Pushing both body and mind on the dance floor, this club cut fuses the authentic signature sounds of Tensnake and Gerd Janson. Their first-ever collaboration, ‘Push’ is everything fans would expect—groovy, edgy and designed for the underground.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Tensnake and Gerd Janson’s first collaborative effort, “Push,” emerges as a masterclass in contemporary house music production, delivering a track that is both hypnotic and fiercely functional for the underground dance floor. Clocking in at 125 BPM, the track maintains a smooth yet driving pulse that feels tailor-made for extended club sessions. The rhythmic base is crafted with impeccable attention to detail: the kick carries a weighty, rounded punch while the hi-hats and percussive layers create a syncopated shimmer, providing that elusive combination of groove and propulsion that keeps DJs and dancers equally engaged. From a technical standpoint, “Push” shines in its sound design and harmonic layering. The melodic hooks slide in subtly, weaving through the track’s dark and moody atmosphere, with lush pads and evolving textures that add depth without overwhelming the minimalistic framework. Spatial effects are deployed with precision, giving the track a three-dimensional quality that immerses the listener, whether on a massive festival rig or in the intimate confines of a basement club. The vocal line is the centerpiece—a hypnotic, chant-like motif that is both catchy and ethereal, anchoring the track’s narrative and providing a memorable hook that resonates long after the track ends. Production values are exemplary, with a dynamic range that balances power and clarity. The transitions, drops, and build-ups are meticulously engineered, ensuring a seamless energy flow through the track. Each element serves the larger story, from the stripped-back intro that invites a smooth mix-in, to the tension-building midsection, and finally to the euphoric peak that releases in an irresistible groove. The track’s arrangement is original yet familiar, adhering to club expectations while introducing subtle twists that reflect the unique artistic identities of both producers. “Push” is not only a testament to creativity and technical mastery but also a track with immense replay value. Its carefully balanced structure, cue-friendly intro and outro, and consistent BPM make it an asset for DJs looking to sustain set momentum. On the floor, it has the potential to ignite immediate crowd reactions, threading together emotional resonance and physical drive in perfect synergy. In every respect—from production quality to club suitability—this collaboration is pure gold, elevating the standard of modern house music and confirming why Tensnake and Gerd Janson remain pivotal figures in the scene. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
After weeks of building anticipation across social media, a star-studded collaboration has arrived. Steve Aoki, Nile Rodgers, Sam Feldt, XANDRA and Zak Abel have unveiled ‘I’m Going Out,’ a fresh reimagining of Diana Ross’ legendary anthem ‘I’m Coming Out.’ The track is out today via Amsterdam-, New York- and London-based dance label Armada Music.
Sparked by an idea from two-time Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Steve Aoki and the legendary Nile Rodgers to create a contemporary anthem of celebration, ‘I’m Going Out’ comes just in time for the party season. While drawing from the uplifting spirit and empowering message of Diana Ross’ 1980 hit song, the original gains a modern sonic thanks to Sam Feldt, XANDRA and Zak Abel, blending the instantly recognizable melodies from the original with a fresh production and new lyrics, to become first-ever dance reinterpretation of the classic. Nile Rodgers, who co-wrote and produced the original with Bernard Edwards of CHIC, brings his re-recorded signature guitar to the reimagined dance-pop version, marking the first time he has featured on a rework of the original as a performer.
The release follows a remarkable year for Nile Rodgers, with a recent Grammy nomination in the best pop/duo group performance category for Beyonce’s ‘Levii’s Jeans’ to a string of successful releases, including a linkup with Cedric Gervais for a rework of Sister Sledge’s ‘We Are Family’, and ‘For Life’ with Kygo and Zak Abel. Aoki, with his extensive cross-genre discography and collaborations with artists like Lil Uzi Vert, Maluma and BTS, continues to push the boundaries of genre and style.
Multi-platinum hitmaker Sam Feldt and DJ sensation XANDRA bring their signature house-pop style to ‘I'm Going Out,’ following recent successes like Feldt’s chart-topping remix of global hit Mi Amor’ with JVKE & Anitta and XANDRA’s breakout debut ‘Body Say’. The track is fueled by minimalist drum beats, subtle percussion and an electrifying drop, with vocals from British star Zak Abel, whose career has soared through collaborations with icons like Kygo and Avicii.
