New music on our radar this week: BAMBII, Chaos In The CBD, Batu

Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of

Lyra Pramuk is harnessing the "symphony of the universe" for forthcoming album 'Hymnal'

Experimental vocalist Lyra Pramuk has shared details of her new album 'Hymnal', which is set to be released via a collaboration between K7! Records off-shoot 7K! and Pramuk's newly-minted imprint pop.soil.

The new album is set to incorporate a vast array of elements "across art, biology, poetry, strings and collaborators," to create an "audacious symphony of the universe."

While we'll have to wait until June 13 to hear the full record - which is said to be inspired by "music's communal, pre-industrial roots" - Pramuk has teased the project with first single 'Rewild', listen below.

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BAMBII shares speedy new single 'BAD BOY', teases upcoming project for 2025

Fresh off a huge 2024, that included being named one of Mixmag's Top 25 DJs that Defined the Year, Toronto's BAMBII has just shared a breakneck new single 'BAD BOY'; a blistering journey through sultry percussion and raucous breaks.

The self-released single was also shared alongside an accompanying music video, which BAMBII also directs and stars in — you can watch below.

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Chaos In The CBD share new single 'Marlboro Sounds' from forthcoming album 'A Deeper Life'

New Zealand-born duo Chaos In The CBD have shared the third single from their upcoming album, 'A Deeper Life', which is set to land on their imprint In Dust We Trust on May 9.

'Marlboro Sounds' pulls in glittering Balearic elements, euphoric house and mind-bending loops, with the sibling duo sharing that the track was written during a recent trip back to their home country — with the title being a cheeky nod to Beans' "love of cigs."

“We’re always been inspired by the hypnotic sounds of 90s Italian ambient house/dream house and we wanted to incorporate that energy into the track," they say. "It’s the most club-friendly song on the album but still carries a certain lightness—perfect for those hours when the daylight fades."

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Batu to mint new label Lethal Press with new EP 'Question Mark'

Timedance boss Batu has a new EP coming out, 'Question Mark', set to land as the first release on Lethal Press, the newly-minted sister label to Istanbul's Oath, on April 25.

Marking the Bristol-based producer's first outing on a label he doesn't run since 'Rebuilt' was released on XL Recordings in 2018, 'Question Mark' will consist of four tracks that are "charged with electric, dynamic lead lines that lend themselves to the restless futurism intrinsic to the Batu sound."

Alongside details of the new EP, Batu has also shared the first single from the new record, 'Clump' — listen below.

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Fish56Octagon teams up with David Forbes for his first-ever release, a remix of classic Goa trance anthem 'Floor Essence'

TikTok star Fish56Octagon has debuted his first-ever release, teaming up with Scottish producer David Forbes to create a rework of Man With No Name's classic Goa trance anthem 'Floor Essence'.

Having landed on Perfecto Records via Armada Music on Friday (March 28), the remix adds upgraded percussion and a rowdy bassline to give the effervescent original a new, rough-around-the-edges energy.

“This track was a favorite from when I was first going out in the ‘90s,” Fish56Octagon shares. “It was also featured on Paul Oakenfold’s 'Essential Mix’ CD in 1995, which was a mix album I listened to a lot at the time. It’s an honour to work with David, who is so incredibly talented, and to have the backing of Perfecto and Armada is a full-circle moment for me.”

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Mount Kimbie release ‘The Sunset Violent Remixes’

Mount Kimbie have shared a new EP of remixes from their latest albun ‘The Sunset Violent’ via Warp Records.

It features reworks from Special Request, DJ Python and Astrid Sonne, each taking on a different track from the group’s latest LP.

It follows Mount Kimbie recently stepping up for Mixmag’s The Mix series with a football compilation-inspired set, marking the release of their TSV jerseys.

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Tailor Jae and Manga Saint Hilare link up on new single ‘Diss One’

Tailor Jae and Manga Saint Hilare are joining forces on a new single titled ‘Diss One’, droppping on Thursday, April 3.

The weighty tune blends growling low-ends and grimey synth production from Tailor Jae with Manga Saint Hilare’s fierce bars.

Speaking on the new track, Tailor Jae said: “Excited to share my first grime release with Roll Deep legend Manga. Grime is a part of why I do what I do and Manga is an incredible artist who has contributed so much to grime history so I’m honoured that he vocaled my track. The instrumental was produced in one of my darker moments without much intention but gladly Manga heard it and completely brought it to life, captured the essence of the track completely and Diss One was born!”

Prayer shares new album ‘Dream of Heaven’ on YUKU

Prayer has released a new album ‘Dream of Heaven’ on Prague-based label YUKU.

The 12-track showcases the transcendent and rave-informed sonics Prayer has made his trademark, fusing elements such as choral vocals, glistening synths, soothing ambience and breakneck jungle into a heady blend of sounds.

“This release is undeniably darker than its predecessor, Now I Know Paradise, but it is not purely solemn in its intent. Dream of Heaven delves into the concept of hope within darkness—a gentle lull that, when nurtured, can grow into a drowning cacophony that cannot be contained,” says Prayer.

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dreamcastmoe announces ‘The Lost Tape, Vol. 3’ mixtape on Rhythm Section INTL

DC-based artist dreamcastmoe is set to release a new mixtape ‘The Lost Tape, Vol. 3’ via Rythm Section INTL on June 6.

The 13-track release features collaborations with AUTO LOLA. NAPPYNAPPA, Ania Hoo, Jelani Kwasi and Ruqqiyah.

The first track ‘flowers’ feat NAPPYNAPPA is out now, bringing a warm, jazzy house sound that’s perfect for the start of summer time.

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8ULENTINA drops debut album ‘Surpassing Disaster’

8ULENTINA has launched his new label SILLAGE with debut album ‘Surpassing Disaster’.

Described as “research driven sonic narrative, enmeshing the theatricality of acoustic instruments from Arab orchestral and folk traditions with electronic elements”, the 13-track track LP explores a reframing of the past as something that continues to be actively engaged with instead of considered irrecoverable.

The title references The Withdrawal of Tradition Past a Surpassing Disaster by Lebanese author Jalal Toufic.

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Amelie Lens releases sixth V/A compilation via EXHALE

Amelie Lens has shared ‘VA006’, a new instalment in EXHALE’s esteemed various artist compilation series.

The 15-track album features a wealth of techno talent from the UK, Brazil, Italy, France, and Argentina, including Noemi Black, GALLØ, Uphoria and Até & Salin.

"I am so so happy to finally release these amazing tracks! I’ve collected this incredible music from artists that I really believe in over the past few months and have been playing it in my sets on stages all around the world, so it was really about time to share it ahead of the summer,” says Amelie Lens.

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Harry Wills and Mikey Sebastian sign summer banger ‘Sweatbox’ to Method 808

Harry Wills and Mikey Sebastian’s ‘Sweatbox’ has been released on Method 808, following a limited vinyl release on Alec Falconer’s Ba Dum Tish.

The track has been making waves on dancefloors with its pacey production and infectious vocal, and was selected by BBC Radio 1 DJ Danny Howard as Hottest Record on Friday, March 28.

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