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Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter Ensemble III, notre plus grande sortie à ce jour, mettant en avant le son unique de Montréal !

Cet album capture l'essence de la scène underground de notre ville avec des grooves profondes, émotionnels et minimalistes, racontant les histoires que nous partageons et reflétant l'atmosphère unique qui inspire notre musique.

Bien qu'il y ait tant d'autres artistes talentueux de Montréal que nous aurions pu inclure, cette collection incarne le cœur et l'âme de notre communauté musicale. Un grand merci à Joubin Mova pour son travail exceptionnel de mastering.

Nous espérons que ce voyage musical résonnera en vous.

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We are thrilled to present Ensemble III, our biggest release yet, showcasing the incredible sound of Montreal!

This album captures the essence of our city’s underground scene with deep, emotional, and minimal sounds, telling the stories we share and reflecting the unique atmosphere that inspires our music.

While there are so many more talented Montreal artists and friends we could have included, this curated collection embodies the heart and soul of our music community. A special thanks to Joubin Mova for the outstanding mastering work.

We hope that this musical journey will reasonate with you !

Mastering by Joubin Mova @COGNITO - www.cognitomusic.com
Artwork by Saisons Musique
www.saisonsmusique.com

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Tokyo-based producer and DJ You Liang, born in Singapore, adds another chapter to their diverse musical journey with the release of ‘Don’t Stop’ on Smash Deep. 
Known for their melodic, progressive approach, You Liang brings their signature emotionality and club sensibility to this hot new drop. Casting a mist of effortlessly cool swagger over the dancefloor, ‘Don’t Stop’ has all the key elements of a late-night, smoke-filled, club room banger with the pumped bassline, suspenseful synths chords and catchy vocal cuts. 
You Liang’s sound is deeply inspired by Tokyo’s vibrant and varied nightlife, honed through residencies in top-tier venues like ZeroTokyo and WOMB. Since 2023, they’ve played over 500 shows across Asia and Europe, sharing stages with the likes of Alok, Oliver Heldens, Timmy Trumpet and more. 
Meanwhile in the studio, You Liang’s releases have already gained traction on respected labels such as Black Hole Recordings, Revealed Recordings, and Blanco y Negro and earned support from heavyweight names including Don Diablo and Cuebrick.
Most notably, in 2025, he was chosen as a Pete Tong DJ Academy Future Talent, performing live at annual industry conference, International Music Summit Ibiza, a testament to his rising profile in the global electronic scene. 


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For his second solo release, Leyber is marking another anticipated return to the Smash Deep release radar with his intoxicating new single ‘All I Wanna’. 

Fuelled by a rolling bass, stabbing synths and a strong groove foundation, ‘All I Wanna’ is all about the subtle energy that gets the dancefloor moving from side to side. Working all the elements together in a hypnotic loop, Leyber brings in a sultry female vocal to tie everything together. Ready to kick the tech house scene into a frenzy, ‘All I Wanna’ is set to be on repeat in listeners’ heads worldwide.

Emerging from the French electronic scene, newcomer Leyber is ready to showcase his wizardry on the decks and in the studio to the world. Specialising in tech house and bass house, the versatile producer made his release debut earlier in 2025 on Smash Deep, already receiving worldwide praise. Set to push the boundaries of house music, there is nothing stopping Leyber. 

Step into Leyber’s world with the addictive ‘All I Wanna’, out soon on Smash Deep!


All I Wanna

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Mixing deep melodic vibes with intense euphoria, Juliann James and Gadough have landed onto Generation Smash with the powerful new ‘Calling Out My Name’. 

Rich melodic elements combine with the emotional depth of the heartfelt lyrics to curate a ghostly, haunting atmosphere that strikes with a completely unique intensity. Emphasising the harmonies of the vocals against the siren-like synths, Julian James and Gadouh evoke strong emotions through the cinematic soundscape. One for the melodic underground audiences, ‘Calling Out My Name’ is set to be a true standout release.

Beginning to make a name for himself thanks to his consistent releases and wizardry on the decks, Juliann James is always pushing the boundaries when it comes to everything he does. Armed with unique signature sound, he is rising rapidly in the ranks to become a name to keep an eye on.  Egyptian/British DJ and producer Gadough is also an artist pishing the boundaries of his creativity. Blending a variety of sounds and styles, he manages to forge deep connections with his fans through his artistry. 

Feel the intensity of Juliann James and Gardouh’s ‘Calling Out My Name’ when it releases on Generation Smash.


Calling Out My Name

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