Nyege Nyege Festival will return for 2024 under the theme Afrogalactic Carnival. The ninth edition of the Ugandan festival will run from 14th November through the 17th at a new location at the source of the Nile by Jinja. The theme will aim to highlight “future-forward music with ancestral traditions”, …
DJ Holographic’s debut album will be titled ‘House In The Dark’. Listen to the new single, ‘Gemini’, below. The latest track follows ‘Taurus‘ and ‘Aries‘, out in July as a 12-inch EP, making up the first part of the Detroit DJ’s first LP. Three more seasonal EPs are still to …
Avicii’s ‘Hey Brother’ has reached 1 billion streams on Spotify, almost a decade after its release. Watch a new interview with featured vocalist Dan Tyminski on the milestone achievement. Initially released in 2013 as a single from his debut album, ‘True’, ‘Hey Brother’ has become the fifth track by the late Swedish …
Glastonbury’s Block9 has announced the line-up for this year’s festival, including the return of its Genosys stage for the first time since 2019. Back after a five-year hiatus, the giant brutalist structure will resume its place in Block9 West with a forward-thinking line-up of local and international talent. Chicago luminary Honey …
Skrillex has released a new single, ‘Push’, in collaboration with Hamdi and TAICHU. Check it out below. The highly-anticipated track landed today (24th May) on Skrillex’s OWSLA imprint, having been originally premiered by Jyoty on Rinse FM last year. Watch a video of Skrillex playing the track live here. ‘Push’ marks the US heavyweight’s first collaboration with …
UNTOLD has announced a new wave of artists performing at its 2024 festival. Ahead of its ninth edition, which will take place from 8th-11th August in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the festival has almost completed its line-ups across four of the eight stages. New additions on the Galaxy stage include Stephan Bodzin (Live), …
SONOS has announced a long-rumoured set of wireless headphones called Ace. The new cans feature Spatial Audio, dynamic head tracking, lossless audio where supported, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and Dolby Atmos. Ace also feature the ability to connect directly to SONOS soundbars and use their acoustic modelling tech to create a …
Michael Bibi will bring his ‘One Life’ tour to Ushuaïa Ibiza this summer. Announced yesterday (24th May) via social media, the one-off show will mark the British DJ and producer’s first on the White Isle since announcing he was cancer-free. Bibi will be joined by a specially curated selection of guests on Friday 20th …
Chloé Caillet has teamed up with Nyra on a new single, ‘Last One For Today’. Check it out below. After launching her own SMIILE imprint with solo single ’12 Inch Acid’ in January this year, Caillet and London-based DJ, producer, fellow label head and Adonis resident, Nyra, present the second release on the …
Next Friday (31st May) we welcome Eli & Fur to DJ Mag HQ. Ahead of the release of their just announced album, ‘Dreamscapes’ — which is out September 27th — Eli & Fur will be dropping into DJ Mag HQ for a 60-minute set. Eli & Fur have also just …
DJ Mag has announced a new party at Soundcheck DC this July, headlined by WHIPPED CREAM. The Canadian DJ and producer will play at the downtown venue on Thursday 25th July, alongside a host of artists yet to be announced. Kicking off at 10PM until late, the party will showcase WHIPPED …
Lauren Flax and DJ Slugo have dropped a new EP, ‘Ghetto Shh / Get Up’, on Moveltraxx. Give it a listen below. Joining forces for the first time since their collaboration on Big Dope P’s ‘Work Move Shake’, the duo deliver two 140bpm belters infused with their signature acid and ghetto …
KAYTRANADA has revealed he will be releasing a new album in June. Titled ‘TIMELESS’, it will be the US producer’s third studio album and follow on from 2019’s ‘Bubba’. In social media posts, he revealed that recent singles ‘Lover/Friend’, featuring Rochelle Jordan, and ‘Stuntin’, featuring Channel Tres, will both appear …
Kassian will release their new ‘Supercontinent’ EP later this week on !K7 Records. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Yami’ below. Synthesised from their new hardware-heavy studio in a north-east London container complex, the duo’s second EP of the year – following March’s ‘Fleuron Drift’ – speaks directly from the …
