Max Chapman Max Chapman returns to his own Hush Records imprint with the ‘Twenty Ten EP’, marking a full-circle moment almost exactly one year after launching the label with its inaugural release. Since then, both Chapman and Hush Records have continued building momentum, establishing the imprint as a home for no-nonsense house music designed with the dancefloor firmly in mind. The new EP reinforces that approach across two club-focused cuts, with ‘High With You’ standing out as the release’s most immediate moment. Built around infectious piano stabs, driving drums and a rolling groove, ‘High With You’ wastes little time getting to the point. Chapman strips the arrangement back to its essentials, allowing the rhythm section and melodic hooks to do the heavy lifting. The result is a track that feels effortless in execution but highly effective in practice. The groove remains front and centre throughout, with subtle variations and carefully placed vocal touches maintaining momentum without distracting from the track’s primary purpose. It is the kind of record designed for peak-time club moments, where energy and movement matter more than excess complexity. Alongside it, title track ‘Twenty Ten’ takes a slightly different approach, revolving around a tightly controlled vocal hook and driving house framework. Together, the two tracks showcase the consistency that has become synonymous with Chapman’s production style over the years. As one of the UK’s most respected house music producers, Chapman has built a reputation for delivering records that balance underground credibility with genuine dancefloor impact. His releases regularly find support across the global house scene thanks to their straightforward, functional approach and undeniable groove. ‘High With You’ continues that tradition perfectly. Punchy, energetic and packed with infectious house music attitude, it demonstrates why Chapman remains one of the genre’s most reliable club-focused producers while also highlighting the continued growth of Hush Records as an imprint. Max Chapman https://instagram.com/djmaxchapman https://open.spotify.com/artist/5H2Ir5oA547rZrma8ZXFs5

Netaniel Netaniel returns with ‘MIDNIGHT’, a smooth and emotionally driven deep house release built around warm grooves, soulful vocals and understated dancefloor energy. The Romanian-born, Brussels-based producer leans into a more melodic and accessible side of his sound here, crafting a track that balances laid-back listening appeal with enough rhythmic momentum to work comfortably in club settings. Anchored by a rolling plucked bassline, ‘MIDNIGHT’ unfolds through subtle groove variations, gentle melodic flourishes and a sultry female vocal performance that sits at the heart of the record. Rather than chasing peak-time intensity, the track focuses on atmosphere and feeling. Warm textures and restrained production choices allow the vocals and melodies room to breathe, creating an intimate and reflective mood that feels perfectly suited to late-night listening sessions and sunset dancefloors alike. That balance between emotional depth and danceability has become an increasingly important part of Netaniel’s evolving sound. Across recent releases, the producer has consistently explored the space between deep house, afro influences and contemporary club music while maintaining a strong focus on groove and musicality. Over the past decade, Netaniel has steadily built international recognition through releases including ‘OOH DO IT’, ‘Puro Veneno’ and ‘BADDIE’, alongside his widely supported remix of ‘Rămas Bun’ for Amely. The remix found its way into DJ sets across Ibiza, Greece, Ukraine and Taiwan, helping expand his profile beyond his European roots. Additional releases through labels including Deep House Natural have further cemented his place within the wider underground house and afro house landscape. With ‘MIDNIGHT’, Netaniel delivers one of his most immediately accessible releases to date. Warm, melodic and effortlessly smooth throughout, the track captures the feeling of late-night reflection while never losing sight of the dancefloor. Netaniel https://open.spotify.com/artist/45AMdgFBqB061iB5uxPkjA

