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  • DEMS and De La Noise join forces on Afro House collaboration “Without Borders”

    DEMS and De La Noise join forces on Afro House collaboration “Without Borders”

    Dutch DJs and producers DEMS and De La Noise have released “Without Borders”, their first official collaboration, through Afroholic Records and Amajoyo Records on 16 October 2026.

    The track sits between Afro House and Afro Tech, built around rolling percussion, a heavy bassline and brooding synths. Its arrangement gradually builds from filtered percussion into a denser rhythmic section, with moments of silence and industrial-sounding electronic elements adding contrast and tension.

    “Without Borders” brings together the production styles of two artists with different paths through the electronic music scene. DEMS is known for blending melodic elements with driving Afro House and Afro Tech rhythms, with releases including “Exchange”, “Mandalorian” and “Money Check”.

    De La Noise, a Dutch DJ with more than two decades of experience, draws on Afro House, Afro Tech and uplifting house music. He is also the founder of Amajoyo, an Afro House platform and record label that has hosted artists including Nitefreak, Kasango and Kususa.

    In a joint statement, the artists explained that they had worked together on several projects before making “Without Borders” their first official release as a duo. They also described the track as a reflection of music’s ability to connect African and European electronic music scenes.

    The release preceded Amajoyo presents Afroholic at Amsterdam Dance Event on 23 October, a showcase featuring Nitefreak, De La Noise, Wilson Kentura, Thami The Unknown, Elson Soares, Randoree and Marinus.

    “Without Borders” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Brannen explores unresolved emotions on “Closure (All I Want Is)”

    Brannen explores unresolved emotions on “Closure (All I Want Is)”

    Scottish producer, musician and drummer Brannen examines the emotional weight of unfinished chapters on his latest release, “Closure (All I Want Is)”. The track centres on the feelings, memories and unanswered questions that remain when an experience has yet to find a clear ending.

    Drawing on his background in live music and more than two decades of musical experience, Brannen’s production combines melodic depth, atmospheric textures and driving electronic rhythms. His sound sits between melodic and progressive house, with an emphasis on harmony, gradual progression and emotive songwriting.

    His musical influences include Ben Böhmer, Marsh, Lane 8, Yotto and RÜFÜS DU SOL, alongside artists working across progressive and alternative electronic music.

    “Closure (All I Want Is)” follows previous releases “Tulips” and “Keep Dancing With Me”, continuing Brannen’s exploration of melody and atmosphere within electronic music.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • loveoleglove’s “One Word (Dasha’s Version)” captures the aftermath of an argument

    loveoleglove’s “One Word (Dasha’s Version)” captures the aftermath of an argument

    “One Word (Dasha’s Version)” is the original Russian-language form of loveoleglove’s song “One Word”, with the English version released later. The track explores the aftermath of a phrase spoken during an argument and the emotional distance that follows.

    At the centre of the song is a relationship in which one person is still trying to repair the damage, while the other has stopped responding. The resulting silence leaves behind a sense of emotional emptiness.

    The song was written from within that experience, with the realisation preceding the lyrics and the music following afterwards. Its central idea is the attempt to understand what has happened while still searching for a way out of the pain.

    Musically, the track draws on melodic house, using atmospheric electronic textures to support the vocal and its emotional weight.

    A version not originally intended for release

    The Russian-language version was not initially intended for release. According to loveoleglove, the decision to make it public came after his youngest daughter encouraged him to release the track.

    “One Word (Dasha’s Version)” preserves that moment of realisation in sound, tracing the distance between a word spoken in anger and the consequences that follow.

  • Starchini releases new single “Injecting Happiness”

    Starchini releases new single “Injecting Happiness”

    Starchini has released “Injecting Happiness,” a single associated with the artist’s dark, electronic sound.

    The release follows Starchini’s previous songs “Houdini, are you there?” and “I’m on My Way.” The artist’s album Simulacra features ten tracks produced over three years, combining underground intelligent dance music (IDM) with dark ambient soundscapes.

    “Injecting Happiness” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Rodney Hazard andOduh Orlando blend Afro-house and Luo vocals on new single “Ringo”

    Rodney Hazard andOduh Orlando blend Afro-house and Luo vocals on new single “Ringo”

    New York-based producer Rodney Hazard and Kenyan singer Oduh Orlando have released “Ringo,” an Afro-house track featuring vocals in Luo.

    The track pairs East African vocal influences with bass-driven electronic production. It is part of the duo’s upcoming three-track EP, Anomaly, scheduled for release in November.

    “Ringo” is available on streaming platforms.