Chicago’s ARC Music Festival brings the global house scene home

At 206 South Jefferson Street, a quiet road just outside Downtown Chicago’s main hub, stands an unassuming three storey building with a pretty green and yellow façade. Housing a law firm, dwarfed by surrounding skyscrapers, and obscured by street-side foliage, to the untrained eye there’s nothing particularly special about it. …

Beastie Boys announce Champion collaboration to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop

Beastie Boys have announced a new collaboration with US sportswear giant Champion as part of the ongoing celebrations for hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, and to mark 25 years of the group’s seminal album, ‘Hello Nasty’.  Clothing will feature iconic imagery from the group’s videos and release artwork, along with the brand’s …

UK drill TikTok content removal requests from Met Police have increased 366% since 2020

64% of TikTok content removal referrals from London’s Metropolitan Police during the 2022/23 financial year were related to UK drill music, according to new data obtained by DJ Mag via a Freedom of Information request.  In the previous year, 89% of Met Police content removal referrals on TikTok were related …

Premiere: MSJY ‘Shrimp Walk’

Dublin’s Woozy label will release its latest compilation, ‘WZY3.5’, this month. Listen to the opening track, MSJY’s ‘Shrimp Walk’, below.  Curated by label founder, DJ and promoter EMA, this new 10-tracker follows 2022’s ‘WZY2.5’, which DJ Mag named as one of its favourites of 2022 thanks to its futuristic fusions …

Ticketmaster to give fans option to donate directly to Music Venue Trust

Ticketmaster is giving fans the option to donate directly to the Music Venue Trust (MVT). The ticket marketplace behemoth, which is owned by Live National Entertainment, will introduce a charity upsell option for a month starting on 17th October. This coincides with MVT’s initiative Venues Day 2023, which has been sponsored …

Premiere: NIKS ‘Riding Senses’

NIKS releases her latest single, ‘Riding Senses’, this Friday. Have an exclusive first listen below.  The London-based DJ, producer and Black Artist Database co-founder hits the sweet spot between dancefloor propulsion and giddy euphoria on her second-ever solo release. Like the DJ sets that have seen her make huge strides …

New music tech summit, Kilele, scheduled for Nairobi in 2024

Kilele, a new music tech summit will take place in Nairobi, next year. The symposium, running from 12th to 18th February, will span workshops, live performances, presentations, concerts and networking sessions to bring together local artists, DJs, curators and collectives with international tech companies, platforms and thought leaders, Resident Advisor …

Ricardo Villalobos’ debut album set for Perlon reissue with three additional tracks

Perlon is reissuing Ricardo VIllalobos’ debut album, ‘Alcachofa’, on vinyl later this month.  The new edition of ‘Alcachofa’ will come as a quadruple-vinyl box set, one more record than the original 2003 triple-vinyl release, Resident Advisor reports. Under the heading ‘Alcachofa Tools’, the fourth LP will include ‘Bach To Back,’ …

Tiësto shares trance remix of Swedish House Mafia’s ‘Ray Of Solar’: Listen

Swedish House Mafia have shared a remix of their latest single, ‘Ray Of Solar’, from Tiësto. Check it out below. The Dutch producer’s edit follows remixes from Mau P, Anfisa Letyago, and Alex Wann & Sasson released earlier this summer, and rounds out the ‘Ray Of Solar’ remix suite. Initially released in August …

Reggae veteran Max Romeo pursues $15 million lawsuit against Universal Music over unpaid royalties

When Smith signed with Island Records, he entered into two agreements which promised him 50% publishing on the compositions, as well as 25% of the revenue received from the recordings. Island Records was later sold to PolyGram Publishing in a $300 million acquisition deal, which then merged with Universal Music Group. …

Selections: DJ Lynce

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, ahead of his appearance at Semibreve festival this month, Porto’s DJ Lynce spotlights his favourite jungle records

Bandcamp United issues statement following company’s sale to Songtradr

Bandcamp United has issued a statement following the sale of Bandcamp to Songtradr by Epic Games, which was announced last week.  The union, which represents editorial, engineering, design, and support staff, among others, is calling on Songtradr CEO Paul Wiltshire to recognise the organisation and its members, and guarantee all employees …

Premiere: MarcelDune ‘The Scene’

MarcelDune is releasing a new EP, ‘Sunday People’, later this month via HAVEN. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘The Scene’ below. The Athens-born, London-based artist follows their contribution to HAVEN’s ‘Sardonic Tonality Vol. 4’ compilation with five slabs of hard-edged techno on the NZ imprint. ‘Sunday People’, out 13th …

Venue security staff found to have gone through ‘sham training courses’ by investigation

Venue security staff are attending ‘sham training courses’ and missing out on vital safety training, a new investigation by the BBC reports. During the investigation, an undercover journalist was able to pay an additional fee to complete a mandatory six-day training course in just a day and a half, missing …

Hudson Mohawke & Tiga announce debut collaborative album, ‘L’Ecstasy’, share ‘In Order 2’: Listen