CHLOÉ French electronic artist CHLOÉ returns with ‘Drifter’, a three-track release that reconnects with the darker, more hypnotic side of her club-focused identity while continuing to blur the boundaries between electronic music and contemporary art. Created during an especially intense period of DJing, the release arrives as a reflection of CHLOÉ’s enduring relationship with the dancefloor. Across its three tracks, she explores tension, melancholy, movement and emotional ambiguity through a sound that feels simultaneously intimate and expansive. The title track, ‘Drifter’, unfolds across nine immersive minutes, gradually building through looping basslines and hypnotic repetition before drifting into unexpected territory. A wandering drone emerges from the groove, stretching into a strikingly emotional centrepiece that gives the track its distinctive character. Elsewhere, ‘Once’ takes a more introspective approach. Fragments of CHLOÉ’s own voice float through the arrangement like distant memories, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that never fully reveals itself. Anchored by a steady pulse underneath, the track balances vulnerability and mystery in equal measure. ICYMI: TERANA's ‘Play Around’ Shines on Sublease's ‘Fragments Vol. 02’ KaeoFLUX Transforms Kodomo’s ‘Optimism’ Into Expermental Techno Force Model Man Returns With Emotionally Charged New Single ‘When You Smile’ Closing cut ‘Heights’ shifts towards the fractured rhythmic experimentation of early IDM. Intricately programmed beats, delicate melodic loops and precise emotional detail evoke influences associated with artists such as Autechre and The Black Dog while remaining firmly rooted in CHLOÉ’s own sonic language. The release arrives during another busy chapter for the multidisciplinary artist, who recently composed original music for the UNESCO and L'Oréal Foundation Women In Science ceremony in Paris. Looking ahead, she is also preparing a live performance at Olympia Hall in March 2027 alongside DJ appearances at venues including Lion and Lamb, Panorama Bar and Robert Johnson. More than two decades into her career, CHLOÉ continues to occupy a unique position between club culture and the arts, refusing easy categorisation while remaining one of electronic music’s most distinctive creative voices. CHLOÉ https://www.instagram.com/listentochloe https://open.spotify.com/artist/0W8ZVf53GqJkTOPRWQaaBq https://soundcloud.com/chloe-dj-producer

RTIK RTIK returns to Magnetic Magazine Recordings with ‘The Things That Remain’, a three-track EP that further showcases the producer’s measured and thoughtful approach to electronic music. The release follows his recent remix work for the label and presents three original productions connected by atmosphere, restraint and a clear sense of purpose. Opening with the title track, RTIK immediately establishes the EP’s patient character. Warm melodic ideas unfold gradually across spacious arrangements, allowing each element room to breathe rather than competing for attention. That same philosophy runs throughout the record, creating a listening experience that feels carefully considered from start to finish. ‘Lovedown State’ delivers the EP’s most direct dancefloor moment, combining driving energy with the producer’s signature attention to detail. While the groove remains club-focused, the track avoids obvious shortcuts, favouring subtle progression and evolving textures over instant gratification. Meanwhile, closing cut ‘Need This Loving’ shifts towards a more reflective space, leaning into tension, atmosphere and emotional depth. What makes ‘The Things That Remain’ particularly effective is its commitment to simplicity. RTIK resists the temptation to overcrowd arrangements, instead allowing percussion, melody and groove to work together naturally. The result is a collection of tracks that feel equally suited to attentive listening and thoughtful DJ programming. Across the EP, there is a strong sense of confidence in the production decisions. Every element serves a purpose, and nothing feels included purely for effect. That restraint gives the music a timeless quality, allowing the emotional and rhythmic foundations of each track to remain at the forefront. With ‘The Things That Remain’, RTIK delivers another strong statement of intent, reinforcing the qualities that have steadily earned him attention across the electronic music landscape. Patient, immersive and expertly crafted, the EP highlights a producer more interested in longevity than fleeting trends. RTIK Instagram – Spotify – SoundCloud Magnetic Magazine Recordings Instagram – SoundCloud