On the linkup, Nile Rodgers said: “The original song holds a special place in my heart due to its incredibly uplifting energy and memorable message of inclusion. We wanted to preserve that spirit while introducing a new sound that feels fresh and exciting.”
“Music has a unique power to unite people from all walks of life, and Nile and Diana's timeless classic has been the soundtrack to unforgettable moments worldwide,” added Steve Aoki. “It’s an incredible honor to work with Nile, Sam, XANDRA and Zak, and reimagine this iconic dance floor anthem.”
Sam Feldt, whose music always aims to spread positivity and joy, reflects on the project: “I've been a fan of the disco hit ‘I'm Coming Out’ for as long as I can remember, so turning it into something fresh with Steve Aoki, XANDRA, Zak Abel and the original hitmaker Nile Rodgers was surreal. This is one of those rare tracks that hits you right in the feel-good zone—a blend of nostalgia with a fresh, tropical twist that makes you want to move. We've kept the essence but rewired it to be all about letting go of a relationship that doesn't serve you anymore and starting fresh. But honestly, it’s the kind of track you just put on when you're ready to start a night that could go anywhere. No need to be recently single." In addition to his music career, Feldt uses his platform to promote environmental sustainability through his Heartfeldt Foundation, furthering his commitment to spreading happiness and unity.
XANDRA added: “‘I’m Going Out’ is the wildest collaboration and mix of personalities that tells our version of a much-needed night out. An iconic night needs an iconic group and for this one, we have Steve and Sam, Zak's powerful vocals and Nile the legend behind it all. This track feels like the perfect tribute to the original energy Diana Ross brought to this song so many years ago.”
‘I’m Coming Out’, originally released in 1980, became a defining anthem for the LGBTQ+ community, celebrating personal freedom, self-expression and embracing one’s true identity. Written and produced by Rodgers and Edwards, the song’s empowering lyrics and vibrant disco sound propelled it to global success, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It has since become a staple of global Pride celebrations and an enduring symbol of liberation and individuality.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] One of the most remarkable musical compositions from the past has been meticulously reimagined, remixed, and repurposed for contemporary audiences. The iconic track “I’m Going Out” has been transformed into a truly modern masterpiece, characterized by electrifying basslines, radiant piano chords that evoke a sense of euphoria, thumping drums, intricate grooves, and euphoric synth hooks that culminate in a climax. Nile Rodgers’s signature funky guitar licks adds the requisite rhythm, propelling listeners into a state of frenzy. This track is undoubtedly one that will garner repeated play on daytime radio stations and Spotify playlists. It serves as the ideal soundtrack for preparing to embark on an enjoyable evening with friends. Steve Aoki, Sam Feldt, and XANDRA have successfully updated the classic to resonate with the modern club and music festival enthusiasts. Nile Rodgers and Zak Abel captivating and distinctive vocal delivery complements its overall charm and uniqueness. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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About Steve Aoki
Counting nearly 3 billion music streams to his name, Steve Aoki is a true visionary. Billboard described the 2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, futurist, and Dim Mak Records founder as “one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world.” A Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Traveled Musician in a Single Calendar Year,” Aoki has performed at nearly every top festival around the world, including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock Festival, Tomorrowland, and Electric Daisy Carnival. Aoki also graced recent covers of Entrepreneur Magazine, Success Magazine, Electronic Musician, and Adweek as their “Visionary of the Year.”
As a globally successful cross-genre solo artist, Aoki has collaborated with an impressive list of varied artists, including BTS, Maluma, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, blink-182, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and Daddy Yankee, on top of having released three Platinum singles, six Gold singles, and over ten Top 10 radio records.
Aoki approaches each new endeavor with the same sense of dedication he’s put into his past achievements, including the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (2016) and his memoir BLUE: The Color of Noise (2019). In 2012, he also founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION to support organizations in brain science and its research. His influential record label Dim Mak, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021, is known for being a launching pad for the careers of prominent acts like Bloc Party, The Chainsmokers, Bloody Beetroots, The Kills, Zedd, and Diplo.
Nile Rodgers is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and a multiple Grammy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist.
In 2023 he became the first creator to be awarded a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his legacy in the same year as being awarded a Grammy for his new work with Beyoncé on the smash hit "Cuff It".
As the Co-founder of CHIC, Nile pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like "Le Freak", the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records and sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times" and "Rapper's Delight".
