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  • Tom Jeefs releases Afrobeats single “Love Yaself” from new album ‘Gemini’

    Tom Jeefs releases Afrobeats single “Love Yaself” from new album ‘Gemini’

    Tom Jeefs returns with his latest single “Love Yaself,” an upbeat Afrobeats-influenced record that continues his genre-blending approach across rap, pop, and Afrobeats. The track forms part of his wider creative era tied to his lates album Gemini, which explores versatility and emotional expression through multiple sonic directions.

    Built on vibrant Afrobeat percussion and uplifting melodic layers, “Love Yaself” leans into a positive, feel-good message centered on confidence, self-worth, and personal growth. The production blends contemporary Afrofusion textures with pop-leaning vocal delivery, reflecting Tom Jeefs’ cross-cultural approach to modern music.

    Now based in Vienna, Austria, Tom Jeefs has been developing his sound over several years, drawing from global influences while refining his independent creative direction. After time spent building his studio and label ecosystem, he returns with a more focused artistic vision and a growing catalog of genre-spanning releases.

    “Love Yaself” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Cyprus Mafia Project explores Mediterranean club identity on new release “My Cyprus My Home”

    Cyprus Mafia Project explores Mediterranean club identity on new release “My Cyprus My Home”

    Cyprus Mafia Project has released a new double-single titled “My Cyprus My Home.”

    The project blends Afro House and contemporary electronic club production with Mediterranean-inspired sonic textures, combining rhythmic percussion, melodic synth layers, and vocal-led hooks. The release includes both an original mix and an extended version tailored for DJ sets.

    “My Cyprus My Home” reflects a club-focused interpretation of place and identity, drawing on the atmosphere of Cyprus’s nightlife and positioning it within a broader global electronic music context. The production emphasizes groove and progression, designed for both dancefloor play and extended listening.

    Cyprus Mafia Project is an electronic music project focused on merging regional cultural influences with modern club-oriented sound design.

    “My Cyprus My Home” is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • shmu explores trauma, futurism, and altered perception on experimental project “MUSIQ4LYFEXTENSION”

    shmu explores trauma, futurism, and altered perception on experimental project “MUSIQ4LYFEXTENSION”

    shmu has unveiled a new project titled “MUSIQ4LYFEXTENSION.”

    The release is presented as a texture-heavy, experimental body of work rooted in electronic sound design, often described by the artist as “goo-core.” Built around dense layers of atmosphere, distortion, and immersive sonic textures, the project leans heavily into abstract composition and unconventional structure.

    Across the project, shmu frames “MUSIQ4LYFEXTENSION” as a long-developing concept shaped by years of experimentation and personal exploration. The music is positioned as a series of extended sonic pieces designed around altered perception, fluid identity, and shifting emotional states, rather than traditional song structures.

    The accompanying conceptual narrative describes the project as an exploration of digital versus analog perception, memory, and emotional release, with the music acting as an immersive environment rather than a conventional listening experience.

    A fictional story included with the release expands this universe further, presenting a surreal sci-fi-inspired sequence in which sound, memory, and physical transformation blur together. The story reinforces the project’s focus on perception, abstraction, and evolving identity through sound.

    shmu is a Canadian experimental artist known for boundary-pushing electronic compositions that emphasize atmosphere, texture, and conceptual world-building.

    “MUSIQ4LYFEXTENSION” is available on digital platforms.

  • Christopher Carr releases cinematic ambient single “First Contact”

    Christopher Carr releases cinematic ambient single “First Contact”

    Christopher Carr has released a new single titled “First Contact.”

    The track is described as a cinematic ambient composition that blends atmospheric sound design, analog synthesizer textures, minimalist piano motifs, and retro sci-fi-inspired sonic elements. It is built around a gradual progression that emphasizes tension, space, and emotional depth.

    “First Contact” explores the concept of encountering the unknown, focusing on the emotional and psychological moment between fear and wonder. The production combines deep synth drones with delicate piano lines, creating a contrast between vast cosmic scale and human intimacy.

    According to Christopher Carr, the track reflects the duality of discovery—balancing the overwhelming vastness of the universe with the fragile human response to it. The composition draws inspiration from classic science fiction aesthetics and cinematic ambient traditions.

    Christopher Carr is a composer and sound designer known for narrative-driven instrumental works influenced by ambient electronic music, neo-classical composition, and cinematic soundscapes.

    “First Contact” is available on streaming platforms.

  • wotsizface explores nightlife transformation on debut label single “The Ghostrider”

    wotsizface has released a new single titled “The Ghostrider.”

    The track is described as an atmospheric jungle production built around high-energy breakbeats and immersive electronic textures. “The Ghostrider” marks the artist’s first release through a record label following a series of independent releases.

    “The Ghostrider” explores the transformation that comes with leaving behind everyday routines and stepping into nightlife. According to the artist, the song reflects the moment when someone finishes work or school, puts on their headphones or enters a rave, and embraces a different side of themselves through music and dance.

