News | La Clara Sofia Fuses Groove, Gaze & Gesture on Seductive New Single ‘Lança’
Posted by VMan on May 10, 2025
La Clara Sofia’s new single “Lança” is all about tension—specifically, the kind that charges the air when a glance becomes an invitation and a rhythm becomes a dare. Drawing from the swagger of samba-rock and the shimmer of disco, the track reimagines the Brazilian phrase “lançar a luva” (to throw down the glove) not as confrontation, but as seduction. It’s a challenge to move closer. To give in. To feel.
The track marks the first release from her upcoming EP Abrasa, due October 10, and it sets the tone with purpose. Built on playful basslines, rich percussion, and her unmistakable vocal phrasing, “Lança” isn’t just catchy—it’s embodied. Everything about it moves with grace, from the poetry in her lyrics to the flirtation in her delivery. It lands somewhere between Rita Lee and Ana Frango Elétrico, but La Clara’s mix of physicality and restraint feels wholly her own.
A live session video, filmed inside the Centre Culturel Irlandais, reveals just how much breath and spirit the song carries in its bones. Backed by Lucimara Bispo, Nicolas Fleury, and Lucy Miller, she reinterprets “Lança” with a stripped, soulful intimacy that makes the groove feel almost sacred. It’s also a clear look at the world La Clara Sofia is building—one where tradition and experimentation meet, always pulsing forward.
With “Lança,” La Clara Sofia isn’t just releasing a new single—she’s extending a hand. The invitation is clear. The dance has already started.
News | ‘Shake’ Is Martial Simon’s Most Playful Club Weapon Yet
Posted by VMan on May 10, 2025
Start with “The Hokey Pokey.” Now set it on fire. That’s essentially what Martial Simon’s done with his newest single “Shake,” out now on Liftoff Recordings. The track opens with familiar playfulness, but within seconds it’s driving straight into the kind of high-impact drop you’d expect from a peak-hour festival set.
Simon has always played with nostalgia, but “Shake” is pure confidence. It’s irreverent, absurd, and totally addictive. The production slaps with tight percussion, magnetic rhythm, and a touch of childlike glee twisted into something rowdy.
He’s been climbing steadily—14 million Spotify streams, massive TikTok engagement, and a growing remix résumé including Jared Leto’s “Seasons.” But “Shake” is something else: bold, absurd, and absolutely built for the rave.
News | Jules Liesl’s “Cherry” Remix Is Darker, Louder, and Ready to Burn Through the Floor
Posted by VMan on May 9, 2025
The sugar has melted. Jules Liesl just dropped the James Hurr & Karsten Sollors remix of “Cherry”, and it trades the flirt for full-body intensity. Everything’s tighter: the beat, the phrasing, the attitude. What was playful is now fully weaponized.
James Hurr and Karsten Sollors bring the club credentials—and it shows. Tribal rhythms meet clean bass programming. The remix is simple, direct, and aggressive in the best way possible. It hits like a set opener, but it finishes like a closer.
This release isn’t filler. It’s the backbone of a rollout that’s clearly built with intent: Traxsource chart placements, a heavy remix lineup, and Jules performing to thousands before even launching a second single. Most debuts start small. This one started with a mainstage.
And it’s not slowing down. Behind the scenes, Halogen is assembling something intentional and lasting. With visuals that sparkle, co-signs that matter, and producers who know how to deliver for crowds, Jules is no longer just a debut artist. She’s a growing presence in a genre that’s craving personality.
Albums, News | Devika & Michael Brook Weave Global and Personal Threads into ‘Wisteria’
Posted by VMan on April 15, 2025
Singer-songwriter Devika has released her latest single “Wisteria,” a Punjabi-language ballad created in collaboration with Grammy-nominated composer and producer Michael Brook. The single pairs Devika’s melodic vocal phrasing with Brook’s refined production, delivering a polished, emotionally restrained piece that merges South Asian influence with global ambient sensibilities.
The track is written entirely in Punjabi and centers on themes of longing and unresolved emotion. Michael Brook, known for his work with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on Night Song and contributions to film scores including Into The Wild and Brooklyn, brings his signature minimalist aesthetic to the production. Devika, recognized for her vocal work and previous collaborations with Bohemia, Holmes Ives, and Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, approaches the single with precision and tonal control.
