiza DJ awards to running his Material imprint, releasing records on labels and collaborating with some of the biggest artists in the industry, such as Green Velvet. 

Another possible talent beginning to lay down a marker is New York City-based DJ/producer Malcolm Zeller. He may be a new kid on the block but has apparently already garnered a long list of supporters, from Vintage Culture to Jamie Jones and Wade to Mau P. 

Since its launch earlier this year, Ilario Alicante’s Sound D’Elite has been on a roll, dropping releases like Joe Vanditti’s ‘Wish Star’ and Sergio Saffe’s ‘Sigridd,’ earning support from the likes of Marco Carola, Jamie Jones and Joseph Capriati. Next, to make his label debut, Thomas Cerutti brings his hip-hop influences, which have led him to release on Hector Couto’s Roush, LEON’s Futura, and Miguel Bastida’s Be One Records. 

Jazz and house artist Crackazat returns to Stay True Sounds with ‘Can’t Blame A Soul’, his take on the South African genre 3-Step. From remixing label head Kid Fonque’s ‘2Sides’ to releasing two-track EP ‘Be Real’, his deep house sound inspired by the electronic genres of SA have resulted in tracks that have seen support from UK artists like Benji B and Jimpster. 

Montreal-based DJ, remixer, and sound engineer Mitch Oliver is part of the melodic house movement. With over two million Spotify streams, he is on a mission to spread positive vibes and unite people through his music, which has been released on labels such as Glasgow Underground, Kindisch, and TrybesOf. 

Scottish duo Illyus & Barrientos drop a brand new single, ‘D.A.N.C.E’ on Toolroom Records, a label they have been releasing on for 10 years as well as playing label shows all over the world. 

Much has changed in the electronic music sphere since Cosmic Gate last released a ‘Wake Your Mind Sessions’ compilation. In its time, Nic & Bossi have jumped wholeheartedly into the live streaming space, embracing the medium with a succession of sundown shows from rooftops around Miami, NYC, Mexico, Bali and most recently Ibiza. 

[DEEP]Search radio show by Laurent Garnier is broadcast exclusively on the French public music radio station FIP, from Saturday 7 of September from 10pm to 12.30am CET and every first Saturday of the month and is the station’s first show with a resident DJ.

Above & Beyond reunite with longtime collaborator Richard Bedford on ‘Heart Of Stone’, which premiered back in 2022 at the trio’s Group Therapy 500 celebrations in Los Angeles. Richard is the voice of numerous tracks with the group, such as 'Sun & Moon,’ Thing Called Love,’ and ‘Alone Tonight’. 

When Defected Records launched back in 1999 its debut release would possibly become one of house music’s best loved cross-over records: Soulsearcher’s ‘Can’t Get Enough’ originally released on Soulfuric Deep. Reaching #5 in the UK singles chart at the time, the legacy of Marc Pomeroy’s vocal club cut lives on well into the 2020s.

DJ/producer Nicole Moudaber breaks new ground with her first release on Filth on Acid, delivering two tracks: ‘Reverie’ and ‘Forest Fire’, which features MNENE. Delving deep into the core of techno, she weaves in elements of acid, groove, and psytrance, highlighting her spirit and versatility.

London's The Steel Yard is celebrating a decade on Friday, 25 October. The birthday event is headlined by Calamar Records founder MooJo and Konflict London boss Antares, with support from Selador’s Redfreya. The space is housed inside three restored Victorian railway arches in the heart of London. 

Ushuaïa Ibiza is gearing up for its season finale on Saturday, 12 October. Marking the end of another summer, the ANTS residency will take centre stage for one last time with "The Last dANTS." Their closing party aims to deliver a cutting-edge house and techno soundtrack, thanks to a series of back-to-back sets that bring the brand’s regulars together with guest artists. 

George Reid and Ten Ven collaborate on the house track 'Wait’, out now on Jack Said What. The house track is pivoted by its topline hook, sounding not too dissimilar to an Audio Bully’s vocal. However, this is offset by carnivalesque trumpets, a burbling b-line and bounce. 

