If the latest compilation from Do Not Duplicate Recordings is any indication, the label’s commitment to authenticity is as strong as ever. Helmed by BIJOU, the imprint has dropped Unlocked Vol. 8, a record comprising eight songs that reimagine the rave. CASHEW, Collelo, Control Room and more contribute stunning house tracks, all of which represent the latest display of prowess by the G-House star’s flagship imprint. It’s the eighth installment of DND’s Unlocked series, but it’s clear that the team behind the tastemaker haven’t forgotten its core tenet: supporting new artists. “We originally started the Unlocked series as a way to introduce up-and-coming artists to the world,” BIJOU tells EDM.com. “One of my goals as a label he...
The craving for BIJOU‘s dominant sound has been insatiable since stunning on his 2016 collaboration with Dr. Fresch, “HELLO.” With his latest offering, he’s enlisted the help of multi-faceted producer Party Favor for their G-House track “WHOA,” out via BIJOU’s Do Not Duplicate Recordings. “WHOA” is exactly what fans have come to expect from BIJOU—hypnotic and intoxicating. The pair have expertly weaved in a catchy vocal sample alongside a guttural bassline and rattling synths, making for a dancefloor filler that’ll surely make its way into setlists across the globe. According to Party Favor, a collaboration between the two is “six years in the making.” He goes on to explain that they’ve been ...