UNTER STRØM UNTER STRØM continue defining their dark electronic identity with ‘Fold’, the second single from the Los Angeles and San Diego-based duo formed by Alex Gonzales and John Kunkel. Built around hypnotic bass movement, mechanical percussion and evolving industrial textures, ‘Fold’ explores a more restrained and minimal direction than the project’s earlier material. Rather than relying on dramatic melodic peaks, the track thrives through tension, atmosphere and gradual progression, creating an immersive late-night experience designed for dark rooms and extended dancefloor moments. The project unites two respected figures from different corners of electronic music. Gonzales has built a growing international audience through his work with Matte Blvck, while Kunkel is widely known through both The New Division and his melodic electronic project John Grand, which has received support from figures including Armin van Buuren. ‘Fold’ first began taking shape during a flight to Calgary, where Gonzales started experimenting with layered basslines and minimalist rhythmic ideas. As with previous UNTER STRØM material, the track evolved through an ongoing exchange between both artists, with Kunkel adding melodic tension, atmosphere and additional sonic detail to expand the original concept. Read This Next: Self Tape Blends Future Garage And Melodic House Emotion On ‘Feelings In The Way’ Critical Rise Explores Melodic Techno Emotion On ‘Still Hear Your Name’ Maison Ware Blends Deep And Progressive House Emotion On ‘Hands Of Time’ That collaborative process has quickly become central to the duo’s identity. Drawing from backgrounds in alternative music, industrial sounds, melodic house and techno, UNTER STRØM occupy a space where underground club functionality meets cinematic storytelling. Mixing duties once again came from producer and engineer Aaron Short, while mastering was completed by acclaimed engineer Mike Marsh, known for recent work connected to Nine Inch Nails. Already a standout moment during the duo’s live audiovisual Transmission performances, ‘Fold’ has generated significant audience interest following appearances in DJ sets and unreleased live recordings. Dark, immersive and meticulously detailed, ‘Fold’ further establishes UNTER STRØM as a project pushing beyond conventional techno structures into something more cinematic, emotional and sonically expansive. UNTER STRØM https://www.instagram.com/weareunterstrom https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JfPOvJ0DQiKXrGPQq31mX

Nathassia Following the momentum surrounding recent releases including ‘Perfect Harmony’ and its acclaimed remix package, DJ, producer and vocalist Nathassia now returns with brand new single ‘Confide In Me’. Landing on 19th June 2026 via Ginchiest Records and Black Hole Recordings, the track is inspired by the timeless mystique of Kylie Minogue’s iconic original while firmly reshaping it through Nathassia’s own melodic electronic identity. Buy/Stream it here: https://ginch.lnk.to/ConfideInMe. The release continues Nathassia’s creative relationship with Grammy Award-winning producer Bruce Elliott-Smith, whose celebrated songwriting catalogue includes trance legends Paul Oakenfold, ATB, and the “Princess-of-Pop” herself, Kylie Minogue. While drawn to the subtle Indian influences of ‘Confide In Me’ and her own Indian-Surinamese heritage, it wasn’t by accident that Nathassia came to take on the Kylie single. Since her earliest releases, tastemakers have continuously compared Nathassia’s vocals to Kylie’s, one even describing Nathassia as “a darker renegade Kylie Minogue”. “Kylie was one of my first childhood idols, so it always felt surreal,” explains Nathassia, who never heard the resemblance herself. “I honestly thought people were making the connection because Bruce won a Grammy for ‘Come Into My World’ and the Grammy literally sits on top of one of my studio speakers!” The connection finally clicked during the recording of ‘Confide In Me’ where Nathassia genuinely struggled to tell her voice apart from Kylie’s original. “It completely freaked me out because for the first time I finally understood what everybody had been talking about all these years.” Nathassia’s stamp on ‘Confide In Me’ is elegant and raw, built around pulsating grooves, melodic layers and hypnotic detail - fitting of reflective moments and peak-time dancefloors alike. Paying homage to one of pop’s most iconic records while capturing the essence and energy of modern melodic house, Nathassia once again showcases her instinct for blending emotional depth and dancefloor energy through her own unmistakable lens. Earlier this year, Nathassia and Bruce Elliott-Smith collaborated on ‘Perfect Harmony’, which debuted as the Highest New