MP3 SELECTS: Playlists & New Music from HUGEL x Diplo, Purple Disco Machine, Chris Lake x Disclosure & More
In the modern era, distribution services push out over 60,000 new tracks every single day. How do you cut through all the noise, select what to listen to, and boost your playlist game? Introducing MP3 SELECTS, our weekly rundown of new music in the festival sphere. Shuffle through this week’s selections on our MP3 SELECTS playlist and read more about this week’s roundup below:
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SELECTS by Mikala Lugen
Mat Zo — “This Too Shall Pass”
Visionary artist Mat Zo is back on Anjunabeats this week for the release of his new EP, ZOCASE. Celebrating his unpredictable nature as a producer, the three-track EP explores all corners of dance music, packed with Zo’s cutting-edge sound. The EP’s finale track, “This Too Shall Pass” exceeds eight minutes long, wasting no time to ignite into a banging techno track that pulses with sublime stutter-effect synth lines.
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HUGEL, Diplo, Malou, Yuna — “Forever”
Two of dance music’s heavy hitters – HUGEL and Diplo – have teamed up to deliver what could be the year’s biggest anthem of the year, “Forever.” Originally produced by Adventure Club and used as the anthem for Ultra Music Festival 2014, HUGEL and Diplo have reimagined the track for a sultry house version.
A joint release between Insomniac Records and Diplo’s Higher Ground, “Forever” is a breathtaking afro house single anchored to an iridescent topline about sharing an eternal connection with a first love. Listeners will be treated to wistful circular piano chords, rolling tribal drums, vibrant percussive accents, and deep basslines, while Malou and Yuna’s soulful vocals resonate throughout the song.
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BCee, SOLAH — “Never Too High”
Following his momentous year which included features on Soundcloud’s “Voice Notes” series and delivering an exclusive guest mix on Insomniac Radio’s “Sunday Sessions,” UK drum & bass legend BCee has dropped yet another new single, “Never Too High.” As the fourth single release ahead of his forthcoming eighth studio album These Are The Days due out October 11th, “Never Too High” sees the producer team up with SOLAH for a sultry and infectious DnB groove that elevates the senses.
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Riggi & Piros — ‘Backroom’ EP
It’s always a party with Riggi & Piros and their latest EP release should set the soundtrack to your next one. The duo’s new five-track EP Backroom brings an exciting industrial energy, offering a collection of new dark tech house tracks just in time for spooky season and overall fall shenanigans. Crafted for the dancefloor, the EP moves through intense, bouncing and shifty basslines that make you want to take a peek into the backroom, if you dare.
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SELECTS by Connor Phillips
Purple Disco Machine, Metronomy — “W.T.P”
Iconic disco-pop artist Purple Disco Machine has just dropped Paradise, a 15-track LP featuring the likes of Duke Dumont, Yung Bae, Roosevelt, The Magician, Kungs, Nile Rodgers, and other globally celebrated music acts. This sonic masterpiece is easily a candidate for album of the year.
Kicking off this legendary album is “W.T.P” a disco-infused collaboration with gifted multi-instrumentalist and producer Joseph Mount, better known under the moniker for his electronic pop and indie rock blending project, Metronomy. This tune is the most optimal way PDM could have kicked off Paradise. It is a time machine to the 80s, powered by funky synths, irresistible piano chords, retro sound effects, and lyrics that are guaranteed to play on repeat in your head, all glued together by a groove-filled bassline.
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longstoryshort — “In My Mind”
Taking listeners on an immersive journey, longstoryshort’s “In My Mind” is an electrifying bass house banger that dives deep into a hypnotic sonic experience. The track begins with looped vocal echoes of “In my mind,” setting an atmospheric tone before crisp snares and meticulously crafted synths intensify the anticipation. A layered buildup leads into a powerful wave of bass house, keeping listeners hooked with its dynamic energy. Fueled by a driving bassline, this track is perfect for everything from warehouse raves to festival stages, offering an explosive experience that fits any party setting.
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Bexxie — “The Drum”
Drawing inspiration from her memories of the 90s NYC rave scene, Bexxie’s “The Drum” fuses nostalgic elements with contemporary house trends. This electrifying house heater is packed with multiple layers of percussion, including crisp snares and resonating hi-hats that transmit a wave of vibrancy over their audience. It is a must-have for house DJs and must-add to your pre-game or afterparty playlist.
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SurfingDJs — “Dropping In”
Hailing from the nightlife hub of NYC, SurfingDJs is a versatile duo that has proved their ability to mix and produce a variety of genres spanning across electronic music. One of their latest anthems, “Dropping In,” is a powerful journey into the realm of melodic techno. It encompasses intense builds, interstellar effects, and a driving bassline that is primed for warehouse raves.
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SELECTS by Logan Sasser
Maddy O’Neal — “Make You Feel”
Future bass queen, Maddy O’Neal, is back with a stunning, melodic dance track, “Make You Feel” which is equal parts surprising and groovy. O’Neal’s music always makes us feel something, and her latest track makes us feel… alive.
“Make You Feel” isn’t trying to break new ground, but it is pushing the boundaries of the sonic style we’ve come to expect from O’Neal. While the song’s buildup focuses on emotional, melodic synths and a quaint future bass vibe, the drop comes out of left field, packed with heavy energy and swirling rhythm.
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Chris Lake, Disclosure — “in2minds”
What happens when two of dance music most acclaimed and influential artists team up for a dancefloor banger? You get Chris Lake and Disclosure’s electric new tune, “in2minds.” It’s a grimy, dance-focused banger that treads the line between house music and less traditional dance grooves seamlessly, and we can’t get enough of it.
“In2minds” isn’t what many might expect from a Chris Lake and Disclosure collab, but the track is all the better for its slightly experimental, club-oriented nature. You can clearly hear both artists influence on the track, mainly on the UK vocal chops layered throughout, and the fading synths marking each build up and drop, but it’s arranged in a way that refrains from being obvious. The result is a surprising genre-bender that will definitely turn the party up a notch.
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Louis the Child, Drew Love — “Let You Go”
Louis the Child officially dropped their sophomore studio album last week, and it’s a wonderful return to form and callback to their earliest influences which paved their path to global stardom in the mid-2010s. The album, titled The Sun Comes Up is a joyous embrace of melodic, pop-adjacent tunes and hopeful sentiments, while maintaining their subtle experimental edge fans chase in every release. “Let You Go” is a particular standout.
“Let You Go” is a fast-paced liquid drum and bass track that’s driven by beautifully composed vocals by Drew Love, and glued together by chopping bass sounds and neo soul-inspired guitar riffs. From beginning to end, this one is fun, lighthearted, and soulful.
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