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Get Ready to Get Soaked: S2O Taiwan Returns This July

The wait is over. S2O TAIWAN returns this summer to Taipei Dajia Riverside Park for two unforgettable days of music, water, and full-on release. S2O has blossomed into one of Asia’s most diverse and unmissable music festivals, and this year the bar is raised even higher. Something For Everyone and …

Brian Wilson, co-creator of The Beach Boys, has died

He was 82 years old. Photo Credit: Brian Wilson – Facebook  Brian Wilson, the genius behind The Beach Boys and one of the most influential composers in American pop history, has died at the age of 82. His family confirmed the news in a statement, writing: “We are heartbroken… Please …

Premiere: Baby Weight ‘Expression’

Baby Weight, aka Cara Eser, is set to release a new single, ‘Expression’, via HE.SHE.THEY. Records. Have an exclusive first listen to the track below. The UK-inspired heater – landing this Thursday (12th June) – is the latest in a string of 2025 singles from the DJ, producer, and Chub Rub label boss. Crafted …

DJ Lag shares new single, ‘Woza’: Listen

DJ Lag’s latest single is called ‘Woza’ and features vocalists Sykes and Sir Trill. Listen to it below. ‘Woza’ is the South African star producer’s follow up to his 2024 LP ‘The Rebellion‘, which featured a ‘Re-Up’ version of ‘Hade Boss‘. Between his own releases, he’s featured on singles by …

Mexico’s Corona Capital reveals full 2025 lineup

Featuring Linkin Park, Foo Fighters, Chappell Roan, Polo & Pan, Queens of the Stone Age, Vampire Weekend, Deftones, Franz Ferdinand, Weezer and many more. Photo credit: Corona Capital – Facebook Corona Capital has revealed the full lineup for its 2025 edition, featuring a diverse roster of international acts. The festival …

Barcelona Guide 2025

Each June, Barcelona becomes the living pulse of electronic music culture. Less a festival, more a decentralised constellation of moments. Timed around the official programming of Sónar Festival, Off Sonar, Off Week, among others, have grown into something else entirely: a celebration of club culture at its most vital and …

IMS Dubai Returns to Spotlight on MENA Music in Second Edition

Following its landmark 2024 debut, Beatport Presents: International Music Summit (IMS) Dubai returns for a second edition this November 13–14, 2025, reigniting global interest in the MENA region’s fast-growing music industry. The summit will once again unfold inside 25hours Hotel One Central, one of Dubai’s most progressive venues. IMS Dubai …

New Heat, Same Fire: June’s Freshest Drops for the Dance-floor

As summer ramps up, so does the release schedule—and June comes in swinging. From energy driven main stage tracks to intimate, vocal-driven gems, this month’s new music delivers a diverse range of sounds destined for late-night sets, sunrise afters, and everything in between. Whether you’re a house head, techno purist, …

Vintage Culture Reimagines Von Dutch for the Rave Generation

The next evolution of Von Dutch doesn’t come from a boardroom—it comes from the booth. Vintage Culture, the Brazilian DJ-producer who’s built his career on genre-defying sets and emotional dance floor moments, is now the creative force behind Von Dutch Loves’ first artist-designed collection. The capsule drops June 15 on …

Listen to OVAN’s new single ‘Helix’

Expanding his sound with dark melodic textures and percussive drive. OVAN, the Lebanese-born DJ and producer now based in the United States, has released his latest single, ‘Helix.’ The track highlights the artist’s decade-long journey from clandestine DJing in Beirut’s underground clubs to his current status as an independent artist …

Selections: Liquid Earth

Liquid Earth’s productions and DJ sets contain all the balmy, late-night NRG you’d expect and more from an artist raised in Cali, and based between Berlin and Barcelona. His latest EP for Secretsundaze’s 9FINITY imprint, ‘Adventures Of Handy Boy’, is summer bottled, running the gamut from wiggly tech house and …

