SINGER, SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER LUCI RELEASES MELODIC DANCE SINGLE “COMFORTABLE”

OUT NOW ON SEVEN LIONS’ OPHELIA RECORDS

Singer, songwriter, DJ and producer Luci releases new single “Comfortable”. The track showcases Luci’s emotive and instantly hooky vocal performance building into cathartic melodic dance drops.

A singer, songwriter, producer, and performer, Luci is an artist dedicated to shaping the world in a better image. A queer artist ushering in a new vanguard of LGBTQ pop stardom, Luci originally found her footing in

the world of music as an electronic music producer, commanding crowds from coast to coast with her signature, bass-boosted soundscapes. After solidifying herself as an formidable presence in the dance music space and garnering a loyal fanbase, Luci embarked on a musical hiatus to explore the depths of her artistic capabilities in closer detail. A limitless creative, Luci dug deep into her roots, emerging from her intermission with a new sonic perspective via her singing and songwriting. Now, Luci is expanding her artistic breadth by evolving past the confines of EDM and moving into the world of pop and performance with a focus on unveiling her vocal prowess. With each harmonious note sung, each collaboration and production more ambitious than the next, and each lyric written a genuine unearthing of her eccentric mind, Luci’s new era is one for the people. Keeping her musical past in her peripheral, Luci distills the edge of dance music with the vibrant bravado of alt-pop music to embody her truest self.

As the official record label of melodic dubstep leader Seven Lions, Ophelia Records is a label that promotes independent dance music across a wide range of genres. In just five years, Ophelia has become one of the hottest labels in electronic music thanks to its tight-knit community and ability to connect fans of melodic bass, dubstep, trance, psytrance, drum & bass, house and beyond. With over 200 catalog releases from acts such as SLANDER, Excision, Kill The Noise, MitiS, Jason Ross, NGHTMRE, Wooli, Trivecta, Blastoyz, Crystal Skies and Last Heroes, Ophelia has multiple #1 iTunes dance records and has been supported on the covers of mint and danceXL with additional playlisting on New Music Friday, Dance Rising, Bass Arcade and SiriusXM BPM. The label has also sold out showcases at Echostage, Avant Gardner and Red Rocks, as well as hosted festival stage takeovers at Electric Zoo, Miami Music Week, Nocturnal Wonderland and more.

RISING ITALIAN TECHNO SENSATION MAIKE DEPAS RELEASES HIS MOST DARING PROJECT YET WITH ‘SEXY DEVIL HORSE EP’

Maike Depas makes a triumphant return with his latest project, ‘Sexy Devil Horse EP’, out now on his visionary label, Innovation Studio Records. Following the success of his Circle of Life EP on Pushmaster Discs, this ambitious 10-track release not only underscores Depas' meteoric rise in the Hard Techno scene but also signals an exciting new era for his label and artistic journey.

Sexy Devil Horse EP is a powerful celebration of collaboration and innovation. Featuring an impressive lineup of international heavyweight remixers, including Luca Agnelli (Etruria Beat), Dutch phenomenon OGUZ, and the notorious "Demon of Hard Techno," Michael Katana, alongside Southern Italian talents CHRS and Gianni Di Bernardo, the EP encapsulates the global and inclusive spirit driving Depas’ vision.

The title Sexy Devil Horse is as daring and captivating as the music it represents. With the relentless, galloping drive of its title track and "Hear The Sound," contrasted by the sultry, groove-infused charm of "Ce Soir," Maike Depas showcases his unparalleled ability to blend raw energy with refined artistry. The EP masterfully balances opposing forces, from the stripped-down precision of "StarKiller" to the grand, immersive intensity of "Dark Serenade," crafting a profound sonic and emotional odyssey for listeners.

In this release, Hard Techno meets Psy Trance, with echoes of ’90s Rave and Trance. This fusion of recognisable influences and forward-thinking soundscapes reflects Maike’s mission to create music that resonates with a diverse global audience. Pulling from his vast experience and musical knowledge he has crafted one of the most diverse records in the harder electronic music genre of the year.

With the momentum of 2024 under his wings, ‘Sexy Devil Horse’ marks a defining moment in Depas’ career and solidifies his place among the new generation of techno visionaries. The release will include both a digital and physical release.

Italian hard techno DJ and producer MAIKE DEPAS (Michelangelo De Pasquale) is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting talents in electronic music. Drawing from a decade of experience and a sound that merges 90s rave, hard techno, and psy-trance, Depas has redefined his artistic vision in 2024, earning recognition from DJ Mag Italia, Mixmag Germany, and FAZE as a rising star in the global scene.

A classically trained musician who studied composition and piano at the Milan Conservatory, Depas blends technical precision with raw, boundary-pushing energy. His recent audio-visual relaunch has brought his dystopian aesthetic to life, highlighted by a live set at Berlin’s Teufelsberg, shooting with cyberpunk designer Demobaza, and collaborating with the likes of Amstra, Mattia Trani, and Matasism. In the past year, Depas has released a series of EPs under Mattia Trani’s Pushmaster Discs, including ‘Tokyo Nights’ and the most recent ‘Circle of Life’, which dropped Oct. 11.

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MIKE WILLIAMS AND VLUARR TEAMED UP TO RELEASE HIGH ENOUGH OUT NOW ON STMPD RCRDS

Half a year ago, Vluarr and Mike Williams came together in the studio with no set plan—just the shared excitement of making music. What emerged from their creative session is High Enough, a track that perfectly blends Vluarr’s cutting-edge sound with Mike Williams’ dynamic and uplifting energy.

“I’ve been following Vluarr and his music for a long time and have always admired his sound,” says Mike. “When we got into the studio, it was all about seeing where our styles could meet, and ‘High Enough’ was the result. It’s been incredible to test it out live and see the amazing reaction from the crowd.”

The track captures the essence of both artists’ styles, delivering a euphoric yet powerful sound that has already proven its impact on dancefloors.