Pocket Candy’s debut EP Dreamin’ unfolds in a dreamlike landscape, translating the surreal nature of imagined fantasies into sound. Shimmering, ethereal synth lines guide the listener through dub-infused dimensions, while gritty percussion keeps things grounded with textured, dancefloor-ready drumwork. Conceptually, Dreamin’ is a sonic interpretation of hyperphantasia—a condition marked by exceptionally vivid mental imagery. Across five tracks, Pocket Candy brings both lucid and non-lucid dreams to life, crafting a tangible world of sound. The EP features three lush, synth-driven tech house originals, each capturing a distinct figment of the imagination, alongside two remixes by Braver and A.Dixen.

As the debut release from Pocket Candy (aka HAKEEM), Dreamin’ reflects his evolution as a producer shaped by his experience as a DJ. The EP blends melodic and textural depth with functional groove, drawing influence from dub, ‘80s synth pop, ‘90s tech-house, and the contemporary sonic territory explored by labels like Ilian Tape and Wisdom Teeth, or artists such as Silverlining, L.B. Dub Corp, Dario Zenker, K-Lone, and HLLW.

The EP’s single “Rain Dance” is reimagined through two remixes by long-standing staples of the Copenhagen scene:

Braver’s remix delivers a tight, groove-driven rework. Lush key stabs, dubby atmospheres, and intricate percussion fuel a steady momentum, blurring the lines between tech house and dub techno with contemporary flair sure to get any dancefloor going.

A.Dixen’s version takes a more introspective approach, conjuring a submerged, dub-soaked world. Synths drift like currents around vocal stabs and a weightless, rolling bassline—coming together in a track that feels like it could loop forever.

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PREMIERE : Pocket Candy - Rain Dance

New Delhi DJ and producer Venky continues to rise through the global underground with Show Me 
Love, a hi-NRG 2-track EP and his debut release for HE.SHE.THEY. Records, out the 21st of August. 
Show Me Love follows a string of career-defining moments for Venky. His tribal-infused 2024 
collaboration ‘Leleko’ with Janika Tenn climbed the Beatport charts, while recent track, ‘Keep It 
Strong’ with Parallel Voices increased the heat with its deep, emotive groove. His 2021 cut 
‘Clairevoyance’ on tastemaker imprint Dynamite Disco Club proved a turning point, cementing his 
place in India’s blossoming underground revival. 
Over the past few years, Venky has become one of India’s most trusted selectors, sharing booths with 
Spencer Brown, Because of Art, Just Her, Bebetta and gracing the decks at  venues across Delhi, 
Goa, Bangalore and beyond. His remixes (including 2021’ take on Roger Sanchez’s ‘Lost’) have drawn 
praise from heavyweights including Fatboy Slim, Benny Benassi, Catz 'N Dogz, Tita Lau, and Pretty 
Pink - along with a guest feature on Sanchez’s Release Yourself radio show. 
Rooted in the foundations of house and techno, Show Me Love marks a step into new sonic terrain 
and captures the hi-NRG spirit that has made Venky a standout in India’s electronic scene. Driven by 
crisp percussion, lush synths, and emotive vocal samples, the release reflects Venky’s growing 
reputation for dancefloor heat with depth. With his finely tuned sense of tension, groove and 
euphoric payoff, this is music made to move you - on summer rooftops, or late night city missions. 
Opening and title track ‘Show Me Love’ sees Venky push into harder, experimental territory. Blending 
cinematic strings with hard-edged synths and a stirring vocal hook, the track walks the line between 
tough and tender, showcasing his evolution as both a producer and performer. ‘Live In The Moment’ 
expands the emotional palette. Built on sharp vocal chops and a deep, bouncing low-end, it’s a track 
designed for connection - between friends, strangers, dancers. The EP also includes club-ready edits 
of both tracks. 
Venky says: 
“This EP is a real departure from my usual style. I was experimenting with new sounds, trying to 
recreate something I’d heard online, but it ended up evolving into something totally different. Each 
track has its own unique vibe for different moments on the dancefloor,  ‘Show Me Love’ brings fun, 
dreamy summer energy, while ‘Live In The Moment’ is dirtier, groovier, and built for peak time. 
They’re not your typical ‘Venky’ tracks at first listen, but they still carry the funky drums, catchy 
vocals, and sweet melodies I always try to include.” 
A regular presence at India’s underground clubs and festivals, Venky brings a sound that’s both 
classic and cutting-edge, rooted in house and techno but driven by global influences and local heart. 
With releases on 303lovers, Stealth Records, Simma Black already under his belt, and now 
HE.SHE.THEY., Show Me Love is Venky entering a pivotal new chapter, one that bridges the energy of 
India’s underground with the momentum of the international scene.

