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LUKUMIPEOPLE mix: RISE vol 32

25 February 2025 - 5 Magazine

Wake up, it's time for a new deep & heady set from LUKUMIPEOPLE for 5 Mag's RISE series

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Viva Acid celebrates 30 years of legendary Ghetto House with the legends of Dance Mania

24 February 2025 - 5 Magazine

The all-star event is April 12 2025 at Avondale Music Hall featuring Gant-Man, Lil'Tal, DJ Milton, Nehpets, Slugo, Eric Martin, Jana Rush, Traxman and more.

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Legendary vocalist Roberta Flack has died

24 February 2025 - 5 Magazine

Musician, activist, educator and Grammy-award winning R&B and soul vocalist Roberta Flack has passed away at the age of 88. The legendary soul singer whose career spanned more than half a century had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease two years ago.

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Pink Velvet: Hazy narco disco from Ed Temple

22 February 2025 - Harold Heath

Pink Velvet: Hazy narco disco from Ed Temple album art

Smooth soft-focus jazz-tinged disco and a tasty bruk-ish Inkswell remix make up this package from DJ/producer Ed Temple.

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Renegades of Electronic Funk: Revisiting Dan Sicko’s Techno Rebels

21 February 2025 - Harold Heath

25 years after its debut Techno Rebels still shines as a love letter to techno and the city of Detroit where it was born.

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FABRICLIVE announce first ever original artist release, Sully’s ‘Model Collapse’

25 February 2025 - Shelley Dodds

FABRICLIVE has been a powerhouse in soundsystem culture for 25 years, known for its legendary Friday night sessions and iconic DJ mix series. Now, they’re kicking off a new chapter with their first-ever artist release—Sully’s Model Collapse.’

This one’s a statement of intent, blending FABRICLIVE’s deep roots with its forward-thinking vision. ‘Model Collapse’ is the perfect showcase of the label’s commitment to cutting-edge bass music, keeping it fresh while staying true to its legacy.

Sully, a producer at the top of his game, delivers two heavyweight Jungle/Drum & Bass tracks. The title track, ‘Model Collapse,’ takes inspiration from his early days in the free party scene, mashing up acid tekno’s raw energy with techstep’s deep bass, gritty drums, and some proper low-end wobble. ‘The Wash’ dives into sound experimentation, layering warped synths, pitch-shifted vocals, and intricate drumwork—showing just how deep Sully’s in the zone.

DJ Mag calls him “one of jungle’s brightest stars,” while Clash hails him as “a driving force in the evolution of jungle,” and Loud & Quiet say “Sully is the most exciting producer working in jungle right now.” With releases on Rupture, Over/Shadow, Keysound Recordings, and Astrophonica, Sully’s not just part of the scene—he’s shaping it.

‘Model Collapse’ drops as a special vinyl edition, featuring a stunning picture disc with a hand-etched design, pressed on heavyweight wax and mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. The Vinyl Factory takes care of manufacturing, and the artwork comes from London-based artist John Karborn. On the collab, Sully says: “We’ve worked on a few projects together, and I always love the process. He’s full of ideas, and you never quite know where they’ll go—which is most of the fun. FABRICLIVE is a new partnership for me, but we’re definitely on the same page when it comes to pushing things in a different and ambitious direction.”

After more than two decades shaping the UK’s underground, FABRICLIVE is still pushing boundaries across Jungle, Drum & Bass, Grime, Garage, Footwork, Amapiano, Dubstep, and beyond.

Since launching in 1999, FABRICLIVE has hosted some of the biggest names in the game—Andy C, Goldie, DJ Hype, LTJ Bukem, Calibre, Skream, Mala, Loefah, DJ EZ, Slimzee, Oneman, Four Tet, Aphex Twin, Hudson Mohawke, and Flying Lotus. Their legendary mix series (2001–2018) saw sets from Fabio, Grooverider, Marcus Intalex, dBridge, David Rodigan, DJ Marky, Pearson Sound, Pinch, Ben UFO, Pangaea, Elijah & Skilliam, Kahn & Neek, Special Request, Midland, Kode9, and Burial.

Now, in 2025, FABRICLIVE is back in the fabric Records fold, alongside Houndstooth and fabric Originals—reaffirming its place as a leader in underground music.

Check out Sully ‘Model Collapse’ below, it drops on 14th March, you can grab a copy here!