Entry on the UK Big Top 40 at #17 before earning support across major dance tastemaker circles including KISS Dance’s Future Anthems, Roger Sanchez and Sam Divine. Momentum surrounding the release continued through DEADLINE’s widely supported Melodic Techno remix, heavily backed by Armin Van Buuren across recent broadcasts and live plays. Alongside her studio output, Nathassia continues to maintain a major international presence through her long-running ‘Goddess Is A DJ’ radio show, which reaches more than 10 million listeners across 140 stations in 40 countries worldwide. Combined with performances at venues including Ministry of Sound, Eden Ibiza, F38 Brazil and Nowy Harem in Poland, she continues carving out a unique identity blending Eastern vibes with Western beats. NATHASSIA Facebook - Instagram - TikTok - Spotify - SoundCloud - YouTube

BABA New York producer BABA arrives on Modern Delivery Xpress this month with ‘River’s All Wet’, a loose-limbed house cut built around winding low-end grooves, sweeping melodies and the kind of understated movement that rewards repeat listens. The release marks the first MDX appearance from the multi-instrumentalist, whose musical roots stretch back to indie surf rock bands, piano lessons and years spent developing as a songwriter before turning his attention towards club music. That live background continues to shape his productions today, with ideas often performed rather than programmed, creating records that feel organic, fluid and full of character. Ahead of the release of ‘River’s All Wet’, we asked BABA to share some of the records that continue to inspire his approach to house music, groove and sound design. The result is a selection that moves between Hot Creations classics, deep house staples and modern club weapons, all connected by a shared sense of personality and individuality. Lee Foss – Run Around “This track is perfect within its imperfections. Throughout its runtime, the third ever Hot Creations release continuously threads the needle between dissonance and consonance. Repetitive beeps and squawks draw in a peculiar soundscape that can only really be found in this era of music. The vocals are repetitive yet switch up at the perfect moments. The whole song just feels kinked, like something is wrong with it but everything is right at the same moment. It never fails to leave me craving for more.” Crazy P – Disc Odyssey (Remix) “After seeing a video of Ben Sterling drop this track in his Raw Cuts Brooklyn set, I was instantly hooked. ‘Disc Odyssey’ has so much organic character to it. It's a perfect breather, giving the audience a fresh taste of the past while tying in the present. The second drop features a supercharged moment that I can only describe as a psychedelic explosion.” Yamagucci & Mary Jane – Please You “Yamagucci and Mary Jane really do their thing on ‘Please You’. It's a sleek, futuristic thumper with enchanting vocals and one of the catchiest, most provocative basslines I have ever heard. My favourite part about ‘Please You’ is the fact that you can listen to it in the club, in the car with your grandparents, when you are going to sleep, or when you are waking up. It’s incredibly versatile. It's one of those tracks that's easy to instantly fall in love with, especially through its beautifully curated simplicity. If a spaceship from the year 2070 were a song, it would be ‘Please You’.” Lee Foss & Lee Curtiss – Closer “‘Closer’ is hands down one of my favourite Repopulate Mars releases because it refuses to sit in a box. The synths are reminiscent of Foss’s earlier works with Hot Creations, playful yet driving. Slightly off, while being exactly where they need to be. The vocals are seductive, hypnotic and full of air. It's a quirky yet confident piece of timeless art that will forever be one of my favourite songs.” Calussa, Ammo Avenue & Jungle Jack – Vacilón “Not many tracks radiate the same warmth and comfort as ‘Vacilón’. I remember discovering this one in the peak of the NYC winter, only to feel like I was in Miami hearing the boys play it out live. The sampling is just immaculate on this one, accompanied by percussion honed through years of experience. It's impossible for me to listen to this track without feeling the irresistible urge to smile and dance.” Patrick Topping – Shwicked “This early Hot Creations release does what Lee Foss’s ‘Run Around’ achieves, perhaps in a slightly more stripped-back manner due to its lack of vocals. This song has so much space in the mix, occupied by