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Loz Seka Interview: Cuccú, Flamenca Records & BBC Radio 1

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Loz Seka performing behind Pioneer DJ decks at a club night, wearing a black t-shirt and backwards cap with headphones resting on it, one arm raised toward the crowd, bathed in deep red club lighting with a packed dancefloor visible behind him.

Loz Seka on his Flamenca Records debut Cuccú, BBC Radio 1 support, and his journey from blues bands to Latin tech house.

Seka – who counts radio support from Danny Howard, Arielle Free, Jaguar, Jeremiah Asiamah and Annie Mac, and club support from Fatboy Slim, Mark Knight, Solardo, MK, Sonny Fodera and Syreeta – was introduced to the FLAMENCA team via Toolroom Records.
Known for his Latin, Afro and Percussive Tech touch, it was a match made in heaven. Layering Arabesque sounding instrumentation over syncopating percussion and Latin rhythms, ‘Cuccú’ is a rolling club weapon that takes the FLAMENCA sound into the very beginnings of the summer season.
“I’m a huge fan of Flamenca, STBAN and the artists on the roster,” Seka said, “so I’m absolutely buzzing to be joining the family with ‘Cuccú’. Really excited and can’t wait to get this one out!”
Speaking about Seka’s FLAMENCA debut, label boss STBAN said: “As soon as I heard the track, I knew we had to sign it. Loz is an exciting new talent making exactly the kind of music the FLAMENCA family loves, so it was a no-brainer to bring him on board to release’ Cuccú’ with us.”
With so much support for the rising UK star coming from all corners, we thought it was about time we caught up with Loz to find out more…
You’ve just released your latest single ‘Cuccú’ on FLAMENCA Records – can you tell us a bit more about the track?
Hi guys, massive thanks for having me on, I really appreciate it.
I’m honestly buzzing to be releasing on FLAMENCA. The label is doing such great things at the moment and I’m honoured to now be part of the roster and the family.
Cuccú is one of my favourite records I’ve made to date. It leans into the Afro and Latin sound that I love both producing and playing out.
It’s a bit of a percussive late night weapon. It has that shoulder and hip shaking energy that I love, a huge lead and cool vocal hooks. It’s something I hope will resonate on the dancefloor just as much as it did in the studio while I was making it.
How did you get involved with the FLAMENCA Records team?
I sent some music to my good friend Danny Rhys from Toolroom just for some feedback. He listened and said he thought the track would actually suit FLAMENCA really well.
Not long after he did me a massive solid and sent it over to them for me, and they ended up signing it, so I’m massively grateful to him for that.
I was honestly blown away when they signed it. When you look at the level of artists on the roster, what STBAN and the team have created, and artists I love like Jesus Fernandez being involved, it’s a huge honour to be welcomed onto the label.
Working with the team since has also been a great experience. Super professional, really friendly and just genuinely nice people, which makes the whole process even better.
You’ve got a definite Latin sound to your work but you’re from the UK – what is it about the Latin vibe that attracts you musically?
The main thing is just the vibe. Every time I play out, people react to it straight away. There’s something about the vibe and rhythms that just makes people move.
I’m a big sucker for Jazz, Latin and Blues, and generally I’m just mad for percussion. Before making house music I was actually producing drum and bass, and even earlier than that I was in bands playing blues, jazz, ska and metal, so rhythm and drums have always been the thing that grabs me first when it comes to music. Because of that my music has always been quite percussion led so when I started leaning into Latin influences, it just felt really natural.
I also wasn’t massively connecting with some of the more mainstream tech house sounds at the time, but the Latin Tech side of things really reminds me of old school tech house. Dusty drums, rolling bass, cool vocals, maybe a synth or two, and that groove that you can lock into for ages.
You’ve got some serious support from some big names in British radio – Danny Howard, Arielle Free, Annie Mac. How helpful has their support been to your career so far?
Annie Mac is honestly an idol of mine. I grew up listening to her shows and they played a huge part in shaping my musical identity in dance music, alongside Mary Anne Hobbs. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Annie twice now and she has always been really inspiring and warm to talk to, so seeing her drop one of my tracks at Warehouse Project genuinely blew my mind. I cannot thank her enough for the support.
Arielle Free, it’s hard to put into words what she’s done for my career. She’s easily been the biggest supporter of my music over the last couple of years. I can’t thank her enough and I absolutely love her to bits. I’m so fortunate for how hard she backs my records.
I signed to her label and she booked me to play UNVRS, which are things I genuinely would not have thought possible a couple of years ago.
And of course getting the nod from Danny Howard, Jaguar and Jeremiah Asiamah as well is such a great feeling. When people at that level support your music it really does mean the world. Just Pete and Sarah left now for the full house!
