CALUSSA AND FUEGO CONNECT ON FRISKY, LOW-SLUNG LATIN HOUSE ANTHEM "NOCHE Y DIA" ON INSOMNIAC RECORDS

The Miami-based duo teams up with esteemed singer/songwriter Fuego for a deep, sultry Latin single.

Calussa joins forces with revered Latin phenom Fuego on their new collab “Noche Y Dia,” a frisky, Spanish-led house single arriving by way of Insomniac Records.

 

Miami natives Calussa have been establishing themselves as a force in the international house scene, spearheading a movement they’ve coined as “Afro tech.” Characterized by elaborate rhythms and cross-cultural cues, the subgenre commonly finds them weaving their Latin roots through branches of afro house and other global music influences. For their follow-up release on Insomniac Records, they are doubling down on their homegrown sound, as they go in-cahoots with the hit-making Dominican American vocalist and songwriter, Fuego.

 

The perfect fusion of their distinct sounds, “Noche Y Dia” is a steamy Latin anthem poised to steal the show. Sung in Fuego’s signature rap stylings, the sultry topline depicts a seedy, badass female who’s notorious for robbing hearts like it’s no one’s business. His nonchalant vocals alone are enough to keep the dancefloor hooked, yet the track digs even deeper with his suave sensibilities sitting alongside pumping basslines, swaying string leads, flickering synth accents, and gyrating percussive rhythms.

 

Touching on the collab, Calussa says, “‘Noche Y Dia’ really exemplifies the Calussa sound and movement that we have believed in and worked on for so long. The cross over between dance and Latin style music represents our roots and our passion.”

 

Calussa is the brainchild of Miami-born brothers and partners-in-crime, Andrew and Gino Gomez. They’ve put themselves on the map with an infectious sound that blurs the line between afro and tech house, all with a Latin twist. In February, they touched down on Insomniac Records with their label debut, “Te Recorde,” teaming up with Grammy-winning duo Subelo NEO on an intoxicating house single. Additionally, they’ve released collabs with house staple Nic Fanciulli, as well as explosive Turkish sensation Carlita. Since then, they’ve performed at high profile festivals including EDC Las Vegas, Electric Forest, EDC Mexico, and are currently embarking on the European leg of their Summer Tour.

 

Also operating out of Miami, Fuego has become a source of nonstop heat. His résumé reads like a star-studded affair, working alongside some of the biggest artists in the world while pushing Latin dance music ever-forward by combining crossover urban components with Caribbean mambo and Latin trap. Fuego made a huge splash in the house scene back in 2021, joining the brotherly Bronx duo The Martinez Brothers on their collab “PAP (Pendiente Al Paso),” which has amassed more than 17 million streams to date. J Balvin, Dillon Francis, Rick Ross, Pit Bull, and Anitta are a few of the top-tier names he’s released alongside, allowing him to surpass the combined one-billion stream mark across his catalog.

 

Between daytime radio play to late-night club use, Calussa and Fuego’s “Noche Y Dia” will be putting in overtime as it takes the world by storm.

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VICTORIA AND LIQUIDFIVE UNVEIL ALTERNATIVE VERSION OF ‘SAD GIRL SUMMER (NOT AGAIN)’ – THE WARNER MUSIC RELEASE IS POISED TO BECOME A SUMMER ANTHEM!

The highly anticipated alternative version of ‘Sad Girl Summer (Not Again)’ by rising star VICTORIA and produced by the successful German DJ and producer liquidfive is now available on all major streaming platforms and promises to be a standout hit for the summer.

 

The alternative version of of ‘Sad Girl Summer (Not Again)’ is a unique blend of VICTORIA's soulful vocals and liquidfive's signature production style. This fusion of pop and electronic elements captures the essence of summer heartbreak, with lyrics that delve into the cyclical nature of love and loss. VICTORIA's emotive performance adds depth and authenticity to the track, making it relatable for anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of a summer romance.

 

Martin Maximilian Kotzur, aka liquidfive, is a German music artist who aims to establish dance-pop and electronic music internationally. With over 250k monthly listeners, liquidfive boasts an impressive track record, having released over 100 tracks and collaborated with international artists such as Tom Novy, Joe Killington, ENIGMA, and B Martin. His songs frequently climb the international dance charts; his track 'Veins' recently secured a spot in the Top 10 of the US dance charts, and tracks like 'No Sugar' have achieved international radio success.

 

This release comes at an exciting time for liquidfive who recently launched his new radio show, Under Control Radio. Broadcasting bi-weekly, this global radio show is your gateway to the freshest sounds in House and Dance music. Each episode, liquidfive debuts his latest tracks and exclusive edits, featuring trending hits from various House and Dance genres. Tune in to Under Control Radio to hear exclusive edits and unreleased tracks from liquidfive!

