DJ Sprinter ‘Cube 11’ (Self-released)
Though he’s not been on the block for long, Oslo’s DJ Sprinter has been quick to get his name across the club circuit and into the USBs of top shellers like Ben UFO and Pearson Sound. His latest self-release is a clear example of how he got there – a ferocious display of quality club production. On penultimate EP closer ‘Cube 11’, a dynamic blend of silky breakbeats and sharp, metallic synths sit under dub vocals.
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Endless Mow ‘End of Summer’ (All Centre)
Like its name suggests, there’s a distinct air of end-of-summer grief on Endless Mow’s latest single that landed as part of his recent All Centre EP ‘Bodiless Surf Broken’, evoking a sort of nostalgic euphoria, but also a slight sadness with its jittery breaks, warming LFOs, and eerie altered vocals – an excellent foray into IDM.
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Oneohtrix Point Never ‘Cherry Blue’ (Warp)
Side-stepping slightly from his larger club experiments into a new project inspired by a lost and later found archive of ‘90s commercial sample CDs, Oneohtrix Point Never now opts for a more stripped-back approach. ‘Cherry Blue’ is the latest single from that next project, a moment of ambience and calm amidst a bustling discography of chaos and calamity. Textures overlap and melt together across its four minutes, building to an obscure finale.
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underscores ‘Do It’ (Mom+Pop)
underscores is emerging as one of the pre-eminent multi-hyphenates of contemporary pop music. The latest single from the singer, songwriter and producer ‘Do It’ arrives with a self-directed and edited music video. She’s a student of pop music, among other styles, and intent on weaving her deep pools of knowledge in inventive ways. On ‘Do It’, that manifests in an inventive sound that pulls influences spanning Timbaland’s mid-'00s production with brass hyperpop overlaid to 4/4 dance music to K-pop — with many new Korean fans flocking to the track after props from Cortis member Keonho. Global domination awaits,
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Mssingno ‘Think Of Me’ (FWD>> / Sony Music)
New Mssingno landing this month was a ‘stop everything and listen’ moment and we were duly rewarded with trademark chopped R&B vocals in sugary UKG and technicolour grime.The pitched up sample from Brandy’s ‘All In Me’ gives it that classic feel while the hybrid put bolsters the irresistible Mssingno flavour. Please don’t wait another five years for your next release.
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Josh Baker ‘Subsonic’ (You&Me)
First there were the “ID?” requests, then came the “release when?’ clamour. This month, one of the beloved staples of Josh Baker’s sets this summer finally landed and prayers were answered. Led by a groovy tech-house bassline that could just as easily do bits from the beach dances of Hideout to the wiggy forests of Houghton with a hip house-style vocal sample pumping the dynamism, this summer hit is sure to keep igniting danncefloors as winter draws in.
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Sam Gelliatry ‘Nervous’ (Major Recordings)
The funky, infectious synth pop here comes laced with a hint of anxiety, with lyrics befitting of its track title and long-held chords which gradually scale up in pitch and intensity. The body-jerking guitar and bass strums make a physical impact first, before the emotional heft pulls you in a more pensive direction, seeping through body and mind.
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Braga Circuit ‘Break It Down’ (Air Miles)
Perfect new afters track just dropped. A rolling house cut with soft chords and heavenly vocals circulating around a steady beat — everything you need to to coast off through the early hours in a fug of bliss.
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Charli xcx ft. John Cale ‘House’ (Atlantic)
While the jury may be out on our anticipation for Emerald Fennel’s adaptation of the Emily Jane Brontë classic, the spine-tingling synths, piercing bass and moody vocals from both Charli xcx and the Velvet Underground’s John Cale is sending us to Wuthering Heights for the ‘Brat’ star’s accompanying soundtrack. Goth summer here we come!
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DJ Ericnem ‘Pao Pao’ (Eastern Margins)
It’s impossible to keep still while listening to Budots, something DJ Ericnem showcases with unruly aplomb on ‘Pao Pao’, the first single from ‘Budots World: 3-Hit Combo!’ — his upcoming collaborative album with fellow pioneers of the Filipino genre DJ Love and DJ Danz. Frenetic, ever-changing bass, scuttling drums, looping whistles, a rowdy “pao” on every beat… it’s got everything you need for a proper bounce-fest.
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Robyn ‘Dopamine’ (Young)
Any possible doubts that Robyn has still got it will likely be eradicated within the opening seconds of the Swedish hitmakers first single in seven years; straight-to-the-feelings vocals, Daft Punk-esque robot stabs, frenetic, pulsating kicks, and synths trickles so euphoric they wouldn’t be out of place on Frankie Knuckles remix — it’s a return to sublime, unmatched form. Ascending beyond the mere boundaries of pop, Robyn once again proves she’s in a league of her own.
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Silva Bumpa, Wideboys ‘Wanna Party’ feat. Dennis G (Room Two Recordings / Sony Music)
Crashing symbols and liquid build-up, this hybrid banger sees Silva Bumpa sample the UKG legends Wideboys and Dennis G’s 2006 tune ‘If You Wanna Party (Boogie Down)’ and give it a new lease of life. Capturing crowds at every Bumpa set throughout the summer, this track has been well in-demand and is finally available to whack on your USB.
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Daphni & Caribou ‘Waiting So Long’ (Jiaolong)
Hey, has anyone ever seen Daphni and Caribou in the same room?? This feel-good tune has the whole dancefloor moving as its pumping drum beat and cheering samples are simply irresistible. ‘Waiting So Long’ will eave you dreaming of summer.
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Lancey Foux ‘DAYTONA’ (Human Re Sources / RCA Records)
This November, Mixmag cover star Lancey Foux returned this month for another single ahead of his anticipated new album, which sees him drawing influence from the club world. Lancey’s new work is infused with all-out synths and glitchy noise, with the version on YouTube segueing into a housey refix that takes us straight to Club Blue.
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