Record of the Week
Following stunning singles 'Maraviglia' and 'Contigo Mi Vida', Gabriele Poso unveils his latest album on his brand new imprint, AG Records, just in time for summer. 'Maraviglia', the sixth album by Italian percussionist and producer Gabriele Poso, celebrates collective musicianship through a vibrant, groove-driven sound. Inspired by late ’70s Italian disco and global rhythm traditions, the record blends Mediterranean warmth, Afro-Caribbean percussion and jazz sensibility.
Recorded live to tape in an analog studio in southern Italy, with Rhodes, Hammond and full brass sections, the album delivers an organic, joyful sound built for both deep listening and global dancefloors. Over the years, Gabriele Poso has performed on major international stages including Jova Beach Party by Jovanotti (Italy, 2022), Wonderfruit Festival (Thailand, 2024), Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (London, 2025), Vivid Sydney (Australia, 2025) and ESNS – Eurosonic Noorderslag (Netherlands, 2026), alongside numerous tours across Europe, Asia and Australia.
Today, Gabriele Poso stands as one of the most distinctive Mediterranean voices in contemporary global music. With a proven track record across major international festivals and respected labels, he brings a powerful, fully developed live show designed for large stages and culturally diverse audiences. Blending Afro-Latin roots, Mediterranean warmth and modern groove culture, his project offers promoters a high-energy, rhythm-driven performance that connects both seated listening audiences and dance-oriented festival crowds. With his new album Maraviglia, Gabriele Poso is entering a new phase of international expansion, ready for strategic partnerships, global touring and major showcase platforms.
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A key producer and DJ on the French house scene, Folamour crosses paths with saxophonist and composer Léon Phal, a leading figure in the renewal of European jazz. At the origin of this EP lies their meeting, driven by a shared love of groove and celebration. While Folamour seeks to root his music more deeply in live performance by surrounding himself with musicians,
Léon Phal steers his jazz toward a more dancefloor-oriented energy and a more club-focused vision. The collaboration feels natural, as both artists share common roots: funk, groove, dance, and a certain sense of generosity on stage. Recorded under the Mediterranean winter sun, these two tracks offer a comforting and joyful club moment, enriched with vocals, drums, and brass. In the spirit of the golden era of early 2000s vocal house, Folamour and Léon Phal pair each track with a distinctive voice: the radiant energy of Brazilian singer Flavia Coelho and the soulful, vibrant voice of Wolfgang Valbrun.
From these shores was born an EP: Danse Méditerranée.
Rapidly gaining momentum, Drumcode’s new DC4 series returns to serve up a collaborative feast for its fourth edition.
Since debuting in summer 2025, DC4 has done exactly what it says on the tin: serving up four elite tracks that deserve the spot to shine.
You know you’re going to get A+ quality when you cue up a Victor Ruiz & Alex Stein collaboration. The Brazilians have a long history of studio jaunts and they deliver the goods via ‘Core’, a brilliant brain-scrambling outing with a strong dramatic arc.
Charles D & Weska follow up last year’s ‘The Answer’ on 1001 Recordings with ‘Can’t Get Enough’ feat. Bexxie. With a foot in prog and techno alike, this is driven by low-slung grooves and Bexxie’s sexy vox, packing an exhilarating energy throughout.
Enter two Drumcode debutants – SCRIPT & OKAYVAL. The former is a fast-rising American artist who is coming off collaborating with Brazilian superstar ALOK, while the latter is a Colombian born, US-based artist whose earned gigs at EDC Vegas and Tomorrowland this year. ‘LIKE THAT’ is a high-energy jam marked by tight rolling percussion and a sharp vocal loop designed for peak-time impact.
Another pair of fresh faces land on the comp as Martin Costas & Gabriel Gil drop ‘It’s All Around’. Lock in for a pulsating slice of prog driven by hypnotic rhythms and lush melodic textures. A versatile cut fit for a variety of party situations.
Welcome to Volume 8 of the Mr Bongo Record Club series, our in-house curated compilations that give us a chance to share some of our favourite tracks, hard-fought finds, and unsung gems. These are tracks that have been inspiring us at home, in the office, while DJing, and on the dancefloor.
