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Funkky delivers message of change and limitless potential on latest single, ‘Urban Science Substance’

The single features vocals from Michael Afolayan

Smitech Wesson releases new EP ‘Whisper’ via Styx Records

The three-track EP highlights the Istanbul-based producer’s blend of techno, electro and industrial sounds, featuring a collaboration with UK vocalist Teresa Meads

Nadia Ali releases new single ‘The Edge’ following Ultra Music Festival comeback

“My first performance in 10 years! Still buzzing from this incredible night with Alesso at Ultra Music Festival in Miami for their 25th anniversary show!”

Cybercafé launches Sequence Records, kicking off with joint EP alongside HearThuG

Titled 'Cyber Alien Communication', the four-track EP features two solo cuts from each artist

NODUS keeps up the pace with two collaborative tracks, ‘Empty Streets’ and ‘Hava Nagila’

‘Empty Streets’ arrives via SSL Music, while ‘Hava Nagila’ lands on NODUS’s own label, Houseyounite Records

Baset becomes first Egyptian artist to collaborate with Anyma on new single

‘Neverland (From Japan)’ sees Baset step into the spotlight alongside Anyma

Naz blends mood and movement with new single, ‘Nafas’

The title of the track translates to “breathe” in Farsi

Moving Still traces a path ‘Close to the Shams’ with new EP

The four-track EP showcases the producer’s knack for blending diverse influences into a cohesive sound

Laserface bring hands-in-the-air energy with ‘Pressure’

“This song is designed to help release the pressures in people’s lives”

DOBé’s ‘I Keep Trying’ lands on Katermukke

The 2-track release also includes a remix from Dominik Gehringer

Tom Higham makes his Hurry Up Slowly debut with ‘Let It Ride’

‘Let It Ride’ builds on the momentum of his recent remix for ‘Put 'Em High’ by Grammy-nominated artist StoneBridge

Househead Samira drops high-energy house cut on Moveltraxx

‘Everybody Stomp Your Feet’ channels Househead Samira’s signature blend of vocal house and driving rhythms

Kompakt welcomes back Raxon for new Speicher instalment

Raxon returns to Speicher with a two-track release featuring ‘Acid Call’ and ‘Don’t Cry Pluto’

Boys Noize launches new label, ONES and ZEROS, with 22-track compilation

‘Boys Noize presents ONES and ZEROS’ is out, packing tracks from the likes of Slim Soledad, Schacke, ØTTA, David Löhlein, SCNTST, Baseck, and Boys Noize himself, among others

MAHOOL unveils debut compilation album: ‘Portal 001’

Triart, Eleonora, Sokkary, Corsini, Auf, Fade Republic, Deus Deserto and Moses step up with fresh tracks on ‘Portal 001’

Mochakk lands on Ninja Tune with new EP, ‘From The Stars’

Brazilian star blends disco-inspired house and UK-inspired soundscapes in two-track debut

Hannes Bieger explores cosmic themes on new album, ‘Galaxies’

From ‘Apollo’ to ‘Voyager’, the tracklist of Hannes Bieger’s latest LP mirrors an interstellar expedition

Ash and Felukah release ‘On My Mind’ with music video shot in Qatar

The official music video was filmed at Our Habitas Ras Abrouq in Qatar, capturing the track’s immersive atmosphere against a striking Arabian Gulf backdrop

"DJ" among professions included in UK's skilled worker visa list

The inclusion of DJs as "middle-skilled workers" was reportedly introduced following the UK's departure from the EU in 2021

Yasmine Hamdan releases ‘Hon’ reflecting on Beirut port explosion and its aftermath

“A tiny land with a gaping wound”

Wavejackers releases new single, ‘Where I Am’

‘Where I Am’ is the Turkish producer’s third solo offering this year