At the tail end of their Aus/Asia tour, the Make A Dance crew touched down in Bangkok to play the Passawong Records party — a night that would mark more than just a gig. There, they connected with Meltmode, resident DJ and co-founder of the label, and a fast friendship was born over a shared love of music and great food. Championing a fresh wave of sound dubbed Thai House, Meltmode fuses traditional Thai elements with modern house music, bringing a distinctive energy that’s both rooted and forward-thinking

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PREMIERE : Meltmode - Pong Prai Demo

WPP stands for Witness Protection Program — a labour of love and a lab for incubating lovely music. Since 2021, it has operated as a space for artists who wish to remain anonymous and release music they might not be able to share otherwise. A Workshop for Phantom Producers, where the focus stays on sound, not identity.

PREMIERE : Troels Yuri - Unlearn

INCOMING : Mufti - Lovers Everywhere #Riotvan
Release date : 19/09/2025
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INCOMING : Mufti - Lovers Everywhere #Riotvan

exclusive | Antoine Sy - Disco Computer | ANTAM Records

ANTAM Records, the Paris-based imprint helmed by Bassam and Antoine Sy, continues to flex its vision of contemporary club music with its eleventh release, the various artists EP "Dessert On The Milky Way." True to its title, the project delivers a sweet spread of genre-blurring treats, each track carrying its own unique flavor while orbiting around a shared devotion to groove, texture, and the art of dancefloor storytelling.

Among the highlights, Antoine Sy himself contributes "Disco Computer", a piece that turns its title into a mission statement. This is not nostalgia, but evolution: Electro skeletons dressed in disco sparkle, brushed with the unmistakable sheen of French House. Vocoded computer phrases and occasional spoken vocals add a slyly futuristic layer, while disco-tinged bass and shimmering synth lines fuel a track that is as stylish as it is direct. It thrives on the tension between machine precision and human groove, inviting both hips and heads into its orbit.

As "Dessert On The Milky Way" closes, it reaffirms ANTAM’s role as a label where forward-thinking producers collide and coalesce, each release an experiment in cross-genre conversation. Eleven records deep, the label still sounds as hungry as ever - serving up music that isn’t just dessert, but the main course for dancers looking beyond the ordinary.

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Antoine Sy: @antoinesy // https://www.instagram.com/antoinesy_music
ANTAM Records: @antamrecords // https://www.instagram.com/antamrecords

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exclusive | Antoine Sy - Disco Computer | ANTAM Records

One of contemporary boogie’s biggest grails finds its way back to Star Creature in a full cir-cle moment much larger than 7” in diameter. MIA made her debut for Mango Hill records with 2020’s heart-shaped Valentine’s debut “Something ‘ Bout Your Love”. Shortly after, the label put out a call for producers focusing on the boogie sound at the same time Toronto’s Gil Masuda was previewing some demos looking for vocalists. Star Creature’s Tim Zawada linked the two via IG and an anthem was born.

“Love Me Right” is back in print and properly situated on the A Side delivering that bedroom meets dancefloor tough but tender gangster groove grail sound. The B-Side let’s the freakier flag fly with “Creatures Of The Night” on the prowl. Channeling the lo-fi energy of an undis-covered grail, this basement boogie is ready for the main floor, prime time fierceness served raw.

PREMIERE : MIA - Love Me Right

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London-based DJ duo, producers, and curators Earthly Measures announce their debut EP, ‘FROM EARTH’, landing August 8 via Oath. The six-track release is a vibrant statement of intent: a celebration of rhythm, collaboration, and borderless sound.

Leading the EP is the electrifying first single ‘QUE?’, featuring Colombian artist OKRAA. It’s a kinetic fusion of Afro-Latin percussion, live textures, and UK breakbeat energy, anchored by a looping Fela Kuti sample that pulses like a heartbeat through the track. A psychedelic, bass-heavy trip built for movement.

Across ‘FROM EARTH’, Earthly Measures chart a path through deep grooves, organic instrumentation, and global club culture. Each track is shaped by cross-continental collaboration:

‘THIRD TRY’, created with Chile’s DJ Raff, is a hypnotic, slow-burning roller that blends warped synths, sub-heavy basslines, and Latin rhythmic sensibilities with mystical restraint.

“EARTH GROOVE”, made with Argentinian producer Balam, hums with ancestral echoes and future-facing energy: a ritualistic low-end meditation finally emerging from their archives.

