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From Decks to Desks: James Hype Inspires the Next Generation at Harvard
British artist James Hype took an unconventional stage—Harvard University—where he shared his journey from spinning records in clubs to inspiring the brightest minds at the world’s top institution. In an intimate and eye-opening masterclass, James discussed his creative process, his rise to fame, and the challenges of navigating the music industry.
“I never went to college, and now I’m here at Harvard,” James began, setting the tone for a candid conversation about breaking norms and redefining success.
James reflected on his breakout moment in 2017 when his music earned him global acclaim and a contract with Warner Music. While the milestones were life-changing, he emphasized the sacrifices behind the scenes: over 160 performances a year, sleepless nights, budget flights, and the relentless pressure to keep up. “Mental health matters,” he shared, shedding light on the often-unseen struggles of a career in the spotlight.
A highlight of the discussion was James’ advice on creativity. He emphasized the importance of finding an authentic sound and leveraging social media to connect with global audiences. “The more visible you are, the more criticism comes,” he noted. “But the key is to amplify your voice, not to respond to every comment.”
James expressed admiration for the students he met at Harvard, confessing, “I thought Harvard was only for rich and smart people, but what I saw were exceptional people. Their stories inspired me as much as mine inspired them.”
During the session, he took students back to his first encounter with music—discovering a mixer at a church fair at just nine years old. That moment sparked a lifelong passion that carried him through creative blocks, stylistic evolution, and his ongoing pursuit of authenticity.
For those who could not attend, the full masterclass is available to watch here:
James Hype Upcoming Tour Dates:
May 10 – AYU Dayclub, Las Vegas, NV
May 15 – AYU Dayclub, Las Vegas, NV
May 16 – 11:11, El Paso, TX
May 16 – EDC Las Vegas 2025, Las Vegas, NV
May 23 – Sefton Park, Liverpool, UK
May 23 – Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Liverpool, UK
May 24 – HQ2 Nightclub & Beach Club, Atlantic City, NJ
May 26 – FWD Day + Nightclub, Cleveland, OH
May 30 – El Patio Fusion Lounge, Dorado, Puerto Rico
May 31 – Project Glow, Washington, DC
June 6 – The Concourse Project, Austin, TX
June 7 – Zouk Nightclub, Las Vegas, NV
July 5 – The Brooklyn Mirage, Brooklyn, NY
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Keanu Silva, Kickbait, and Carpoolboy reimagine Corona’s 1993 classic The Rhythm of the Night as a blazing UK Speed House anthem.
Keanu Silva, Kickbait, and Carpoolboy have joined forces for ‘Rhythm of Life’, a high-energy reimagining of Corona‘s legendary 1993 Eurodance classic ‘The Rhythm of the Night’. The track uses the original master vocal stems of the iconic 90s hook and builds around them with fresh original verses and a blazing UK Speed House production running at over 140 BPM, pairing pitch-bent vocal chops and euphoric old-school rave stabs with a driving modern bassline.
The result sits at an interesting crossover point between nostalgia and club currency, keeping the recognisable vocal that made ‘The Rhythm of the Night’ a global hit while wrapping it in a sound that is firmly rooted in what is dominating dancefloors right now. UK Speed House has been one of the more exciting movements in club music over the past couple of years, and ‘Rhythm of Life’ leans into its energy without losing the warmth of the source material.
Keanu Silva brings a track record of millions of streams and strong editorial support to the release, while Kickbait and Carpoolboy contribute the production weight and club-ready instincts that give the track its modern edge.
‘Rhythm of Life’ is out now and primed for peak-time floors.
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HoTL Records bring together Allan Piziano, Luis Erre & Celeda with ‘Good Time’, landing just as the Ibiza season gets underway.
HoTL Records bring together three defining voices in house music with ‘Good Time’, a new collaboration between Latin house pioneer Allan Piziano, tribal house producer Luis Erre, and iconic vocalist Celeda, best known for her seminal ‘Dance Music Is The Answer’. The tune arrives as the Ibiza season gets underway and temperatures in the northern hemisphere continue to rise, landing at exactly the right moment for what it is.
Widely regarded as a leading figure in the Mexican Latin house scene, Allan Piziano joins forces with Venezuelan veteran Luis Erre, whose signature Electrotribal sound has made him a recognisable name across the global club circuit. Together they craft a driving, club-ready groove built on rhythmic percussion and tech basslines, with Celeda’s commanding vocal presence anchoring the whole thing. Her voice has topped global dance charts for decades, and on Good Time it delivers the same sense of dancefloor liberation that made her a house music icon in the first place.
Good Time captures the tribal-soul energy that defines the HoTL Records catalogue and is the kind of record that builds momentum across a season rather than peaking on release day. As the summer stretch begins in earnest, it is already shaping up as one to watch on floors that lean toward the Latin and tribal side of house.
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New EDM Friday Sep 4 brings new music from Hardwell, Sound Rush, ARTBAT, David Guetta, DubVision, Sara Landry, ARE WE DREAMING, and more.