His work in The CHIC Organization, including "We Are Family" for Sister Sledge and "I'm Coming Out" for Diana Ross, and his productions for artists such as David Bowie ("Let's Dance"), Madonna ("Like A Virgin") and Duran Duran ("The Reflex"), have sold more than 500 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide, while his innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk, Daddy Yankee, LE SSERAFIM and Beyoncé reflect the vanguard of contemporary hits.
Nile is the first, and only Producer In Residence at Apple Music and helms the award-winning Apple Music 1's "Deep Hidden Meaning" radio show celebrating the work of great songwriters. Nile served as the first-ever Chief Creative Advisor for the incomparable Abbey Road Studios and is the Chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as Co-founder of Hipgnosis Songs, the multi-billion-dollar investment fund listed on the London Stock Exchange's FTSE 250.
In 2001 in the wake of 9/11 Nile co-founded the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) at first to bring everyone together following the tragedy to start the healing process. It quickly evolved into an organization dedicated to the vision of a global family by creating and supporting programs that promote cultural diversity while nurturing, mentoring, and amplifying the vision, talents and ideas of young people who are positively changing the world.
WAFF is focused on empowering young people globally through its acclaimed youth leadership, storytelling and mentoring program, Three Dot Dash; Youth To The Front Fund, designed to support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), youth at the forefront of fighting systemic racism, inequality and injustice; and Youth To The Table, bringing youth voices to decision making tables that are shaping humanity's future.
Since bursting onto the scene with his multi-platinum-selling remix of "Show Me Love," Sam has continued redefining dance music's boundaries. His signature style—a blend of deep house with pop sensibilities—has earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. With global megahits like "Post Malone" featuring RANI, amassing close to one billion total streams to date, Sam has demonstrated his ability to craft songs that not only move the dance floor but also tug at the heartstrings, collaborating with the world's most prominent pop artists like Rita Ora, Kesha, and Tones & I.
Beyond his music, Sam has made significant strides as an entrepreneur and advocate for sustainability. His Heartfeldt ecosystem, including Heartfeldt Records, Publishing, Radio, Events, and Foundation, underscores his commitment to helping new talent in the music industry and positively impacting the world.
Sam's influence extends beyond the studio and the stage. Through the Heartfeldt Foundation, he champions environmental sustainability and a conscious lifestyle, leveraging his platform to inspire change and action among his audience and peers.
"Spreading happiness with my music is the best job in the world," says Sam. With every beat, every note, and every song, Sam Feldt continues to chase the endless summer, bringing warmth, joy, and unity to listeners worldwide.
In just two years as a college graduate, 24-year-old Alexandra Pohl (professionally known as XANDRA) boasts a thriving career as a self-taught house DJ that has propelled to new heights in music. Her exponential success has led to unbelievable opportunities, including DJing at the F1 Miami Grand Prix, the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at Miami Swim Week (where she also walked the runway in their 2023 + 2024 shows), and Spotify’s Women In Music Event during Miami Music Week, to name just a few. She has also opened for and played back-to-back sets with mainstay DJ acts including Calvin Harris at the Pegasus World Cup, The Chainsmokers, Diplo, FISHER, Kygo, and more. XANDRA is also currently on her second headlining tour of the year, the “BODY SAY Fall Tour,” where she continues to sell out some of the biggest nightlife venues across the country, including Marquee in NYC, LIV Miami, Tao Chicago, and Hakkasan in Las Vegas, among others. She’s inked a Vegas residency with Tao Group and most recently made her Electric Daisy Carnival debut at EDC Orlando, which comes on the heels of her inaugural Lollapalooza mainstage performance, as well as performances at this year’s Forbes Under 30 Summit, the first-ever US Open Finals Fan Fest, and Palm Tree Festival in the Hamptons. Signed as the sole, premiere female artist on Palm Tree MGMT’s talent roster, the artist management firm co-founded by Kygo, XANDRA’s career is surpassing her wildest dreams as she proudly marches to the beat of her own drum.
