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Trust your ear: Studio tips from downtempo veteran Eric Hilton

With the upcoming release of his multilingual album ‘Midnight Ragas’ on June 20 via Montserrat House Music, Eric Hilton continues to shape his distinct sound through deep downtempo grooves and curated vocal collaborations. Photo credit: Puma Ptah Known for his work with Thievery Corporation and his solo projects, Hilton’s music …

Weval announce new album ‘Chorophobia’, share single

Now available through Technicolour. Photo credit: Pasqual Dominic Amade Weval have announced their fourth studio album, ‘Chorophobia’, slated for release on September 5th, 2025 via Technicolour, a Ninja Tune imprint. Alongside the reveal, the Dutch duo shared a new single, ‘Just Friends’, a vibrant cut that marks a clear shift …

Joseph Capriati brings Metamorfosi to Barcelona’s OFFWeek

Featuring Chris Stussy, Prospa, Chelina Manuhutu, and Cristina Lazic. Photo credit: Joseph Capriati – Official Following a standout edition last year, Joseph Capriati is set to return to Barcelona with his acclaimed Metamorfosi showcase as part of the OFFWeek celebrations. The event will take place on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, …

Premiere: BADSISTA ‘PSYCODELIA’

BADSISTA is set to drop a new EP, ‘Cute Boyz’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘PSYCODELIA’ below. The Brazilian DJ and producer continues to smudge the lines between baile funk, bass music and fast-paced techno on their fiery fourth EP, landing this Friday (22nd May). Spanning five ballistic club tools, ‘Cute …

Premiere: Brawni ‘Plonk’

Reasons To Dance will unveil the second instalment of its SUNROOM compilation series later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to Brawni’s contribution ‘Plonk’ below. The V/A release drops this Friday (23rd May) on the Dublin label, sporting eight kaleidoscopic steppers from artists in Australia, the UK, Ireland and beyond. Landing …

Deep Dish break decade-long hiatus with ‘Midnight’

Now available via Armada Music. Photo credit: Deep Dish – Official Deep Dish—Ali ‘Dubfire’ Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi—unveil their first original release in more than ten years with ‘Midnight’, a collaboration with UK melodic trio Eynka and American singer-songwriter Wrabel. Out now via Armada Music, the track marks a bold …

AlphaTheta teams up with SanDisk for rekordbox flash drive

With USB-C and USB-A ports, 1GB/s transfer speeds, plus three months of rekordbox Creative Plan included. Photo credit: Pioneer – Website AlphaTheta—parent company of Pioneer DJ—has announced a new collaboration with data storage giants SanDisk, unveiling the SanDisk DJ Flash Drive, the first USB drive officially optimized for rekordbox. Built …

Peking Ducks, Pikachu, and Rave Crew at Komodo Las Vegas

Komodo Las Vegas sits inside Fontainebleau, but it feels far away from the late-night chaos we left after the afters. Earlier, Dabin b2b Said The Sky struck us with all the feels at LIV Las Vegas, followed by a private afters that carried us straight into the sunrise. We partied …

Fleur Shore team up with Émilie Rachel for ‘Bless The House’

Out now via UNDERGROWTH. Fleur Shore has teamed with Émilie Rachel to present their latest  single ‘Bless The House,’ which is now available on  UNDERGROWTH. Driven by Émilie Rachel’s hypnotic vocals, ‘Bless The House’ channels a stripped-back, four-to-the-floor groove, making a house music cut at its finest. This is  Fleur …

Listen to Orbital’s remix of The Cure’s ‘ENDSONG’

Included on the ‘Mixes of a Lost World’ compilation. Photo Credit: Orbital – Official Electronic duo Orbital have unveiled their remix of The Cure’s ‘ENDSONG.’  The cut is included on the upcoming  ‘Mixes of a Lost World’ 24-track compilation, to be released on June 13th, 2025, via Fiction Records. With …

Greta Meier, Poli Siufi & Prototype link on ‘Futurewise’

