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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, …

Bruklin Unleashes Heartfelt Power with New Dance Pop Anthem “No Contact”

Rising pop sensation Bruklin is captivating listeners once again with her latest single, “No Contact.” This high-energy Dance Pop track not only highlights Bruklin’s signature sound characterized by powerful vocals and infectious beats but also delves deep into the universal emotions of heartbreak and self-empowerment. At just 16 years old, …

Oram Awards announces 2024 winners, celebrating women, trans, non-binary and gender expansive musicians

The 2024 Oram Awards winners have been announced, celebrating the most innovative women, trans, non-binary and gender expansive experimental artists, composers, and instrument designers.  Now in its eighth year, the five winners come from across the UK. Each has been given a £1,000 development bursary and access to the Oram …

Black artists and promoters face event licensing discrimination in London, Black Lives in Music say

London’s night-time economy is discriminating against Black and Brown artists and promoters in its event licensing, Black Lives in Music told a London Assembly committee. In a London Assembly’s Economy, Culture and Skills Committee hearing on 4th September, Black Lives in Music (BLiM) CEO Dr. Charisse Beaumont presented evidence of …

Premiere: Space Ghost ‘Prism’

Space Ghost will release a new EP, ‘Dream Tool’, later this week via his Peace World Records label. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Prism’ below. On the latest addition to his discography – which already includes releases for Tartelet Records, Pacific Rhythm and PPU – the Oakland-based DJ and producer infuses his house music …

Premiere: A-Tweed ‘Riot Disco Punk’

A-Tweed will release a new EP, ‘Riot Disco Punk’, later this week on Ransom Note sub-label Human Endeavour. Have an exclusive first listen to the title track below. On the heels of his esoteric debut mini album, ‘Rave The Cave’, released on Playground Records earlier this summer, the Rome-based DJ …

Nídia & Valentina share collaborative album, ‘Estradas’: Listen

Príncipe label affiliate Nídia has released a collaborative album with percussionist Valentina Magaletti. You can listen to it below. Entitled ‘Estradas’, the nine-track record takes its name from the Portuguese word for ‘roads’, and has been released through French label Latency. It sees the two artists blend their respective ears …

Teenage Engineering unveils “world’s first medieval electronic instrument”

Swedish electronics manufacturer Teenage Engineering has announced the launch of what it describes as the “world’s first medieval electronic instrument,” the EP-1320 Medieval. This new unit is the latest addition to their range of instruments, which predominantly feature synths. The EP-1320 Medieval boasts a unique collection of sounds and samples, …

Uzbekistan’s Sublimation Festival announces Bjarki, Nazira, Samantha Togni, more for debut edition

Uzbekistan’s Sublimation Festival has announced the first artists for its debut edition later this month (September). Taking place over three days from 27th to 29th September at Culture Palace of Aircraft Builders, Bjarki, Nazira, Samantha Togni, and more will head to the capital of Tashkent to perform on the electronic stage …

Get the Party Started with LA Laura Paris’s Hot Debut Album ‘Underground Girl’

LA Laura Paris, the French chanteuse often compared to Madonna, has burst onto the international music scene with her debut album, Underground Girl. Known for her multifaceted talents and dazzling stage presence, Paris’s latest release is a vibrant combination of pop electro beats and provocative lyrics that firmly establish her …

Premiere: Aulic Veil ‘Sneerer’

Aulic Veil will release a new EP, ‘Rescue & Research Pt. 5’, on Failed Units later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Sneerer’ below. With the ground still rumbling from his July EP, ‘A​-​V_006​-​010’, the DJ and producer emerges from the mountains of the US Interior Highlands once more with …

Nicole Moudaber debuts on Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth On Acid with ‘Reverie / Forest Fire’: Listen

Nicole Moudaber’s latest single, ‘Reverie / Forest Fire’, is out now on Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth On Acid. Listen to the new tracks below. The two new tracks mark the British producer’s debut on the Dutch label. The latter single, ‘Forest Fire’ features vocals by MNENE. “It’s always an honour to …

Anxhela To Tour The US

Anxhela is heading on tour to the US this fall. Anxhela Daci, professionally known as Anxhela, is an Italian-Albanian DJ currently based in Barcelona. She’s about to embark on her first U.S. tour, marking a significant milestone in her career. Anxhela’s passion for electronic music developed during her teenage years, …

Tbilisi’s underground club scene explored in new BBC Global Dancefloor documentary: Listen

The BBC has shared a new audio documentary on the underground club scene and activism of associated figures in Tbilisi, Georgia. Produced and presented by reporter Frank McWeeny, the BBC World Service documentary forms the third instalment of the Global Dancefloor series, which has previously taken in episodes in Beirut and Salvador, …

Underworld announce new album, ‘Strawberry Hotel’, share ‘Black Poppies’: Listen

Underworld have shared details of their new album, ‘Strawberry Hotel’. Listen to the first single below. The British electronic outfit – comprised of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith – will release their eleventh studio album on 25th October via Virgin Music/Smith Hyde Productions. Coinciding with the announcement, the band have shared the lead single, ‘Black Poppies’, …

Breaking New Ground: Ridley Bronson’s EP ‘Phase One’ Marks a Bold New Era

London’s Ridley Bronson has just unleashed his latest project, phase one, an EP that underscores his innovative spirit and growing influence in the electronic music sphere. Since the inception of his career, Bronson has seamlessly blended genres, and this release is no exception. It’s a testament to his ability to …

Premiere: Lou Hayter ‘3AM’

Lou Hayter will release a new single, ‘3AM’, tomorrow on Greco-Roman. Have an exclusive first listen below.  Since finding her feet as a solo artist with the strutting, electro-pop of debut LP, ‘Private Sunshine’, in 2021, Lou Hayter has been refining a sound that joyously melds ’90s-infused house with disco, balearic, soul and beyond. Now …

Sara Landry announces debut album, ‘Spiritual Driveby’

Sara Landry has shared details of her debut album, ‘Spiritual Driveby’. Listen to the latest single below. Set for release on 4th October via her HEKATE imprint, it features 12 new tracks from the California-born star, including the previously released ‘Heaven’, ‘Pressure’ and ‘Prisoner’. It comes after Landry became the first hard techno artist to …

ATRIP and KAM-BU link up on new single, ‘Ocean’: Listen

ATRIP and KAM-BU have teamed up for a new collaborative single, ‘Ocean’. Listen to it below. Released on Friday (29th August), the track is described as “one of the most significant releases” from ATRIP’s forthcoming mixtape release, ‘TANZPARTEI II’, landing next month. Alongside the German-Polish producer’s signature melodic production, it features a stirring monologue from …

Premiere: Soa420 ‘No Nerve’

Soa420 will release a new EP, ‘No Nerve’, next week on Bait. Have an exclusive first listen to the title track below. On the heels of its debut various EP format release, ‘Baby Steps’, earlier this year, Beatrice M’s prolific label returns with a system-shaking new suite from Nantes-based Soa420. Part …