playful, percolating synths. The bass sounds a little detuned which throws things off in the right way. ‘Shwicked’ has a certain humour to itself, a self-awareness of the absurd settings it might find itself being played in.” Jay De Lys – Someday “This elrow Music roller is an instant standout and immediately got me into Jay De Lys. The M-1 organ lead and catchy vocals drive the track while percussive elements keep the groove running on high. The track is relatively simplistic yet genius in its strategic placement of all elements. Each ingredient is clearly curated through Jay’s expertise, proving how important it is for a producer to have an artistic ear.” Babak Shayan – Believer “‘Believer’ holds an extremely special place in my heart. It represents everything I love about the Plastic City label, pure deep house class. The soft-spoken, breathy vocals are the cherry on top and the track’s blissful simplicity carries it to vast depths. The amount of space in this mix is also worth mentioning.” Nick Curly – Joystick “I could picture Nick Curly dropping this masterpiece in Ibiza with the sun beaming down on a packed dancefloor. The drums and background textures carry serious weight, but the glitched-out, hypnotic one-note synth is the true reward of ‘Joystick’. The energy is undeniably taken up a notch with this track. I can only imagine its impact live.” Nick Curly – Ushuaia “With ‘Joystick’ featuring bright spurts of energy, ‘Ushuaia’ represents the darker side of Curly’s discography. You can literally feel the lights being dimmed as you listen to this 8bit Records story. The melodic synths and samples are hard to pick apart as they deeply blend into the track. Every sound feels very rounded off in this piece. Nothing is too harsh on the ears. A whispered vocal chop percolates throughout the track and the melodic aspects yearn for more, leaving me to wonder what was running through Curly’s mind when he produced ‘Ushuaia’.” BABA Instagram - Soundcloud Modern Delivery Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter (X)

TERANA Sublease returns with the second instalment of its Fragments series, a four-track collection that places groove, atmosphere and subtle detail at the centre of the listening experience. Bringing together contributions from Em Pathik, Marco Weber, TERANA and a closing remix from Steve Bug, ‘Fragments Vol. 02’ explores different shades of deep house while maintaining a consistent late-night character throughout. Buy/Stream it here. Built around warm rolling rhythms, understated vocal elements and airy melodic textures, ‘Play Around’ occupies a space between introspection and dancefloor functionality. Rather than relying on obvious peaks or dramatic moments, the track unfolds gradually, allowing its hypnotic groove and carefully layered details to pull listeners deeper into its atmosphere with each passing phrase. ICYMI: Myselor Expands ‘Cosmic Expression’ Journey With Uplifting New Track ‘Open Sky’ on Evolution Chamber STO Continues Monthly Series With French Touch House Cut ‘Vibin In June’ Nautica Return To 8bit With Groove Driven ‘Do Anything’ EP The production feels effortless in its restraint. Soft melodic flourishes drift across the arrangement while the groove remains locked in place, creating a sense of movement that feels both comforting and immersive. It's the kind of record that works equally well during the early hours of a club set or through a pair of headphones on a quiet evening. “Play Around invites listeners to drift as they reflect on their own life's perspective, to view it as an unfolding path of learning and experience. Beneath its warm groove lies a reminder to stay present, move with kindness, and enjoy the moment without holding on too tightly.” The wider EP opens with Em Pathik's deep and fluid ‘Dimensions’, before Marco Weber delivers the rolling and hypnotic energy of ‘Lola’. Steve Bug then closes the release with a more driving reinterpretation of ‘Play Around’, stretching the groove into deeper territory while preserving the spirit of the original. With its balance of warmth, depth and understated emotion, ‘Play Around’ stands out as one of the collection's most quietly captivating moments. Listen to TERANA's ‘Play Around’ exclusively below ahead of the release of ‘Fragments Vol. 02’ via Sublease. TERANA https://www.instagram.com/terana.music https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ERpz0AC15HhjbIOqrxBLt https://soundcloud.com/teranamusic Sublease Music https://www.instagram.com/subleasemusic https://soundcloud.com/sublease