In the cross-genre spirit of the series, for Volume 8 we have selected music from the worlds of soul, boogie, disco-reggae, jazz-funk, and Latin, with a hefty chunk of beloved Brazilian music. Pulling these compilations together is always a highlight of our year, and eight volumes in, we feel this is one of our strongest to date.
The album’s journey begins with a heartfelt epic by As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, from the Bahian town of Itapuã. It’s an area of Brazil that holds a special place in David ‘Mr Bongo’ Buttle’s heart, and where he first met our dear friend, Luciano Rodrigues Dos Santos, to whose memory this compilation is dedicated to.
Staying in Northern Brazil, next up is a contemporary dancefloor gem by Ubunto, a DJ and producer from Salvador, which also features As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã. The raw, dusty, punchy sounds of zabumba drummer Castanheiro and the furious guitar-heavy dancer by Tyaraju & Dutra are just two more examples of the Brazilian beauties included on the compilation.
There is also a heavy dose of soul music on this volume. The Canadian-gospel sounds of Trevor Dandy, a modern-soul rarity by Wil Collins & Willpower (which has been on our list for years), and a soul-stepper masterpiece by Tommy McGee, are just a handful of the highlights. Not stopping there, we are incredibly proud to present an exclusive rework of The Sylvers' ‘Wish That I Could Talk To You’ by the legendary Kenny Dope. Kenny has excelled himself with this one, fattening up the drums while bringing more drama to the horns and strings. The song now feels more contemporary yet still stays true to its roots. Complete genius!
Elsewhere on the compilation, you’ll find a cosmic reggae-not-reggae disco oddity by Tapper Zukie, a South African jazz-funk-disco groover by Mac Mathunjwa, a sought-after Brazilian compacto by Eduardo Araújo, and a Brit-funk / boogie treasure by Powerline.
Traversing time, genre, and location, all the tracks on Volume 8 are favourites for their own unique reasons. Music will forever be a constant source of comfort, able to affect you deeply in the most meaningful ways. It’s the gift that keeps giving, and there is so much more to learn, discover, and share, both old and new.
Drumcode’s hottest rising star KASIA continues her outstanding 2026 with new single ‘Simulate’.
The Poland-born, Miami-based artist is rapidly becoming one of the most prolific artists on Adam Beyer’s labels. In the last six months alone, she’s dropped the thrilling ‘PSYCHO’ with Charles D and Sarah De Warren – one of Drumcode’s 2025 highlights – plus a strong collaboration with SOLANCE titled ‘Inferno’ on Truesoul. Already in 2026, she’s delivered the goods again, linking with another exciting rising talent KAF3R for the slick ‘Let’s Get It’ which appeared on DC4 Vol.3 in February.
On the touring front, KASIA’s going from strength to strength in 2026; Ultra Music Festival, Drumcode Mallorca and Arc Music Festival are just some of the highlights to come over the coming months.
Her latest studio offering ‘Simulate’ builds on the momentum beautifully and reinforce her distinct sound signature. This is big-boned dance music with a foot in techno, prog and house alike, accentuated by soaring melodic flourishes. On-point!
Eric Demuro - Simulacra
The title Simulacra points toward reinterpretation rather than imitation. Sounds feel remembered and reshaped, assembled through a tactile home-studio process that balances live performance with electronic production.
Developed between New York and Berlin, Demuro’s approach draws from formal study in New York, time spent working with Swiss pianist Nik Bärtsch, and years immersed in Berlin’s Gifted Culture collective, where his studio practice took shape. Recent collaborations, including experimental electronic work alongside James K and projects connected to Ed Longo’s productions, reflect a background shaped through releases with labels such as SUED, Cosmic Romance Records, and others. The result is an intimate and cinematic debut anchored by bass as its guiding voice.
“The soft twang of a nylon guitar. A hauntingly beautiful voice cutting through the haze of a bygone recording. The sound of waves crashing, washing away the pretty tune. Dominique Fils-Aimé paints a surreal image of a “sea of clouds below our feet”. Chanting can be heard from below as the celestial bodies descend. The sound of hand drums grows louder as an ethereal drone fades.
