Electronic | Muslija’s ‘Balladish’ EP Delivers a Refined Take on Deep House
Posted by VMan on August 9, 2025
The Balladish EP, released July 25, 2025 on DRESDÖN Records, presents New York-based producer and DJ Muslija’s distinctive take on modern house music. The EP balances heartfelt songwriting with sleek production, creating a collection of tracks that move effortlessly between introspection and dancefloor energy.
The title track, “Balladish,” offers a contemplative soundscape marked by emotional depth and refined electronic textures. Meanwhile, “Flow” contrasts with rhythmic drive and shimmering layers, providing a dynamic balance that sustains the EP’s momentum.
Muslija’s sound draws from his Albanian-Filipino heritage and the vibrant New York electronic scene. His work with the House Hats Collective, known for deep minimal tech house grooves, further shapes his style.
Balladish marks a excellent step forward in Muslija’s career, setting the stage for great things to come in the very near future.
Albums | Senior Dunce Drops New Single, “City Centre”
Posted by VMan on July 23, 2025
Korean-born electronic artist Senior Dunce makes a powerful entrance with his new single “City Centre,” a pulse-raising dance cut drenched in emotional depth. Known until now as a sound designer, educator, producer, and former club owner, Senior Dunce takes the spotlight as a solo artist — and proves he has plenty to say, and dance about.
Blending groovy rhythms, fast house textures, and an undercurrent of personal reflection, “City Centre” isn’t just made for the dancefloor — it’s a beat-driven memoir of belonging, memory, and miscommunication. Inspired by his time living in Liverpool, the track traces the emotional terrain of being a foreigner, navigating both cultural and linguistic gaps. A pivotal mispronunciation — “centre” as “centray” — became a moment of connection with his local Scouser friends, a shared laugh that anchored him in unfamiliar territory.
“Those were the days I felt completely lost yet deeply cared for,” Senior Dunce shares. “I couldn’t sleep many nights, overwhelmed by my outsider identity. But my friends helped me feel seen — and that feeling is immortalized in this track.”
Electro | Garvin’s Doggz’ Funk EP Marks a Stylish Evolution in House and Tech
Posted by VMan on July 18, 2025
Garvin’s Doggz’ Funk EP, released by Get Busy Records, presents a confident expression of his musical direction. The two-track project features funk-driven rhythms and thoughtful production, reflecting his commitment to quality and consistency. Tracks like the title song and “The Underground” are designed to resonate in both club settings and attentive listening environments.
With previous releases on labels such as Mr. Nice Guy, Higher Viibrations, and Wet Signal, Garvin has built a respected career. His upcoming projects on Psicodelica and Jack City Records indicate a continuing upward path. Beyond production, his leadership in DRESDÔN Events and the soon-to-launch DRESDÔN Records highlights his dedication to the broader music community.
Garvin’s DJ sets, characterized by vinyl-era technique and focus on pacing, underscore his professional approach. Supporting well-known artists and maintaining a steady release schedule, Garvin solidifies his role as a key figure in contemporary house music.
Albums | Denver-based DJ/producer/multi-instrumentalist Boogie Lights drops genre-defying LP DISCO DANCE THERAPY
Posted by VMan on January 8, 2025
Boogie Lights, the visionary producer/DJ/drummer and frontman of the dynamic 10-piece ensemble The Boogie Bunch, is thrilled to celebrate the release of his debut album, DISCO DANCE THERAPY.
DISCO DANCE THERAPY showcases Boogie Lights‘ genre-blending mastery across 11 tracks, taking listeners on a journey through his artistic identity – a sonic ethos influenced by house, disco, funk, bass, soul, and hip-hop. Featuring contributions from members of The Boogie Bunch—a rotating ensemble of talented musicians on saxophone, guitar, keys, soulful vocals, and more—the album acutely reflects Boogie Lights’ creative philosophy: by combining empowering lyrics and rhythms that inspire listeners to embrace the moment and dance through life’s challenge, Boogie Lights spotlights music’s transformative power to uplift and heal.
“The concept of DISCO DANCE THERAPY relates to the relationship between music and mental health. The theory of dance therapy is referenced in the title track, how sometimes ‘all you need is a beat to get back on your feet.’ The album is an uplifting expedition through indie, funk, disco, and house led by empowering lyrics focused on mental wellness, spreading love to the universe, and living in the moment.” – Boogie Lights
The album highlights a bevy of vocalists from The Boogie Bunch, including Denver’s soul queen DZIRAE GOLD, hip-hop savant Deezy Le Phunk, Shawn Dunbar (Hereami), and special guest Montel Moore. Boogie Lights also lends his voice to select tracks, supported by a lineup of stellar musicians: Rix (Ricky Feria) on guitar, Chando on keys/synth, Ty Piña on saxophone, Ben Suarez from The Hip Snacks on bass, and Daniel Colbert on violin.
This collective effort imbues an authentic, infectious energy into the album, resulting in a singular fusion Boogie Lights has coined Electronic Dance Funk (EDF) – a seamless blend of live funk and electronic dance music
Albums | P.O.U x Scott Forshaw drop progressive house rework of “Castles In The Sky”
Posted by VMan on July 2, 2024
Melodic house duo P.O.U have teamed up with Scott Forshaw (Armada / Toolroom) to
deliver a progressive house rework of ‘Castles In The Sky’. Originally a No.3 UK hit for Ian
Van Dahl in 2001, this powerful new version is darker and more club-ready than its predecessor
and lands on the chart-topping Perfect Havoc, just in time for summer.
