SEBS and Sohail close out the year on MoodCollective with Nah, a high-impact club record that signals a new chapter for both artists. Landing on December 12, 2025, the release marks their debut on Nicole Moudaber’s MOOD sublabel and arrives as the final MoodCollective cut of the year. Built around a rolling groove and a[…]
Native Instruments has a reputation that works against them and in their favor at the same time. They release some of the best software-based instruments in the game all the time (like, they have an insane release calendar every year of VSTs and Kontakt libraries). But when it comes to hardware, they’re a bit more[…]
Talal steps into a new chapter on White Rose Records with Delta and Thrilla, a focused two track release which dropped on December 26. The EP builds on the direction he has been carving across labels like Renaissance and Spectrum and shows a clear attention to detail in how each idea develops. The title track[…]
2025 was quite the year for music. Before we turn the page to 2026, let’s take one last look at some of the albums that made this year so special. You may remember that I did one of these lists midway through the year – some of those albums will be on this list as[…]
The legendary bass music label VISION has just hit their 20th anniversary, and they’re celebrating in style – with a massive compilation. What began as a space for bass music pioneers Noisia to explore ideas without compromise has, over two decades, evolved into a platform defined by ambition, meticulous sound design, and long-term thinking. The[…]
Sidechaining in Ableton Live 12 gets talked about constantly, but most explanations stop at the same surface-level walkthrough. Load a compressor, select a kick (if you need a few more great kicks, check out the free sample pack we made with Black Octopus), dial in some settings, and move on. That approach works, but it[…]
Eli & Fur’s Air (Remixes) lands as a year-closing release on NYX Music, but the real spotlight here falls on Discognition. Selected as a top winner from the duo’s official remix competition with Audius, Discognition’s version reframes “Air” through a lens that feels patient, controlled, and quietly confident. Rather than pushing for immediacy, Discognition leans[…]
Mathame’s work has always extended beyond the mechanics of DJing. Their sets, visuals, and pacing reflect a broader creative posture shaped by life outside the club, from personal relationships to moments of stillness and recalibration. That perspective has become increasingly visible in how they approach the booth, favoring space, restraint, and emotional continuity over constant[…]
For DJs and producers, what you wear ends up mattering more than people admit. Long studio sessions, late nights, load-ins, travel days, and cramped booths demand clothing and footwear that hold up without calling attention to themselves. That is where the P.F. Flyers x Engineered Garments Grounder Slip-On lands in a very natural way. This[…]
Fosi Audio has built its reputation on doing one thing very well: delivering straightforward, well-engineered audio gear that prioritizes performance over hype. Their December Holiday Sale leans into that same philosophy, offering meaningful discounts across amplifiers, DACs, and system bundles that actually make sense for real-world listening setups rather than flashy, one-off deals. Running from[…]
Image Credits: InMusic inMusic has entered the main Holiday Sale period for 2025, shifting from the Black Friday surge into a structured set of December offers across AIR Music Tech, Akai Professional, BFD Drums, Moog Music, and HeadRush FX. The seasonal promotions run through the end of the year, giving producers a clear window to[…]
There is a clear difference between DJs who chase what is circulating and those who listen for what lasts. Rod Brito has always fallen into the second category. His selections and productions tend to prioritize structure, emotional pacing, and long-term resonance over immediate impact, which has quietly shaped his presence on dancefloors for decades. That[…]
STATE approach club music as something shaped through proximity, shared rooms, and long nights spent alongside other DJs rather than through distant online exchange. Originally from France and now based in London, the duo developed their sound inside a tight local network, where regular booth sharing and in-person feedback played a direct role in how[…]
One of the things I underestimated for years as a producer was how much lighting affected my ability to stay focused during long sessions. I went through phases of overhead lights that felt exhausting after an hour, desk lamps that created glare on screens, and RGB setups that looked good for photos but felt distracting[…]
When people talk about party speakers, the conversation usually drifts toward volume first. That makes sense, but it misses the bigger picture of what actually makes a system work in real life. Portability, battery life, durability, and how easily everything connects end up mattering just as much once the music starts and no one wants[…]
Table of Contents Above Image Cred: Courtesy Of Magnetic Magazine Recordings’ Artist Discognition. Product Image Cred Courtesy Of Respective Brands If you are an artist trying to stay visible online, you already know social media can feel like a second full-time job, and having access to social media marketing tools for music producers can really[…]
For nearly a decade, III Points has treated sound system design as a core part of its identity, not an afterthought. Every stage at the festival has been powered by L-Acoustics for eight consecutive years, establishing a consistent technical foundation across the site and positioning Mana Wynwood as a testing ground for new approaches to[…]
Native Instruments and iZotope have officially launched their 2025 Holiday Sale, offering a combination of free plugins and tiered discounts across their catalogs. Running from December 15, the promotion is positioned as an end-of-year upgrade window for producers, mixers, and DJs looking to expand their toolkits while also lowering the barrier for newer users through[…]
Table of Contents I have spent years trying to get a dependable headphone monitoring chain that I can trust across laptops, travel setups, and late-night sessions, and the problem never fully went away. Headphones remove room variables, which helps, but they also exaggerate stereo separation; they push me into second-guessing the low end, and they[…]
Dreambus combines deep hypnotic bass with lush, emotional lead vocals Returning with a seriously deep, hypnotic and undeniably beautiful two track EP, Stranger / Visions, London-based producer and DJ Dreambus, shares a masterclass in atmospheric and rhythm-focused deep melodic house. More than just a pair of club tracks, this double-sided single showcases a cinematic production[…]
Armin van Buuren reworks his emotive piece ‘Sonic Samba’ into a full-bodied trance anthem with a new Rising Star remix, bringing the track from its acoustic origins back to the dancefloor. The remix dropped via Armada Music and arrives as an exhilarating reinterpretation that bridges Armin’s recent explorations with his classic trance roots. Originally featured[…]
