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TAB – Do Something
TAB Turn Eurodance Nostalgia Into A Modern Rallying Cry
TAB‘s “Do Something” hits like a neon jolt: a high-energy dance-pop anthem that folds nineties eurodance swagger into Y2K shimmer and lands somewhere fiercely current. The Icelandic trio lean into a playful, tongue-in-cheek spirit, but the track still burns with purpose, built around a hook that reaches for the floor and the chorus at once.
Working with producer Stefan Orn Gunnlaugsson, TAB sharpen their retro instincts into something sleek and immediate, with pulsing bass, euphoric synths, and a confidence that never feels forced. There’s a lineage here — Snap!, Corona, 2 Unlimited, Haddaway — but TAB don’t linger in nostalgia. They use it as fuel, turning club memory into forward motion. “Do Something” is all momentum and release, a reminder that pop can still be fun, physical, and quietly empowering.
PIERCE – DIRTY
PIERCE Sharpens His Sound With The Relentless Pulse Of “Dirty”
PIERCE’s “Dirty” doesn’t so much arrive as it tightens the room. Built on crushing half-time rhythms and distorted low-end, the track strips away melody in favor of pressure, then lets the first drop hit like a locked door kicked open. It’s bass music with a colder stare: less maximalist spectacle, more control, the kind of precision that makes the impact feel heavier.
What stands out is the discipline. The second drop adds movement without softening the blow, and that balance suggests an artist refining his language rather than chasing volume. PIERCE calls it, “This one’s a little darker, a little more addictive. It pulls you in and doesn’t really let go. It’s dirty,” and that tracks. From Scottsdale to stages like Lost Lands and WAKAAN Music Festival, he’s been building toward this sharper, more cohesive phase — one where the sound design, the visuals, and the intent all seem to lock into place.
Floor Element – Do The Funky Robot (Remix)
Floor Element Turns The Dancefloor Into A Machine
Floor Element’s “Do the funky robot” lands like a weld between eras: 90s Brit-pop bite, East London warehouse pulse, and the cold shimmer of AI-built textures. Built with Acid Pro grit and a claustrophobic, side-chained pressure, the track doesn’t just move — it clamps down, then snaps loose with a sly, mechanical swagger. There’s a pop instinct buried inside the noise, especially in the chant-like hook, “To the funky robot wave work…”, which gives the song its human spark.
As the lead single from 8 Elements, it feels like Floor Element pushing dance music into stranger, harder territory without losing the instinct for lift. “This single marks a pivot to a more industrial sound, utilising custom built sounds and noise. Experimentation is the key,” he says, and that’s exactly the thrill here: a workout anthem with the menace of a factory floor and the momentum of a club at full tilt.
Baicikeul Benoit – A VELO
Pedaling to Artistic Heights: Baicikeul Benoit’s Vélectro Adventure*
Baicikeul Benoit, the heart of the Vélectro movement, propels us into a rhythmic revolution with his latest single, “À vélo.” This electronic pop and art pop anthem arrives as a timely precursor to the Tour de France, marrying urban beats with a message as powerful as the pedals of a bicycle. Collaborating with Ah Moon, a Burmese singer and activist, Benoit crafts a danceable track that’s as playful as it is poignant.
Driven by a desire to combat climate inaction, Benoit cycles 100 km weekly—a testament to his ecological commitment—and “À vélo” reflects this journey. With lyrics that resonate like verses of urban poetry, Benoit explores environmentalism through the lens of personal and global narratives. His music, both dancefloor-ready and intellectually stirring, challenges listeners to celebrate sustainability.
“À vélo” is not merely a song; it is an exuberant call for joy in the face of ecological challenges, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of Benoit’s art.
Jodie Vinall – Ice Cream Buns
A Spacey Summer Delight: Jodie Vinall’s “Ice Cream Buns” Soars
Infusing a blend of electronic pop with quirky visuals, Jodie Vinall’s latest single, “Ice Cream Buns,” is igniting the summer with its lighthearted punch. Released on July 8, 2025, this track sees Vinall collaborating with UK electronic artist Deltiimo to conjure a space-age dreamscape filled with futuristic imagery. The dazzling music video, launched on June 20, features everything from flying speedboats to kaleidoscopic landscapes, anchoring Jodie’s buoyant presence at its core.
“This track is a piece of escapism meant to take you on an imaginative journey,” quotes Deltiimo, perfectly summing up the ethos behind this summer anthem. It’s a concept enthusiastically picked up by music press—a vibrant, feel-good energy that’s hard to resist. Jodie Vinall, a former karaoke singer turned award-winning artist, injects her authentic spirit and “positivity creates positivity” motto into every note, proving that her career from pub floors to intergalactic pop stages is nothing short of a dream realized.
The single has amassed over 200,000 streams, becoming an irresistible soundtrack for any summer escapade.
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