P.O.U – formerly known as Product Of Us – are Damion Hess and DAYL, two formidable DJs
and producers in their own right. As P.O.U, the duo coined their progressive sound on signings
to Anjunabeats, Nora En Pure’s Purified Records and Miss Monique’s Siona Records,
culminating in three Beatport No.1’s. Their underground sound has been a hit with the
respected outfit, Tale Of Us, who regularly dropped P.O.U’s ‘Just A Little More Love’ at their
Afterlife residency at Hï Ibiza. With residencies this summer at Destino Pacha Ibiza, Eden
Ibiza, and Ministry Of Sound, P.O.U will have crowds in the palm of their hands when they
arrive with this new single.
Joining P.O.U on ‘Castles In The Sky’ is Scott Forshaw, a DJ and producer who stands outs as
one of the foremost artists in the Middle Eastern dance music scene, thanks to his long standing
residency at key Dubai nightspot, Zero Gravity. Scott’s festival-sized productions have
streamed over 15 million times on labels also including Ultra and Perfect Havoc, clocking up
support from KISS FM to David Guetta. Beyond his solo endeavors, Scott has co-production
credits with renowned artists such as John Newman, Altego, Black Caviar, and more, further
enhancing his quality studio prowess across the industry.
As can be expected from these current artists, ‘Castles In The Sky’, takes a fresh approach from
its commercial trance origins. The vocal is used in subtle, hypnotic doses, allowing the focus to
remain on the track’s reverberating bassline and euphoric horns. With both hands-in-the-air and
head-down dancing appeal, this progressive house version will no doubt find its way into sets
this summer across the White Isle and beyond.
With a bigger sound and bigger energy than ever before, an exciting year lies ahead for the
independent label, Perfect Havoc, as it also lines up cuts from Oliver Nelson & Tobtok, Charlie
Hedges, and more. Now in its 9th year, Perfect Havoc continues to define crossover house
music and to build on over 10 billion global streams, six UK Top 20 singles and multiple
platinum, gold, and silver awards.
Albums | PS1, Jack Kelly & Bertie Scott create deep house magic on ‘After Dark’
Posted by VMan on May 31, 2024
New York City native and hitmaking producer PS1 joins forces with rising Belfast talent Jack Kelly on the emotive deep house cut, ‘After Dark’. Released on their label and management home, Perfect Havoc, ‘After Dark’ features the sublime vocals and writing talents of BBC Introducing “one to watch”, Bertie Scott and is altogether a stunning piece of work.
Starting out aged just 15, the Belfast-born music producer Jack Kelly began his journey by remixing the hits of the moment and uploading them to Soundcloud. Fast forward to the present and Kelly has coined his own distinct sound; a modern and futuristic style of deep house music, coupled with melodic lines and indelible toplines. Success came with singles ‘Backwards’ and ‘Driving’, earning him fans in Nicky Romero, R3HAB and Sam Feldt, and radio support from BBC Radio 1 and KISS FM. Most recently, his debut on acclaimed label Selected, ‘Into The Bloom’ with Tobtok, crashed the 3.5million streams barrier, pushing Kelly further on the trajectory to becoming his nation’s brightest rising star.
PS1, also known as Peter Conigliaro, experienced a remarkable ascent in his music career. He made history with his debut single ‘Fake Friends (feat Alex Hosking)’ on Perfect Havoc in 2020, as the sole debut artist release in the UK tosecure A-list placements on Radio 1, KISS, and Capital, going on to chart at No.19 in the UK Official Charts. This infectious vocal house track set the stage for a series of high-quality singles, including ‘Life Goes On’ which achieved BPI Silver status, plus releases on Sony, Spinnin’ and Selected. With over 62m global streams and club residencies across the States, PS1 has also gone on to collaborate with Mistajam and Digital Farm Animals, and remix for Elton John & Dua Lipa, Nathan Dawe & KSI, and Becky Hill.
For alt-pop artist and producer Bertie Scott, he’s no stranger to working alongside Jack Kelly having appeared on Kelly’s 2023 single ‘Backwards’ on Perfect Havoc. Described by BBC Introducing as “electro-pop with hooks you’ll be remembering for weeks”, Bertie Scott clocked over 34 million Spotify streams in just one year with releases via Ultra, Monstercat, and the Nitro/Sony released ‘Whistle’; Scott’s fresh take on Flo Rida’s hit alongside Laidback Luke and Tribbs. With support from Martin Garrix, KSHMR and Don Diablo, and more exciting collabs in the pipeline, the Bertie Scott sound looks to keep on spreading.
Together this trio have created some dance music magic on ‘After Dark’. Its minimal, pulsating rhythm is captivating from the very opening as Bertie Scott’s vocals take centre stage. It pushes forward with a slow and hypnotic beat, gently building up the smooth grooves into a beautifully constructed deep house arrangement, like only Jack Kelly knows how.
There’s lots more in the pipeline from Perfect Havoc for the rest of the year with tracks landing from P.O.U & Scott Forshaw, Tobtok & Oliver Nelson and much more. Now in its 9th year, Perfect Havoc continues to push the envelope of crossover house music and to build on over 10 billion global streams, six UK Top 20 singles and multiple platinum, gold, and silver awards.
Electronic | Volaris Drops “Close To You” on New Label HORIZN
Posted by VMan on January 17, 2024
Breakout artist Volaris steps into 2024 with a bang in “Close To You,” the first release on his brand new label imprint, HORIZN. “Close To You” is available now.
“Close To You” is an alluring journey through synth-told stories. Clocking in at just under six minutes, the track showcases Volaris’ signature style – a fusion of scintillating synths flanked with raw energy that has become a true sonic trademark for the rising star. “Close To You” is followed by a Simon Doty remix on February 15 via HORIZN.
“HORIZN is a platform to push boundaries and redefine the melodic house and techno experience,” said Volaris. “’Close To You’ is about making the most of each day and realizing one of the most important things in life is the connection with others: family, friends and the music community.”
Listen to “Close To You” on Spotify.