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Rengade Riddims: Emerald Lotus

25 February 2025 - Shelley Dodds

Today we welcome DJ and Producer Emerald Lotus from Bristol, UK to our Renegade Riddims series. He brings a fresh but deeply musical take on UK Dance Music, blending it with the rich grooves of Jazz, Funk, and Neo-Soul. With years of experience in live performance and a solid grounding in music theory, he’s all about bringing real musicianship into the electronic world.

Inspired by the energy of the UK Club scene and the warmth of vintage sounds, Emerald Lotus creates tracks that feel both classic and forward-thinking. Expect everything from Drum & Bass and Garage to Broken Beat and House—always laced with that signature old-school vibe. Whether it’s deep, soulful melodies or intricate rhythms, his music is all about capturing that golden-era feel while keeping it fresh for today’s dance floors.

As a resident of Data Transmission Radio, Emerald Lotus keeps the vibes flowing with carefully curated selections that showcase his love for deep, soulful, and genre-blending sounds. He isn’t just about making beats—he’s about pushing the boundaries of what electronic music can be. Every track is crafted with care, bringing together technical skill and raw emotion in a way that feels effortless. If you love your club music with depth, groove, and a touch of nostalgia, you’re in the right place.

After catching a few of his shows on Data Transmission Radio, I immediately thought, “Wow, this guy really knows his shit!” His depth of knowledge was undeniable, and it came through effortlessly in his selections and presentation. So, I reached out and invited him to put together a mix for Renegade Riddims—and luckily, he was up for it.

With no strict time constraints on this mix, he’s really been able to stretch out and showcase his full range. What he’s put together isn’t just a collection of tracks—it’s a proper journey, something that feels increasingly rare these days. A great DJ doesn’t just play tunes; they create an experience, introduce listeners to fresh sounds, and bring forgotten gems back into the spotlight. That’s exactly what Emerald Lotus does, and he does it brilliantly.

His mix features music from artists such as himself, Keeno, Telomic, Lenzman & Children of Zeus, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Calibre, Zero T, Urbandawn, Mefjus & Camo & Krooked, LSB and loads more spread over 1hr 50mins!

You can catch Emerald Lotus on DT Radio on DNB Day (which is the 4th Friday of every month) at 9pm!

Check out the mix below and download it for free here!

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Q&A:

Sum up this mix in 10 words…

A Jazzy, upbeat journey through the best Expressive Dance Music.

What’s your personal favourite track on it?

Personally, my favourite track in the mix is probably Magic by Clara Luzia and Kimyan Law. Such a perfectly delicate take on the Liquid DnB style.

What’s the special ingredient in this mix?

My personal special ingredient is not playing a single disposable tune. No tune in this mix is here just for a drop or double – every tune is worth having been played for at least 2 or 3 minutes. My personal rule is – if the track itself isn’t enough to make people dance for less than 2 minutes – you’ve missed the most basic aspect of DJing, which is picking good music which seamlessly flows. For me, a mix isn’t about the “specific points” throughout it. It’s about appreciating the whole journey from start to finish.

Tell us about your next release…

As you might have sussed out from my latest UKG Radio show, and the ending of this mix, I’ve been dabbling in a lot of UKG sounds recently. One track is this mix is being looked at by a big label – so I can’t say any more, but my next independant single looks to be an aggressive Swing arrangement behind a rugged Jungle/DnB beat. Sadly I couldn’t fit it quite in this mix to show off just yet, though.

What have you got coming up?

Weirdly enough, it’s all background stuff for me, right now. I’ve landed jobs making samples for a big sample pack creator, and I’m also doing some teaching at my old University. Music shouldn’t be about money, but the fact I’m not losing any money each month is helping keep the Lotus project floating more succinctly – even if the overall rate of output isn’t as likely to be as high as 2024.

When was the last time you actually raved?

I have two answers to this. The first is, I rave every time I mix in my room. I invite a friend over, or it might be just me – but I love every tune I play, and I love getting to choose the journey that I take. However, the last time I went out to rave at an official venue was seeing Sorrow and KOAN Sound at the Clock Factory in Bristol – Hands down the best music I’ve ever heard on a night out.

And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?

Nothing hugely special, I don’t think. I would prompt every listener to hear the details in the music. This mix isn’t meant to be a hard-core head banger from start to finish. It has jazzy bits, introspective bits, funky bits. Every 10-20 minutes, the vibe is changing. That, in my mind, is what brings true magic to an elongated musical performance.

