Category: NEW TRACKS

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, …

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 …

A fundraiser has launched to help with the recovery of DJ Lucky after the Teklife affiliate was struck by a car last month.  Las Vegas-based DJ Virgil, a friend and close collaborator of the Chicago artist, set up the GoFundMe campaign to support the artist’s rehabilitation. This includes surgery and …

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 …

re:ni is releasing a new EP, ‘Thousand Yard Stare’.  Landing on 25th October via re:lax — the label and club night the producer, DJ and radio host has run with Laksa since last year — the three-track EP’s title is inspired by the “the dissociative state we can find ourselves in as a result …

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 …

AlphaTheta — responsible for the Pioneer DJ brand — has launched a new pair of wireless headphones called the HDJ-F10. The new headphones are completely wireless, connecting to an included SonicLink transmitter that plugs into the headphone port of your DJ mixer, controller, or any other device you want to …

Björk shared previews of her upcoming concert film, Cornucopia, at a Climate Week event in New York last week. The experimental Icelandic artist revealed early footage of the self-directed feature, filmed during the Lisbon stop on her Cornucopia world tour, which debuted in New York in 2019, Deadline reports. The …

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 …

Chilean DJ and producer Paula Tape has announced the release of her latest EP, ‘Acid Latino’. Showcasing a blend of ‘90s rave, acid house and Latin music influences, the EP will be released via the Sydney/Los Angeles imprint on 20th November. The release’s title track, ‘Acid Latino (Sonido Real),’ is …

Chris Stussy is launching a new event concept, USS, in London early next year. Taking place at the city’s Roundhouse venue on 1st February, the inaugural event and further parties will encourage attendees “to take a step back, peeling back the noise and focusing on complimenting music with elements that …

DJ Gigola has released a new EP through Live From Earth. Spanning two tracks, ‘Bigroom Sensual’ looks to the kind of trance-infused techno sounds that filled big rooms in the ’00s, as well as the high-energy sounds of modern dancefloors. It’s said to be part of a series of EPs …

Peggy Gou has released an expanded edition of her debut album, ‘I Hear You’. Taking in previously released remixes of cuts from the record by Koreless and Jex Opolis, as well as an alternate version of hit single ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’, it also features brand new remixes by fellow …

Hong Kong’s government is planning to lower the rate of tax it levies on alcohol in a bid to revive its nightlife industry. According to a report shared by Bloomberg, the tax cut is expected to be a key matter in Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee’s policy address next month. …

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 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 …

DJ Mag Presents is returning to Brooklyn next week for a pop-up event headlined by Kaytranada. The one-off party will take place at Xanadu – a roller skate rink meets nightclub in the heart of NYC – on Friday, 4th October. September cover star Kaytranada will be joined by a roster of …

Amsterdam Dance Event [ADE] has added a host of new names to its conference programme, which runs alongside the festival from Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th October.  Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte are set to speak about their new collaborative efforts for the first time, while Marlon Hoffstadt, AKA Daddy …

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, …

Ahead of the release of What Do You Call It?, DJ Mag asked author David Kane some questions about the book: What was it that lit the fuse to make you want to write this book? What was the process like? “I love all sorts of music but grew up …

Bawo has released two new singles, ‘Belly Like Homer’ and ‘Hope You’re Listening’, off his upcoming project. Listen to the two tracks below. The West London MC’s new release, titled ‘It Means Hope Where I’m From’, will be released on 25th October on his label Say Nothing Records. Few details …

Pirate Studios is hosting a free open day for students with studio sessions, educational panels, DJ workshops and more in Dalston next month. The 24-hour UK music studio hub is opening its Dalston studios to students on 10th October for a day with live performances, industry panels, networking sessions, open …

North East England platform Big Beat Manifesto has shared news of its latest collaborative exhibition, Sounds of the North East. The photography showcase is set to hit the NCA (Newcastle Contemporary Art) exhibition space in October. The exhibition will include work from 20 local artists and promises to champion the …

