August 20th Weekly Roundup Feature
Hey hey! It’s August 20th, and we’re back with our weekly roundup feature! Check back in with us next week for the next roundup feature.
Fanta-Sea x Afriqua
Brooklyn-based imprint Love On Cropsey welcomes the singular sound of Afriqua for its third release, ‘FANTA SEA’. Following label boss Mink’s own output, including a standout split EP with London’s Azaad, the label continues its journey with an artist known for breaking boundaries between genres and emotions.
‘FANTA SEA’ finds Afriqua channeling his trademark fusion of deep musicality and club-ready energy. A shimmering tapestry of rolling percussion and intricate melodies, the track feels both intimate and expansive, an ode to escapism with a pulse aimed squarely at late-night dancefloors. Fresh from an open-to-close B2B set in Brooklyn with the label head honcho, German maestro Butch steps in on remix duties, delivering a hypnotic, groove-led rework that twists the original into a kinetic, acid-dipped weapon.
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Hyperreal x Chris Avantgarde
Visionary electronic artist Chris Avantgarde today announces his forthcoming debut album Hyperreal, slated to arrive in 2026 via his newly launched label imprint of the same name in partnership with boom. records. Marking a pivotal chapter in Chris’ career, the first single ‘Energy’ is out now.
Following a landmark summer that has seen collaborations with heavyweights Anyma and Adam Beyer, B2B sets with Enrico Sanguiliano and Kevin de Vries, and performances at festivals like Ultra, EDC, and Tomorrowland, ‘Energy’ opens the door to the sonic world of Hyperreal. The album will spotlight Chris’ precision-engineered sound, melding a modern command of club dynamics with sharp, unexpected detail. As he steps out from behind the curtain and into his role as label head, Chris is poised to cement his status as one of dance music’s most forward-thinking and distinctive voices.
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Collectors of the Sea x AZRUM
Anonymous newcomer AZRUM has unveiled his shadowy new The Collector Of Souls EP out now via HypnoVizion.
The Collector Of Souls is a four-track narrative-driven EP that delves into myth, hallucination, and the slow unraveling of power. Centered around the tale of a dying prince and a powerless wizard, the project weaves cinematic storytelling through dark, immersive soundscapes. From its opener ‘The King’ to the titular finale, the EP unfolds with bold ascension that echoes that majesty and complexity of the ruler’s final reign.
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Air x Gryffin & Excision
Dance music powerhouse GRYFFIN and bass titan Excision have unleashed eight new remixes of their collaborative single ‘Air’ featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist Julia Michaels out now via 10K Projects.
Originally released in April, ‘Air’ fused GRYFFIN’s soaring, cinematic melodies with Excision’s floor-rattling low-end and Julia Michaels’ emotive vocal delivery, creating a track tailor-made for both mainstage euphoria and bass-heavy mayhem. Now, eight dynamic artists reimagine the hit across the electronic spectrum.
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Slow down x Moullinex & GPU
Lisbon-based duo MXGPU, comprising Portuguese electronic innovator Moullinex and singer/producer GPU Panic, today share their next single “slow down,” out now via Discotexas. The track arrives ahead of their collaborative project’s debut album, Sudden Light, set for release on September 26.
While the previous pop-d&b single “find u” served as a step outside their usual palette, MXGPU return to their signature sound on “slow down,” a melodic, slow-burning, dance music meditation. Guided by the mantra “slow down to make a mark,” the track echoes the fragile moment before impact, when clarity cuts through the noise. “slow down” explores the intimacy that has defined their 360° live shows and their creative bond: raw, deliberate, while carving emotion into every analog synth.
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Pacha Ibiza x Peggy Gou
Pacha Ibiza has launched a limited edition collaboration with South Korean DJ and producer Peggy Gou. Fresh from joining Solomun for his +1 residency at Pacha Ibiza, the collab t-shirt features a bold ‘Peggy’graphic, combined with the iconic pacha cherries.
This season’s Pacha Collection also features high-profile collaborations with BLOND:ISH, Keinemusik, Defected and Camelphat and more to be released from Numero 00 and Music On.
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Champions x Gentlemens Club
UK powerhouse trio Gentlemens Club make a thunderous return to Deadbeats with “Champion,” the fiery first single from their forthcoming Originals EP, arriving August 22nd. The full EP will follow this fall, marking one of the trio’s boldest projects to date.
First revealed during their explosive Rampage Open Air 2025performance—where they delivered a full 60-minute set full of original unreleased music including Originals —the track captures Gentlemen’s Club at their rawest, fusing dubstep, jungle, and UK sound system culture into one unstoppable anthem.
Balancing underground credibility with crossover appeal, the group continue to draw from UK garage, bassline, and fun-club energy that has fueled their sound since 2017. With “Champion” leading the charge, Gentlemens Club are carving their own lane between underground UK bass and global club culture.
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Alive x No/Me & Whipped Cream
WHIPPED CREAM and superstar vocalist No/Me have teamed up for their new single “alive,” dropping this Thursday.
A fusion of indie pop and innovative electronic production, “alive” channels a Florence and the Machine-meets-melodic house vibe with soaring vocals and an anthemic drop, built to resonate on both festival mainstages and late-night drives.
No/Me brings her signature topline magic following high-profile collabs like Disco Lines’ “Wide Open” and Noizu & Westend’s “Push To Start.” WHIPPED CREAM is fresh off memorable sets at Shambhala and Tomorrowland, with upcoming performances at festivals like Canada’s Rifflandia, Riverside, and Arizona’s Dusk, plus headline shows in Calgary and Vancouver.
