Galo is back with “Bad B,” the latest tech house weapon in an arsenal that seems to grow stronger with each release from the blossoming DJ and dance music producer. With its thumping subs and unapologetic vocal refrain, the track is as sultry as it is thunderous. Driven by a quirky, arpeggiated sequence, “Bad B” oozes with the bravado of Miami’s radiant club scene, where it should be staple in the DJ sets of Galo and his contemporaries. The track picks up steam in the break, where Galo takes his foot off the pedal—but only for a fleeting moment. Delayed ad-libs moonlight as a siren song, leading us into a long build where frenetic snares and panned rave leads amplify the tension. He eventually unloads a cathartic second drop, bringing the arrangement...
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...