SONDELA RECORDINGS LAUNCHES SONDELA VOLT TO CHAMPION THE NEXT WAVE OF AFRO-ELECTRONIC TALENT

Introducing 'Ascendance' by Phila De Giant & Ayden J, the imprint's first release.

Sondela Recordings expands its vision with the launch of new imprint Sondela Volt, introducing a dedicated home for the deeper, darker and more club-focused edges of African electronic music. Marking the label's first release on 24 July, Volt opens its catalogue with 'Ascendance', a collaboration between returning Sondela artist Phila De Giant and label newcomer Ayden J.

Founded by the team behind Sondela Recordings, Sondela Volt has been created to champion records designed first and foremost for the dancefloor. While Sondela Recordings has built its reputation around celebrating the breadth, culture and global evolution of African electronic music, the new imprint narrows its focus towards peak-time club energy, exploring the driving worlds of Afro House, Afro Tech and 3Step through a distinctly underground lens.

Setting the tone is ‘Ascendance’, a powerful Afro Tech collaboration pairing returning Sondela’s Phila De Giant with emerging talent Ayden J. Built around hypnotic percussion, rolling grooves and peak-time energy, the release sets the blueprint for the sound Sondela Volt aims to champion.

The launch also represents the next step in Sondela's wider story. Since its inception in 2021 under Defected Records before evolving into an independent movement, Sondela Records has become one of the leading platforms championing innovative African electronic music and the artists shaping its future. Through a commitment to authenticity, cultural exchange and long-term artist development, the label has consistently sought to amplify voices from across the continent and its diaspora while helping redefine perceptions of Afro-inspired electronic music on the global stage.

With ‘Ascendance’, Sondela Volt signals the beginning of a new chapter, one that looks firmly towards the future of African electronic music while staying rooted in the dancefloors where these sounds continue to evolve.

The debut release has already received early support from leading names including Enoo Nap

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BLACK COFFEE TO HEADLINE EXCLUSIVE OPEN-AIR SHOW AT UNESCO-LISTED BUDA CASTLE

Grammy Award-winning artist’s exclusive 2,000-cap performance takes place at one of Budapest’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Grammy Award-winning Black Coffee will headline an exclusive 2,000-cap open-air performance at Budapest’s UNESCO-listed Buda Castle on 14 August 2026, marking a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s leading electronic artists in an intimate and historic setting.

Presented by BSH Events in partnership with local promoter City Takeover, the event marks BSH’s first-ever show in Hungary and continues the Croatian promoter’s reputation for creating unforgettable electronic music experiences in culturally significant locations.

Black Coffee is a global force in Afro house, having defined the sound through his acclaimed productions, headline festival performances and celebrated Ibiza residencies. His long-standing relationship with BSH has already produced several standout events, and this summer continues that legacy with his highly anticipated return to Budapest - his first performance in the city in 12 years - following his appearance at BSH Amphitheatre Pula in Croatia just two weeks earlier.

Set atop Castle Hill overlooking the Danube, Buda Castle is one of Budapest’s defining landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Perched above the Danube, Buda Castle has dominated Budapest's skyline since the 13th century. Today, its UNESCO-listed Baroque palace provides one of Europe's most spectacular settings for cultural events. Its dramatic architecture, panoramic views and unique atmosphere will provide a spectacular backdrop for one of the summer’s most anticipated electronic music events.

The Budapest event represents the next chapter in the ongoing collaboration between Black Coffee and BSH, following a series of successful performances together across Europe. It also marks a major milestone for BSH Events as the promoter brings its distinctive approach to destination-driven electronic music experiences to Hungary for the first time.

GRYFFIN AND BUNT. LAUNCH LONG-AWAITED COLLABORATION ‘WORLD AWAY’ WITH INEZ

Ahead of Upcoming Fourth Studio Album ELEMENTS I

Out Now via 10K Projects

Dance music powerhouse GRYFFIN, German hitmaker BUNT., and rising songstress Inéz today release their anticipated collaboration ‘World Away’ out now via 10K Projects. ‘World Away’ is the latest single to arrive as part of GRYFFIN’s highly-anticipated fourth studio album ELEMENTS I due out this Fall.

‘World Away’ is a collaboration eight years in the making between GRYFFIN and BUNT. The two are long time friends – GRYFFIN an early champion of BUNT. for nearly a decade, where BUNT was an early support act on GRYFFIN’s Gravity Tour eight years ago. He also notably played on GRYFFIN’s back-to-back sold-out nights at Red Rocks in 2023. 

