Tracks

“THE HAZE”

Steve Bug feat. Ali Love Poker Flat Melding Ali Love’s breezy, crooning vocals with a downright hooky acid-house backdrop, this one oozes seasonal, outdoor, by-the-water vibes. If you so desire, there’s also an instrumental mix that rides the 303 to good effect.

– Jim Tremayne

DJ Pierre

Lenny Fontana

“HELL YEAH”

Lenny Fontana & Vangela Crowe Karmic Power Jumpin’ and pumpin’, “Hell Yeah” is a floor-pleasing, call-and-response houser from genre vet Fontana. Loaded with old-school signatures, this one ought to shake some asses. Of course, check the “David Morales NYC Club Mix” and his dub, which add some lush vibes to the rock-solid grooves – sweet, tough, and soulful. – Jim Tremayne

“DOWN THE BOX”

Luca Bisori BIG Speaker Music On this techy deep-house cut, the whopping groove pulls you in, the effects and filtered vocals sprinkle flavor, but ultimately it’s the unrelenting rhythm that wins you over. Minimal, but quite effective. – Jim Tremayne

Luca Bisori “LOVE DESIRE”

DJ Pierre Afro Acid Over an insistent groove and some wellplaced vocal stabs, “Love Desire” builds to a crescendo and unleashes some satisfying diva moments – old-school and tasty. The Vikthor remix punches with techno fury, while Pierre’s “Wild Pitch Mix” gets plenty soulful and funky. – Jim Tremayne

Slushii

“FORGIVE ME”

Slushii Dim Mak Coming as part of his summer-long series where Slushii drops a new original every Friday, “Forgive Me” is a booming bass behemoth that ventures into the realms of both trap and dubstep. Showcasing his versatility and production prowess, this hard-hitting single even sees Slushii deliver his own vocals over a menacing beat. Always one to keep dance fans on their toes, “Forgive Me” serves as a bone-rattling rollercoaster ride of a listening experience, one that really packs a punch. – Brian Bonavoglia

“FLESH”

Davide Squillace & Santos Ovum Gorgeous and hypnotic, this techhouser offers plenty of dancefloor thump to go with its more ethereal moments. Bewildering effects and almost-detached vocals heighten the mood, but the rhythm never lets up. And check the nervy Audion mix, which takes the tune to an alternate universe entirely.

– Jim Tremayne

Dombresky

“EL BESO”

Dombresky & Crusy feat. Mathieu Ruz Toolroom French DJ Dombresky teams with Spanish jock Crusy for a tasty Latinhouse/Afro-beat salvo. Complete with Spanish vocals and irresistible percussion, “El Beso” delivers percolating rhythms and wild flavors. A real floor burner.

– Jim Tremayne

“STRAIGHT INTO ORBIT” EP

Luca De-Santo Aether Recordings A monster melodic techno bomb, the title track rises with vocal stabs and euphoric synths, then gets seriously busy with piston-like kicks and an even wilder synth riff. Meanwhile, the B-side “Mainline,” along with its Sam T Harper remix, burns with caustic intensity – both are perfect for late-night dancefloor action. – Jim Tremayne

Jade Starling

“SO ALIVE”

Jade Starling Tazmania Records Catchy and ebullient as ever, Starling delivers a hook-filled, pop-dance shaker with a release that includes a dozen remixes for various tastes. Check “Stonebridge’s Anthem Remix” and Chris Cox’s mix for that energetic, hands-in-the-air vibe. Meanwhile, the “Country Club Martini Crew Mix” offers a groovier, more underground take on things.

– Jim Tremayne

Luca De-Santo Loud Luxury

“THESE NIGHTS”

Loud Luxury feat. KIDDO Armada On this madly melodic single from the Canadian duo (Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace), sugary sweet, but affecting vocals work over a solid EDM-pop soundtrack that’ll have you humming the hook before the tune ends. Catchy as it gets. – Jim Tremayne

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