Barcelona’s groove alchemist Baldo resurfaces from the dusky corridors of the underground, bringing with him a new chart that reads less like a playlist and more like a sonic séance – etched exclusively for Torture the Artist.
exclusive | DJ Tjizza – Astrodome | Mood Waves
The second chapter of Mood Waves’ Digital Moods series finds the label crew and close affiliates navigating the smoother side of their sound spectrum - though “smooth” here comes with the subtext of late-night mischief.
exclusive | MADVILLA – And Chill… (Happy Pill Mix) | Hot Wings Trax
There’s no denying that MADVILLA is in a purple patch.
review | Luke Dean – Get Busy | Reliance
Reliance’s 3rd outing sees UK producer Luke Dean step into the spotlight with his "Get Busy EP", a triple-threat release that drips with sweat, sass, and serious low-end finesse.
review | Elijah Something & Wilba – Clovelly Concoctions | Fraise Records
Sun-blushed, sea-breezed, and full of shared spark, "Clovelly Concoctions" brings together Conspiracy Records co-founder Elijah Something and Fraise Records helmsman Wilba.
exclusive | Jhobei – Imperfection | TAN
To mark its tenth digital release, the Bizarre Trax-affiliated TAN label unveils "TAN Trax All Stars" - a ten-track celebration that feels more like a love letter to the crew’s extended musical family than a mere compilation.
review | Various Artists – Summer Hits Vol. 1 | Groove To Grave Records
Groove to Grave’s first digital compilation, "Summer Hits Vol. 1", isn’t just a seasonal roundup - it’s a confident statement from the Parisian underground.
exclusive | Just_Me – Backspin EP | Interkom
Some records feel like a risk. Others feel like a reset button. Berlin’s Just_Me launches the wax wing of his new label Interkom Records with "Backspin EP".
exclusive | Ritacco & Igna – Rap A2 | Toscal Records
Some titles are a shrug. Others are a wink — and “Rap A2” is exactly that: a simple, sly nod that says, this is the A2, this is rap, and this one’s about to hit.
Elevate’s Top10 | June 2025
Tucked away in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, a stone’s throw from the steel-and-smoke mythology of Berghain/Panorama Bar, Elevate stands as a quiet sanctuary for those who believe the best grooves come pressed on wax.
