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RUTA spotlights bass-forward sounds from the global underground on storming new compilation, ‘Erre’ The full project lands 25th July – have an exclusive first listen to Shai FM’s track ‘Stranger To My Heart’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-shai-fm-stranger-my-heart

Tooth Rust delivers a bracing blend of grime, breaks and off-kilter techno on her All Centre debut ‘Jump Discontinuity’ is available on all digital platforms from 18th July – have an exclusive first listen to ‘Gullet Glue’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-tooth-rust-gullet-glue

@paurrro taps into the livewire energy of Mexico City’s underground in her rapturous two-hour mix for DJ Mag’s Recognise series. Now based in Barcelona, the DJ, producer and promoter chats to Annie Parker about finding her feet in her hometown’s scene, championing local talent, her new aanjel label, and trusting the path she's taken  Interview and tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-08...

Brighton sensation @Badgermusicartist delivers five vintage rave chuggers on his debut EP, ‘Let’s ‘Av It Right!’ Have an exclusive first listen to ‘House Music Is for Nerds (ft. Kyle Kidd)’ ahead of the full EP release on 11th July via In The Wild Recordings More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-badger-house-music-nerds-ft-kyle-kidd

Morocco’s @zakem-music and @mobekmusic deliver melodic house magic on new collaborative cut, ‘Shall We Dance’ Have an exclusive first listen ahead of the track release on 11th July More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-zakem-mobek-shall-we-dance

@panooc_music returns to @freeridemillenium with a suite of full-bodied house music rooted in queer dancefloor culture ‘See Me’ is out today (10th July) – listen to a premiere of ‘Stitch’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-panooc-stitch

With a mix of limb-swinging house and irresistible garage grooves, Lucas Alexander steps up for the Recognise series. The Cardiff-based Jamaican-Welsh artist also chats to Kristan J Caryl about the decades of graft it takes to become an "overnight success", his days as an underage raver and DJ, collaborating with DJ Deeon, releasing with Armada, and championing his hometown every chance he gets. I...

UK favourites @mandidextroustnt & @samuraibreaks team up for a blistering summer heater on Speedbass Recordings ‘Phone Call Riddim’ is out today (Friday, 27th June) – listen now More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-mandidextrous-samurai-breaks-phone-call-riddim-ft-leanne-louise

Newcastle trailblazer @melbamusic delivers four high-velocity club cuts on her debut EP ‘angel 777’ is out 27th June via Hypercolour Records – have an exclusive first listen to ‘nitro kart’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-melba-nitro-kart

Manchester mainstay @henzotrax explores new depths on his debut studio album, landing this week on @sneakersocialclub ‘The Poems We Write For Ourselves’ is out 27th June – have an exclusive first listen to ‘Take Stock, Touch Grass’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-henzo-take-stock-touch-grass

“At the end of the day, we’re just chillers.” New York-via-Chicago trio Purelink – @milliamusic, @kind_tree and @raw_silk – record a deep and dub-soaked minimal techno mix for the Recognise series. Purelink’s name has become increasingly prominent in recent years. The group – once memorably dubbed “the chillout room Backstreet Boys” – have spent the past half-decade exploring the deepest nooks and...

London duo @makeadance return to their M.A.D. label with a heads-down deep house heater Title track ‘Young Man' is out on 25th June, ahead of the full EP release on 11th June – have an exclusive first listen to ‘Young Man’ via DJ Mag More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-make-dance-young-man

@anishkumarmusic & @baalti merge theatrical Tamil-influenced filter house with splashes of woozy psychedelia on their new collaborative, ‘Stunt Doubles’ ‘Stunt Doubles’ is out today (Friday, 20th June) via @method_808 More info: https://djmag.com/news/baalti-and-anish-kumar-share-collaborative-ep-stunt-doubles-listen

Fez The Kid (@user-bgf) debuts on Nia Archives’ @upyaarchives label with a summertime jungle smash ‘Cus It Feels Right’ is out 19th June, with the full five-track EP to follow on 11th July. Have an exclusive first listen to the single now. More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-fez-kid-cus-it-feels-right

@earlyreflex toasts five years of experimental sonics with a globally-minded new V/A compilation, ‘Neon Reflections’ ‘Neon Reflections’ is out Friday, 13th July — have an exclusive first listen to @arexibo’s ‘Overoptimistic’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-arexibo-overoptimistic

Returning to @heshethey, D.C. favourite @babyweightmusic delivers a fiery club heater imbued with a message of queer resistance ‘Expression’ lands on 12th June – have an exclusive first listen to ‘Expression’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-baby-weight-expression

@Lurka debuts on Katiusha’s @gracelabelhq with a suite of twisted, bass-heavy wobblers ‘Signal’ lands 6th June – have an exclusive first listen to ‘DreamR’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-lurka-dreamr

@galcher-lustwerk flips ANiML’s ‘Bruv’ into a subdued after-hours heater ‘Star Walk The Remixes’ lands in full on 6th June via StrataSonic – have an exclusive first listen to Galcher Lustwerk’s ‘Bruv’ remix More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-animl-bruv-galcher-lustwerk-remix

UK titan @benhemsley returns to his @beberecordings label with a double helping of radiant vocal-led trance ‘Angel/La Sirena’ lands tomorrow (6th July) — have an exclusive first listen to ‘Angel’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-ben-hemsley-angel

On his debut mixtape, Galway’s Shampain (@redbullschuh) distils the explosive energy of his DJ sets into five colourful, hardware-centric heaters The ‘Catching Up With Myself’ EP is set for release later this summer – have an exclusive first listen to feature single ‘One Royal Morning (feat. Bethany)’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-shampain-one-royal-morning

@carreo drinks deep from the dubstep source before leaping toward its future on her debut for EMA’s @woozydublin label More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-carre-meltdown

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-085-sol-ortega Buenos Aires’ breakout techno star @solortegadj cuts thunderous grooves with an old school sense of swing for the Recognise mix series, and speaks to Claire Francis about hometown loyalty, staying true to her tastes, and nurturing a passionate underground community with her Máquina Latina party.

London’s @wearekiarascuro serve up three slinky dancefloor weapons on their long-awaited debut EP ‘Night Crush’ is out 6th February via @fauxpoly – have an exclusive first listen to ‘Zeki’s Dream’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-kiara-scuro-zekis-dream

Japan’s @risataniguchi debuts on @mindmedizinrecords with a three-track suite of shadowy techno ‘Cared Less’ is out today (30th May) – listen to ‘Direct Lines’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-risa-taniguchi-direct-lines

@gideon_dj_official and Rush Davis (@rushlikeathrill) team up for a three-track ode to the pioneers of New York’s ballroom community ‘The Two Houses’ lands on 29th May via @homo-centric-records – have an exclusive first listen to ‘The Two Houses (House Mix)’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/gideon-rush-davis-share-new-ep-two-houses-commemorating-queer-house-history-listen