JustaWeeMusicBlog (2025)

25/12/2024

Our Christmas Day story features PurpleDiscoMachine, who pays an ode to his dancefloor roots, finishing the year with the release of his double album ‘Club Paradise’. The producer aimed to possibly establish his position as one of dance music's key figures earlier this year with the release of his third studio album, which features collaborations with Metronomy, Chromeo, Roosevelt, Kungs, Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters, Nile Rodgers, Dabeull, Duke Dumont, Nothing but Thieves and the Magician...

Purple Disco Machine pays an ode to his dancefloor roots, finishing the year with the release of his double album ‘Club Paradise’. The producer aimed to possibly establish his position as one of dance music's key figures earlier this year with the release of his third studio album, which feature...

08/11/2024

Bristol artist Jody Wisternoff shares the second single, ’Sweetest Thing’, from his third studio album, 'Welcome To My World'. Wisternoff, who has been part of the UK's rave scene since the early-90s, helps to shape the sound of the Anjunadeep label, where he co-curates the annual compilation series...

Bristol artist Jody Wisternoff shares the second single, ’Sweetest Thing’, from his third studio album, ‘Welcome To My World’. Wisternoff, part of the UK's rave scene since the early ‘90s, helps to shape the sound of the Anjunadeep label, where he co-curates the annual compilation series.

05/11/2024

LLaurent Garniers COD3 QR presents the latest digital release, ‘[QR]D.320.MFS.24’, which features exclusive tracks by both label regulars and new signings: Alex Rothschild, Loloman, Costello, Manuel-M, Carlos Nilmmns, Jim Rivers and Onur Ozman...

Laurent Garnier's COD3 QR presents the latest digital release, ‘[QR]D.320.MFS.24’, which features exclusive tracks by both label regulars and new signings: Alex Rothschild, Loloman, Costello, Manuel-M, Carlos Nilmmns, Jim Rivers and Onur Ozman.

10/09/2024

Huxley makes his DFTD debut with ‘House It Up’, a sampled outing of vocal house with a club groove. Over the course of 10 years, his sound has seen him grow from a possible rising star to an international DJ.

Huxley makes his DFTD debut with ‘House It Up’, a sampled outing of vocal house with a club groove. Over the course of 10 years, his sound has seen him grow from possible rising star to international DJ.

22/08/2024

Lovequest, a collaboration between Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears, Shadow Child, and DOORLY, recently unveiled their debut single 'Happiness'. Jake Shears, the frontman known for his Grammy-nominated tenure with Scissor Sisters, injects his vocal prowess and creativity into the group...

Lovequest, a collaboration between Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears, Shadow Child, and Doorly, recently unveiled their debut single 'Happiness'. Jake Shears, the frontman known for his Grammy-nominated tenure with Scissor Sisters, injects his vocal prowess and creativity into the group.

15/08/2024

Calvin Harris, DJ/producer and songwriter, was recently announced as the first artist to perform at the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. The event takes place on Saturday, 26 October, marking the first of many nights at Dubai's newest open-air nightlife destination...

Calvin Harris, DJ/producer and songwriter, was recently announced as the first artist to perform at the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. The event takes place on Saturday, 26 October, marking the first of many nights at Dubai's newest open-air nightlife destination.

25/07/2024

Jack Back returns to Defected Records alongside CeCe Rogers for ‘Freedom 2024,’ a fresh take on the record reworked for today’s dancefloors. David Guetta releases under his Jack Back alias as a reminder of his house roots, partnering with Defected on many occasions since his label debut ‘(It Happens) Sometimes’ in 2018...

Jack Back returns to Defected alongside CeCe Rogers for ‘Freedom 2024,’ a fresh take on the record reworked for today’s dancefloors. David Guetta releases under his Jack Back alias as a reminder of his authentic house roots, partnering with Defected on many occasions since his label debut ‘(...

21/07/2024

Perfect Havoc's run of form continues with another single from Kryder and Jay Robinson. Their track 'Better Together' aims to embody the current dance sound with fresh production, a vocal, and drums. It’s out now...

Perfect Havoc's run of form continues with another single from Kryder and Jay Robinson. Their track 'Better Together' aims to embody the dance sound of now with fresh production, a vocal and drums and it’s out now.

13/07/2024

Anjunabeats has become the first dance music label to sponsor a player during the grass court tennis season. Tennis player and apparent Anjuna fan Alicia Barnett sported the label's ‘A’ logo at Wimbledon, the ‘world’s most prestigious tennis tournament’...

Anjunabeats has become the first dance music label to sponsor a player during the grass court tennis season. Tennis player and apparent Anjuna fan, Alicia Barnett, sported the label's ‘A’ logo at Wimbledon, the ‘world’s most prestigious tennis tournament’.