Hudson Mohawke and Tiga are joining forces as Love Minus Zero for their debut full-length album, ‘L’Ecstasy’. Listen to the latest single, ‘In Order 2’, below. The new LP will be land on 1st December, following a string of collaborative singles including ‘Feel the Rush’ and ‘VSOD (Velvet Sky of Dreams)’, …

Enrose ’s “Tattoo” Pays Celebrates Individuality And Inner Strength

Mastery of the saxophone coupled with a talent for crafting soul-stirring melodies characterizes Gabi Rose’s role in presenting “Tattoo” as a contribution to the Enrose project. This track seamlessly blends components of Pop R&B, Soul Pop, and Chill Pop, encapsulating the mix of excitement and nervousness that accompanies the decision …

Roskamala ’s “Out Of The Maze” Promotes Inclusivity And Self-Love

With her latest single “Out Of The Maze,” Roskamala, a remarkable up-and-coming artist, has lured in audiences, touching their souls and stirring their spirits. Drawing from her personal experiences of feeling marginalized, she unapologetically challenges the constraints imposed by societal conventions, delivering a profound message of self-acceptance and empowerment. Her …

zenith.’s Latest Single “Plastic” Surpasses Fans’ Expectations

Versatile singer-songwriter zenith. has just dropped a latest single titled “Plastic,” his fourth record this year. 2022 will remain as one of zenith.’s most important years since he debuted his journey as a professional artist earlier this year with the debut single “Freddy Freddy.”  With “Plastic,” he juggles between playful …

“Playboi Carti” Is Out Now

If you haven’t heard of Loe Shimmy, then what are you doing? This up-and-coming hip-hop artist demonstrates incredible prowess as he raps his verses in a voice and style that’s only his and no one else’s. Loe Shimmy is an American rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida. The Hip Hop artist …

“Ain’t Mine” Artist Kelly Monrow Walks Away From Everything That Harms Her Soul

Kelly Monrow has proved to be a force to be reckoned with! The Texas-native singer-songwriter recently shaked up the Southern Rock/Americana scene with her debut album Scars of Venus. Releasing back-to-back videos for the tracks “Jagged Heart” and “The Woman,” the inspirational artist is now back with another stunning video …

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“show you how i feel” – warner case & Carl Chaste Part of warner case’s latest project, dance music for dancing vol. 3, “show how you feel” is a pristine example of his knack for crafting irresistible dancefloor gems. “BETTER” – badxyou & 8485 Powered by a vulnerable narrative, with …

Forgetmyname Unravels The Story Behind Her Recent Single “Crazy”

Following the debut singles “Complex” and “High,” Nicole, aka, Forgetmyname returns with a breakup song that could melt even the coldest of hearts. “Crazy” is produced by Isaac Buna, who has masterfully incorporated Pop and Electronic elements, emphasizing the Hispanic singer-songwriter’s dreamlike vocal performance. Forgetmyname goes back to the night …

Premiere: Harrison BDP ‘Just A Game’

Harrison BDP will release a new EP, ‘Cactus Girl’, via Dansu Discs this month. Listen to ‘Just A Game’ below.  After appearing on the Manchester label for the first time back in January alongside Ed Hodge, the Welsh DJ and producer makes his solo debut with four cuts of blissful …

Brunel Wekho Drops Sultry Moombahton Rework of MATTN and Paris Hilton’s “Lone Wolves”

Congolese-Belgian record producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and label owner Brunel Wekho is making moves.  The multi-faceted artist has produced a wide range of EDM tracks over the years, as well as pop. This expansive range has caught the attention of a slew of high-profile artists, the latest being MATTN and Paris Hilton, who have tapped …

Premiere: Nueen ‘Let Me Be Gone For A While’

Nueen will release a new album, ‘Diagrams of Thought’, via Barcelona’s Balmat label this month. Listen to ‘Let Me Be Gone For A While’ below.  The Mallorca-born, Barcelona-based artist sculpts 10 tracks of ambient and downtempo music with a distinctly off-season Balearic feel; the sunset vibe it conjures is beautiful, …

Listen to Skrillex and Steve Aoki’s Production on Kid Cudi’s Stunning “Entergalactic” Album

Take a bow, Kid Cudi. After the long-awaited release of Entergalactic, fans and critics have been quick to praise the fabled hip-hop artist. The adult animated TV special has been lauded as a creative breakthrough for Cudi, who created the Netflix program and voices its protagonist, Jabari. And its musical counterpart meets the …

Premiere: Nathalie Capello ‘Wanna Be’

Nathalie Capello will release her debut EP, ‘Fading Dreams’, via Manchester’s Dansu Discs this month. Listen to ‘Wanna Be’ below.  The Rotterdam-born, Berlin-based DJ – who’s a regular on the city’s club circuit, Refuge Worldwide Radio, and the Hör Berlin streaming channel – follows remixes, singles and compilation appearances on …

Maddy O’Neal Drops Shapeshifting Sophomore Album, “Ricochet”

Maddy O’Neal has dropped Ricochet, her genre-bending sophomore album. Ricochet sees the Denver-based electronic music producer at her most creative, alchemizing futuristic bass with electro-soul beats and funky, head-nodding disco. Complete with dazzling singles like the sparkling future bass banger "Never Fades" and the spacey “Follow Me," Ricochet is a bold body of work …