Girls of the Internet’s ‘Gravity’ featuring ALLKNIGHT receives a remix from LADYMONIX on Classic. The original track received support across BBC Radio 1 earlier in 2024, possibly drumming up anticipation for their LP ‘When I Was Lost, I Found Myself’.

Matisa’s next single, ‘Push’ on Future Classic, is a possible rave-ready slice of house music with spoken word vocals and synths. A bassline props up the drums, making for a crossover track that backs up her debut single, ‘Right’ on the LA and Sydney-based Future Classic. The track was released in July and won the support of Sarah Story, DJ Seinfeld, Bradley Zero, &Me, Eclair Fifi, Jennifer Cardini and Cromby. 

Hailing from Birmingham, Tommy Morgan is an up-and-coming house artist with a sound that mixes up old-school sensibilities with a contemporary dancefloor twist, which has taken him to labels such as Serrano’s Kitchen and Motive Records. 

South American artist Blank Sense has apparently picked up an extensive list of supporters across the globe, including Nicole Moudaber, Todd Terry, James Hype, and Solardo, possibly launching him into the spotlight as a name to watch. 

Huxley makes his DFTD debut with ‘House It Up’, a sampled outing of vocal house with a club groove. Over the course of 10 years, his sound has seen him grow from possible rising star to international DJ. 

New York City native Layton Giordani aims to push his status in the techno world as he stands behind a decade-long discography that aims to push him to the forefront of the next generation of underground producers. Now, he touches down on Factory 93 Records with his new single, ‘Better Than U Thought’. 

Crusy drops his biggest record yet on Toolroom. The Spanish artist has apparently been on the rise since his Toolroom Trax release ‘Selecta’ became popular on various dancefloors in 2022, with support from Carl Cox, Nic Fanciulli & John Summit. 

Last summer, music brand Broadwick Live announced a new project that aimed to change the shape of the London landscape - Drumsheds. A year later, the industrial warehouse space has become popular for culture and music in the UK, delivering two seasons with DJs and live acts, high-spec production, and apparently welcoming up to 15,000 guests for each event.

Da Capo and Mörda remix a deep house track from Jerk House Connection featuring Akram Sedkaoui with ‘Each & Every Day (Life Goes On)’ on One People. 

Adam Beyer shares his first collaboration with Brazilian artist Vintage Culture, called ‘Lift Me Up’ Ft. Kyozo. The track has been brewing ever since the two artists crossed paths while touring and discussions soon turned to a potential collaboration. Passing ideas back and forward, the track took shape before Kyozo’s vocals were added, with the British vocalist on their radar after link-ups with Prof & Fitch, Aiken and Made by Pete. 

HI-LO and Maddix, two Netherlands’ techno acts, have joined forces for a new single - ‘My Fantasy.’ A blend of contemporary and classic sounds, the track aims to be the definition of peak time.

Honey Dijon recently announced the forthcoming curation and mix of the next edition of the DJ-Kicks series, featuring tracks by Blackjoy, Art of Tones, Shaboom, Kiko Navarro and more, as well as a brand-new track from Honey herself. The 19-track mix, which is available on 18 October both digitally and on special gatefold vinyl LP, represents her very first commercially available mix.

Martin Garrix recently released the full recording of his live set from Sziget Festival 2024 afraidin Budapaest on YouTube. An apparent highlight of the performance was his new single, ‘Smile’, with its uplifting melodies and lyrics.

‘Wild Horse’ is John Askew’s latest collaboration with Shelby Merry and the final single to be released ahead of ‘A Room Full Of Pros And Cons’ - his third long-form. Also, taking the role of the album’s swansong finale, compared to anything John’s released before, the track is markedly different. 

After dropping just ahead of her biggest headline show to date at London’s Gunnersbury Park on FRiday, 16 August, artist, DJ, producer returns with her latest single ‘Find The Way’ on Gudu Records. 

LEGATO presents the third single from his forthcoming ‘Midnight Rendezvous’ EP; a slice of summery, melodic house music with a deep bassline, harmonic flourishes and shuffling percussion.

