Above Img Cred: Jean-Baptiste Mondino Sébastien Tellier opens a new phase of his career with “Thrill of the Night,” an electronic disco release taken from his upcoming album Kiss The Beast, out January 30, 2026 on Because Music. The collaboration brings together Tellier, Slayyyter, and Nile Rodgers with production support from Oscar Holter and SebastiAn.[…]
I remember the first time I strapped on that yellow Sony Sports Walkman loaded with a Def Leppard cassette tape, it was pure adrenaline that made riding my little Burton Elite 140 through the trees that much more magical. Not much has changed except the genres I listen to and the kit I listen to[…]
At A Glance Quantization in Ableton Live 12 gives you a practical way to refine timing without losing the musical identity of your performance. When you understand how these tools behave, you can strengthen the relationship between your drums, percussion, bass and chord work in a way that feels intentional rather than rigid. Timing becomes[…]
A great song is much more than a snapshot of the era in which it was released; it continues to evolve and morph as it inspires listeners, new and old, to discover it through the years. Paul van Dyk found this sort of magic way back in 1994, delivering a timeless trance anthem that still[…]
Astropolis Records closes out the year with a major milestone. The label is releasing a ten-track compilation that brings together long-time collaborators and new partnerships to reflect a decade of steady growth and community. The project arrives on December 5, 2025, and includes exclusive material from Rone, KiNK, Belaria & Madben, Mézigue & Swooh, Oniris[…]
Jump To These Sections Every producer hits moments when ideas slow down and progress feels blocked. These periods can create pressure, frustration, and doubt if you treat them as isolated problems that need instant solutions. A more effective way to Overcome Creative Block comes from building a lifestyle that supports your work long before you[…]
Rave Rae’s new EP hit the platforms this month, and it lines up with a moment where he’s been pushing himself to take bigger swings in his sets. The conversations around risk, crowd attention, and how DJs adapt to shifting expectations run through a lot of what he’s thinking about right now. Talking with him[…]
Cercle Festival returns to the National Air and Space Museum of France in 2026 with its most ambitious edition yet. Derek and the team expanded the event to three days, increased capacity, and pushed the scenography into new territory, building on the momentum of their instantly sold-out 2024 edition. This year’s programming stretches across 44[…]
With the announcement of his new album DO YOU, Felix Raphael is opening up about mental health while also sharing a look into the technical decisions that shape his sound. The record, out now on [PIAS] Électronique, follows the release of the earlier singles including “Creation (no matter how far I go),” a track that[…]
Benedikt Schmidt loves the diverse forms of artistic expression. He sees art as a vital necessity. For him, art is not only a form of escapism, but it also carries the wonderful promise of making the world a better place. In creative ways, it can spark social developments, criticize conditions, enable resistance, and bring about[…]
Welcome back to our monthly roundup of standout melodic techno tracks. This new edition of our Melodic Techno Chart features 15 of the most compelling releases from across the genre, highlighting what makes each one hit and spotlighting the artists behind them. November’s list includes anthems from genre heavyweights like Anyma, Solomun, Mathame, Kasablanca, Massano, and[…]
HEDD Audio; who created the Hedd Type 07 A-Core Monitors, which recently took home an editor’s choice award, has released CTRL, a dedicated software system that brings centralized control, calibration tools, and workflow management to all MK2 monitors and BASS subwoofers. The platform gives engineers a single place to manage tuning, alignment, and system behavior[…]
Art Basel Miami 2025 returns with its most expansive schedule yet, bringing together global DJs, visionary artists, and boundary-pushing cultural experiences across the city. These are the ten events guaranteed to define your week. December 2 to 3 — The Wellness Oasis™ at Reserve Miami Seaplane Base For a grounded start to Art Week, The[…]
Cercle has unveiled the full lineup for its third edition of Cercle Festival at the National Air and Space Museum of France, now spanning three days, May 22–24, 2026. Set against the museum’s legendary aircraft and rockets, this edition promises an unprecedented fusion of cultural heritage, cutting-edge electronic music, and audiovisual artistry. Following the sold-out 2024 edition, which[…]
Black Friday may be over, but the deals are still plentiful. Some of our favorite production software brands still have incredible deals running as we enter Cyber Week. If you’ve been looking to upgrade your VST arsenal this holiday season, then you’ll be bound to find something incredible at one of these sites (many of[…]
For the final house chart of 2025, we’ve lined up a variety of styles for the taking. Including a a pair of remixes of Culoe De Song which you can file away under lower tempo, afro-house. Then there’s GOME’s four track E.P. on Heist Recordings and we’ve included all four of them in the chart.[…]
Nanoleaf rolled out a wide set of Black Friday deals this year, and it lines up well for anyone who wants their studio to feel a little smoother and easier to work in. The connected essentials line sits between ten and thirty percent off, which covers bulbs, lightstrips, Shapes, Lines, and the new Blocks system.[…]
All Images Courtesy Of Senheiser Sennheiser rolled out a wide set of Black Friday discounts this year, covering wireless headphones, wired reference models, and accessories. The MOMENTUM 4 Wireless leads the lineup with a major price cut down to 199.95 from its standard 449.95. This model includes active noise cancellation, long battery life, a foldable[…]
Above Image C/O Magnetic Magazine Recordings’ Artist Discognition Spotify promotion feels crowded and confusing from the outside, but once you understand how releases actually move through the system, it gets a lot less mysterious. Spotify is basically one huge recommendation machine. It watches how people interact with your songs and then decides who else should[…]
Above Img Cred: Geoffrey Hubbel Cercle Festival locked in its full 2026 lineup and confirmed a three day return to the National Air and Space Museum of France from May 22 to 24. The team expanded the event into a full weekend this year, building on the momentum of the sold out 2024 edition that[…]
Jack Lazarus returns this Friday with a new remix of Dave Leck’s Floodgate, landing on our label with a clear sense of direction and a production method shaped by steady development. His rise during the past year included a major step in April when he won the Anjunadeep remix contest, which helped draw attention to[…]