You’re also being hyped by the guys over at Toolroom Academy – what kind of support have you got from them so far?
Honestly I would not be here right now if it wasn’t for the Toolroom Academy team and the people I’ve met through that network.
The first big record I released through Toolroom came from a collaboration with fellow Academy students. We organised our own writing camp before a big Toolroom night at Studio 338, and that track ended up getting signed to Trax, which really shows the power of the Academy.
Big up to my boys Harrt, Altere, Alex Lauthals and Keffi!
What started as doing the course has turned into some really important friendships. Danny Rhys, who manages the Trax label, has been a massive mentor to me and someone I’ve ended up making music with and signing to Trax!
Cal, who now runs the Academy, is also a really good friend of mine. We were actually on the same course together, so seeing him now managing the Academy is pretty incredible and something I’m massively proud of him for.
Also a big shout to Pete, Miles and the wider Toolroom team who have all been hugely supportive. The Academy has been a big part of my journey over the last few years.
Last year you played at UNVRS for Arielle Free – how was that for you?
Playing UNVRS was not even on my bingo card for this decade, let alone last year, so I can’t thank Arielle enough for that opportunity. She has been instrumental in so much of my trajectory over the last few years.
The club itself is something else, and The Wild Comet where I was playing was just incredible. Warming up and seeing people coming in and instantly vibing with the music was such a great feeling.
The sound system, the visuals and the whole spectacle of the place was pretty awe inspiring. Getting to spend the night there with friends, few bevs and watching Arielle and Edd smash their sets made it a really special night.
You’ve been supported by Fatboy Slim and played at his All Back To Minehead event. What’s it like having that kind of artist getting behind you and was he an influence of yours before the event?
Growing up in the UK, my first real introductions to dance music were Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy, so to get the nod and the call up from Norm is something I really don’t take lightly.
All Back To Minehead was honestly a dream. To have the backing of someone as influential as Fatboy Slim is incredible. It’s such an honour to be asked to come and play at his event. Big shout to Lizzie Curious as well who booked me for her stage.
It was also the first time I’ve ever had people coming up asking for photos after a set, which was a bit surreal. I was honestly a bag of nerves beforehand but it ended up being one of the best sets I’ve ever played.
You’ve won some silverware back in the UK for your work, tell us about that.
Yes, I won Best Producer at the Northampton Music Awards, which is pretty mind-blowing and I’m super grateful to the teams and everyone that voted for me!
The funny thing is, I was actually in Thailand on holiday at the time. I didn’t even know I had been nominated until the day before, so I had no time to promote it or anything like that.
I then woke up the next day to messages saying I had won and I honestly couldn’t believe it, so a huge thank you to everyone who voted for me! I celebrated with a few daiquiris by the pool that day, of course. Standard…
You had a BBC Introducing mix on British radio – how important has that been in terms of getting your sound out to a wider audience?
I’ve done a couple of BBC Introducing mixes now and it’s always such a pleasure.
My local BBC Introducing team, Kerrie & Connor, have been massively supportive and have really helped push my music and sound out across the Midlands. That support eventually led to me headlining their BBC Introducing event last year.
Playing my music to a packed room in my hometown, where there isn’t the biggest Latin tech scene, and seeing everyone properly vibing to it was a really special moment.
What top tier artists inspire you and whose career would you love to emulate?
Marco Lys for me is the king of groove. I would honestly love to just sit and watch him build his drums in the studio. He is also someone whose career I really respect.
He has been consistently releasing quality music for years and built a really solid reputation in the scene while still staying true to his sound. That kind of longevity is something I would love to achieve.
Also Iglesias and Jesus Fernandez. Again it’s that drum programming and groove that I would love to learn from them, they are the best in the biz!
And last but certainly not least I would absolutely love to make a track with Arielle Free at some point. She has been so instrumental in helping me get to where I am today and she’s such a great producer and a bundle of energy, so I think it would be a really fun studio session.
Thanks again for having me on to chat!

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New EDM Friday Oct 9: David Guetta, Armin van Buuren & More

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Marlon Hoffstadt and David Guetta on stage in front of a large crowd, featured in New EDM Friday Oct 9

New EDM Friday Oct 9 brings new music from Marlon Hoffstadt, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Funk Tribu, Chase & Status, Dillon Francis, and more.

