MP3 SELECTS: New Music From Levity, NITTI, Adriatique & More

April 10, 2025April 14, 2025 by connorphillips No Comments

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 FRANZ HILBERATH

Levity, NITTI — “Like This”

“Like This” signals a bold debut collaboration between multi-genre juggernauts NITTI and Levity, fusing warped bass textures with a no-holds-barred approach to production. From the first beat, the track launches into an aggressive blend of trap drums and distorted vocal chops, building into a drop that hits like a brick wall of wubs and chaotic rhythms.

Levity’s gritty style meets NITTI’s polished sound design head-on, resulting in a track that feels volatile and controlled all at once. It also teases Levity’s upcoming EP, hinting at even more boundary-pushing material on the way.

FOLLOW NITTI: INSTAGRAM I SPOTIFY I YOUTUBE I X I SOUNDCLOUD I TIKTOK

FOLLOW LEVITY: SPOTIFY I SOUNDCLOUD I INSTAGRAM I X I FACEBOOK

Steller, Ragga Twins — “Vibrations”

Steller joins forces with brother duo Ragga Twins for a lethal fusion of dancehall, hip-hop, and wubs in “Vibrations.” This anthem kicks off reggae-inspired beat and vocals that will take you straight to the coast of a tropical island. It builds in energy while edging closer to the drop and then rains down with funky progressions of bass and funkstep, transporting listeners to another dimension.

Complete with eccentric samples and well-timed backspins, this genre-bending anthem is an optimal match for fans of its encompassing label, Subtronics’ Cyclops Recordings. The track’s release aligns perfectly with the Steller’s show at Kemistry, marking the start of her debut headline Here & Now Tour.

FOLLOW RAGGA TWINS: SPOTIFY | INSTAGRAM

SELECTS by CONNOR PHILLIPS

YDG — “Let’s Go Back”

YDG makes his long-awaited debut on Deadbeats with “Let’s Go Back,” a massive step in his evolving career. The track carves out a futuristic soundscape, layering expansive atmospheres and celestial melodies with bone-rattling low-end.

Marking a pivotal moment for the rising bass artist, this release embodies YDG’s new sonic direction — one that balances ethereal textures with high-impact bass drops. As his first-ever release on the iconic Zeds Dead imprint, “Let’s Go Back” solidifies his place among the genre’s next wave of heavy hitters.

FOLLOW YDG: SPOTIFY | SOUNDCLOUD | INSTAGRAM | X

Ahmed Spins, Elderbrook — “Waterfall”

Ahmed Spins and Elderbrook come together for a striking new collaboration, “Waterfall,” a stripped-back yet emotionally rich anthem that highlights both artists’ strengths. Rooted in minimal production with an emphasis on atmosphere and subtle melodic movement, the track is a slow-burning journey that captures the highs and lows of emotional connection.

Elderbrook’s unmistakable vocal delivery, known from his breakout hit with CamelPhat, blends seamlessly with Ahmed’s refined sound design, culminating in a record that feels both timeless and intimate. Crafted over two years, “Waterfall” reflects a deep artistic synergy – driven by patience, honesty, and a clear commitment to quality.

FOLLOW AHMED SPINS: SPOTIFY | SOUNDCLOUD | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK

FOLLOW ELDERBROOK: SPOTIFY | SOUNDCLOUD | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK

RÜFÜS DU SOL — “In the Moment” (Adriatique Remix)

Adriatique returns to RÜFÜS DU SOL’s catalog with a hypnotic new remix of “In the Moment,” reimagining the standout from Inhale / Exhale through their signature melodic techno lens. The Swiss duo balances the track’s emotional core with propulsive, club-ready energy, building ethereal synth layers and anchoring it with deep, rolling basslines.

This remix marks the latest in the two acts’ ongoing creative relationship, following Adriatique’s remix of “On My Knees” in 2022 and RÜFÜS’ 2023 flip of Adriatique and WhoMadeWho’s “Miracle.” Arriving alongside the launch of RÜFÜS DU SOL’s nearly sold-out North American tour, the remix adds a fresh pulse to their acclaimed live show arsenal.

FOLLOW RÜFÜS DU SOL: SPOTIFY I SOUNDCLOUD I INSTAGRAM I X I FACEBOOK

FOLLOW ADRIATIQUE: SPOTIFY | SOUNDCLOUD | INSTAGRAM | X | FACEBOOK

Prospa — “Don’t Stop”

Prospa is back on CircoLoco Records with “Don’t Stop,” a gritty house cut built for peak-time club energy. Sampling the unmistakable hook from Somethin’ for The People’s ‘90s R&B classic “My Love Is the Shhh!,” the duo flips it into a rave-ready anthem with tough drums and a snarling bassline. Designed for dancefloor euphoria, this one is primed for the duo’s return to DC-10 this summer during CircoLoco’s Ibiza residency.

FOLLOW PROSPA: SPOTIFY I SOUNDCLOUD I INSTAGRAM

Ben Nicky, Hix — “Sober” Feat. Tori Smith

Ben Nicky and Hix team up for a striking new release on Armada with “Sober” featuring Tori Smith. Fusing trance-inspired builds with pop-leaning vocals, the track delivers a euphoric yet emotionally raw listening experience. Centered around themes of heartbreak, detachment, and the tension between intimacy and escape, “Sober” hits hard both sonically and lyrically.

Tori Smith’s vocal performance shines through as a standout, elevating the track’s emotional weight while keeping it primed for the mainstage. It’s a powerful collaboration that brings together high-impact production and honest storytelling.

FOLLOW HIX: INSTAGRAM | X | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY

FOLLOW TORI SMITH: INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | SPOTIFY

ESCPE — “NITEWALK”

ESCPE returns to vibe.digital with a brooding new wave cut, “NITEWALK.” Balancing tension and elegance, the track glides across a backdrop of thick 808s, razor-sharp percussion, and immersive, otherworldly atmospheres. The sound design is both haunting and refined — pulling listeners into a shadowy headspace where every element is calculated and precise.

“NITEWALK” captures ESCPE’s signature ability to fuse emotional weight with slick, minimal production, resulting in a hypnotic experience that feels like a descent into the unknown. With its slow-burn intensity and darkwave aesthetic, this release continues to cement ESCPE’s place as a standout in the modern wave scene.