OTR - DRIVE

For his third original release of the year, dance pop standout OTR is teaming up with Jarrah McCleary’s Sydney-based synthpop group Panama for “Drive,” out now via Astralwerks. “Drive” is elegant and complex, firmly establishing OTR as one of the most introspective and forward-thinking producers around. It’s OTR at his deepest, combining his emotive, thought-provoking style with the comfort and simplicity of heartfelt lyricism. With delicacy and grace, OTR has breathed fresh air into dance music with an emphasis on being and feeling, rather than just listening. Radiating new dimensions of sensitivity and eloquence, OTR’s foray into a new sound is daring and gracefully accomplished, a patent embrace of vulnerable artistry that speaks to his story to date.

LONGSTORYSHORY - BELIEVE

From the onset of “Believe,” longstoryshort entrances listeners with mesmerizing vocal chops atop of budding layers of oscillating bass. Chock-full of everything we know and love about bass-house, longstoryshort seems to elevates the genre one step further with his own added flair. The UK garage and drum & bass inspired artist combines his affinity for the genres into a unique style entirely his own. Transcending genre with each and every release, longstoryshort refuses to write the same song over and over again. Listen to “Believe” today.

YOTTO - IS THIS TRANCE?

This week was all about playing catch-up with work and life and all the other stuff that can get put off until later. Good thing I got my boi YOTTO droppin new tracks to keep things interesting! Finnish songwriter/producer put out a brilliant new deep house gem “Is This Trance” which I’ve had on repeat all week long. This one is fat and juicy with light bouncy melodies under deep house dance beats … it’s delicious! This one is out now via Anjunadeep and you can swoop it HERE!

MIDOCA - DRY THE ROSE

A visceral journey through complex sound, Midoca’s Dry The Rose EP is deeply personal. His mau5trap debut weaves tales of growth, vulnerability, and understanding. His lead single “Dry The Rose,” is out now. Transcending the boundaries of genre, Midoca combines sonic electronic elements with avant-garde production techniques to create a style that is uniquely his own. The EP’s namesake track comes as part one to Midoca’s story, chronicling the means of a powerful journey ending in acceptance and new, hopeful beginnings. Thoughtful and poignant, Midoca’s entrancing vocals craft soul-stirring melodies atop stunning synths. Melancholic to its core, the LA-based producer creates a mellifluous testament to shedding stale skin. “Dry The Rose” is an urgent plea for important change, and an everlasting reminder that even in moments of pain, we can emerge stronger and more in-tune than before.

MICKEY KOJAK - VIDEO GAMES

Wow! Mickey Kojak has done it again. His new single “Video Games” is a glowing blend or colorful synths, airy vocals, and plenty of spice. I first caught on to this amazing Australian producer and have been listening ever since. I’m sure you’ll be as hooked as I am with one listen to his new single. Check it out!

JSTJR - PUT IN THAT WORK

After milestone releases with Insomniac, Monstercat, Fool’s Gold, and Mad Decent, JSTJR is more himself than ever with his latest unveiling, “Put In That Work.” The bodacious cut dropped on his imprint Group Chat Recordings and teeters between a melodic techno bass-line and thunderous trap aromas. Blending two main-stage genres, this intoxicating joint has a magnetism defined only JSTJR himself. This zealous single is a thrilling, festival-ready anthem drenched in a wicked sound-design. A stepping stone ahead of his forthcoming EP, JSTJR leaves listeners on their toes with “Put In That Work.” Join the party today.

QUIET BISON - SPECTRAL RANGE

“SPECTRAL RANGE” is the second track from QUIET BISON’s groundbreaking NIGHTFALL EP. The Portland-based producer is ascending a mountain of impressionable influence with each release, and his third EP follows a similar algorithm. “SPECTRAL RANGE” boasts QUIET BISON’s innovative style and stands as the most melodic cut from the wicked project. As waves of digital emotion cascade atop a forward-thinking cadence, "SPECTRAL RANGE” is as intoxicating as it is musically poetic. A nod to insomniacs and dreamers from all walks of life, this textural EP is a myriad of colors and schemes that work together to create a whole outline of shifting sounds and emotions. With a slew of exciting new music and shows on the horizon, NIGHTFALL couldn’t come at a better time for the youthful producer.

KIDNAP - SEA BREEZE

I have been obsessed with the sounds of London producer Kidnap for years now … he has an individual tone that I always recognize above all others as cool and sleek, dark and mature, intelligent and always always full of the best vibes. Oh Kidnap … will you marry me? His latest single “Sea Breeze” has a fantastic dance floor groove that anyone can get down and dirty with. Listen and love!

RUNNING TOUCH - MAKE YOUR MOVE (TENSNAKE REMIX)

Today I am looking back over the past few weeks to see if I can find a few gems I may have missed … there are so many tracks that I want to post, but then life gets in the way. I’m experiencing a very slow day in the office (where are all the agents?) so here we go! Aussie rising star Running Touch has been releasing all that delicious electronic dance goodness over the last few years, and German producer plus dance music legend Tensnake put his spin on this new remix of “Make Your Move” … and all I can say is VIBES for days and days! This deep house jam is full of that sexy dark dance floor sound that we swoon over …. can’t get enough!