Zak Abel is a British singer / songwriter, who first rose to fame after supplying guest vocals on Gorgon City’s UK Top 20 hit single ‘Unmissable’. Penning his own songs as a 14-year-old and uploading videos of his work to YouTube, this eventually led to him signing a record deal in 2014. Zak and Joker released a four-track EP in 2015, shortly followed by Zak’s solo project 'One Hand On The Future', where he collaborated with Tom Misch on 'Beautiful Escape' and Kaytranada on 'Say Sumthin'. Through these early collaborations, Zak felt emboldened as a writer, setting him up perfectly for the release of his 2017 debut album, ‘Only When We’re Naked’. This significantly increased his stock as a writer too – being asked to pen hit records for the likes of Kygo, Avicii, R3hab & ZAYN, and Paloma Faith & John Legend. His own music blends soulful vocals with R&B and pop. The smokey 2021 release “Be Kind” made it into AirPlay Charts in various European countries and Top 30 HOT AC in the US and has been the defining direction for his second album, ‘Love Over Fear’.
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.
In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.
A Key Takeaway from “I’m Coming Out”:
Steve Aoki, Nile Rodgers, Sam Feldt, XANDRA, and Zak Abel have released a new dance reimagining of Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out.” The track, which features Nile Rodgers’ re-recorded guitar, aims to preserve the original’s uplifting spirit while introducing a fresh sound. The release follows a successful year for Nile Rodgers and marks the first time he has featured on a rework of the original as a performer.
Returning to Armada Subjekt, U.K. born, U.S. based producer OFFAIAH lays down the foundation for a slam dunk of a club night. With a killer groove, infectious stabs, an exhilarating vocal and a bit of pre-drop disco feel, ‘Hands’ is the dance floor thrill that makes any party worthwhile.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]OFFAIAH is unstoppable with releases on the most iconic house record labels. Now he lands with his spaceship house turbo charged anthem Hands on Armada Subjekt. Classy house vibes perfect to update the classic house vibes with disco infusions, irresistible vocal, crowd voices in the background and overall an exciting offering that you can guess easily that DJs will play to death cause its written with gold pen this is a massive anthem without doubts. Funky, warm, infectious, inviting, flirting and lovable is a record that brings the underground back to the mainstream and definitely is a must play napalm bomb! #PureGold Love iT [/content]
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A huge crossover tech house banger from NYC’s CID with Chris Moody, ‘Better World’ is an all-purpose belter that samples Jackie Moore’s ‘If’ to great effect. Rousing, uplifting and infectious, this record has the potential to dominate dance floors and the airwaves alike.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]CID brings on Armada Subjekt the outstanding banger Better World featuring the soulful vocals by Chris Moody. With great chunky metallic house grooves squeezed together with classic disco house samples and the very important vocal that encourage us all to leave together in peace and harmony and turn this world into a Better World. The breakdown is smooth and tripping out with its nostalgic layers leading the power and stomping drop that you can imagine the crowd going tottaly bonkers and out of their heads without hesitation. It's ready made anthem waiting to find its listeners. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Purple Disco Machine, the reigning king of disco, joins forces with hottest British band of the moment Nothing But Thieves, to deliver a captivating new single 'Something on my Mind.' The dynamic collaboration showcases a twist on the typical Purple Disco Machine sound - this time leaning into electronic indie pop with shimmering synth textures, a bubbling electro bassline, and Nothing But Thieves’ unmistakeable vocals. The unique blend of genres from both artists is further enhanced by the dynamic production of the band’s vocals by Dom Craik and the co-production of the backing track by chart topping producer Duke Dumont, who has a friendship with Purple Disco Machine borne out of playing shows together over the years, and a mutual respect for each other's work.
This concept for a collaboration blossomed from a deep mutual respect shared between the two artists. Purple Disco Machine has long been an admirer of the indietronica sound, as evidenced by his remixes for artists like Foals , Two Door Cinema Club , Balthazar , New Order and Royal Blood . When Nothing But Thieves approached him with a request to remix a track from their latest album, Purple Disco Machine had a different proposition in mind. Instead, he proposed the idea of creating something entirely original together. Enthusiastically embracing this notion, the band eagerly joined forces, resulting in the birth of 'Something On My Mind.'
With its shimmering synth-stabs, 'Something On My Mind' wastes no time in captivating the listener with its irresistible groove. Supported by a pulsating electro bassline, each verse builds anticipation, paving the way for a euphoric chorus where Conor Mason's vocals soar to his iconic falsetto disco-bliss heights. Clocking in at a blistering three and a half minutes, this indie dance anthem is poised to win over a fresh wave of admirers for both Purple Disco Machine and Nothing But Thieves, flawlessly melding their distinct sounds into an exhilarating musical fusion.
