Charlotte de Witte – Azadi (EP)

Charlotte de Witte releases Azadi, a three-track techno EP through her KNTXT label. The project includes Azadi, Omid, and Tales of the Desert. Each track also features Farsi vocals from AI-generated singer NAVA. British-Iranian artist Farbod Mehr created NAVA to represent Iranian women facing restrictions on public singing. Additionally, all proceeds will support FEMENA, an organisation advocating for women’s rights. Charlotte de Witte previously previewed the music at Tomorrowland. Through Azadi, she addresses freedom of expression and women’s rights. The EP also joins this week’s New EDM Friday Nov 6.

Hardwell & 4444 OF A KIND – RE4SON

Hardwell and 4444 OF A KIND collaborate on RE4SON, a new hardstyle single released through Tomorrowland Music. The collaboration brings Hardwell together with D-Block & S-te-Fan and Sub Zero Project, who make up 4444 OF A KIND. The track also marks another venture into hardstyle for Hardwell, following his collaborations with Sound Rush and Sub Zero Project. He previously played RE4SON during his Tomorrowland set, while 4444 OF A KIND included it in their live performances. The single joins this week’s New EDM Friday Nov 6.

Koven – sHow me heaven

Koven release sHow me heaven, a new drum and bass single through UKF. Recorded at Metropolis Studios in London, the track combines Katie Boyle’s vocals with a live-string arrangement by Simon Dobson. The release also features a live performance with Choir Noir and Parallax Orchestra, filmed at the same studio. Meanwhile, the single follows bloOdliNEs, hEarTbeAt, wHERE the rhythm goes, and juST to breAThE. Koven has received continued support from BBC Radio 1, including recognition as a Hottest Record. With sHow me heaven, Koven contributes an orchestral drum and bass release to New EDM Friday Nov 6.

BIIANCO – softcore_hardstyle

BIIANCO releases softcore_hardstyle through Ultra Records. The single combines hard techno, gabber, and industrial influences with distorted kicks, abrasive synths, and processed vocals. It is also the second single from their upcoming near_sight EP, following August’s where_the_drummer_at?. The project explores the relationship between humans and technology, drawing on BIIANCO’s experiences as a musician and producer. Meanwhile, the Berlin-based artist has recently performed at Tomorrowland and Boiler Room Festival London. With softcore_hardstyle, BIIANCO contributes a harder electronic release to New EDM Friday Nov 6.