Oh, we’re so back! It’s been a while…5 months in fact…but we’ve been a BUSY bunch so you’ll have to forgive us. To formally apologise for gatekeeping all the fire tunes that dropped during the -former Weekly – Wob Wrap-Up’s dry spell, we’ve gone and done a big fat riffle through Broke’s music inbox to share all the newly-released bangers that’ve WOBbled our brains out of hibernation this December…
Ben Hemsley, Ferry Corsten & Rose Gray – Tidal
Ferry Corsten and Ben Hemsley have unleashed a proper dancefloor weapon with a blistering remix of Hemsley’s trance anthem “Tidal.” Corsten dials up the chaos with growling basslines, razor-sharp synths, and slick melodic twists, while Rose Gray’s haunting vocals cut through the madness. It’s a masterstroke of old-school meets new-school, with both artists hyped about the collab — Hemsley calling it a dream come true and Corsten backing Hemsley as a fresh force in trance. Out now on Armada Music, this one’s built to blow up festival main stages and warehouse raves alike.
Shygirl, Club Shy & Yseult – F*Me
Shygirl kicks off the countdown to her new EP ‘Club Shy Room 2’ with the release of ‘F*Me’, a bold, genre-blurring banger that demands your attention from the first beat. Co-produced by long-term collaborator Mura Masa and Oscar Scheller, the track oozes confidence with slick beats, sharp production, and a playful edge that’s impossible to ignore. French sensation Yseult jumps in with hypnotic vocals that glide effortlessly alongside Shygirl’s commanding presence, creating a fiery back-and-forth that has us HOOKED. With Club Shy Room 2 dropping February 14th via Because Music, “FMe” is a wickedly fun preview of what’s to come.
JAEL – D33P
Amsterdam’s JAEL is back with a brooding, bass-heavy new single that marks a new chapter in his artistic evolution. Setting the tone for his upcoming EP, ‘D33P’ (also set to be the project’s namesake track), offers a high-energy teaser into the halftime rhythms, 140 bpm pace, deep rumbling low-ends and razor-sharp breaks we can expect from his upcoming release, in which JAEL plays with UK influences layering off-kilter garage grooves with warped basslines and haunting, distorted vocals to craft an immersive, cinematic soundscape that we’ll all be seshing to come next year.
Partiboi69 & X CLUB – Cave Remix
Two of Australia’s finest disruptors collide as Partiboi69 and X Club inject pure adrenaline into Dom Dolla and Tove Lo’s CAVE. This remix ditches the original’s moody D&B vibes, dragging it straight into the heart of the club. Swapping out the darkness for a thumping, high-energy 4×4 beat, with Tove Lo’s vocals remaining constant, this sweaty after-hours mix is tailor-made for strobe lights and sticky floors, representing Aussie rave culture at its finest.
Choopsie – Drift
Choopsie wraps up 2024 with Drift, the title track from her upcoming EP, released via HE.SHE.THEY. Records. A sharp, trance-tinged house cut, Drift channels the feeling of being disconnecting from reality, driven only by pulsing rhythms and an effortless sense of motion. Choopsie’s knack for blending hypnotic grooves with immersive textures is on full display, offering a track made for the early hours, locked into a club crowd, where for a few hours the world outside doesn’t exist.
Midnight Pool Party – BOYS LIKE YOU
Midnight Pool Party return with their third single of the year, “BOYS LIKE YOU”, a vibrant mix of disco, R&B, and dance, sprinkled with a subtle K-pop influence. At its core, “BOYS LIKE YOU” is a celebration of queer love, capturing the thrill of early attraction—the push-and-pull between playful confidence and raw vulnerability—while proudly representing LGBTQIA+ experiences in mainstream dance music. With its infectious melodies and inclusive storytelling, the track invites listeners to hit the dancefloor, embrace their truth, and revel in the universality of connection.
Gaiko – Setagaya
Emerging artist GAIKO (Kaito Defoort) delivers ‘Setagaya’, a standout track from his expansive nine-track debut album, showcasing his knack for blending left-field electronics and IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) with D&B. The album moves seamlessly between intricate drum programming, lush synth work, and contemporary piano elements, creating a dynamic interplay of tempo and emotion. Drawing on a diverse set of influences—from breakbeat and celestial trance to grime—GAIKO channels his formative years of exploration into a project that feels experimental and anchored.
FJAAK, Kittin, The Hacker – Mechanic Love (Remix)
Berlin’s techno troublemakers FJAAK deliver Mechanic Love, a remix that feels like a shot of adrenaline straight to the chest. Pulled from their FJAAK THE SYSTEM album, Kittin and The Hacker carve out a sound that feels both industrial and hypnotic, layering serrated synths over pounding rhythms to create an electroclash-techno hybrid that hits like a high-voltage current. FJAAK’s reputation for hardware-heavy live sets and fearless experimentation shines through here, injecting a rebellious edge into every beat. With heavyweight names like DJ Bone, Robert Hood, and Special Request lending their touch to the album’s wider remix series, FJAAK THE SYSTEM doesn’t just disrupt expectations—it detonates them.
HOLLY – In Love We Know Ourselves
opening the door to his Hope EP—the final chapter in his Minha Vida trilogy – HOLLY’s ‘In Love We Know Ourselves’ is layered with synth textures, percussive twists, and a rush of optimism. Striking a perfect balance between sonic precision and emotional resonance, HOLLY, known for his avant-garde production style and fearless creativity, captures the feeling of looking forward without losing sight of the journey it took to get there. Alongside the EP, the launch of his ‘Hot Potato’ video series only reaffirms his reputation as one of electronic music’s most current innovative artists.
Bouffant Bouffant – Thinking Talking
New Orleans’ Bouffant Bouffant slows things down with ‘Thinking Talking’, a track simmering with space and texture. Built on waves of reverb and meditative vocals, the tune – inspired by Arthur Russell’s creative process and spiritual undertones – is shaped by Bouffant Bouffant into a living mantra. Layer by layer, expanding and contracting, it’s introspective yet immersive, giving listeners a a moment to pause and let the sounds sink in. Known for driving the pulse of New Orleans’ underground scene through iconic parties like Gimme A Reason and a founding member of the queer and women-led collective Trax Only, we see a different to Bouffant Bouffant here—one that lingers long after the sound fades.
Charlotte Plank & bullet Tooth – stargirl (Remix)
Charlotte Plank caps off a monumental year with Bullet Tooth’s remix of ‘stargirl’ an edit that dials up the intensity while keeping the raw core of the tune intact. bullet tooth’s take injects a high-octane garage pulse, turning stargirl into a club-ready juggernaut that feels both urgent and expansive. Known for effortlessly blending emotive narratives with shape-shifting beats, Charlotte’s stripped-back vocals shine through, grounding the remix in her signature style. Alongside its partner track ‘ellen’, this release highlights Plank’s ability to dance between intimacy and chaos—always with a nod to her underground roots.
daste. – River
Australian trio daste. invite listeners to dive headfirst into ‘River’, a soulful exploration of the highs and lows of love. Written during a laid-back jam session in the Yamba hinterlands, the track flows with warmth and spontaneity, capturing the push-and-pull of opening yourself up to something real. Enriched by organic production touches that bring the song to life and later refined in Los Angeles with Jim Alxndr, River feels alive, playful, nostalgic, and tinged with hope. With a sold-out Australian tour and a breakout North American headline run behind them, ‘River’ is further proof that daste. aren’t riding a current, they’re creating their own flow.