#44 Feat. Hype in Deep House

DJ Alone Again's Affection EP is a moody, tasty tribute to lo-fi house that combines danceable hooks with nostalgic romance. The UK's Benjamin Groove (Shall Not Fade, Nervous Records) brings a kicked-up garage remix to round things out. When this four-tracker landed in our inbox, we made space for it without a second thought. Known for his cheeky crowd-pleasing edits and innate sense of melody, the New York producer arrives with his most cohesive collection yet. These introspective tunes are right at home on the dancefloor when the moment calls for something that pulls on the heartstrings. The EP concludes with the Benjamin Groove remix of "One More Night," injecting a vibrant, 2-step energy into the original's moody allure that propels it into a new light. It's a fitting finale that celebrates the introspective and uplifting depth of the release.

DJ Alone Again

#56 Feat. Hype in House

"Let It Roll" sets the scene for Akumen's Natural State EP. The rising Los Angeles producer delivers a garage-tinged house groover full of skipping hats, filtered piano, and chopped vocal samples--classic influences interpreted through the artist's decidedly contemporary lens.

Akumen