Black Hole Recordings New Releases - Week 20

Some tracks hit straight away, others take their time—but they all draw you in. From uplifting and vocal-led moments to darker, groove-driven cuts, this week’s picks are about getting lost in the feeling rather than chasing the drop.

On ‘Utopia’, Alex M.O.R.P.H. teams up for the first time with Christina Novelli, bringing together two defining names in Trance. Built on euphoric melodies and high-energy rhythms, the track leans into Alex’s signature uplifting style while giving space for Christina’s unmistakable, angelic vocals to lead the way. There’s a strong sense of emotion running through it, capturing that feeling of escape and connection that Trance does so well. It doesn’t try to overcomplicate things, but just delivers a clean, powerful moment that feels both classic and fresh at the same time.

With ‘Disappear’, Airbase pulls you into a space that feels both intense and introspective. It opens with that captivating vocal, almost fragile at first, before the track slowly builds around it, layer by layer, drawing you deeper in. As it unfolds, the drum synths hit harder and the energy rises, with a subtle, darker edge running underneath. Inspired by the need to step away and reset, the track carries a quiet tension that mirrors its title. You can feel it in the push and pull, in the way emotion and drive sit together, keeping you locked in from start to finish.

‘Disappear’ is about the need to step away and recharge. For me, taking that space allows me to come back into being present and giving more to the people around me. It might seem like a paradox, but that’s how it works. This track is my way of expressing that feeling.

- Airbase

Mark Eteson, midah and Henlow link up with Øverlake for something that creeps up on you rather than hitting all at once. ‘Sweet The Sound’ starts with that steady, almost hypnotic groove, driven by a clean 4/4 rhythm and crisp percussion. Darker, retro-leaning synths and analog-style basslines give it a slightly tense, late-night edge. Chunky vocals are guiding the track and nothing really “drops” in the obvious way. The pressure keeps building, and before you realise it, you’re fully locked into it. One of those tracks that doesn’t shout for attention, it just quietly takes control.

Christian Burns and Paul Thomas come back together in a way that feels instantly familiar. When listening to ‘The Two Of Us’ there is that same connection you could hear in ‘Enjoy The Silence’, but this time it leans deeper and more introspective. Christian’s vocal sits gently at the center, while Paul builds a slow, atmospheric groove around it. As it plays out, a quiet tension runs underneath, especially in the breakdown, where everything hangs for a moment before coming back into focus. It’s less about big peaks and more about feeling, letting emotion build naturally while moving things forward.

After ‘Enjoy The Silence’ went to No.1, I didn’t hesitate to collaborate with Christian again. As soon as I heard the vocal, I felt this sense of suspense and eeriness, which I tried to bring out in the breakdown.

- Paul Thomas

Working with Paul once again felt natural. He has this incredible ability to bring emotion and texture into a track. He elevated ‘The Two Of Us’ into something even more powerful than I imagined.

- Christian Burns

AJARRA leans into a faster, more driven take on tech house, pushing the tempo just enough to give it extra urgency. It locks in with a heavy groove and sharp, rolling appregio that keeps everything moving without letting up. The vocals are simple but effective - short, catchy, and repeating in a way that quickly gets stuck in your head. 'Killah' doesn’t try to do too much; it just builds that hypnotic loop and runs with it. Designed with the club in mind, it’s one of those tracks that slides easily into a set. It keeps the momentum moving all the way through.

Avenue One takes a more reflective and melodic approach on ‘The Future Is Ours’, giving the production room to unfold at its own pace. Built on a deep groove and guided by soft, calm vocals and warm layers, it carries that feeling of sitting somewhere between doubt and hope. Lush, melancholic, evolving pads and an ethereal atmosphere build slowly over time, creating a sense of space that feels almost suspended. It’s not about big moments, but about that quiet emotional pull. It’s the kind of track you can drift into, where everything feels smooth and easy, but still holds enough depth to keep you there.

This one came from thinking about choice, how none of us really know where we’re headed, but we’re still the ones steering. It sits between doubt and hope, building slowly with space and emotion, until it comes back to that simple idea: the future is ours.

- Avenue One