The EP also includes three powerful remixes that reimagine the originals through fresh lenses:

Berlin-based Olsvangèr brings a dubbed-out, textural warmth to ‘QUE?’ with his Wildwood Dub.

Sun Sone’s remix of ‘THIRD TRY’ leans into bright percussion and open-air energy.

Jinje closes the journey with a kaleidoscopic, peak-time rework of ‘EARTH GROOVE’, lifting it into euphoric new terrain.

As longtime champions of globally inspired dance music, Earthly Measures have spent years cultivating a platform where sounds from across the planet collide — whether through their label, DJ sets, or live showcases. Now, with ‘FROM EARTH’, they step into the spotlight as artists, weaving together the rhythms and textures they’ve championed into a cohesive, forward-facing release.

FROM EARTH is an offering to the dancefloor and beyond, a reflection of connection, community, and deep respect for sound rooted in nature. It marks a milestone moment for Earthly Measures and a powerful new chapter in their journey. 

Tracklist:

Earthly Measures & OKRAA – Que?
Earthly Measures & DJ Raff – Third Try
Earthly Measures & OKRAA – Que? (Olsvanger Wildwood Dub)
Earthly Measures & Balam – Earth Groove
Earthly Measures & DJ Raff – Third Try (Sun Sone Remix)
Earthly Measures & Balam – Earth Groove (Jinje Remix)

PREMIERE: Earthly Measures & OKRAA - Que? (Olsvanger's Wildwood Dub) [Oath]

Almost a year after the release of the EP Transmissions, acclaimed upon its release by France Inter, RTBF, Tsugi Radio, Pedro Winter, among others, the DJ and producer duo Housecall is back with a special remix reissue, made for the dance floor.


Four artist friends each reinterpreted one of the tracks from the original record. This includes a progressive house remix by NairLess, a UK bass remix by Versant, a dark disco remix by Sapphist Eye, and a groovy house remix by Charleeps. To close this musical chapter on a high note, Housecall delivers an original track, a flamboyant disco rework of the outro Répertoire.


Transmissions Remixes will be released on Wednesday, September 24, followed by a release party at Superflu (Paris 18th arrondissement) on Saturday, September 27, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m

PREMIERE : Housecall - 2 Nuits, 3 Jours (Charleeps Remix)

Preorder now on Juno: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/nico-lahs-do-what-u-feel-vinyl/1105575-01/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=premiere&utm_campaign=soundcloud

Nico Lahs is back on his home label U Fit with another effortlessly classy house EP. This is the latest in a long line of accomplished outings from this prolific producer and, as always, it manages to subtly straddle different worlds. 'Do What U Feel' is vibey house with excitable drums and chords that get you wanting to move, then 'Get Away' sinks you into a sun-kissed Mediterranean house sound awash with breezy chords. 'Losing Respect' is darker, more gritty and dusty, then a Specter remix flips 'Get Away' into a timeless deep house jaunt with real Chicago roots.

More from the label: https://www.juno.co.uk/labels/U+FIT+Italy/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=premiere&utm_campaign=soundcloud

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PREMIERE: Nico Lahs – Losing Respect (U FIT)

@lex-wolf - Anybody out there
Label - @makeadance

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PREMIERE – Lex Wolf – Anybody Out There (M.A.D Records)

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Premiere: Rambal Cochet - Magma Resort [Sengiley Recordings]

Australian singer Penelope Trappes came into her own on Penelope One, her debut solo album released via Optimo back in summer of 2017. She followed it up with her sophomore release Penelope Two at the end of last year, this time making a home on fabric's inhouse label Houndstooth. Musically both albums signalled a shift away from the dancefloor-focused productions she'd become known for as one half of The Golden Filter; think minimal soundscapes, distant echoing vocals and sparse atmospheric textures wrought with emotion.

June saw the release of Redeux, her second LP on Houndstooth, which saw her invite several producers to rework the original tracks first heard on Penelope Two. Amongst those tasked with creating their own reimaginations were Cosey Fanny Tutti, Mogwai, Throwing Snow and Aasthma, the collaborative project of Peder Mannerfelt and Par Grindvik. 

For your listening pleasure she provides an immersive mix of cinematic sounds and textures to see you through hump day, including several of the reworks from Redeux...

Penelope Trappes: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

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