Made By Pete launches new label, Life in Colour

The first musical offering is titled ‘In My Head,’ featuring Mexican trio Secret Echoes. Photo credit: Made By Pete – Facebook Made By Pete marks the debut of his new label, Life In Colour, with the release of ‘In My Head’, a collaborative single with Mexican trio Secret Echoes. Bringing …

Listen to Theus Mago’s debut album ‘MUN/SEA’

Now available through DGTL Records. Photo credit: Theus Mago – Official After ten years of shaping his identity within Mexico’s electronic music circuit, Theus Mago has released his debut album, ‘MUN/SEA’, via DGTL Records. Spanning ten tracks, ‘MUN/SEA’ finds Theus Mago — real name Mateo — stepping beyond his earlier …

Tomorrowland Opens Its First-Ever Official Store in Ibiza

Starting today, the spirit of Tomorrowland has found a permanent home in Ibiza with the opening of its official store. The brand behind one of the world’s most iconic music festivals has officially opened its first-ever retail experience on the island. It’s now welcoming visitors into a world where music, …

Pikes Presents… moves to 528 Ibiza for summer 2025

The cult Ibiza night takes over the Benimussa hills every Tuesday from June 4th to September 16th. Photo credit: 528 Ibiza – Official Pikes Presents…, the legendary night from the iconic Pikes Hotel, is relocating this summer to 528 Ibiza, offering an open-air experience in the heart of the Benimussa …

Label Insight: Groove Society

Rooted in the energy and diversity of Miami, Groove Society has grown from underground gatherings into a multifaceted brand encompassing events, a record label, and a tight-knit artistic collective. Photo credit: Groove Society – Official With influences spanning Afro house, melodic, deep, and organic sounds, the group has built a …

Ten Mobilee Dawns: Thaddeus X celebrates ‘Avril’

A personal selection celebrating the label’s timeless grooves and setting the mood for his new ‘Avril’ EP on Mobilee. From sun-kissed melodies to after-hours hypnotism, these are ten Mobilee cuts Thaddeus X keeps close to heart. Enjoy. Thaddeus X’s ‘Avril’ is out now via   Mobilee. Stream and download here. 01. Rodriguez  …

UNVRS Opens In Ibiza With A New Nightlife Invasion

On the night of May 30, 2025, the island of Ibiza shifted on its axis as a UNVRS within a universe officially opened its doors on the White Isle. A UFO sculpture crashed through the front gates of [UNVRS], thousands of clubbers followed in its cosmic trail, and a new …

Interplanetary Criminal shares new single, ‘Slow Burner (Feat. Original Koffee)’: Listen

Interplanetary Criminal’s newest single is called ‘Slow Burner’, featuring Original Koffee. Listen to it below. The Manchester producer’s second single of the year continues his string of collaborations, following on from April’s ‘Badman Control‘ with Main Phase and ATW. Here, he’s teamed up with Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae artist Koffee for …

Stimming delivers introspective journey in new EG Podcast session

A hypnotic blend of groove and introspection. Photo credit: Stimming – Official German producer Stimming recently shared an exclusive one-hour mix for the EG Podcast series, offering a deep dive into the soundscape of his latest album, ‘Friedrich’. Crafted with a meticulous ear, this set weaves together tracks from ‘Friedrich’ …

Premiere: BLACK GIRL / WHITE GIRL ‘Born2Werk’

BLACK GIRL / WHITE GIRL (BG/WG) are set to release a new EP, ‘Dancefloor Destroyers: Reboot’, on their HYBRID SPASM label. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Born2Werk’ below. An explosion of uncompromising femme energy and dancefloor heft, the three-tracker marks the Amsterdam duo’s return to clubland following a health-induced hiatus. ‘Dancefloor Destroyers: Reboot’ …

Marco Carola shares full Music On Ibiza 2025 lineup

Featuring BLOND:ISH, Dennis Cruz, Hot Since 82, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Luciano, Nic Fanciulli, Rüfüs Du Sol, Seth Troxler, Solomun, Vintage Culture, and many more. Photo credit: Music On – Official Music On founder Marco Carola has unveiled the complete lineup for his fifth consecutive season at Pacha Ibiza, set …

