JOHANNSON JOHANNSON continues his current run of releases with ‘Waenda’, out now via Groove Society Records. Following February’s ‘De Mi Corazon’, the track builds on a sound that sits between Afro and Latin House, balancing melodic depth with a clear focus on dancefloor movement. It’s a direction that feels consistent with his wider catalogue, while still pushing forward in terms of detail and execution. ‘Waenda’ opens with vocal-led momentum, setting the tone early. Expressive phrases sit over a steady groove, supported by evolving synth work and subtle risers that guide the track forward. As the arrangement develops, the energy builds gradually rather than relying on sudden changes, creating a sense of flow that runs through the entire record. Percussion plays a central role. Layered rhythms and warm low-end movement provide a solid foundation, while melodic elements add colour without overwhelming the mix. Arpeggiated patterns and atmospheric chords introduce variation, keeping the track engaging while maintaining its core direction. That balance reflects JOHANNSON’s approach. With more than two decades of experience behind him, his productions focus on clarity and control, allowing each element to contribute without excess. ‘Waenda’ sits comfortably within that space. It’s a track built on groove and progression, offering a refined blend of cultural influence and modern house production, designed to work across both open-air settings and late-night floors. JOHANNSON Spotify | Instagram | Beatport  Groove Society Records Soundcloud | Instagram | Beatport

Tinlicker We’ve been listening to ‘Release’ from Tinlicker, and it feels like a shift rather than just another single. It still carries that familiar melodic DNA, but there’s something more direct about it. The groove lands quickly, built around a thick low end and clean percussion that keeps everything moving without overloading the arrangement. From there, ‘Release’ opens up through layered synth work that balances warmth with a slightly sharper edge. The vocal plays a bigger role this time. Hero Baldwin’s addition to the project feels central, not just an extra layer. Her voice cuts through the mix with clarity, sitting right at the front of the track and shaping how everything else unfolds. It adds a human weight that contrasts with the more mechanical feel of the synths underneath. That tension is what stands out most. ‘Release’ leans into the space between organic and synthetic, with robotic textures sitting alongside more emotional melodic moments. The track never feels pulled too far in either direction, instead holding everything in a steady balance. Compared to earlier Tinlicker material, this feels more intentional in its message. The production still works on the dancefloor, but there’s a clear idea running through it, especially in how the vocal interacts with the arrangement. We’ve found it sits well in that transition space in a set. Not quite peak-time, not quite a reset, but something that pulls people back into focus. ‘Release’ feels like a sign of where Tinlicker are heading next, both in sound and in how they approach their music moving forward. Tinlicker https://www.instagram.com/tinlicker https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EmEZjq8eHEC6qFnT63Lza https://soundcloud.com/tinlicker

Montêtna ‘Parco’ feels like a shift in perspective. Montêtna opens the space up here, leaning into something wider and more immersive without losing control of the groove. The rhythm sits steady underneath it all. A deep house foundation keeps things moving, but it doesn’t dominate. It’s there to anchor the track while everything else expands outward. That’s where ‘Parco’ finds its identity. The sound design carries most of the weight. Cinematic textures build gradually, layering into something that feels more like an environment than a track. There’s a sense of distance to it, not detached, just open. It gives the track room to breathe. Nothing is rushed. Each element comes in with intent, settles, then makes space for the next. That pacing gives the track a calm confidence. It doesn’t need to force anything. There’s a balance between movement and atmosphere that holds throughout. The groove keeps your body engaged, but the wider textures pull your focus elsewhere. It works on two levels without either one taking over. We’ve found this sits best in moments where energy isn’t the priority. It keeps things flowing, but shifts the mood into something more reflective. ‘Parco’ doesn’t push for attention. It changes the feeling of the room instead. Montêtna https://instagram.com/mtetna.wav https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mOaJ5wiz6P3aZecK6nU6J