Hardwell & Sound Rush – Iris
Hardwell and Sound Rush have come together on Iris, a hardstyle release through Revealed Recordings. The track brings Hardwell further into the harder direction he has been exploring across recent releases, while Sound Rush bring in the hardstyle sound that has shaped their own catalogue. Iris had already been heard in Hardwell’s live sets before release, including EDC Las Vegas 2026, giving the collaboration a clear live history before this week’s New EDM Friday. The release also continues Hardwell’s recent run on Revealed Recordings, following tracks such as Bang On The Drums with Bassjackers, Turn Up The Bass with W&W, and Bangkok with W&W. With both Dutch acts joining forces on a 160 BPM hardstyle track, Iris brings one of the week’s harder releases into New EDM Friday Sep 4.
ARTBAT & David Guetta – Somebody That I Used To Know
ARTBAT and David Guetta take on Somebody That I Used To Know, reworking Gotye and Kimbra’s 2011 single into a new electronic version. The release is listed as the ARTBAT x David Guetta Mix, with Gotye and Kimbra still credited on the track. For ARTBAT, the record follows their recent connection to melodic techno and large-scale electronic releases, while David Guetta brings another familiar vocal record into his 2026 run. The original remains one of the most recognizable crossover songs of the early 2010s, giving this version a strong reference point before moving it into a different dance setting. With ARTBAT and David Guetta reshaping a track already known far beyond electronic music, Somebody That I Used To Know brings one of the week’s biggest crossover releases into New EDM Friday Sep 4.
DubVision – Tonight
DubVision release Tonight, adding a progressive house track to New EDM Friday Sep 4. The release keeps the Dutch duo close to the melodic sound they have long been known for, with a focus on bright synth work, emotional progression, and a vocal-led structure. It follows a recent run that has included Run on STMPD RCRDS and their remix with Third Party for John Newman’s Love Me Again (Again). DubVision have also stayed closely tied to progressive house through records such as Starlight (Keep Me Afloat) and Wherever You Are with Martin Garrix and Shaun Farrugia, as well as Anywhere With You with AFROJACK and Lucas & Steve. With Tonight, DubVision bring one of the week’s main progressive house releases into New EDM Friday Sep 4.
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Sara Landry – Interesting
Sara Landry keeps her Divine Intervention rollout moving with Interesting, a new single through her HEKATE label. The track pulls from hardstyle and hard techno, with glitchy synths, a spring-loaded bassline, and Sara Landry’s own spoken vocals giving it a more playful edge. Sara Landry described the release as “a little edgy and a little cheeky with a whole lot of bass,” adding that she wanted to have fun with it without holding back. Interesting follows a major 2026 run that includes her Ultra Music Festival Miami debut, a HEKATE stage takeover, a headline B2B with Amelie Lens, and a return to Coachella for a Quasar stage takeover with BLOOD OATH. With her sophomore album still ahead, Interesting brings Sara Landry back into New EDM Friday Sep 4 with a bass-heavy hard dance release made around attitude and control.
ARE WE DREAMING – Godlike
ARE WE DREAMING, the audio-visual EDM project from Brian Tyler, releases Godlike as part of this week’s New EDM Friday Sep 4. The track takes his cinematic background into a darker electronic direction, with robotic and ominous production that connects to more than 20 years of scoring film and video game projects including Avengers: Age Of Ultron and Call of Duty. Godlike was released for the “Musical Journey” theme, placing ARE WE DREAMING opposite Netrum and Halvorsen’s brighter NCS release Glowing. For Brian Tyler, the project opens a new chapter outside his long-running work as a composer, bringing his storytelling style into an electronic format built around both sound and visuals. With Godlike, ARE WE DREAMING brings one of the week’s darker and more cinematic releases into New EDM Friday Sep 4.
Honorable Mentions:
Above & Beyond, Zoe Johnston – Quicksand (Don’t Go) [The Remixes]
Andrew Bayer – A Light That Guides Weary Travelers Home (LP)
Argy, Alok, & Adam Beyer – Keep Up
Armin van Buuren ft. Sharon den Adel – In and Out of Love (2026 Remixes) (EP)
Bingo Players – No Peace
Carlita, Stevie Appleton – One More Dance
CASSIMM – Paradise
DJ Isaac – Nobody Listens to Techno
Eats Everything, Kosmo Kint – Rolling Dice
Eli Brown – Damaged
Ferreck Dawn, Caroline Byrne – Love You Better
Galantis – 1234
Grum, Amba Shepherd – Unsaid
JJames Carter, AMRAC – Beautiful Life
James Hype, Volkoder – 1,2,3
Joey Dale, Dirty Signal – Freak In The Building
Krewella – PEAK (album)
Kryder – OH MY!
Lumine – who tell em
MK, Tristan Henry – Leaving
Moby – In This World (Boris Brejcha Remix)
Nifra, Will Atkinson – No Gods
NOTION x Charlotte Plank – Burberry
Rivo, DORIANN – Taka Taka
Solardo – Wake Me Up
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Quinten Jesse – Trust
Tini Gessler – In Da Zone
TJR & VINAI – Bounce Generation (Nobilee x TBR 2026 Remix)
Zack Martino, Spat – Desire
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