“Levi and I have an incredible history that I’ve always cherished. It’s marked most heavily in being proud to watch my friend turn into one of the biggest dance acts in the world today. There is no one kinder and more deserving than Levi, and there is no better time for us to celebrate our history together than with this song which we’ve talked about doing for as long as I can remember. I’m so grateful Inez was the one to deliver on that!” – GRYFFIN

Bringing together three distinct musical identities, ‘World Away’ pairs GRYFFIN’s expansive melodic production with BUNT.’s signature electronic sensibilities and Inéz’s soaring vocal performance. Shimmering synths and driving rhythms carry the track from intimate verses (written by Andrew Tyler) into a euphoric chorus centered on love that endures across any distance. Anchored by the refrain “love will find us anyway,” the collaboration transforms separation into an uplifting reminder that genuine connection can withstand time, distance, and all of life's twists and turns.

“Don’t get lost in searching for love. Let it all go, and love will find you anyway.” – Inéz

Arriving as GRYFFIN marks a decade of music, ELEMENTS I begins the rollout of his fourth studio album alongside the four-part Ten Years Of Music concert series, which continues this Fall in New York, Los Angeles, and Colorado. The upcoming project explores the range of his sound through collaborations with Kygo, Khalid, Sasha Alex Sloan, AVELLO, and now BUNT. and Inéz, bringing together artists from across the electronic and pop spectrum. The album and limited-run live series capture the continued evolution of GRYFFIN’s artistry while setting the stage for his next creative chapter.

German producer BUNT. has carved out a lane entirely his own through his signature blend of folk-inspired songwriting and high-energy electronic production. The multi-platinum artist has built a global following with releases including ‘Clouds’ and ‘TRIPPIN,’ while continuing to expand his sound through experimentation with stutter house, deep house, and other corners of modern dance music. Alongside sold-out headline tours and major festival appearances, that versatility has established BUNT. as one of electronic music’s most distinctive crossover acts.

Inéz has quickly become one of electronic music's most sought-after vocalists and songwriters, earning collaborations with some of the scene's biggest names through her distinctive voice and emotionally resonant songwriting. Beyond her breakthrough on Peter Fox's 150M+ streaming hit 'Zukunft Pink,' she has worked with artists including Solomun, John Summit, and Subtronics, while also performing as one half of acclaimed avant-pop duo ÄTNA. Looking ahead, 2026 sees her expanding an already impressive catalog with upcoming releases alongside Anyma, Luude, and more, further cementing her place as one of dance music's most in-demand collaborators.

Stream GRYFFIN, BUNT, and Inéz’s new single ‘World Away’ available now on all platforms.

GRYFFIN UPCOMING TOUR DATES
July 31 – XS Nightclub – Las Vegas, NV
August 1 – Fisher Green Pavilion – Seattle, WA
August 7 – Encore Beach Club – Las Vegas, NV
August 9 – ÎLE SONIQ – Montreal, QC
August 14 – Encore Beach Club – Las Vegas, NV
August 21-22 – Breakaway Music Festival – Worcester, MA
September 5-6 – North Coast Music Festival – Bridgeview, IL
October 2 – Encore Beach Club – Las Vegas, NV
October 16 – Encore Beach Club – Las Vegas, NV
October 17 – Under the K Bridge – Brooklyn, NY
October 23-24 – Exposition Park – Los Angeles, CA
October 30 – SCREAM Festival – Edmonton, AB
November 13 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
November 14 – PNE Forum – Vancouver, BC
November 20 – History – Toronto, ON
November 21 – History – Toronto, ON

BUNT UPCOMING TOUR DATES
July 24 – Pacha New York – Brooklyn, NY
July 25 – X Games – New Orleans, LA
July 26 – Love Family Park – Frankfurt, DE
August 1 – Agora Du Port De Quebec – Quebec, QC
August 6 – Pangea Festival – Ribnitz-Damgarten, DE
August 7 – SonneMondSterne Festival – Saalburg-Ebersdorf, DE
August 21 – Open Air Gampel – Gampel-Bratsch, CH
August 22– IN THE ROUND Open Air – Köln, DE
August 23 – IN THE ROUND Open Air – Hamburg, DE
August 28 – Power Plant Live! – Baltimore, MD
September 3 – IN THE ROUND Open Air – Berlin, DE
September 4 – Glücksgefühle – Hockenheim, DE
September 6 – North Coast Music Festival – Bridgeview, IL
September 11 – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX
September 12 – The Sound – Del Mar, CA
September 17-18 – MTELUS – Montréal, QC
September 19 – Roadrunner – Boston, MA
September 25 – Encore Beach Club – Las Vegas, NV
September 26 – Pioneer Square – Seattle, WA
October 2 – Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 – Austin, TX
October 10 – Revel – Albuquerque, NM
October 11 – Encore Beach Club – Las Vegas, NV
October 15-17 – HISTORY – Toronto, ON
October 30 – Hordern Pavilion – Moore Park, AU
November 5 – The Fortitude Music Hall – Brisbane, AU
November 7 – Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts – Melbourne, AU
November 22 – Corona Capital Festival – Mexico City, MX