MATHAME ANSWER THE CALL WITH HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED CLUB WEAPON, 'KOKO'

“WE BELIEVE A NEW SONIC LANGUAGE IS EMERGING: DARK, MINIMAL, TECH, YET EMOTIONAL. FOR US, IT’S THE RIGHT MOMENT TO EXPERIMENT, STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE, AND EXPLORE NEW TERRITORIES.” - MATHAME

Mathame double down on their ascent to greatness with ‘KOKO’, a high-voltage and equally hyped club cut that reveals a new fold to Amedeo and Matteo’s ever-evolving vision as pioneers of the EmoTech sound. The single delivers a soundscape that begs for strobes and smoke-filled rooms, already proven by pre-release support from John Summit, Dom Dolla, and Anyma. Go loco for 'KOKO' when the release finally hits streaming services everywhere on September 19.

Where Mathame’s previous release, ‘Love Somebody’, was a showcase of melody, ‘KOKO’ is a masterclass in clubbing finesse. With a percolating beat, menacing rave synths, and hazy vocal track, the single guarantees to inject a jolt of energy into any late night set. Already a much-sought-after ID, the track has been a highlight in the duo's recent shows, debuting with new visuals at UNVRS in Ibiza earlier this month. That momentum has been carried by the likes of John Summit and Dom Dolla, who belted the record across festivals, beach clubs, and Ibiza throughout the summer, certifying ‘KOKO’ as one of the most anticipated drops of the year.

In Mathame’s own words,

“‘KOKO’ represents our reinterpretation of a sound rooted in our street hip hop past. It’s a monster—dark, minimal, tech, but still emotional. The lyrics speak about the comfort zone of being in one’s own ‘koko’ (cocoon), while the music constantly challenges that safety.”

The release continues Mathame's seismic year, which includes the aforementioned ‘Love Somebody’ and a monumental collaboration with Tiësto on ‘Everlight’. Their studio innovation is matched by a tour schedule that balances quality with quantity, as September alone sees the duo headline London’s iconic Drumsheds (Sept 26), followed by back-to-back French showcases at the historic Château de Fontainebleau in Paris (Sept 27) and Le Sucre in Lyon (Sept 28). They continue from there, stopping at Creamfields in Argentina and Chile (Oct 11–12), before turning their attention to North America as the year comes to a close.

With 'KOKO', Mathame justify their meteoric rise yet again. Whether they're in the studio or behind the decks, it's clear that their formula of innovation and hard work is simply unmatched. Experience the hype for yourself, when their long-awaited new single lands on streaming services everywhere on September 19.

Amedeo and Matteo, the duo behind Mathame, are leading the EmoTech charge, connecting audiences around the globe through transportive music that transcends genres, generations, and dimensions. More than another DJ duo, Mathame are sonic alchemists hose productions unfold as poignant odysseys that blur the lines beteen reverie and reality.

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GERMAN-POLISH PRODUCER LIQUIDFIVE RELEASES STELLAR NEW SINGLE 'LEAVE AN ECHO'

German-Polish producer and DJ liquidfive (Martin Maximilian Kotzur) returns this Friday 12 September with his new single Leave An Echo. Since breaking through with Freedom in 2017, liquidfive has carved a reputation for crafting euphoric dance-pop that has connected on both festival stages and radio.

For Kotzur, music has always been about more than beats. After setbacks and milestones, from the deeply personal Back 2 U written after a devastating apartment fire, to the success of Veins which climbed into the US iTunes Dance Top 10, his songs have become a way of turning lived experience into something universal. That instinct carries straight into Leave An Echo.

The new track opens with a vocal line brimming with vulnerability, before layers of glowing synths and pulsing rhythms build around it. It’s a song that threads the line between tension and release: one moment it feels like a quiet reminder of the weight of ones memory, the next it surges into a rush of sound that demands movement. “This song is about the idea that nothing we live through is ever really lost,” Kotzur says. “People, moments, and emotions leave a mark on us – an echo that stays even when time moves on.” With its balance of emotion and energy, Leave An Echo is both a personal statement and a crowd anthem in waiting.

The accompanying video mirrors that tension, following a woman driving alone through the night, her solitude cut against flashes of a crowded club. It plays like an escape that never fully takes hold — as though she’s running from something, only to be pulled back into its orbit. 

Leave An Echo is out now, via liquidfives own label, 5L-Recordings.

PARALLELLE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 11TH AVENUE

NEW SINGLE “TAKE YOU ON A RIDE” OUT NOW

11TH AVENUE OUT via PARALLELLE’S LABEL FOLDER OCTOBER 29, 2025

French duo Parallelle are ready to shift gears with the announcement of their second LP, 11th Avenue, out October 29 on their newly founded Lisbon-based label, FOLDER. The news arrives alongside the release of a new single, “Take You On A Ride,” out now. 

“Take You On A Ride” is a sleek and effortlessly sexy tech house number, marked by smooth, rolling basslines and dynamic instrumental layers that keep listeners locked in and moving from start to finish, perfectly capturing the groove, warmth, and musicality that defines the duo.

“We wanted to spark some flirtatious mischief on the dance floor. So we came up with a rolling baseline, nasty groove, and lyrics that turn the night into a playground.”   — Parallelle

11th Avenue highlights Parallelle’s continued commitment to exploring new ideas, united by an analogue production approach that builds a bridge between genres, experiences, and communities. The album emphasizes the imperfect beauty of analogue sound, combining live instrumentation, groovy beats, and jazzy saxophone and trumpet interplay with Thomas (Parallelle) and collaborators’ vocals, resulting in rich and authentic tones that feel both classic and contemporary.

Beyond the music, Parallelle has crafted a holistic vision for 11th Avenue. The album’s visual identity was shaped by progressive fashion creative director Sarah Bassett and captured by internationally renowned photographer Dani Batistidas, resulting in an aesthetic that mirrors the analogue-first ethos of the record. Parallelle will bring 11th Avenue to life globally with a curated album tour that blends intimate listening sessions with hybrid DJ sets, bespoke production elements, and immersive storytelling.

Further blurring the lines between sound and style, the duo has teamed up with rising high-end streetwear brand Ciaran for a capsule collection of limited-edition 11th Avenue T-shirts, hats, and jackets to be launched this October during ADE.

11th Avenue arrives October 29 via FOLDER, with a vinyl release to follow later in the month. “Take You On A Ride” is out now on all platforms.

ABOUT PARALLELLE:
In music theory, a “Parallelle” is described as two different scales starting from the same note, developing differently while still dialoguing with each other. This concept mirrors Parallelle's identity: creating sounds influenced by various genres (jazz, soul, hip-hop, funk, and techno) that reflect their life experiences and collaborative audio-visual encounters.

With Lisbon as their home, Parallelle reverberates the city's energy and evokes its sound space by creating a distinctive style: a blend of house, techno, and world music. Their sound philosophy is linked with live instrumentation and field recordings, showcasing their global travels, deep appreciation for diverse cultures, and nostalgic tribute.

Music is a collaborative concept that is central to Parallelle's ethos. Their work as musicians, curators, and film and fashion sound designers illustrates the duo's belief in music as a universal language - a dialogue that, much like their namesake, begins in harmony and evolves into something uniquely their own.