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october mills shares awe-inspiring debut EP ‘Transit’ via Enhanced Chill

UK-based producer october mills unveiled his breathtaking debut EP Transit today. The four-track EP was released on Enhanced Chill, and highlights his affinity for creating emotively-driven soundscapes, which are anchored through the deft use of live instrumentation and modular synthesis. The EP features four stand-out collaborations with superbly talented vocalists, Ed Graves, JOSEFINA, Noah Jaems and [Continue]

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Rich Aucoin Talks Justice’s Gritty Echo in ‘Chroma’, Synthetic: Season 4 & More [Interview]

In the kaleidoscopic world of electronic music, where synth wizards like Justice and Daft Punk once redrew the map of clubbing culture, Rich Aucoin emerges as the unassuming Halifax alchemist who’s spent half a decade chasing a mind-blowing goal: a quadruple-album saga called Synthetic, clocking in at a staggering 162 unique synthesizers that span history [Continue]

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Das Mörtal Delivers ORIGINS EP, an Epic Dive into Dark Synthwave Territory

(Das Mörtal / Image Credit: Ariana Molly) Das Mörtal marks a key moment in his career today with the release of ORIGINS on Lisbon Lux Records, arriving just as electronic music heads gear up for fall sets. The Montréal-based producer, who kicked off his path in Berlin pulling from Steve Moore and Aphex Twin, has [Continue]

PLAYY. Music Goes Live: A New Hub for Independent Artists to Own Their Hustle

October brought the full rollout of PLAYY. Music, the brainchild and the first social hub zeroed in on independent musicians and labels from director, Warren Morris. Developed for just over 10 years, this platform steps in as a complete shift for those grinding in the creative trenches. Where big labels and streaming giants have long [Continue]

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Klur Releases ‘After The Rain’ on Colorize, Pushing a Deeper Take on Melodic House

Swedish electronic producer Klur dropped his follow-up album After The Rain Friday, October 3rd, on Colorize. Coming off the 2022 debut Visions, it refined his talent for stacking detailed textures, nature-sourced clips, and melodies that hit straight, keeping him in the thick of progressive and melodic house. He’s already pulled in more than 100 million [Continue]

under:tones share euphoric new single ‘Crossroads’ via Through The Void

International electronic collective under:tones return with their second single of 2025 ‘Crossroads’, which landed on September 26th via Through The Void Records. The release follows ‘Dreaming (Wide Awake)’, marking the official launch of Through The Void, with the two singles offering a taste of what lies in store for their forthcoming Encounters album, their second [Continue]

Cinematic vectors: ZOCO threads guitars and synth glow on ‘Restless’

ZOCO arrives with a single that treats rock arrangement like cinema. ‘Restless’ is anchored by Marco Zocco’s baritone—measured, resolute—while guitars sketch horizon lines and the keyboards paint in gradients. The periphery matters: subtle synth beds and piano figures widen the frame without softening intent. That balance owes much to the team: Gunnar Nelson on production [Continue]

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Colorize unveils two-part Colorscapes Volume Seven compilation, mixed by progressive heavyweights Estiva and PRAANA

Colorize has just released the latest installment in its flagship series, Colorscapes Volume Seven, a two-part compilation mixed by progressive powerhouses Estiva and PRAANA. Out now via Colorize, the release highlights the label’s evolving sonic identity with two immersive journeys through melodic and progressive house. Dutch producer Estiva brings his signature blend of emotional depth [Continue]

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warner case Injects Dance Pulse into Mouth Water’s ‘Rise’ Remix

Through The Void Records released warner case’s take on Mouth Water’s ‘Rise’ on September 12, giving the indie dance track a fresh spin. Mouth Water, the Italo-American producer splitting time between the US and Florence, mixes house beats with retro electro-pop elements, drawing acclaim for its refined feel and heartfelt layers from spots like MusicTech [Continue]

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Lipless Drops Debut Album State Of Mind, Showcasing Progressive House Mastery

Today marks the global release of Lipless‘ debut album State Of Mind on the Colorize label, a key moment for the GRAMMY-nominated producer who’s shaped emotive progressive house over the years. Hailing from Melbourne, Lipless first connected with Kaskade by sending demos to his MySpace as a teen, leading to mentorship and a move to [Continue]