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Tinlicker feat. Hero Baldwin ‘I Started A Fire’

Artist: Tinlicker feat. Hero Baldwin
Title: I Started A Fire
Label: Pias Electronique
Cat. #: PIASR1589DS1X
Format: Digital
Release Date: 04.04.2025
Tracklist:
I Started A Fire

Dutch electronic giants and live artists Tinlicker release their new single ‘I Started A Fire’ featuring London-based producer Hero Baldwin, out April 4th on [PIAS]. The duo’s ability to connect emotionally with their collaborators as well as their audiences, beautifully showcased on their acclaimed last album ‘Cold Enough For Snow’, has made them a creative force.

Their signature sound weaves melodic elements with soulful vocals, evocative lyrics, heart-felt indie guitar and orchestral strands into danceable as well as listenable music. As well as their peerless catalogue of releases, Tinlicker have produced successful remixes for alt-J, deadmau5, Kosheen… With support from the likes of Billboard, DJ Mag, BBC Radio 1, SiriusXM, they continue to redefine electronic music.

‘I Started A Fire’: the yearning, sweet vocal begins its clear and heart-stirring singing of the emotional lyrics supported by evocative piano chord pairs, before the breaksy beat and lively percussion provide a contrast and danceability and sustained, horn-like chords supply background melody to the song.

Says Hero Baldwin: ‘This song is about the loss of trust and love, about someone who stands by and watches you fall apart just to protect their own pride. Working with Jordi and Micha, they seem to pull something out of me that resonates with my emotional landscape every time we make a song. I think it’s so important to feel creatively and emotionally secure and Jordi and Micha always afford me that privilege.’

The new single heralds Tinlicker’s April Coachella shows, marking the start of their prestigious European & North American Tour which also includes Paaspop NL, Lightning in a Bottle US, Brooklyn Mirage NYC, and London’s Live In The Park.

If you can’t get to see them, rumour has it they are working on a new album, something for us all to look forward to…

Lyrics:
How would you remember me?
We always had a love song.
If I lost you in the universe, would you know my face?
My face? I feel so alone in this place.

All you were, all you were he’s my waterfall.
I’m burning I’m burning alive
All you were, he’s my waterfall.
I’m burning, I’m burning alive.
All you were, he’s my waterfall.
I’m burning, I’m burning alive.

I started a fire
I started a fire
and it’s out of control

I started a fire, and it’s out of control
I started a fire, and I’m burning, I’m burning alive
This heart’s under fire to ashes that blow round and round
I started a fire, and I’m burning, I’m burning alive

I started a fire, and it’s out of control
I started a fire, and I’m burning, I’m burning. alive I started a fire, and it’s out of control
I started a fire, and I’m burning, I’m burning alive

More info:
https://tinlicker.ffm.to/istartedafire

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Sonic Wave Collective ‘Where The Light Breaks’

Artist: Sonic Wave Collective
Title: Where The Light Breaks
Label: Arketip Discs
Cat. #: AD007
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28.03.2025
Tracklist:
01. Kinetic Echoes
02. Resilience
03. Shared Textures
04. Arise
05. Arise (Forest On Stasys Remix)
06. Arise (Forest On Stasys Tribal Mix)

Buy link: https://arketipdiscs.bandcamp.com/album/where-the-light-breaks-2

Arketip Discs is a Barcelona-based vinyl and digital imprint co-founded by Spear and Makuto that has featured music by Reeko, Truncate, Temudo, ORBE, and Eduardo De La Calle.

After the memorable performance at Mostra festival, the electronic music group Sonic Wave Collective aka SWC, formed by the producers ABSIS, Cyklos and Spear, release their first vinyl record for Arketip Discs. SWC introduce a new avant-garde voice to the underground scene, weaving a mesmeric narrative that combines textures of introspective and refined techno with a very personal style.

This debut features six cuts that reveal the trio’s diversity of influences and sonic sophistication.

Forest on Stasys is a renowned Argentinian artist who not only runs Aura Sonora, and is Co-Founder of Danza Nativa, but has released music on Claudio PRC’s 012, Harmony Rec, and Fur:ther Sessions amongst others.

Beginning with “Kinetic Echoes,” a track that takes a classic approach, embodying the introspective essence of techno, with a solid and meticulously crafted structure that evokes depth without explicit nostalgia.