A dance music icon remixing a bona fide classic, influential DJ and producer Fedde Le Grand ingeniously resurrects Static Revenger’s 2000 hit ‘Happy People’. Helmed by commanding house beats, a killer groove and a sun-soaked disco feel, this track will evoke cheers and smiles around the world.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Static Revenger's classic Happy People gets the Fedde Le Grand remix treatment and we are treated truly VIP. His version is energetic mainstage house with funky and disco house elements perfect to bring happiness and joy to the listeners in clubs or festivals. It's one of those tracks that mean summer time to me and when you catch it by chance on radio u instantly feel good and ready to let all the inhibitions go and run on the dancefloor! Optimistic and positive beats updating the classic in the most respectful way. Well done Fedde. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
Mat Zo drops a genre-bending double A-side, ‘Les Mishegas / Shut Up’, out now on Anjunabeats.
Mat Zo is one of Anjunabeats’ most celebrated artists, with tracks such as 'Easy' (with Porter Robinson), 'Rebound' (with ARTY), 'The Sky' and 'Superman' capturing the imagination of the masses. His GRAMMY-nominated debut album, ‘Damage Control’, released in 2013, gave Mat’s avant-garde approach to production its full expression. Featuring break-out hit ‘Easy’, the track took Mat mainstream: a Radio 1 A-List addition, Sirius XM BPM listing, a #1 Billboard Heatseeking record, an Essential Mix of the year nomination and, ultimately, a GRAMMY nomination for best dance and electronic recording.
His latest studio album, ‘Illusion of Depth’, was released on the label in October 2020. The album produced singles 'The Next Chapter', 'Problems' and 'Colours'; the latter of which has garnered over eight million streams, 150k YouTube views, hundreds of national radio play-outs and was placed in the soundtrack for the 2021 racing video game Forza Horizon 5. Mat rounded off 2022 with a surprise end-of-year single, ‘Astatine’, which has since amassed over 600K streams.
Never one to be constrained by the arbitrary concept of genre, 'Les Mishegas' and 'Shut Up' are no exception, blending together influences from heavy metal, electronica and psychedelica. Both tracks have been teased live in Mat's DJ sets over the past year, including his performances at Group Therapy 500 in Los Angeles, Above & Beyond's Group Therapy Weekender festivals in the US, UK and Australia, and most recently at Beyond Wonderland, Anjunabeats Miami and Anjunabeats Austin.
Expect more shows from Mat across Europe and North America in the coming months, and more music. 'Les Mishegas / Shut Up’ is out now on Anjunabeats.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Anjunabeats is one of the most respected record labels globally because of its eclectic releases that nowadays cross genre boundaries and allow more music voices to be heard rather than focusing on one single sound. Mat Zo with his tracks has proved his ability to absorb influences from other genres and come up with something new and exciting. If you for instance adore indie dance sounds Les Mishegas is an excellent slice of rock guitar riffs, power boosting basslines, chunky thumping grooves to create raw, rough and incredible elegant tapestry of sounds and emotions. On the other side Shut Up is the more colorful groovy melodic floating progressive house track ready for mainstage action. With disco house influences and feel good summery vibes plus heavy dose of acid overlays this track despite its aggressive title is pleasure for the ears and perfect to add flower power 70's nostalgia into the proceedings. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Two pillars of the present-day disco and funk worlds, Purple Disco Machine and French superstar Kungs team up for their newest release ‘Substitution’. Kicking off the year with this surprising collaboration, the two internationally acclaimed producers prove they are the perfect party-starting pair with a single earmarked to be a dancefloor favorite. The two artist’s relationship flourished when they met at several festivals, with ‘Substitution’ embodying that pure excitement and energy only found dancing next to boogie-loving punters. Combining their innate abilities to bring people together to party, the two teamed up and worked together in Purple Disco Machine’s Dresden studio to iron out the track rather than just sending files back and forth, ensuring an authentic disco hit.
