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chinachinachina arrive with ‘dive in / breathe out’
chinachinachina arrive with dive in / breathe out — a debut album that feels deliberately unaligned with expectation. In an era of accelerated releases and algorithmic thinking, the Málaga trio choose restraint, atmosphere, and emotional depth, crafting a record that unfolds slowly and rewards attention.
The band’s sound is fluid and genre-resistant. Dream rock foundations intertwine with contemporary R&B, electronic minimalism, and rhythmic touches borrowed from jungle and drum & bass. Rather than leaning into any single reference point, chinachinachina use these influences as texture, allowing mood and space to drive the record’s identity. It’s a sound that feels expansive without excess, intimate without fragility.
Structurally, dive in / breathe out is split into two interconnected halves, framing the album as an emotional process rather than a collection of songs. Dive in explores intensity and emotional immersion — moments of friction, uncertainty, and weight. Breathe out signals resolution, clarity, and forward motion. Together, the two movements form a complete arc, grounded in experience rather than abstraction.
The album’s sonic precision is reinforced by its production team. Grammy-nominated producer and mixer John Foyle brings a refined sense of balance and depth, while Mucky’s genre-fluid approach adds melodic clarity and subtle tension. Their combined influence gives the album a polished yet organic feel, allowing chinachinachina’s identity to remain firmly in focus.
Already on the radar of Radio 3, Primavera Sound and Jenesaispop playlists, and multiple emerging-artist lists for 2026, chinachinachina now cement their early momentum with a debut built for longevity. dive in / breathe out doesn’t aim to define a moment — it sidesteps it entirely, positioning the trio as a quietly compelling presence in Spain’s evolving alternative landscape.
We Speak Electronic
Reece Rosé Bottles the Feeling on “Misbehaving”
Reece Rosé is not trying to reinvent the wheel. He is here to remind you why it worked in the first place. With “Misbehaving”, the rising electronic artist taps into something instantly familiar, then flips it into a feel-good house cut that lands right where nostalgia meets the dancefloor.
Teaming up with Capri Everitt, Reece Rosé leans into warm textures and groove-driven production that echo the roots of early ’90s house and UK garage. The result is effortless but intentional. Smooth chords, playful rhythms, and just enough bounce to keep things moving without overcomplicating the mood.
“Misbehaving” plays like a memory you did not realize you still had. Late nights, no responsibilities, music loud enough to blur everything else. It pulls from that space where time felt slower but nights somehow lasted longer. “It’s a reminder of those carefree high school days, when life felt simple, the nights felt endless, and the only thing that mattered was the music and the memories we were making,” Rosé explains. And that feeling runs through every second of the track.
What makes it click is that it never gets stuck in the past. The influences are clear, but the execution stays sharp and current. This is not revival for the sake of it. It is a continuation. Rosé understands the DNA of dance music and builds on it, keeping the energy light, summery, and forward-facing.
That balance is quickly becoming his signature. With international airplay on Kiss FM UK and Insomniac Radio, plus support from names like AC Slater, Zeds Dead, Boombox Cartel, DJ Q, REH4B, and DJ Craze, his momentum is building in all the right places. On Beatport, his releases are already making noise, proving that his sound connects both in clubs and beyond.
“Misbehaving” does not try too hard. It does not need to. It is light, nostalgic, and built to move. The kind of track that makes you look back for a second, then pulls you straight into the moment.
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