Editor of IVR

With Gudu & Friends Vol. 1, Peggy Gou's Gudu label debuts a brand-new yearly Various Artists compilation series. With contributions from Closet Yi, Salamanda, Lady Blacktronika, and others. Gudu was founded in 2019 and has since produced multiple hit songs from Peggy Gou (including "I Go" and "Nabi"). Gudu started with "Starry Night," one of Peggy Gou's most popular tracks to date. However, Gudu's narrative is not entirely told by […]

Ae:ther, a producer based in Berlin, has returned with an electrifying new release on ARTBAT's UPPERGROUND Imprint. The song, "Merlino," is a strong and captivating tune that demonstrates Ae:ther's talent for creating melodic techno with a strong emotional resonance. Ae:ther has produced a tune that masterfully captures the intensity of the dance floor while keeping a feeling of reflection and depth by drawing on his passion for ambient electronica. The […]

With their collaboration on "Keep It Movin," Roger Sanchez and Katy Alex achieve the ideal fusion of catchy melodies and rich harmonies, disco-tinged house production, high-energy string sections, and funky bass lines, all of which are topped off with a unique and contagious top-line vocal. From his modest beginnings in New York City, searching through dusty crates of old vinyl and playing at house parties, Roger Sanchez has dominated playlists, […]