    The record combines cinematic atmosphere with fast-paced jungle rhythms, using electronic production to capture the contrast between daily life and the freedom of the dancefloor.

    wotsizface is an electronic music producer whose work spans jungle and bass music. 

    “The Ghostrider” is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • Ecliptyne releases synthwave single “Plastic Love” exploring free will and manufactured beauty

    Ecliptyne releases synthwave single “Plastic Love” exploring free will and manufactured beauty

    Ecliptyne has released a new single titled “Plastic Love”.

    The track blends synthwave, dance-pop, and cinematic electronic production, pairing lush synthesizers, soaring melodies, and the vocals of Argentine singer Julia A. The production draws inspiration from the glamour of 1980s dance music while incorporating a contemporary electronic sound.

    “Plastic Love” explores themes of free will, conformity, and modern beauty standards. Through its lyrics, the song examines the tension between authenticity and manufactured perfection, using dance music as a vehicle for social commentary while maintaining an energetic, club-oriented sound.

    Founded in Warsaw, Poland, in 2025, Ecliptyne is an independent electronic music project that combines cinematic soundscapes, emotionally driven production, and synthwave influences.

    “Plastic Love” is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • Aran Sidhu releases Punjabi single “OLAS”

    Aran Sidhu releases Punjabi single “OLAS”

    Aran Sidhu has released a new single titled “OLAS”.

    The track continues Sidhu’s contemporary approach to Punjabi music, combining modern production with influences rooted in Punjabi musical traditions. “OLAS” follows a series of recent releases including No Mercy, “In My Arms”, “Locked ‘N‘ Loaded”, “Holdin‘ On”, and “Into You”.

    “OLAS” marks the latest release from the artist, who began his musical journey by learning the Punjabi dhol at the age of 13 before developing as a vocalist. His work draws on both traditional Punjabi influences and contemporary sounds, reflecting a blend of heritage and modern production.

    Sidhu has also performed alongside Punjabi producer Tru Skool, including an appearance at Birmingham Symphony Hall in 2023, as he continues to expand his catalogue with new releases.

    “OLAS” is available on streaming platforms.

  • ØLVS releases tech house single “Bok Choy” inspired by playful restaurant conversation

    ØLVS releases tech house single “Bok Choy” inspired by playful restaurant conversation

    ØLVS has released a new single titled Bok Choy.

    The track is described as a tech house production built on driving basslines, crisp percussion, Latin-inspired rhythms, and sharp synth elements. It also features a male vocal hook delivered in a playful, rhythmic style.

    Bok Choy was inspired by a casual conversation at a restaurant, where the idea of personal taste preferences led to the concept of the track’s central theme. The song uses this idea as a narrative device around contrast and preference.

    The production is structured around club-focused energy, with a focus on rhythm, groove, and dancefloor impact.

    ØLVS is an electronic music producer known for blending Latin and Caribbean rhythmic influences with tech house production styles.

    Bok Choy is available on streaming platforms.

  • loveoleglove releases cinematic electronic single “Sunshine” from SRL project

    loveoleglove releases cinematic electronic single “Sunshine” from SRL project

    loveoleglove has released a new single titled Sunshine.

    The track is the fifteenth release from the ongoing SRL (Soul Real Love) project and is described as a cinematic electronic composition built around warm piano textures, atmospheric production, and expressive female vocals.

    Sunshine centers on themes of slowing down and being present in a fast-moving modern world. The track reflects on moments of stillness and clarity, using atmospheric sound design to evoke a sense of reflection and emotional pause.

    The production develops gradually, combining melodic electronic elements with evolving textures that prioritize atmosphere and storytelling over immediate impact.

    loveoleglove is an independent electronic music project focused on melody, atmosphere, and emotion within its SRL (Soul Real Love) universe.

    Sunshine is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • Mark J Soler releases instrumental single “Moonstruck” inspired by falling in love

    Mark J Soler releases instrumental single “Moonstruck” inspired by falling in love

    Mark Soler has released a new instrumental single titled “Moonstruck”.

    The track is described as a 120 BPM instrumental blending Latin-inspired percussion, blues-rock guitar work, harmonica, organ textures, and a brass arrangement. It combines organic instrumentation with contemporary production to create a rhythmic, melody-driven composition.

    “Moonstruck” was inspired by the emotional state of falling in love. According to the artist, the title emerged after the music was completed, when he recognized the track as reflecting the feeling of emotional elevation, excitement, and heightened perception associated with new love.

    The composition develops through layered instrumentation, with guitar melodies, harmonica phrases, and brass accents building a cinematic and dynamic arrangement. The track is designed as a wordless narrative, using instrumentation to convey mood and progression.

    Mark J Soler is an independent composer and producer known for instrumental works that blend blues-rock influences with global rhythms and contemporary production styles.

    “Moonstruck” is available on digital streaming platforms.