The hybrid-styled collaboration lands with remixes by Verche, Luze, and Lost Astronaut Stripped Recordings has issued ‘Futurewise’, a four-track package that finds Argentine producers Greta Meier, Poli Siufi, and Prototype joining forces for a driving, progressive-house cut with clear nods to its darker shades. The original is accompanied by three …

Amelie Lens releases ‘Serenity’ EP: Listen

Amelie Lens has released a new EP, ‘Serenity’. Out now on her own EXHALE imprint, it features two new tracks: ‘Serenity’ and ‘Club Of Extremes’. It follows recent standalone single ‘Falling For You’ and a collaborative EP with Charlotte de Witte, titled ‘One Mind’. In a statement, Lens said: “With my …

1tbsp drops new single ‘Isso’ with MC Pânico

Teasing the upcoming ‘Hotel Living’ EP out June 12. Photo credit: 1tbsp – Official Australian producer and DJ 1tbsp continues his run with the release of ‘Isso’, a high-octane collaboration with Brazilian vocalist MC Pânico, out now via Sumoclic. ‘Isso’ follows the momentum of ‘Wet Peak Stars’ featuring Meth Math …

Angelo Ferreri Keeps Funky-Tech House Moving Forward

Italian producer continues to define jackin’ grooves with steady output and global gigs. Angelo Ferreri, a Sicilian-born producer and DJ, has maintained a steady presence in the international house music scene with his blend of jackin’, funky, and tech house. Launching his music-making journey on a PlayStation at age 12, …

Selections: Eli Keszler

Eli Keszler’s strand of electronic music is difficult to classify, but easy to love. Since 2008, the Massachusetts-born musician, composer and producer has been perfecting a rich, avant-garde sound that subsumes elements of experimental electronica, jazz and time-stretching ambient. His eleventh record – and first for UK tastemaker label LUCKYME® –  …

All Of The EDC Vegas 2025 Updates You Need To Know

EDC Las Vegas 2025 is here and these are the updates you cannot miss. Learn about meet-and-greets, livestream start times, and Insomniac’s exciting global expansion. Ravers from around the world come to Electric Daisy Carnival as it returns to Las Vegas this May 16-18, 2025, bigger and brighter than ever …

Paul James Nolan: “We shape the quality of our own experiences”

Paul James Nolan is not your average journeyman. A master of many trades—producer, mentor, audio engineer, and sound designer—Nolan’s name carries weight across the electronic underground. Whether sculpting sound for giants like Sasha and Junkie XL, or nurturing future talents like Massano and Four Candles via his ever-growing MYT platform, …

Melle Brown drops vibrant new single ‘Spirit’

Now available via Southern Fried Records. Photo credit: Peter O’Sullivan London-based producer and DJ Melle Brown returns with her latest single ‘Spirit’, out now via Southern Fried Records. Blending nostalgic grooves with a distinctly modern twist, the track showcases Melle’s signature sound — sun-drenched house music steeped in neo-soul and …

Premiere: Shrii ‘Sidelines’

Alexander Robotnick’s Hot Elephant Music label is set to release a new compilation later this week, ‘Indian TechXpress 2’. Have an exclusive first listen to Shrii’s contribution, ‘Sidelines’, below. Landing this Friday (16th May), the 12-track V/A spotlights ambitious club sounds from artists across the Indian subcontinent, including deep, dubby house from 5volts, shimmering sitar sounds …

Premiere: Bákayan ‘Ten Minutes’

Bákayan is set to release a new single, ‘Ten Minutes’, via Get Physical Music later this week. Have an exclusive first listen below. On the follow-up to last month’s ‘Rebelz’ two-tracker, the Berlin-based Turkish DJ and producer delivers another dose of organic house heat, this time loaded with sprightly pan flutes, subaquatic strobes and …