Nemzzz has dropped a new single titled ‘ATM’. Watch the video below. The Manchester rapper has collaborated with producer Zel for the follow-up to his debut mixtape ‘DO NOT DISTURB‘, released this past March with lead single ‘L’S’. The new black-and-white video, directed by DonProd, documents 24 hours in the …
Suzi Analogue and Jlin have teamed up for a new single called ‘Nice 2 Meet U’. Watch the video below. The track, which Jlin produced from stems of Suzi Analogue’s ‘Stay Ready’, is off of the New Normal founder’s upcoming mixtape ‘ONEZ‘ for Disciples. Due out on 31st May, it …
LA Laura Paris is back with her new single, “Game Over.” It is an uptempo track with fierce electro-pop beats coupled with reflective lyrics, which deliver a nostalgic journey inside the dance floors of the contemporary flights of modern relationships. It’s a song dealing with sentiments of emotional resilience and …
Tham rocked Awakening Upclose this past weekend. Awakenings Upclose is an intimate, dance-floor-orientated festival that aims to create the perfect rave conditions. In intimate settings that dismantle traditional barriers, it’s time to meet eye to eye on the dance floor. Berlin’s Tham made his debut center-stage appearance this past weekend …
Lyas will release their debut EP, ‘Lazos’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Todo Nos Lleva’ below. The Buenos Aires-based duo – comprising Catriel Nievas and Sáccea – traverse a luminous palette of ambient and shoegaze on their inaugural release, arriving via independent Argentinian imprint, Nodo. Sculpted to evoke “sensory states …
Eric Prydz has announced the full line-up for his audio-visual [CELL] residency at Hï Ibiza. The DJ and producer has invited an array of guests to join him in Ibiza, including Adam Beyer — who will play six shows as a special guest — Ukrainian producer 8Kays, Airrica, ANNA, Cristoph, Eli Brown, …
Released via Big Toys Production, Terry Golder and Hevi Levi have joined forces for a new melodic house and techno track. Danish producer Terry Golden has been on a busy release schedule this year. In February, we reported his ‘Love Hurts’ release, which followed on from Magic, released in January. …
Another year-round the sun and another year of synths, samplers, and modules at their spiritual home, Superbooth. Berlin’s Superbooth has become an annual pilgrimage for music tech enthusiasts, producers, patchers, and the entire synth nerd community. Amidst the tranquil setting of east Berlin’s remarkably lush Wuhlheide Park, this one-of-a-kind gathering …
Belfast is getting its first-ever city centre Night Czar. Belfast One Belfast’s Business Improvement District (BID) has teamed up with the Cathedral Quarter BID and the Linen Quarter BID to appoint this new role in support of the developing the city’s night-time economy. The Night Czar’s role includes being the …
BBC Radio 6 Music has announced Change The Tune, a new programme aimed at raising awareness around the impact of online abuse on artists. The initiative will take place on-air, on its website, and on social media, where artists, presenters and mental health professionals will share their experiences and discuss …
4GB Festival in Georgia has cancelled its 2024 edition amid ongoing protests and political unrest in the country. The event announced its decision via social media yesterday, 16th May. “Based on the situation in the country, we consider it unjustified to hold a festival at this time,” organisers wrote on …
Indian label Qilla Records is celebrating 100 releases with new compilation, ‘Chakravyūh’, out next week. Have an exclusive first listen to Zequenx’s contribution, ‘Retrograde’, below. Named after a spinning wheel in Sanskrit, the label’s centennial release pays homage to a decade of nurturing and advancing India’s burgeoning electronic scene, told through the medium of …
When it comes to Rachiid Paralyzing’s restless strain of club music, the devil is in the details. His recent double EP for Artificio, ‘Mega Tempo’ is a labyrinth of intricate polyrhythms and highly-textured, babbling electronics, fitted together with the kind of meticulous precision best appreciated in the earlier stages of the rave. Based out of Barranquilla …
Noods Radio has begun raising funds to save its Bristol headquarters. Mickey Zoggs, the pub that houses the independent station, is at risk of closing its doors for good due to the lease ending. The platform has been told that it will need to buy the building if it wants …
Air have announced that their ‘Moon Safari’ Royal Albert Hall show will also be live streamed. The French electronic band are due to perform their seminal debut album in its entirety at the London landmark on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st May. A new partnership with DRIIFT will see the …
