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Words by Alex Lambeau, Zach Salafia, and Ross Goldenberg.
Mary Droppinz – Drop In
Freshly removed from an appearance at Coachella’s famed Do LaB — where she appeared alongside the likes of Sara Landry, Amelie Lens, Indira Paganotto, and more as part of Landry’s BLOOD OATH takeover this past Saturday — Mary Droppinz has returned with her refreshing brand of bass music on her latest single. “Drop In” lands as the debut release on Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats for the first of four Dancing Astronaut Artists to Watch in 2025 included in this week’s release roundup.
LUSU – Siren EP
The second Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch in 2025 to highlight this week is LUSU, who return to Eli Brown’s Arcane label with a two-track EP. The duo — comprised of Wiwek and Mike Cervello — has been making a name for themselves with a unique combination between high-energy, melodic, and futuristic-sounding techno, with their Sinner offering continuing to reaffirm that. They’ve already gained the support of esteemed labels like the aforementioned Arcane as well as Adam Beyer’s Drumcode and HI-LO’s HILOMATIK.
John Alto & Surf Mesa – Holding On
John Alto is the third Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch in 2025 to offer something new musically this week. And Alto did it alongside a Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch alumni, Surf Mesa. After delivering “Do You Like Bass” back in January via Alesso’s newly minted label Body Hi, Alto now doubles his 2025 release tally with “Holding On,” a collaboration he said came together “so naturally” and offers a seamless intertwining of his heavier house approach with Surf Mesa’s melodic taste.
Aaron Hibell & Dan Heath – Odyssey
The final Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch in 2025 featured this week is Aaron Hibell, who continues to show off his signature brand of cinematic electronic music. His latest sonic output “Odyssey” was created in tandem with composer Dan Heath, with Hibell being tasked with creating the soundtrack to Cercle’s upcoming Odyssey experience. The record — tabbed “the heartbeat of the entire [Odyssey] project” — is out now via Cercle Records ahead of Hibell’s Cercle Odyssey opening appearance before Ben Böhmer in Paris on June 1.
Disfreq – Raw Motion EP
Disfreq have returned with a four-track offering via Solomun’s esteemed imprint, Diynamic. The Irish pair have been steadily climbing the ranks, earning coveted live support from the likes of Solomun, Anyma, CamelPhat, Innellea, and many more. Their Raw Motion EP continues to solidify their status as one of dance music’s most exciting duos, showcasing their dynamic production range. And while all four EP cuts are worth noting, t’s the standout track “Sweat” that’s undeniably destined to dominate dance floors in the coming months. As the summer season kicks into full swing, the dance music world should expect Disfreq’s signature sound to be echoing in every corner.
AYYBO & Taylr Renee – Obsession
Our in-person live introduction to AYYBO came at the tail end of 2024 when he appeared at Proper NYE, and his 2025 thus far has only reconfirmed why his dance music stock has continually skyrocketed over the past year. Ahead of his two-show day in Brooklyn on April 19, that pattern now extends with his Experts Only debut. Aptly titled “Obsession,” AYYBO’s second release of the year — following “Demon Time” — had already been a staple in his sets before picking up steam when the label boss began to add it into his tracklists earlier this year. Featuring what he described as a “unique and haunting” vocal from Taylr Renee, “Obsession” puts AYYBO’s distinct brand of house on full display.
Dom Dolla & Kid Cudi – Forever
Dom Dolla and Kid Cudi met in the studio with the intention of writing “the happiness song [they’ve] ever done.” The result is “Forever,” a nostalgic collaboration that serves as the latest installment in Cudi’s rare but impactful forays into the world dance music. Originally debuted live during the first of two sold-out evenings for Dom Dolla at Madison Square Garden — with Cudi also joining during night two and during the Brooklyn Storehouse afterparty — “Forever” channels the euphoric energy of the early 2010s era of dance music, paying homage to the era that catapulted the genre into the mainstream eye.
@dancing.astronaut Happy Friday Another stacked NMF with new releases from the listed artists + more. Full playlists updated at dancingastronaut.com/NMF (
: @Dom Dolla) #domdolla #newmusic #newmusicfriday #housemusic #housemusiclovers #techno #melodictechno #electronicmusic ? original sound – Dancing Astronaut
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