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Pyro x Feed Me
UK bass heavyweight Feed Me. His latest single, “Pyro,” is OUT NOW on his Sotto Voce imprint, fusing EMSKI’s haunting vocals with explosive low-end energy built to rattle sound systems.
“Pyro” is the first glimpse of his forthcoming album ‘Felt Sick’ and marks a bold new chapter in his evolving sound. This fall, Feed Me will bring that same intensity to stages across North America on a tour set to match the heat of the album.
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Long Feng Art Car Announces Burning Man Lineup
From sunrise odysseys to peak-night journeys, Long Feng will be soundtracked by the likes of Crosstown Rebels wizard Damian Lazarus, Brazilian chart-topper Vintage Culture, the only playa b2b between Maccabi House co-founders Adam Ten b2b Mita Gami (Extended Set), and Latin house heavyweight Gordo. The billing continues with Afro-house pioneer Francis Mercier b2b Turkish deep house star Mahmut Orhan, Australian house favorite Kaz James’s only art car set of the whole Burn, Chicago house tastemaker Lee Foss, and Brazilian rising star MAZ. Melodic techno craftsman Colyn, Norwegian duo Kream, Los Angeles-based Kimonos, and Spanish deep house maestro Arodes b2b Afrohouse star AMÉMÉ round out the sonic highlights.
Calvin Klein x Jane Remover
Denver’s hyperpop provocateur That Kid has reimagined his TK ULTRA standout “Calvin Klein” with the help of genre-bending innovator and deadAir-member Jane Remover, delivering a gritty, multi-genre mashup of distorted club chaos and hardtekk destruction. The updated track drops today, Friday, August 15, 2025, unleashing a raw, sound primed for the sweatiest underground dancefloors.
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Yallabye (Jerry Ropero Remix)
Clarita x Yallabye (Jerry Ropero Remix) drops with full momentum, ready to light up summer dance floors and DJ sets across the globe.
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Ashes x Sippy
‘m excited to share that Sydney-born bass music powerhouse SIPPY is teaming up with Deadbeats for the release of “Ashes” (feat. Marlhy), a gripping lead single dropping August 15 that sets the tone for her highly anticipated debut album, Scars In Stereo, arriving this fall.
Blending Marlhy’s emotionally charged vocals with cinematic melodies and bone-rattling basslines, “Ashes” captures the raw, reflective energy of SIPPY’s new chapter. The track spotlights her growth as both a producer and songwriter—offering a powerful glimpse into the sound of the album.
The release also marks the start of a busy live season, with SIPPY set to announce her national headline tour and festival appearances at Gridlife, Friendzy Fest, ÎLESONIQ, Bass Canyon, Dancefestopia, Lost Lands and more.
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Summertime Sadness x Tommy Veanud Remix
DJ and electronic producer Tommy Veanud unveils a brand new cover of Lana Del Rey’s iconic track, ‘Summertime Sadness’. Reinterpreting the original version with Afro-inspired percussion, melodic synths, and a newly recorded male vocal, ‘Summertime Sadness’ will be released on September 4th, 2025, via TV Recordings.
Tommy Veanud’s new take on ‘Summertime Sadness’ is the next entry in his much-loved and ever-growing catalogue of dancefloor-focused productions. With a blend of emotive melodies and Afro House rhythms, the track showcases his ability to merge heartfelt songwriting with vibrant club and mainstage festival energy.
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Crash Out x Volpe
Fresh off announcing the biggest tour of his career, Ray Volpe is set to drop “CRASH OUT” on Friday, August 22nd as the final single before his debut album FOREVER, VOLPETRON.
An ode to the brostep sound that first pulled him into bass music, “CRASH OUT” fuses a modern reimagining in the first half with a pure, high-energy tribute in the second. It’s been Ray’s 2025 festival intro, shaking crowds at EDC Las Vegas, Forbidden Kingdom, World DJ Festival, Rampage Open Air, EDC Mexico, Wobbleland, and more, with heavy support from Excision, Illenium, Sullivan King, and others.
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Higher x WENZL
Affectionately known as the Traffic Cone Sax Man to his millions of social media followers or as a founding member of the internationally acclaimed jazz-electronic fusion trio Moon Hooch, Wenzl McGowen is now shifting his focus to new solo projects. The dynamic multi‑instrumentalist, producer, DJ, author, and musical innovator has released the uplifting single “Higher” with Nigerian singer-songwriter Sunkanmi today, August 15. To celebrate its release, WENZL is returning to his gritty DIY roots by throwing a special one-night-only warehouse dance party in Brooklyn on Saturday, August 23.
“Higher,” a propulsive, genre-blurring dance track that seamlessly blends infectious Afrobeat rhythms, bold saxophone lines and uplifting energy, includes a standout vocal performance from a Nigerian singer-songwriter Sunkanmi. Capturing WENZL’s signature approach–pushing boundaries between electronic music, live instrumentation, and global influences to create something uniquely positive, physical and alive–the track is a celebration of rhythm, connection and creative freedom designed to move bodies while elevating the mood.
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Psychoactive EP x Stellar & Zingara
Bass queens Steller and Zingara have teamed up for their long-awaited ‘Is This Real?’ EP, a three-track journey blending deep low-end wubs, psychedelic textures, and jazz-influenced instrumentation.
To celebrate, they are throwing a B2B release party in Tampa, donating proceeds to St. Francis Society Animal Rescue and Hues of Hope, Inc., reinforcing their shared commitment to using their platforms for positive change.
Momentum is high with Steller launching a stacked fall/winter headline and festival tour, while Zingara will hit top festivals including Bass Canyon, Lost Lands, Evolutions, and WAKAAN.
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