Premiere: Terr ‘Only For Tonight’

Terr returns to Erol Alkan’s Phantasy tomorrow with ‘Only For Tonight’. Have an exclusive first listen below.  The Berlin-based Brazilian producer’s new track, her fourth release on the label, has already picked up huge support from the likes of Terry Farley and Horse Meat Disco, and has been played out …

Alison Wonderland Steps Into the Dark Side With Woozy Whyte Fang Track, “333”

Alison Wonderland continues her journey into the abyss with "333," a brand new track released under the guise of her Whyte Fang alias.  For over a decade, Wonderland has nurtured a secretive side project that explores the darker side of electronic music. Producing as Whyte Fang, she creates woozy, heavy-hitting sounds that might …

Premiere: Kelvin T & Takeem ‘Harbor’

Kelvin T & Takeem will release a new collaborative EP, ‘Synthetic’, via Eastern Margins’ label this month. Listen to the opening track, ‘Harbor’, below.  The Hong Kong DJ/producer and MC link up for five cuts that bridge neon-hued gutter and cloud rap stylings with hyperpop, deconstructed club and brash electro. …

Premiere: Current Value ‘Weight’

Current Value will release his new album, ‘Platinum Scatter’ via Prague’s YUKU label this month. Listen to ‘Weight’ below.  The prolific German drum & bass producer describes his latest 14-track release as his “most conceptual body of work to date”, innovating around the dark, neuro-influenced sound he’s become known for …

Ronny Shome Shows Stunning Versatility In Latest Releases

British London-based songwriter and producer Ronny Shome shows some stunning versatility in his latest releases. Titled “Breakthrough,” “Summer Dreams,” “Get Up,” “You’re The One,” and “Want You To Know,” Ronny’s latest songs were all produced between 2018 and 2021, each offering a different style, mood and sonic design, all set …

Oliver Heldens and Warner Case Evoke the Supernatural On “Believe In Ghosts”

While the existence of supernatural entities remains up for debate, there's nothing that's smoke and mirrors about Oliver Heldens and Warner Case's collaborative single, "Believe In Ghosts." Setting a unique atmosphere with the combination of a hushed vocal delivery, sweeping white noise, and bursting ambient textures, "Believe In Ghosts" remains …

Bruce Gibbons & Dom Fricot Drop An Electrifying New Track “Don’t Believe What You Hear”

Bruce Gibbons shares his new collaborative single with Dom Fricot “Don’t Believe What You Hear.” With the  support of the House and Techno Record Label Soniquarium, the artists have created an indisputable unique sound, bringing unconventional elements of House and Futuristic dance music together. The electronica powerhouse is known to …

EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 12

“Passive Aggressive Robot” – Rinzen In his quest to craft cinematic, world-building techno, Rinzen centers "Passive Aggressive Robot" on “envisioning a near-future world dominated by (annoying snarky) AI.” Sharp-edged synths slice through a relentless kick while an eerie robot sounds alarms and fires warnings through the song’s progression. “Transhumanism” – …

ALWZ SNNY and Marquette King Drop Compassionate Single, “Aggressive Love”

ALWZ SNNY has delivered a new single called "Aggressive Love" with NFL sensation-turned musician Marquette King, marking their second collaboration to date. "Aggressive Love" is a big room-style track featuring emotive chords progressions, high-energy drops and crisp percussive elements. The topline speaks to the importance of showing compassion to all—no …

ZeXzy’s “Obsession” Depicts Women Dwelling On The Nigerian Star

ZeXzy’s music video for “Obsession” captures the Nigerian star’s enticing aura. The nicely shot music video brings divineness and sensuality onto the screen displaying women going crazy for “The God of Obsession.” The rhythmic beats and meditative melodies awaken desires and enlighten the mind.  Uwaifo Williams Aituae, has had many …

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“More” – summet summet’s debut album axiom is a stunning testament to his skills and creativity. Out via KUMO Collective, it spans seven tracks in length, with the infectious “more” being a definite standout. "Fossilized" Ft. Stephen Geisler – DNIE Montenegro-based trailblazer DNIE has just enlisted Stephen Geisler for his …

Opiuo’s Insightful Single “Gravitate” Reimagined By Longtime Friend, CloZee

French bass music star CloZee has crafted a unique rendition of "Gravitate," the latest single from longtime friend Opiuo. Channeling Opiuo's psyche in the studio, CloZee successfully infuses her fan-favorite worldly sounds into the blissed-out original. And the end result is nothing short of an entrancing aural experience.  Take a listen to CloZee's rework …

Hardwell’s “ZERO GRAVITY” Is a Big Room House and Techno-Infused Showstopper: Listen

As festival season reaches its fever pitch, Hardwell has another single ready to meet the moment.  Hardwell's journey through the intersection where big room house meets techno continues with the release of "Zero Gravity," the Dutch DJ's 10th single off his forthcoming comeback album, REBELS NEVER DIE. Hardwell's pivot to embrace …