The LowDown Top Tracks - July 2025

MC001  Nicole Moudaber & Castion - Get Back

House music doesn’t get much funkier than Demuir’s ‘New Spirit’ EP. Whether it’s the classic sampling on the title track – an homage to his mother-, or the rolling funk bass and vocal chops on ‘Ain’t no stoppin’ ‘, Demuir brings an unstoppable groove with his 2nd release on Heist.

The man behind so many great house records has kept himself rather busy with building his own fanbase, openly debating the role that big platforms play and the firm grip they have on talent. Rather than conforming to the standard route, Demuir chooses to navigate the winding road of building his own following through his production classes, engineering and music releases through artist-first channels like Patreon.

His recent move from Toronto to Chicago feels perfectly in line with the sound Demuir is bringing forward on his first record on Heist since his 2019 classic ‘Werq, feel, gruv, vogue’. Those 6 years were well worth the wait: The ‘New Spirit’ EP  is a perfectly-balanced mix of creativity, confidence and character. The Demuir sound is instantly audible throughout the release and he’s not afraid to make bold choices. Each track has its own identity, its own place on the record and it’s one of the things that make this record stand out in the best way possible. The forward-leaning grooves, the tight mixing and the classic use of soulful samples are a treat to listen and dance to. There’s hints of the 90s New York sound (New Spirit), soulful disco-tinged grooves his new home-town is known for (Ain’t no stoppin’), lean-back and summery melodic grooves (No minions allowed) and deep, bassheavy dubby grooves (Whatchu want is all I got) to remind everyone that Demuir is an absolute master of modern day house music.

We’ve been playing all these songs for a while and we’re happy to finally share these with you.   

As always, enjoy the music and play it loud! 

Lars & Maarten 

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Demuir - Ain't no stoppin'

Lipstick

Lipstick (Extended Mix)

Back At Ya

Label: OMAKASE
Artist: Antraum (Anton & Traumer)
Format: Vinyl
Cat. Number: OMAKASE 006
Release Date: 4th July 2025
Support it: https://www.yoyaku.io/release/antraum_traumer_anton_omakase_006_omakase006/

Traumer :
https://soundcloud.com/traumer
https://www.instagram.com/traumer_music
https://www.facebook.com/gettraumer

Anton : 
https://soundcloud.com/anton-37
https://www.instagram.com/antoine_quesnel

Gettraum :
https://soundcloud.com/gettraumrecords
https://www.instagram.com/gettraum
https://www.facebook.com/gettraum

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House Six :
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https://fb.me/HouseSix.yt
https://instagr.am/housesix_
https://spoti.fi/3pHAj7J
housesixyt@gmail.com

Vinyl

PREMIERE: Antraum (Anton & Traumer) - Koisuru

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Keep That Groove

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Vitess - Keep That Groove

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Tiger Stripes - Time For Peace

Close to Custom - Not Enough Club

Longstanding DJ and producer duo Noir & Haze return with their reimagining of iconic Defected record,‘Around’, following Italian trio MEDUZA’s 2025 version. Originally released in the 2010’s, a golden era for house music, ‘Around’ would see extended success over the years thanks to leagues of club support and artist interpretations, including the legendary Solomun Vox edit of 2011. Cementing ‘Around’ as a certified house music staple for the ages, Noir & Haze return to deliver an expansive and atmospheric reimagining for dancefloors of 2025.

Around (Reimagined) (Extended Mix)

Noir & Haze - Around (Reimagined) [Extended Mix]

Alive

Alive (Avision Remix)

No Limits EP

Let It Play

Swimming In My Love / Are You Real

Swimming In My Love (Radio Edit)

II OUT NOW II 

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Riding high as ANTS’ Next Gen 2024 winners, London-based DJ duo FIRZA are in the midst of a breakout twelve months, with a busy 2025 schedule within Europe coupled with recognition of their percussive sound from the likes of Marco Carola and Joseph Capriati. With previous releases on Microhertz, NATURE, and WYLD, to pair now join Jamie Jones’ Hottrax with their three-track EP ‘Erase It’ on 27th June, bringing their dancefloor-ready sound to a label they’ve long admired. 

“Releasing on Hottrax is a huge milestone in our music career, and it's a massive honour being welcomed onto a label we admire so much. Jamie has been a big inspiration to us from the start, and we’ve been sending him music for years, hoping for this moment. Hottrax has always been a go-to label for our sets, and we’ve played tunes from its catalogue at almost every gig we've done, so to now be part of that legacy is surreal. These tracks were made with the dancefloor in mind and to bring energy during those peak-time moments in the club. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making them!” - FIRZA. 

Title track ‘Erase It’ unfolds through rich, undulating grooves and sub-shaking basslines, layered with crisp tech beats and rolling, low-ends. Next, ‘Feel 4 U ’leans into a darker rhythm with echoing textures that shimmer through, showcasing FIRZA’s knack for groove-powered direction. Closing out the EP, ‘Closer’ centres on percussive-driven beats, where wobbling sonics and thumping patterns define the track’s vibrant energy and dynamic vibe. 

Tracklist 

1. Erase It 
2. Feel 4 U 
3. Closer 



FIRZA - Erase It

Having already made waves in 2025 with two standout releases and the launch of his own label, High Ceilings, Amsterdams Toman continues his stellar run with a track that has already been igniting dancefloors worldwide. Quickly becoming a white-hot favourite among selectors, circulating heavily across the global house landscape and championed by a whos who of the genres elite, his Solid Grooves debut Verano En NY has emerged as one of the years most anticipated records and an easy early contender for track of the summer. True to his groove-led style, Toman blends crisp percussion and slick basslines with Latin and Salsa elements, reimagining a timeless 70s classic for todays generation of dancers. The result is an essential and vibrant anthem with serious staying power, bringing the warmth and nostalgia of yesteryear straight into the heart of modern club culture.

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SGR101 - Toman - Verano En NY

Martin OCCO - Celebrate (Original Mix)

Cristina Lazic returns on LAZIC Records with ‘I Need You’, a groove-rich collaboration with ABEL full of late-night emotion...

Read More: https://whenwedip.com/2025/06/cristina-lazic-abel-i-need-you-la-zic/

Follow: @cristinalazic / @abel_official / @lazicrecords

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Premiere: Cristina Lazic, ABEL - I Need You [La Zic]

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Nhar - Padisha [Hoomidaas]

Versatile

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Azzecca - Forbidden Fruit

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