“Wisteria” was developed as a studio collaboration between the San Francisco-based Devika and Brook, whose past output has received acclaim from outlets such as The Guardian and The New York Times. Speaking on the creative process, Devika stated, “Night Song is one of my all-time favorite albums. This collaboration was about creating something lasting.” Brook added, “Working with Devika reminded me how rewarding a true musical exchange can be.”
The single arrives alongside plans for submission in the Best Global Music Performance category for Grammy consideration. It follows Devika’s past placements on playlists such as The A-List: Indian Pop and compilation appearances on Buddha Bar XXIII.
Check out the song above.
News | Bad Nonno & Lucky Rose Set the Tone for 2025 with Hypnotic House Anthem “One More”
Posted by VMan on April 8, 2025
From the golden streets of France to international streaming platforms, Lucky Rose has been steadily lighting up the electronic world – now, they’re turning up the heat. Teaming up with the genre-blending producer Bad Nonno, the duo unleashes “One More,” a sleek, club-driven single packed with hypnotic rhythm and vocal firepower.
Bad Nonno, known for flipping genres like vinyl crates and stacking millions of streams along the way, has scored some serious wins over the years – from collaborations with DVBBS to that funk-laced reimagination of Diana Ross’s “Upside Down.” Lucky Rose, a mainstay in Canada’s dance scene, are no strangers to crafting dancefloor bait either. With nearly 100 million streams and tracks like “The Way You Want Me” and “Wild One” hitting Gold status, they continue to make a massive impact on the scene.
“One More” is a glowing collision of their worlds. Described by Lucky Rose as a “vibey house banger at its finest,” the track completely hypnotizes. Bad Nonno puts it simply: “A song you have to play one more time.” Driven by thick basslines, alluring vocal samples, and percussion that bumps like strobe lights in motion, the single builds a space that’s as inviting as it is explosive.
If this is just the beginning of their synergy, house heads should buckle up.
News | Zack Martino Ignites a New Era with Dusk Till Dawn Records ‘Let You Go’
Posted by VMan on April 4, 2025
Zack Martino has long made a name for himself in the melodic corners of the electronic scene—pairing emotional pull with club-ready energy across tracks like “Mood,” “Crave U,” and “Make Me Yours.” With millions of streams and a steady presence in DJ rotations, his sound has grown more focused and fluid with every release. Now, he’s leveling up with the launch of his own label, Dusk Till Dawn Records, built as a home for deeper, more introspective shades of house and techno.
The label’s first release, “Let You Go,” sets that intention in motion. It’s a clean, late-night track with tight basslines and airy vocals, wrapped in a subtle, simmering atmosphere that favors feeling over flash. The song doesn’t aim to peak—it aims to stay, drawing listeners in through flow rather than force.
With Dusk Till Dawn, Martino is not just curating sound—he’s creating space. It’s a move that reflects both his growth as an artist and his instinct to build something that lasts beyond the drop. The focus is clear, and so is the direction.
News | DJ Manifesto Blends Violin and Bass with Uplifting Force on “Find Our Way Back”
Posted by VMan on April 2, 2025
Find Our Way Back,” the newest single from DJ Manifesto featuring Madison Gil, brings together emotive songwriting, cinematic violin, and dynamic electronic production. The track focuses on themes of resilience and self-realignment, carried by Gil’s expressive vocal and Manifesto’s polished arrangement. “This track is about hitting reset—finding the strength to rise, realign, and step back into the person you were always meant to be,” he shared.
The release arrives amid a packed performance schedule. DJ Manifesto recently delivered a halftime set for the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena and performed at MGM’s Michelob ULTRA Arena earlier that same week. In March, he extended his reach to Japan with shows at The Pink Kyoto in Kyoto and Neverland Tokyo in Shibuya City, continuing a global tour that also touched down in Hawaii under his Moody alias.
Manifesto’s approach to live performance blends live violin with bass-heavy electronic music, reflecting his background in classical training and early exposure to DJ culture. Picking up the violin at age five and spinning his first event at 11, he’s spent years refining a hybrid style that moves fluidly between genres and settings.
Now based in Las Vegas, DJ Manifesto is seemingly only going up for here as he brings fresh ideas to the table and continues build out great concepts through his unique medium.
Upcoming Performances:
April 5th – Zebbie’s Garden (Nightclub) @ Washington DC
April 12 – Eleven Nightclub – Salt Lake City
April 18- 26th – Asia Tour – including performance at Atsugi Spring Festival at Atsugi Navy Base in Kanagawa Japan (US Military Base)