GABRY PONTE TEAMS UP WITH SAM HARPER FOR FIRST SINGLE OF 2026: 'WORDS'

Just days ago, Gabry Ponte kicked off the new year with a high-energy live show in Alghero, Sardinia, and now the world's most-streamed Italian DJ and producer is dropping his first release of 2026. "Words" is a driving house track that captures the live energy of the year's opening in a scorching studio production.

For this release, Gabry Ponte teamed up with Sam Harper, the London-based singer-songwriter who recently made waves as a featured artist on James Hype’s single “Waterfalls.” On “Words,” Harper once again proves her versatility, delivering powerhouse vocals that effortlessly move between seduction and urgency.

The track is about more than just words: Gabry Ponte and Harper tell a story of closeness and physical communication. “I don’t need your words / If you gonna say it / Say it with your body“ – the lyrics invite listeners to feel emotions directly rather than explain them. Small gestures, tense silences, and palpable attraction set the tone.

Harper’s commanding vocals bring these moments to life, riding over a dynamic production where frenzied piano chords meet pounding four-on-the-floor basslines and carefully placed synth riffs generate a vibrant tension that pulls the listeners straight onto the dance floor.

“Words” fits seamlessly into Gabry Ponte’s string of successes: following hits like “Tutta L’Italia” (54M streams), “Tarantella” (80M streams), and “Born To Love Ya” (over 62M streams), the Italian DJ once again demonstrates his knack for infectious, high-energy house that conquers both clubs and streaming charts. With Harper by his side, Gabry Ponte delivers a track that lets music do the talking – clear, direct, and unmistakable: actions speak louder than words.

"Words" by Gabry Ponte featuring Sam Harper is now available everywhere via Warner Music Central Europe.

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KÖLSCH EXPANDS THE VISION WITH ‘KINEMA DELUXE EDITION’

Featuring a standout new remix of ‘Waste My Time’ by Chris Avantgarde, two new Kölsch originals, and more.

Kölsch broadens the scope of his acclaimed KINEMA album with the announcement of KINEMA Deluxe Edition, an expanded release that deepens the emotional and sonic narrative of one of his most resonant projects to date. Featuring four new additions - two remixes and two original cuts - the Deluxe Edition continues the cinematic journey that has already connected across club floors, personal listening spaces, and sold-out live venues throughout Europe via the Kölsch & The Machine tour. The rollout begins January 16 with a powerful new remix of ‘Waste My Time’ by melodic techno tastemaker Chris Avantgarde, building toward the full Deluxe Edition release on March 19.

Since its October release, KINEMA has been praised for its cinematic flow and its ability to balance introspection with peak-time energy. The album quickly became inseparable from the Kölsch & The Machine live show, which premiered at Amsterdam Dance Event before traveling through Berlin, London, Paris, Antwerp, and Madrid. Designed as both a listening experience and a physical one, the tour amplified the album’s emotional core through a modular, analog-driven stage performance that reimagined KINEMA alongside key moments from Kölsch’s catalog.

Leading the Deluxe Edition is Chris Avantgarde’s remix of ‘Waste My Time’, the beloved Kölsch and CamelPhat collaboration. Where the original moved with restraint, Avantgarde’s version shifts the track into darker, more driving territory while preserving the warmth and vulnerability that made it resonate. Anchored by a thick, sweeping bassline and sharpened melodic techno rhythms, the remix balances intimacy with impact, offering a club-ready reinterpretation that still feels unmistakably Kölsch. The remix arrives January 16, serving as the opening chapter of the Deluxe rollout.

 Through a fusion of production mastery and deeply emotive techno, Kölsch has become one of the genre’s most singular voices. After a highly successful run with his recent ‘Kölsch and the Machine’ live tour and accompanying KINEMA album, he continues to stand as one of the scene’s most defining figures. Over the years he has collaborated with a range of renowned artists including Coldplay, Imogen Heap, London Grammar, and Damon Albarn, as well as electronic heavyweights such as ARTBAT, Anyma, WhoMadeWho, and Kevin de Vries, showcasing a producer confident in wearing many creative hats. Alongside releases on his IPSO label with Michael Mayer, Tiga, and Sasha, Kölsch’s sound bridges raw vulnerability and electronic power. Raised in Copenhagen’s Christiania commune, he draws on a lifetime of artistic exploration to create music that feels both universal and deeply personal, a vision perhaps best captured in his unforgettable Cercle set atop the Eiffel Tower.

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MOEAIKE RELEASE LIFT ME HIGH VIA UNRELEASED RECORDS

The new single arrives as one of Moeaike’s most anticipated tracks to date, fuelled by global tastemaker support and cult status across international dance floors.

Internationally renowned Italian DJ and producer duo Moeaike (Roberto Dell’Osso and Gaetano Laterza) continue their rapid ascent on the global electronic music stage with the release of their highly anticipated new single Lift Me High, arriving January 16 via Unreleased Records.

Long before its official release, Lift Me High had already achieved cult status. A warm, emotive house record defined by an unmistakable vocal hook and a refined groove, the track quickly became one of Moeaike’s most recognisable unreleased IDs. A firm favourite in their international performances, it has since been widely described by fans and selectors alike as “one of the most requested Moeaike IDs worldwide this year.”

The record has received extensive and ongoing support from Rampa, &ME, Adam Port and Reznik, with Lift Me High becoming a recurring feature during key Keinemusik performances – most notably throughout their flagship ‘Clouds’ events in Berlin, where it quickly established itself as a standout peak-time moment. Alongside this core support, the track has also been championed by a wide range of selectors from across the global house circuit.

Sonically, Lift Me High blends classic house DNA with Moeaike’s signature contemporary touch. Elastic percussion, a deep and pulsating low-end, airy synths and atmospheric textures create a sense of constant elevation, mirroring the track’s uplifting lyrical refrain. The ethereal vocal line, “Lift me high, don’t let me fall through the fire”, anchors the record with an instantly memorable emotional core, making it equally effective in underground clubs, large-scale festivals and global specialist radio rotations. Its polished production, emotional depth and modern sensibility make it a natural and seamless fit for the forward-thinking vision of Unreleased Records.

Hailing from Taranto, Italy, Roberto and Gaetano have steadily built a distinctive artistic identity since launching the Moeaike project in 2019. Their sound, which is rooted in melodic and afro-influenced house, has earned widespread support from some of the most respected names in electronic music, including Black Coffee, Desiree, Shimza, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Andrea Oliva, Fideles and the extended Keinemusik family.

The duo reached a major milestone in early 2024 with their breakout single Mala Fama on MoBlack Records, which surpassed one million Spotify streams in a remarkably short period. Their growing catalog also includes releases on leading imprints such as Impressum, Atlant, Rose Avenue, Madorasindahouse and Unreleased Records, with standout tracks like Bo Bom and Ulelè, further cementing their reputation as rising leaders within the global house movement.

Over the past two years, Moeaike have significantly expanded their international footprint, delivering high-impact performances across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and South America, including shows in Ibiza, Mykonos, Dubai, Porto, Lisbon, Paris, Munich, Buenos Aires, Tashkent, Amman and Montenegro. Across these appearances, Lift Me High has emerged as a defining peak-time moment, and a signature record that consistently ignited crowds and reinforced the duo’s growing global demand.