Andrea Zelletta, Luca Testa, and Loruare, three of Italy’s most dynamic forces in dance music, collide for the summer’s most infectious club anthem, ‘TAKATIMÌ’, released via Tankfloor / Warner Music Italy.

‘TAKATIMÌ’ is an electrifying fusion of Afro rhythms, deep grooves, and festival-ready energy. Combining Zelletta’s dance floor intuition, Testa’s global production finesse, and Loruare’s Afro-Latin signature sound, the track delivers a high-octane experience that’s tailor-made for peak-hour sets across the globe.

Andrea Zelletta is a multifaceted artist, DJ, influencer, and model whose deep-rooted passion for electronic music has made him one of Italy’s most in-demand selectors. His breakout hit ‘Superstar’ earned a Gold certification in France and has amassed over 28 million Spotify streams, confirming his star power in the European dance scene.

Luca Testa is a globally recognized DJ and producer who began as a piano prodigy in Turin and rose to prominence with releases on powerhouse labels including Spinnin’ Records, Dim Mak, Armada, and Revealed Recordings. Named one of DJ Mag Italia’s emerging talents in 2022, he reached #136 on DJ Mag’s Top 150 and has rocked stages at Ultra Music Festival, Sziget, Balaton Sound, Defqon.1, and iconic venues like Hi Ibiza and Privilege.

Loruare is a rising name in the Afro House and Latin Tech House scene. With his vibrant sets he has built a reputation for rhythmic, globally-inspired productions and high-energy performances. Active on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube, Loruare represents the next wave of international talent from Italy’s electronic underground.

Blending hypnotic tribal percussion, driving tech-house drops, and an irresistible hook, ‘TAKATIMÌ’ is designed to ignite dancefloors from Ibiza to Mykonos to Tulum. It’s a celebration of rhythm, movement, and cultural fusion, crafted by three artists whose musical worlds collide in perfect synergy.

‘TAKATIMÌ’ is out now on all major streaming platforms via Tankfloor / Warner Music Italy.

STBAN fuses flamenco and electronic music on his new single ‘LA PALMA’, out now via FLAMENCA Records. Rooted in tradition and driven by rhythm, the track brings timeless passion to the dancefloor.

STBAN channels centuries of flamenco tradition into the electronic age with his new single ‘LA PALMA’, out now on FLAMENCA Records. Steeped in culture, the track carries the raw heat, passion, and rhythm of this timeless art form.

Distributed via iconic imprint Toolroom Records, ‘LA PALMA’ homes in on the traditional hand clapping indicative of flamenco. The most ancient form of human percussion, ‘la palma’ sets the rhythm of the dance and drives the intensity of the performance. The rising passion and swirling emotion of flamenco dancing quite literally follows the dancer’s hand inside the physical space.

Co-produced with Bryan Colleta (Sparrow & Barbossa) and featuring Spanish singer G.Zamora on vocals, ‘LA PALMA’ simmers with Latin heat, sultry electric guitars taking over from acoustic guitars that gently undulate as the track rises. Brass trumpets bristle in from the lower ends like shimmering Mediterranean sunsets, percussion and syncopated hand claps nestling up against muted bass and synth lines. Weaving everything together is G.Zamora’s Balearic tone, STBAN and Coletta using his vocal as a thread to draw the entire production together.

Released alongside the single’s audio is a beautiful video shot on location across the vibrant North African city of Marrakech, a subtle nod to the Arabic roots of the dance form. Celebrating the instinctive human desire to move to music, the video sees Moroccans of all ages and demographics invited onto a simple rug placed on sidewalks, open parks, plazas, rooftops, then given a pair of headphones. With ‘LA PALMA’ in their ears, citizens young and old let the world around them fall away as they immerse themselves in the momentary freedom music allows. It’s a beautiful reminder that the joy of music connects us, no matter where we are in the world.

With a run of singles set to drop over the coming months, sets confirmed at major festivals this summer – including Montreux Jazz Festival and AirBeat One – and a special residency at iconic MAD Club in Lausanne, STBAN added further momentum to the FLAMENCA project by partnering with Toolroom at this year’s IMS in Ibiza. The deal sees Toolroom powering FLAMENCA Records through distribution and label services, bringing industry expertise and infrastructure to the next phase of the brand’s evolution.

With much more to come from STBAN and FLAMENCA, ‘LA PALMA’ serves as an early indication of what fans of house music – and flamenco – can expect. With that in mind, we thought it was about time to sit down with STBAN to find out more…

Tell us about LA PALMA, how did the track come together?

I’d had the track in my mind for some time, and then a couple of years ago I met Bryan Coletta. For me it was a perfect collaboration; we’re both living in Lausanne, in Switzerland, but Bryan was also living in Madrid and had a close connection to flamenco music. It meant he understood the genre and what we wanted, what our vision was. He came to our studios in Lausanne for two days and the energy was really good, it was really nice to work together with him on LA PALMA.

The title refers to the clapping that you get in traditional flamenco – how did you translate that into the song?

Clapping is one of the most important drums in flamenco music, along with the “tacones”, the heels of the feet, and also the cajon, the drum. They are the three essential rhythms of flamenco music, the primitive roots of the percussion, and for LA PALMA we wanted to really concentrate on and celebrate the clapping.

You have your own label, FLAMENCA Records. We’re guessing from the name that you’re heavily influenced by flamenco music – is that the only genre that we’ll hear from the label?

Of course the first thing for us is fusion of flamenco with electronic music but because of the nature of flamenco, which has always been influenced by different cultures and sounds, we’re open to other genres within the family, just always keeping in mind the Spanish or Latin influences. So it could be, for example, Latin House or Tech House, or even Afro or Tribal.

