Pretty Pink kicks off 2025 with another thunderbolt moment in her career: Spotify has named her collaborative single with Einmusik, ‘Midnight’, as the Number 1 track in this year’s Electronic Rising Picks – a spotlight reserved for artists set to shape the global electronic landscape.

For an artist whose journey has been defined by a relentless creative pulse, global touring, and a polished signature sound blending Melodic House and Deep House sensibilities, this recognition feels like both a culmination and a launchpad. Pretty Pink has spent the last years carving out a space uniquely her own, fueled by her athletic discipline, love for endurance sports, and a deep connection to storytelling through music. Her productions radiate emotional clarity, driving momentum, and a refined melodic language that continues to resonate on dancefloors worldwide.

‘Midnight’ captures exactly that energy. Co-crafted with Berlin icon Einmusik, the track drifts between luminous synth work, nocturnal tension, and a surging groove built for peak-time sets. It’s a cut that feels intimate and expansive at once – a sonic snapshot of Pretty Pink’s evolving artistic compass.

Speaking on the honor, Pretty Pink tells:

This recognition means so much to me. ‘Midnight’ reflects a chapter full of inspiration, movement, and change. Working with Einmusik brought a special energy into the studio and I’m grateful that listeners around the world feel that connection too.

With a massive year ahead – including her continued push on the international touring circuit, fresh studio material in the pipeline, and growing momentum around her artistic vision – Pretty Pink’s ascent looks far from slowing down. If Electronic Rising is meant to forecast the next wave of leaders in dance music, her place at the top feels nothing short of prophetic.

CENKK’s latest release on Moodyverse approaches club music as a question of balance rather than impact. Freaky People and In Rio sit at opposite ends of his current spectrum, connected not by aesthetic similarity but by intent. Both tracks are built with awareness of how sound travels, how tension forms, and how momentum is sustained across different environments.

Freaky People operates through repetition with purpose. Its groove stays locked while details shift gradually, allowing DJs to maintain energy without forcing transitions. The track is less about moments and more about duration, making it effective in longer sets where continuity matters. In Rio, meanwhile, expands the frame. Percussive rhythms and vocal textures inspired by Brazilian traditions intersect with operatic and cinematic elements, creating a track that invites interpretation as much as movement.

What makes the release compelling is its refusal to overstate its ideas. There’s confidence in restraint, and a clear understanding of when to let a track do the work on its own terms. Rather than chasing a specific scene or trend, CENKK focuses on adaptability, crafting music that holds up in clubs, warehouses, and more intimate listening contexts alike.

As a paired release, Freaky People / In Rio highlights an artist refining his approach without narrowing his scope. It’s a reminder that club music can be functional and expressive at the same time, as long as both are treated with intention.

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Berlin-born producer Fritz Kalkbrenner returns with “Calling You,” a track that captures his ability to balance emotional songwriting with club-ready precision. Known for shaping house music that speaks as much to the heart as it does to the dancefloor, Kalkbrenner once again leans into atmosphere, groove and melody rather than excess.

Built on a steady, rolling rhythm, “Calling You” unfolds through shimmering synth layers, fluid bass movement and finely tuned percussion that keeps the energy subtly evolving. Fritz Kalkbrenner’s signature vocals sit confidently at the center of the track, understated yet expressive, adding a human warmth that transforms the production into something more intimate. The result is a modern melodic house cut designed for late-night sets, packed rooms and moments where emotion carries just as much weight as rhythm.

Over the years, Fritz Kalkbrenner has established himself as one of Europe’s most recognizable electronic artists, emerging from Berlin’s influential club culture with a sound that has always favored longevity over trends. His song-driven approach has earned him a global following, multiple gold and platinum certifications, and a lasting place in electronic music history through “Sky & Sand,” his iconic collaboration with his brother Paul Kalkbrenner.

With “Calling You,” Kalkbrenner continues to refine his musical language. The track feels focused, current and effortlessly danceable, reflecting an artist who understands his creative identity and isn’t afraid to let subtlety do the heavy lifting. It’s a confident step forward and another reminder of why Fritz Kalkbrenner remains a steady, influential presence in contemporary electronic music.

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Flow Music shines a spotlight on Berlin based multi instrumentalist HOVR with the release of their new single Clouds. The track moves between Melodic House and Organic House influences and creates a sound that feels both expansive and deeply personal. It captures the energy of early morning hours when night begins to soften and daylight slowly returns.