Josh Wink is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his legendary Ovum Recordings label this year. To mark the occasion, he’s announced a new EP and released its first single, ‘The Deepness’. The track – out tomorrow (17th May) – is taken from Wink’s forthcoming two-track EP of the same name, and features …
Ornery returns with another melodic house & techno remix via the label Revelation, this time breathing fresh energy into Trilium’s ‘Spread Your Wings’. Known for his prominent techno sound, Ornery continues to elevate his own creativity. Recently he’s dropped tracks includind ‘Sulfur’, a remix of Sundrej Zohar’s ‘Blackout’, and he …
Taking place in Skala Kallonis on August 3 & 4, Undefined Shapes II has announced its lineup. Electronic music fans gather for the second year of the festival on the Greek Island of Lesvos, situated in the northern Aegean Sea off the coast of Turkey. The festival takes place over …
Orbital are releasing a remix of Energy 52’s trance classic, ‘Café del Mar’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen and watch the music video below. Out 17th May via Superstition Records, the rework rounds out a new double-A package which sees the 1993 hit, written by Kid Paul and Cosmic …
Help Musicians and DJ Mag are launching a new programme aimed at supporting emerging UK artists in electronic music. The Electronic Music Award in Association with DJ Mag will provide 30 electronic music creators with a 12-month career accelerator programme, with each awardee receiving up to £3,000 toward a chosen …
Moonchild Sanelly’s latest single is titled ‘Scrambled Eggs’. Watch the video below. The South African artist has collaborated with producer Johan Hugo on the new track, ushering in her next album coming later this year. She shares the culinary inspiration for the track: “When I started staying in the GOOD …
No Bounds has announced its return for 2024 and the first acts on its festival lineup. The independent Sheffield event, which cancelled its 2023 edition citing the cost of living crisis and increases in production costs, among other reasons, will be back with its seventh edition on 11th October through …
DJ Dris drops his next afro house single, ‘Origins,’ through Born Digital Music. Born and raised in London, DJ Dris is best known for his electrifying sounds, which blend afro house, soulful house, and afro tech. Over recent years, he’s been building momentum as a producer with hard-hitting productions and …
Ghostface Killah has dropped his new album, ‘Set The Tone (Guns & Roses)’. Check it out below. The new LP marks Ghostface Killah’s 12th studio album to date, his debut release on the Mass Appeal imprint, and his first-length album release in five years, following 2019’s ‘Ghostface Killahs’. The 19-track …
Kyiv’s Strichka Festival has unveiled the line-up for its tenth-anniversary edition. The Ukrainian festival will take place at Strincka Factory on 18th and 19th May. The weekend event will see performances from the likes of Ben Frost, Enrica Falqui, Charlotte Bendiks, Marie K, Foa Hoka, and more. The theme for …
Spain’s Balearic Islands are set to introduce stricter drinking laws in a bid to crack down on “excessive tourism”. Under the expanded law, which comes into force on Saturday (11th May), popular areas including San Antonio in Ibiza, Playa de Palma and Magaluf in Majorca will be subject to new sanctions on …
Isaac Carter and Callum Asa have linked up for a new EP, ‘Both Sides’, on the former’s OCHI imprint. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Drift’ below. On their debut collaboration, the London-based producers tap into a cornucopia of club-wise sounds – from the deep house wares regularly shelled on Carter’s Rinse FM …
Bugzy Malone has released his new album, ‘The Great British Dream’. Out today (Friday, 10th May) via his own B. Somebody Records label, the 15-track record marks his first studio LP since 2021’s ‘The Resurrection’. The Manchester rapper describes the new album as a “blueprint” for anyone looking to empower …
Manami has released a new six-track EP, ‘Dreaming Still’. Marking the inaugural release on the Tokyo-born, London-based DJ and producer’s new label Virtual Myth Recordings (VMR), the EP explores breakbeat, drum & bass, sub-heavy basslines and euphoric melodies. Speaking about the record, the former DJ Mag Artists To Watch said: …
