Img Cred: IK Multimedia The hardest part of getting low end right in a small studio usually has nothing to do with taste. It comes down to space, placement, and translation. Subwoofers promise extension, but they often introduce new problems – exaggerated lows, phase issues, or a setup process that feels like guesswork. The iLoud[…]
Armin van Buuren breathes new life into his emotive track ‘Sonic Samba’ with a powerful, trance-infused remix under his iconic Rising Star alias.
Imd Cred: The NAMM Show The 2026 NAMM Show is shaping up to include several major award ceremonies that highlight different corners of the music and pro audio industry. From live production and recording technology to artist recognition and retail excellence, these events take place across Anaheim and nearby venues during the week of NAMM.[…]
Eurostep return with ‘Freedom’, a new single out now on 303Lovers, and it lands as a clear statement of intent from the Los Angeles duo. The track leans fully into late-night club utility, built around forward motion, tension, and control rather than excess detail or dramatic arrangement shifts. From the opening bars, it signals exactly[…]
Images Courtesy Of Nickon Faith Press Nickon Faith has been moving steadily through the left-field corners of electronic music, and his new ‘Synthesis’ EP on Manual Smiles lands as another clear step forward. The project follows the momentum he started with last year’s ‘Digital Moss’ release on the same imprint, a record that earned support[…]
Iglesias returns to Sound D’Elite with his Pills N Thrills EP, landing on November 21 and marking his second release on the imprint. The project continues his rhythm-driven approach, pairing tightly structured percussion with club-focused energy across two originals, followed by a remix from Italian duo YOUniverse. It arrives after a steady run of releases[…]
Moog Diez steps into a unique creative space with this remix of Ibrahim Maalouf’s Will Soon Be A Woman. The record blends minimal house foundations with jazz accents, trumpet-driven phrasing, and a groove-first arrangement that sits right in the lane Moog has been shaping over the last few years. The remix leans into both the[…]
Armin van Buuren closes another monumental year for trance with the release of his ‘A State of Trance Year Mix 2025’, a 113-track journey through the genre’s most defining melodies, standout collaborations, and forward-leaning production styles. As always, the annual mix reflects the full spectrum of what ASOT represents, moving from uplifting euphoria to emotive[…]
Hospitality’s flagship drum & bass getaway Hospitality On The Beach returns to the shores of Tisno for its seventh edition, revealing its most ambitious and carefully curated lineup yet. Taking place from 1st – 6th July 2026 at the iconic Garden Resort, the festival invites a global family of ravers once again for five sun-soaked days and star-drenched nights on[…]
Art Basel Miami 2025 was a whirlwind of art, music, and late-night raving. From towering jet sculptures to marathon sunrise sets and festival adventures across Wynwood, this week felt like stepping into a living, breathing world of color and sound. Here is how it all unfolded for me. I kicked off Basel at Alec Monopoly’s[…]
Late Checkout is the new collaboration from Creeds and Neika, built from years of working together, trading ideas on the road, and shaping music in the small pockets of time that touring life gives you. Made In Paris came out of that rhythm, and it set the tone for a project built on instinct, high[…]
Richard McMaster has been shaping his sound through a mix of classical training, studio experience, and a long history with the UK electronic scene. That blend of theory and hands-on work shows up clearly on Ghosts of Jan Mayen. The two original tracks set a bar for how tight and focused organic house percussion can[…]
Portääl enters a defining moment in its evolution with the release of ‘Colossals’, the brand’s first-ever Various Artists album arriving on 5th December. In just two years, the project founded and shaped by Florenzо Hiäät has transformed from an experimental idea into one of the most forward-thinking creative movements in the trance and techno space.[…]
Alexis Grapsas has always approached music from a place of curiosity, and his work on Malice reflects that mindset. The score carries a sharp mix of tension and mischief that fits the series without leaning on familiar formulas. It marks another strong entry in a catalogue shaped by instinct and attention to emotional detail. Talking[…]
Two former partners and pioneers of modern trance have returned to the studio together with plans to release new music in 2025. After achieving success earlier this century, Svenson & Gielen are back to work after many years apart. Before dance music truly hit the mainstream over a decade ago, producers such as Sven Maes[…]
Anyone who’s danced under club lights until their eyeliner gave up knows that some tracks do more than fill the room. They flip a switch. “Push Play” is built for that switch-flip moment. The new bass house heater comes from DJ, violinist, singer-songwriter, and producer Esther Anaya with vocalist Parker Matthews. It could hit just[…]
Volkoder stepped into this edition of How It Was Made with a clear focus on character, rhythm, and movement. The Cama Cama EP leans into tight low-end work, detailed percussion, and a mix of analog and digital textures that shape each track’s identity. The tools and workflow behind the EP show how he balances straightforward[…]
Returning with the most uplifting of productions, Israeli duo ADD9 have teamed up with Barac and Maya Isacowitz on the release of ‘Calling.’ Bringing those feel-good vibes to life once again, Israeli duo ADD9 have teamed up with Barac on the release of ‘Calling.’ A trance pop record that oozes with energy from the start, both acts have come[…]
Chris Giuliano stepped into a new phase with out alive, a club-focused version built around tight low end movement, precise percussion, and a clear focus on how each element supports the peak time energy. He approached this one with a producer mindset shaped by years inside progressive and melodic territories, steering the record toward a[…]
Jump To These RØDE is back at it, cranking out another pocket-sized miracle for creators who want clean audio without the hassle of cables and complicated settings. The Wireless Micro available in either USB-C or Lightning is the latest addition to the company’s long-running mission to make content creators sound less like they’re shouting from[…]
As we enter one of the busiest seasons of the year, let’s listen to some of the best Disco & Funk tracks that November had to offer! This playlist will keep you moving and grooving while you prepare for the holidays and into the new year! Check out this month’s SoundCloud playlist Read Past Disco[…]
