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RTT-favorite rising producer Lizdek is back with his new album, DUALITY, out now via MONTA Records. Serving as the follow-up to his 2022 mixtape Gemini, the project finds the rising producer exploring the tension between his polished, melodic side and his heavier, more experimental instincts. Drawing from trap, bass, dubstep, shoegaze, rage rap and other electronic influences, the new project pushes across genres while still feeling cohesive.

Some artists spend years trying to find their sound. On Somewhere Along the Way, Lazy Levin sounds like he’s stopped worrying about that entirely. The new EP pulls from dub, reggae, alternative hip-hop, indie rock, and electronic music, but never settles in one place for very long. Instead, the project feels like the product of years spent traveling, collecting influences, and absorbing sounds from different scenes and cultures along the way.

There are plenty of concept albums out there. Elaine Walker’s MACROCHIP is something a little harder to categorize. Described by the electronic music pioneer as a “mini-movie album,” the eight-track project blends music and visual storytelling into a series of interconnected sci-fi adventures.

Staten Island artist Zy Smoke is proving that some of the most compelling stories in music aren’t built overnight. The 22-year-old independent artist has steadily built a growing audience through deeply personal songwriting, earning more than 20,000 monthly Spotify listeners without the support of a major label.

At just 23 years old, New Zealand drum & bass star Rova is continuing his rapid ascent with the release of Undisputed, a six-track EP that showcases the next chapter of his evolution as a producer. Built around a boxing-inspired concept, the new project positions each track as a different round in the fight, highlighting Rova’s versatility while staying firmly rooted in his signature high-energy drum & bass sound.

Paris-based DJ and producer Silckyboy is continuing to carve out his own lane with the release of “Bring It Back,” a bass-driven club record that pulls from UK garage, UK bassline, house, and hip-hop influences. Built around a powerful reese bassline and punchy rap vocals, the track showcases the genre-blending approach that has become central to the artist’s sound.

Following the launch of her 4ever Music imprint with “BADBOYS,” Toronto-based DJ/producer Zorza returns with “ONEBODY,” a collaboration with Belgian duo Promis3 out now via 4ever Music / Universal Music Group Canada. Where the label’s debut leaned into raw, high-impact energy, “ONEBODY” turns more introspective, pairing driving hard-dance production with layered melodies and stacked vocals. The result is a track that balances festival-ready intensity with a more reflective emotional core.

TroyBoi has teamed up once again with Toxic Rob for their latest collaboration, “Way Better,” a groove-heavy record that blends hip-hop swagger with the producer’s signature bass-driven sound. Built around weighty percussion, deep low-end, and a laid-back bounce, the track gives Toxic Rob’s vocals plenty of room to shine.

Canadian producer and engineer Joseph Desando has quietly become a key contributor to a growing number of successful electronic music releases, live productions, and commercial projects. Over the course of his career, Desando has earned credits on more than 25 officially released records that have collectively surpassed 60 million streams.

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