The original version of ‘Say Something’ is now pushing 700 million YouTube views, having come to prominence through several reality music shows. Notably, it also arrived a decade back, right around the time Christina Novelli was first embarking on her career. 

[UNVRS] apparently aims to revolutionise nightlife as the world’s first Hyperclub, a new step from the creators behind some of Ibiza's most iconic venues, including Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. The “viral UFO sighting in Ibiza that took the internet by storm” has been revealed as a announcement stunt by  owner, founder & CEO of The Night League, Yann Pissenem, to announce: [UNVRS] (pronounced “Universe”), the world’s first Hyperclub, opening summer 2025.

London-based independent record label Anjunabeats has revealed the lineup for its After Dark North America tour this autumn. The tour features Anjuna favourites and rising acts, including Alex Sonata & TheRio, ALPHA 9, Amy Wiles, anamē, Andrew Bayer, Avenue One, Gabriel & Dresden, Genix, Ilan Bluestone, Jaytech, Mat Zo, Naz, Oliver Smith, SØNIN. 

Multicultural DJ/producer Wakyin teams up with Grammy-nominated artist Bantu to release ‘Closer’, a Afro house track on Insomniac Records. Drawing inspiration from his Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage, he blends genres aiming to create vibrant productions.

The multi-faceted JKriv returns to Glitterbox with ‘Waiting 4 Tonite’, featuring vocals from singer-songwriter Betty Judd. Hailing from Brooklyn, JKriv is known in the industry as a DJ, producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and studio expert, with musicality apparent in every step of his diverse career. 

Sasha has had a busy 2024 that has so far yielded collaborations with the likes of Super Flu & Sentre and a solo single 'Florian Drift' that aim to prove he remains at the cutting edge. His Last Night on Earth label continues to serve up a mix of melodic house and techno from various names in the scene and this latest solo single finds the him head into new realms once more. 

Peruvian DJ/producer Ammo Avenue has apparently been making waves with releases on labels such as Kaluki, Revival New York, and Black Book Records, catching the attention of artists such as Joseph Capriati, Archie Hamilton, The Martinez Brothers and Hot Since 82. 

Francisco Samuel’s 'Keep Pushing' on Adesso Music is a deep house cut with summer heat. The percussion has a tropical edge, and the drums aim to lock you into a warming groove while a filtered vocal brings a possible fresh sense of future soul. 

Lovequest, a collaboration between Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears, Shadow Child, and Doorly, recently unveiled their debut single 'Happiness'. Jake Shears, the frontman known for his Grammy-nominated tenure with Scissor Sisters, injects his vocal prowess and creativity into the group. 

Love Attack Records founder Alan Dixon delivers an original on Glitterbox, ‘Nothing But Happiness’. Holding a DJ residency at Savage London, Alan’s disco-adjacent sound has earned him recognition from industry names over the years including Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Gerd Janson and Pete Tong.

Following an array of instrumental releases, Nora En Pure teams up with New Zealand singer-songwriter Robinson for her latest vocal single, ‘Hyperreal (Middle Of The Night)’, which is out now on Big Beat Records.

Tedd Patterson is a name synonymous with house music who aims to continue to push musical boundaries with his production and sound. Currently riding high and apperntly headlining some of the world’s most innovative and underground clubs around the world, this NYC based house music originator and LGBTQ+ ambassador recently dropped the brand new queer house anthem ‘Let The Music Set You Free’ on SoSure Music.

The GRAMMY award-winning Purple Disco Machine returns to Defected with an original, ‘Beat Fantasy’, which aims to showcase the PDM aesthetic in all its glory. Possibly one of the world’s most recognisable producers, he has captured fans worldwide thanks to a slew of releases, including collaborations with Nile Rodgers & Shenseea, Duke Dumont, Chromeo, Kungs and his recent remix of Wolfram & Josh Ludlow’s ‘YoYo Disco’ on Defected.

DJ/producer Nicolas Bougaïeff, has shared the first track from his new five-track 'EP3', which has just been released on NovaMute. The new track follows the release of 'EP1' and 'EP2' on the label, which won support from artists such as Robert Hood, Charlotte De Witte, Chris Liebing, and Paula Temple, among others.