One day, in her family home, Dominique stumbled upon an old cassette from the 70s. The sound of her mother’s voice on the tape moved her. She had no idea her mother was such a talented vocalist. That same recording is the opening song for Dominique’s latest album “My World is the Sun”. The decision to open with this classically informed guitar piece sets a formal backdrop where Dominique creates stylistic contrasts. The album unfolds like a narrative—morphing with the many moods we experience in a day. Expressive melodies evolve intuitively, breaking away from formulaic arrangements. Dominique closes the album by recording her own version of the opening song, completing a natural cycle. Returning to the intimate space from where the album began emphasizes the importance of returning to a space of contentment within ourselves. Seeking and building peace for ourselves and others is a value that Dominique’s mother held dear. “My World Is The Sun” pays homage to this value.
Inspired by the instinct of a loving mother, each song on “My World is the Sun” is like a child and each child is accepted as they are. This acceptance provides a safe space for Dominique’s creativity to run free. Finding the beauty in imperfection, Dominique gives the world her creative and spiritual process in its entirety—with all the quirks, chuckles and deep breaths.
Mossdeb Sounds pushes deeper into its Afro-Tech lane with a fresh two-tracker from label head Bubba Brothers—the Portuguese artist whose momentum is building fast across dancefloors and playlists alike. Balancing percussive heat with a club-ready sense of restraint, this release lands right in the sweet spot for DJs who like their tech house driving, but with a melodic glow that lingers long after the drop.
Across both cuts, Bubba Brothers leans into what’s become his signature: tightly programmed drums, rolling low-end and those unmistakable Afro-tinged rhythms that keep the groove breathing. The first track comes in with assertive, peak-time energy—punchy, upfront and engineered for hands-in-the-air moments—while the second takes a more hypnotic route, pairing a warmer musical touch with a late-night tension that steadily locks the room.
It’s also shaping up to be a defining year for Bubba Brothers: new residencies on the calendar and the launch of his own event concept, Loko by Bubba Brothers, cementing his vision beyond the studio. With previous releases on Golden, Wh0, and Alleanza already earning strong support from press and international artists, this next chapter feels like a natural step up—bigger, sharper, and fully aligned with the Mossdeb Sounds identity.
This is Mossdeb Sounds.
Mr Bongo presents Volume 8 of their cherished Record Club series. Curated in-house by the Bongo team, these compilations are a chance for the esteemed label to share some of their favourite tracks, hard-fought finds, and unsung gems from the global stage. In the cross-genre spirit of the series, Volume 8 draws from the worlds of soul, boogie, disco-reggae, jazz-funk, Latin and Brazilian music. Capturing that far-reaching focus, this three track sampler brings together a dancefloor heater from Ubunto, an exclusive Kenny Dope edit of The Sylvers and a cosmic fusion of disco and reggae from Tapper Zukie.
First up, we travel to Salvador with a blistering dancefloor-focused cut from Ubunto - a DJ and producer with over 10 years in Brazil’s electronic music scene. Putting an electronic tropical twist on a Brazilian classic, Ubunto reinterprets Dorival Caymmi’s sublime folky MPB song ‘O Vento’ from 1959, into a modern-day dancer. A brilliant reimagination that still manages to hold on to the original song's essence, helped by the formidable female vocal force of As Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, who originate from the same neighbourhood as Ubunto.
Next, for around 15 years Mr Bongo have been working with the iconic Sylvers family, in particular, their leader Leon Sylvers. After a lot of searching, they discovered the original two-inch master tapes from the first two Sylvers albums and delivered them to the one and only Kenny Dope. Kenny has tastefully reworked ‘Wish That I Could Talk To You’; fattening up the drums whilst bringing more drama to the horns and strings. The song now feels more contemporary, yet still stays true to its roots. Complete genius!
Last up, Tapper Zukie is a Record Club series favourite, with his productions also featuring on Volumes 1 and 7. ‘Visions Of Love’ is a truly unique track, not sitting fully in any genre; it has a pulsating, cosmic disco-reggae crossover energy and was released on Tapper’s own Stars imprint. An under-the-radar jewel.
Traversing time, genre, and location, these three gems are just a small snapshot of the breadth and brilliance you’ll discover on Mr Bongo Record Club Volume 8.