PREMIERE : Venky - Show Me Love

“The difference between a painter and a musician is one of time. A painter paints space, a musician composes time.” - Gertrude Stein

With a finely tuned ear for rave-ready energy and soul-soothing melodies, Manchester duo Cortese continue a run of fine form. Following standout releases on LNOE and Hotflush, they make their long-awaited debut on Constant Circles with the Parallels EP - an essential slice of forward thinking UKG.

Two original cuts lead the way, showcasing Cortese’s signature blend of nostalgic garage vibes and cutting-edge production. These are closely followed by two standout remixes: label boss Just Her delivers a deep and driving rework, while Jozef K, known for his immersive sonic textures, delivers a haunting atmospheric twist, each bringing a new flavour to appease any dance floor.

Completing the package is original street art from Brighton’s legendary graffiti artist Unknown, raw and unfiltered, drawing on the parallel between art and music. Unceasing. Limitless. A constant circle.

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PREMIERE : Cortese - Parallels

Maktub Recording returns with its third release. This time, it's a collaboration between the label's founder, FUNKE, and the canarian DJ and producer Daniel Rodriguez. The synergy between the two artists is captured in this three-track EP that seeks to escape the commercial chaos plaguing the scene, seeking out sounds and sonic escapes born from the soul, while respecting underground culture. 
"Buenos días" is a track influenced by electro, acid, and early 20th-century tech house, with a strong groove and a certain emotional charge. "Áureo" is a melodic and progressive track with an unexpected twist in the middle that will leave no one indifferent. Finally, "Nur die Musik" is a darker and more mysterious track that achieves a melancholic feeling in the listener.


PREMIERE : FUNKE & Daniel Rodríguez - Buenos días

Moody McIvor is a Darkwave/Synthwave act fronted by Christopher McIvor from the Gold Coast, Australia, with production support from Felipe Bortoloti (Nørus), originally from Brazil and now based in Portugal.

Formed in 2021, the project blends ethereal soundscapes with pulsating rhythms, weaving together electronic textures and organic depth for a sound that is both intimate and expansive.

The debut release on McIvor’s new sublabel Ronnie’s Records, Shadow Frequencies, is a deeply personal body of work developed over four years and dedicated to the memory of close friend Benaiah Fiu. Each track channels love, loss, and memory through haunting melodies, evocative vocals, and emotionally rich atmospheres.


Label: @nerangrecordings
Bandcamp: https://nerangrecordings4211.bandcamp.com/album/nrngrr001-moody-mcivor-shadow-frequencies
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PREMIERE: Moody Mcivor - Shadow Frequencies [Nerang Recordings]

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Known for her elegantly layered sound design, US-based producer @docsleep prepares to drop a hot new house bomb on @dolly-records with her four-track EP, 'Small Rituals'.

