New Treats Weeks 11&12 2026

Soul Zen – Broken Dreams (Agua Salada Records)

Release Date: 2026-04-10

Soul Zen presents Broken Dreams, a smooth journey through Lounge, Chill, and Balearic sounds.

The track drifts with soft rhythms, warm pads, and gentle melodic layers that evoke sunset moods and coastal atmospheres. Its relaxed groove and subtle emotional depth create a serene yet captivating listening experience, perfectly suited for laid-back moments and refined late-night sessions.

Lovely.

 

 

Uone & Western – The Lone Wranglers (Chapter 2) (Beat & Path Recordings)

The Lone Wranglers Chapter 2 is the second installment in the anthology series from creative duo Uone & Western, pushing their sound further into uncharted territory.

Known for crafting immersive, cinematic soundscapes woven through organic desert house, Uone & Western build worlds as much as tracks. This record deepens that approach. More expansive, more textural, and richer in tone. Every track moves with intention, carrying the listener through wide open spaces rendered in full technicolour.

Following the success of The Lone Wranglers Chapter 1, chapter 2 marks a clear evolution. Familiar elements are stretched, twisted, and reimagined, revealing a more confident and exploratory edge to their sound.

This is not a collection of singles. It’s a journey. Saddle up

 

 

VA – Hits, Tricks & Remixes Vol 1 (Green Gorilla Lounge)

San Francisco has always had an underground worth paying attention to, and Sleight of Hands has been one of its quieter open secrets for over a decade. The collaboration between DJ M3—founder of Green Gorilla Lounge—and Phil ‘Rene’ Collis, co-founder of Bachelors Of Science, has spent years accumulating credibility the old- fashioned way: through meticulous remix work, dancefloor instincts, and a catalog that discerning selectors know to reach for. Hits, Tricks & Remixes Vol. 1 is the collection that finally brings it all together.

Across twelve tracks, the compilation gathers fan favorites, sought-after remixes, and a first-ever official release. Sleight of Hands’ treatment of Groove Armada’s “History” featuring Will Young has long circulated among those in the know and hearing it here, in full fidelity, confirms why it’s been a DJ staple. Their remake of 10CC’s “Not In Love” featuring Jesse Rennix earns its place twice over—once in its original form and again in a rework from Manchester’s Greg Wilson and Ché Wilson, whose disco-inflected touch suits the source material well.

The premiere of “Everybody (Sleight Of Hands Remix)” —their long-hidden take on Miguel Migs’ track featuring Evelyn “Champagne” King— alone justifies the release. It’s the kind of record that makes you wonder why it took this long to surface.

Hits, Tricks & Remixes Vol. 1 is released by Green Gorilla Lounge. Available on Vinyl and Digital from Bandcamp and more.

 

 

Deep Active Sound – Other Culture (Haute Musique)

Release Date:
April 10th 2026 (Beatport Exclusive)
April 24th 2026 (Worldwide)

Haute Musique rolls into its 66th outing with a refined slice of deep organic house elegance, welcoming back the ever-reliable Deep Active Sound with a beautifully textured single titled ‘Other Culture’ with remixes courtesy of BiG AL and Staves. Deep Active Sound has quietly built a loyal following since 2009, thanks to a production style that balances musical sophistication with dancefloor sensibility.

The Original Mix reveals a more insightful side of DAS’s craft. Built around delicate hangdrum motifs and subtly layered percussion, the track unfolds with an organic, almost mystical character. Warm chords glide over a steady groove while atmospheric elements gently evolve, creating a piece that is suited for proper late-night sessions.

Next up, BiG AL steps in with a remix that nudges the flow firmly towards a warm Sunset. Thickening the low end and sharpening the rhythmic framework, he beefs up the groove while keeping the soul of the original intact. The hangdrum and vocal fragments drift in and out of the mix, weaving through growling basslines and buzzing synths. It’s a hypnotic interpretation that builds tension through subtle movement.

Closing the release, Italian duo Staves deliver a chunkier and more percussive rework. Their version injects vibrant Latin rhythms and shimmering dub-tinged effects that swirl above solid drums and a warm, driving bassline. The duo reshape the track into an understated club weapon while preserving the essence that makes the original so captivating.

 

 

JÏMONO – Step By Step (JÏMONO Records)

“Step by Step” has an unusual origin story, built from a breath sample recorded while running.

This human element runs through the entire track, creating a melodic house cut with Afro and organic influences that feels genuinely alive.

The connection between physical movement and music is tangible here, resulting in something that works on the dancefloor in a way that feels natural rather than manufactured.

A unique approach that pays off.

 

 

QT-HIGH – New Day (Kindisch Records)

Kindisch proudly presents ‘New Me’, the latest single from QT-HIGH, the deep and melodic alias of Mexican multi-instrumentalist and producer Salvador Rizo. With its warm, organic sound and uplifting message, the track unfolds as a deeply emotional and hopeful piece of music.

At the heart of ‘New Me’ lies a soft and soulful male vocal, carrying lyrics that reflect renewal, growth, and the promise of a new beginning. The production wraps this message in a rich organic house framework, where percussive elements flow naturally around a gentle piano chord progression and deep, understated bass tones. The result is a track that feels both intimate and expansive, balancing emotional depth with a subtle, steady groove.

QT-HIGH, hailing from Veracruz Port, México, has developed a distinctive sound that blends deep, progressive, melodic, and afro influences. As a multi-instrumentalist, his productions are shaped by atmospheric depth and carefully crafted textures, creating immersive listening experiences that connect emotionally while maintaining dancefloor energy.

With ‘New Me’, QT-HIGH delivers a track that speaks to renewal and inner strength, offering a moment of reflection while gently moving the listener forward.

‘New Me’ will be released on Kindisch and available worldwide across all major digital platforms on 24th April 2026.