Music · 28 February 2023
London-based producer and composer kisakdee releases his new ‘Believe In Love’ EP: a collection of electronic cuts that aims to set him on the road to global recognition. kiskadee is the moniker of London-based Jack Chown, who has previously collaborated with artists such as Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Tycho Jones, and worked as an engineer for the likes of Jessie Ware, M.I.A and HAELOS.
Music · 27 February 2023
Bolivian born, based in the south of Brazil, Bakka first arrived in the spotlight back in 2020 with his collaborations alongside ZAC and Ashibah - ‘Make It Better’ and ‘So High’, both of which have now clocked up over seven million streams on Spotify between them. Supported by various producers, he collaborated with Phonique last year on Spektre, and now lands on Phonique’s new label Zatar Music with this latest EP.
Music · 26 February 2023
Turtle’s Jon Cooper continues to possibly explore every electronic angle available ahead of the forthcoming album 'Landmass'. A flashback to ‘90s electronica that hardwires raw, primitive sounds with organic orchestral elements, it’s the end game for the BBC 6 Music-supported singles 'Earth' and ‘Mars’.
Music · 25 February 2023
Canadian DJ/producer Simon Doty shares his latest single ‘Have You Ever?’ taken from his upcoming debut album ‘Universal Language’, out 28 April on Anjunadeep.
Blending an echoing vocal sample with driving bass, the track is no exception to the Canadian producer’s house-influenced sound that’s seen him release on labels including Knee Deep In Sound, Purified, REALM, and his own imprint Recess.
Music · 24 February 2023
Unlearn label boss Doc Brown unleashes arguably the finest EP of his career to date with ‘Step Into The Party / Looking For Something’. Sometimes a track just hits you right in the gut, evoking a visceral reaction that’s difficult to put into words. That’s the possible feeling you may get from ‘Step Into The Party’, the lead track on his first solo EP of 2023.
Music · 23 February 2023
A joint DFTD debut from Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and Redlight who come together on ‘Regulate’, a headsy cut combining their club experience and production skills. With a chugging bassline, ascending synth lines and steady percussion, a vocal adds a hypnotic quality to the record that aims to stay with you beyond the dancefloor.
Music · 22 February 2023
Right off the back of signing exclusively with Armada Music, Nico de Andrea has dropped his latest single on the label. Featuring UK singer-songwriter Darla Jade, ‘My Everything’ taps into his Afro house sound with deep, melodic nuances, marking the start of a new chapter for the French producer, musician and DJ.
Music · 21 February 2023
With six in six on Rejected Steve Bug is probably part of the family, as is his regular sparring partner Cle. However, for the first of this year, the Berlin-based producer flies solo on two late night tracks. Whilst describing the movements and sounds of the opening track to perfection, ‘Grumble Bumble’, is also a title that can deceive.
Festivals · 20 February 2023
With just under two weeks until the doors open for the debut edition of ULTRA Abu Dhabi, the festival recently revealed its final lineup. Joining the list of artists already confirmed for the main stage are Aussie sister duo NERVO and Purified Records boss Nora En Pure, who will bring her ‘nature-infused’ sound to the island.
Music · 19 February 2023
Chloé Caillet returns to CircoLoco Records with ‘Know Now’ feat. Poté, the second single from her EP that is slated for this spring. One of MixMag's Breakthrough Artists of 2022 and DJ Mag’s Artists to Watch for this year, she delivers her most emotional track yet, textured by vocals from Poté.