Episode 48

Mont Rouge is a Swiss electronic duo making waves with their hypnotic grooves, deep synths, and emotionally charged sound. Since forming in 2023, they’ve amassed millions of streams with breakthrough collaborations, reached top positions on Beatport, and performed over 100 shows worldwide, including debut sets in Los Angeles and New York

Aaron Bannie and Kamaliza Salamba, together known as Night Tales, are an Australian electronic duo making waves on the global stage with their signature fusion of storytelling, urban textures, and progressive electronica. With support from Ultra Records and recognition from EDMtrain and the EDMA’s Breakthrough Artist nomination, they’ve captivated audiences worldwide. Their dynamic live performances, including Coachella and the immersive CLR show series, blend live vocals, local musicians, dancers, and culture-specific elements, reflecting the duo’s mission to connect electronic music with urban culture and create unforgettable experiences.

II Faces is the collaborative project of Ben Weiss and Saull, a duo built on duality and musical synergy. Combining Ben’s rich musical culture with Saull’s meticulous precision, their sound draws from universal house, disco funk, 90s grooves, and early-2000s deep house. With releases on acclaimed labels like No Art, Funkiman, Two and a Half Cats, and most recently Indie House Records with the standout track Xtra—supported by Salomé Le Chat, Agoria, and Jamie Jones—II Faces delivers a distinctive blend of sound that draws in audiences worldwide.

From humble beginnings in rural southern Spain, Wade—born Juan Carlos Cruz Lopez—has risen to international acclaim through a combination of talent, vision, and relentless drive. First gaining attention with Solid Grooves in London’s underground scene, he went on to create his own label and party series, Criterio, which sold out Madrid’s legendary Fabrik on its first showcase and quickly earned backing from Universal Music. Known for a distinct “groover” sound, Wade’s versatility as a DJ allows him to command both intimate bunker clubs and festival main stages, sharing bills with names like Marco Carola, Solardo, FISHER, and David Guetta.

With a relentless passion for jazz, funk, and classic house, ANATTA delivers grooves that command dancefloors worldwide. His productions and ILLUSTRATE Records, including ILLUSTRATE Radio on Insomniac Radio, have earned support from heavyweights such as Franky Rizardo, Solardo, and Sosa. From breakout festival sets to intimate club nights, ANATTA combines technical skill with an intuitive sense of the crowd, proving that his music isn’t just played — it’s experienced. More than a DJ, he’s a trailblazer, showing what happens when rhythm takes control.

Hailing from Paris, this electronic live trio stands out as an underground force, delivering immersive performances fueled by complex grooves and broken rhythms. Their music fuses minimal, house, and funky techno with vibrant, psychedelic textures, creating a hypnotic and unpredictable live experience. Constantly on the road, the group explores new stages and spaces, sharing their singular sound with audiences across the globe.

Emerging from the streets of Caracas in the early 2000s, DJ Babatr transformed his neighborhood experiences into Raptor House, a genre that fuses hard house, techno, and Afro-Caribbean percussion with the spirit of the barrio. Known for groundbreaking tracks like “Las Lomas” and the internationally acclaimed “Xtasis,” Babatr turned bedroom experiments into a global phenomenon, giving voice to Venezuelan youth culture and the challenges of urban life. His music is both a sonic revolt and a celebration, shaping a movement that extends beyond clubs—into fashion, dance, and identity—and ensuring that Raptor House remains a uniquely Venezuelan cultural force.

Berlin-based duo Propellar transforms friendship into infectious dance music, merging indie-pop, disco, and house into a sound that is immersive, uplifting, and made to move crowds. With expansive vocals, shimmering guitars, and tight, punchy drops, they draw on the aesthetics of the ’60s and ’70s while exploring modern electronic pop. Since debuting in 2021, Propellar has released tracks on renowned labels including Stil vor Talent, Colorize, ICONYC, 3000 Grad, and Family Piknik Music, and their live performances have lit up festivals like Fusion, AfrikaBurn, and Family Piknik, as well as iconic clubs such as Sisyphos.