Yann Pissenem Yann Pissenem, Owner, Founder and CEO of The Night League and Ushuaïa Entertainment, will receive the IMS Legends Award 2026 and take part in a headline keynote interview at IMS Ibiza 2026. The 17th edition of the summit returns to Cala Llonga from 22 to 24 April 2026, hosted at Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza. Presented in partnership with AlphaTheta, IMS continues its focus on thought leadership across culture, education, industry and wellness within electronic music. Purchase Badges & Hotel Packages here. Pissenem stands as one of the most influential figures in global nightlife. Across more than three decades, he has reshaped Ibiza’s club landscape through landmark venues including Ushuaïa Ibiza, Hï Ibiza, [UNVRS] and the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. Under his leadership, The Night League now welcomes over two million guests annually, setting a benchmark for scale and production within international club culture. At IMS Ibiza, Pissenem will sit down with IMS co-founder Pete Tong for a keynote conversation exploring his career, vision and the evolution of Ibiza as a global epicentre of electronic music. He will then be formally presented with the IMS Legends Award during a special dinner on Wednesday, 22 April. Reflecting on the honour, Pissenem described Ibiza as both home and inspiration, crediting the island’s spirit of creativity and freedom as central to his understanding of nightlife culture. He acknowledged the partners, artists, teams and wider industry network who have contributed to the growth of his venues, as well as the millions of guests who continue to choose their dancefloors each season. IMS organisers praised Pissenem’s transformative impact on the island, from early beach events to the launch of Ushuaïa, Hï Ibiza, and, most recently, [UNVRS]. They highlighted his continued ability to redefine expectations around scale, production and experience within club culture. The IMS Legends Award Dinner will take place on 22 April 2026 as part of the wider summit programme. A limited number of tickets will be made available, with attendees invited to register their interest in advance. IMS Ibiza 2026 runs from 22 to 24 April at Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza in Cala Llonga, Santa Eulalia. IMS Ibiza Instagram LinkedIn Facebook

Fresh off his Solid Grooves smash debut, Patrick Topping marks six months of his summer anthem ‘Want U’ by recruiting breakout duo Murphy’s Law for a blistering new rework. The brothers twist the original into a hazy,heads-down club roller, blending soft neon synth colours, a raspy 90s bassline, and a euphoric vocal glow. Classic piano stabs cut through the mix with razor-sharp precision, pushing the track into full peak-time pandemonium. “We are really excited to put this remix out for Patty T on his infamous imprint, Trick. We have been fans of his music for the past 10 years, so to be asked to put our spin on his single ‘Want U’ is a huge honour for us. We wanted to take the remix in a completely different direction from the original, and we thought that a moody club roller was the perfect way to go. The first time we ever tested this out was b2b with Patrick in Tenerife, and we knew from that moment on that it had a special spark about it! It’s been doing the business in our sets over the past few months and we are super happy to finally be able to share it with you all.” – Murphy’s Law Murphy’s Law – brothers Sonny and Finn Murphy – have cemented themselves as key voices in modern house, thanks to their emotive hooks, infectious grooves, and high-energy sets. In the studio, they’ve racked up millions of streams across releases on Hot Creations, Ministry of Sound, and Deeperfect, along with heavy rotation on BBC Radio 1. Now, the Leicester-born duo cap off a landmark year with their most anticipated moment yet: a speaker-rattling remix of Patrick Topping’s ‘Want U’ for Trick. Patrick Topping ‘Want U (Murphy’s Remix)’ drops via Trick on 12th December 2025. Buy HERE Murphy’s Law: Instagram - Soundcloud - Facebook - Spotify Patrick Topping: Instagram - Soundcloud - Facebook - Spotify