New EDM Friday Oct 9 brings together new singles, album releases, collaborations, and remixes covering techno, trance, bass music, drum and bass, house, and electronic dance. From Marlon Hoffstadt and David Guetta with Caught Up to Armin van Buuren and Funk Tribu with Nirvana, WÓTIE with Never Let You Go, SKILAH with GOMF BUT LOUDER, Chase & Status with Generic Everything, Dillon Francis and Oaks with Fall, and Effin with Heartbeats, these are the tracks you should not miss on this week’s New EDM Friday.

Marlon Hoffstadt & David Guetta – Caught Up

Marlon Hoffstadt and David Guetta link up on Caught Up, a new collaboration through Capitol Records. Marlon Hoffstadt said he grew up listening to David Guetta and called the collaboration “absolutely mental.” He also said they made the track earlier this year, just before Ultra Miami. Meanwhile, the single connects Marlon Hoffstadt’s trance-heavy style with David Guetta’s global dance reach. With Caught Up, the pair bring one of the week’s biggest collaborations into New EDM Friday Oct 9.

Armin van Buuren & Funk Tribu – Nirvana

Armin van Buuren and Funk Tribu team up on Nirvana, a new Armada Music single. The track connects Armin van Buuren’s trance roots with Funk Tribu’s faster club style. It also follows Armin van Buuren’s recent A State of Trance Ibiza 2026 mix album. For Funk Tribu, Nirvana places him beside one of trance music’s most established names. With Nirvana, both artists bring a direct trance entry into New EDM Friday Oct 9.

WÓTIE – Never Let You Go

WÓTIE turns a deeply personal story into Never Let You Go, a melodic dance and progressive house single. The song reflects his years-long separation from his daughter and the hope he held onto through that period. He wrote it in 2019 during a difficult time in Brazil, with lyrics drawn from loss, distance, and love. Musically, the track pairs warm male vocals, emotional piano, organic elements, and a euphoric drop. With Never Let You Go, WÓTIE brings one of the week’s most personal tracks into New EDM Friday Oct 9.

SKILAH – GOMF BUT LOUDER

SKILAH returns with GOMF BUT LOUDER, a tech house rework of her September single GOMF. The new version takes the original into faster and harder territory, with dark production, heavy bass, and her own vocals still at the center. It follows major festival appearances at Lost Lands, Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Breakaway Music Festival, Foam Wonderland, and Ubbi Dubbi. At 23, the Minnesota-born, Los Angeles-based artist has also passed 3 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. With GOMF BUT LOUDER, SKILAH brings a harder tech house cut into New EDM Friday Oct 9.

Chase & Status – Generic Everything (album)

Chase & Status release Generic Everything, a 10-track album through 2RUFF Records and Warner Music UK. The album pushes against algorithm-led creative sameness, while drawing from drum and bass, rave, rap, and soundsystem culture. It features J Hus, Little Simz, Skrillex, Giggs, D Double E, Blanco, IRAH, Col3trane, and more. One of its biggest moments is Essa Ta Quente, a Brazilian funk-leaning track with Skrillex. With Generic Everything, Chase & Status bring a full album into New EDM Friday Oct 9.

Dillon Francis, Oaks – Fall

Dillon Francis and Oaks release Fall, a melodic single out via Monstercat and Broke Records. The track centers on an expressive vocal topline, soaring melodies, and the feeling of finally letting go. Dillon Francis said the song was written for their significant others and came from a studio session where everyone was writing from the same place. It follows a major 2026 for Dillon Francis, including Stagecoach, the Impact Award at the EDM Awards, and the Dillstradamus co-headline tour with Flosstradamus. With Fall, Dillon Francis and Oaks add a more emotional dance release to New EDM Friday Oct 9.

Effin – Heartbeats (Album)

Effin presents Heartbeats, a 12-track album centered on love, memory, nostalgia, and detailed sampling. Across the project, the Nashville producer uses 1950s film dialogue, forgotten live recordings, jazz flutes, vocal manipulation, and vintage-inspired textures. The album follows his earlier singles What’s In Your Heart, Forever & Always, and Plus One, each giving a different part of the project’s emotional world. It also follows his biggest touring year so far, with appearances at Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Lost Lands, Breakaway, VELD, and more. With Heartbeats, Effin brings a conceptual bass album into New EDM Friday Oct 9.