Apple Music has unveiled two major new DJ mix platforms, Club Mix and Club Resident, further strengthening its position as a destination for dance and electronic music culture. Announced today, the new flagship series build upon Apple Music's existing DJ Mix programme and editorial curation, creating dedicated spaces for both established names and emerging talent to showcase exclusive mixes while documenting key moments across contemporary club culture. Club Mix launches with four exclusive sets from some of electronic music's most exciting artists. The opening instalment features internet phenomenon horsegiirL alongside electroclash pioneer Miss Kittin, rising French selector Paloma Le Friant and a back-to-back session from techno innovators Anetha and Tatyana Jane. Three of the mixes were recorded as part of Fête de la Musique, the annual French cultural celebration that transforms cities around the world into large-scale open-air music festivals. Read More: SoundCloud Cuts Hypeddit API Access, Disrupting Free Download Campaigns UK Nightlife Venues Turn World Cup 2026 Into Late-Night Club Culture Experience Deezer Launches AI Music Detector Across 20 Streaming Platforms Alongside Club Mix, Apple Music is introducing Club Resident, an ongoing residency platform allowing artists to explore their sound across multiple mixes. The inaugural residents are house music heavyweights The Martinez Brothers and Irish DJ, producer and vocalist Jazzy. The Martinez Brothers will launch the series on 24th June, with Jazzy's first instalment arriving on 8th July following her recent collaboration with Calvin Harris. "DJ mixes have always been one of the most important ways artists tell their stories and document a moment in culture," said Stephen Campbell, Global Head of Dance, Electronic Music & DJ Mixes at Apple Music. "With Club Mix and Club Resident, we're creating new platforms for artists to share defining creative statements while building a lasting archive of dance music culture." The new programmes will be available on demand through Apple Music subscriptions, while selected mixes will also air free via Apple Music Club Radio. Future editions are already scheduled throughout the summer, with additional Club Mix releases and further residencies from both The Martinez Brothers and Jazzy set to follow.

Myselor Myselor continues to build anticipation for his forthcoming album ‘Cosmic Expression’ with the release of ‘Open Sky’, the latest track taken from second sampler EP ‘Waves Of Change’, arriving via Evolution Chamber on 19th June. Pre-order/Save it here: https://hypeddit.com/evoc094. Serving as one of the most emotionally uplifting moments from the wider project, ‘Open Sky’ marks a significant shift within the album’s evolving narrative. While previous material explored themes of limitation, self-discovery and transformation, this latest offering embraces openness, possibility and the freedom that emerges once internal barriers begin to fall away. Built around expansive melodic progression, immersive atmospheres and cinematic electronic textures, the track showcases Myselor’s ability to balance technical precision with emotional storytelling. Rather than relying on conventional song structures, ‘Open Sky’ unfolds gradually, creating a sense of movement and perspective that mirrors the personal growth themes running throughout the project. Related: Fred again.., Travy And Elzzz Release New Single ‘DID IT AGAIN’ Model Man Returns With Emotionally Charged New Single ‘When You Smile’ Arky Waters Pushes Further Into Experimental Territory With New Single ‘Just’ The release forms part of ‘Waves Of Change’, the second chapter in Myselor’s ambitious 20-track album ‘Cosmic Expression’. Across the wider sampler, the Basel-based producer explores transformation, uncertainty and the unseen forces that shape human experience, continuing a conceptual journey that began earlier this year with first sampler ‘Breaking Chains’. As with much of Myselor’s catalogue, genre boundaries remain secondary to atmosphere and narrative. Elements of Drum & Bass, cinematic electronica, downtempo and experimental sound design merge naturally throughout ‘Open Sky’, resulting in a piece that feels equally suited to focused listening and immersive headphone sessions. Originally from Greece and now based in Switzerland, Myselor has spent more than a decade refining a distinctive artistic identity built around multidimensional sound design and conceptual storytelling. Previous projects including ‘Evolution’, ‘Rebirth’, ‘Soul Power’ and ‘Intuition’ have steadily established his reputation within forward-thinking electronic music circles, with ‘Cosmic Expression’ shaping up to be his most expansive work to date. ‘Open Sky’ is out on 19th June as part of ‘Waves Of Change (Cosmic Expression Sampler II)’ via Evolution Chamber. Myselor Instagram - SoundCloud Evolution Chamber Instagram - Spotify - SoundCloud - YouTube