“Resilience” follows, and is the most energetic cut of the disc, which fluidly combines elements of dub and techno to create a track full of groove and a captivating rhythmic impulse.

“Shared Textures” is a reduced composition that unfolds with a constant but relentless pulse, weaving a subtly enigmatic atmosphere.

The fourth original track is titled “Arise,” and it’s an immersive and elegant piece, with delicate touches that drag the listener through complex layers of sound.

“Arise (Forest on Stasys Tribal Remix)” gets the first reimagining with this version, introducing elements of tribal and minimal techno, adding organic percussion and primitive rhythmic intensity to the original.

“Arise (Forest on Stasys Remix)” This midtime interpretation slows down the pace, enveloping the track with a more dense and atmospheric presence, while maintaining the captivating appeal of the original.

SWC offers a cohesive record full of nuances, which transitions between serenity and intensity, maintaining exceptional sound quality throughout the journey.

This release is available on vinyl, underscoring the project’s commitment to the physical and collectible aspects of electronic music culture.

Known for their commitment to emerging talent and high-quality productions, Arketip takes a step forward with this release, amplifying a new voice within the local and international techno scenes.

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Ilona Maras ‘Boomerang’

Artist: Ilona Maras
Title: Boomerang
Label: MJA the Vision
Cat. #: MJATV011
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28.03.2025
Tracklist:
01. Boomerang
02. 2 Left Shoes

Buy link: https://www.beatport.com/release/boomerang/4952557

Clif Jack’s record label, MJA the Vision, presents an explosive two-track techno EP by, Ilona Maras.

Ilona Maras is riding high after a recent EP on Alan Fitzpatrick’s We Are The Brave, which adds to an impressive catalogue that also includes music on other labels ranging from Frankyeffe’s Riot Recordings to Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth on Acid.

Based in Switzerland, Ilona Maras is well known within Zurich’s underground club scene, as she is a resident DJ at the city’s internationally renowned, Hive Club. Her style is an intoxicating blend of hammering drums and rousing synth lines that deliver a vigorous energy.

This is Ilona Maras’ second solo release on MJA the Vision, she has also contributed to one of the record label’s compilations, and continues to establish herself as one of the imprint’s core artists.

“Boomerang” opens the release with a pulsating bassline and rattling hi-hats, while rushing rave sirens sweep across the mix, and a stabbing melody delivers frantic tension. “2 Left Shoes” has deep chord stabs and smouldering pads leading to a tense breakdown, which introduces the track’s captivating vocal sample before the drums slam back in.

Music On presents Marco Carola at Pacha Ibiza (2) 3

Music On Announce Full Season at Pacha Ibiza

🍒 Italian house & techno titan Marco Carola will be joined by a world class mix of international names at his flagship residency

🍒 Each week the legendary artist serves up sounds from the cutting-edge to start the weekend in style

🍒 Highlights include Rüfüs Du Sol, Solomun, Black Coffee ANOTR, PAWSA, Jamie Jones, Vintage Culture,  The Martinez Brothers, Blond:ish, Dennis Cruz, Luciano, Loco Dice, Chris Stussy, and more

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Acclaimed house and techno tastemaker and Music On founder Marco Carola plays for a fifth consecutive season at Pacha Ibiza every Friday from 16 May to 9 October 2025 and now the list of stars joining him has been revealed. 

Carola is renowned for his electric sounds, and for his marathon sets. He has a dedicated following of in-the-know music lovers who make each event truly special. As well as his staple house and techno sound, he often veers into tech, minimal and deep grooves under the famous cherries and this season will be joined by another unmissable mix of guests.

Joining him will be; (A-Z) Ageless, Ahmed Spins, Ale De Tuglie, Andrea Oliva, ANOTR, Ben Sterling, Black Coffee, Blackchild, BLOND:ISH, Calvin Clarke, Camila Jun, Chambord, Chelina Manuhutu, Chris Stussy, Cloonee, Da Vid, Davide Squillace, Dennis Cruz, East End Dubs, Fabrice, Fleur Shore, Frank Storm, Franky Rizardo, Gordo, Honeyluv, Hot Since 82, Ilario Alicante, Jamie Jones, Jean Pierre, Jesse Calosso, Joey Daniel, Kesia, Kidoo, Leon, Loco Dice, Luciano, Mahony, Manda Moor, Mason Collective, Matteo Dentone, Max Dean, Miguelle & Tons, Nic Fanciulli, Paco Osuna, Pawsa, Prospa, Prunk, Rendher, Rossi, Rüfus Du Sol, Seth Troxler, Solomun, Sosa, The Martinez Brothers, Traumer, Vintage Culture, Wade.

