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Renaissance announce their first ever various artists (V/A) EP!

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Alex Gelevski
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Renaissance are delighted to announce their first ever various artists (V/A) EP!

It may seem strange to say that, but it’s true, in all of the brand’s near thirty-year history, it has never dipped its toe in the water of V/As. The ‘Merin’ EP (FYI, Merin is Yoruba for four) will – you guessed it – always feature four key cuts from the planet’s best and marks its debut with a diverse haul that looks across three continents to present a multi-genre package.

Freshly minted from his Øostil partnership, Mexico’s HeÎk demonstrates his solo-studio prowess with ‘Eunoia’, a powerful, yet beautiful melodic techno ride; Holland’s Rob Hes provides ‘Undivided’, which has a similar style and feel so we guess you could consider it a Europe vs South America MH&T-showdown. The winner, of course, is entirely up to you!

The other half of the package goes solely to Canada and comes courtesy of three of the Montreal’s brightest talents – UNDERHER & Shades Of Blk and Woe. UNDERHER’s collaboration with Shades Of Blk, ‘Yesterday’, further confirms his status as one of the finest vocal-driven producers at work today; featuring the haunting vocals of Eleonora, the track walks the deft line between deep and organic, and will likely find favour with both camps. Woe on the other hand, takes things into indie territory with ‘Episode’, a twisted, dark, arp-infused composition that will no doubt delight and terrify in equal measure.

Early supporters of the ‘Merin’ EP include Dubfire, Dave Seaman, Fur Coat, Pig & Dan, Hernan Cattaneo, Soul Button, Claude Von Stroke, Anthony Pappa, BLANCAh, 8Kays, Julian Wassermann, and Raphael Mader.

Listen to the tracks below.

Paul Woolford & Amber Mark link up on new single ‘HEAT’

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Andry Bosk
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Omnipresent dance music favourite ​Paul Woolford has joined forces with ​Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter ​Amber Mark​ on the new single ‘​HEAT’​, out ​now via Ministry Of Sound.

The song exudes alchemy and is also co-written by Celeste, forming a powerhouse wild-combination of talent.

A soaring, optimistic anthem that perfectly embodies Woolford‘s trademark touches — ‘HEAT‘ expertly combines rousing piano chords and dramatic strings with ​Amber ​Mark​’s soul-drenched vocals – instilling a sense of hope and yearning for summer months.

It marks ​Woolford​’s first single release of 2021 and follows his recent reworks for Dua Lipa, New Order and multi-disciplinary designer/artist Virgil Abloh.

After a career-defining 2020, ​Paul Woolford steps up into the new year with arguably his finest anthem yet.

Listen to the track below.

Monolink releases his brand new track ‘The Prey’

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Marco Di
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Monolink Portrait Berlin, Kreuzberg, 2021

With a forced hiatus in international touring casting a shadow over the past twelve months, Monolink has been channelling his boundless creativity by dedicating an unprecedented amount of time into doing what he enjoys most – writing music.

Riding a remarkable wave of success off the back of his two huge 2020 singles (Sinner and Otherside) the celebrated German producer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist now looks to emulate this endeavour into 2021, with the announcement of his next mesmerising offering, The Prey.

Out now via Embassy One, Ultra Records and Sweat It Out, The Prey is the third stunning single to be taken from Monolink’s upcoming sophomore studio album, and one which sees Steffen explore an increasingly despondent and melancholic timbre to its two predecessors.

Transporting listeners into his own reflective dimension of sonic exploration, Monolink’s beautiful harmonies are tempered by chugging down-tempo beats and warped analog synthesizers, with Steffen’s unmistakable topline and trademark lyrics of human iniquity forming the backbone of the narrative.

Speaking about the concept behind the record, Monolink commented:

“The Prey’ is a story of seduction, of using each other. It’s a story of projection, of only seeing yourself in the other. It’s a story of realization, of waking up from a dream”.

Rooted in a guitar-focused musical background, Monolink has managed to remain one of the most dynamic melodic techno selectors on the scene, tastefully straddling the fence of electronic producer and live singer-songwriter – incorporating the beat and groove of electronic music into his compositions, creating the ultimate examples of melodic dance music.

Listen to the track below.

Maxim Lany announces debut artist album and releases new album single: ‘Shadows’ (feat. Nathan Nicholson)

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Alex Gelevski
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Maxim Lany

When trying to process the pure emotion that overflows the mind in challenging times, it is all but uncommon for people to resort to music. For both listeners and creators, it has the ability to help put things in perspective and shed the negative in favor of the positive.

Music has been having a similar effect on Maxim Lany during these lockdown times, so much so that he saw fit to put together an entire album full of hope and positivity. And that musically inspired story starts today with the release of ‘Shadows‘ (feat. Nathan Nicholson), which coincides with the announcement of Maxim‘s first-ever artist album to be released later this year: ‘Closer, You’re Not Alone‘.

