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 round up below:

STAFF SELECTIONS

SELECTS by Connor Phillips

RÜFÜS DU SOL — “Belong”

RÜFÜS DU SOL’s fifth studio album is finally here. Inhale / Exhale marks a new chapter for the trio, who have undergone one of the most significant evolutions in the electronic music scene. Created during a period of personal and creative transformation, this project showcases a more mature, diverse, and emotionally raw sound. With heartfelt lyrics and a broader sonic palette, Inhale / Exhale redefines what electronic music can represent, blending deep meaning and emotional power. The album solidifies RÜFÜS DU SOL as songwriters who transcend the dancefloor, captivating fans in both intimate clubs and massive stadiums.

“Belong” is a standout, especially after leaving crowd members in tears, when played live during RÜFÜS DU SOL’s recent club set at Burning Man. Other notable tracks are “In the Moment,” “Breathe,” and “Fire / Desire,” but this 15-track masterpiece deserves to be listened to from start to finish.

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SIDEPIECE — “Sex Sells”

Toolroom is thrilled to welcome US house duo SIDEPIECE to the label. Renowned for crafting “party-starting club tracks with serious sex appeal,”their Toolroom debut “Sex Sells” perfectly embodies that energy. Featuring searing synths, a techy groove, and playful vocals, “Sex Sells” arrives alongside SIDEPIECE’s sell-out tour, promising to ignite dance floors worldwide.

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Bexxie — “Baile Vem”

“Baile Vem” marks Bexxie’s latest release, bringing her signature 90s-inspired tech house sound to the forefront. With a driving acid bassline and Latin-inspired vocals, the track blends rhythmic intensity with a global appeal, making it a standout for dance floors worldwide. This infectious anthem showcases Bexxie’s genre-blending talent and adds another danceable hit to her growing catalog, sure to resonate with house music enthusiasts everywhere.

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Malóne, Cameron Jack — “Groove Con Clase”

Roughly translating to “groove with class” or “classy groove,” this house heater from Malóne and Cameron Jack provides the optimal sonic vibes to fit both possibilities. It is packed with crisp layers of percussion, funky Spanish vocals, and a bassline that is impossible not to move your feet to. “Groove Con Clase” is primed for venues like Club Space, which happens to boast Malóne as a key resident DJ, and underground festivals like III Points.

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Max Styler, Gorgon City — “Touch”

Max Styler’s unique fusion of robotic house and techno has been topping charts all year. Now this production maestro has done it again; this time teaming up with globally celebrated duo Gorgon City with an absolute bomb in “Touch.” Powered by hypnotic vocals and a heavily futuristic bassline, this anthem is a perfect fit for its encompassing label, Realm Records, which is headed by Gorgon City.

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AYYBO, MERYLL — “I Like Dancing”

AYYBO has been on a massive heater all year, captivating crowds with his funky basslines fused with influences from jazz and funk. From playing at festivals like Electric Forest, HARD Summer, and Breakaway to headlining electric club shows at D.C.’s Soundcheck and Las Vegas’s Discopussy. Joining forces with spellbinding vocalist MERYLL, known for her hit “Yeah The Girls” with FISHER, their collaborative track “I Like Dancing” is an intoxicating dancefloor weapon that will have you queuing it on repeat.

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HI-LO, ZHU — “Afraid To Live” (Blacklizt Version)

Delve into the depths with “Afraid To Live,” the brooding collaboration between HI-LO and ZHU, showcasing the raw intensity of underground techno. Pulsating with dark, hypnotic beats, this track embodies the essence of the after-hours, transporting listeners to dimly lit, smoke-filled clubs where the energy is electric and untamed. “Afraid To Live” masterfully blends the gritty allure of techno with a haunting atmosphere, offering an immersive sonic experience that dares you to confront its relentless, shadowy rhythm.

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SELECTS by Franz Hilberath

Elohim — “Patience”

Elohim’s Power of Panic album embarks on a bold new phase with its deluxe edition, featuring the lead single “Patience.” Signed to Position Music, the original album has already amassed over a million streams and earned recognition on key Spotify editorial playlists, signaling a pivotal moment in her career. This release taps into the eerie, atmospheric mood of the festive season, reflecting personal struggles that nearly derailed her journey.

“Patience” captures the overwhelming pace of modern life, with haunting cello melodies and dark bass drops creating an unsettling sonic landscape. Elohim urges listeners to pause and question the relentless pursuit of achievement, embodying the inner turmoil of a world spiraling toward exhaustion.

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Flosstradamus X Viperactive – “HITA” (The OUTLAW x Trickstar Remix)

In a groundbreaking move, DJ Snake introduces his new alias, The OUTLAW, with Trickstar on the high-energy remix “HITA,” a fresh spin on the iconic Flosstradamus and Viperactive track. Set for release via exclusive platform Hydshare. “HITA” blends The OUTLAW’s bass-heavy twist with Flosstradamus’s signature trap style and Viperactive’s intensity, creating a bass anthem that’s been generating buzz across social media since DJ Snake’s The OUTLAW debut at Lost Lands Festival. Here’s the FREE DOWNLOAD LINK for this banger.

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NOISES- “BNP”

NOISES, West Coast house producer, returns with the release of his iconic track “BNP.” This release is primed to ignite dance floors with its signature West Coast groove and house energy. “BNP” is a vibrant reflection of NOISES’ Latin heritage, blending an old-school Chicano rap sample with an infectious house groove, playful percussion, and a funky bassline. 

This track perfectly fuses his cultural roots with his musical identity, crafting a sound that’s uniquely his The result is a high-energy, groove-filled anthem that shows off NOISES’ talent for blending a variety influences while staying true to his signature style.

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