Sophia Galaté was inspired to call her latest album ‘For My Own Entertainment’ because “I have the funniest stories, especially when it comes to dating and hooking up with people,” she says. In this exclusive commentary, the R&B singer breaks down the making of album tracks, including breaking down how the title track is about “doing things for the plot.” Elsewhere, she notes the track “Jet Ski Driver” is “a little bit freaky and sensual,” while the song “Room in My World,” which she’d originally written for another singer, is about “being grateful for the love you have in your life, and being open to receiving it.” And the track “Should I Tell You” represents Sophia’s “most vulnerable, transparent, emotional” self, she says: “People have called it the politest breakup song.” Hear more from Sophia Galaté, only on SoundCloud.

Voice Notes: Sophia Galaté on "Should I Tell You"

Voice Notes: Sophia Galaté on "Jet Ski Driver"

On his fourth studio album, ‘Contact,’ veteran DJ/producer Sub Focus expands the drum & bass horizon through collaborations with acts like Grimes, John Summit and more. In this exclusive commentary, he breaks down the inspirations behind the album and dives into the making of key tracks. Creating a “cyberpunk aesthetic” with Grimes was “a dream come true,” he says. The track “Let Your Body Rock,” which has become a key, hypnotic component of his live set, was inspired by a Chemical Brothers show he caught a few years ago. Elsewhere, the UK garage-influenced “On & On” is a tribute to “this beautiful dance music culture that we have,” he says. Hear more from Sub Focus, only on SoundCloud.

Voice Notes: Sub Focus on "Entwined"

Voice Notes: Sub Focus on "On & On"

Voice Notes: Sub Focus on "Ecuador"

Voice Notes: Sub Focus on "Go Back"

Voice Notes: Sub Focus on "Let Your Body Rock"

Voice Notes: Sub Focus on "Lost In Heaven"

After unveiling the first installment at Ultra Music Festival in March 2025, Subtronics has fully released his two-part concept album, ‘Fibonacci.’ Known for his giant, genre-bending bass anthems, the Philadelphia DJ, producer and Cyclops Recordings label founder walks us through the making of key tracks from the project in this exclusive commentary. Subtronics shares that the track “Anxious,” inspired by a bad day he had while touring in Europe, channels that feeling into the pure energy of “a true house music song,” adding “I really just wanted to take a proper swing at it.” He’s especially excited about the track “Contour,” which combines “a hauntingly beautiful vocal topline” with a glitchy, super low-end bottom. As he puts it: “If you’ve got big speakers, this is a good one.” Hear more from Subtronics, only on SoundCloud.

Voice Notes: Subtronics on "Anxious"

Voice Notes: Subtronics on "Contour"

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