Several of these artists are playing some standout back-to-back and B3B sets as listed below.

There will be no better place to be for lovers of real techno than Marco Carola’s iconic Music On parties at Pacha Ibiza every Friday this summer.

16 May
Marco Carola
Ilario Alicante
Franky Rizardo
Da Vid

23 May
Marco Carola
Paco Osuna
Hot Since 82 B2B Davide Squillace
Rendher

30 May
Marco Carola
East End Dubs B2B Rossi
Traumer
Fabrice

6 June
Marco Carola
Cloonee
Sosa B2B Ale De Tuglie

13 June
Marco Carola
Black Coffee
Andrea Oliva B2B Nic Fanciulli
Da Vid

20 June
Marco Carola
Wade
Chelina Manuhutu
Kesia

27 June
Marco Carola
Loco Dice
Manda Moor B2B Joey Daniel
Frank Storm

4 July
Marco Carola
ANOTR
Miguelle & Tons
Camila Jun

11 July
Marco Carola
Rüfus Du Sol
Chambord

18 July
Marco Carola
Dennis Cruz
Ilario Alicante
Ale De Tuglie

25 July
Marco Carola
Pawsa
Franky Rizardo
Calvin Clarke

1 August
Marco Carola
Chris Stussy
Mason Collective
Kiddoo

8 August
Marco Carola B2B Luciano B2B Loco Dice
Prospa
Yugo Sanchez

15 August
Marco Carola
Martinez Brothers
Davide Squillace B2B Joey Daniel
Jean Pierre B2B Jesse Calosso

22 August
Marco Carola
Gordo
Honeyluv
Fabrice

29 August
Marco Carola
Ilario Alicante
Blackchild
Leon

5 September
Marco Carola
BLOND:ISH
Ben Sterling
Ageless

12 September
Marco Carola
Solomun
Franky Rizardo
Ale De Tuglie

19 September
Marco Carola
Jamie Jones
Mason Collective
Calvin Clarke

26 September
Marco Carola
Seth Troxler
Ilario Alicante
Max Dean
Matteo Detone

3 October
Marco Carola
Luciano
Fleur Shore B2B Prunk
Mahony

9 October
Marco Carola
Vintage Culture B2B Franky Rizardo
Ale De Tuglie B2B Calvin Clarke

10 October
Marco Carola
Cloonee
Ahmed Spins
Da Vid

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ANII ‘Hello’

Artist: ANII
Title: Hello
Label: Truesoul
Cat. #: TRUE12182
Format: Digital
Release Date: 21.03.2025
Tracklist:
Hello

Even if we don’t know so much about ANII, we can notice from her Beatport artist page that her music got released on important labels such as Drumcode, fabric, Renaissance, while developing self projects called ANIITIME and TOO GOOD tO DIE. March signs ANII’s debut on Truesoul with the single ‘Hello’: that’s a captivating melodic house production which deserves some attention. A rich melange of boldly combined elements, with lively beats and a powerful dark undercurrent.

More info:
https://toolroom.lnk.to/HoldingOnTY


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Dee Montero feat. Elu ‘Fade Into Me’

Artist: Dee Montero feat. Elu
Title: Fade Into Me
Label: Futurescope
Cat. #: fsc018
Format: Digital
Release Date: 13.03.2025
Tracklist:
1) Fade Into Me feat. Elu (Vocal Mix)
2) Fade Into Me feat. Elu (Instrumental Mix)
3) Fade Into Me feat. Elu (Drums Mix)
4) Fade Into Me feat. Elu (Chilled Mix)

Deep dive into afro house: Futurescope shares an amazing interpretation curated by its creator Dee Montero, who adapts the Elu’s vocals into a charismatic instrumental. This theme titled ‘Fade Into Me’ brings some warmth in the beginning of this spring season, sharing round and embracing vibes. Aside to the ‘Vocal Mix’ the EP features three more versions to play with, arousing cool ideas for improvisations and dj mixes on the fly.

