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Premiere: X-Coast ‘Desert Storm’

X-Coast will release his new LP, ‘The Riviera Collection’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Desert Storm’ below. Following his floor-filling April single, ‘Marathon Man’, and a run of killer remixes including Shygirl’s ‘4eva’ and DJ Gigola’s ‘La Batteria’, the Brooklyn-based Serbian DJ and producer returns with a genre-hopping …

Madlib sues former manager Eothen “Egon” Alapatt for “pervasive mismanagement”

Revered hip-hop producer Madlib has filed a lawsuit against his former manager, Eothen ‘Egon’ Alapatt, accusing him of being “engaged in rank self-dealing, concealing information from and repeatedly breaching his duties to Madlib.” The suit goes on to allege that Alapatt, who was also general manager of Stones Throw from …

FL Studio Black Friday Discounts Are Live

Jumping early into the sales season, FL Studio has announced a flurry of Black Friday deals. Has it been a year since the last sales season? Well, not quite, as companies are announcing their offers earlier than ever in an attempt to cut through and get ahead. And with our …

Get A Free Soundtoys Plugin

Until November 15th, Soundtoys PhaseMistress is free. Soundtoys PhaseMistress, is a versatile and powerful phaser that puts complete control in your hands. With adjustable settings for stages ranging from a subtle 2 to an intense 24, PhaseMistress allows users to sculpt phase-shifting effects that push the boundaries of sound design. …

Chris Stussy reworks Moby’s ‘Go’: Listen

Chris Stussy has released a rework of Moby’s 1991 classic track ‘Go’. Out now as the second release on the Dutch DJ and producer’s CSS label, the remix follows on from the February release of the imprint’s inaugural offering, ‘Desire’. Speaking about the new cut, Stussy said: “This was initially …

Armin van Buuren, Alok, Vintage Culture, more celebrate legendary racing driver Ayrton Senna on new album

A new electronic music album celebrating the life of legendary Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna has been released. Taking in 21 tracks, ‘Senna Driven’ spans techno, trance and other sounds, with some cuts taking in inspirational quotes from the late Formula One racer. Among the featured artists are Armin van …

Premiere: shjva ‘You Must Let It Go’

shjva will release a new EP, ‘Metazone’, later this week via Viscera Transmissions. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘You Must Let It Go’ below. In keeping with the late night themes of the labels VTD series, the Warsaw-based Ukrainian producer serves up three cuts of dark and slippery dub techno, alongside a …

Doors Open Rebrands As Community Interest Company

The Resident Advisor jobs site has been overhauled, with a fresh rebrand plus a transition to a not-for-profit electronic music jobs and opportunities platform. Doors Open has announced its rebrand and transition to a not-for-profit electronic music jobs and opportunities platform. The website has added increased functionality, added a new …

Premiere: Mr. Redley ‘Tat For Ticc’

Mr. Redley is gearing up to release his debut EP, ‘Running Away’, next month. Have an exclusive listen to ‘Tat For Ticc’ below. Having earned coveted tastemaker status on the airwaves of Rinse FM, where he currently holds down the station’s flagship Monday afternoon slot, the North London DJ and presenter is set to add yet …

MeToo Music Premieres ‘When The Music Ends’ Highlighting Sexual Abuse Against Marginalised Communities in Nightlife

“When The Music Ends” is based on real-life accounts from anonymous contributors and follows the individual stories of three people from the most at-risk groups identified in a study carried out by the Electronic Music Inclusion Initiative. MeToo Music, a dedicated music industry activism group, has unveiled a new film …

“Don’t Start” by The Dorm: A House Anthem That Commands the Dance Floor

House music has a new anthem, and it’s called “Don’t Start.” The latest offering from Swedish duo The Dorm captures the genre’s best qualities—euphoric rhythms, resonant vocals, and an infectious energy that compels you to move. Fresh off the success of “Goodbye,” Jonas Svensson and Linus “Lente” Johansson have created …

Wretch 32 returns with new single featuring Little Simz and Benjamin A.D, ‘Black and British’: Listen

Wretch 32 has released a new single, ‘Black and British’, featuring Little Simz and Benjamin A.D. You can listen to the track below. Timed within Black History Month, the track — out today (25th October) — speaks to the collective experiences of marginalisation, heritage, and pride from the perspective of the …

Kate Bush reveals plans to make new music

Kate Bush has spoken of her plans to start working on new music. In a rare interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme to promote the new short animated film she’s written and directed, called Little Shrew, she clarified that she wasn’t currently in the studio or writing new material, having …

