Music - Mixmag MENA

Blonde Maze’s ‘Second Sight’ tracks reimagined by Alex Baker and Datskie

Alex Baker delivers a fresh take on ‘To Love Again’ as Datskie reinvents ‘Never Dream’

Boyd Schidt among artists on EvilGroove’s latest compilation

Boyd Schidt contributes ‘Nuptial Flight’, standing out as the sole artist on the compilation hailing from the SWANA region

Aly Fathalla introduces ‘Alive’ as debut solo album and live project

“While Aly & Fila continues stronger than ever, I’m also proud to share my new personal project: Alive.”

New Butch single blends North African raï and reggada influences

‘Moroccans From Outer Space With Lasers’ features samples from Said Rami’s ‘Twachi / تواشي’, taken from the 13-track album ‘Aalach Kalbek Nsrani’

Iranian pop classics from Tehrangeles set to return on new Discotchari compilation

12 remastered songs from 1983 to 1993 feature on the compilation titled ‘Tehrangeles Vice (Iranian Diaspora Pop 1983-1993)’

Rony Seikaly teams up with Nick Curly on new EP, ‘Seen It Coming’

The two-track EP is out via 8bit Records

Boys’ Shorts remix Hot Chip song ‘Devotion’ from upcoming anthology album

The original version of ‘Devotion’, remixed by Boys’ Shorts, is among the tracks on Hot Chip’s anthology album ‘Joy In Repetition’, out September 5

AZADI.mp3 pledges new EP and merch proceeds for humanitarian cause

The three-track EP ‘note to self’ is out, with all proceeds donated to The Sameer Project to aid the people of Gaza

Loreen teams up with David Guetta and Dimitri Vegas for high-energy drum and bass release

Titled ‘Pum Pum’, the collaboration blends Loreen’s vocals with a 170 BPM backdrop

MOGA Festival returns to Essaouira with Bedouin, Bonobo, DJ Tennis and more

The 2025 edition will feature a two-part format with OFF events in and around Essaouira’s historic centre followed by IN programming at the Hôtel Le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa

‘Hey Habibi’ arrives as lead single from Etaf’s debut album alongside music video

Etaf reflects on gender, body image and cultural identity in their latest track

Alok drops ‘Fury (Siuuu)’ as Ronaldo joins Fatal Fury universe

Alok soundtracks Ronaldo’s in-game journey with a high-impact big-room track

Drum-led energy drives 3Phaz’s new offering on ‘SIIIX, Vol.2’

Released by Brussels-based Maloca Records, the six-track compilation also features Rrose, Uwalmassa, Zoë Mc Pherson, Ale Hop and Grischa Lichtenberger

ILyes and Emma B share their first collaborative EP ‘Feelings’ on Shall Not Fade

Emma B calls the release “extra special” as the pair shape each track around “all the feelings we had in that moment”

Sixsixsevenfortyseven drop debut LP: ‘Wounded Dogs’

The 10-track LP is out now through YOUTH, with both digital and vinyl formats available

Bergsonist leads new Air Texture compilation focused on Moroccan talent

“This feels like a full-circle moment” reflects Bergsonist, recalling her time in Casablanca

CEAUS: “Seeing people vibing with you from all kinds of different cultures or social circles is just amazing”

CEAUS steps into a broader spotlight through his Armada Music debut EP, ‘Another Light’

Mera Bhai releases first single from forthcoming EP

‘Friday Night’ offers the first glimpse into Mera Bhai’s new EP, ‘Now I Need You’

Mia Koden keeps things in motion with her new EP

Adding to the vibe, the artist gives a glimpse into her past with the EP’s artwork, a charming throwback to her 10th birthday

Berghain’s label Ostgut Ton is back after four years of silence

The new compilation features tracks from artists of the MENA-T diaspora such as Azu Tiwaline, Cinna Peyghamy, Fadi Mohem, Altinbas and JakoJako

Ashley Wallbridge brings back ’90s trance energy with ‘Eivissa’

‘Eivissa’ continues the momentum behind his freshly launched imprint, Embrace The Journey