A new documentary charting the history of Earth, Wind & Fire has been announced, and Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson is on board to direct. The new film is the first feature-length documentary profiling the iconic funk and disco band since 2001’s Shining Stars: The Official Story of Earth, Wind & Fire. …

ADE’s CLUB Lab has partnered with DJ Mag to offer four DJs the chance to play at Melkweg in Amsterdam during the festival and conference. Applications are open for aspiring DJs and ADE Lab ticketholders to send in their mixes and win one of four DJ slots during the Saturday night …

HiTech have shared a new single. You can check out ‘Spank!’ below, and the video directed by Igobycy The Detroit ghettotech trio premiered their latest tune earlier this year during a set for The Lot Radio. It arrives in the wake of the group’s re-released self-titled 2022 debut album and …

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 …

The first episode in the series sees Aoki travelling to the event in Romania, giving a fly-on-the-wall account of the lead up to what he describes as one of the most important shows of his annual calendar. It also shows an insight into how he works with his team, how …

Jamie xx has released a new single with fellow members of The xx, Romy and Oliver Sim. Listen to ‘Waited All Night’ below. Taken from Jamie xx’s incoming new solo album, ‘In Waves’, set for release this Friday (20th September), the track marks the first time the trio have appeared on record together …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

FKA twigs has announced the details of her new album, ‘EUSEXUA’, alongside the release of its title track and accompanying video. Watch it below.  The album will be released on 24th January via twigs’ long-time label home of Young Recordings. ‘EUSEXUA’ takes its name from a word that twigs created, …

Nines has shared details of his final album, ‘Quit While You’re Ahead’. The UK rapper plans to bow out on his sixth studio album, which will be released in just two weeks from now, on Friday, 27th September. To mark its announcement, he’s shared a video for lead single ‘Tony …

Defected is marking its 25th anniversary with a book and vinyl box set. The book, titled Defected: 25 Years In The House, looks back over the history of the label via first-hand accounts, archival photography, release artwork and flyers from Defected events. It covers topics such as the imprint’s birth …

Apple has launched a major new hearing aid function for its AirPods Pro 2 product. The earbuds will soon gain the new function, which will be available to both new and existing owners of the product and will reportedly help them with any mild to moderate hearing loss that they …

The Weeknd has shared a new single, ‘Dancing In The Flames’, alongside a video for the track. The song is the first full track to be unveiled from forthcoming album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, which was announced last week. A release date for the full record is yet to be confirmed. …

A safety bill in the UK known as Martyn’s Law will require clubs and pubs with a capacity of 200 people or more to take steps to ensure they have a plan in case of a terror attack on their premises. Venues which are found to have failed to comply …

Jamaican duo Runkus and Royal Blu have linked up with Bay Area-based producer Kush Arora for a new EP, ‘Life In The Jungle’. You can listen to POLAAR label founder Flore’s remix of the title track below.  Produced during a late-night studio session in Oakland, California, the two original tracks …

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 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 …

Donato Dozzy and Neel have launched a new sub-label, Spazio Nero. The techno-focused imprint marks its arrival with a four-track EP from Neel, titled ‘Movimento’. Out in early October, Spazio Nero 001 promises to “set the tone for what to expect”, delivering “four cuts of flawless techno pressure for the …

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’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 …

Tomorrowland’s immersive experience will open in Madrid this October.  The immersive audio-visual experience, open to all ages, will open its doors 25th October at the WiZink Center. According to a press release, the experience will be a “new way to explore” the various themes in the 20-year history of Tomorrowland, …

Sérgio Mendes, the legendary Brazilian bossa nova and jazz musician, has passed away at the age of 83. A statement shared on his official social media pages announced the news on 5th September, adding that Mendes “passed away peacefully”. Although no official cause of death has been disclosed, the statement …

Conducta has shared a new track, ‘Needed U’. The track’s release comes after the British UK garage producer announced he was finishing his much-loved Kiwi Rekords label earlier this year, and it’s the first of three new songs that he will self-release over the course of the next three weeks. …