Clouds opens with soft drums and glowing synth pads that set a warm and inviting tone. Subtle effects shimmer around HOVR’s vocals and create a sense of weightlessness. Their voice carries a comforting and uplifting quality that guides the listener into a dreamlike space above the room and above the Clouds. The arrangement continues to grow with clarity and emotional tension before delivering a break that hits with a true goosebump moment. It is the kind of passage that brings dancers together in the early or late hours when a final lift is needed.

The release also features a strong remix by Beckers. His interpretation leans into a darker club oriented direction with rolling low end pressure and hypnotic movement. The result is a deeper and more driving version that works beautifully across a wide range of dancefloors and offers a compelling contrast to the warmth of the original.

With Clouds, Flow Music highlights HOVR’s ability to merge classical music training with the pulse of Berlin’s electronic underground. The single is aimed at dancers, deep listeners and anyone who connects with music that blends emotion, atmosphere and energy in equal measure.

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Some collaborations feel inevitable. When two artists who helped define the sound of an entire movement walk back into the studio together, the result carries a certain weight. That weight turns into momentum on From XS To Eternity, the new full length album from German techno mainstays Tom Wax and Mijk van Dijk, arriving this November via Phuture Wax.

These two names are more than historical footnotes. Tom Wax was a central force in Frankfurt’s techno explosion, shaping the city’s identity through his long running work at Dorian Gray and through AWeX, a project that influenced producers far beyond Germany.

Mijk van Dijk did the same for Berlin. His fingerprints are all over the formative years of the city’s scene. Marmion’s Schöneberg, which he co created, remains one of the most enduring tracks in the global techno catalog.

What makes From XS To Eternity compelling is that both artists resisted the temptation to lean on nostalgia. Instead of revisiting classic formulas, they approached the studio as two producers still hungry for new ideas. The result is a collection of 13 original tracks that feel current, sharp, and fully invested in the present energy of techno.

The album is driven by tight percussion, bold synth work, and a sense of motion that never lets go. Each track reflects the intuition of seasoned creators who understand how to move a room without resorting to predictable structures. There is history behind every sound, but no moment feels stuck in the past. This is techno that respects the roots while aiming directly toward the future.

For techno dance fans, the project offers a rare opportunity to hear two foundational voices in a modern context. It is a reminder that longevity and relevance can absolutely co exist when the intention is sincere.

From XS To Eternity is an album that deserves to be heard on a proper system. It is a body of work built for late nights, open minds, and the kind of dancefloors where experience meets energy. Wax and van Dijk prove once again that evolution is not about leaving history behind. It is about carrying it forward with purpose.

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With “Save Me”, Fritz Kalkbrenner delivers a track that captures the emotional pulse of contemporary house music. Built on a warm, rolling groove and underpinned by finely layered percussion, the single moves with effortless flow, a slow-burning rhythm that invites both reflection and release.

At its core lies a haunting vocal performance: tender, enveloping, and balanced by Fritz Kalkbrenner’s precise sense of space and texture. The arrangement unfolds organically, weaving melancholic harmonies into a dynamic build that peaks in a moment of quiet intensity before cascading back into motion. Every element feels meticulously placed yet unforced, resulting in a sound that’s both timeless and immediate.

“Save Me” showcases Fritz Kalkbrenner’s continuing exploration of warmth and depth within electronic music. It’s club-ready, but carries the emotional weight of a song meant to be listened to, a bridge between intimacy and movement, light and introspection.

Released via Universal / Virgin, the single signals a confident new phase in his artistic path, reaffirming his place among Europe’s most distinctive voices in melodic, groove-driven house.

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Dance music can be as potent as a sudden rush of hormones — stirring emotions buried deep within the human soul. Few things capture that intensity like the sound of a human voice, and that’s exactly what Mollono.Bass and MAZ’N brought to this summer’s festivals, where their joint live performances became standout moments.

Now, the collaboration has a name: WOODKIN. More than a fleeting side project, it’s a vision born on stage and now taking shape in the studio. Their debut single arrives with two compelling reasons to celebrate, offering not only peak-time energy but also a glimpse of a forthcoming full-length album.