I. JORDAN has released their debut album, ‘I AM JORDAN’. Listen to it below. Out today (Friday, 10th May) on Ninja Tune, the 12-track record features contributions from Sister Zo, TAAHLIAH and Felix Mufti. It was originally announced in February with the sharing of the track ‘Real Hot N Naughty’, …
Richie Hawtin is set to debut a new live show concept at two festivals over the course of May and June. DEX EFX X0X will build on the concepts of his classic ‘Decks, EFX & 909’ series of compilations from 1995 to 2005, adding various new technological advancements into his …
Ghostface Killah has enlisted Method Man, Nas, Raekwon, and many more to appear on his new album. Slated for release on May 10th, ‘Set the Tone (Guns & Roses)’ will serve as the follow-up to the Wu-Tang Clan rapper’s 2019 album, ‘Ghostface Killahs’. Other artists with guest spots on the …
Significant Other is launching a new imprint, Pain Management, with the four-track EP, ‘When It Rains’. Have an exclusive first listen to the title track below. On his first full length release since 2021’s ‘RESIDUUM’, the Brooklyn-raised, Berlin-based DJ and producer delivers a suite of twisted floorfillers, served up with lashings of sub weight, …
Crystal Starr, an influential figure in the music scene, unveils her latest single “Too Late” with a blend of sincerity and introspection. With a voice that resonates authenticity and emotion, Starr invites listeners into a world where love is explored through personal experience and universal truths. At the heart of …
Kasra V has launched a new label, V-sion, which will kick off with the release of a new nine-track compilation. Set for release on 2×12″ vinyl and digitally on Friday, 14th June, ’10:10 Kasra V Presents 10 Years On NTS Radio’ celebrates Kasra V’s rise as a DJ and producer over the …
FKA twigs has been cast alongside Nicolas Cage in a new horror film, called The Carpenter’s Son. Directed by Egyptian-American filmmaker Lotfy Nathan, the movie places the story of Jesus’ childhood into a horror context, according to a report by Deadline. Shooting for the film begins this summer. “The Carpenter’s Son tells …
Canadian artist Aurelance is poised for liftoff with his new single, “On The Runway” (feat. James Tonic). The track follows his well-received debut, “Goodbye,” and showcases his talent for blending soulful vocals with infectious electro-pop beats. “On The Runway” is a rallying cry for anyone who’s overcome obstacles and emerged …
Ibiza Rocks has announced its summer 2024 programme. The 2500-capacity open-air venue, best known for its poolside parties, has announced a range of DJs set to grace the stage this summer, including Ben Hemsley, D Block Europe, Craig David, and more. To kick off the season, Jazzy will headline the …
KAM-BU has dropped a new single, ‘Bring Me Up’. Check it out below Out via the DnB All Stars imprint, ‘Bring Me Up’ stays true to KAM-BU’s sound-system-influenced style, layering drum & bass-influenced instrumentation over poignant lyricism. The new track follows his recent collaborative release with Jeshi, ‘In the Wind’, …
‘Analyze and Conquer’ is out now. Hailing from the Amazon, Brazil, but now based in Portugal, Raw Ideology recently appeared in our Show & Tell series to promote his previous release, Enemy of Myself. Raw Ideology, real name Fernando de Sá, has already established himself in techno’s hardstyle and popular …
Excelsior Ruth will release her eponymous debut EP later this week on High Priestess Recordings. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Dream Of Night (Drinkwater’s Dawn Return Mix)’ below. Marking the inaugural release on High Priestess, South London’s newest hotbed for cosmic club sounds, Excelsior Ruth delivers four spellbinding electronic transmissions, alongside a …
WDDS will release his debut LP, ‘Migration’, later this month on Hectare Discs. Have an exclusive first listen to the title track below. Following releases for Woozy and Accidental Meetings, as well as a string of transfixing EPs on his Hectare Discs imprint, the Manchester-based DJ and producer returns with his …
HoneyLuv has remixed Jamie Jones and AMÉMÉ’s ‘Pliva’. Out now on Cercle Records, the HoneyLuv remix “ups the ante” on the original track — which was released in 2022 — adding “rasping hi-hats, carnal drums and melodic synth flourishes to send the track skyward”. The remix follows recently released HoneyLuv …