TRACKLIST:

Emerald Lotus – Sunflowers

Rizla, Western Sea – She’s Cute

Keeno – Communications

Halogenix – Souldout

T.R.A.C, Random Movement, Adrienne Richards – Step Tune

Funkware – Saucealicious

Emerald Lotus – Professor Blues

Emerald Lotus – Ripples of Rosegold

Netsky, Babl Lemmens, Daddy Waku, Chantal Kashala – Everybody Loves The Sunshine

Zero T, Unitsouled, Onj, Ms. Naye – Twenty Three

Zero T, Onj, MANNY – Lifetime

Lenzman, Children of Zeus – Rain

GLXY, Visionobi, Hugh Hardie, Nu:Tone – Butterfly Effect (Nu:Tone Remix)

Dexcell – I Know

Dexcell, Ellie Mae – Never Free

Dexcell, In:Most, Lucy Kitchen – Truths Unspoken

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Calibre – Garden (Calibre Remix)

Hoax, Degs – Don’t Be Gone Too Long

Hybrid Minds, Brodie – Delete Our Love

Pola & Bryson – Things I Do

LSB, SpectraSoul – Rolling Sideways (SpectraSoul Remix)

LSB, Lenzman – The Hurting (Lenzman Remix)

Camo & Krooked – Last of the Tribe

Kimyan Law, Clara Luzia – Magic

Telomic – Nothing Hurts

Telomic – From The Sidelines

Emerald Lotus – Elixyr

Bensley, Emer Dineen – Hard Times

Unglued, Askel & Elere, Javeon – Changes

Document One, Dynamite MC – Lights Go Down

Emerald Lotus – Maestro

Unglued, Duskee – Minimalizm

Urbandawn, Tyson Kelly – Come Together

Urbandawn – Flashforward

skantia – Upside

Emerald Lotus – Vocodex

Annix, latesleeper – Substance (latesleeper Remix)

Mefjus, Camo & Krooked – Lies

Emerald Lotus – Move All Night

COPYCATT – Bare Your Soul

Defunk, Slynk – Bounce

Ekcle – Pearl Jigsaw

Opiuo, Texture Like Sun – Jelly

Slynk, Illvis Freshly – So Cool

Skope – Junk

KOAN Sound – Hustle Hammer

Culprate, Maksim MC – Nightmares VIP

Sammy Virji – Sinking Sailor

Ashdunn – Got Me

Emerald Lotus – 2cute4u [WIP DUBPLATE]

Emerald Lotus – Dreamland [WIP DUBPLATE]

Drinks On Me, Why So Low – Lights Go Down

Oppidan – Remember

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General Moses and LEIIYA join forces on dt weapons

25 February 2025 - Grahame Farmer

General Moses and LEIIYA join forces on dt weapons with their latest high-energy club weapon, ‘New Brunswick’, set for release on March 5th, 2025.

This electrifying track brings together General Moses’ rhythmic finesse with LEIIYA’s genre-bending sonic landscapes, creating a dynamic fusion of deep house grooves and pulsating energy that is tailor-made for peak-time dancefloors.

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Known for their boundary-pushing approach to electronic music, both artists showcase their strengths in this collaboration, weaving together rolling basslines, hypnotic synth layers, and an irresistible groove. The track captures the essence of underground club culture, offering an immersive listening experience that builds tension and releases into a dancefloor-shaking crescendo.

As part of DT Weapons’ growing catalog of forward-thinking releases, ‘New Brunswick’ (DTW026) stands as a must-hear for DJs and electronic music enthusiasts alike. Expect this club-ready anthem to make waves across global dance floors.

Exclusive premiere of ‘New Brunswick’—listen now on Data Transmission!

Grab it now on Traxsource!

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Hardy’s combines with Felmann on ‘Culture Vulture’

25 February 2025 - Grahame Farmer

French DJ/producers Hardy’s join forces with Felmann for an electrifying Tech House stomper as ‘Culture Vulture’ lands on Hustletrax, which is part of House of Hustle, this February 28th. The latest release on the label (HTX008) is a bold, groove-heavy track, blending techy rhythms, hypnotic melodies, and edgy vocal cuts to create a high-energy club weapon.

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Hailing from Bordeaux, Hardys has been making waves in the Parisian underground scene, carving out his sonic identity with a fusion of House and Tech House that drives dancefloors into a frenzy. Known for his explosive live sets and deep, infectious productions, he’s quickly becoming a name to watch. Teaming up with Felmann, the duo delivers a bass-fueled ride with a striking melodic hook that’s destined to command attention in DJ sets worldwide.

