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  • Cuban Dj Wichy de Vedado Shares Remix  of “Todo Se Mezcla” by Los Hermanos del Alma

    Cuban Dj Wichy de Vedado Shares Remix  of “Todo Se Mezcla” by Los Hermanos del Alma

    Taken from the latest Los Hermanos del Alma album Oya is an invitation into an hypnotic and mystical trip. 

    An original, deep and innovative fusion melting the mesmerizing traditional afro-cubans rythmes with futuristic electronic sounds. Alex Sumi embarks on a new adventure with the band Los Hermanos del Alma. 

    This project originated in Cuba in 2019, where he and his brother had the opportunity to forge deep bounds interwining music and frienship. The result of this experience is both explosive and surprising. 

    Wichy de Vedado, one of the pioneers of the electronic music scene in Cuba, doing a remix for Los Hermanos del Alma sounds like a powerful collaboration. 

    His electronic touch combined with the organic and spiritual vibe of Los Hermanos del Alma could create a truly rich and unique fusion.

    Listen  to “Todo Se Mezcla (Wichy de Vedado Remix)”

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  • Lunga Baainar, Tina Ardor & Bee-Bar Release Deep House Single “Waiting”

    Lunga Baainar, Tina Ardor & Bee-Bar Release Deep House Single “Waiting”

    South African producer and DJ Lunga Baainar, Kenyan singer/songwriter Tina Ardor, and soulful mastermind Bee-Bar have released “Waiting”, a new deep and soulful house single.

    A hypnotic blend of Afro rhythms, layered harmonies, and emotional storytelling, “Waiting” is a reflective anthem about the quiet strength of love held across distance and time.

    Driven by Lunga Baainar’s warm and intricate production, Tina Ardor delivers a stirring vocal performance, capturing the vulnerability and depth of longing with poetic grace. 

    Bee-Bar’s harmonies add depth and soul, transforming the track into a powerful cross-cultural collaboration that embodies the spirit of Afro-electronic fusion.

    Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, Tina Ardor shares:

    “Waiting is about holding on to love even when distance stretches it thin. It’s a promise – a belief that no matter the silence or space, I’ll find you where love still lives.” – 

    Listen to “Waiting”

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  • American Producer Slowstir Shares Afropop Single “Lowkey Thing”

    American Producer Slowstir Shares Afropop Single “Lowkey Thing”

    Following the release of “Never Twice”, American producer Slowstir returns with “Lowkey Thing”, a sleek and cinematic Afropop track that explores intimacy, secrecy, and the thrill of the unspoken.

    Blending elements of electronic, UK garage, and subdued rap, “Lowkey Thing” captures a mood of late-night tension and quiet connection. 

    Stream “Lowkey Thing” by Slowstir

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  • One of the World’s First Female DJs Empress Pays Homage to New York City on “Turn It Up”

    One of the World’s First Female DJs Empress Pays Homage to New York City on “Turn It Up”

    DJ Empress, a pioneering force in drum & bass and one of the first internationally touring female DJs in the genre paying homage to her hometown New York with her latest single.

    “Turn It Up” is a raw, high-voltage homage to Manhattan NYC’s chaos and beauty.  Featuring rolling programmed Amen breaks, soaring atmospheres, and deep sub-bass, it merges gritty urban energy with spiritual elevation. 

    DJ Empress has spent decades touring the world, DJing & carving space for women in the scene, known for her razor-sharp mixing, cinematic productions, and rebellious spirit.

     Listen to “Turn It Up” by DJ Empress 

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  • Italian Producer  Mike Dem Shares Stories- A Musical Trilogy of his Artistic Journey 

    Italian Producer  Mike Dem Shares Stories- A Musical Trilogy of his Artistic Journey 

    Stories is Italian producer Mike Dem’s musical trilogy, a collection of three EPs telling the most significant moments of his artistic journey.

     A sonic voyage that begins at the roots and evolves through genres, emotions, and influences, from a love for EDM to a deeply personal musical maturity.

    Opening this story is “ECHO OF THE EARTH”, the first chapter of the trilogy, enriched by exceptional collaborations with Eren Yildiz, Idd Aziz, Owa Oda, and Sasha Wrist. 

    This EP is a tribute to the meeting of tastes and cultures, a vibrant fusion that bursts into sound waves, uniting distant worlds and creating authentic connections through music.

    Listen to Stories by Mike Dem

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  • Finish Producer  Breathing Statue Blends Dubstep and Rock in New Track “Tears My Heart”

    Finish Producer  Breathing Statue Blends Dubstep and Rock in New Track “Tears My Heart”

    Finnish electronic music producer Breathing Statue, the stage name of Ilari Halonen, has released a new single “Tears My Heart” from his latest EP Pandora’s Box.

