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Back on his HIFI/LOFI home base, Franz Matthews continues his habit of turning up in unexpected sonic spaces. Night Tales finds him delving into a more introspective, deep, and melancholic palette, while preserving the organic warmth and groove-driven energy that define his ever-evolving sound.

The EP’s opening tale, Again, takes us on a melancholic night ride through the ever-repeating ups and downs of life, where darkness and light follow one another in an endless cycle - soundtracked by an orchestra of lush synths, soft rhodes melodies, dreamy guitars, and Franz’s delicately crafted vocals.

Howling at the Moon dives deeper into the night, driven by hypnotic percussion, dark synth stabs, and haunting vocals that summon a sense of collective trance. The track builds toward a wordless vocal chant that feels both human and otherworldly, unfolding into a swaying, almost tango-esque groove where rhythms subtly intertwine.

Closing the EP, You & I stands apart — restored from a nine-year-old lost writing session, this nostalgic yet hopeful electronic pop track felt right at home within the EP, where its warm house textures and Lights Out’s delicate, heartfelt vocals wrap up these Night Tales with a timeless sense of longing and connection.

PREMIERE: Franz Matthews - Again (Original Mix) [HIFI/LOFI RECORDS]

Artist: Yamil, Thimble 
Track: Synthphony (Original Mix) 
Label: TAU
Release date: 28/11/2025
Buy: www.tautautau.de/tau071-order-site
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PREMIERE: Yamil, Thimble - Synthphony (Original Mix) [TAU]

Episode 061 of Urge To Podcast is delivers to you the 60 minutes takeover of @tear-of-joy for Urge To Dance at Pure FM, Berlin ! Enjoy!

Urge To Podcast: 061 Tear Of Joy - Urge To Dance Takeover at Pure FM, Berlin, 03.10.2025

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PREMIERE: Hrag Mikkel - Digitouch [Acrylic On Canvas]

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Premiere: Ayan & Trecemonos - Becco [Urge To Dance Reasons 04: Part II VA]

After making waves on Back2Back Vol. 5 with the floor-filler Gozo, Modelers return to Multinotes with a full-fledged three-tracker that captures their signature muscular sound. From the melodic minimalism of Nandi, to the house-tinged slowburner Quiet, and the percussive urban energy of Skid, this release is a powerful toolkit to ignite the dancefloor at any moment.

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Modelers - Quiet (Original Mix)

Reasons 04: Part III delivers another pack of 4 dance-floor bombs and reasons to dance coming from Mike Gannu & Cuprite, Way of Thinking & VAKURI, derderwandert, Gianet.

Legacy of Kain is the opening track by Mike Gannu & Cuprite. A groovy and gritty peak time delivery, with pulsating and naughty bass-line, psychedelic hints and underground dirtiness which all set the tone for this EP.

 Another debut on Urge To dance, and certainly a long overdue one, is from derderwandert. A track inspired by his daily morning routine in Brooklyn in 2024, 'A Coffee in Brooklyn' fully meets the expectations of its title. Energising, slightly quirky with a certain raw, and yet, warm touch. A track that will make you dance and smile.

Reasons 04: Part III's closing duties are courtesy of Gianet. 'I Need Nobody' cuts straight to the core of late-night solitude, where the lights are low and the speakers are loud. It's a stripped, driving trip built on an aggressive arpeggio that never lets up, wrapped in grainy textures and a tough, housy pulse. It is a nod to the raw, uncompromising spirit of underground club culture: no gloss, no polish-just pure, unfiltered energy.

derderwandert - A Coffee in Brooklyn (Original Mix) [Snippet]

Gianet - I Need Nobody (Original Mix) [Snippet]

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PREMIERE: Mike Gannu & Cuprite — Legacy Of Kain [Urge To Dance]

Consistently creating a cutting-edge sound that continues to evolve and remain at the forefront of an ever-shifting market, ICONYC are delighted to announce ICONYC resident Greyloop, known for being part of Stellar Fountain, Hydrogen and ICONYC, as the DJ to preside over the latest instalment of our very popular Elements compilation series, which also marks the conclusion of the Elements Series on the label. 

The series kicks off with 40 exclusive progressive, melodic techno and deep house tracks from some of the world's most exciting new, as well as established artists, themed around the different hours of the night, selected and mixed to perfection by Greyloop. What better way to end the series and say thank you to all of you who have been, playing, supporting, promoting and loving our releases.

Carefully chosen and exclusively put together for 'Elements Tokyo’ Greyloop has crafted an exquisite journey bringing together some of the most talented artists and producers in the world to showcase the spectrum of the labels musical space by delivering unique signature sounds to the mix, creating a perfect balance of depth, enchanting moments, and straight up dance floor burners. 

Featuring 40 carefully selected exclusive tracks and 2 superb DJ Mixes, Greyloop doesn't hold back as the gauntlet is laid down one last time for a progressive house & melodic techno master class. So, fasten your seat belts and brace yourself for an aural sensation. Elements Tokyo is an all-encompassing retrospective guide to this year's ICONYC must have sounds. 

Greyloop managed to deliver a message of sustained musical relevance in emphatic fashion to warm the soul. Not to be missed! The final ICONYC Elements chapter mixed by Greyloop sees a worldwide release on November 24th, 2017 via all well-known digital content providers. Not to be missed!

ICONYC Elements Tokyo

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