This week’s mix hits both ends of the emotional spectrum—from introspective garage to maximalist festival heat. sadact lays back into the shadows with a deep UKG cut built for the quiet hours. juuku emerges from a creative reset, charging forward with cinematic intensity and a clear new direction. MarMar blends vulnerability and energy into a future-garage-laced pop gem, pulling at the heart while keeping your feet moving. Mike Candys, as ever, arrives with the heat—dropping a high-octane electro house weapon that explodes on impact. Across these four selections, there’s solitude, spark, narrative, and noise—all stitched together with precision and soul. Whether you’re on the comedown or gearing up for the peak, this mix meets you wherever you are.
ELECTRONIC
sadact – “Maybe (i)” (UK Garage)
Brighton-based producer sadact delivers a slow-burn UKG cut that trades high energy for emotional weight. “Maybe (i)” glides through dusk-lit grooves with vocal stutters, swing-heavy percussion, and a bassline built for introspection. Compared to his rave-ready “Ragga Style,” this is the sound of 4 a.m.—subtle, smoky, and honest. He calls it “the comedown after a perfect night out,” and the production reflects that pause between peaks. With depth and restraint, sadact reminds us that garage doesn’t always need to shout to hit hard. The vibe lands somewhere between nostalgia and clarity. It’s music for walking home alone, but smiling anyway.
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juuku – “fall into me” (Experimental Electronic)
Known for his blend of cinematic visuals and visceral beats, juuku returns with “fall into me,” a track born from personal reset and sonic rebirth. The song rides an uptempo rhythm while staying grounded in emotion, balancing airy textures with deep bass and evocative shifts. “I’ve struggled to find my sound again,” he shares—until this one unlocked something new. A sense of movement pulses through every layer, like forward momentum wrapped in vulnerability. His background in anime storytelling and Asian-American identity bleeds beautifully into his sonic world. This release marks more than a new single—it’s a signal flare for his next chapter. “fall into me” isn’t just immersive, it’s transformative.
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MarMar – “You’re My One” (feat. arnii) (Future Garage / Pop)
American-French producer MarMar joins forces with Australia’s arnii for a two-sided love story wrapped in UKG rhythms and pop sensibility. “You’re My One” opens with a conversation among friends and turns into a heart-to-heart confession—all delivered over crisp drums and a swelling synth bed. “I knew it needed vocals,” MarMar says, and arnii’s delivery brings it home with warmth and light. There’s something immediately lovable about the track’s balance—energetic yet heartfelt, groovy yet grounded. As a preview of his upcoming EP, this one checks all the boxes. It plays like a spark catching at just the right time. For late-night drives or first kisses, it hits both.
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Mike Candys – “Make Some Noise” (Electro House)
Longtime festival staple Mike Candys is back with “Make Some Noise,” an unrelenting dancefloor anthem that wastes no time getting to the point. The track builds from a throbbing bassline into a turbocharged drop that practically lifts you out of your shoes. Known for platinum hits like “Insomnia” and “2012 (If the World Would End),” Candys keeps his signature sound locked in. This is no-frills electro house made for maximum volume and minimum inhibition. The second drop somehow hits even harder, upping the ante on already high stakes. From Space Ibiza to XL Dubai, it’s the kind of track that feels familiar before it even ends. With festival season looming, this one’s already primed for mainstage mayhem.
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Dabin – Aura Park (LP)
Dabin’s fourth studio album Aura Park isn’t just a release—it’s a full-blown destination. From soaring melodies to intimate acoustic textures, the Toronto-born, LA-based producer explores every corner of his sonic world across thirteen genre-blurring tracks. With features from Skylar Grey, FRND, Said the Sky, Grabbitz, and more, the project bends pop, indie, and melodic bass into one cohesive experience. It’s polished but personal, cinematic yet grounded in emotion. “I See You” and “Hollow” stand tall as singles, but the full record opens up even more with each spin. Dabin calls it a “venue of sanctuary,” and it lives up to the name. Aura Park isn’t just a vibe—it’s a place to land.
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HIP- HOP
Nahvi & SelfMadeGeno – “Skyfall” (Hip-Hop)
Indianapolis producer Nahvi links up with rising emcee SelfMadeGeno for “Skyfall,” a tightly wound, emotionally tinted cut that’s all pulse and pressure. Tthe track blends a brooding beat with measured flows, carrying the kind of low-end energy that’s built for headphones and headspace. Nahvi, known for both his solo work and shaping sounds behind the scenes, brings a sharp edge to the hip-hop production—chords hang like fog, drums crack like distance. It’s not flashy, but it’s focused. Geno’s delivery cuts clean through, adding weight and intent without overextending. As part of a growing run of collabs between the two, “Skyfall” shows how refined chemistry can speak louder than hype.