Rising champions of the tech-house underground, The Reactivitz and Luke Andy combine their respective talents on their 2-track EP Todo En La Vida. Dedicated to crafting inspired techno music for driving dance floors, The Reactivitz is a fast-rising producer celebrated for blending old-school beats with the limitless sounds of the future. His signature style is marked by a penchant for dark synths, wavy grooves, unrelenting beats, and nightlife-inspired percussions designed to make stillness move. Luke Andy is well on his way to becoming one of the freshest faces in contemporary dance music. Drawing inspiration from his Nigerian and Korean heritage, Luke’s catalog is steeped in worldly aromas infused equally with the sounds of underground hip-hop, jazz, funk, house, and even indie music. Together, The Reactivitz and Luke Andy come together to create an unforgettable disco-house sound on Todo En La Vida. The original cut beams with The Reactivitz’s industrial tech flow while Luke Andy gives the track room to breathe with a more spacious yet equally-infectious sound design. The 13th official release on The Archer’s recently-founded Hollywood label There Is A Light Records, Todo En La Vida is an instant classic in the label’s fast-rising repertoire.
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WIZG - DANGEROUS
Music, Original MixCommentBack with a delightful house-pop anthem, LA-based producer WizG brings his stylish sound to his new single “Dangerous.” A summertime romp with cinematic synths, bustling house grooves, and chromatic pop vocals WizG’s “Dangerous” is a vibrant addition to his quickly growing repertoire. If you’re looking for an upbeat kick to launch your weekend, look no further than “Dangerous.”
SEXPAYS - CLUBKILLER9000
Music, Original MixCommentWith only three original releases in his catalog, masked producer SEXPAYS has made a fast name for himself in the club scene. His latest offering “CLUBKILLER9000” is a vibrant, disco-house cut teeming with nightlife sensibilities. An unrelenting beat thumps underneath swirling electronic melodies that rise and fall with a celebratory bravado. A sophisticated future-forward listen that keeps old-school dance music in its peripheral, “CLUBKILLER9000” is SEXPAYS at his best. Watch this space for more from the blossoming artist..
RN ISMO - ALL I CAN BE
Music, Original MixCommentInspired by Detroit’s influential underground dance scene, RN ISMO brings cutting-edge house music to the forefront of his 4-track EP All I Can Be. Teeming with the timeless sounds of retro dance floors, All I Can Be is at once nostalgic and primed to set the standard for the future of club music. The EP flows seamlessly from one track to the next while staying tethered to its familiar, thumping beat. Shifting between minimalism and intricate musical complexions, the short and sweet extended play is a sophisticated ode to the archetype of the underground.
MATRODA - WASTING TIME
Music, Original MixCommentHouse aficionado Matroda just unveiled his funky, dancefloor-ready single “Wasting Time.” A culmination of all things house music, “Wasting Time” finds its way through valleys of groove that move with a synth-guided techno cadence. The pulsing beat at its underbelly creates a relentless jig that gets the feet moving faster than its well-balanced, steady tempo. A refreshing and sophisticated club cut, “Wasting Time” was made for nightlife. Listen to “Wasting Time” today.
KICE - STUCK WITH YOU
Music, Original MixCommentFollowing his mega 2021 release, “Pusher,” Kice delivers what he cites as the biggest track of his career, “Stuck With You.” Upping the ante, his first single of the year is a sensual piano-house cut that oozes flavor, euphoria, and intoxicating melodies. Further exemplifying Kice’s versatility as a producer, his latest is unlike anything the Chicago-based multi-talent has ever made. “Stuck With You” meshes Kice’s affinity for ambient vocals and a riveting techy buildup with an explosive piano riff. The tried and true combination of production elements results in a stunning slice of infectious house. Speaking on the track Kice says, “This is by far the closest sound reflection of who I am to date. Classic piano and vocals being the main drivers with a bassline to keep the dance floor shaking!"
THE ARCHER - NORTHERN STAR
Music, Original MixCommentA multi-hyphenate creative, The Archer is a dance-floor virtuoso. Making a prominent first impression on the 2022 calendar year, The Archer debuts "Northern Star" on his very own label There Is A Light. "Northern Star" and its accompanying remix from Latroit are available now worldwide. Demonstrating an iron-clad grip on a multitude of sounds from deep house to disco to techno, The Archer is a jack-of-all-trades. Combining intoxicating vocal performances with vibrant productions, The Archer's unique musical vision is guided by his many sonic influences. His breakout release "Lonely Dream" rose to critical acclaim upon its January of 2021 debut, garnering high praise from 6AM Group, When We Dip, DJ Times, and Mixmag Brazil who celebrated the artist with a 2021 digital cover feature. Now, The Archer (real name Arash Homampour) returns to his own rising imprint with "Northern Star." Drawing its melodic authority from both house and techno, "Northern Star" is an ephemeral showcase of dance music mastery from the LA-based creative. Swathed in classic melodic flair, The Archer flexes his hand at haunting captivation in his latest offering. Sweet, yet poignant, "Northern Star" is The Archer at his outright best. The track is additionally accompanied by a thoughtful remix from Latroit, crafting a sultry deep house inferno from The Archer's lustrous original.
AGUAVA - CAN WE
Music, Original MixCommentAguava is brainchild of house aficionado Allen Chen. Blending elements of lounge house with bossa nova and Afro-Cuban jazz, his latest offering “Can We” is a textured, ethereal delight drenched in a cosmic shine. A warm listen with a subtly organic flair thanks to the track’s understated guitar riffs, “Can We” is a hazy listen with a dreamlike nuance. Speaking on the track Aguava says, “‘Can We’ is a healing track that I made in reaction to the crazy events that occurred in the summer of 2020. I was stuck at home with my parents in quarantine at the time, and learned about the tragic death of George Floyd. I felt powerless and hopeless about the world and the hatred that was dividing us as a species. I sat down that day to make something that would soothe the pain and anxiety I was feeling; a sort of plea to the world for love to triumph over hate. It represents what I love about music as a whole; the ability to heal wounds and make the tough times a little bit better.”
GLASS PETALS - LEAVE YOUR MIND BEHIND
Music, Original MixCommentPeddling the motto "club music only," Glass Petals is the side project of veteran producer Felix Cartal and Johnny Jover. The pair's penchant for creating dancefloor-forward sound is chronicled through each refined release. Now, the pair take their talents to deadmau5's hau5trap label for "Leave Your Mind Behind.” "Leave Your Mind Behind" combines classic old-school rave with polished club flair. Drawing inspiration from the sounds of the underground, Glass Petals pays thoughtful homage to house music's roots, all while adding their own unique touch. The pair delivers a sweltering four-on-the-floor feat, masterfully combining its driving synth patterns with hypnotic vocal chops. A sonic work displaying a true iron-clad grasp on the club sounds of the now, "Leave Your Mind Behind" is Glass Petals' exciting first offering of 2022.