A powerful fusion of folk Punjabi soul and global club energy Indo Warehouse IG Anyasa IG || Lost Stories IG Stream Buy link Indo Warehouse proudly closes out an extraordinary year with ‘Patasa’, a landmark collaboration between two of India’s most influential electronic artists, Anyasa and Lost Stories, featuring the Punjabi folk vocals of Sarthak Kalyani. Their first-ever original collaboration, ‘Patasa’ feels unmistakably Indian yet globally club-ready. Its power lies in its restraint: signature Indo-inspired stabs and tribal percussion balanced by Sarthak Kalyani’s commanding vocal — a voice that anchors the track in soil and spirit. For Indo Warehouse, ‘Patasa’ represents a cultural milestone. Both Anyasa and Lost Stories have been at the forefront of India’s electronic movement for over a decade — shaping the sound of a generation and inspiring global audiences to look east for innovation and soul, while encouraging a wave of Indian producers and listeners to look inward for identity. Anchored by Sarthak Kalyani’s evocative Punjabi vocals, ‘Patasa’ channels festival energy while remaining true to Indo Warehouse’s signature aesthetic — deep, rhythmic, and culturally immersive. The collaboration folds regional roots, modern production, and diaspora-driven identity into a single, unified expression — a sound that resonates as strongly in Mumbai or Chandigarh as it does in Brooklyn or Ibiza. The result is a track that transcends geography and genre, inviting listeners into a shared space where movement, memory, and Indian identity collide on the dance floor. Kunal Merchant of Indo Warehouse: “Anyasa and Lost Stories have been paving the foundation for South Asian electronic music for quite some time. Bringing them together for their first original record is a huge moment for us! This record represents the roots of our movement and celebrates where it's headed next. We're really proud of this record.” ‘Patasa’ lands just ahead of Indo Warehouse’s highly anticipated India tour this December, marking their biggest homecoming to date. Tour Dates:December 13 — Delhi NCR, DOT by GNH, GurugramDecember 19 — Hyderabad, Quake ArenaDecember 20 — Mumbai, DOME, SVP StadiumDecember 28 — Goa, Echo Arena

DJ HELL – The Godfather of Electroclash Reloaded The new album NEOCLASH is a manifesto for the aesthetic relevance of electronic club music. DJ Hell shows that electroclash in 2025 can sound innovative and visionary rather than nostalgic. NEOCLASH bridges the past and present of electronic dance culture and club music. DJ Hell is more than just a musician – he is a cultural force that connects club culture with fashion and art. Since the 1980s, Hell has not only been a style-defining figure with groundbreaking influence within the electronic music scene, but has also become a key figure and icon in the field of tension between subculture, pop and high culture over the last few decades. DJ Hell represents a queer, decadent, intellectual, and avant-garde scene that consciously distances itself from the mainstream. In his work, he often deals with themes such as gender, sexuality, subculture, and provocation. Back in the 1990s, he laid the foundation for what would later become known as electroclash with his label International Deejay Gigolo Records—a hybrid of 1980s new wave, punk attitude, techno, electro, and post-ironic camp aesthetics. Hell was not only part of this movement, but also its actual conceptualizer and namesake. In this respect, his role can be compared to that of an artistic curator who brings together and transforms stylistic, visual, and ideological trends. DJ Hell is thus not only a producer, but also an artistic and aesthetic thinker whose work possesses a semiotic depth that places him in the canon of contemporary cultural production. His productions are not just tracks, but discourses in the medium of sound. DJ Hell attaches great importance to visual presentation, with artistically designed album covers and music videos. He has collaborated with renowned artists and photographers such as Wolfgang Tillmans, Ellen von Unwerth, and Tom of Finland, as well as fashion designers such as Hugo Boss, Vivienne Westwood, and Rick Owens. Hell has been involved in fashion shows, often providing the soundtracks and performing. His personal style—a mixture of dandy, punk, and futurism—has made him a style icon in the fashion world. NEOCLASH is DJ Hell's new work. The electroclash of the early 2000s is reconstructed here, its characteristic codes extracted and transformed into a modern, reflective form. NEOCLASH is a cultural experiment—music as a medium for reflection, for structuring space and time, and as a vehicle for exploring the tensions between technology, the body, and perception. The new album is a manifesto for the aesthetic relevance of electronic club music, with strong old-school references in a new understanding. DJ Hell, aka Helmut Josef Geier, presents a contemporary reinterpretation of the electroclash genre. His label, International Deejay Gigolo Records, set the pace 25 years ago – and Hell gave his name to a movement. Godfather of Electroclash reloaded. After many milestones, DJ Hell returns to his roots with NEOCLASH – and shows that Electroclash in 2025 can sound innovative and visionary rather than nostalgic. NEOCLASH is a bridge between the past and present in electronic dance culture and club music. Italo disco, new wave, indie dance, disco, pop, Chicago house, acid, Detroit techno, and avant-garde music are fused here into a new interpretation. The limited edition 2xLP comes in transparent red and crystal clear. Artist(s): DJ Hell, Donner Summer, Joyce Muniz Title: Neoclash Record Label: International Deejay Gigolo Records Release Date: 12th December 2025 (Digital Release) 16th January 2025 (Vinyl Release) Tracklist: 1) Bang The Box 2) Is There No Way Back? 3) Planet Earth 4) W.T.F. 5) Medussa feat. Donner Summer 6) This Is Important 7) Purple People 8) Why feat. Joyce Muniz 9) Outline 10) The Rain 11) Nation Of House 12) N*1 Follow: INSTAGRAM SOUNDCLOUD