 

Victoria Georgieva, known as VICTORIA, is a young female vocalist from Bulgaria, emerging as a top priority artist in the South Eastern European (SEE) region. Her musical journey began with a notable appearance on the fourth season of X Factor Bulgaria, where her exceptional talent was first recognized. Representing Bulgaria twice in the Eurovision contest with her songs ‘Tears Getting Sober’ and ‘Growing Up Is Getting Old’ in 2020 and 2021 respectively, Victoria garnered high praise from critics and audiences alike. Victoria's career has seen remarkable growth and success since joining forces with Warner Music SEE in April 2023. This pivotal collaboration has propelled her towards new heights in the music industry. Her monthly listeners skyrocketed from 40K to a whopping 800K in December 2023, reflecting her rising popularity

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BEN BÖHMER LINKS WITH LYKKE LI ON NEW SINGLE “HIDING”

Lykke Li’s First Original Collaboration In 5 Years

Böhmer’s New Album Bloom Due September 27 via Ninja Tune

Additional Bloom Features Include Oh Wonder, Enfant Sauvage (of The Blaze), and More

Ben Böhmer and Lykke Li, two award-winning musicians who have carved out their own distinct lanes in music, deliver a shimmering collaboration with “Hiding,” the second single on Böhmer’s studio album, Bloom, out on September 27 via Ninja Tune. 

Stream: Ben Böhmer - Hiding (feat. Lykke Li)

An immaculate meeting point between indie, pop, and electronica, “Hiding” is flooded with Ben’s lush pads and triumphant melodies, while Lykke Li’s iconic vocals wash over crisp breakbeats. “It’s a song that I’ve always wanted to write” Ben remarks on the new release. The single continues to forge Ben’s path beyond the pre-fabricated boxes that he’s been put into as an artist, earning the trust of indie royalty such as Lykke Li. A rare feature, “Hiding” is her first original collaboration since 2019. 


Throughout her 20+-year career, Li has worked with artists such as Drake, U2, Skrillex, and Mark Ronson, who once called her the “high priestess of heartbreak and sadness.” She’s earned multiple Grammis in Sweden and is among the most heralded names in indie pop by the most trusted names in music, such as Billboard, Pitchfork, NME, and The Guardian. Her music has soundtracked films, including Twilight; she has also acted in the crime thriller Tommy and Terrence Malick’s Song to Song.

Ben is fresh off several major performances, including festivals such as Sonar by Night and Electric Forest, and serving as direct support for ODESZA at The Gorge, BMO Stadium, and Madison Square Garden. Looking ahead, he’ll round out his North American tour with stops at Lollapalooza and Portola before embarking on an Australian tour, where he’ll perform in music halls across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Then, he’ll head back to Europe for a string of fall shows, including a stop at the Great Hall of Alexandra Palace. 

Ben’s music and live performances have earned him widespread acclaim from fans and tastemakers alike. In 2023, he completed the biggest-ever North American live touring run while reaching 3.6 million monthly Spotify listeners. His Cercle set has surpassed 32 million views and is now one of the top 10 most-viewed electronic music sets of all time on YouTube. He’s shared festival stage bills with the likes of Caribou, Four Tet, Bicep, Jamie xx, and Amelie Lens, and in 2022, launched Portraet, his four-night residency at the open-air Ibiza club Cova Santa, enlisting Barry Can’t Swim, HAAi, Sofia Kourtesis and more to play alongside him. 

Following the massive success of his previous records, which notched nearly 1 billion streams, Ben found himself being pulled in a direction that wasn’t him. Life on the road took him away from the things that mattered most to him (200+ shows in 2022). Bloom is a reset, a confident reassertion of his own desires and more improvisational origins. Ben’s composing and songwriting talents extend to the foreground alongside Lykke Li, Oh Wonder, Enfant Sauvage (of the French duo The Blaze), JONAH (who was featured on the previous single “Best Life”), and more. 

 

Ben Böhmer Upcoming Tour Dates
July 21 – Krizikova Fountains – Prague, Czechia
August 4 – Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL
August 9 – Superior Ingredients Roof [Day] – New York City, NY
August 9 – Musica NYC [Night] – New York City, NY
August 10 – îLESONIQ – Montreal, Canada
August 22 – Refshaleøen – Copenhagen, Denmark
September 29 – Portola – San Francisco, CA
October 4 – Maximum UNIQ Open Air – Istanbul, Turkey
October 10 – Fortitude Music Hall – Brisbane, Australia **
October 11 – The Hordern Pavilion – Sydney, Australia **
October 12 – PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts) – Melbourne, Australia **
November 14 – Albert Hall – Manchester, UK 
November 16 – Alexandra Palace – London, UK
November 21 – Waagnatie – Antwerp, Belgium 
November 22 – Adidas Arena – Paris, France 
November 26 – Inselpark Arena– Hamburg, Germany 
November 27 – Palladium – Cologne, Germany
November 28 – AFAS – Amsterdam, Netherlands
November 30 – Velodrom – Berlin, Germany

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