Miami’s Club Space will close temporarily this summer for renovations. From 2nd June, the 2,000-capacity nightclub — voted No. 30 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs poll 2024 — will temporarily shut down to comply with various building adjustments called for by the construction work of the E11EVEN Hotel and …
Paramida’s Love On The Rocks is toasting its 10th anniversary with a new compilation. ‘Sky Is The Limit’ spans “classic house, prog and balearic influences” and brings together a slew selection of artists reflecting the idea of “chosen family at the heart of the label”. Massimiliano Pagliara and Fantastic Man, …
Elektron has announced the much anticipated Digitakt II, the follow-up to the hugely popular Digitakt sampler. The original unit became one of Elektron’s most popular products, in part for its lower price point compared to other units from the Swedish hardware manufacturer, but also for its great sound, creative features, intuitive …
Propellerhead has announced Reason 13, the latest update to the long-running and foundational music-making software. The latest version upgrades the software’s sequencer, redesigning it for a “faster workflow” and navigation. That speed has been a focus elsewhere too, with a new Edit Area, improved zooming and other workflow tweaks speeding …
Byron Yeates will release a new EP, ‘Time Machine’, later this week via Radiant Records. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Trip To Eclipse’, with Spray, below. Two years on from his debut solo release, 2022’s ‘Sweat Your Prayers’, the Galway-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer returns with its strobing four-track successor. Much like …
Jamie XX has announced a residency at London’s Venue MOT, running for ten consecutive nights from 16th to 25th May. According to the release, Jamie is collaborating with Venue MOT to create a bespoke space within the club. Each night will be 300 capacity and feature a different lineup of …
Raji Rags’ debut EP, ‘Congratulations’, is out now. Listen to the five-track record below. The London DJ, producer, radio host, OTIH label head and A&R shared the “experiment” behind the EP’s title in a new Instagram post yesterday, 30th April. “I thought it would be funny to trick social media …
NIKS is releasing her debut EP, ‘Milieu’, next month on Or:la’s imprint Céad. Listen to lead single ‘V2B’ below. The London DJ and producer first-ever release will feature four new tracks split into two moods. The first is inspired by the club and Carnival, while the second half shifts into …
Electronic music continues to grow the IMS Business Report 2024 reports. As the sun sets on another electronic music get-together on ‘the island,’ the annual IMS Business Report has now been published. The main takeaways at a glance. The global electronic music industry grew by 17% in 2023 to reach …
Glastonbury’s electronic music-focused area Silver Hayes has revealed its music programme for 2024. More than 150 acts are set to play across four stages over the course of the weekend. The previous WOW stage has been replaced by a new indoor area called Assembly, while there will also be a …
TSHA has shared a new single, ‘Sweet Devotion’. Listen to it below. Out now through Ninja Tune, the track features vocalist Caroline Byrne and is built around catchy piano stabs. Speaking about about the new cut, TSHA said: “I’m so excited to be releasing my new single! It’s been such …
This is the story of Dutch DJ/producer Mason and US rapper Princess Superstar’s chart-smashing hit, ‘Perfect (Exceeder)’. A mysterious online bootleg of Mason’s 2006 dance instrumental ‘Exceeder’ and Princess Superstar’s 2005 track ‘Perfect’ inspired both artists to officially release a mash-up, which broke into the charts worldwide. We discover the inspirations …
Dr. Rubinstein has released her debut EP, ‘Rubi’s Acid Spa’. Listen to it below. Comprising three tracks, it marks the Berlin-based DJs first-ever release, and arrives via her newly launched label, Uppers & Downers. Speaking about the release, which channels the high-energy acid techno of her DJ sets, she said: …
With Spotify’s new policy of demonetizing all tracks with under 1,000 streams, Attack has launched a playlist to help bring attention to music not getting heard. When Spotify announced its new demonetization policy on April 1st, it seemed like an April Fool’s stunt. But it isn’t, and the streaming behemoth …
Her Nice Too will release his debut EP, ‘Simple Guy, Big Town’, next week via Reveries. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Via Regina Elena’ below. After being shelved back in 2018 when the Rome-based DJ and producer decided to focus on other projects, it seemed unlikely that the demos from ‘Simple Guy, Big Town’ …
