Good morning! Eric Prydz’s Holosphere 2.0 documentary pulls back the curtain on the tech behind his Ibiza residency, revealing a decade-defining blend of engineering and artistry.

Could this level of bespoke production become the new standard for live electronic music, or will it remain a niche for headline acts?

In today’s EDM recap:

• Prydz’s Holosphere 2.0 doc dives into the 8-tonne LED spectacle

• Rezz announces dark new album As The Pendulum Swings

• Chris Lake drops gritty final single ‘Psycho’ ahead of debut LP

• Adam Port, STRYV, and Malachiii unveil Afro-house summer anthem ‘Positions’

Prydz’s Holosphere 2.0 doc dives into the 8-tonne LED spectacle

The Recap: Eric Prydz drops a three-part docuseries revealing the tech and teamwork behind Holosphere 2.0, his groundbreaking Ibiza residency show. Watch the series here.

Unpacked:

• The eight-tonne LED sphere houses Prydz inside a reactive orb, with visuals responding in real time to his mixing.

• Digital artist GMUNK blended practical effects and CGI to create fluid, cinematic worlds beyond traditional club visuals.

• Every component was custom-built for UNVRS, with no off-the-shelf elements—delaying the project six years until tech caught up.

Bottom line: Holosphere 2.0 sets a new bar for immersive live electronic music, proving bespoke production elevates crowd connection. Prydz’s documentary demystifies the painstaking collaboration behind such feats.

Rezz announces dark new album As The Pendulum Swings

The Recap: Rezz announces her fifth studio album, As The Pendulum Swings, dropping September 12, alongside the gritty, cinematic single 'Prophecy'—a sign of her darker, matured sound.

Unpacked:

• Industrial meets hypnotic: 'Prophecy' blends gritty textures with Rezz’s signature tension—ideal for producers exploring dystopian soundscapes.

• The album follows 2024’s CAN YOU SEE ME?, but leans into French electro and dark techno for a sharper edge.

• Catch her live at festivals like Shambhala and REZZ ROCKS VII before the release.

Bottom line: Rezz is refining her gothic, bass-heavy aesthetic with deeper techno influences. The album rollout—and her tour—will test how far she can push her signature sound.

Chris Lake drops gritty final single ‘Psycho’ ahead of debut LP

The Recap: Chris Lake drops 'Psycho,' the final single before his debut album Chemistry, showcasing a darker, peak-time club sound that’s already a crowd favorite. Listen here.

Unpacked:

• Grittier energy: The track leans into Lake’s heavier side with a bass-driven, vocal-laden groove designed for peak-floor moments.

• Road-tested banger: ‘Psycho’ already slayed crowds at Coachella and a surprise b2b with FISHER in Sydney.

• Album teaser: The single hints at Chemistry’s range—following melodic cuts like ‘Savana’ with a harder edge.

Bottom line: ‘Psycho’ reinforces Chris Lake’s ability to balance club power with sophistication, setting high expectations for Chemistry. The album’s mix of collaborations and moods could redefine his place in electronic music this summer.

Adam Port, STRYV, and Malachiii unveil Afro-house summer anthem ‘Positions’

The Recap: Adam Port, STRYV, and Malachiii drop ‘Positions,’ a sultry Afro-house follow-up to their 2024 viral hit ‘Move’—pegged as 2025’s summer anthem. Stream it here.

Unpacked:

• Malachiii’s vocals elevate the track with clearer enunciation and warm, rhythmic phrasing—study his flow here.

• Afro-house percussion patterns shine brighter than in ‘Move,’ offering DJs fresh groove templates for peak-time sets.

• The trio’s global tour (Berlin, Cape Town, NYC) hints at where the sound’s thriving—track dates here.

Bottom line: ‘Positions’ reinforces Afro-house’s festival dominance while giving DJs a ready-made crowd-igniter. Its vocal and percussion tweaks show how subtle shifts can redefine a signature sound.

The Shortlist

• Anyma teamed up with Layton Giordani for a hypnotic remix of Shakedown’s 2002 classic ‘At Night,’ blending Anyma’s cinematic visuals with Giordani’s pulsating techno grooves.

• Boris Brejcha dropped ‘16 Red Even,’ a melancholic casino-themed track with his signature melodic techno twist, already resonating with fans of his narrative-driven productions.

• Peggy Gou unveiled ‘D.A.N.C.E,’ a sun-soaked house anthem from the F1 film soundtrack, showcasing her knack for crafting irresistible festival-ready rhythms.