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Unity Vega releases debut album ‘Two Sword’

Music PremieresMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Two Sword by UNITY VEGA “Two Sword” is the debut album by Unity Vega. Following the head-spinning UV1 EP, the album goes deeper into something earthier, more emotional and personal….

Victor Calderone and Avision relaunch the NY-based imprint Matter+

NewsMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Renowned US DJ, Producer and Label Boss Victor Calderone’s 20+ year track record speaks entirely for itself. Considered by many an influential and inspirational talent, Victor has entertained millions of…

IMS Business Report: Dance Music industry valued at $11.3 Billion

Featured Music PremieresApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023

IMS Ibiza, the thought-leadership platform for culture, education, industry and wellness in electronic music, announces today full details of the annual IMS Business Report 2023. Presented live (Wednesday 26th April) at the IMS Ibiza summit…

Étienne de Crécy announces “Flashback” tour

NewsFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023

The French legend will perform vinyl only sets at a series of clubs in Europe and the UK, giving audiences a peak inside his record collection. “I am not a…

Mix of the Week – Black Cadmium

Featured House MixesJanuary 4, 2023January 4, 2023

RRFM • Radio Radio · RRFM • GLXY w/ Black Cadmium • 21-12-2022 Recently released on Amsterdam’s Radio Radio, RRFM.NL, this duo hailing from Rotterdam are working with second hand…

Kollektiv Turmstrasse has announced his new “YAP” EP with an exclusive video

Music PremieresJuly 4, 2022July 4, 2022

Kollektiv Turmstrasse has released his new EP, YAP, the 3-track-release marks the first new material since 2019, presenting an ever-evolving sound that channels the legacy of the artist’s dancefloor savvy roots combined with…

Sydney’s Music For Change launches their first charity event

AustraliaFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022

Music For Change, the Eora (Sydney) based record label run by Andrew Wowk and Jessica Tassone, is expanding into the event space to raise money for worthwhile causes while spotlighting…

French disco and electro, Blazers has released ‘Traffic Lights’ on Skint Records

Music PremieresFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022

French disco and electro house maestro Blazers returns to Skint Records with ‘Traffic Lights’ released on 4 February – the first delicious taster of his forthcoming ‘Live At The Fitness…

Beatport launches The Beatport Plan, a new $9.99/Month subscription tier

NewsDecember 15, 2021December 16, 2021

Beatport has unveiled today The Beatport Plan, a new pricing tier for their popular subscription service that gives aspiring and professional DJs access to millions of the best electronic music…

Mix of the Week – Slam presents Autonomous

MixesDecember 15, 2021December 22, 2021

Our Mix of the Week is handed to none other than Glasgow’s finest selectors from Soma and Avoidant Records bosses with Slam’s new mix under their electro alias Autonomous. The…

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk

Music Premieres NewsNovember 15, 2021November 15, 2021

In-house selector Andrew Wowk drops 20 MUST have tracks from the last 8 weeks. Get your crates ready! London Modular Alliance – Black Powder [Applied Rhythmic Technology] https://www.junodownload.com/products/london-modular-alliance-portable-sanctuary/5185760-02/ Funky, chunky,…

The Crystal Method return!

Music PremieresNovember 9, 2021November 9, 2021

In the fall of 2018, The Crystal Method (TCM) released its sixth studio album and first body of work helmed solely by Scott Kirkland with The Trip Home. The Crystal…

London based collective Natural Selection launch new label

UKSeptember 22, 2021September 22, 2021

London based collective Natural Selection mark their 10 years since their inception with the launch of their label, kicking things off with this exquisitely curated 23-track VA compilation. NS001 brings together some of the…

Roland X BPM Supreme apparel collection in celebration of Roland 909 Day and the iconic TR-909 Rhythm Composer drum machine’s 38th anniversary

Fashion FeaturedSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Roland & BPM Supreme have introduced an exclusive apparel collection in celebration of Roland 909 Day and the iconic TR-909 Rhythm Composer drum machine’s 38th anniversary. This collection is available…

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk (August)

Music PremieresSeptember 1, 2021September 1, 2021

Our resident crate digging writer, Andrew Wowk, drops 15 essentials you might have missed in August. Flaty – Say It [ANWO RECORDS] https://anworecords.bandcamp.com/album/railz Jittery, bass-heavy juke drums combine with heady,…

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – July

Music PremieresAugust 6, 2021August 6, 2021

Our in-house selector Andrew Wwok looks back at 10 essential tunes you missed in July Aural – Desire (Fabrice 4AM Mix) [Rebirth Records] https://rebirthrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/ciao-italia-generazioni-underground A quintessential piece of 90’s piano…

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – May

Featured Music PremieresJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021

In another round of “must-haves” our in-house selector Andrew Wowk scours the promos for 10 essential tracks you might have missed in May. Planetary Assault Systems – Bolt [Token] https://planetary-assault-systems.bandcamp.com/album/say-it-loud…

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk (April)

Music PremieresMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Our resident crate digger, unearths 10 essential tracks you might have missed in April Simoncino – Afrikan II [Just Jack Recordings] https://hotmixrecords.bandcamp.com/album/simoncino-stay-with-me-ep Deep, organic drums, reverbed chants, and chugging low…

Mix of the Week – B12

Featured MixesMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

Our Mix of the Week heads in an electro IDM twinge fest with duo B12, recorded for the Dekmantel Podcast. The B12 story started back in the early nineties when…

WATCH: The New Romantics documentary

NewsMay 5, 2021March 22, 2022

Electronic music has many roots in previous generations before it and the New Romantic era is no stranger to the use of Synths, electronic drums and the eventual rise of…