    This high energy track boldly fuses tearout dubstep with rock influences, delivering a powerful emotional message about overcoming personal trauma and the destructive nature of violence.

    “Tears My Heart is very personal for me,” says Breathing Statue. “I poured my pain and hope into this track to transform trauma into strength. It’s heavy and energetic, but at its core it’s about healing and the courage to overcome.”

    Breathing Statue, who works as a church musician in Joensuu, now sets his sights on reaching audiences beyond his hometown. 

    He has been passionate about video games and electronic music since the 1990s – a love that laid the foundation for his dynamic, genre-blending sound. Halonen aspires to connect with international listeners and share his music through live performances on global stages.

    Over the years, Breathing Statue has independently released more than seven albums and EPs, including a newly remastered album titled Performance. 

    Listen to “Tears My Heart” by Breathing Statue 

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  • Belgian DJ Piscine Releases “Born Again” off his Forthcoming EP Pray Pt.1

    Belgian DJ Piscine Releases “Born Again” off his Forthcoming EP Pray Pt.1

    Brussels-based DJ Piscine announces ‘PRAY Pt.1’, his new EP — a radiant fusion of club energy and emotional depth — out June 27 on SWIM Records. 

    On the first single, Born Again, DJ Piscine juggles playful vocals and glossy textures to deliver a sunny punch of millennium pop nostalgia. 

    A one-of-a-kind futuristic banger where pop and house seamlessly collide in full technicolor.

    Listen to “Born Again” by DJ Piscine

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  • Japanese Cannes Lions-Winning Composer Yuma Yamaguchi Launches New Project “Concordia”

    Japanese Cannes Lions-Winning Composer Yuma Yamaguchi Launches New Project “Concordia”

    Yuma Yamaguchi—a Cannes Lions Award-winning  composer known for his work in film, TV, and commercials—has launched a new music project titled Concordia. 

    The project kicks off with the release of the original track “Concordia” on Wednesday, April 2, followed by a biweekly remix series featuring top-tier musicians from around the globe.

    Originally composed for CONCORDIA, Japan’s largest-scale interactive beach art projection event held at Odaiba Beach Park from November 2023 to January 2024, the track showcases Yamaguchi’s signature blend of minimalistic piano and orchestral textures. Featuring frequent collaborator and vocalist RANU, the piece builds to a powerful finale with intense percussion and beats.

    The remix series features contributions from:

    • Yuta Bandoh, acclaimed for his collaborations with artists like Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru

    Utada, and for scoring projects such as Kaiju No. 8, and Belle.

    • bastiengoat, a California-based producer whose tracks have been played by top DJs worldwide, including during Yaeji’s set at Boiler Room: New York.

    • Dorian Concept, the Vienna-born keyboardist and producer known for collaborations with Flying Lotus and Thundercat, who brings his intricate sonic palette to the project.

    The music video, starring the performance collective NOMENTokyo, premiered on April 2  Directed by Shogo Tominaga (LQVE), the video is a collaboration with creative unit SEKAISEIFUKU—a partnership between Tominaga and NOMENTokyo—who translate the musical universe of Concordia into a lyrical and dreamlike visual narrative.

    Artwork is by the acclaimed visual artist buggy, with logo and graphic design by Shunsuke Kosaka.

    Listen to Concordia by Yuma Yamaguchi

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  • French DJ Didier Limonet Shares Black Coffee-Inspired Afro House Single “Unanibeba”

    French DJ Didier Limonet Shares Black Coffee-Inspired Afro House Single “Unanibeba”

    French DJ Didier Limonet has released a new Afro House single “Unanibeba” 

    Inspired by Black Coffee, Keinemusik and other African artists, “Unanibeba” is filled with infectious beats, lush melodies, and sunset-ready vibes.

    Listen to “Unanibeba” by DJ Didier Limonet

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  • Munivar Shares Debut Single “Healing” Featuring Grammy Winner Dramaola 

    Munivar Shares Debut Single “Healing” Featuring Grammy Winner Dramaola 

    Auranova Studios announces the arrival of Munivar, a mysterious new figure whose presence is felt more than explained.

    Munivar and Grammy winner Daramola collaborated on “Healing”

    The journey begins with “Healing”, the debut single featuring Grammy Award-winning singer and lyricist Daramola, fresh off his 2025 win for Best Reggae Album in recognition of his contributions to the Bob Marley: One Love album.

    “Healing”  blends Afro House rhythms with Indian instrumentation.

    Best Reggae Album Grammy Winner Daramola

    “We are glad Munivar has arrived, this arrival took about a year and there is a lot more in the works” said Kasturi Rangan, co-founder of Auranova Studios.

    “This song has so many layers. It showcases what a truly international track can be, featuring percussion and oud from India, production in the U.S., and a global team that brought it to life,” added Carlos Marcelo Cuevas.