Stepping into the alley for its second drop, Back Door Records welcomes brothers Nemec and Abluecatt with a heavyweight three-tracker built straight from the gut. The “Gradient EP” moves raw and organic, blending airy textures with deep atmospheres and grooves that feel lived-in rather than programmed. From the Colombian mountains to the warm breeze of…

Formula 410’s afRoPiaNo Vol. 1 is a tight seven-track statement built on movement first: shuffling Amapiano swing, House weight, and classic Afro percussion that’s happy to sit in the pocket and let the groove do the talking. There’s a clear sense of pacing across the tracklist, from moments of uplift moving into a firm forward…

as the beloved Berlin label continues its new lease of life - Get it HERE Ft. Zockraze, Chaos & Order, Evy Joy, HEAD2HEAD, Hartwig, and many more Recently revived under the aegis of Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT, Ismus label releases its second VA LP with ten-tracker ‘THE HIVE’, out now.  The relaunched Ismus, Berlin’s revered…

easier than words is Daniel Tonik’s debut album and a deeply personal listening journey written across Ibiza, Mykonos, Sydney, and Florence. Created during a period of emotional upheaval, the record captures movement, distance, and quiet resilience rather than telling a linear story. Each track reflects a moment in time and place, flowing seamlessly from one…

“Uri Kure” is an Afro House track driven by deep percussion, hypnotic rhythms, and warm melodic textures. Built for both the dancefloor and sunset moments, it blends tribal energy with a smooth, atmospheric groove that invites movement and connection. In Shona, “Uri Kure” translates to “You are far” — a phrase that speaks to distance,…

For his first release of the year, Migrant delivers a dynamic house release built on deep staccato basslines, hypnotic vocals and immersive synth work. Renowned electronic music producer and DJ Migrant launches into 2026 with "Feel The Beat", a commanding new house record that Out now, the track blends powerful club energy with atmospheric depth, delivering a…

Every Thursday 7 May – 8 October. More info and tickets HERE. Global house authority will take over Thursday nights in the Ibiza Marina, delivering an expertly curated line-up of house talent week on week. Known for its musical credibility, intimacy and a dancefloor-first philosophy, Chinois makes a perfect fit for Defected’s Ibiza this summer.…

Five Massive USA Shows. One Unstoppable Return Register Now: www.djhardwell.com/usa  After three monumental shows in 2025, Hardwell is returning to the USA, and this time he’s bringing even more heat. The global electronic titan has now officially unveiled his 2026 North American tour, marking a powerful return to the United States this June with five…

Tickets available: www.superboletos.com/landing-evento/ImtD5Z9QQFsYPP0RKKH-bg Global dance music titans Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike will bring their arena-sized energy to Mexico on October 31st, as Smash The House takes over the iconic Monumental Plaza de Toros México, the largest bullring in the world, for a stadium-scale Halloween showcase.  Hosting 37,000 spectators and steeped in cultural history, the…

Drumcode’s successful new V/A EP marches on. The third volume of the label’s DC4 series features a string of next crop stars and label debutants. LISTEN HERE. Never static, always evolving - Drumcode continues to remain a home for discovery and development. The label’s iconic A-Sides series and more recently the DC4 EPs continue to…