ASOT Reveals Vietnam and Hong Kong as New Destinations for 2026
The globally beloved trance brand A State of Trance (ASOT) is expanding its 2026 calendar with two major events in Asia. The festival will arrive in Hong Kong on 12 June 2026 and m
Armin van Buuren & Lilly Palmer drop ‘Ayi Giri / Dopamine Machine’ EP: Listen
Armin van Buuren and Lilly Palmer have officially joined forces for the first time, releasing a new double-single titled ‘Ayi Giri / Dopamine Machine’. Moreover, the two-track
VSNZ Winter Arc Returns to the Swiss Alps for 2026
Scenic alpine festival VSNZ Winter Arc has announced its return to the Swiss Alps for March 6–8, 2026, bringing a three-day electronic music experience to the breathtaking mounta
David Cloyd Releases Remixes of Standout Album Cut “Cage Of Water”
David Cloyd’s return to the wider indie music conversation has unfolded with unusual clarity and momentum. It’s clear that his hiatus only fueled him further. After more than a
Donner’s DHP Series Is One of the More Interesting Piano Previews Going Into NAMM 2026
With NAMM opening next week, I have been paying closer attention to instruments aimed at real home use rather than stage-first designs scaled down for living rooms. That is where D
Blastoyz Calls Out DJ’s That Refuse to Play After Him
Widely known for his high energy psy-trance signature sound described as “future-psy”, Blastoyz recently went to social media to describe how he felt other DJ’s were treating
Ultra Resistance Buenos Aires 2026 Unveils Stacked Underground Lineup
Ultra Music Festival has officially revealed the Phase 2 lineup for its return to Buenos Aires on February 14-15, 2026, and for fans of the dark, driving, and melodic, the RESISTAN
Empire Music Festival 2026 Brings Multi-Genre Music Experience Back to Guatemala
Guatemala’s premier multi-genre event, Empire Music Festival (EMF), has officially announced its return for 2026, bringing its signature blend of electronic, Latin, and live musi
James Kennedy Drops Tech-House Single ‘Try Again’ on Hexagon Records
Screenshot DJ and producer James Kennedy starts 2026 with ‘Try Again‘, a sharp tech-house rework of Aaliyah’s 2000 classic. The track is out now on Don Diablo’s label, Hexa
Festival Culture Is Evolving — and Josh Pele Is Quietly Leading the Next Wave of Live Experiences
Festival Culture Is Evolving — and Josh Pele Is Quietly Leading the Next Wave of Live Experiences As music festivals continue to expand in scale, something unexpected has happene
JUJO explores the realms of funk, disco and house on powerful new “Currents” EP
It’s a groove-rich journey from the Australian powerhouse producer Australian producer JUJO might just be one of the best-kept secrets in electronic music, but his new Currents
Magnetic Magazine’s Artists to Watch in 2026
Cover image courtesy of ALLEYCVT. The new year is in full swing, so let’s see just who’s poised to make it theirs. We’re already a few weeks into 2026, but it’s been a quie
Tape B and Levity Announce Co-Headline Summer Program Tour for 2026
Two of the biggest names in current bass and electronic music are linking up for a major co-headline run. Florida-based producer Tape B and Chicago electronic trio Levity will hit
Disclosure Bring Their Live Show Back to North America in Spring 2026
Hope everyone is enjoying their January — and even more so with the news that beloved British brother duo Disclosure have announced a 14-date live spring tour across North Americ
FabFilter Pro-C 3 Finally Feels Like the Compressor We’ve Been Waiting For
I’ve spent a lot of time inside FabFilter compressors over the years, and Pro-C has always been reliable, but with Pro-C 3, it finally feels like they leaned into character witho
Melbourne Instruments Brings Deep Logic Pro Control to ROTO-CONTROL
Melbourne Instruments has rolled out advanced Logic Pro integration for its ROTO-CONTROL motorised MIDI controller, answering one of the most consistent requests from users since t
The Importance of Selling Digital Merchandise in Today’s Musical Ecosystem – A Conversation with Payhip
In the past, merchandise usually meant solely physical items. Vinyl, CDs, cassettes, clothing, posters, other creative branded things (skateboards, fidget spinners, action figures,
6 Physical Merch Creation Platforms Producers Should Know About in 2026
Recently, we spoke about digital merchandise. Now, let’s talk physical. You may not think it, but physical merch is still one of the easiest ways to get your artist brand out the
Avantone Pro Targets Studio Accuracy With the CLA-Sub Subwoofer
When new studio subwoofers get announced, I usually scan for one thing first: signs that the design team understands why engineers are skeptical of subs in the first place. The new
David Mayer on Belonging, Club Culture, and Real Scenes
With News Flash, David Mayer returns to SONARA for his third outing as a founding artist on the imprint. Landing on January 9, 2026, the single reflects a period of transition and