It signals Purple Disco Machine’s first single since earning the 2023 Grammy for Best Remix Performance on Lizzo’s ‘It’s About Damn Time’ and follows a tremendous few years of success for the electronic virtuoso. The prestigious producer has earned a reputation as a chart-topper with his collaborations with Sophie and the Giants in ‘Hypnotized’ and ‘In The Dark’, while also bringing out a catalogue of hits along the journey to the 2021 release of his sophomore album ‘Exotica’. Meanwhile, Kungs has earned his crown as the leader of the French electronic revolution with his 2022 album ‘Club Azur’ proving his aptitude for making people move with airplay-chart hits such as ‘Clap Your Hands’ and ‘Never Going Home’. He embeds that dance floor flavour into ‘Substitution’, only complementing Purple Disco Machine’s own flair for groove-laden beats.
The pair exhibit a perfect musical marriage of Italo-disco influences to ensure dancefloor excellence and a lyricism that will sing away at your heart. In apropos fashion for both men, the single kicks off with enchanting piano chords and a signature funk-fuelled bassline. Sampling the iconic 1984 hit ‘Big in Japan’ from Alphaville, there is a sense of poise and class within the production while the two simultaneously exude a carefree charisma that permeates throughout ‘Substitution’ The disco-heat melds effortlessly with the soulful-pop hooks that will have you getting lost in the lust of the lyrics. However, while you’ll be singing along it’ll be evidently clear that the two artist’s roots come from the human experience found on the club dancefloor, as is conspicuous throughout the vibrant production.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]When the incredible talented German Purple Disco Machine meets the French talent Kungs then the result can only be the explosive Substitution. The track continues on the well known Italo disco house sound that has been revived so wonderfully from the Purple Disco Machine. Full of funk and groove along with the unforgettable synths of the Alphaville classic track then you get an instant pressure cooker. When you add a very strong male vocal with lyrics that stay in your head for days and without even trying u start to singalong then u know that we deal with another global smash to make our Spring more colorful full of happiness and joy. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
’Ride Away' is the titular single from Moon Boots’ upcoming album ‘Ride Away', out March 17 on independent label Anjunadeep. Out January 13, the single features longtime collaborator Steven Klavier. A multifaceted songwriter, producer and vocalist, Klavier paired up with Moon Boots on the effervescent 2019 single ’Tied Up’, and 2022’s ‘Come Back Around’ with Cherry Glazerr.
Effervescent and funky in true Moon Boots style, ‘Ride Away' follows last year’s ’Take Me To Your Body’ with Nic Hanson, ‘Hot Minute’ with Black Gatsby, and ‘Come Back Around’ with indie darling Cherry Glazerr. The singles have seen extensive support on KCRW and SiriusXM, with ‘Come Back Around' named ‘Coldest Record’ on BBC Radio 1.
The album ‘Ride Away’ follows in the footsteps of Moon Boots’s debut ‘First Landing’ (2017) and sophomore album ‘Bimini Road’ (2019). With an impressive catalogue atypical of the dance world, Dougherty’s third album represents both his tenacity and evolution as a producer and songwriter. The writing process was met with many difficult but rewarding experiences; creative bursts were balanced with instances of anxiety and self-doubt, yet Dougherty found the music writing process invigorating and cites his wife’s continual support and incoming firstborn daughter as encouraging him to move forward. Of course, more time in the studio allowed Dougherty to experiment with new creative processes (and mind-altering methods) over the course of the album’s formation:
“Creating my new album Ride Away helped keep me going through unsteady times and joyous times. This album is about love and connection and being there for each other. My intention is for people to feel free when they hear this album, to get recharged, to be stimulated by something they’ve never heard before.”
Featuring a swathe of colourful vocalists including the likes of Cherry Glazerr, Dope Earth Alien, and Nic Hanson, ‘Ride Away’ celebrates Dougherty’s longstanding affinity for collaboration, fun effervescent songwriting, and dance-focused production. Other international artists on the album include French singer Praa and Norwegian band Ora The Molecule, whilst longtime collaborators Ross Clark (St. Lucia) and Steven Klavier feature as writers and instrumentalists on the record, rounding out a global ensemble of incredible talent.