More info:
https://bfan.link/fade-into-me

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Kideko ‘Holding On’

Artist: Kideko
Title: Holding On
Label: Toolroom
Cat. #: TOOL1339
Format: Digital
Release Date: 07.03.2025
Tracklist:
Holding On

House music and its derivates: Toolroom Records keeps pushing this genre, allowing artists to share through its channels interesting styles and makings. Kideko gets released again on the Mark Knight’s label with the single ‘Holding On’, proposing his fascinating and spellbinding sound, mixing oldschool sounds with contemporary elements.

More info:
https://toolroom.lnk.to/HoldingOnTY

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Jerome Sydenham vs Cosmic Soldier ‘Deeplight / Black Dog’

Artist: Jerome Sydenham vs Cosmic Soldier
Title: Deeplight / Black Dog
Label: Planet E Communications
Cat. #: PLE65411
Format: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: 28.02.2025 (digital), 14.03.2025 (vinyl)
Tracklist:
A. Deeplight
B. Black Dog

Planet E Communications is a label founded in 1991 by Carl Craig, it holds a great catalog that contributed to shape, song after song, the roots of techno music. Legendary dj and producer Jerome Sydenham meets again Cosmic Soldier (alias used by Fatima Njai) for the creation of ‘Deeplight / Black Dog’, a small two tracker that features an intriguing and alternative vision of contemporary techno, far away from the mainstream styles. The release is already available on digital format, anyway the vinyl version is on the way to being sold this week. ‘Deeplight’ opens with a straight four to the floor drum loop, while industrial inspired synths and fxs interact with obscure vocal samples; as overall the result is muddy but thriving. Follows ‘Black Dog’ that plays a short string melody, which is heavily delayed on the tail: for sure we already heard something like this on many house tracks, that’s why it makes a huge contrast with the instrumental.

More info:
https://planetecommunications.bandcamp.com/album/deeplight-black-dog

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Boom Merchant ‘The Question’

Artist: Boom Merchant
Title: The Question
Label: Tribal Pulse
Cat. #: TRIP046
Format: Digital
Release Date: 07.03.2025
Tracklist:
01. The Question
02. The Question (Homma Honganji Remix)

Buy link: https://www.beatport.com/release/the-question/4929759

Boom Merchant continues his busy release schedule with a hardgroove techno single featuring a remix by Homma Honganji.

Currently living in Mexico, Boom Merchant is an Irish native that has developed a unique techno style that incorporates peak time elements with gritty percussion and samples influenced by jazz, soul, and hip hop.

This release comes via Boom Merchant’s record label, Tribal Pulse, but his music can also be heard on other respected outlets ranging from La La’s Brand New Records to T78’s Autektone. He is also a dynamic DJ whose techno sets include breakbeats and a range of moods that keep the dance floor locked in.

Homma Honganji is a Japanese artist that works regularly with Tribal Pulse alongside other imprints including Dolma Red and Rawsery.

The original mix of “The Question,” layers live congas and soulful vocal bursts with fluttering melodies and a grinding bass synth. Its free-flowing percussion rhythms have a gritty and organic aesthetic, which contrasts with deep synth pads and other electronic sounds. Homma Honganji’s remix is a chunked-up version with more focus on the bassline, and it uses sequenced percussion that streamlines the groove.

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Sandwell District ‘Dreaming’

Artist: Sandwell District
Title: Dreaming
Label: Point Of Departure
Cat. #: PODR012S2
Format: Digital
Release Date: 05.03.2025
Tracklist:
1. Dreaming
2. Hidden

The notorious and underground Sandwell District collective is set to return to the scene in late March, with a brand new album titled ‘End Beginnings’. During this waiting time the label Point Of Departure, which will host the whole opera, is sharing two extracts: ‘Dreaming’ and ‘Hidden’. Both the productions reveal an assage of the full soundscape, bringing back the audience to this kind of eclectic, obscure but introspective techno style. Right now it’s difficult to give a correlation between the past and the present of Sandwell District, anyway both the singles are catchy, intriguing and sumptuous.

More info:
https://ffm.to/sandwelldistrict-endbeginnings