Honorable Mentions:

22Bullets – My Motto
999999999, LYNSY – TRIP ON ACID
Aluna & Jengi – Moaning
Andrew Rayel & Daijo – On Fire
Angerfist, The Obsessed – Five Day Bender
Bhaskar, Mojjo – Keep You Warm
Coone – Soldier
Dave Clarke – Wisdom To The Wise (Joris Voorn Remix)
DJ Isaac – My House
DJ Kuba & Neitan – Tokyo Drift
DJ Sammy, C-Ro, Don Bnnr – Love Me Again
EDX feat. Orem – Echoes
Eli Brown & Dimension – Frequency
Ferreck Dawn – Need
Ferry Corsten & Eddo Brandwijk – Oh How I Miss You
Genesi, Djammin & Flowdan – Red Button
Hel:sløwed, Nina De Koning – Give It To Me
Innellea – Reckless 69
ISOxo – Hardcore Diva (Album)
Joey London Style, Pheelo – Never Stop
Justė, Jaxstyle, Jon – Turn The Lights Off (Piano & Strings)
KAAZE – Feel The Beat
Katy B, Jax Jones – Last Day of Summer (Kilimanjaro Remix)
Kevin de Vries, Juan Elvadin – Feel Me
Kyle Walker, Benni Ola, Nate Katz – 10%
Linska – Movement (EP)
Marten Horger – Unf*ck Your Mind
Mind Against, Tharat, Shel·ly – Sorry Mom
Noizu – Hot Girls Party For Free
Ran-D & Brennan Heart Ft. Floor Jansen – Heart Of A Dragon
Rebuke – Mind Games
Route 94 – 4Get The Girl (GUDFELLA & Jackie Hollander Remix)
Sam Divine – Paradise
SMACK – Back Once Again
Watermat, James Mac – Rhyme Design

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BETH Turns Up the Energy With New Single ‘Wait’

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Scottish producer BETH returns on The Cross Records with new single Wait, following a breakout 2026 of festival slots, Ibiza dates and Radio 1 support.

In the space of a year, BETH has gone from respected up and comer to a genuine festival act. Her debut on The Cross Records, “Keep It Movin’,” is closing in on 1 million streams, and she’s kept up a steady run of releases on labels like TSHA’s Jackfruit, Eats Everything’s Edible, and Melon Bomb Records, along with a well received remix of Karen Harding’s “Island.” That output has earned her support on BBC Radio 1, with plays from Sarah Story and Arielle Free.

Her live schedule has kept pace too. This year she’s played TRNSMT Festival, Sub Club, Cabaret Voltaire, and SWG3 in Scotland, Mas Que Nada in London, and Lakota in Bristol, plus Ibiza dates at Hï, Cova Santa, and Pikes.

“Wait” marks a step forward in her production. Where “Keep It Movin'” leaned into sultry, harmonic melodies, “Wait” goes bigger and brighter, built around euphoric piano chords, a driving 90s inspired break, and deep reese bass. It’s a feel good summer record from an artist whose rise shows no signs of slowing down.

Listen to “Wait” here: https://thecrossrecords.lnk.to/wait

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Deadlynoiz Breaks Bass House Boundaries In New Single ‘Rock The House’

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The ever-evolving Deadlynoiz is back with another new single ‘Rock The House’ adding to his stacked 2026 repertoire.

Stepping into the world of bass house for this track, Deadlynoiz has produced a hugely impactful hit brimmed with his hallmark strengths. ‘Rock The House’ is a fantastic showcase of his ability to design and blend together a myriad of creative synths to deliver powerful soundscapes. The track keeps pumping from start to finish but is dynamic in its energy shifting from the more melodic verses to the aggressive, bass face inducing choruses. Deadlynoiz is consistently looking to evolve his productions and has leaned into more experimental territories here with emphatic results.

His development as an artist is evident from both his productions and his accolades as he’s attracted the attention of LVLD Music. He’s dropped a slew of hits with them and is continuing to develop their relationship with the release of ‘Rock The House’ on their label. Since it’s release the track has already raked in thousands of streams and he’s pushed onto releasing even more music in ‘Magic’ and ‘Block.’ Now bringing in over 20,000 streams a month on Spotify it’s clear that Deadlynoiz’s hard work is paying off as his fanbase continues to grow.

‘Rock The House’ is another step forward in Deadlynoiz’s evolution in sound and development as an artist. With every release he’s proving his abilities in the studio and with the rate he’s working at, there’s plenty more to come.

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