Following an appearance on Adesso Music with his 2023 track ‘Send Me’, which picked up support from the likes of Marco Faraone, Emanuel Satie, and Nicolas Masseyeff, Italian artist Danyel Irsina makes a return on Junior Jack’s label this month with some fresh Afro-infused summer heat. 

Wouter S has aimed to maintain a lasting presence in the electronic music scene over the last few years and now lands on Dumb Safari with his latest single, ‘All My Life’, which features raw and atmospheric deep house elements.

Calvin Harris, DJ/producer and songwriter, was recently announced as the first artist to perform at the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. The event takes place on Saturday, 26 October, marking the first of many nights at Dubai's newest open-air nightlife destination. 

Hot Since 82 has honed his sound over nearly two decades and throughout his career, he has graced some of the world’s most renowned stages, from Glastonbury Festival to Coachella, and held residencies at Ibiza venues such as Pacha, Space, and Amnesia. 

Laidback Luke returns to Dim Mak Records after a seven-year hiatus with the single ‘One On One’, melding together synths and tech house drums. Ushering in the new generation, this track marks his first collaboration with his son, Marlonbeats. 

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s past and the possible stars of its future as Darius Syrossian and Olive F unite again for ‘Cereal Groover’ featuring Fountain Sound.

Nicole Moudaber teams up with London duo House of Molly on new single ‘Slap Back’, out now via Diplo’s Higher Ground label. Combining Nicole’s driving beats, with House of Molly’s vocals, Moudaber aims to push the boundaries of the techno genre with her sound. 

With only a handful of releases to her name, (‘Pretty Delusions’ representing the second), Kate Morgan’s possibly amongst electronic music’s most prolific collaborators, having written, co-written and provided vocal aspects for some of its biggest names. Amongst them are The Chainsmokers, blackbear, Cher Lloyd, ILLENIUM, ZHU, DVBBS, Lena, and Gryffin, while she’s also scored a Dance Radio #1, with her co-write of Anabel Englund’s ‘Midnight Rapture’.

The multi-platinum, South London trio Disciples (comprised of Nathan Vincent Duvall, Gavin Koolmon, and Luke McDermott), mark a return alongside vocalist Delilah with new summer single ‘If I Stay’. Already certified as Hottest Record and Jam Hot by BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard and Capital Dance’s Mistajam respectively, the track unveils a leap back onto both the airwaves and dancefloor.

German/Iraqi artist, producer and DJ Boys Noize has released a longtime live-favourite, ‘FVKVRVND’ ahead of his return to HARD Summer Music Festival this weekend on Saturday, 3 August in Inglewood, CA. This is a change for HARD, who, ahead of the festival, are apparently sending a message that they will be serving what their name says, and that they are not fvcking arovnd.

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s past and the possible stars of its future as producer Cristoph collaborates with Defected House Master Sandy Rivera and vocalist Hayze for ‘Changes’. 

Tony Romera continues with his next release, ‘LFO’, which is out now on Toolroom, a label he has become an integral part of over the past 18 months. He had signed into a singles deal as he aims to push himself as one of the most exciting producers to break through in recent years.

Inspired by the 1983 film Flashdance’, Dua Lipa’s ‘Physical’ was one of 2020’s biggest hits, having been nominated for Song of the Year at the 2021 Brit Awards while appearing on numerous 2020 year-end lists and reaching the top 10 of various charts globally. Now, just as summer season kicks into full gear, Oliver Heldens offers his peak-time cover of the track.  

Glitterbox’s Melvo Baptiste returns to the label with ‘Did You Pray Today?’ featuring vocals from Annette Bowen. Following his gospel-tinged collaboration with Dames Brown, ‘Sweat’, Melvo is back to develop his sound, this time spotlighting the vocal talents of Annette. 

Oasis Festival recently revealed the second wave of acts lined up for the festival’s 8th edition, which takes place from 6-8 September 2024 at The Source in Marrakech. The artists join previously announced acts including Laurent Garnier, Jungle, Amine K, HAAi, Jyoty, KOSH, Nooriyah, and TSHA. Leading the new additions is UK DJ/producer Joy Orbison who blends house, dubstep, UK funky, garage and jungle. Palestinian electronic activist Sama’ Abdulhadi also lines up, along with Mexico's Paurro who mixes up deep, minimal, uplifting and melodic sounds in her sets.

