New Alexis Taylor & Mike Simonetti remixes out today: “I See A Darkness (claire rousay Remix)” and “Perfect Kiss (Black Forces Remix)” Limited 500 pressing vinyl available now: smugglersway.ffm.to/iseeadarkness

"Heartbreak, friendship, exploitation within the industry – it all poured into the tracks. The EP keeps the space and atmosphere that makes León’s work so distinct, layered with Minus’ signature vocal delivery." 🧡 EP Out Friday

THE LINE of BEST FIT@thelineofbestfit.com · 12h ago

For their collaborative EP qué les pasó a mis amigos?, Nick León and Ela Minus found each other at exactly the right time and let the process find its own pace, they tell Amelia Garrett.

NYC - Ela Minus B2B Nick León DJ set August 12th presented by Beatport Live - Pre-register free here: drop.cobrand.com/d/Beatport/e...

Ela Minus & Nick León’s new single ‘Espiral’ discussed on this week’s NPR Music podcast. Tune in 🧡🙏 @robinpr.bsky.social @jiggyraps.bsky.social

Robin Hilton@robinpr.bsky.social · 3w ago

Obsessing over this new beabadoobee cut, "Switchblade." Also - the Stones totally still got it. Reset your week with these and more of the best new songs out now, on All Songs Considered, from @npr.org With @jiggyraps.bsky.social ❤️ www.npr.org/2026/07/14/n...

"The FADER is abuzz about producer Nick Leon and Ela Minus’s coming project...The first single, “espiral” features an anthemic chorus and icy, spectral synths which cool some of the heat emanating from the track’s sizzling bass." 🙏 @thefader.bsky.social www.thefader.com/2026/07/08/s...

Songs You Need In Your Life This Week

The FADER selects the best new songs right now the week of July 1, 2026, including songs by Madonna, Destin Conrad, Nick Leon, Slow Pulp, and more.

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“a reggaeton thump within this sleek, shadowy pop track, a syncopation that feels entirely natural coming from two brilliant minds with Colombian roots…it's an ideal synthesis of the duo's NYC and Miami hometowns that would've had hips swinging on bloghouse dancefloors” 🙏 @chrisdeville.bsky.social

Stereogum@stereogum.com · last mo.

Starring Boy Harsher, Westside Cowboy, Ela Minus x Nick León, and more...

Come see Ela Minus & Nick León perform for the 1st time together at our Smugglers Way night at the ICA London Sept 3rd w/ Alexis Taylor & Mike Simonetti, & Guedra Guedra. Tkts on-sale now www.eatyourownears.com/ela-minus-ni...

Esprial "is a darkly gleaming electronic pop track that manages to be slinky and subtle at points despite hard-hitting staccato synths that never relent." 🧡

Stereogum@stereogum.com · last mo.

Excitingly, Ela Minus and Nick León made an EP together; check out its excellent lead single "Espiral"

🚨Two of our absolute favorites Ela Minus & Nick León join together for the "qué les pasó an mis amigos?" EP, out Aug 7 digi / Nov 20 12". New single "espiral" out now. Limited 500 press 12" avail to pre-order. smugglersway.ffm.to/amigos

great find 😍

Routine@routine7.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#71: Braxe + Falcon - Step By Step/Creative Source A vinyl with barely any information on it (at the time of release) dropped into various record stores for the debut of the label "Smugglers Way." The tracks would later have found to be made by Alan Braxe & DJ Falcon. a really neat find of mine!

Alan Braxe & Fred Falke - "Intro" (25th Anniversary) 12" repress is now back in stock. 🪩 smugglersway.ffm.to/intro25th-lp

The beautiful Alexis Taylor & Mike Simonetti 'I See A Darkness / Perfect Kiss' 12" is out now. Limited 500 press and going fast. Original artwork by Ryan Parks. smugglersway.ffm.to/atms-12

Hear Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor team up with Mike Simonetti on a sparkling synthpop cover of the stark Bonnie "Prince" Billy classic "I See A Darkness"

Alexis Taylor & Mike Simonetti Share Bonnie "Prince" Billy Cover

Earlier this year, Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor released the very good and slightly slept-on solo album Paris In The Spring. Not long after that, he teamed up with Mike Simonetti, co founder of the Italia...

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🎥 Alexis Taylor & Mike Simonetti “I See A Darkness” directed by Ben Crook. 12” out Friday. smugglersway.ffm.to/iseeadarknes...

Guedra Guedra on the new Animal Collective remix of "Drift of Drummer" 🪘

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THE LINE of BEST FIT@thelineofbestfit.com · 3mo ago

Guedra Guedra, the alias of Moroccan producer Abdellah M. Hassak, releases a new version of his single "Drift to Drummer" reimagined into a "psychedelic folk cosmos" by Animal Collective.

LSTN to Animal Collective's remix of 'Drift of Drummer' by Guedra Guedra from his recent album MUTANT. 🤯 "The elements of trance and repetition across different styles and forms of African music has interested and influenced myself and AC since our early days. " Avey Tare youtu.be/DggQFjUwnFU?...

Guedra Guedra - Drift of Drummer (Animal Collective Remix) (Official Audio)

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Watch Alan Braxe & Fred Falke ‘Intro’ | The Making Of A Dance Anthem for @djmag.com youtu.be/dwvOcrsXreU?...

👀Alexis Taylor discussing the new project with Mike Simonetti & more @kcrw.com

📹Alexis Taylor x Mike Simonetti - Perfect Kiss 'I See A Darkness / Perfect Kiss' 12" out June 12th smugglersway.ffm.to/iseeadarkness

😍 🙏 @tombreihan.bsky.social @stereogum.com

Stereogum@stereogum.com · 3mo ago

Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor join forces with Italians Do It Better founder Mike Simonetti on the lovely, tender new collab single "Perfect Kiss"

Excited to announce 'I See A Darkness / Perfect Kiss' today, the new collaborative 12" EP from Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) & Mike Simonetti (Pale Blue, Italians Do It Better), out June 12th. Pre-order & listen to 'Perfect Kiss' smugglersway.ffm.to/iseeadarkness

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Dive deep into the magical & mystical Ableton sessions of Disiniblud 🐲 www.ableton.com/en/blog/disi...

Disiniblud: Experiments in Pop

Rachika Nayar and Nina Keith offer up samples and custom device racks that shine a light on their sweet spot between adventurous sound design and pop joy.

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Remastered 25th anniversary reissue of pure club joy by French touch maestros Braxe & Falke, originally released only two years after Alan Braxe's 'Music Sounds Better With You' bomb with Thomas Bangalter as Stardust in 1998 boomkat.com/products/int...

Our 25th anniversary 12" of Alan Braxe & Fred Falke's iconic "Intro"is out today along side new remixes by the guys. Find it at your favorite record shop. 🪩 smugglersway.ffm.to/intro25th

'Intro' (Alan Braxe Remix) & the 25th anniversary vinyl are out Friday: smugglersway.ffm.to/intro25th In celebration Braxe & Falke go B2B at the Rex Club in Paris on April 9th. Not to be missed. 🪩💃🕺

Watch Alan Braxe recreate the iconic ‘Intro’ beat on an SP1200 @musicradar.com.web.brid.gy youtu.be/I_YuCR4ZaOU?...

Watch Alan Braxe & Fred Falke recreate their classic 'Intro' on its 25th anniversary for @musicradar.com.web.brid.gy 😍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_Yu...

🪩Alan Braxe & Fred Falke "Intro" (25th Anniversary) 12" March 20 Cut at 45rpm for the 1st time smugglersway.ffm.to/intro25th