Neversea Kapital debuts in Bucharest with Charlotte de Witte, Nina Kraviz, Axwell,Lost Frequencies, Don Diablo, Salvatore Ganacci, Mau P, Sickick, and more

Neversea Kapital, the newly developed Romanian festival by the creators of UNTOLD in Europe and Dubai, and Neversea Festival, drops a wave of artists for its first celebration in Bucharest, the gem Capital of Romania. Alok, Axwell, Don Diablo, Kaaze, KSHMR, Lost Frequencies, Nervo, Salvatore Ganacci, Sickick, Steve Aoki, Claptone …

Listen to Anyma’s new album ‘The End Of Genesys’

Featuring collaborations with Ellie Goulding, Grimes, Argy, and more. Photo Credit: Anyma – Official Italian artist Anyma just released his latest album, ‘The End Of Genesys,’ which is out now via Polydor UK. Following the earlier releases of ‘Genesys’ and ‘Genesys II,’ the third and final chapter, ‘The End Of …

Premiere: Risa Taniguchi ‘Direct Lines’

Risa Taniguchi has unveiled a new EP, ‘Cared Less’, via Mind Medizin. Listen to ‘Direct Lines’ below. The Tokyo-born DJ and producer follows up killer releases for CLR, Mood and Kneaded Pains, with her latest suite of shadowy techno. Out today (Friday, 30th May) on Lady Tazz’s Mind Medizin imprint, …

Sónar issues further statement on ownership: ‘We will never send a single euro to KKR’

Sónar has released a new statement to further address concerns over the ownership of the Barcelona festival. Updating the FAQ section of the event’s website following questions from both artists playing and people attending the festival, Sónar’s team said they condemn “the genocide of the Palestinian people”. They added that …

Voice by Auribus Introduces Royalty-Paid Vocal Models for DAWs

New plugin Voice by Auribus integrates real singers into DAW workflows while ensuring artist compensation. Auribus has launched a new vocal production plugin called Voice by Auribus, aimed at music producers, composers, and engineers who want to integrate AI-assisted vocals into their workflows without compromising ethical standards. The platform features real, …

Top 10: Kotiēr’s sonic reflections

Split between Berlin and New York, 24-year-old producer and DJ Kotiēr channels his dual life into a rich, evocative sound. Photo credit: Kotiēr – Official With a background as a lifelong pianist and formal training in computer science, he crafts synth-driven reinterpretations that have found homes on Solomun’s Diynamic, Tomorrowland’s …

HARLEY GIRL drops playful release ‘legitimate dj behaviour’

Now available via Sumoclic. Photo credit: HARLEY GIRL – Official Australian producer and DJ HARLEY GIRL returns with the release of his sophomore EP, ‘legitimate dj behaviour’. The four-track offering includes the bouncy singles ‘do it like that’ and ‘jump !’, alongside two new cuts: the high-energy ‘all night’ and …

Vintage Culture and Layla Benitez link up on ‘Nirvana’

Now available through Knee Deep in Sound. Photo credit: Vintage Culture – Official Vintage Culture and Layla Benitez have joined forces for a stirring new single titled ‘Nirvana’, released on Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep in Sound. The track blends melodic techno aesthetics with afro house influences, crafting an emotional …

Rïa Mehta announces debut album ‘Metamorphosis’

Releasing June 27th, 2025, via Perspectives Digital. Photo credit: Rïa Mehta – Official Brooklyn-based producer and DJ Rïa Mehta just announced her debut album ‘Metamorphosis’, releasing on Perspectives Digital on June 27th, 2025. The lead single will be released on June 6th. ‘Metamorphosis’ captures Rïa’s rich multicultural sensibility, weaving together …

Lucrecia Dalt announces new album, ‘A Danger To Ourselves’, shares ‘divina’: Listen