Sideral: Reclaiming life, sound, and the dancefloor

After two years of silence, Italian artist Diego Gennaro, formerly known as Bastinov, has reemerged as Sideral. Photo credit: Sideral – Instagram With a new name and a renewed purpose, his return is marked by his involvement in Mind Against’s label HABITAT, where he debuted the collaborative single ‘Criseide’ and …

Schrotthagen share cinematic techno single ‘Blütezeit’

Out now via Schrott. Photo credit: Schrotthagen – Official German duo Schrotthagen continue their ascent with the release of their latest single ‘Blütezeit’, a cinematic techno cut that blends sweeping orchestration with pulsing electronic energy. The track is the latest preview of their upcoming debut album ‘Nostalgie und Traurigkeit’, a …

Sennheiser In Trouble: What Is Price Fixing?

Headphones manufacturer Sennheiser is the latest company to get busted for price fixing. What is it and how does it keep price tags artificially high? Tariffs aren’t the only things driving up prices for consumers. Another factor is price fixing. Although illegal, it’s surprisingly common, with headphone giant Sennheiser only …

It’s Official: John Summit Brings Experts Only to Hï Ibiza

John Summit takes control of Hï Ibiza this June with his Experts Only takeover. The Chicago-born superstar brings two powerful nights that promise to shake the island. Known for his massive festival appearances and viral energy, John Summit flips the script by curating a residency focused on underground talent and …

Von Dutch Seizes New Opportunities in the Rave Community

Von Dutch just surprised the rave community with its biggest move yet. Launching Von Dutch Loves right in the heart of Europe’s music scene. This summer, Barcelona’s Sónar and Brunch Elektronik Festivals will both feature Von Dutch activations. It brings together music lovers, DJs, and fashion fans under one rebellious …

Jo.Ke Expands Global Reach With New Live Project Soft Changa

Berlin-based artist continues to blur lines between vocal-led electronica and downtempo club music. Jo.Ke, known for his vocal contributions to Berlin’s early 2010s downtempo scene, is returning to focus with new live material and global tour dates. The artist, who first gained attention through the track Who Loves The Sun with longtime …

L-Acoustics Launches Spatial Audio Tool for DJs

The new system, L-Acoustics DJ, offers immersive audio control without altering familiar DJ workflows Audio company L-Acoustics has introduced a new solution designed to bring spatial audio to DJ performances, aiming to make immersive sound experiences more accessible. L-Acoustics DJ enables real-time conversion of any stereo content into multi-dimensional sound using …

May Is For Music: New Dance Floor Hits of 2025

May 2025 arrives with a surge of bold new music from every corner of electronic dance. From remix albums that celebrate global club culture to genre-defying debuts and festival-ready anthems, this month’s releases are as expansive as they are emotionally charged. Artists are pushing boundaries, exploring new aliases, and revisiting …

DJ Mag: diversity & equality report 2024

In 2023, we committed to several areas of focus. Updates on our progress are detailed below. We committed to build on our original pledge by publishing an official D&I policy on our website. This statement will replace our initial pledge in guiding our practices, partnerships, and coverage. We committed to develop …

Premiere: myst milano. ‘Sex on Acid’

Ciel has curated a V/A compilation celebrating Toronto electronic music for Air Texture. Have an exclusive first listen to myst milano.’s contribution, ‘Sex on Acid’, below. Following previous editions spotlighting music coming out of Egypt, Tunisia, Kenya, Chile and beyond, Toronto-based DJ, producer and tastemaker Ciel steps up as the latest curator in Air Texture’s ‘place’ series. Landing …

DJ Haram announces debut album, ‘Beside Myself’, featuring Moor Mother, Armand Hammer, more

DJ Haram has announced her debut album, ‘Beside Myself’. Marking her third full release for Hyperdub, after 2019’s ‘Grace’ and 2023’s ‘Handplay’, the 14-track record features guest contributions from Moor Mother, Armand Hammer, Bbymutha and El Kontessa, among others. The album explores themes of rage and grief, as well as …