“Blinded” lands with pure force: a driving production where the pulse of organic techno merges seamlessly with MAZ’N’s deeply emotive vocal delivery. It’s a track built for dancefloors yet steeped in warmth and melody. On the flip, “Light Me Up” raises the stakes — a glittering piece of peak-time material with an ever-escalating groove that fully lives up to its name.

With WOODKIN, Mollono.Bass and MAZ’N are carving out a new space where emotional songwriting meets the raw power of electronic club culture — a project as heartfelt as it is dancefloor-ready.

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After a summer of festival fireworks and global milestones, Pretty Pink is ready to light up North America. The German DJ, producer, and label visionary launches her most ambitious US tour yet this September, sweeping through 11 cities with her unmistakable blend of emotional depth and dancefloor energy.

From Chicago’s Sound Bar to Brooklyn’s Superior Ingredients, and everywhere in between, Pretty Pink’s shows are more than sets – they’re immersive sonic journeys, where driving rhythms meet soaring melodies and her own ethereal vocal textures. Each night promises to draw audiences into the unique world she has built — one that balances underground spirit with mainstage fire.

Her rise has been meteoric: a Tomorrowland mainstage debut, acclaimed performances at EDC Las Vegas, Creamfields, Ultra, and Lollapalooza, and a moment as the face of Spotify’s Electronic Rising, complete with a live Times Square billboard. Add to that a Mixmag cover feature, recognition as Beatport’s Artist of the Month, and a fast-growing catalogue on Armada, Anjuna, and Found Frequencies, and it’s clear she’s shaping the future of melodic house and progressive techno.

With her Deep Woods platform, debut album Born Digital crossing 55 million streams, and a worldwide fanbase hungry for more, Pretty Pink arrives in North America at the height of her creative powers. This fall, she’s not just touring — she’s making a statement.

Pretty Pink North America Tour 2025

Sep 19 – Chicago, IL – Sound Bar

Sep 20 – Denver, CO – Vinyl Rooftop / Club Vinyl

Sep 26 – San Francisco, CA – Audio

Sep 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – SKY Rooftop

Oct 1 – Los Angeles, CA – Jungle Hollywood

Oct 3 – Houston, TX – Bauhaus Houston

Oct 10 – Portland, OR – 45 East

Oct 11 – Seattle, WA – Q Nightclub

Oct 17 – Toronto, ON – CODA

Oct 18 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick

Oct 19 – Brooklyn, NY – Superior Ingredients

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A warm current runs through Fritz Kalkbrenner’s latest single When I See You, guiding his signature sound into deeper, more emotionally charged territory. Built on crisp percussion, a rolling house groove and rich, atmospheric chords, the track moves with quiet confidence, inviting listeners into a space of reflection and slow-burning euphoria.

At its core are soulful female vocals that glide through the arrangement with gentle intimacy. Their raw warmth brings a human touch to the beat, adding layers of vulnerability and grace to the steady pulse. It’s a track that travels effortlessly from the club to the heart, carried by understated emotion and pure groove.

Fresh from an unforgettable night at Cova Santa in Ibiza, Fritz Kalkbrenner continues his journey of refinement with When I See You. Rooted in the essence of house but guided by organic textures and melodic storytelling, the track strikes a rare balance between dancefloor energy and emotional depth. A reminder that the soul of house music still beats strongest when feeling takes the lead.

The Netherlands has always been a breeding ground for rave culture. From iconic festivals to underground warehouse nights, the Dutch scene has shaped electronic music in Europe for decades. Stepping right into that legacy is Sacha Harland with his latest single Let Me Be.

This one hits with full rave energy. Relentless drums, ecstatic piano stabs and a soaring vocal hook drive the track straight into peak-time territory. It doesn’t just nod to the spirit of classic rave culture. It reignites it. The high BPM tension and hands-in-the-air moments are engineered for maximum dancefloor impact.

Subtle breakbeat flourishes add punch and character but it is the steady forward momentum that defines Let Me Be From the very first kick to the final drop this is a track built for strobe lights sweat and that shared feeling of euphoria. Whether it is unleashed during a late night club set or blasting through the speakers at an open-air festival this one is designed to move bodies.

Following the buzz around Filthy Rich which gained support from names like Indira Paganotto Hannah Laing Oliver Heldens and ØTTA Sacha Harland continues to carve out his own bold space in the global electronic scene. Let Me Be is proof that rave culture in the Netherlands and beyond is alive well and still evolving.

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