Solarstone x Stoneface & Terminal – ‘Mist On The Hill (Remixes)’
More grist to the mill for ‘Mist On The Hill’ this month, as its three protagonists give their shared opus a right-and-exact remix ‘n’ release. In doing so, it naturally unlocks Stoneface & Terminal’s as-heard-on-the-album Extended version. Leaving no Stone unturned though, Solarstone has also upped-sleeves to add his own uniquely finessed treatment to the release.
Black Eyed Peas x Shakira x David Guetta – ‘Don’t You Worry (Remixes)’
As the original edit of ‘Don’t You Worry’ continues to roar its way up international music charts, multi-GRAMMY Award winners Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and David Guetta today unleash a trilogy of dance floor-focused remixes from Malaa, DJs From Mars, Dubdugz, Mark Ursa and of course, Guetta himself.
Above & Beyond – ‘Chains (feat. Marty Longstaff)’
“‘Jump and the net will appear’, a fleeting remark from a colleague of Tony’s at Warner Records, has always percolated during songwriting. With the uncertainty of the last few years, it reared its head again and ‘Chains’ was born. Marty Longstaff’s tones fit the track perfectly, reminding us that a step into the unknown, might just be putting your best foot forward.”
— Above & Beyond
Talla 2XLC & Alexandra Badoi – ‘Revive My Light’
Talla 2XLC is a well trusted source of memorable vocal trance gems. His latest That’s Trance release, ‘Revive my Light’ with Alexandra Badoi is no exception to his glorious stream of colossal vocal trance hits. The driving bassline merged with the thumping drums, crashing kicks, sweet summery synths and mesmerizing piano chords in the breakdown pair perfectly with Alexandra’s vocals. Badoi always wins listeners over with her distinctive voice and her spirited performance of the heartfelt lyrics. The banging drum roll builds excitement and when the climax arrives it sends you to outer space with an infectious melody that casts a spell on you instantly.
R3HAB x Laidback Luke – ‘Weekend On A Tuesday’
In a powerful joining of forces, the dance music heavyweights R3HAB and Laidback Luke drop their debut collaboration ‘Weekend On A Tuesday’. The track showcases signature styles from both artists with Luke’s groovy house influence and R3HAB’s slapping basslines, paired with some velvety vocals packing plenty of soul. ‘Weekend On A Tuesday’ hits just right for those weeknights or weekdays when you just need to get out and let loose.
Autograf x Blonde Maze – ‘Revolves Around You’
Giving fans further insight into their forthcoming album, US act Autograf release a soothing pop-tinged creation with Blonde Maze titled ‘Revolves Around You’. Setting a blissful atmosphere with airy synths and silky vocals, this collaboration transports listeners beachside with gentle melodies and tropical tones.
Tiga – ‘Mind Dimension (Kölsch Remix)’
Kölsch has remixed ‘Mind Dimension’, the classic track from fellow techno titan Tiga, out on IPSO. Punctuated by hard bass stabs and pumped-up drums, this new remix of ‘Mind Dimension’ injects an additional dose of vital techno energy – a sound guaranteed to send shockwaves of excitement through the dancefloor.
TCTS x Flash 89 – ‘Is It a Lie (feat. Lilly Ahlberg)
Making a massive splash with his Armada Music debut single release, Manchester’s TCTS teams up with Australian powerhouse Flash 89 for ‘Is It A Lie’. Meticulously building a dancefloor-filling energy, the pair fuse hypnotic vocals with a groove-inducing arrangement, resulting in an expertly crafted cut that will keep people moving across its duration.
James Harcourt – ‘Quartz’
“At the time of writing the tracks [‘Quartz’] I hadn’t set foot in a club for nearly 4 years – even if there’s the pandemic to factor! I just couldn’t find much of the music I wanted from old-skool promo trawling, digital sites and record shops; I realised that if I wanted to create those moments I was looking for, the magic, dancefloor spark you only get at festivals, clubs and parties – that I should get on and make it myself.”
— James Harcourt
Carola x Dynamick – ‘Time Away’
True to form, Carola keeps the quality records coming. Her fourth release on Armada Music, ‘Time Away’ sees the Brazilian house lioness link up with Dynamick deliver a moody, club-ready cut full of atmosphere and chunky grooves. Won’t be able to stop dancing to this one.