Pa Salieu has shared a new single, ‘Belly’, alongside an accompanying video. Produced by his long-term collaborators Felix Joseph and AoD, it’s the first new music to emerge from the UK rapper since his 2022 collaboration with Mura Masa and Skillibeng, ‘Blessing Me’. The track’s release also comes after the …

Kelly Lee Owens has shared a new single, titled ‘Higher’. The song centres around Owens’ typically euphoric and melodic approach to electronic music, blending her pop-infused vocals with elements of techno. You can listen to it below. The release of ‘Higher’ follows on from recent singles ‘Sunshine’ and ‘Love You Got’, …

Midland is set to release his debut album, ‘Fragments Of Us’. Due out on 4th October via his own Graded record label, the 13-track record’s cover art features a photo taken by his brother, Dom Agius. The record itself, meanwhile, takes in the voices of many of the producer’s artistic …

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, …

Brazilian DJ and producer Mochakk, real name Pedro Maia, has opened a club in his hometown of Sorocaba. Situated in the Parque Campolim area of the Brazilian municipality, the venue, named OBLIQO, is billed as a space that aims to “celebrate, educate and inspire the electronic music community both locally …

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’, …

Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte have announced two b2b shows at Flanders Expo in Belgium. In a post shared to social media today (Thursday, 5th September), the techno titans revealed they will be DJing back-to-back for the first time at two shows on 31st January and 1st February 2025. Lens and de …

Voice-Swap – the ethical AI voice company co-founded by DJ Fresh – has launched a new free-to-use VST plugin which compensates the artists used for AI vocal modelling.  The tech startup’s system allows producers to choose from a menu of licensed voices and drop these directly into their chosen DAW. Lyrics …

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for Berlin-via-Brooklyn DJ and producer Ciarra Black after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in October 2023. Black, who has been DJing and making music solo and with others for more than a decade, is currently undergoing treatment for the neurological disease, …

London-based DJ Elijah is releasing a book, Close The App, Make The Ting. Set to be published in February by Velocity Press, the 160-page book is designed by London-based independent graphic designer Alfie Allen. It’s based around the viral, yellow-square social media posts that Elijah has shared in recent years, …

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 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 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 …

Andy C and Becky Hill have shared a new collaborative single, ‘Indestructible’. Check it out below. The track – released on Friday, 29th August – has been a fixture in both artist’s summer sets, combining soulful pop vocals with big bass lines and crunching breaks. Though the duo met for the first time …

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 …

Angela Rayner, the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, joined DJ Fisher behind the decks at Hï Ibiza earlier this week. Watch the video below. In footage shared by actress Denise Van Outen earlier today (Friday, 30th August), Rayner can be seen dancing alongside Fisher in the White Isle superclub. The video shows the Labour …

Club music from across Africa and its diaspora has been in excellent health in recent years, but with new players like Namibia’s Gina Jeanz hitting their stride, things are looking increasingly electrifying. The DJ and producer’s new collaborative track with Karen Nyame KG, ‘Sovereign Groove’, is resplendent with deep, Afro-tech …

Marlon Hoffstadt has linked up with producer and vocalist BIIANCO on a new single, ‘Touch My Body’. Produced under Hoffstadt’s DJ Daddy Trance alias, it’s the third track to be shared from his forthcoming mini-album ‘Daddycation’, which will be released on 11th October. The singles ‘Earthquake’ with Coach Harrison, and …

A federal judge has ruled that Missy Elliott must face trial as part of a lawsuit filed by a man who claims to have co-written a number of her songs from the ’90s. Earlier this week, Judge Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro refused to dismiss the lawsuit filed by producer Terry Williams, who …

London-based writer Marvin Sparks has penned a new book that explores reggae and dancehall released in the 2000s. Run The Riddim 2K: The Rise Or Demise Of Reggae And Dancehall In The 2000s follows up on Sparks’ previous book, Run The Riddim: The Untold Story Of ’90s Dancehall To The …

