New Releases and Industry Highlights: From Torontos Korea Town Acid to Mexico Citys Final Night

A wave of new music and industry news has surfaced this week. Toronto‑based Korea Town Acid has issued a self‑released album, while the experimental club act Slikback drops a fresh record. In the singles and EP arena, Bay Area duo Bored Lord & RITCHRD, techno veteran Fadi Mohem’s Four Lovers series, Brussels label Maloca’s collaborative VA, South London’s Wigs, and Phonica Records’ reissue of Yoogie Van Bellen & Christian Linder all add to the catalogue. Upcoming releases include Groove Armada’s soulful house EP, Carré’s bass‑R&B hybrid, and Valentina Magaletti’s percussion‑driven project with João Pais Filipe and Leon Marks. Outside of releases, Mexico City’s long‑running Perreo Millennial will close after a final event on August 13, Jean‑Michel Jarre will publish a book on electronic music history, Stars of the Lid’s Adam Wiltzie is set to release a collaboration with late composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, a German court ruled that AI firm Suno breached copyright, a new platform called Play One We Know aims to support grassroots artists and venues, and breakbeat pioneer Bizzy B received an honorary doctorate from the University of Greenwich.

Korea Town Acid’s new album, Return To The Grid, arrived on July 25. The artist, whose real name is Jessica Cho, is a South Korean‑Canadian DJ and producer based in Toronto. She has previously earned a Juno Award nomination for her single “Sobriety” and has released earlier full‑lengths such as Metamorphosis (2021) and Cosmos (2021). The liner notes of Return To The Grid describe the work as an exploration of the tension between organic environments and digital systems.

On July 31, Slikback released ONE, a self‑produced album of abrasive, experimental club cuts. The artist’s catalog has long been noted for its high‑energy, glitch‑influenced approach to dance music.

The singles and EPs released in the past week span a range of styles. Bored Lord & RITCHRD’s Back It Up (July 29) is a three‑track single that reinterprets East Coast club music. Bored Lord, an Oakland‑based DJ, has built a reputation for blending breakbeat and house. RITCHRD, a Bay Area producer, is known for his club‑focused tracks.

Fadi Mohem’s Four Lovers #4 also dropped on July 29. Mohem, a resident of Berlin’s Berghain, has been releasing music under the Four Lovers moniker since 2019. The series is characterized by high‑octane techno and a focus on melodic structure.

Maloca’s SIIIX, Vol.3 – a collaborative EP featuring 33EMYBW, Konduku, and Toumba – was released on July 29. The Brussels label has a history of working with the Hague percussion ensemble HIIIT.

South London’s Wigs issued VSION05 on July 30, a slick, shimmering progressive house track that showcases the artist’s penchant for atmospheric production.

Phonica Records reissued the two‑track Electric Nite / Atmospheric by Yoogie Van Bellen & Christian Linder on July 31. The release has generated buzz after the A‑side closed out Jane Fitz’s 2025 Houghton set.

Looking ahead, Groove Armada will release Body Action on August 21. The duo’s new EP is described as deep, soulful house energy. Carré’s Citrine will arrive on September 4 on Tempa and is expected to blur the line between bass music and R&B, featuring Atlanta rapper Mercury on the lead track “Spend It.” Finally, Valentina Magaletti’s Parallel Commutator – a hypnotic, slow‑burning percussive exploration – is slated for October 16 on Oath.

Beyond releases, several industry stories made headlines. Mexico City’s Perreo Millennial, a ten‑year‑old reggaeton party, will host its final event on August 13. Jean‑Michel Jarre announced a forthcoming book, Machines: A History of Electronic Music, which will include contributions from Richie Hawtin, Johnny Marr, and Gary Numan. Adam Wiltzie of Stars of the Lid will release a new album with late composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, featuring Tim Hecker and Steve Albini.

In legal news, the Munich Regional Court ruled that AI firm Suno breached copyright by using works represented by GEMA without permission. Meanwhile, Hull‑based Play One We Know launched a platform designed to help grassroots artists and independent venues generate income through direct fan support. In a celebratory note, breakbeat pioneer Bizzy B received an honorary doctorate from the University of Greenwich for his contributions to UK music and culture.

These developments illustrate a week of diverse activity across the music landscape, from fresh releases in electronic and house genres to significant legal, cultural, and community milestones.