Portugal’s Neopop festival has announced a final wave of acts performing at its 2024 edition. Taking place from 8th-10th August in Portugal’s Viana do Castelo, additions to this year’s line-up include Reinier Zonneveld, Joseph Capriati, Enrico Sangiuliano, Jennifer Cardini, Klangkuenstler, and Chris Liebing who will go b2b with Luke Slater. The festival will also welcome …
Field Maneuvers has revealed the full line-up for its 2024 edition, set to run from 16th to 18th August at a secret location in Norfolk, England. The three-day “no frills rave” will welcome back big-hitters Ben Sims, Josey Rebelle, TAAHLIAH, and Tash LC, alongside debut sets from Deena Abdelwahed, LCY, Djrum, Jurango, and Regis. Other artists performing across …
One Shot Sampler, OSS, is a standalone plugin designed to “help you find the joy in your one shot collection”. Song Athletics’ first plugin, One Shot Sampler, allows you to access and trigger your samples quickly and easily. It’s easy to use. Simply locate your samples, write a melody or …
DJ Holographic has launched a brand new label, Through The Veil, with the mystical single, ‘Taurus’. Hear it below. Out today (26th April), the track pays homage to the vibrant grooves of the ‘60s Detroit funk scene, which DJ Holographic – real name Ariel Corley – was raised on. Alongside last month’s single ‘Aries’, ‘Taurus’ forms part of the musician’s new …
Tiffany Calver’s landmark four-year run on the Radio 1 Rap Show established her as a DJ at the top of the rap game. Alongside showcasing her passion and knowledge on the airwaves, she’s toured with Drake, hosted club nights with Little Simz and AJ Tracey, and launched her No Requests …
Actress has announced a new album for Smalltown Supersound, ‘Statik’. Set for release on 7th June, the 11-track album sees the English electronic musician exploring themes of meditation and transcendence, which he introduces on the first two singles released this week. Listen to ‘Dolphin Spray’ and ‘Static’ below. The album …
A-Trak is the latest artist in our How I DJ series, giving DJ Mag an exclusive insight into his creative use of scratching, looping, hot cues, FX and much more. Winning the DMC World Championship at the age of 15, A-Trak has often been hailed as one of the most …
Ghoulish will release a new single, ‘Arc Flash’, via Left, Right & Centre later this week. Have an exclusive first listen below. The Manchester-based DJ and producer plunges into deeper, darker percussive zones on his first music since December’s debut EP, ‘Weekends Good Will’. Landing via Left, Right & Centre, ‘Arc Flash’ is a real dancefloor …
Belfast-based DJ and producer Micky Quinn is no stranger to lighting up international dancefloors. From iconic residencies at Pukka Up in Ibiza and Ministry of Sound in London to sharing the stage with titans like Stormzy and Chase & Status, Quinn has carved a name for himself as a driving …
Silva Bumpa will release a new EP, ‘What About The DJ?’, on Locked On Records later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Passion’ below. Spurred by his love of northern rave and bassline, and talent for channelling it into bumper-sized productions for labels including ec2a and Hardline, Silva Bumpa has …
K-Lone will release the first instalment of his new double EP project on Aus Music next month. Have an exclusive first listen to the lead single ‘Give It Up’ below. Coming off the back of releases for Vitamin D Records, High Praise and Wisdom Teeth (which he runs alongside childhood friend Facta), Brighton-based K-Lone returns …
A record-breaking number of votes have been recorded in this year’s Top 100 Clubs poll, coming in from 229 territories, with ravers as far flung as Vanuatu, Guadeloupe, Bhutan and Greenland having their say. Almost 40 countries supply venues this year, making it perhaps the most international list yet. The top …
Hï Ibiza has been voted the World’s No. 1 Club in our annual Top 100 Clubs poll for the third year running. Top 100 Clubs is a celebration of the world’s definitive dancefloors, ranked entirely by votes from DJ Mag’s global audience. This year, a record-breaking number of votes have come …
Los Angeles, California Power, the enigmatic force in hip-hop and R&B, returns with his latest single, “Wasabi,” igniting a firestorm of passion and creativity in the music world. With his debut album, One Love, making waves and his unique blend of rap and R&B captivating audiences worldwide, Power is set …