Korg Introduces The multi/poly – A Revolutionary Analogue Modelling Synthesizer

Combining the warmth of classic analogue sound with the versatility of digital technology, the multi/poly looks like a formidable addition to the already well-revered range of Korg synths. The multi/poly combines four oscillators per Program, with cutting-edge modulation capabilities. Whether using Classic, Digital, or Waveshaper oscillators, users can create everything …

Premiere: DJ STEPDAD ‘lambrusco jam’

DJ STEPDAD (aka Ted Davis) will release a new mini EP, ‘the hits with DJ CLUB’, later this week on Image Research. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘lambrusco jam’ below. Following the release of his January EP, ‘time to figure things out’, the New-York based music writer, producer and DJ …

Premiere: Purient ‘Mwah’

Purient will debut on Steel City Dance Discs next month with a new EP, ‘Mwah’. Have an exclusive first listen to the title track below. On the long-awaited successor to 2022’s ‘WBWU’ EP, the Naarm-based producer and vocalist (real name Kate Durman) transforms melancholy into daring dancefloor fuel, melding skittering club beats with emotive synths …

DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2024: the next 50

The results of DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2024 poll were announced today (19th October), with Martin Garrix returning to take the No. 1 spot for the fifth time — equaling the record for the highest number of Top 100 DJs poll wins. Record numbers of votes were counted from 231 countries in …

Selections: BCee

In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, following the release of his seventh album ‘These Are The Days’, BCee spotlights soulful d&b rollers, bass-powered workouts and “next level liquid perfection”

Premiere: Hyas ‘In Walked Dub’

Hyas will release a new EP, ‘Footnote Player’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘In Walked Dub’ below. On the back of a belter summer of DJ sets across his native France and beyond, the Lyon-based DJ and producer is readying a new suite of stylish dub hybrids for …

Selections: Bianca Scout

In March this year, the Bianca Scout released ‘Pattern Damage’, an album of ambient chamber music and slowcore pop excursions. Sharing DNA with the works of fellow Mancunian collaborators Space Afrika, and featuring guest appearances from Mun Sing, NWAKKE, Darkmarik and Marina Zispin, the LP’s 12 tracks unfurl with expressionist …

Physical Therapy celebrates 10 years of Allergy Season with ‘Hypersensitivity’ compilation

Allergy Season label head Physical Therapy has released a new compilation to celebrate ten years of the New York label. Marking a decade of “genre-agnostic” music, ‘Hypersensitivity: A Decade of Allergy Season’ is a continuous mix featuring a wide range of artists associated with the label. It includes some of the …

BIIANCO shares new single, ‘Get You Out’: Listen

Multi-instrumentalist and producer BIIANCO is back with a new single, ‘Get You Out’, and an energetic performance video. ‘Get You Out’ builds on their reputation for ultra-infectious electronic music and fortifies it with a chunky techno rhythm. The new single follows BIIANCO’s recent high-profile collab with Marlon Hoffstadt (as DJ …

Jackmaster dies aged 38

Jackmaster has died. News of the Scottish DJ born Jack Revill’s passing was confirmed in a statement shared by his family today, Saturday 12th October. It read: “It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the untimely passing of Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster. Jack tragically died in …

Pa Salieu shares new singles, ‘Epiphany (Freestyle)’ and ‘Crash (Freestyle)’: Watch

Pa Salieu has shared two new songs, ‘Epiphany (Freestyle)’ and ‘Crash (Freestyle)’. Both tracks are produced by the British-Gambian rapper’s long-time collaborators Felix Joseph and AOD. They follow on from the release last month of the single ‘Belly’, which marked the first new material to emerge from Salieu since his …

Björk announces photobook, Cornucopia

Björk is releasing a photobook, Cornucopia. Set to be published on 15th November via the Icelandic artist’s label home of One Little Independent, the 480-page book chronicles her Cornucopia concert series which premiered in 2019 and returned in 2022 and 2023 after a break enforced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The …

Beatport Streaming Introduces Lossless FLAC Audio

Audio quality just got a big endorsement. In a major move that’s sure to resonate with DJs and audiophiles alike, Beatport has announced the introduction of lossless FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) audio to its streaming service. This upgrade allows users to enjoy crystal-clear sound while maintaining the convenience of …

ADE CLUB Lab in association with DJ Mag announces winners to perform at Amsterdam’s Melkweg

