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Corazón
Sofia Kourtesis
Ninja Tune
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"It comes from Sofia Kourtesis and her new EP 'Volver', which is out on Ninja Tune. The EP features the single 'Unidos', which was made in collaboration with Daphne, aka Caribou, but this is the opening track, the Balearic-inspired 'Corazón'. And I've got to be honest, I didn't see this one coming - Sofia surprises us. This is truly inspired. This week's ENT is 'Corazón' from Sofia Kourtesis." 
This week's featured Essential New Tune was featured in last week’s Friday show on BBC Radio 1. Listen again and forward to 32.15 here. 
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Label: Ninja Tune
Management: Isabella Iannace
Publishing: Concord Music/ Copyright Control
Radio & TV: Russell, Marty & Mig, Cool Badge
Club: Ninja Tune
Live Agents: Steve Nickolls, Tom Grainger & Iain Forbes, United Talent
12 Aug 2025
Business
  • Warner Music Group reported total revenue increased 8.7% for its Q3 period ending 30 June. Recorded music revenue was up 8.2% to $1.34bn, a figure that includes a 5.3% uptick in subscription revenue and 23.3% growth in licensing deals. Music publishing revenue climbed more than 10% to $336m, largely thanks to sync licensing spikes and the acquisition of Tempo Music Holdings. (Variety) 
  • Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Music Publishing reported positive results in the quarter to 30 June. (DMN) 
News and Features
  • Global e-commerce, tech, touring and artist services company BSI Merch has appointed Rob Anderson as Head of Marketing. (RotD) 
  • RA, fabric and Dancefloor Intimacy launch new accessibility and inclusion project in club spaces. (RA) 
  • Toolroom Records has opened its new London headquarters in Shoreditch. (MW) 
Digital
  • Amazon Music has launched a new feature called Insights for listeners, which includes personalised monthly listening highlights such as most streamed artists, songs, podcasts, listening stats, and more. (Amazon) 
  • ElevenLabs has launched Eleven Music, a tool that lets users generate studio-grade music from natural language prompts. Built with input from artists, labels, and publishers, it includes safeguards to protect rightsholders and expands the company’s mission to create a leading AI audio platform. (RotD) 
Live
  • Chicago's ARC Festival books Boys Noize, Ricardo Villalobos for official after-party series. (RA) 
  • Tomorrowland Thailand receives government approval for five-year run. (RA) 
  • Tomorrowland announces CORE events in Los Angeles, Medellín and Melbourne for 2026. (DJ) 
  • Belgian authorities investigate Tomorrowland firework storage and installation after the main stage fire. (DJ) 
  • Jamie xx, PinkPantheress, and Damon Albarn have been announced for the Together For Palestine benefit concert at London's OVO Wembley Arena on 17 September. (Mixmag) 
Comment, Opinion and Analysis
  • Fandom as a multi-layered experience (Midia) 
  • Mainstream meets Fandom: How entertainment and creators can thrive together (Midia) 
Tech
  • Serato has announced a new update to its DJ Pro 4.0 software. (DJ) 
Beatport
  • Skream & FLETCH Drop Italo-Soaked Single “Lost Without You” on CircoLoco Records (Beatport)
  • Schrotthagen share 10 tracks that fuel their cinematic sound (Beatportal) 
  • Remix Martin Ikin’s “Control It” for a chance at an official Toolroom release (Beatportal)
  • Playlist of the Week: Neil Frances (Beatportal)
  • Hatiras breaks down “Hypnotized,” festival firepower, and the art of longevity (Beatportal)
  • Label of the Month: Iboga Records (Beatportal)
  • What is the best audio format for DJs? (Beatportal)
Clubs
  • Ibiza:
    ANOTR summon big names to No Art's [UNVRS] debut. (IbizaSpotlight) 
  • DAYTIMERS announces simultaneous parties in eight global cities to celebrate fifth anniversary. (DJ) 
  • RESISTANCE London unveils final line-up for inaugural edition at Drumsheds. (EDMTunes) 
  • New club Brighton club Quarters announces first wave of bookings, including Jyoty, DJ Ez, Laurent Garnier, Saoirse, Todd Terje and Neffa-T. (Mixmag) 
  • The Berlin Club Kater Blau has rebranded to Kater. (RA) 
Streams & Podcasts
  • RA: Sama' Abdulhadi / RA: Theo Parrish (RA) 
  • Reinier Zonneveld Live Hard Techno Set (DJ) 
  • Frederic. | Boiler Room: Belfast (Boiler Room)  
  • Nala DJ set | ‪@beatport‬ Live | Los Angeles (Beatport) 
  • Maya Jane Coles DJ set | ‪@beatport‬ Live | Los Angeles (Beatport) 
Artist and Music Features
  • The 15 best tech house tracks of July 2025 (Magnetic)
  • The 15 best ambient tracks of July 2025 (Magnetic) 
  • The Sound Of: 31 Recordings (DJ) 
  • At Chinois, the spirit of Ibiza is alive and well. (DJ) 
  • At Cocoricò, the past and present of Italy’s rave riviera converge. (DJ) 
  • Work your erk’n’jerk! Inside the UK club nights for dancing, not social media posing. (Guardian) 
  • Getting immersed in the ceremonious world of British Columbia’s Bass Coast (Mixmag) 
  • Born in reaction to social isolation brought on by nationwide lockdowns in 2021, Art Beyond the Shell alongside its "turtles" have developed a unique adaptation to the big night out by merging music with activities, art and games (Mixmag) 
  • Creamfields 2025: A monumental weekend of dance titans, rising icons & artistic extremes. (Magnetic) 
  • Record of the Day: Da Africa Deep - NO END (RotD) 
  • Who is Burial? The most mysterious figure in electronic music (Far Out) 
  • Floating Points' Sunflower Sound System: The Road to Perfection. (RA) 
  • ‘I Love My Computer’ is the album of Ninajirachi’s electric dreams (NME) 
  • Cinnedi: A distinctive voice in contemporary electronic music (Cultr)  
  • Alok: human after all (DJ) 
  • 20 questions with Louie Vega: ‘If you want longevity, look at me’ (Billboard) 
  • Variety Music Innovator of the Year PinkPantheress on her songs and performing at Glastonbury: 'I didn't know if I was gonna be able to get over my fear' (Variety) 
  • Figures In Music: Water & Music Founder Cherie Hu. (Chartmetric)  
  • Intergenerational Exchange fuels the longevity of Drum 'n' Bass & Jungle (IMS) 
  • Electronic music culture still transforms lives - and the world. (IMS) 
Artist News
  • Armin van Buuren and Martin Garrix share debut collaboration, 'Sleepless Nights' (DJ) 
  • Cassian has had to cancel his live shows after undergoing emergency surgery to remove his appendix. (EDMTunes) 
  • Goldie has hinted that he may retire after he turns 60 next month. (Mixmag)  
  • Birmingham MC Slarta John, who provided the vocals behind Basement Jaxx’s 1999 classic ‘Jump n’ Shout’, has died. (Mixmag) 
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