Afro House
Little Talk with Zakes Bantwini
A sensation in South Africa since his single ‘Osama’ went viral on South African Twitter, Zakes Bantwini has reached dizzying heights going on to be booked across Spain, Portugal, Dubai, Bali and more. His magnus opal album ‘Ghetto King’ gained him various awards including two South African Music Awards (SAMAs) for highest airplay and best... Read more »
Premiere: Monkey Safari soothe on Get Physical, transforming Helsloot’s ‘One Step’ into heavenly house lullaby
Brothers Sven and Lars, AKA Monkey Safari, are mainstays of Europe’s underground house scene. They have long dealt in atmospheric house music but have continually evolved with each new outing on labels like their own Good Vibes From Paradise, Get Physical and many more. As DJs, they have taken their expressive grooves everywhere, from Time... Read more »
Prima Lux mixed by Hoax (BE)
Hoax (BE) is a Belgian electronic producer and DJ with a glowing reputation for his work in afro-house, melodic house, and deep techno. Known for his emotive, melody-driven sound and seamless production, Hoax (BE) has released on notable labels such as Sony Belgium, HoTL Records, Electronic Nature, Loud Memory, Thrive, Warner, and Cavo Paradiso. 2023... Read more »
Select Cuts 317 mixed by Hyenah
Marseille tastemaker Meloko is well regarded in the house world with a blend of Afro and organic styles on labels such as MoBlack and AZZUR. He takes great inspiration from his location on the South Coast of France with its gentle breeze, diverse cultures, and lapping waves. Konvex (FR) is also an AZZUR label regular... Read more »
Prima Lux mixed by Konvex (FR)
Marseille tastemaker Meloko is well regarded in the house world with a blend of Afro and organic styles on labels such as MoBlack and AZZUR. He takes great inspiration from his location on the South Coast of France with its gentle breeze, diverse cultures, and lapping waves. Konvex (FR) is also an AZZUR label regular... Read more »
Premiere: M.E.M.O. & SIS join forces on Get Physical with alluring, authentic Afro vibes on ‘Nao’ EP
Underground mainstays M.E.M.O. and SiS combine forces on the new ‘Nao’ EP, out via Get Physical. Both tracks explore rich, organic, Afro house styles. Malaga’s M.E.M.O. has already topped the Beatport Electronica charts this year with his gem ‘Forgether’ with Thimble and it comes after many other stylish sounds on home label Mobilee. He has... Read more »
Premiere: Einmusik soothes on KIANA with soulful vocals and sunrise vibes on ‘Hypnotized’
Afrobeats meet mystic pop in Einmusik’s latest track, ‘Hypnotized.’ The slowed down sonic haze of this soulful music invites listeners into a world of detox, perfect for a sunrise dance session. With vocals that exude power and love, this experimental song is a true spectrum of electronic music. Get ready to be mesmerized by the... Read more »
Prima Lux mixed by Goeran Meyer
True to his distinctive sound, label boss Goeran Meyer brings a unique sense of style to his music by keeping it deep while exploring the cinematic soundscape he enjoys so much. His approach is to always start with a journey, the context of how the sounds unfold is as important as the music itself as... Read more »
Premiere: Fiona Kraft & Lazarusman team up on Non Merci Music with elegant and edgy ‘Man Oh War’
Fiona Kraft has had a busy summer playing all across Europe at places like Hi Ibiza and taking her unique sounds with her. They are a blend of myriad styles from afro to deep house via tech and progressive and have made her one of the scene’s brightest stars in recent years. She was a... Read more »
When We Dip XYZ & Le Livart present Meera in Montréal on September 27th
Fresh off her latest release ‘Stikk’ on Crosstown Rebels, which we premiered on When We Dip, Meera is taking the world stage by storm. In the last year, the Norwegian artist established herself as one of the most exciting newcomers in the global house scene, with outings on Vinyl On Demand, Crosstown Rebels and a... Read more »