With pulsating beats and undeniable energy, ‘Culture Vulture’ is primed for peak-time play. A must-listen for Tech House fans, this one is set to set dancefloors alight.

🔥 Exclusive premiere of ‘Culture Vulture’—listen now on Data Transmission!

Grab it on Beatport!

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Crossbow makes a bold return to Spektre’s Respekt Recordings with ‘Delusion’

24 February 2025 - Grahame Farmer

New York-based techno powerhouse Crossbow makes a bold return to Spektre’s Respekt Recordings with her latest two-track EP, ‘Delusion’, dropping on 28th February 2025.

Known for her high-octane productions and relentless club energy, Crossbow has already made a mark on labels like Set About, Codex, and Reload Records, with her tracks earning spins from Adam Beyer and the global techno elite.

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Leading the charge on this release is ‘Delusion’, a peak-time acid-drenched techno weapon. Pounding kicks and thrashing hi-hats drive the intensity, while flickering acid lines and eerie synth bursts create an immersive, hypnotic atmosphere. The track is a sonic assault designed to ignite dark, sweat-drenched dancefloors, cementing Crossbow’s status as a force to be reckoned with in the techno scene.

Paired with the stripped-back, menacing groove of ‘Reverie’, this EP showcases Crossbow’s ability to craft deep, commanding soundscapes that push dancefloors into overdrive.

Listen to the exclusive premiere of ‘Delusion’ now on Data Transmission.
Crossbow’s ‘Delusion’ EP lands on Respekt Recordings on 28th February 2025.

Grab it on Beatport

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Back To Mine With Alex Banks

26 February 2025 - Martin Madigan

Alex Banks operates in an electronic world of his own. Drawing from the diverse styles of jungle, broken beat, techno and IDM, he cooks up scintillating sounds with grand architecture. Analogue machines are often at the heart of his work, and his boundary-pushing ideas have come across three experimental albums and plenty of EPs for labels like Max Cooper’s forward-thinking Mesh as well as Modeselektor’s Monkeytown and Ninja Tune. As such, he is a perfect fit for Sasha’s label where […]

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Back To Mine With Rohm

25 February 2025 - Martin Madigan

Rohm is a French electronic artist hailing from Martigues, near Marseille. Founder of RITMIN Records and the Techno Dayz collective, he’s been shaping the underground scene since 2018, organizing large-scale events that have drawn up to 2,000 ravers. His music, a fusion of melodic techno, progressive house, and deep house, is designed to create electric, emotive connections on the dancefloor. His debut album, ‘Éclat de Fête’, is an ambitious 20-track journey featuring 14 originals and six remixes from artists like […]

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Luca Guerrieri ‘Get Funky’ Double Vision Studio Records

18 February 2025 - Martin Madigan

Acclaimed Italian DJ / Producer, Luca Guerrieri had a big 2024 with his Fatboy Slim and Dan Diamond collab, ‘Role Model’ tearing up dance floors worldwide. Continuing on into 2025 with his energetic vibe, Luca kicks off DVS Records release schedule with the irresistible Funky House groover, ‘Get Funky’. Powered by punchy foot stomping beats, ‘Get Funky’ is centred around an infectious funky guitar lick, garnished with quirky synth rips and an animated vocal hook, as Luca delivers a playful […]

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Andre Espeut

17 February 2025 - Dan Prince

Accomplished singer Andre Espeut is one of the most in demand voices in soul, house music and latin fusion heading up bands such as Los Charly’s Orchestra, Afriquoi and Masterman. He’s sung Live for A listers including Princess Diana, Stella McCartney and Karl Lagerfeld as well as singing with Duran Duran and Terry Callier. Hugely prolific Andre has a new Remix album coming out with Inkswel on Compost Records as well as tracks with Sean McCabe and Birdee. His songs […]

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Solu Music & Gabby Law ‘Give Me Sunshine’ (Sundown Remix) Solu Music

13 February 2025 - Martin Madigan

Solu Music, the electrifying US outfit, team up once more with Florida’s captivating soul singer Gabby Law for their latest track, ‘Give Me Sunshine’. Kicking off 2025 with a fresh twist, their new ‘Sundown Remix’ giving a new spin on their original downtempo laid-back, soulful groover. Originally part of Howie Caspe’s Solu Music solo venture that blends electronic, R&B, and soul, this new remix adds a deeper, more dancefloor-friendly edge. Caspe and Law have already dropped five singles together, including […]

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