ADE’s CLUB Lab and DJ Mag have revealed the winning DJs, selected from the CLUB Lab open call, who will play during next week’s multidisciplinary club night at Melkweg on Saturday 19th October. The four winners will take to the stage alongside DJ Babatr, Slim Soledad (Live), TOCCORORO and TAAHLIAH.  Almost 200 mixes were submitted between September 20th and …

Fatboy Slim’s ‘Palookaville’ 20th anniversary edition with unreleased versions and remixes hits streaming services

Fatboy Slim is releasing a deluxe edition of ‘Palookaville’ on streaming services for its 20th anniversary. The 2004 album, originally containing 12 tracks, is now has an expanded streaming release with 18 additional remixes and versions previously unavailable on streaming. In addition to instrumental and acoustic versions of tracks, there …

Ableton Launches Move: A Portable, Standalone Instrument for On-the-Go Music Creation

After various mystery marketing campaigns, the wait is over. Move from Ableton is here and it’s a long awaited standalone instrument. Ableton has introduced Move, a versatile and portable standalone instrument designed to capture musical ideas wherever inspiration strikes. Combining mobility with power, Move is equipped with 32 polyphonic aftertouch …

Premiere: Bárbara Boeing & Sam Ruffillo ‘Tokyo Love Affair’

Bárbara Boeing will release her new EP, ‘Memoir’, later this month on Toy Tonics. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Tokyo Love Affair’ with Sam Ruffilo below. A year on from her uplifting debut EP, ‘Brasiliana’, the Curitiba-born, Milan-based producer returns with four new radiant club tools distilled from elements of balearic, Italo house, …

Selections: Kampire

A core of Uganda’s Nyege Nyege crew, Kampire recently released her compilation ‘A Dancefloor in Ndola’ via Strut Records, which DJ Mag reviewed as its album of the month in August. Informed by her time growing up in the Zambian city of Ndola, and her dad’s record collection at the …

Premiere: Maze ‘Morning Magic’

Maze will release a new EP, ‘Morning Magic’, next month on Permanent Vacation. Have an exclusive first listen to the title track below. On the back of a prodigious summer of DJ sets – from Body Movements and Panorama Bar, to Glastonbury’s Block9 – the Berlin-based DJ and producer returns to …

Nairobi has a new club, Koda

A new club, called Koda, has opened in Nairobi. Spread across two rooms, Koda is equipped with a Funktion-One sound system and can house up to 1000 club-goers at its Kenrail Towers business centre HQ in the Westlands neighbourhood of the city. Local DJs Dylan-S, Foozak and Hiribae played the …

Stay At Prince’s Home In Minneapolis

The legendary stars’ home will soon be available for rent on Airbnb. In what might be considered a slight surprise for fans of Prince, his legendary iconic home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will soon be available for rent on Airbnb. The late artist, who passed away at 57 in 2016 from …

Silkie relaunches Antisocial Records with ‘Kolo / Real Deal’ EP

Silkie is relaunching his Antisocial Records label later this week with a new EP, ‘Kolo / Real Deal’. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Real Deal’ below. After spending the past three years focusing on other projects – including his new UKG label Bedroom Rat Records and the bass music production education platform Antisocial Audio – West …

Ruiner: A New All-In-One Sound Destruction Plugin

Ruiner follows closely on the heels of OSS, Song Athletics’ debut plugin, which was released earlier this year. Ruiner offers a versatile toolkit for signal destruction, allowing for creative sound manipulation through eight distinct effects: Stutter: A beat repeater with a dial that adjusts both the probability and rate of …

Premiere: 700 Feel, BAYANG (tha Bushranger), Nerdie ‘NIKE SOLDIER’

London label and collective Eastern Margins are releasing their second compilation album, ‘Redline Impact’, next month. Have an exclusive first listen to 700 Feel, BAYANG (tha Bushranger) & Nerdie’s contribution ‘NIKE SOLDIER’ below. Set for release on 16th October, the project unites 23 artists across 13 cities, 9 countries and 4 continents to shine …

Native Instruments announces Kontakt 8

Native Instruments has announced the latest version of its popular soft sampler, Kontakt 8. Version eight brings with it new features within the plugin, as well as new instruments and samples, and boasts a library of over 900 instruments. New to version eight are the Chords and Phrases features, which …

Premiere: Amanda Mussi ‘La Hora Caliente’

Lady Tazz will release the first instalment of her ‘Hermanas’ compilation series later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to Amanda Mussi’s contribution ‘La Hora Caliente’ below. Arriving this Friday (27th September) via her Mind Medizin imprint, ‘Part One’ takes in five club-wise cuts from rising producers in the South American underground, …