Having accrued well over 100 million streams on Spotify alone, and having been championed by the likes of Annie Mac, Diplo, Danny Howard, and The Blessed Madonna, Moon Boots has established himself as a trailblazer of R&B-infused dance music. Having released on legendary French house label French Express, and remixed the likes of Dua Lipa, Robyn, and Nile Rodgers, Dougherty’s production prowess is in high demand, whilst his eclectic DJ sets and live shows (including a full live band) have seen him tour the world, with recent headline shows sold out across North America and Australia, and a full live tour expected in 2023 to celebrate the release of Ride Away.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Moon Boots feat. Steven Klavier present their brilliant single Ride Away. Excellent composition with organic percussion, disco house and soulful infusions turn the recipe of this magical track into an explosive mix of retro and future sensibilities. Playful melodies with wonky basslines, chunky electro grooves, cool disco house synths, rock guitar riffs and most importantly the fantastic Steven vocals that win the listener straight away and give you a big wide smile in your boring face. It's the type of track that when it comes on the radio or club people simply wanna shake their hips and dance the night away! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
**SUPPORTED BY JAMIE JONES / LP GIOBBI / NOIZU / DOMBRESKY**
Newly launched dance & electronic outlet Parachute present the house disco twist-up from Alex Adair, Seeing's Believing.
Alex shot to fame with his Marvin Gaye sampling in 'Make Me Feel Better' in 2015, sitting in the broad world of global reaching house music, but always with soul, integrity, and a clever approach to sampling and melody. More recently inspired by the likes of Fred Again, Bicep and Tsha. His love for sampling also spreads to his notable remixes for the likes of Jessie Ware, Zara Larson, The Vamps, Ed Sheeran, Noah Kahan, Silience and more.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Alex Adair presents his ultimate winter/autumn anthem Seeing's Believing. This is disco house anthem with great disco house vocals and French house style sampling full on nice chunky grooves, playful basslines, hi-nrg synths, positive vibrations and optimistic atmosphere. It is the type of track that you wish to come first thing in the morning in your radio and straight away to throw away your negativity and feel really good and ready to conquer the day ahead. It's full of cool samples and organic feel making this the ultimate cross over anthem! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Pop music pioneer Charli XCX has unveiled her new single “1999” feat. Troye Sivan, marking the pop collaboration of the year! Charli’s single news follows a defining year for the future pop mastermind after a string of celebrated summer releases, and Sivan, who is fresh off the release of his sophomore album, Bloom, which was awarded four stars by Rolling Stone and has already racked up more than 700 million cumulative streams.
A bass-laced juggernaut beaming with nostalgia, “1999” binds Charli’s commercial intellect with her innovative instincts, feeling as infectious as it does rebellious. Heralded as one of the most exciting and forward-thinking ambassadors of pop at every turn, Charli penned “1999” with Sivan – who is also featured on vocals – and the single’s accompanying writers - Noonie Bao, Brett McLaughlin, and Oscar Holter, who also produced the track.
The release of “1999” follows a whirlwind year for Charli XCX. Continuing her stint on Taylor Swift’s global ‘Reputation Tour’ alongside Camila Cabello, the trailblazer released a flow of music over the summer months - “5 in the Morning”, “No Angel”, “Focus” and “Girls Night Out” – which, alongside her electrifying, critically-acclaimed sold out mixtape shows, were hotly received by her devoted fanbase and media alike, firmly confirming her status as one of the world’s most essential stars in pop’s rainbow spectrum. Most recently, in her true entrepreneurial spirit, XCX unveiled a radio documentary for BBC World Service. Shadowing her in the studio and at recent performances in London, journalist, Kate Mossman, explored Charli’s duality as both a songwriter and performer with exclusive behind-the-scenes access. This marked her second documentary for the BBC, succeeding her thought-provoking ‘The F Word and Me’ – a film focusing on gender equality in the music industry, released in 2015.
Charlotte Aitchison, aka Charli XCX, has fast become one of the hottest creators of her generation and is the award-winning talent behind the multi-platinum and global No.1’s “Fancy” and “I Love It” and UK Top 10 “Boom Clap”. In 2017, she bookended the year with her ground-breaking, critically-acclaimed mixtapes ‘Number 1 Angel’ and ‘Pop 2’, featured on David Guetta and Afrojack’s global smash “Dirty Sexy Money” and released her standout summer crush anthem “Boys”. On the latter, Charli took full creative control across casting, directing and producing the accompanying official video, which not only saw her flip the traditional male gaze on its head, but featured an all-star male cast including Stormzy, Mark Ronson, Diplo, Joe Jonas, Brendon Urie, Riz Ahmed + more, with Charli XCX hailed as a paragon of progressiveness off the back of its release. To date, the official video has received 93 million streams.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Charli XCX and Troye Sivan collaborate for the cool nostalgic 1999 about youth and how carefree period was back then. The remixes are strongest that you could wish to get on your personal single. The French amazing man Michael Calfan adds his French disco house combined with upfront funky driving house grooves full vocal version with so much energy and feel good rhythm that you simply want to dress with your 1999 outfit and start dancing around as you imagine that you go back in your innocent childhood. So good indeed and instant banger. Alphalove continue to catapult the world with quality commercial remixes. On this one offer superb piano chords, uplifting groove, Ibiza style organ riffs and great rhythm and groove combining future house with even short trap style sequences. When you enjoy on the dancefloor this version is impossible not to jump around with a big wide smile. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Expanding one’s horizon seems to be a common thread in the career paths of many artists, and the same can be said for broadcaster MistaJam. Having been one of the U.K. music scene’s foremost radio DJs for over a decade, he’s gone and dipped his toes in other waters by emerging with his very first single release ever, ‘Rotate’, released on Cedric Gervais’ Delecta imprint.