Rhadoo, Petre Inspirescu and Raresh at Club Guesthouse Bucharest’s iconic Club Guesthouse celebrates 15 years with a new documentary, If These Walls Could Talk, a film that traces the venue’s evolution from a hidden house party on Traian 42 to one of Europe’s most respected hubs for deep, hypnotic and long-form electronic music. The documentary blends intimate interviews with Cap, Herodot, Edward, Priku and architect Corvin Cristian with rare archive footage capturing the club’s quiet rise. Guesthouse’s journey has been defined by subtle transformation rather than spectacle. Each relocation preserved the same core values: marathon storytelling through sound, engineering-level attention to acoustics, and a community that comes not to be seen but to disappear into the flow. The film highlights the architectural and sonic craftsmanship behind its reputation, showing how the club became a symbol of purity in the Romanian minimal and deep-tech continuum. Ultimately, If These Walls Could Talk is a meditation on time, space and collective experience. It reminds us that Guesthouse grew into an institution not through hype but through consistency, intention and the kind of deep listening that has shaped a generation of dancers and artists.

Devin Wild- Press Photo Devin Wild released his new EP "Among The Noise", released on SCANTRAXX. The EP signals a bold shift in his sound, moving from accessible melodies to a darker, more aggressive, and underground-driven style. The EP’s sound is intense and raw: the cinematic opening of "Understanding (Intro) "sets the tone, while "Chaos (Always Comes)" — featuring Nathalie Blue’s vocals — lays an emotive foundation with deep basslines, sharp kicks, and palpable energy. "Dance With Madness" and "Hit Back" push the project into industrial-techno territories, balancing tension and dynamics with precision. "Silent (Left The System)" continues the descent into cold, mechanical atmospheres, while the outro "Among The Noise (Outro)" leaves listeners in a state of suspense and anticipation. Fans familiar with Devin Wild’s melodic work may be surprised: this time, the Dutch artist opts for harsher, more conceptual expressions. The collaboration with Nathalie Blue on "Chaos (Always Comes)" is the only vocal feature, highlighting the contrast with the remaining instrumental tracks, all charged with raw and experimental energy. With "Among The Noise", Devin Wild proves once again why he remains a leading figure in the avant-garde hard dance scene: fearless, visionary, and redefining the boundaries of the genre. Devin Wild Instagram / Spotify / Soundcloud / YouTube

Ilona Maras Clif Jack's record label, MJA the Vision, welcomes the return of Ilona Maras, who delivers a three-track techno EP. Ilona Maras is fresh from her recent EP on The YellowHeads' Reload Black, adding to her impressive run of releases in 2025, which also includes other imprints such as Alan Fitzpatrick's We Are The Brave and Victor Ruiz's VOLTA. This EP is another trademark release by Ilona Maras, who blends timeless techno elements with modern sound design to create dynamic tracks that ooze dance floor appeal. Living in Switzerland, Ilona Maras is a resident DJ at the world-famous Hive Club in Zurich, but she is also a headline artist playing regular international shows. The title track, "Stop Turn" has a juddering bassline underscoring acid pulses and euphoric vocal chants, before the hypnotic vocal hook takes control. Next up, "Rovo" is an industrial track with raw percussion and a swelling bassline intertwined with buzzing synth tones and urban vocals. "Concentrate" closes the release with the ominous tones of the namesake vocal layered over gritty percussion and flickers of bass. Buy the release here.