London-based duo FAFF have released a new vinyl EP, ‘Ouverture For Love’, via BDE Records. Listen to clips from the release below.  The new two-tracker, which includes the title track and “Fancy Coat” featuring Ms Sharon Le Grand, has been limited to a 180-copy run. Each copy includes access to …

Footage has surfaced of Lauryn Hill delivering an impromptu performance at a Columbia High School reunion party in Maplewood, New Jersey earlier this month. Watch it below.  Surrounded by her former classmates, Hill performed a handful of tracks, including solo hits like ‘Ex-Factor’, ‘Doo Wop (That Thing)’, and ‘Lost Ones’ …

Dialled In has finalised the line-up for its 2024 London edition with the addition of three special guests. The all-day event highlighting music and culture from South Asia and its diaspora will welcome Dialled In co-founder Ahadadream, Arthi and Kahani vs Kunal Merchant (Indo Warehouse) to play sets at The …

Shanti Celeste has released a new single, ‘Ice Cream Dream Boy’. Built around bright, blissful synth melodies and her own vocals, the new cut has been a fixture in Celeste’s sets this summer, as well as a number of others DJs such as Job Jobse, HAAi and Jennifer Cardini. Speaking …

Outkast are suing the EDM duo ATLiens for trademark infringement of their 1996 second album of the same name. André 3000 and Big Boi’s trademark holding company High Schoolers LLC filed a federal lawsuit claiming the iconic Atlanta hip-hop group coined “ATLiens”, which they’ve held a trademark for since 1996, …

Manchester venue and social space The Carlton Club has launched a petition and fundraiser in an effort to fight the threat of eviction from its landlord of more than a century.  Bowling Club Building Company Ltd, the company that owns the Whalley Range space with Carlton Social since 1913, issued …

Faithless have announced a huge UK/EU tour later this year. Taking the same name as their upcoming eighth album, the ‘Champion Sound’ tour will see the English electronic act return to the likes of Manchester, Newcastle and more for the first time in nearly a decade. Faithless will joined by a full band as …

Kito’s forthcoming ‘BIMYOU’ EP is a feature-packed affair. Arriving August 28th via Mad Decent, the four-track collection is brimming with collaborators whom the savvy producer considers her close friends — names like Kah-Lo, St. Panther, and Nigerian singer-songwriter Nonso Amadi leave their mark, and that’s only scratching the surface of …

Oppidan has dropped a new single, ‘WHERE’S MY VAPE?’, on Promised Land Records. Listen to it below. The track – out today (23rd August) – follows the Bristol phenomenon’s recent collab with UK MC Frisco on ‘FRESH AND NEW’, as well as sets at Glastonbury, Parklife, and Amnesia Ibiza. ‘WHERE’S MY VAPE’ …

Armin van Buuren has remixed Camisra’s ’90s rave classic ‘Let Me Show You’. Listen to it below. Out today on Armada Music, the Dutch heavyweight’s rework preserves the core elements of the track – originally released in 1998 – with the addition of intensified vocals and deeper bass cuts. van Buuren’s version was first heard at Tomorrowland …

Creamfields has issued an ‘urgent’ weather warning this morning as strong winds hit the festival site. Due to the impact of Storm Lilian, which has seen gusts of up to 60mph across the Greater Manchester area, organisers have warned festivalgoers of major delays entering the site and potential stage closures. …

Destrata will release a new EP, ‘Keepsake’, on London’s Scuffed Recordings later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Amp Service’ below. A year on from his excellent ‘Mutationist’ EP, the Vancouver native returns to the imprint with three new fizzing club workouts. This time around, his signature leftfield bass meets …

The Prodigy have spoken out about returning to the Reading & Leeds stage for the first time since losing frontman Keith Flint. In a new interview with NME, band co-founder Liam Howlett discussed the challenging process of getting back on the road following Flint’s death in 2019. “After losing Keith we couldn’t …

