Between long studio nights, everyday responsibilities, and an ever-evolving relationship with groove, Frankfurt-based Kuyateh has quietly been shaping a sound rooted as much in emotion as in dancefloor functionality.
interview | Kuyateh
Subwax Distribution Top10 selected by Baldo | May 2026
As spring slowly turns into the first real stretch of summer, Barcelona selector and producer Baldo returns to Torture the Artist with another carefully curated chart pulled from the deep vaults of Subwax Distribution.
Elevate’s Top10 | May 2026
Tucked away in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, within earshot of Berghain and Panorama Bar, Elevate feels especially alive in May.
exclusive | Venetia – Nasser | Maai Records
"On The Face Of The Deep", released via Maai Records, Venetia explores the deeper and more emotive corners of House music through a palette shaped by melancholy, nostalgia, and late-night atmosphere.
absolutely on music @Haus73 w/ Miami Beat$ ’93
The latest edition of absolutely on music documented a special moment in Torture the Artist history.
exclusive | Juanma Alegre – End | PARTISAN
As part of Partisan’s digital series, Juanma Alegre steps in with "Dimensions77" - a four-tracker that balances atmosphere and functionality while staying firmly rooted in underground club energy.
exclusive | Natebytheway – toolateforcookiesyousillychicken | Locator Records
On "Crispy Cookies and Tales of Delusion", released via Locator Records, San Francisco-based Natebytheway delivers another strong statement following his recent outing on Miles for Styles.
exclusive | Jimm – Ladies Night | MINDHELMET
On the 24th release of MINDHELMET, the imprint continues to underline its sharp, club-focused identity.
exclusive | Gus Bonani – Another Planet | Seguim Records
With "Seguim Files Vol. 2", Barcelona-based label Seguim Records presents its second digital compilation, bringing together four artists connected through a shared scene and sensibility.
exclusive | Merov – Spirit Spaceship | Groove To Grave
On the B1 of "Interdimensional Groove", Merov EP on Groove To Grave, “Spirit Spaceship” settles into a groove that feels effortlessly controlled - funk-driven, low-end heavy, and built with patience.
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