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Kristin Velvet opens 2026 with a focused, high-impact club release on Arms & Legs. We Freak / Tokyo delivers two no-frills dancefloor weapons built for peak-time energy. Opening cut We Freak is a raw, club-ready drum workout - driving percussion, stripped-back intensity and an infectious we freak vocal chant. On the flip, Tokyo locks into hypnotic, percussive territory, acting as an ode to the rhythms of the city that shaped Kristin Velvets early DJ journey.

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Legendary Swiss DJ/producer Deetron serves up the second release on Mutual Rytm Raw in true old school style, delivering a trio of cuts for all hours of the night. Deetron is a venerated veteran who has been crafting sublime house and techno for three decades on a range of influential labels. 2025 brought another busy year for him, with another standout EP on Ilian Tape followed by his latest album which landed via Running Back in October. Back in 2024, he dropped his Translate Rhythms EP on Mutual Rytms X series and now takes charge of the second release on SHDWs new sub-label Mutual Rytm Raw - following the first 12 You And Me, which was a true summer anthem courtesy of KiNK & Raredub. In its original form, the bright, expressive Flow is a fulsome techno cut that pairs a driving rhythm with sophisticated synths. It sparkles with cosmic energy, while a textured, screwy lead winds through the mix and euphoric female vocals burst out to big emotional reactions. The Chord Dub is a tight, bouncy rework with vamping chords lighting up the drums with real warmth and soul, while the Breakbeat Mix fizzes with rich, old school energy. The dusty breakbeats demand physical reactions, while the pads bring a grand sense of scale and the vocals tug at the heart. All three are classy, effective and offer yet more timeless sounds.

Hot Creations

2026 welcomes FreedomB to Heattraxx for his debut EP 'One More Time'. His experience and talent shine across two classy House cuts, setting the tone for a strong start to the year. A solid and timeless release - make sure to check it out.

Sub Series 005 delivers eight raw club tools straight from the studio Built for the floor, these grooves sit in the space between Fabric and Panorama Bar, stripped, hypnotic, and pressure-tested in the club. No overproduction, no distractions just rolling basslines and subtle movement designed to lock DJs into long blends and late-night moments. Tools for selectors. Grooves for the system.

Esuoh

Artmann kicks off the year of 2026 on Nature Records, a name known to many in the modern minimal underground scene. He delivers nothing short of this with his pumping 5 track EP 'Bassline Infection', incorporating a fusion of deep, hard hitting basslines and killer electrifying lead synths floating throughout. Title track 'Bassline Infection' introduces the EP with punch, a deep and progressing set weapon. Perfectly followed by 'Fixation' that adds the dancefloor tension with its hypnotic vocal and raw drums. 'From The Basement' follows, keeping the thumpy tones to the EP, this time incorporating Artmann's quality synth work. The penultimate track 'Stay On Track' goes a step deeper with its clever synth lines that become entrancing, wait till you hear the breakdown! To conclude the release, 'Move Like A Record' brightens back up with its uplifting and 90's infused stabs that will fill the room with energy!

Origins Rcrds celebrates a decade of cutting-edge house with The Remixes Vol. 1 (10 Years of ORIGINS RCRDS), a special release revisiting two label favorites through fresh, floor-focused reworks. Rooleh's remix of Simone Liberali's Vibration is already shaping up as a standout, driven by a monstrous rolling groove, funk-fuelled energy and high-impact breakdowns that turn the original into a full-blown club weapon. On the deeper side, Ryan Nicholls reimagines Can't Let Go by Josh Butler and Jess Kidd with a soulful, rolling touch, crisp drums and warm sub pressure wrapped around its mesmerising vocals.

A meeting of jazzy soul, groove and pure house elegance, Divine is a refined dancefloor weapon born from the collaboration between world-renowned DJ and producer Mike Vale and rising underground force Simon Emme. Smooth jazz chords, warm basslines and a flowing rhythm create a track that feels timeless yet made for the club, balancing late night sophistication with uplifting energy. Adding extra movement and flair, house legend Huxley delivers a vibrant remix package packed with groove and drum-driven finesse. His main remix leans into rolling percussion and infectious rhythm, keeping the energy fluid and hypnotic, while the alternative afterdark version dives into deeper, darker territory, layering shadowy textures over a stripped back, late night beat. Stereophonic Records www.stereophonic.it info@stereophonic.it

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Lapsus Music strides intro 2026 a new EP from Hotswing that offers up three essential new house cuts. Opener Banging On is a muscular sound with a shuffling bassline and nimble drum pattern that brings subtle funk under subtle synth motifs. Its driving and full of tension that never lets up with sexy female vocals littering the mix. Scream! is a masterful mix of loops with a touch of French filter house energy and swirling disco colours that will amp up any party. I Cant Stand shuts down with fired up drums and percussive patterns, busy tech house percussion and well worked vocal samples that inject soul and human heat. This is an essential new EP from the always on form Lapsus Music.

Deeperfect

Lift Me Up / Cone Snail showcases Daniel Steinbergs versatility and enduring touch, offering both hands-in-the-air energy and deep, groove-focused finesse - a strong two-tracker to kick off 2026. Lift Me Up is a bold, uplifting cut that perfectly encapsulates why Steinbergs productions continue to resonate across dance floors worldwide. Bursting with a vibrant brass section, soulful vocal hooks, and a driving groove, the track radiates feel-good energy while maintaining his trademark precision and punch. On the flip, Cone Snail strips things back into a hypnotic, groove-led instrumental. Minimal in approach yet rich in character, the track unfolds with subtle flair, anchored by a rolling rhythm and punctuated by a standout trumpet break. Its a refined late-night roller designed for selectors who appreciate understated dancefloor power.