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For the first release of the year, new talent Marsolo joins the PIV family with an amazing 5 track EP that shows every side of the house music sound that is PIV. With amazing support on all of these tracks, this package is a must have for all DJ’s around the globe. In-house artist Kellie Allen joins the EP with an amazing remix, showcasing her deep grooving sound.

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Marsolo - Peer Pressure (Kellie Allen Remix) (Radio Edit)

Acclaimed house and techno producer, DJ and label boss Ben Rau makes his DFTD debut with ‘Mind Games’. A Berliner who learned from East London’s highly influential electronic scene, Ben Rau’s sound was formed from many experiences as a club-goer in grassroots spaces. Today his creative, club-led productions are revered on the underground scene as well as on major festival stages globally, like Beatport chart-topping release ‘The Player EP’ with Jansons and ‘8-track’. ‘Mind Games’ lays at the cross-section of underground and accessibility, as scattered bursts of sonic energy and vocal snippets are scaffolded by an energetic, chugging bassline.

Mind Games (Extended Mix)

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If You Want My Loving, the new single from acclaimed UK electronic music duo Prospa, is now available across all major digital music services.

The bumping homage to the ’90s rave scene, paired with the infectious deep house of Motions, round out an upcoming new two-track EP from the duo – and the tenth release from CircoLoco Records – available for pre-save here.

Stay tuned for details on the EP’s vinyl release, including an exclusive, vinyl-only bonus track.


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Prospa - If You Want My Loving

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Ben Rau, the Berlin-based maestro of house music and infectious beats comes fresh off the back of his recent BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix with a brand new two track single on his own META imprint.

Emerging from the German underground scene, Rau's sound blends hypnotic rhythms with melodic depth. With releases on labels like Knee Deep In Sound, Eastenderz, DFTD and Kaoz Theory, he's established himself as a leading figure in the global house music community.

A pair of warm and bouncing happy house cuts are delivered on the ‘Lemme Talk To Ya’ single, each one bristling with Rau’s delectable grooves and deft musical touches.

Lemme Talk To Ya

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Ben Rau - Same Team

Something To Me

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Release date: 04.10.2024
Format: Digital

1.⁠ ⁠Gaskin - Closer (0:00)
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Gaskin - Neutralize (03:00)
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Gaskin - Dancing In The Sky (06:00)


The phrase 'hotly-tipped' is thrown around a lot nowadays, but UK talent Gaskin is one of those artists for whom it is intended. Based in the North-East, the blossoming DJ/producer is an individual who has quickly found his sound, and to great effect with regular support from a long list of selectors and tastemakers from across the scene - most notably, Chris Stussy. Having featured as a selection of unreleased go-to cuts in his sets over the past year and after inviting him to join as a guest on his sold-out UK tour, Stussy now welcomes the exciting Brit to Up The Stuss for his three-track 'Closer' EP. Expect a mix of blissful synth-driven tones through to tougher electro-leaning spheres across a slick trifecta of house excursions as a few more of those heavily requested IDs finally see the lights of day.

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Gaskin - Closer ep - uts20

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UK producer Tommy Phillips drops a weighty trio of energising house cuts for Ben Rau’s META label.  The ‘Foolish Stuff’ EP marks another key release for the young producer whose music has been championed by the likes of Jamie Jones, Sidney Charles and Max Dean, amongst others.

Tommy’s recent ‘Smokin’ EP on Hector Couto's Roush label dominated the Beatport charts on release, helping the rising DJ score shows in Buenos Aires, Medellin and Santiago as part of a South American tour.

‘Foolish Stuff’ comes correct with swinging drums, groovy basslines and infectious vocal chops.

Foolish Stuff EP

Tommy Phillips - Want U

Over the past decade, Berlin-based producer and DJ , Ben Rau, has risen up the ranks to become one of the undergrounds most prized artists, steadily unveiling hard hitting dance floor cuts for the likes of beloved imprints such as Kaoz Theory, Eastenderz, Fuse and of course his very own Inkal and Meta labels. Here though, he joins forces with the powerhouse Amsterdam part and record label PIV, to launch its new sub-label, entitled PIV Club and as the name would suggest delivering club ready hits carefully crafted for those magic moments.


‘Energy’ follows, an apt title for the near six minute excursion which fuses ethereal textures, twinkling synth melodies and a vocoder vocal uttering the track’s title, while squelchy acid bass and tension building strings further fuel the dynamic groove alongside a robust drum workout.

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Premiere: Ben Rau - Energy [PIV Club]

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Ben Rau returns to his INKAL label with an infectious new single ‘What You Need’.  With his trademark deep grooves, pumping drums and uplifting vocal chops, Rau fires out another dancefloor winner.

The Berlin-born DJ and house music producer wraps up a busy 2024, with releases for labels such as Eastenderz, DFTD, PIV Club as well as for his own META label.  Rau also sealed years of hard work earlier in the year with his very first BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix.

Beyond his DJ sets and releases, Rau is known for his hands-on approach in the studio, often sharing insights and techniques that have helped him build a reputation as a respected producer. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Ben Rau continues to shape the house music scene, pushing boundaries while honouring the genre’s roots.

What You Need

Ben Rau - What You Need (INKAL008) [clip]

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Ben Rau opens his 2025 account with a fierce new release on his own INKAL label.  ‘So Simple’ comes fully equipped with rich piano riffs, scintillating strings and an infectious vocal hook.

The single sees Ben build on the impressive momentum gained throughout 2024, in which the Berlin-born DJ/producer fired out singles on a host of well-established labels such as PIV Club, Knee Deep In Sound, Moan, and DFTD, in addition to his own META & INKAL imprints.

So Simple

Ben Rau - So Simple (INKAL009) [clip]

I Remember (Tommy Phillips Remix)

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Back It Up

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Release date: 4th of April
Format: Vinyl + Digital

Locklead returns to Up The Stuss with his latest solo outing, ‘Unison’.

Whether flying solo or linking with partner in crime Chris Stussy as one-half of Across Boundaries, in-demand DJ/producer and live act Locklead continues to shape his take on contemporary house music. Having crafted a reputation as a go-to name for many with his sophisticated yet club-ready sound, his releases on Up The Stuss have showcased his refined ear and dancefloor instincts to their fullest. Now, the Utrecht-based artist is back as he adds to his debut album ‘Square One’ and the hazy ‘Moon’ with a new solo EP on the label, delivering a four-track selection that encapsulates his signature style — deep, hypnotic, and brimming with energy.

‘Unison’ sees Locklead flex his production prowess across a quartet of distinct yet interconnected cuts, each showcasing a different facet of his ever-evolving sound. A long-awaited anthem that has been the subject of ID requests for months, the title track brings a vibrant and immersive groove, balancing intricate textures with rolling energy, while ‘Apollo’ is a high-octane affair laced with raw drums and punchy stabs, primed for peak-time impact. ‘Mystic Nights’ ventures into dreamier realms, guided by rich pads and fluid basslines that create a hypnotic flow, before rounding things out with ‘STFUATYXP’, a dose of cosmic funk with shimmering synths and crisp percussion, perfect for moving those late-night and early hour dancefloors.

00:00 Unison
03:00 Apollo
05:30 Mystic Nights
08:00 STFUATYXP

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Unison

Locklead - Unison ep - uts23

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UK production duo Prospa return to CircoLoco Records with their new anthemic single, Don’t Stop.

Featuring a classic sample from Somethin’ for the People, Don’t Stop is another signature Prospa nod to peak ‘90s UK house — bound to infuse high-energy nostalgia into their CircoLoco residency sets this summer.

Check out Don’t Stop — now on all major digital music services.

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