Lucrecia Dalt has announced a new album, ‘A Danger to Ourselves’. You can listen to the first single, ‘divine’, below.  The track comes with a video conceptualised by the Colombian experimental musician and directed by filmmaker Tony Lowe, whose oeuvre includes celebrated 2012 documentary ICON EYE. The clip features both …

Amnesia Ibiza Opening Party: A new leap forward

On Saturday, May 10th, as the clock struck 10 PM, Amnesia Ibiza unveiled a new chapter in its journey. Revealing upgrades to its iconic Terrace ceiling and a next-level sound system, the Opening Party showcased a club experience that honors tradition while elevating the connection between artist and audience. Once …

Lehar returns to Multinotes with ‘Pink Little Frog’

Merging classic bass with intimate melodic elements. Photo credit: Lehar – Facebook Lehar has released a new two-track EP, ‘Pink Little Frog’ on his own Multinotes label. The release captures the deep house energy that has defined his journey through the underground. Speaking about the release, Lehar shared: “Proud and …

Premiere: Lurka ‘DreamR’

Lurka is readying a new EP, ‘Signal’, on Katiusha’s GRACE imprint. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘DreamR’ below. Following his recent contribution to Wisdom Teeth’s ‘Pattern Gardening’ compilation – which explored minimal-, micro- and tech-house sounds – the Bristol-based DJ and producer returns with a fiery new four-tracker, ‘Signal’. Landing on 6th June …

Kygo Gives Dubai His Most Beautiful Show Yet—and Fans Know It

Kygo is leading a world tour that defies ordinary, and his upcoming May 30, 2025 show in Dubai is set to continue that tradition of deep emotional connection. The journey is not just about music—it’s about memory, creativity, and the shared experience of thousands. The world tour’s first leg began …

Finding ‘Lost Moments’: Inside Prudance’s musical journey

Manchester-based artist Prudance has swiftly made a name for himself in the melodic and progressive house scene. Photo credit: Prudance – Official His self-released debut ‘Aurora Rhythm’ earned BBC Introducing support in 2024, while his first EP ‘Tundra / Io Horizon’, released on 10 Steps North in April 2025, broke …

Isabella Lovestory announces new album, ‘Vanity’

Isabella Lovestory’s new album, ‘Vanity’, is coming next month. Watch the video for new single ‘Gorgeous’ below. The Canada-based Honduran experimental pop artist will release her second album on 27th June via Giant Music. The 13-track LP includes singles ‘Puchica’, ‘Putita Boutique’, featuring TAICHU, and ‘Telenovela‘, produced by Chicken. The …

Artist Of The Month: Brian Cid

From the dimly lit rooftops of Brooklyn to sacred dance floors across the globe, Brian Cid’s story is not one of overnight success but of deliberate, spiritual craftsmanship. A producer, sound engineer, and DJ with a vision that spans far beyond the booth, he has forged a path anchored in …

Listen to Nhii’s new release ‘The Color Of Sound’

Out now via Sounds Of Khermit. Photo Credit: Werk Brooklyn-based artist and label head Nhii just presented his new three-track EP entitled ‘The Color Of Sound,’ now available on Sounds Of Khermit, fusing ancient spiritual storytelling with innovative electronic music. Taking cues from Sun Ra and the cosmic vibrations of …

Premiere: Syz ‘Fidget’’

Syz is set to launch his Vitalizm label with a new EP, ‘VTLZM001’, landing later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Fidget’ below. Centred around the manifesto of “club rhythms for the soul”, the imprint will combine future-facing dancefloor sounds with nods to dance music’s heritage including small …

Thaddeus X debuts on Mobilee with ‘Avril’

Featuring a Vincenzo remix. DJ and producer Thaddeus X just presented his debut release on Mobilee with a four-track EP entitled ‘Avril.’. This project continues to expand the artist’s vision, showcasing a blend of deep house, techno, and experimental sounds while weaving in hints of post-punk, psychedelia, and leftfield disco. …