Mason Amsterdam has always occupied a unique position within European electronic music. It is a city that can feel both global and intimate at the same time, where world-famous clubs sit alongside centuries-old bars, and where creative communities continue to thrive despite constant change. For Mason, it is also the only place that has ever truly felt like home. The Dutch producer has spent more than two decades building a career that comfortably moves between underground club culture and crossover success. From the enduring legacy of 'Exceeder' to releases on labels including Armada, Club Sweat and his own Animal Language imprint, he has consistently followed his own instincts rather than wider trends. That independent mindset sits at the heart of the recently revived Nite Rites series, a project that gives him complete freedom to release the stranger, more uncompromising ideas that might not fit elsewhere. Yet while the music continues to evolve, the backdrop remains the same. "I'm Amsterdam born and based and indeed the only place I call home," he says. "I've had my share of touring and travelling, but Amsterdam has this wonderful combination of being small and intimate while still having everything to offer that a cosmopolitan global city has." That balance is something Mason returns to repeatedly when talking about the city. Despite being one of Europe's most recognisable destinations, Amsterdam still retains the feeling of a place where creative communities remain connected. With fewer than a million residents, it never feels overwhelming, yet continues to function as the cultural and artistic centre of the Netherlands. Sugar Factory, Amsterdam Much of Mason's own development as an artist can be traced back to The Sugar Factory, home of the influential Electronation parties he helped build during the 2000s. Although the venue no longer exists in its original form, its influence remains firmly woven into Amsterdam's clubbing history. "We used to run these club nights called Electronation in The Sugar Factory," he recalls. "I spent silly amounts of hours in all corners of that club. We must have thrown over a hundred parties there, flying in dozens of artists we loved." While international guests often grabbed the headlines, it was the residents who left the deepest impression. "Those nights shaped me massively. Not just the big international names, but especially our residents, who were pushing really fresh, original sounds." The experience helped shape the way he still approaches music today. Curiosity, experimentation and individuality have remained central themes throughout his career, qualities that continue to define projects such as Nite Rites. Away from the city's clubs, some of Mason's favourite experiences happen in places most visitors never discover. He speaks enthusiastically about Amsterdam's traditional brown bars, historic pubs where very little appears to have changed for decades. Café 't Smalle, Jordaan "We've got these places called brown bars. They're kind of living history," he says. "Time stands still there, both in the décor and the crowd." Rather than simply visiting them, Mason and the Animal Language crew have turned them into unlikely venues for their now-famous Kafe Rave events. The concept is beautifully simple. A mobile sound system, several hundred ravers and a route linking multiple bars across the city. "We roll up with a few hundred ravers and a mobile sound system, hit four of these bars in one night, and completely take over each bar for an hour. It's chaos in the very best way." It's a concept that feels distinctly Amsterdam. Respectful of tradition while simultaneously finding new ways to challenge it. When he's not making music or organising spontaneous parties, Mason's relationship with Amsterdam becomes noticeably quieter. Running has become his preferred way to reset, particularly after years spent touring. "I got into ultra running after I was done with regular marathons," he says. Rather than staying within the city itself, he heads north towards the Dutch