DJ Dehko’s ‘Tektroit Vol. 2’ Redefines the Detroit Sound

With Tektroit Vol. 2, DJ Dehko isn’t just releasing a record—he’s carving out a new identity for Detroit’s ever-evolving music scene. Fusing the city’s raw, unfiltered rap with the kinetic energy of electronic dance music, Dehko continues to push boundaries with a sound that’s both local and limitless. The term …

Vinyl Me, Please confirms liquidation

Vinyl Me, Please has confirmed that it’s entered liquidation after reports of unfulfilled orders and ghosting customers this year.  The Denver-based vinyl record club (registered as Offbeat Ventures, LLC) has assigned third party Vinyl Liquidators, LLC to handle resolving customer complaints and control VMP’s assets in the Assignment for the …

Dimmish Plots His Biggest Year Yet

The Italian minimal and tech house producer is breaking new ground in 2025. Few producers in the minimal and tech house scenes have risen as swiftly — or with as much staying power— as Dimmish. A mainstay in the Beatport Top 100 and a fixture on lineups from London to …

OMAKS Launches ENERGIC: A New Label For High-Energy Techno

French hard techno artist OMAKS has launched his own label, ENERGIC, kicking things off with an explosive debut single, Morning Rave, in collaboration with long-time inspiration VORTEK’S. OMAKS has built a reputation as one of France’s most uncompromising rave exports. Since his 2019 debut, he’s taken his sound global — …

Climate crisis poses urgent threat to Australian music festivals, new report warns

Climate change is seriously impacting Australian music festivals with the sector under threat, a new report warns. Green Music Australia has published new research detailing how extreme weather conditions caused by climate change have made insurance and production costs skyrocket, affected potential festivalgoers’ purchasing habits, hit the supply chain and …

Premiere: WTNS ‘muer/durer’

WTNS will self-release a new EP, ‘vidéal’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘muer/durer’ below. The French-Serbian producer, aerialist and poet takes a “deep dive into perception, ideals, and sonic experimentation” on the opulent follow-up to 2024’s ‘how tall is your wall?’ Looping together strands of doomy ambient, neofolk, trip-hop and …

Premiere: TOBS ‘No More Tears’

TOBS is set to release a new EP, ‘No More Tears’, on Goddezz later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to the title track below. Cooked-up in his bedroom in Berlin’s Neukölln district, the record – out this Friday (2nd May) – lurches from charged-up hardcore into pockets of breaks, …

Premiere: Frequencies Of Love ‘Bpsyde’

Frequencies Of Love is set to release his debut EP later this week via Not An Animal Records. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Bpsyde’ below. Loaded with headsy house melodies and velvety, Italo-flecked grooves, the record – dropping this Friday (2nd May) – feels like a ’90s time capsule just waiting to …

Vinyl Me, Please appears to enter liquidation amid accusations of ignoring customers, unfulfilled orders

Vinyl Me, Please (VMP) appears to have entered liquidation as reports of the company ignoring customers and not fulfilling paid-for orders pile up.  A new report by the Denver Post details several customers who’ve filed complaints against the Denver-based vinyl record subscription service for allegedly not sending out paid orders, …

DAYTIMERS announce debut album sampling classic South Asian songs, share Baalti’s ‘Tere Bina’: Listen

The DAYTIMERS collective has announced its debut album, ‘Alterations’. Listen to the first single, ‘Tere Bina’ by Baalti, below.  Announced with a teaser trailer on Instagram, the 10-track LP is a landmark moment for the collective, which was founded in 2020 with the goal of championing South Asian representation in the …

Splice Acquires Spitfire Audio For A Reported $50 Million

A somewhat surprising acquisition between two companies at different ends of the producer spectrum. Splice, a leading music creation platform, has agreed to acquire the acclaimed orchestral sound studio Spitfire Audio for approximately $50 million as reported in The Financial Times. According to the announcement on Spitfire’s site, Splice is …