Ørjan Nilsen – ‘Once There Were Raves’
Intoxicating his listeners with a bass-heavy and synth-laden beat, ‘Once There Were Raves’ is Orjan Nilsen’s answer to a well-mended trance track. With a speedy and progressive repetition on the bass drum, Orjan transports listeners to the underground club scene in which he was bred.
Cosmic Gate – ‘20 Years [Forward Ever Backward Never]’
2019 and 20 big ones later sees the ultimate result of that meeting: the release of ‘Forward Ever Backward Never’ — Cosmic Gate’s marking of twenty uninterrupted years of artistic union. Having withstood the test of time, the pair conspired a release that would at once respect the time-honoured tradition of the ‘greatest hits’ LP while at the same time giving it the wildest of insurrections.
Markus Schulz x Haliene – ‘Ave Maria’
‘Deeply personal’ is a phrase often used to describe artist’s releases. In the respect of ‘Ave Maria’ though it takes on a greater meaning. Following the loss of his mother in the early spring, Markus Schulz instinctively opted to celebrate her life in the most natural manner imaginable – through music.
Seven Lions x MitiS – ‘Break The Silence (ft. RBBTS)’
Seven Lions returns to his own Ophelia imprint with label newcomer MitiS in tow for ‘Break The Silence’. This track is the perfect introduction, comfortably layering his signature melodic bass alongside Seven Lions’ own unique signatures.
David Guetta and Martin Solveig – ‘Thing For You (Don Diablo Remix)’
Don Diablo has been producing hit after hit this year and his next piece of work is a huge remix for David Guetta and Martin Solveig’s ‘Thing For You’. This time, adds his future house touch to this already storming track.
Adventure Club x Said The Sky – ‘Already Know (ft. Caly Bevier)’
At the forefront of melodic bass music, few acts stand out further than Montreal’s unstoppable duo Adventure Club, and Denver’s soaring live act, and champion of sad girls, Said The Sky. A match made in harmonic heaven, the acts have finally come together for a collaboration — ‘Already Know’. The melodic masterpiece combines Caly Bevier’s beautiful vocals with the finest heavy, yet emotional bass sounds from these acclaimed producers.
Zack Martino x Dustin – ‘Mood (Black Caviar Remix)’
Black Caviar are back with a fresh new summer remix of Zack Martino and Dyson’s ‘Mood’. Alternating between smooth vibes and cascading bass strides tailored to the dance floor, this track is bound to get fans in the ‘Mood’ for dusk-till-dawn dancing.
Durante x Enamour – ‘Taos Hum’
Durante and Enamour hit the progressive nail on the head with ‘Taos Hum’. This track displays pure summer bliss with its droning hums and fluttering synths. This is definitely a tune to vibe to when you’re beginning a night of fun as you watch the sun set beyond the horizon.
GoodSex – ‘With Friends, Vol. 2’
A five track house music treat from start to finish, GoodSex’s ‘With Friends, Vol. 2’ proves just why the Chicago-based duo is one of the scene’s best up-and-coming acts. Showcasing immense musical depth and knowledge of sound, ‘With Friends, Vol. 2’ not only strikes with musicality, but with soul-sparking lyrics to match.
R Plus – ‘Those Were The Days’
With its hypnotic and delicate vocals, ‘Those Were The Days’ surreptitiously sucks the listener in with a woozy, climbing pulsing beat. R Plus is slinging us an evocative tune that perfectly captures the heat of summers past.
CJ Jeff – ‘Insanity’
Continuing a string of standout releases to mark the label’s 5th anniversary, Italy’s Flashmob wastes no time in introducing what could be one of the biggest releases of the summer from one of the scene’s most established producers — ‘Insanity’ by CJ Jeff.
FuntCase x Versa – ‘Death Stomp’
Fan fave FuntCase has unrolled a new single alongside bass protégé, Versa. Their collab ‘Death Stomp’ marks the start of their reign of terror in the scene.
UZ – ‘Bang Bang’
Just in time for the dog days of summer, UZ is back with his new trap single ‘Bang Bang’. This one is an exercise in contrasts; commencing with a layer of synths that hypnotize and draw the listener in before a stabbing drum pattern emerges to create a trap masterpiece. And for the first time ever, UZ recorded himself scratching on a track.
Zonderling – ‘Lifetime (ft. Josh Cumbee x Damon Sharpe)’
Teeming with laid back vibes and vocals that float effortlessly on the instrumental backdrop, Zonderling’s brand-new collab with Josh Cumbee and co-writer Damon Sharpe packs an entire summer’s worth of love and warmth. A narrative touched by both the seemingly unbreakable bond between father and daughter and the airiness of the beats, ‘Lifetime’ is a record fans can draw power from, now and forever.
HAYES x Nico and Vinz – ‘Where I Belong’
Producer HAYES and Afro-Norwegian DJ duo Nico and Vinz team up for their brand new single ‘Where I Belong’. This one’s for the sad boys out there. With its slow tempo and chill vibes, ‘Where I Belong’ is the anthem for lost souls seeking to win back the hearts of their past lovers.