Last week, Flying Lotus unveiled his first single in two years, ‘Garmonbozia’. Meanwhile, in May, Apple Music revealed its top 100 albums of all time, including landmarks by Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, and Burial. A month later, the audio streaming service launched its Pride Around the World mix series, with The Blessed …

London’s Phonox has announced its line-ups for the Autumn season. Among other names, Batu, Optimo, Margaret Dygas, dBridge and Âme are billed to play.  Laurent Garnier, who announced last year that he was stepping back from touring just before releasing a new album, is also set to perform. Other artists calling …

Yaeji has shared a new track, titled ‘Booboo’. You can listen to it below.  The first new material from the artist this year, and only the second tune to land since her landmark debut album, ‘With A Hammer‘, arrived to critical acclaim in 2023. The single, which is available now, …

A new drum & bass-influenced adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is set to debut at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre next month. Directed by Stef O’Driscoll, the adaptation aims to celebrate Manchester’s long-standing connection to rave and electronic music culture, and will take in a soundtrack producer by …

Neffa-T is the latest artist in our How I DJ series, giving DJ Mag an exclusive insight into how he approaches his six-deck mixes. In this episode, Neffa-T breaks down his approach to layering and live refixing in a six-deck mix, creative use of the CDJ3000’s reverse function, and a …

Pre-pandemic, the majority of Faraone’s music was aimed squarely at the dancefloor. While holed up at home in lockdown, though, he made an ambient album, “which is something I never thought I would do, but people don’t get it because it’s not what I do normally.” As such, it never …

A significant number of UK music fans are currently buying fewer festival tickets, a new survey has found. Following the news this year that more than 40 UK festivals were pausing or ending their plans for a 2024 event due to rising costs and insufficient ticket sales, Pirate Studios conducted …

A new “hyperclub” is set to open in Ibiza next summer from the team behind Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. [UNVRS] — pronounced ‘Universe’ — will open in summer 2025 near the village of San Rafael. It’s the latest venture from international clubbing institution, The Night League, who took to social media this evening …

DJ, producer, label boss, promoter: Finn does it all. From unearthing gems for mixtapes to making his own emotionally gripping tracks, the Derbyshire-born artist utilises his digger’s mentality to share the club culture he loves, while gently poking fun at and revelling in the scene’s sillier proclivities. In the run …

Katy Perry has responded to reports around an investigation into the filming of her ‘Lifetimes’ music video in Ibiza. The video, released last Thursday (9th August), shows the US superstar dancing on the beaches of neighbouring Formentera and partying in the clubs of Ibiza.  However, some of the video’s beach-filmed …

London listening bar MOKO is set to close next month. The audio bar was launched by Rhythm Section founder Bradley Zero and producer Nathanael Williams in Tottenham last August. MOKO operated as a sister venue to the pair’s Peckham-based listening bar, JUMBI, which opened in 2022. MOKO is located on Tottenham’s …

Cornwall Council have launched a formal investigation into the crowd crush at Newquay’s Boardmasters festival last Friday (9th August) that resulted in a number of injured attendees. The surge, which reportedly left seven people hospitalised, is currently being investigated by the public protection unit of the local authority, as the …

Mochakk, Jay Mariani and Cesar Nardini have remixed Kings of Tomorrow’s 2001 classic, ‘Finally’, featuring Julie McKnight. You can listen to it below. The release, which lands on Defected Records, brings the founders of Brazilian label Doggauz together. The original track’s release was a turning point for Defected — a newly …

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s new collaborative ‘Missionary’ album is expected to arrive in November. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Dre revealed that the follow-up to Snoop Dogg’s 1993 LP ‘Doggystyle’, produced by Dre, will feature Sting, among other as-yet-unnamed guests. The new LP was first teased back in …

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, Verraco spotlights a selection of his current favourites, from emotional ambient drifters to mutant techno slammers, and much more besides