Cedric Gervais & Tom Staar – ‘Tag Your Sponsor’
Seeing Cedric Gervais and Tom Staar bump fists again, ‘Tag Your Sponsor’ bears a serious amount of attitude. From the jacked-up beats and pounding kick drums to the lyrics critical of leech-like lifestyles, this track is designed to resonate strongly with the international crowd.
Malaa – ‘Don Malaa’
Enigmatic, balaclava-clad producer Malaa has finally unveiled his long-awaited debut album: ‘Don Malaa’. Cementing the artist as a heavyweight in electronic music, hip-hop, and beyond, it’s a far-reaching project that features a staggering list of collaborators including A-Trak, DJ Snake, Fivio Foreign, Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Tchami, Tony Romera, and Yung Felix.
Para X – ‘Meridian’
Anything by Para X is a guaranteed, high-class and totally out-of-this-world uplifting trance production. ZYX Trance is honored to unleash his latest track and future favorite ‘Meridian’. This uplifting, balearic trancer is infused with warm piano chords, female vocals and a gigantic, synthy hook on the breakdown. The crescendo unifies great, synthy lines, epic strings and a balearic atmosphere with bouncing basslines and slamming kicks that deliver a moment that will be hard to forget.
Illenium – ‘From The Ashes (Paul van Dyk Remix)’
Paul van Dyk transforms the melodic bass king, Illenium’s single, ‘From The Ashes’ into a trance colossus. Van Dyk’s signature pulsing 4/4 beat and ethereal production perfectly complement the original while bringing it to a new horizon.
SoDown x Bailey Flores – ‘Running Out’
“‘Running Out’ was written as a reminder of the communal fate we all inevitably face and a reminder to live now, for there is no other moment that will ever exist.”
— SoDown
THEMBA x King Sunny Ade and His African Beats – ‘Synchro System (THEMBA’s Herd Mix)’
‘Synchro System (THEMBA’s Herd Mix)’ sees THEMBA pay homage to another legendary African artist he enjoyed listening to in his formative years. Featuring King Sunny Ade and His African Beats, this organic, atmospheric and above all enchanting house track is bound to resonate with listeners from all over the world.
Mathame – ‘Come For You’
Pairing beautifully melancholic vocals with gliding synths, Mathame explore the relationship between man and spiritual entities in ‘Come For You’. The harmony is skillfully resolved with a halting crescendo, creating a deliberate feeling of tension alluding to the tense feelings of the disparity between the human and divine realms.
Kura x Vedenzo – ‘Let’s Celebrate’
Portuguese DJ and producer Kura links up with Ukrainian artist Vedenzo for an unbridled club stomper. Captained by thick bass, anthemic synth stabs and infectious vocal shouts, ‘Let’s Celebrate’ wastes no time in making the crowd erupt into cheer.
Matoma – ‘The Power’
“‘The Power’ is the makings of a new era for me. Musically it’s more soulful, industrial, raw, and melancholic. It still feels energetic and fun, but with my return back to the festival and club circuit this year I wanted to push the sonics and sounds into a new world.”
— Matoma
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano – ‘Closure (feat. Bruno Martini & Mayra)’
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano bring ‘Closure’ to the summer season with a brilliantly tropical vibe in their new single featuring Bruno Martini and Mayra.
Bok Nero – ‘Tuxedo (feat. 24hrs)’
Showing off a more sultry side to their craft, Bok Nero and 24hrs combine forces for ‘Tuxedo’, on Dim Mak. Dubbed one of his favorite projects to date, Bok Nero continues to push boundaries with ‘Tuxedo’.
Pablo Nouvelle – ‘Vulnerability’
The title track of Pablo Nouvelle’s eight studio album, ‘Vulnerability’ is unlike any of the Swiss producer’s previous productions. Moving from enchanting piano play to empowering spoken word, deep bass drones and obscure arpeggios, this incredible song comes with a personal touch and an inspiring message listeners can draw strength from.
ACRAZE – ‘Believe’
“On your journey to success, it’s inevitable that you will hear ‘no’ more than ‘yes’. Believing in myself when no one else did was what I did best. This song is a true representation of what it felt like in the low moments of my life. I hope you guys enjoy ‘Believe’ as much as we enjoyed making it.”
— ACRAZE
Tim Green – ‘Lune’
‘Lune’ is a tranquil track spanning nine and a half minutes in length. No element of the song is rushed. Tim Green begins with minimalistic percussion, slowly adding in additional drum notes before layering in an angelic melody. As the track progresses, optimistic notes flutter over Tim’s enduring drum pattern. A sense of curiosity arises as the pulsing melody is isolated about half way through the track, only to be answered by a comforting assurance, as Tim concludes with the same drum pattern that the track opens with.
Karmacoda – ‘Deja Vu (Krono Remix)’
‘Deja Vu (Krono Remix)’ is unyielding. Krono floors the pedal, driving the single toward stark horizons, where they take listeners on a scenic journey to the mountainous lands of euphoria. Heavy downbeats establish a heart-pounding momentum, a melodic bassline ignites subtly distorted synth glides and Jessica’s warm voice crackles in the heat of the moment.
Mason & The Masonettes – ‘Changes’
Veteran taste-making Dutch super-producer Mason returns with a delectable slice of soul-drenched house music, this time featuring The Masonettes, a Motown-esque close harmony choir who make their debut as releasing artists. ‘Changes’ puts forward an inspiring and universal message that change is coming, and we need to grab the future by the horns. Irresistible vocal melodies blend seamlessly with jazzy vibes in this modern classic by the versatile artist who’s released countless floor-burners on labels like Toolroom, Defected and Armada.
Marvel Years – ‘Shades On’
“‘Shades On’ is my version of audio storytelling. From the moment the intro hits, I wanted to grab the listener and have them ask themselves, ‘where will this go next?’. It was a creative journey from start to finish, and I’m so excited to release it and allow others to enjoy the ride with me.”
— Marvel Years
Marshall Jefferson – ‘B Somebody (Tristan Henry)’
Chicago house legend Marshall Jefferson and UK singer-songwriter Tristan Henry have released their collaborative single ‘B Somebody’ via Helix Records.
happytree – ‘Bliss (2LATE Remix)’
Los Angeles-based artist happytree continues to put forward his signature blend of hip-hop and dance music on ‘Bliss’, a house-rap collaboration with 2LATE. Co-produced by happytree and frequent collaborator Jack Laboz, it’s an exhilarating track about accepting present circumstances and finding peace within the uncertain.
Night Tales – ‘PROOF’
Night Tales are set to release their debut album, ‘Proof’, via Ultra Records. Spanning 10-tracks, the album offers high paced production, heavy synth play, and intrapersonal lyricism to present a soundscape that is both emotional and energetic. With their largest release to date, Night Tales hopes to capitalize on being one of the fastest growing artists in North America.
