Beatportal Weekly — 15th November 2025
This week on Beatportal: Martin Jensen stages a breathtaking live stream aboard a Maersk ship, New York’s house rising star Beni Hana joins Natalie Maida for an emotional cut, David Baíya channels his family legacy in a deeply personal track, Hercules & Love Affair return with raw club energy, and Layton Giordani delivers a viral Gorillaz rework. Dive in to see what’s making waves across the dance world.
🎧 Martin Jensen & Maersk Unite for a Landmark “Me, Myself, Online” Set
Martin Jensen teamed up with shipping titan Mærsk for a truly cinematic Me, Myself, Online livestream — performing from the Mary Mærsk at Aarhus Port, Denmark’s largest port. With drones, aerial shots, and time-coded lighting, Jensen transforms the container ship into a glowing stage, blending industrial grandeur with festival-level production.
👉 Read more: Martin Jensen x Maersk Set
💗 Beni Hana & Natalie Maida Share Soulful Vibes on “Closer”
On Andhera Records, Beni Hana (NY) and vocalist Natalie Maida deliver Closer, a warm, rolling house track that fuses soulful lyricism with subtle synth textures and emotional drive.
👉 Read more: Beni Hana & Natalie Maida – “Closer”
🔊 David Baíya Honors His Father with ‘Father’
David Baíya’s new track Father is rooted in a deeply personal jam recorded with his dad, Bira – a legendary bassist. The original session (2019) is brought back to life with a modern remix by Rodrigo Ferrari, layering organic bass with contemporary house grooves and emotional vocals from Chad Gerber.
👉 Read more: From Bira’s Bass to David Baíya’s Beat
💥 Hercules & Love Affair Return with “Someone Else Is Calling”
Hercules & Love Affair return with Someone Else Is Calling, a gritty club cut featuring Elín Ey and co-production by Quinn Whalley. As the lead single from their upcoming EP, it hints at a rawer, acid-driven era for the iconic project.
👉 Read more: Hercules & Love Affair – “Someone Else Is Calling”
🎶 Layton Giordani Reimagines Gorillaz with “Hold It Down (DARE)”
Layton Giordani drops a high-energy rework of Gorillaz’s DARE, released on his MADMINDS label. After going viral online, the track now arrives as an official club weapon, merging nostalgia with tech-fueled intensity.
👉 Read more: Layton Giordani’s Viral Gorillaz Rework
