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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]

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Sébastien Tellier’s ‘Refresh’ Signals a New Era For Electro Pop

A key figure of the French Touch and a modern dandy with a thousand lives, Sébastien Tellier opens a new chapter in his career with “Refresh”, five years after his last album Domesticated, and his first release since signing with Because Music. Twenty years after the release of “La Ritournelle” on Politics, a track that [Continue]

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EMBRZ Drops Highly Anticipated Album Find Your Light on Colorize This October

Jack Casey, the Dublin-based producer and singer who goes by EMBRZ, has his new album Find Your Light coming out on Colorize October 30, 2025. He first caught attention back in 2015, and since then he’s stacked up more than 200 million streams globally. Stations like BBC Radio 1 and SiriusXM have given him airplay, [Continue]

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Modera Drops ‘Together, Apart’ – A Sonic Milestone on Colorize

Today, August 8, 2025, Modera, the Seattle-based electronic duo, released their sophomore album Together, Apart on Colorize, the forward-thinking sub-label of Enhanced Music. After turning heads with their debut From Walks of Life, these producers have sharpened their craft, blending melodic and progressive house into a sound that’s both vast and personal. Known for their [Continue]

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Shizo van de Sunflower’s Elektro Punk EP Arrives, and It Hits Hard

It’s 1 August 2025, and Shizo van de Sunflower, real name Daniel Blum, just debuted his latest project, the Elektro Punk EP. He’s been shaping electronic music since the 1980s. He kicked off with C64 and since then, his sound evolved into a blend of raw beats and personal depth. In the 90s, he co-founded [Continue]

Steve Aoki, Marnik & MR.BLACK Unleash a Monstrous Mainstage Rework of 90s Trance Anthem ‘Instant Moments’

Three of electronic music’s most influential names — Steve Aoki, Marnik, and MR.BLACK — have joined forces for ‘Instant Moments’, a turbo-charged rework of a trance staple, out now on Dim Mak Records. Collectively, the trio boast billions of streams, headline sets at global festivals including Tomorrowland and Ultra, and collaborations with heavyweight artists from [Continue]

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Som.1 Reveals ‘Akua’ Origins, Unbound Music Philosophy & More [Interview]

Hailing from the vibrant electronic music scene of Montpellier, France, Som.1 is an innovative duo that blends organic textures, sharp breakbeats, and 90s-inspired hip hop vocals into a genre-defying sound. Formed by Djena, with her roots in house, microhouse, and groove, and Ben aka Ruhbarb, a techno and IDM enthusiast, they’ve crafted a unique sonic [Continue]

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Mouth Water’s “Rise” Bridges Past and Present with Sonic Grace

(Mouth Water / Courtesy PR) Mouth Water, the Italian multi-instrumentalist hailing from Tuscany, dropped his latest single ‘Rise’ on June 27, 2025, adding another gem to his growing catalog. Following the buzz of ‘Fireflies’ and ‘Smoke’, this Tuscany artist has earned nods from tastemakers like MusicTech and Clash, plus a standout moment at Primavera Sound. [Continue]