A signature Maxim Lany track set to shine on its creator’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Shadows‘ is as captivating as they come. An outpouring of vocal emotion strengthened by the gorgeous strings and melodic layers underneath, this collaboration with Nathan Nicholson strikes a perfect balance between light and dark for the ultimate listening experience.

Maxim Lany: “The concept of my debut album stems from the realization that all people struggle with the situation we find ourselves in. I felt that I could make music in order to help others as well as myself, in order to show them that they weren’t alone in this. ‘Closer, You’re Not Alone’ is about bringing people together in a closed world and using music to focus on the positives. I hope this new single with Nathan Nicholson means a step in the right direction for a lot of people in that regard.”

Nathan Nicholson: “To me this tune is about someone that you hold close whether they’re in this world or not – their presence is always felt. “Someone up there is your four leaf clover”

Listen to the track below.

Jan Blomqvist reveals stunning remix for Mako’s ‘Roller Coaster’

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Marco Di
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2020 was a career-defining year for the talented artist, producer and musician, Mako. His highly-anticipated sophomore album, Fable, was released in mid-December after a slew of lead singles throughout the year.

Met with much critical acclaim and streaming numbers to boast, Mako prepares to continue the momentum with an album of intriguing remixes that allow the listener to enjoy Fable in a reimagined way.

Kicking off the remix album is German producer Jan Blomqvist, known for his melodic compositions and techno-inspired club tracks, he lends his signature style to ‘Roller Coaster’ and flips the original into a deeper club offering. Out now via Ultra Records, Jan Blomqvist’s remix of ‘Roller Coaster’ is available to stream now across streaming platforms.

Capitalizing on the somber essence of the original, Jan Blomqvist’s remix weaves melodic deep house sensibilities into ‘Roller Coaster’. Mako’s strong original composition remains audibly relevant while Jan Blomqvist transforms the melody into a euphonic and driving soundscape with additional instrumentals.

While the original treads on the lines between genres, the remix highlights the scintillating electronic elements as it leads the listener on a sonic roller coaster. The four-minute remix was designed with the dancefloor in mind, as Blomqvist effortlessly captivates with his club-ready cut.

Fable marked a monumental moment for Mako as he revealed his most personal body of work to-date. Maximizing his vast musical background, each composition offered a unique contribution to his eleven-track sophomore album. Following the release of Fable, Mako kicked off 2021 on a high note with his breathtaking collaboration with Lindsey Stirling, ‘Lose You Now’. Stirling called upon Alex Seaver to lend his undeniable songwriting and vocal talent to her original instrumental-only track ‘Guardian’. The single has quickly amassed over a million streams in less than a month since its release.

As he continues the sharp trajectory of his sophomore album, Mako gears up to reveal twelve new renditions to add to his immaculate catalogue. Set for release on March 12, 2021, the Fable remix album promises many intriguing offerings from talented producers around the world.

Listen to the track below.

Eats Everything Remixes OBSKÜR’s ‘Bayside’ on FFRR

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Andry Bosk
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Newcomers OBSKÜR have seriously been making waves with their latest track ‘Bayside’ released on FFRR at the end of 2020. Since its release it has generated almost 12 million combined streams and in the last weeks been added to BBC Radio 1’s B list, hotly tipping OBSKÜR as artists to watch.

Now, as the track grows and progresses, UK dance music favourite Eats Everything steps up to provide his rework.

With the pair firmly championed across Radio, ‘Bayside‘ has seen prime time play from Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Danny Howard, Jaguar on BBC Introducing and been made ‘Tune Of The Week’ on both Arielle Free & Nick Grimshaw‘s shows.

OBSKÜR have also since made an appearance on Mista Jams‘ Capital Dance show as he invited them on to get to know the young producers and talk ‘Bayside‘.

‘Bayside‘ features a vocal sample from A.D.O.R‘s classic ‘One For The Trouble‘. It’s filled with 909 drum machines & stabbing synths, very much sitting in the upper realms of hard-hitting house that’s at the forefront of the Dublin’s underground music scene.

In true Eats Everything fashion, he’s put a fun and choppy house spin in his rework of ‘Bayside‘, retaining the upbeat nature of the original, pushing the track further into the next realm of dance music.

Listen to the remix below.

Tone Depth is back on Afterlife with brand new 3 track EP ‘Walls’

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Marco Di
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The Canadian DJ and producer Tone Depth is back on Tale of Us’ super-powerful record label, Afterlife with three transcendent cuts.

Focused on fusing organic sounds and textures with an electronic foundation, Tone Depth returns with a follow-up to, ‘Ibn Sina‘, his outing on the third Realm of Consciousness compilation.

