#2 Feat. Banner in Indie Dance

Watergate Records starts 2026 with Freedom EP, a new release by fa bé, featuring a remix from UK-based producers mOat. The release marks fa bés first appearance on the label. Based in Boston, fa bé makes electronic music shaped by everyday moments and personal reflection. With Iranian roots, his sound leans toward restraint, mood and subtle emotion rather than big gestures. Freedom and The Hope reflect a sense of openness and release, capturing a specific moment rather than aiming for a statement. Both original tracks explore different sides of fa bés sound. Freedom sits firmly in deep house territory, staying restrained and flowing, built on a steady groove and shimmering vocal layers that bring warmth and a sense of careful optimism. The Hope opens things up further, leaning into a more pop-leaning structure with a fuller vocal presence and a subtle Italo disco touch, giving the track a brighter, more open feel. mOat deliver a remix of the title track Freedom, taking the energy up a notch with a more direct, house-focused approach. Their version sharpens the rhythm and adds drive, while staying connected to the atmosphere of the original. Together, the two originals and the remix set a confident but understated tone for Watergate Records at the start of 2026, balancing feeling and function with a clear sense of direction.

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#2 Feat. New Releases in Indie Dance

Watergate Records starts 2026 with Freedom EP, a new release by fa bé, featuring a remix from UK-based producers mOat. The release marks fa bés first appearance on the label. Based in Boston, fa bé makes electronic music shaped by everyday moments and personal reflection. With Iranian roots, his sound leans toward restraint, mood and subtle emotion rather than big gestures. Freedom and The Hope reflect a sense of openness and release, capturing a specific moment rather than aiming for a statement. Both original tracks explore different sides of fa bés sound. Freedom sits firmly in deep house territory, staying restrained and flowing, built on a steady groove and shimmering vocal layers that bring warmth and a sense of careful optimism. The Hope opens things up further, leaning into a more pop-leaning structure with a fuller vocal presence and a subtle Italo disco touch, giving the track a brighter, more open feel. mOat deliver a remix of the title track Freedom, taking the energy up a notch with a more direct, house-focused approach. Their version sharpens the rhythm and adds drive, while staying connected to the atmosphere of the original. Together, the two originals and the remix set a confident but understated tone for Watergate Records at the start of 2026, balancing feeling and function with a clear sense of direction.

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#14 Top Releases in Indie Dance

Watergate Records starts 2026 with Freedom EP, a new release by fa bé, featuring a remix from UK-based producers mOat. The release marks fa bés first appearance on the label. Based in Boston, fa bé makes electronic music shaped by everyday moments and personal reflection. With Iranian roots, his sound leans toward restraint, mood and subtle emotion rather than big gestures. Freedom and The Hope reflect a sense of openness and release, capturing a specific moment rather than aiming for a statement. Both original tracks explore different sides of fa bés sound. Freedom sits firmly in deep house territory, staying restrained and flowing, built on a steady groove and shimmering vocal layers that bring warmth and a sense of careful optimism. The Hope opens things up further, leaning into a more pop-leaning structure with a fuller vocal presence and a subtle Italo disco touch, giving the track a brighter, more open feel. mOat deliver a remix of the title track Freedom, taking the energy up a notch with a more direct, house-focused approach. Their version sharpens the rhythm and adds drive, while staying connected to the atmosphere of the original. Together, the two originals and the remix set a confident but understated tone for Watergate Records at the start of 2026, balancing feeling and function with a clear sense of direction.

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