PETRU KSS RELEASES DEBUT LP ‘KOLIBRI LIVE’ FOLLOWING RICHIE HAWTIN’S PHD SCHOLARSHIP

Corsican-born producer and live performer PETRU KSS has released his debut album ‘Kolibri Live LP’, out now via his own imprint Kolibri Space Shuttle Records.

Captured during a live recording session deep in the Corsican wilderness, the 11 track project presents a raw, hardware driven performance forged through real time improvisation. The album embraces the unpredictability of live electronic music, where instinct, physical interaction and spontaneous decision making shape the sound as it unfolds.

Moving between driving techno propulsion and expansive atmospheric moments, Kolibri Live LP unfolds as a narrative journey that gradually travels from grounded, organic textures toward more cosmic sonic territories. Hypnotic rhythmic structures, evolving melodic fragments and acid-tinged sequences flow throughout the record, giving the album both dancefloor impact and cinematic depth.

The project was mixed by renowned producer and engineer Hannes Bieger, whose signature sense of depth and sonic dimension brings cohesion to the live recordings while preserving their immediacy and raw energy. Mastering was completed at Calyx, ensuring clarity and precision across the album’s dynamic range. Early support for the project has come from leading electronic artists including Richie Hawtin, John Digweed and Sasha. The wider Kolibri universe will continue to expand throughout 2026 with a series of remixes from Dubfire, .VRIL, Kaiser, Saytek and other producers connected to the project.

Alongside his artistic work, PETRU KSS is also the recipient of the Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship in Electronic Music. His research centres on THRiPPS, Techno, Hardware centric, Real time, Improvisation, Production and Performance Study. An ongoing exploration of live electronic music performance that forms the conceptual backbone of the album.

More than a traditional studio release, Kolibri Live LP captures a moment of creation in motion, where environment, technology and human intuition converge to produce an immersive journey through sound.

Kolibri Live LP is out now via Kolibri Space Shuttle Records.

R3HAB TAKES THE MIC HIMSELF IN “RIGHT HERE…” WITH RHODES

A song exploring presence, it’s the second single from his upcoming LP, “Dream inside a dream…”

R3HAB: “Right here…” is about feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty, and still trying to find peace in the present moment. It’s about holding onto what is real, even while everything else feels unstable.

R3HAB links with RHODES for the second single from his forthcoming album and it's a polished blend of emotive pop and dancefloor warmth, with an unexpected message from the multi-platinum producer woven in. “Right here…” explores the tension between uncertainty and presence, the vulnerability of facing change, and the fear that those around you might not stay through it all.

“Right here…” also presents a new facet in R3HAB’s creative legacy. As the final chorus winds down, a voice note from R3HAB begins, like an excerpt from his journal: “You just want that moment to be on a loop, you want that feeling, you want that high, the whole, the whole time, but that high is almost like a drug.” This unexpected addition expands the song’s scope from romantic uncertainty to a reflection on chasing temporary highs and searching for deeper connection.

“Right here…” is a nostalgic and hopeful festival-ready single built on sweeping melodies and gently rolling synths. RHODES’ aching vocal performance carries the emotional weight, longing for distant love while melancholic synth textures provide warmth and lift. The result is a smooth, sunlit crossover cut that balances radio accessibility with dancefloor sensibility.

With this second taste of the upcoming album, R3HAB signals that “Dream inside a dream…” marks a shift: not only by curating the sound, but by stepping inside the narrative himself. 

Multi-Platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul aka R3HAB has spent the past 15 years carving out a global presence in electronic music. From high-profile remixes for Rihanna, Drake and Taylor Swift to chart-ready collaborations with Ava Max, ZAYN and Luis Fonsi, his catalogue has amassed more than 13 billion streams. 

Ranked consistently in DJ Mag’s Top 100 and founder of the successful CYB3RPVNK label, he continues to evolve his sound through cross-genre collaborations. Here he teams up with English singer-songwriter RHODES, the vocalist known for his soulful indie-pop delivery and emotionally resonant toplines.

KENN COLT DROPS INFECTIOUS NEW CLUB BANGER ‘MILLIONAIRE’ ON HIS OWN LABEL FEELS LIKE HOME RECORDS

Kenn Colt returns to his very own Feels Like Home Records imprint with ‘Millionaire’, a deep and groove-laden house cut that showcases a more refined side of his production palette. Known for his high-energy tech and afro house output, the Belgian artist dials back the tempo in favour of swing, space and subtle tension, delivering a track that thrives on feel rather than force.

The track was born from some light-hearted pillow talk revolving around an elephant, hence the artwork. After moving to Thailand full time with his girlfriend, Kenn is grinding hard in the studio in order to fund the change of scenery. Talking with his girlfriend, they have conversations about escaping it all, how their new life in Thailand will look and how Kenn’s music can help them. She says, “If your song goes viral, you have to buy me an elephant”. Deal. Kenn headed straight to the studio the next morning and began work – what manifested was ‘Millionaire’.

Anchored by a smooth yet commanding bassline that swoops and rolls beneath the mix, ‘Millionaire’ is driven by a catchy vocal refrain that quickly lodges itself in the listener’s head. As the arrangement unfolds, Kenn Colt introduces a pronounced beat drop where the vocal is expertly chopped and reworked, transforming a simple hook into a rhythmic weapon built for late-night dancefloors. The result is a moment of release that feels controlled, confident and deeply infectious.

True to Kenn Colt’s artistic ethos, ‘Millionaire’ isn’t just about movement — it’s about atmosphere and intention. It reflects his ongoing desire to translate emotion and lived experience into sound, while still delivering a record that DJs can rely on in the club. As another statement release on Feels Like Home Records, ‘Millionaire’ reinforces Kenn Colt’s ability to evolve his sound while staying rooted in groove, musicality and authentic house music storytelling.

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