Yamagucci – ‘Baba Yoga’
Considering Yamagucci’s been severely injured in a bike crash, it’s no wonder his maiden album, ‘Baba Yoga’, is a musical exploration into feelings we can all relate to. Elation and hardship, resilience and letting go. All these themes are touched upon, forming a spiritual maiden LP that feels playful and moving in one. In August the eight-track LP will see the light of day for the very first time, on Adam Ten’s Maccabi House label.
NURKO – ‘Eternity (feat. Dayce Williams)’
The wistful track finds vocalist Dayce Williams desperately attempting to salvage a relationship. “Tell me what you mean, I’m in the in-between,” he sings. “Isn’t it obvious that I wanna do you right?” Meanwhile, NURKO’s production is slow-burning, growing from stripped-back, angelic string plucks into a whirlwind build and cascading drop. It’s an explosive backdrop to match the chorus’ impassioned refrain: “I’m praying for eternity.” Dreamy yet hard-hitting, ‘Eternity’ proves that NURKO is already a master of emotionally rich electronic music.
Maddy O’Neal – ‘Change Of Pace (feat. MOONZz)’
“From start to finish it felt like we successfully created this seamless dialogue. The goal of every song is to create these push and pull tension moments that build and release energy as you go, and I feel like we found this flawless balance in those subtleties in ‘Change of Pace’.
— Maddy O’Neal
Highlnd x SABAI – ‘Dead In The Water (feat. Ni/Co)’
Recently touching down on Insomniac’s Lost In Dreams with ‘Not Letting Go’, the versatile Highlnd joins up with future bass tastemaker SABAI for their forthcoming soul-stirrer. On August 19th, ‘Dead In The Water’ will make its spirited arrival with a riveting feature from pop group Ni/Co. Amidst resounding piano chords and finger snaps, Ni/Co weaves an all-too-relatable tale of trying to salvage a breaking connection. ‘Dead In The Water’ readies its wings and takes flight with passionate drum work, elated synths, and cathartic breakdowns, while tugging heartstrings with a pained vocal addition.
Mike Kerrigan – ‘Penguin Hit Squad’
A boisterous 6-minute deep cut, Mike Kerrigan’s ‘Penguin Hit Squad’ is as mischievous and unruly as its title suggests. Erupting with glitchy basslines and wonky melodies, ‘Penguin Hit Squad’ is a riotous dark house heater that is quickly becoming an underground hit. ‘Penguin Hit Squad’ has grown to be a secret weapon in Claude VonStroke’s personal arsenault.
Golden Features – ‘Touch (GURPAAL Remix)’
A vibrant mixture of energetic melodies and gritty basslines, GURPAAL puts his club-worthy spin on the track. Bringing a bright contrast to the Golden Features original, ‘Touch’ — GURPAAL’s exhilarating remix builds with soft vocal chops and organic percussion before diving into a synth-heavy break.
Senzala – ‘D.O.D’
“The E.P. was written towards the build-up to Damian’s Day Zero Festival in Tulum, Mexico. One that I have attended various times and is my favourite festival in the world. Influences were not just taken from the festival, but also from the jungle vibe and culture in Tulum, which I wanted to capture in an EP [‘D.O.D’]. I also wanted to pioneer a sound that is niche, which will allow people to feel the jungle vibe across the world. Expect to hear this in my DJ sets. The start of a flourishing relationship between myself and the Crosstown family. Stay tuned.”
— Senzala
Kainalu – ‘Queen of Wands’
Madison, WI-based rising psychedelic-funk multi-instrumentalist Kainalu announces his sophomore LP today, ‘Ginseng Hourglass’, due out November 4. Along with the announcement is a brand new, retro-futuristic, tarot-inspired single, ‘Queen of Wands’.
ANOTR x Sebastian Kamae – ‘Time To Smoke’
ANOTR partner with fellow Dutch talent Sebastian Kamae to drop the second single from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Time To Smoke’. Collaborating with fellow Dutchman Sebastian Kamae on keys to craft a silky house cut oozing with class, the trio unveil the effortless sonics of ‘Time To Smoke’.
My Nu Leng – ‘Sahara Dub’
UK dance duos My Nu Leng and Mob Tactics have joined forces on new single ‘Sahara Dub’, out via Wavelengths. An exhilarating combination of eerie, high-pitched samples, rapid-fire breakbeats and rousing breakdowns, ‘Sahara Dub’ is a scintillating club cut.