Made to have everyone in the crowd swirling across the dance floor, ‘Rotate’ is a fully fledged party starter in every sense of the word. Packed with iconic vocals, big bass and an array of infectious rhythms, this song is slated to push those fine club nights to the next level and serves as a testament to MistaJam’s broad-spectrum skill set as a DJ, producer and award-winning broadcaster.
Mistajam: “Production is a big part of my history, and it feels like it’s time for me to enter into unchartered territory. ‘Rotate’ feels like the right song from the numerous tracks that are sitting on my hard drive to launch my artist career with. I am over the moon with the fact that Cedric and the team at Delecta love it as much as I do. I’ve been testing it out in my sets over the summer and it’s worked for every dance floor I’ve tried it at. I hope it works for you as much as it has for me!”
MistaJam is the King of The Anthems and has been one of the BBC’s most-lauded personae since he joined BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra. Hosting BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems (Saturday 4-7 p.m.) and BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Drivetime show (Monday to Thursday 4-7 p.m.), he was named ‘Music Broadcaster Of The Year’ by the British Radio Academy and won the award for ‘Best Radio Show 2017’ at the Music Week. He is also the curator and owner of the JamPacked event brand, which hosts club shows and branded arenas (e.g. the branded arenas at Creamfields 2016, 2017 and 2018). He has already proven himself to be an extremely versatile individual, and this first foray into the realm of solo releases counts as instant verification.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]MistaJam definitely will have an impact in the house scene with his super clever track Rotate. Here we get a very original funky sexy club track with tribal grooves, raw basslines, pumping drums and the most exciting trumpet riff along with melodramatic strings to drive the crowds insane. The drop includes cool electronic synthy melodies and the so cool spoken vocal sample to create havoc instantly on any dancefloor. It has definitely underground written all over it but can do wonders in the daytime radio too. Better Rotate than standing still on the dancefloor! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Adding summeresque chord stabs and swirling rhythms to Kokiri & Dragonette's 'Faith In Love', Sebastian Perez throws a curve ball meant to set the dance floor aflame. Full of energy, lyrically impeccable and perfect for club events and beach parties alike, this remix is just what you needed to really go nuts.
Played by Afrojack on Jacked Radio show
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Kokiri & Dragonette superb Faith In Love is remixed by the man of the moment Sebastian Perez who delivers the goods and he injects the already cool original with uplifting house piano chords, feel good rhythm and truly sexy positive groove that make you wanna jump around in your living room and singalong in front of your mirror holding a pen and impersonating Dragonette stand out performance that adds her gracious shinning diva house performance. This is what I call a house bomb ready for mainstream consumption. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
This is hot. Brand new single from Crush Club featuring Supermini ‘We Dance’.
Already Annie Mac’s Hottest Record and had x 15 Radio 1 plays, it’s safe to say this record is building into a bit of a monster. Specialist support is through the roof, now it’s time to take it to club.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]It's definitely one of the coolest records out there that deserves many plays and the hype that gets at the moment. Crush Club will become super extra famous in the coming months as We Dance will catapult the commercial charts like storm. After 2 years from its original release it seems that was ahead of its time and now gets the wide and varied amount of attention to become part of your life soundtrack. Disco style Piano melody that makes you dance and swing around along with the right soulful vocals that celebrate our love for dancing as we wish to free our souls and raise our consciousnesses a little bit higher. HIT for sure cause we simply love Disco vibes! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