XOYO Birmingham is not easing into Christmas or whispering into the New Year. From Boxing Day through to New Year’s Day, the Digbeth institution rolls out a packed run of parties welcoming winter Bassline and Desi festivals, a slick Dancehall bash and a multi-genre session with the kind of confidence that makes it the only address to attend this festive season. Things kick off on Friday 26th December with DJ Mexy and Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Day Day returning for their now traditional Boxing Day shutdown. It is an early start and a long night, with a heavyweight DJ roster including DJ Larni, Kaylee Golding, Predz UK, DJ Denny Hus, Craig Reckless and DJ Taz, all steered by host Terence ‘Mr Bigs’ Edwards. Expect high-energy selections from doors open and a dancefloor that fills fast, as this one has become a fixed point in Birmingham’s festive calendar. Tickets here. Saturday 27th December starts in the afternoon as 4FOUR brings their Winter Bassline Festival to XOYO from 3pm. Trilla, Gemma Fox, Pantha and an all killer line up step in with a full throttle bassline takeover built on rewinds, reloads and big crowd moments. XOYO’s underground layout turns into a pressure chamber for bass, wrapping heavyweight sound around a room that lives for the drop. Tickets here. From 10.30pm the same night, Desi Mania transforms XOYO into a winter festival. Known for sold-out events and full-scale production, Desi Mania arrives with an all-night run of Desi anthems and big production. This one is about getting the crew together and bringing the party energy that does not dip from the first track to last call. Tickets here. New Year’s Eve belongs to Boxout, bringing an all black dress code and a dancehall-led countdown from 9pm through to 3am. With Melo D, Lamar G, Man Like Mars, DJ Danni, Buxley, DJ Trey and Esco bar on the decks, plus hosts Valentine and KS The Host running the room, expect a proper end of year release with sweat on the walls and a celebratory midnight moment. Tickets here. New Year’s Day keeps the pace with Shaqfive delivering a first day of 2026 link-up that pulls together Donch Deejay, DJ Mexy, Supa D and Terminal 4, alongside special guests from across the UK scene. Doors close early, the energy lands fast, and there is no gentle start to the year here. Tickets here. Five parties over seven days, this programme brings unapologetic energy, heavyweight DJs and full on party vibes that make XOYO Birmingham the definitive place to see out 2025 and kick off 2026 in style. XOYO Birmingham Website – Instagram – X

Vicius (BR) - Press Photo Brazilian producer Vicius (BR) debuts with his first full-length album, "I Dream a Dream", a flowing collection of ambient textures, house grooves, and techno pulses. From the ethereal opening of "Intro", with light synths and airy pads, to the suspended close of "Fever Dream [Outro Version]" featuring Zanna (BR), the album moves between weightless reflection and subtle rhythmic tension. On "Memory or Dream", the collaboration with Zanna (BR), delicate memories meet a trace of unease, while "Space Dust" and "Deformation" explore strange, almost alien shapes of sound. "Neon Lights" ignites with glowing synths and house grooves that balance nostalgia and modernity, while "Emerald City" with Elisa Audi combines cinematic textures with emotional depth, evoking neon reflections and blurred recollections. A rising figure in the Brazilian electronic scene, Vicius (BR) is known for crafting music that feels alive, where every detail demands attention and rewards the listener. "I Dream a Dream" invites you to follow each note and rhythm, drifting through light and shadow, reflection and motion—a journey that lingers long after the music ends. Vicius (BR) Instagram / Spotify / Soundcloud / YouTube