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Faithless celebrate 30 years of ‘Insomnia’ with special 12-inch vinyl release

Faithless mark three decades of their legendary anthem Insomnia with a brand-new 12-inch zoetrope vinyl, released exclusively today for RSD Black Friday 2025 via Sony. Although the track already earned iconic status, this anniversary edition brings a fresh collectible that mirrors the original 1995 Cheeky Records sleeve while showcasing new rotating artwork inspired by the[…]

Tame Impala Shares New “Wild World” Rendition Inside a Moving Limousine

Photos Courtesy Of Telepathic Instruments Telepathic Instruments launched its new series, In the Back Seat, with an intimate performance from Kevin Parker recorded inside a vintage limousine rolling through Los Angeles. The debut episode features him exploring a soft, reflective version of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World” using Orchid, the songwriting tool he designed and developed[…]

Ableton Live 12.3 Adds Local Stem Separation and Workflow Upgrades

Ableton Live 12.3 rolled out with a set of updates designed to streamline real project workflows. After going through the new tools, the theme is pretty clear. Everything points toward quicker decisions, tighter sound design, and fewer technical interruptions while you move through sketches or full arrangements. The new bounce options, A/B device comparison, Splice[…]

The Voiceover Gallery Future-Proofs Studio with Audient’s Immersive Solution

The Voiceover Gallery, one of the UK’s leading voiceover and dialogue recording studios, has installed the Audient ORIA with the optional Dante card in its main mix room at the company’s Soho, London complex. The new setup marks a step forward in the studio’s move toward immersive and surround mixing. “We’ve been pushing toward immersive and[…]

Arturia AstroLab 37 Brings Full Performance Power to a Compact Keyboard

Arturia packed a serious amount of power into the new AstroLab 37. After going through the full spec sheet and feature breakdown, what stood out to me immediately was how much of the flagship AstroLab ecosystem they managed to fit into a small, travel-friendly unit. The full sound engines, the preset architecture, the macro workflow,[…]

Iceland Eclipse Festival Reveals Third Contact Programming

Iceland Eclipse announces its next phase of programming for 12-15 August, 2026, with festival passes and accommodations back on sale. Framed by Hellissandur’s glaciers, craters, beaches, and waterfalls, and capped at 3,333 guests, Iceland Eclipse creates an immersive, close-knit setting for discovery and connection around Iceland’s last total eclipse until 2196 – uniting music, art,[…]

Need a New DAW This Black Friday? Hit’n’Mix Has You Covered

We’ve had a close eye on the forward-thinking music production company Hit’n’Mix for several years now. They sit at the very cutting edge of the intersection of AI and music production, and their flagship DAW, RipX DAW, is one of the most fascinating digital audio workstations that we’ve ever come across – a platform that[…]

How It Was Made: Edo Van Breemen – Keeper (Mutant + Horror Score)

Edo Van Breemen built the Keeper score through a very hands-on process that leans fully into physical recordings, custom sample instruments, and a workflow shaped by his remote studio near Vancouver. The film asked for a sound that felt rooted in place, so he focused on acoustic sources that mirror the environment shown on screen.[…]

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Watch: Tiësto delivers stunning intro to Dreamstate trance set

Hot on the heels of a new single and album announcement, Tiësto further cemented his return to trance during his weekend stop at Dreamstate in Long Beach, CA. The dance music icon has the entire industry enthralled as he returns to the sound and style that helped propel him to stardom. Long before Tiësto took[…]

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Johan Gielen returns to Airscape alias for stunning new album: Listen

After three decades devoted to trance and its powerful energy, Johan Gielen has returned to one of his aliases for a beautiful new album. Dedicated to the loss and memory of his long-time friend and tour manager, Robert Sanders, Gielen has delivered a delicate and driving release. It is hard to believe that it’s been[…]

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Watch: Tiësto returns to trance at Dreamstate SoCal

Causing quite the frenzy, legendary DJ and record producer Tiësto returned to his trance roots during a special live performance at Dreamstate SoCal on November 21st, 2025. Returning to his roots in the most emphatic of manners, legendary DJ and record producer Tiësto has performed his most highly-anticipated set to date, with a dedicated trance[…]

STS9 Marked A New Chapter With Their First Album In Ten Years, Human Dream

STS9 closed out 2025 with Human Dream, a release that marked a major moment for a band that built its identity on long-form exploration, community, and live performance. The project arrived on November 21 through 1320 Records and landed after ten years without a full-length studio album. The group approached this record with a calm,[…]

How Darius Syrossian Turns Risky Track Picks into Peak Moments

Darius Syrossian has always treated DJing like a living, reactive craft. You can hear that mindset all over his new Hot Creations release, a two-track EP built for packed rooms and sharp shifts in energy. Both cuts carry the hallmarks of his approach: direct, groove-first, and shaped for those moments when a crowd is ready[…]

AIAIAI Announces Black Friday 2025 Deals With Up to 30 Percent Off

AIAIAI opened its Black Friday sale with a wide range of solid price drops across its headphones and portable monitors. The sale runs from November 20 through December 1 and feels like one of the more practical chances this year to update a setup without overspending. AIAIAI tends to hold its pricing pretty steady throughout[…]

How It Was Made: T & Sugah, Grace Barton – “The Speaker”

T & Sugah are closing out a huge year with a track that hits with purpose. “The Speaker” pushed their sound into new territory while holding onto the high-energy club presence that has turned their sets into reliable highlights across festivals and tours. Grace Barton’s vocal brings lift and presence, and the way it sits[…]

Sekora Chill Begins a New Chapter for UOAK and His Label Family

UOAK has officially launched Sekora Chill, a new imprint under the Sekora name dedicated to softer, more reflective shades of electronic music. The label made its debut on November 21 with Malibu, a sunlit single that captures the easy flow and coastal calm of California. Built around smooth guitars, indie-leaning vocals, and a breezy rhythmic[…]

How It Was Made: Mosimann & Tribbs – HALO

Press Images C/O: Pierre Daschier Working on HALO gave Mosimann and Tribbs a chance to bring their studio chemistry into an actual release after months of traction from the Dream Track format. The project moved from a fun creative experiment into a full record that had its own pulse, its own shape, and a clear[…]

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Tiësto drops ‘Bring Me To Life’ and confirms new album is coming: Listen

Tiësto has officially introduced his next creative chapter and set up his forthcoming album with ‘Bring Me To Life,’ out now on Musical Freedom. Dutch producer/DJ Tiësto has opened a fresh creative era with ‘Bring Me To Life,’ which doubles as the first look into his upcoming album. The track, featuring the vocals of FORS,[…]

ABEL Launches Laundry Label with “Slow Steady”

ABEL marked a major milestone with the launch of her new imprint, Laundry Label, alongside the release of her debut single “Slow Steady,” which landed on 14 November 2025. The launch connected her work as a DJ, producer, and vocalist with a larger vision for new spaces that spotlight emerging voices in house and indie[…]