Suzi Analogue has announced a new mixtape, ‘ONEZ’. Slated for release 31st May, ‘ONEZ’ features appearances from King Britt, Jlin, NAPPYNAPPA, INVT, Blu, and JAIALAI. You can listen to ‘NICE 2 MEET U ft. Jlin’ and ‘Best 16 [BLU version] ft. Blu’ below. The mixtape is the follow-up to the Miami-based …
Stevie Cox will release her new EP, ‘Jecht Shot’, later this week via Remmah Records. Have an exclusive first listen to the title track below. Having notched up releases on Duality Trax, EPM and Optimo Music (home to her February debut solo EP, ‘Expansion’) already this year, Glasgow-based DJ and producer keeps …
Bamao Yendé will release a new EP, ‘Polizia Romantico’, later this month. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Tornado 360’ below. On the heels of 2023’s boisterous ‘TXI TXI’ EP, the Paris-based DJ and producer serves up a new hip-swinging suite of bass, garage and afrobeats baked in a romantic R&B glow. Flexing his …
Tongue In The Mind, the new band formed by Juliana Huxtable, Jealous Orgasm and Via App, are set to release their debut EP on PAN. Out on 17th May, the self-titled record takes in four tracks, including the previously released ‘Pretty Canary’, which opens the EP and marked Tongue In …
Japanese hardware manufacturer Akai has partnered with AIR Music Tech to develop a new plug-in inspired by dub sirens. Designed to emulate the classic sound of dancehall and reggae sound systems, the plug-in allows users to create customisable sirens, and control the echo, reverb and feedback associated with the sound. …
Nas is set to mark the 30th anniversary of his classic debut album ‘Illmatic’ with a tour later this year. Taking him across the UK and Europe through October and November, the tour will see him play the album live in full, with 15 dates scheduled across Finland, Sweden, Denmark, …
A new documentary about Avicii is set to premiere at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. Organisers of the New York-based film festival revealed the list of films set to debut at the event this year, with I’m Tim, directed by Henrik Burman, featuring among them. Clocking in at just over …
A new survey has found that Gen Z are listening to more vinyl, CDs and cassettes than any other age group. The study, carried out by the UK’s biggest vinyl packaging firm Key Production, found that 59% of surveyed 18-24-year-olds reported listening to physical music releases. This was a significant …
The Barcelona native is bringing his All Night Long concept to his hometown of Barcelona. After a big 2023, which saw Bastian released on Eats Everything’s imprint Edible, premier party brand elrow Music, Detlef’s Issues, YAYA’s Tamango Records and Tamango Xpress – he shows no sign of slowing down. Bastian …
Faithless have announced their upcoming tour, and confirmed that new music is coming “soon”. Returning after an eight-year live hiatus, the legendary English electronic act will embark on a four-date run this June culminating with a homecoming show at London’s Roundhouse. The ‘Champion Sound’ tour will make stops in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam, and …
Faithless have announced their upcoming UK tour, and confirmed that new music is coming “soon”. Returning after an eight-year live hiatus, the legendary English electronic act will embark on a four-date run this June culminating with a homecoming show at London’s Roundhouse. The ‘Champion Sound’ tour will make stops in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam, …
Black Decelerant, the duo of Khari Lucas aka Contour and Omari Jazz, have announced their debut collaborative release via RVNG Intl. The pair will release ‘Reflections Vol. 2: Black Decelerant’ on 21st June. The album which represents the second volume RVNG’s ‘Reflections’, a series of contemporary collaborations by the celebrated Brooklyn …
Martin Garrix, Timbaland, Laurent Garnier and Grace Ladoja and among the first speakers to be confirmed for this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). Having welcomed 500,000 global visitors in 2023, the world’s largest club-focused conference and electronic music festival returns to the Dutch capital from 16th to 20th October this …
Portishead’s Beth Gibbons has shared a new single, ‘Reaching Out’, alongside an interactive video. Check it out below. The new track is lifted from Gibbon’s debut solo album, ‘Lives Outgrown’, which was announced last February and features work recorded over a decade. It’s said to be Gibbon’s most personal work …