From the leading riffs to the gentle vocal front and the easy hi-hat and clap groove consistently guiding the way, Your Nightclub Needs You modestly reflects upon the incomparable euphoria of nightclub escapism, and essentially rebuilds that embrace by way of a surprisingly original, genre-blending composition.
Dance
Unsettle and entertain, be original but engaging and effective – provide unrivalled electronic escapism – boxes all finely ticked by the eclectic and bold repertoire of Ad al Maar.
Nina Nevra captures a sublime balance between soulful and impassioned empowerment, and the sheer addictive escapism and bounce of drum and bass. Settle is timeless, nostalgic but fresh – an anthemic gem and perfectly produced to let you truly lose yourself in the sound and intense euphoria of that drop.
Fiercely energising hyper-techno, carefully contrasting breathy and intimate vocals with relentless techno rhythms and old-school synths and samples – akin to the dawn of at-home producers. Lucy Duffner masters the space with confidence and character, for the nostalgic party anthem that is FRITTY BAR.
THE SUN WITHIN provides a near-four-minute dose of inspiring escapism, built around a three-chord piano pattern that rises and falls, evolving intensely, with layers of Sarah’s unmistakable voice and fearlessly poetic lyrics guiding the way.
Music-making racoon Trash Panda collaborates with long-time friend Andrew, to deliver an aptly-titled album of original compositions that quickly sets listeners off on an immersive and dreamy journey.
Introducing an intoxicating fusion of spiritual contemplation and euphoric sonic design. H.4.N reflects upon the unstoppable current and power of Niagara Falls, through the intensely immersive EDM single In The Current.
Introducing a completely fresh take on the limitless world of electronic dance music. Relentless kick rhythms and old-school synths present a sort of epic cavern of sound, as Mirosonic captures the space between two extremes, for the uniquely energising but haunting single CATWALK TRANCE, Galaxy Club Remix.
Clear a little floor space for this one, or get yourself some quality speakers or headphones for the full experience.
Amsterdam creative producer ShenniX captures an intoxicating balance between the looping intensity of techno and the artistic freedom of unlimited sound-play, with his latest unignorable release Let The Music Take You.
Feeling almost like an audio-cinematic ode to the freedom and embrace of a tribal festival experience, this arrangement of live-looping and production is unlike anything else you’ll hear this season. OMRA has not simply curved the lines between genres, but has broken through them entirely.
Timeless EDM blends the pace and escapism of fine production, with the soulful delicacy and impassioned melodic appeal of thoughtful pop, as Mr. Mig and KJ collaborate, for the intoxicating Tragedy.
A long-time vocalist with a strong grip on the culture of dance and electronic music, Lee Tuan showcases the intricacies and depth of his approach to music production, with the soulful and addictive scope of his latest melodic techno release Azure Desire.