Retrospective - The Final Chapter - ICONYC Noir
With ICONYC Noir Retrospective 'The Final Chapter' the label closes out an amazing story of what has been six years of incredible fun and memories. A last ode to everyone who ever worked with them deemed them worthy and most importantly became family in the process.
Four To The Floor 34 - Diynamic
Each edition of Diynamic's Four to The Floor series consists of four tracks tried and tested by label boss Solomun in his DJ sets. In the series' notable 34th instalment, Fahlberg makes his Diynamic debut, as is British producer Error 401. Fahlberg’s This Time’ ode to the kick drum, is a pleasingly idiosyncratic addition to the Diynamic catalogue. The thudding beat and accompanying yelps are almost rapturous. Fahlberg’s distinctive baritone manages to sound both silly and serious.
MAGA & TIM ENGELHARDT - AROUND - SCENARIOS
Relishing in the triumph of their latest co-production ‘Lev’ back in September, old friends, frequent studio partners and Scenarios label mates Maga and Tim Engelhardt now return to the Lisbon-based imprint for their latest collaboration ‘Around’. Out now, the eagerly anticipated new single marks the first official release on Scenarios this year, following a string of well-received releases over the course of 2023.
WESKA - LIFT YOU UP - ARCANE MUSIC
Weska’s well-known willingness to experiment and push boundaries has led to a distinctive sound that seamlessly blends genres and captivates listeners. From his early days with renowned labels like Drumcode and Cocoon to his more recent ventures with Mute, Bedrock, and Factory 93, Weska's talent and dedication have garnered him recognition among industry giants, and now, the Canadian artist has landed on Arcane Music with the drop of his Lift You Up EP.
NOX VAHN - THE WORLD KEEPS TURNING - ANJUNADEEP
With some stellar storytelling, Nox Vahn’s latest single showcases the producer’s attention to detail, while also highlighting a powerful connection to the dancefloor. Standing in a class of its own, even by the high standards of Anjunadeep, Nox Vahn’s “The World Keeps Turning” is a showstopping club hybrid that honors the halcyon days while driving electronic dance music into an unwritten future.
JOHN JOHNSON & OOVATION - WE ARE ICONYC V/A - ICONYC
Carefully chosen and exclusively put together for WE ARE ICONYC the guys crafted an exquisite journey bringing together some of the most talented artists and producers in the world to showcase the spectrum of the label's musical space by bringing unique signature sounds to the mix, creating a perfect balance of depth, enchanting moments, and straight up dance floor burners.
IAN LUDVIG - GOOD FOR ME - ABELLUM
Spanish producer Ian Ludvig marks his debut on his own newly created imprint Abellum with a creative and brilliant debut single, ‘Good for Me’. Ian’s unique sound, blending organic with synthetic and unorthodox effects, has captivated dance floors around the world. Unsurprisingly, his ability to weave stirring melody and emotive storylines into his productions has led him to releases with Eleatics, Surrealism and Borders of Lights, as well as several outings with Crosstown Rebels.
OOVATION - ECHOES - ICONYC
Oovation has developed a universally loved unique style; a dynamic, groovy, deep and hypnotic fusion of genres that perfectly fits in any kind of club or open-air festival. Oovation's releases have always received high acclaim from the world's leading lights of electronic music. For his return to ICONYC, we're excited to welcome Jares & Anido to bring us their take on Oovation's “Echoes”.
PHOAM - YOU & I (SHIFFER REMIX)- TURVE
Three years into their career, electro-rocking four-piece Phoam released their debut album, “Disclosure” in the summer of 2023. Serving up ten slices of chrome-plated, big-sounding tunes with a dark undertow, no one would be surprised to see the band follow in the footsteps of Killers and Imagine Dragons on to the big stages of our big festivals.
JONATHAN KASPAR - WE COME - CROSSTOWN REBELS
A fixture on acclaimed labels such as Cocoon, Kompakt, and Innervisions, Cologne-based DJ and producer Jonathan Kaspar continues to demonstrate his versatile talent while also remixing for notable names like Acid Pauli, John Digweed, Joris Voorn, and Sven Väth. Six years after dropping his initial single on the label, he now makes a triumphant return to Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels for his fourth outing, mesmerizing audiences once again with the three-track EP We Come, revealing his deeper and hypnotic side.
AE:THER & YELLOWITZ - ALL OF ME - SIAMESE
A fusion of genres that perfectly fits in any kind of club or open-air festival. Their releases have always received high acclaim - with support across the board from the who is who is in the world of electronic music. Following the success of last year's celebrated single “Dynamite”, Ae:ther and Yellowitz, now under his surname only, return to Siamese with two captivating tracks. “All of Me” and “Leap of Faith” exemplify the enchanting synergy between these talented artists.
BLANKA BARBARA & JINADU - FORGOTTEN PHARAOH - ICONYC
Forgotten Pharaoh finds Blanka and Jinadu at their creative best with a driving, hypnotic production that's nicely dialed in on the dance floor. Punchy beats and a full, driving groove anchor the piece, as vibrant tones and spacey effects adorn the framework. Once the main break hits with Jinadu’s outstanding vocal work, the stellar charm of the composition quickly saturates your pleasure centers, before melting down to a resounding reservoir as the beats drop for a storming finale. Outstanding work from Blanka & Jinadu.
DAVE SEAMAN & SHOLA PHILLIPS - HOLD ON - SELADOR
The ones that got away. In a world awash with music, we all have those tunes that are special to us, heart-achingly magnificent moments preserved in aspic in our memories…but which never got the moment in the sun they so richly deserve. A DJ can campaign for such wonders ceaselessly, sharing them far and wide. Or you can go one step further, as Dave Seaman chose to do here with an anthemic, inspirational track that he had held dear for many years.
SASHA CARASSI - MERAKEE - BEDROCK
Back on the dancefloors following Oniris & Pat Brooks’ remix package of The Rebirth, John Digweed’s iconic Bedrock Records returns with Merakee, a scrumptiously electric new outing from the Neapolitan sensation that is Sasha Carassi. With releases on Global Underground, Renaissance Records, ATLANT, and UPPERGROUND to name a few, the Italian DJ and producer has risen through the ranks in style, and Merakee’s no-nonsense attitude stands as a compelling club track that perfectly condenses Carassi’s unique allure.
EMOTIONAL ALCHEMY - AMBIVALENCE - EMOTIONAL ALCHEMY
“Ambivalence" invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world where soundscapes take centre stage. As the first original on Emotional Alchemy's eponymous label, the release sets the tone for a musical journey characterized by depth, emotion, and a departure into ambient realms.
JUSTICE - ONE NIGHT/ALL NIGHT | GENERATOR - GENESIS (BECAUSE)
In the wake of Daft Punk's dissolution, Justice, the stalwart French electronic duo, emerges from an eight-year silence, offering a poignant reminder of the transformative power of electronic music. The announcement of "One Night/All Night" and its formidable B-side, "Generator," feels like a sonic exclamation point, marking a new chapter in the evolving landscape of electro-disco.