09/07/2024

Glitterbox recently unveiled ‘Legacy’, an LP celebrating Kathy Brown as possibly one of house music’s most prolific and accomplished vocalists. Label profits from the record will go towards her healthcare fund. An album launch party event will take place at Defected HQ, 6-11pm on Thursday, 18 July, and will be live-streamed to raise money for Kathy’s chosen charity - Macmillan Cancer Support...

Glitterbox recently unveiled ‘Legacy’, an LP celebrating Kathy Brown as possibly one of house music’s most prolific and accomplished vocalists, with label profits from the record going towards her healthcare fund. An album launch party event will take place at Defected HQ, 6-11pm on Thursday, ...

07/07/2024

Paul Van Dyk kicked off his SHINE Ibiza event series recently at San Antonio’s club Eden Ibiza. The fifth anniversary season features special guests Aly & Fila, Ferry Corsten, and a circle of musicians and friends joining in for the ride. The nights present a mix of DJs for 11 nights, spread across the electronic spectrum, from euphoric to progressive, deep to emotive, and beyond...

Paul van Dyk kicks off his SHINE Ibiza event series today at San Antonio’s club Eden. The fifth anniversary season features special guests Aly & Fila, Ferry Corsten, and a circle of musicians and friends joining in for the ride. The nights present a mix of DJs for 11 nights, spread across the elec...

24/06/2024

Curtis Mayfield's timeless track, ‘Move On Up’, originally from his 1970 debut album, ‘Curtis’, has long been a soul favourite for many. Fresh for summer 2024, Grammy-nominated DJ/producer Mark Knight brings a twist to the classic for Spinnin' Records...

Curtis Mayfield's timeless track, ‘Move On Up’, originally from his 1970 debut album, ‘Curtis’, has long been a soul favourite for many. Fresh for summer 2024, Grammy-nominated DJ/producer Mark Knight brings a twist to the classic for Spinnin’ Records.

19/06/2024

In trance music’s possible alphabet, G could be for Germany, while H could only ever count for Holland… ports-of-call already made by the ‘Hypnotised’ album series. And, despite its neatly compact size, Belgium has left an outsized impression on the genre and that’s where ‘Hypnotised - A Journey Through Belgian Trance Music 1992 - 2003’’s roots-to-musical-riches series arrived...

In trance music’s possible alphabet, G could be for Germany, while H could only ever count for Holland… ports-of-call already made by the ‘Hypnotised’ album series. And, despite its neatly compact size, Belgium has left an outsized impression on the genre and that’s where ‘Hypnotised - A...

13/06/2024

Sam Shepherd aka Floating Points, recently shared a new single, ‘Del Oro’, which is out now on Ninja Tune. Following the energy of last year's single ‘Birth4000’; this track ebbs and flows with vintage nostalgia before locking into a head-down, dancefloor-aimed groove...

Sam Shepherd aka Floating Points recently shared a new single, ‘Del Oro’, which is out now on Ninja Tune. Following the energy of last year's single ‘Birth4000’; this track ebbs and flows with vintage nostalgia before locking into a head-down, dancefloor-aimed groove.

11/06/2024

David Forbes debuts on Dreamstate Records with his latest single, ‘Air Raid’, which is out now. With this new release, the trance producer presents a techno-infused track armed with kicks, percussion, acid licks, and an uplifting arpeggiated breakdown...

David Forbes makes his debut on Dreamstate Records with his latest single, ‘Air Raid’, which is out now. With this new release, the trance producer presents a techno-infused track armed with kicks, percussion, acid licks, and an uplifting arpeggiated breakdown.

09/06/2024

Out now, the new installment of the flagship label compilation series, ‘Anjunadeep 15’, mixed by Bristolian DJ Jody Wisternoff and label co-founder and A&R James Grant. Anjunadeep is the UK label responsible for breaking acts like Lane 8, Dusky, Yotto, Ben Böhmer, and Eli & Fur. Since the inaugural ‘Anjunadeep 01’ in 2009, the compilation series has set the tone for the subsequent year’s sound and has been a possible launchpad for the next generation of electronic artists.

Out now, the new installment of the flagship label compilation series, ‘Anjunadeep 15’, mixed by Bristolian DJ Jody Wisternoff and label co-founder and A&R James Grant. Anjunadeep, is the UK label responsible for breaking acts like Lane 8, Dusky, Yotto, Ben Böhmer, and Eli & Fur. Since the inau...

04/06/2024

DJ/producer MK has released his first new single of the year, ‘She’s In The Club’, featuring 20-year-old Iranian singer and rapper Asal, which is out now on Ultra Records / Columbia UK. Debuted on the main stage at EDC last weekend ‘in front of a crowd of over 70,000’, the track might just be heard at festivals and clubs all summer long...

DJ/producer MK has released his first new single of the year, ‘She’s In The Club’, featuring 20-year-old Iranian singer and rapper Asal, which is out now on Ultra Records / Columbia UK. Debuted on the main stage at EDC last weekend ‘in front of a crowd of over 70,000’, the track might just...

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