countryside, where fishing villages, open fields and endless horizons replace traffic and nightlife. "You have these little fisherman villages there, as well as endless grass fields, cows, windmills. Well, kind of what you expect from the Netherlands." Jordaan, Amsterdam The contrast between those peaceful landscapes and the intensity of club life perhaps explains why Amsterdam continues to provide such fertile ground for creativity. It offers space for both reflection and expression, often within a remarkably short distance of one another. That duality also appears in the neighbourhoods Mason feels most connected to. Jordaan remains particularly important, having been home for much of his adult life. "Jordaan is the old neighbourhood at the core of what Amsterdam culture used to be," he says. "It's still a lovely village feel, with little streets filled with boutiques, bars, fashion and food stores." Having spent twenty-five years there, he knows every corner intimately. Yet he is also aware that many visitors leave with an entirely different impression of the city. "People often see it as this Vegas-style sin city, which really doesn't do it justice." Instead, he points towards a more nuanced version of Amsterdam. One shaped by its communities, neighbourhoods and cultural diversity rather than its tourist attractions. "Amsterdam is a real mosaic. Over 180 nationalities in one city. That mix makes it super open-minded, progressive and creatively charged." It is perhaps the most revealing answer of the entire conversation. For an artist whose music has never sat comfortably within one genre, the appeal of a city built on different perspectives feels obvious. As Nite Rites enters a new phase, Amsterdam remains woven into every part of Mason's creative life. The clubs that shaped him, the bars he continues to transform into dancefloors, the streets he knows by heart and the landscapes he escapes to all continue to feed into the music. Like the city itself, Nite Rites thrives on curiosity, unpredictability and the idea that the most interesting experiences often happen slightly outside the obvious path. Mason Spotify – TikTok – Facebook

Kodomo Electronic producer KaeoFLUX puts a heavier spin on Kodomo’s ‘Optimism’ with a driving new remix set to feature on the forthcoming ‘Sisu Remixes’ collection. Released as part of a monthly remix rollout throughout the summer, the wider project invites artists from across ambient, experimental and techno circles to reinterpret material from Kodomo’s acclaimed ‘Sisu’ album. The result is a collection designed to explore new sonic directions while maintaining a connection to the emotional core of the original work. For his contribution, KaeoFLUX pushes ‘Optimism’ firmly towards the dancefloor. Built around pounding 909 drums, layered percussion and powerful rhythmic momentum, the remix transforms the source material into a high-energy techno workout without losing its underlying sense of atmosphere. The producer describes the track as a “kitchen sink” approach to remixing, blending multiple influences and production techniques into a single cohesive statement. Despite its intensity, the remix remains carefully structured, balancing forceful club energy with evolving textures and subtle melodic detail. Read More: Fred again.., Travy And Elzzz Release New Single ‘DID IT AGAIN’ Prospa’s ‘Free Your Mind’ Is A Euphoric Dancefloor Statement Built For The Long Haul Carl Cox Awarded OBE In King’s Birthday Honours List The original track comes from Kodomo, the long-running project of electronic composer and producer Chris Child. Across a career spanning IDM, ambient, minimalism and techno, Child has developed a reputation for creating music that feels equally cinematic and emotionally immersive. Beyond his artist work, he is also an Emmy Award-winning television composer whose music has appeared across NPR programming and video game projects developed by Harmonix. KaeoFLUX’s rework highlights the flexibility of that source material, taking ‘Optimism’ into darker and more physical territory while retaining enough of the original character to feel connected to the wider ‘Sisu’ universe. With its driving groove, heavyweight drum programming and relentless momentum, ‘Optimism (KaeoFLUX Remix)’ stands out as one of the collection’s most dancefloor-focused moments, showcasing how far the material can be pushed while still remaining true to its roots. Kodomo https://instagram.com/kodomoremix https://open.spotify.com/artist/57BliIwnAIqKeI4dbAWwaU