The title track ‘Walls‘ entices us into Tone Depth‘s ethereal world, as the pulsating rhythm and electrifying atmosphere is complemented by Gorj‘s emotionally-charged vocals.

Tone Depth

Once you step into the airy embrace of this alternate dimension, you encounter ‘Nero‘, a track that is defined by its sombre tone and highly affecting arrangement – goosebumps incoming.

Lastly, ‘Terra‘ takes us into that strange purgatory between euphoria and melancholy, encouraging complete detachment from the physical realm…

Listen to the EP below!

Above & Beyond releases ALPHA 9 remix of ‘Good For Me’ ft. Zoë Johnston

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Alex Gelevski
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Above & Beyond and Artem Stolyarov are together again on the ALPHA 9 remix of ‘Good For Me’ (feat. Zoë Johnston).

‘Good For Me’ was first released on Above & Beyond’s debut album ‘Tri-State’, which celebrates its fifteenth anniversary in March 2021. Featuring the ethereal voice of long-time collaborator Zoë Johnston, it is one of Above & Beyond’s best-loved anthems.

Whether he’s ARTY or ALPHA 9, Artem is one of Anjuna’s brightest stars. His ALPHA 9 project went from strength to strength in 2020: highlights include the ‘Stellar EP’, ‘Everywhere I Go’ and ‘All That I Can’.

ALPHA 9 contributed three tracks to Anjunabeats Volume 15, Above & Beyond’s marquee release of the year. Artem’s recent 20 Years Of Anjunabeats mix featured some of his best work as ARTY and ALPHA 9 from the last decade, plus selections from Andrew Bayer, Mat Zo, Grum, and Jaytech.

Artem previously remixed Above & Beyond and Zoë Johnston’s ‘My Own Hymn’, from the trio’s 2018 studio album ‘Common Ground’. ALPHA 9’s take on ‘Good For Me’ is a faithful update of an evergreen classic.

The ALPHA 9 remix of Above & Beyond and Zoë Johnston’s ‘Good For Me’ is out now on Anjunabeats.

Listen to the track below.

Faithless & Mala Rodríguez team up on ‘Necesito A Alguien’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Faithless

Faithless’s poignant second single ‘I Need Someone’, which quickly became a fan favourite on their acclaimed album ‘All Blessed’, receives a powerful update courtesy of double Latin Grammy Award-winning Spanish rapper Mala Rodríguez.

Full of emotion, on ‘Necesito a alguien’ (‘I Need Someone’), Spanish superstar Mala Rodríguez‘s beguiling and haunting vocal perfectly complements Nathan Ball’s sublime original vocal. With its themes of loneliness and isolation, ‘Necesito a alguien’ (‘I Need Someone’) couldn’t be more relevant to these current times.

Mala Rodríguez was the first (and only) female artist to win both Best Urban Album and Best Urban Song at the Latin Grammy Awards. Her extensive catalogue has garnered her a multitude of fans, including Barack Obama, who featured Mala Rodríguez’s ‘Tengo Un Trato’ in his 2015 Summer Spotify Playlist.


Mala Rodriguez has toured globally and has collaborated with a range of artists that include Romeo Santos, Nelly Furtado, Calle 13, Ibeyi, and Tego Calderon and her recent tracks with Juan Magan (‘Usted’), Beatriz Luengo (‘Caprochosa’) and Ibeyi (‘Me Voy’) have all gone Platinum.

‘I Need Someone’ is the second single released from Faithless’s first studio LP in 10 years, ‘All Blessed’, out now on BMG and winning rave reviews from press and fans alike. Featuring in several Best Albums Of 2020 lists, ‘All Blessed’ charted at No.6 in the Official Album Chart and No.1 in the Dance Album Chart and No.1 in the Independent Album Chart.

Listen to the track below.

Tritonal, Dylan Matthew & Au5 share acoustic version of “Happy Where We Are”

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Alex Gelevski
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tritonal

Since 2011, Tritonal has pushed the boundaries and sounds of electronic music. And now, almost a decade later, they continue to create astounding progressive and upbeat singles that always make a lasting impression with the listener.

However, after “Happy Where We Are” was released in 2020 to rave reviews from listeners, the Texas duo decided to take another approach; to showcase the breathtaking song in an acoustic form.

Widely known vocalist Dylan Matthew shines all throughout this remix. He has been lending his voice to dozens of tracks since 2017 and shows no sign of slowing down. He is a master of performing acoustic which led to this decision to use him in the original and with this new approach.

And thankfully, Au5 lends his talents to the remix as well. Au5 began his career as a classically trained musician from a young age before dabbling into producing. The inclusion of Au5 and his delicate skills clearly shine through in this portrayal.

Enhanced is honored to present this one of a kind performance to the rest of the world.

Listen to the track below.

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