Alongside two raw, distinctive dancefloor slammers, Doc Sleep also taps dolly label boss @steffi_official and techno mystery DJ AGITATED to take on remix duties.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Doc Sleep 'Small Rituals' (Steffi Remix)

Boom Bunny - Guilty Treasures 
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Il était une fois un lapin, avec des lunettes aviateur et une veste à paillettes.
— « Encore des carottes ? Bof… » soupira-t-il.
Ce lapin préférait de loin les vinyles de Chic et Giorgio Moroder.
Un jour, en sautillant après un vinyle qui brillait un peu trop, il tomba dans un tunnel de fréquences et de nappes cosmiques.
— « Wouah ! C’est quoi ce groove ?! Quoi de neuf, docteuuuuur ! » s’exclama-t-il.
Sous une boule à facettes géante, Disco et Trance fusionnèrent, et les arbres-carottes se mirent à onduler au rythme des basses.
Les néons pastels inondèrent le ciel, et tout prit des reflets roses et mauves.
— « Viens taper de la patte ! » cria une carotte phosphorescente.
Et Boom Bunny s’élança, sautillant, tournoyant, jusqu’à ce que la piste entière se transforme en un pays des merveilles.

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PREMIERE : Boom Bunny - I Like The Way You Feel It (Vocal Mix)

[PREMIERE] Bufo Pond - Jeku | Non Temporal [2025]

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The Agharo Mix Series
Agharo is a language, book, philosophy and tarot deck created by collective member Jaco Perroud. We invite a guest to pick a card at random and create a mix inspired by its meaning. Our 18th submission comes from @laion from Amsterdam who is also Part of thePhilosophica. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/laion.music/

About

Hey there!! I'm Laion, 99% producer and 1% DJ - for very special occasions mostly! I've actually been a DJ way before producing any kind of music, and learnt the ropes directly on vinyl, in a very different register though - my first love was with reggae! Production came quite a bit later, first with thePhilosophica, with whom we had our first encounter with Sinchi Collective for a couple of releases. We also released on labels  like of AEON and Melopee Records, besides a season on Rotterdam-based Operator radio. In 2023, I started my solo project, aiming for the fun of the dance floor and the catchy (cheesy?) melodies. And only this way could I release an EP fully dedicated to my girlfriend's dog. You can find my solo releases on labels such as Frank Music, Feinstoff, Melodize or Club Mackan - and more to come!

The Card 29: Onamiel - Spring.

Belongs to a Season Card:

They speak about the world, our surrounding. They
advise and give council on how to approach life as a big
picture. Also tell about what was and what’s coming.
Each season has it’s own qualities. The bearer needs to
recognise in them what he reflects, what he needs. This
card will point you in a direction, not necessarily with the
strength of a command but rather guide you.

29 Spring - Onamiel

Gold / Sun
Birth, things that start. Undertaking.
Youth. Early stages. Innocence.
Hope, a whole way to go. Kindness. Solidarity. Whims.
Onamiel was the birth of the cycle, and was ruled by
youth and the predominance of hope in hard times,
kindness and solidarity, but also the vagaries of the
early age.

How did the meaning of the tarot card inspire the journey of this mix?

What spoke to me most about Spring – Onamiel is the sense of new life, fresh beginnings, optimism, and positivity. As a brand new father, I immediately thought of my daughter — how joy can start with something as light and simple as a smile, and how playfulness and learning naturally go hand in hand. With that in mind, I built this mix around tracks that celebrate our playful and joyful sides, bring moments of comfort and feel-good energy, and carry a hopeful sense of what’s still to come.

Agharo 18 - Laion (Onamiel - Spring)

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Next up Club Elevate we have UK based producer, Wigs. He lands with three cuts of upfront progressive trance, brimming with momentum and uplift.

These 3 tracks of his, ride the line of dark euphoria, where introspection meets the club floor. Put together at age 19, these have been sitting in the back catalogue of his work, now to see the light of day.

On remix duties we hear from one of Naarm's most prized possessions, DJ Life. He delivers a dubbed out reshuffle of 'The Inbetween' showcasing his trademark rolling low end frequency.

PREMIERE: Wigs - Introspect

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PREMIERE: Wigs - Introspect

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