RAFAEL CERATO DEBUTS ON DRUMCODE WITH ‘RIGHT NOW’

Marking his inaugural collaboration with US techno mainstay Charles D, the new single will be available from July 31 as part of Drumcode's DC4 Vol. 5 compilation

Esteemed French producer Rafael Cerato marks the latest major milestone in his career with his long-awaited debut on Adam Beyer's iconic Drumcode imprint, joining forces with New York techno heavyweight Charles D for their collaborative single 'Right Now'. The track lands on July 31 as part of Drumcode's DC4 Vol. 5 compilation, placing Cerato alongside one of electronic music's most influential labels for the first time.

Built around driving percussion, old school vocal chops and relentless peak-time energy, Right Now brings together two artists known for crafting music designed for the biggest stages. Rafael Cerato's signature blend of groove, tension and melodic atmosphere meets Charles D's powerful techno aesthetic, resulting in a track that commands attention from the off.

The release arrives during what has become Cerato's most prolific and high-profile year to date. In recent months, he has delivered standout releases across some of dance music's most respected imprints, including Catch & Release (FISHER), When Stars Align (CamelPhat), belonging (Innellea), Ultra Records and REALM Records. His momentum has also been fuelled by a collaboration with legendary Italian producer Benny Benassi on Ultra Records, as well as an official remix of Michael Bibi's acclaimed single Different Side.

A long-standing figure within the underground scene, Rafael Cerato has spent over a decade building a reputation as one of electronic music's most consistent and forward-thinking artists. Having shared the booth with Solomun early in his career and collaborated with artists including ARTBAT, he has helped shape the groove-led sound that continues to dominate dance floors today. Now based between Marseille and Ibiza, his productions sit at the crossroads of Tech House and Indie Dance, earning support from leading names including Solomun, FISHER, CamelPhat, Tiësto, Vintage Culture, Chris Lake, Mau P, MEDUZA, David Guetta and Benny Benassi.

With Right Now, Rafael Cerato further underlines his place among electronic music's most exciting producers. As his biggest year yet continues to unfold, the release signals another significant step in an already remarkable run of career-defining records.

INNELLEA DROPS ‘BOUNCE MUSIC’, ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL HEELYS® COLLABORATION

Continuing a year of creative reinvention built around freedom, satire and a renewed focus on the dancefloor, the new single arrives alongside a humorous new music video revealing Innellea’s official collaboration with iconic footwear brand Heelys®

In the midst of a year of creative reinvention, German artist Innellea returns with Bounce Music, a new single arriving on 31 July via his label belonging. The release is accompanied by a tongue-in-cheek music video that officially unveils Innellea’s unexpected collaboration with long-standing footwear brand Heelys, following his now-iconic appearance at EDC Las Vegas wearing the footwear brand’s signature shoes.

The video continues to expand on the world that has been developing around Innellea in recent months. Beginning with the unveiling of Bounce Music on a physical CD, the story follows Innellea as his manager introduces a new branded project and presents custom-designed Heelys as the latest evolution of the artist. What follows is a deliberately exaggerated take on the machinery surrounding modern music culture, as Innellea is put through a fictional “Heely Show Simulator” designed to test whether he can perform at the highest level while rolling across the stage.

Through absurd performance metrics, corporate language and an intentionally over-the-top approach to artist branding, the video plays with the expectations placed on musicians today, where identity, visibility and commercial partnerships have become increasingly intertwined with the music itself. At the same time, it reflects a broader shift in Innellea’s creative world: one where humour, spontaneity and personality are embraced rather than hidden.

The Heelys collaboration grew totally unexpectedly from this new chapter. What began as an off-the-cuff moment of playfulness on stage at EDC Las Vegas has since developed into an official partnership with the iconic US footwear brand, becoming a symbol of the more open and instinctive approach that has shaped Innellea’s recent work.

This creative direction follows the release of Slave To The Hype, which marked an important turning point in Innellea’s process. Arriving as both a critique of the pressures surrounding modern electronic music and a personal reset, the single opened up a wider conversation around expectations, visibility and the constant pressure for artists to remain relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. Since then, Innellea has continued to move forward without being restricted by previous definitions of what his music or identity should be. 

Rather than embracing the seriousness, ego and rigid expectations that have increasingly surrounded parts of electronic music culture, he has created a world built around humour, openness and experimentation. Through this evolving character and creative universe, Innellea challenges the idea that an artist must always appear in a certain way, instead celebrating a more human and playful approach where personality and individuality become part of the music itself.

For belonging, the single strengthens the label’s evolving identity. Rooted in contemporary electronic music while remaining open to experimentation, the imprint continues to champion records that prioritise energy, emotion and movement. Bounce Music reflects this direction: club-focused, stripped back and uncompromising, while still carrying the emotional intensity that has always been central to Innellea’s work.

With the release of Bounce Music, Innellea continues to explore a new creative space; one where music, humour and individuality can exist alongside each other. At its core though, the single returns to the reason electronic music has always mattered: the shared experience of the dancefloor.

NICOLE MOUDABER MAKES RARE VOCAL APPEARANCE ON DANNY AVILA’S NEW SINGLE

‘WELCOME 2 MIAMI’ IS

OUT NOW VIA MOODCOLLECTIVE

Global icon Nicole Moudaber joins forces with Spanish DJ and producer Danny Avila on new single ‘Welcome 2 Miami’. Out now via Moudaber’s MoodCollective imprint, ‘Welcome 2 Miami’ is primed for heavy rotation throughout the summer season. 

A high-energy club weapon built for peak-time dancefloors, ‘Welcome 2 Miami’ began life as a Danny Avila production that immediately caught Nicole’s attention. After hearing the track, Moudaber knew she wanted to sign it for MoodCollective, but the collaboration didn’t stop there as the techno queen decided to ditch the existing AI-geerated vocals and deliver them herself. 

“I loved the record instantly, but I wasn’t interested in using AI vocals. I said to Danny, ‘F**k AI - I’ll do them myself.’” Nicole Moudaber

Nicole subsequently stepped into the studio to record and perform the vocals personally, transforming the record into a unique collaboration that blends Danny Avila’s forward-thinking production with Nicole’s unmistakable energy and artistic identity. The result is an undeniable summer anthem tailor-made for the euphoric sunrise moments that have made Miami’s iconic space a global institution. 

“For me this collab is extra special because Nicole has been one of my favourite DJs and tastemakers ever since I started DJing over 15 years ago. Getting the chance to create a record together that was inspired by a night at Space Miami feels like a full-circle moment!” Danny Avila

Since launching in 2025, MoodCollective has quickly established itself as a home for forward-thinking electronic music, reflecting Nicole’s commitment to championing fresh talent, innovative music while continuing to push creative boundaries as both an artist and label head. 

With a career spanning fifteen years, part of Avila’s continued success has been his artistic ability to evolve and redefine his music. In recent years, that evolution has seen him delve deeper into the world of techno, bringing his signature energy and hard-hitting sound to the genre. His latest collaboration with Nicole marks another significant milestone in that journey, further strengthening his position within the global techno scene. 

Combining Avila’s driving production with a rare vocal performance from Nicole, ‘Welcome 2 Miami’ is poised to become one of summer’s standout records.