News #10

These are some of the stories that you may have missed this week in the world of tropical house & future house music.

Matoma releases new EP ‘RYTME’

Matoma has released a new EP which contains six tracks. The EP has tropical roots throughout, and the songs help to lift spirits during these tough times.

Each song on the EP has its own unique sound. This is what Matoma had to say “Above all my inspiration will always be incredible voices that can move you and fill you with different emotions,” said Matoma in a press release issued for the record. “This EP allowed me to work with a really exciting and diverse range of vocalists and capture a different range of vibes.”

The project was first teased with the lead single ‘Bender’ a slower version of ‘September’ by Earth, Wind & Fire. You can listen to the EP below 👇

Lucas & Steve record special set for Liberation Festival

Lucas & Steve where set to play Liberation Festival this year but due to COVID-19 this was cancelled. So instead they played a special set on the balcony of the provincial house in Haarlem of the Netherlands.

Oliver Heldens & Sam Feldt recorded sets for Europe’s Biggest Dance Show 2020

BBC Radio1 hosted a dance show where they partnered with 7 stations across Europe for a 7 hour dance marathon. This event took place on Friday 8 May. Each country hosted DJs that best showcased their dance music sound. In the Netherlands they had sets from Oliver Heldens & Sam Feldt. Check them out below 👇

Martin Garrix recorded live set on boat in Dutch waters

Martin Garrix recorded a special live set on a boat which was travelling around the Dutch waters. During the set, he previewed many upcoming STMPD Records releases. Listen to the set below 👇