What music do you have coming next?

We have many tracks coming next, already cooked in the studio oven, from some very incredible artists. We have work from Jesus Fernandez, with also Qubiko, we also have some incredible remixes lined up from artists like PAUZA and Cruzy. We’re very happy to work with these kind of high level artists, DJs and producers.

We heard you struck a deal with none other than Toolroom Records at this year’s IMS – how crucial is it for you to have the support of the Toolroom team?

=Yes! I had the chance to meet Mark Knight at IMS and we spoke at length about the FLAMENCA project. He was very open minded about including us in his organisation, even though we’re relatively new. I think he liked the idea of the flamenco style fused with electronic music. We’re also along the same line of house music, the same beats, even if it’s more of a Latin style or Spanish style. For some of the tracks we’ve produced dub edits, or extended club edits, it gives a real depth to what is a pretty new genre.

Also personally, I really appreciate the values of Mark Knight. He really runs the business as a family and I feel this a lot, it really aligns with our values at FLAMENCA Records. So for me, I think it’s not only the music but the values that are putting everything together to work with a very nice energy. We’ve been working with them for one month now and I really appreciate the professionalism of all his team. It’s a great collaboration for us and one that we value.

Stream this single on all platforms here.

New EDM Friday has come around once again, and with it comes a powerful wave of fresh heat from some of the biggest names in the game.

New EDM Friday brings euphoric festival melodies to deep groove-infused collabs, this week’s releases are tailor-made for soundtracking your weekend—whether you’re hitting the club, the gym, or cruising into the night. The latest drops from Swedish House Mafia, John Summit, Oliver Heldens, and more promise to keep the pulse of the EDM world racing.

Let’s dive into the top picks for this week’s New EDM Friday.

Swedish House Mafia – Wait So Long
Swedish House Mafia return with ‘Wait So Long’, a super uplifting anthem that fuses their signature melodic sound with melancholic vocals and a subtly powerful drop. The track is a masterclass in tension and release, blending atmospheric layers with emotional weight, a perfect opener for this week’s New EDM Friday. Expect this one to echo through summer festivals worldwide.

John Summit & Gorgon City ft. Rhys From The Sticks – Is Everybody Having Fun?
When two powerhouses like John Summit and Gorgon City collide, the result is bound to be explosive. ‘Is Everybody Having Fun?’ is a groove-laced house banger that balances tongue-in-cheek vocals from Rhys From The Sticks with deep basslines and a thick, rolling rhythm. It’s cheeky, infectious, and built to make crowds move, New EDM Friday energy at its finest.

Oliver Heldens & Aevion – Amnesia
Oliver Heldens links up with Aevion on Amnesia, a high-energy blend of future house and melodic flair. With bouncy synths, dynamic progressions, and a nostalgic-yet-fresh vibe, the track brings summer festival vibes straight to your headphones. It’s the kind of tune that begs for a sunset mainstage moment, and easily lands a spot in this week’s essential picks.

DubVision, KDH & I-RIE ft. WHAT EVA – Right Here
Right Here sees DubVision, KDH, and I-RIE teaming up for a vibrant and emotional progressive house anthem, elevated by WHAT EVA’s powerful vocals. Soaring melodies and polished production define this track, making it a standout for anyone craving uplifting, hands-in-the-air moments this New EDM Friday.

Matisse & Sadko – Harmony
The Russian duo return to form with Harmony, a euphoric, melodic masterpiece that channels their classic progressive house sound. With lush chords, cinematic tension, and a dazzling drop, Matisse & Sadko deliver a festival weapon that feels both timeless and fresh. It’s an instant New EDM Friday favorite, and a reminder of why they remain staples in the genre.

Honorable mentions:
Adam Beyer & Chris Avantgarde – Desolate Lands
Alok – Don’t Mess With The Fire
Artbat & Joa – The Spot
Arty – Flames
Avicii – Let’s Ride Away (Jonas Blue Remix)
Calvin Harris, Clementine Douglas – Blessings (Max Styler Remix)
Chester Young & Hackatone ft. SUVI – Genesis (Don Diablo Edit)
Da Tweekaz & D-Block & S-te-Fan – In My Mind
DubVision, KDH & I-RIE ft. WHAT EVA – Right Here
Duke Dumont – I Need You Now
Edward Maya, Afronom, Vidi Roca – In My Life
Franky Wah, Kuuda – Disconnect EP
Ilan Bluestone, Giuseppe De Luca, Maor Levi – Ignite
John Summit & Gorgon City ft. Rhys From The Sticks – Is Everybody Having Fun?
Kevin De Vries & SLVR & Stella von Lingen – Life
KREAM & Ruback – Se Que Quiere
Lilly Palmer & Maddix – Late at Night
Liu & Sevek & Mougleta – Place in Your Heart
Maddix & Lily Palmer – Late At Night
Matisse & Sadko – Harmony
Merow – To The Rhythm
MORTEN ft. Bonn – Take Me Home
Nicky Romero presents: Monocule & Emiel Monte – Be There
Noisecontrollers & The Pitcher – Summer Drops
Oliver Heldens & Aevion – Amnesia
Rossi., Jazzy – High on Me
SIDEPIECE & Bobby Shmurda – Cash Out
Sigma & Stefflon Don & Yung Saber – JUNGLE
Skytech – Habits (Stay High)
Swedish House Mafia – Wait So Long
Zerb, Sofiya Nzau, Izzy Bizu – Kumbaya

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