Originally released on Toolroom in 2018, Weiss’ ‘Feel My Needs’ apparently went on to be a global hit and was awarded Gold status in the UK. It has racked up over 300 million cumulative streams and was a daytime radio hit that was added to the A-list on BBC Radio One. 

Following her singles ‘Be Here Now’ and ‘Retox,’ British Berlin-based techno artist BEC releases her full extended player ‘Be Here Now’ via Factory93. The title track draws inspiration from Berlin’s club scene with her ability to weave rhythms with percussion and ambiences, crafting a sonic experience that features across the entire EP.

Electronic music festival Junction 2 is set to deliver its 'most ambitious project to date' this weekend, showcasing three days of electronic music in their west London home of Boston Manor Park. As it rolls out into its new three-day format, fresh ground will be covered as ‘they deliver their most diverse programme to date’, covering the spectrum of electronic.

Patrick Topping returns to his Trick label this summer with his new track, ‘Energy’. The Geordie artist and his imprint have been part of the electronic scene for a few years now, apparently giving rise to an array of breakout talent and sounds like Ben Hemsley, Hannah Laing, and Schak to name a few. 

Jack Back returns to Defected alongside CeCe Rogers for ‘Freedom 2024,’ a fresh take on the record reworked for today’s dancefloors. David Guetta releases under his Jack Back alias as a reminder of his authentic house roots, partnering with Defected on many occasions since his label debut ‘(It Happens) Sometimes’ in 2018. 

Fresh off the back of his concept album ‘Grace’, American producer and songwriter ZHU will be bringing his style to Manchester this November for a one-off show in the city’s Albert Hall as part of his wider Grace Tour which is taking in a variety of destinations across the UK and beyond. 

To coincide with the 40th anniversary of Chicago house music, Jack Said What release a record by Chip E this month. ‘One of the founding fathers of house’, Chip has already remixed the signature ‘Jack Said What’ track by bossman Steve Mac for the label, and now comes with a fresh track of his own. A stripped-down slab of electronic body music finds him showing that he’s still in touch with the zeitgeist all these years later, with the vocals from Missy simple yet effective.

Multi-disciplinary collective YOURS return to Defected with ‘Love Makes Me Better’, their fourth original single with the label. Following their label debut last year with ‘DÓNDE ESTÁ’, the group have apparently impressed selectors with their house sound, including Folamour, Groove Armada, Nic Fanciulli and Sian Eleri to name a few. 

Mahaba label head Kitty Amor teams up with AWEN to deliver ‘The Answer’, a release that showcases great depth to both artists’ production skills. With a list of accolades from names including Black Coffee, Adam Port, Themba , and more, two artists of the Afro-electronic world unite for a collaboration that aims to have listeners hooked.

Following his label debut at the beginning of the year with ‘Fool Me’, Dutch producer Wouter Achterberg returns to Purified Records with his two-track ‘Mutations’ EP. Tried and tested, including at Nora En Pure’s Main Stage ULTRA Music Festival set, the title track aims to command attention within moments of play. 

Even before you’ve laid eyes on  ‘Enjoy The Silence’’s artwork, it’s likely you already had an idea of what’s incoming. Suffice to say it’s a shared love of Depeche Mode that’s brought Paul Thomas and Christian’s Burns together to re-envision the track.

Sam Shepherd, aka Floating Points, recently announced a five-hour DJ set for Boiler Room NYC on Wednesday, 17 July, at H0l0. The set comes shortly after the announcement of his new forthcoming album, Cascade, which will be released on 13 September. 

Simina Grigoriu has been breezing through career milestones in recent years. Following an inaugural release on Drumcode Ltd with ‘Flight Tracker’ in December 2023, which was featured on Vol. 12 of the imprint’s ‘A-Sides’ compilation series, the Berlin-based artist now returns with her debut EP for the label, ‘Declare Me’.