(photo credit: Credit: Thiago Daher) Porto-based Brazilian producer and DJ Marcal releases Enchant & Deceive on Enemy Records on September 26. The five-track EP with a digital bonus marks his third outing on Dustin Zahn’s label and follows a May debut on Donato Dozzy and Neel’s Spazio Nero, with a Key Vinyl release slated later[…]
Table of Contents Every mix contains resonances. These are frequencies that poke out too much and can make a sound harsh or distracting. Many producers respond by applying a narrow EQ notch to eliminate the issue. This approach looks precise, but the result often sounds worse than the original problem. Instruments lose fullness, vocals lose[…]
Table of Contents We’ve reviewed numerous headphones at Magnetic Magazine from a variety of angles over the years. Some get tested in the studio during long production sessions, while others do so while DJing, traveling, or checking mixes between systems. Every pair we write about gets used in real workflows, not just on spec sheets.[…]
Table of Contents After two limited runs that sold out instantly, Telepathic Instruments has officially launched Orchid worldwide. Available now at telepathicinstruments.com, the device has already been hailed by TIME as one of 2025’s Best Inventions and quickly became one of the most talked-about new tools in modern music production. Co-founded by Kevin Parker of[…]
Table of Contents The first look set expectations. I like gear that looks clean on camera and in a booth, and the matte black with a controlled red accent hit that mark for sure. I noticed the compact fold right away. It made me more likely to throw the headphones in a bag for a[…]
Dutch techno powerhouse Reinier Zonneveld has released his latest single, In De Olie, on his own label Filth on Acid. The release follows his debut at #22 in this year’s DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, marking a major milestone in his career and a celebration of his growing influence across the global electronic scene.[…]
Berlin-based duo GHEIST have always found success in the liminal space between club rush and emotional release, crafting live-electronic journeys that could be experienced as films or as raves. On “Flowers & Guns“, their new collaboration with Ukrainian melodic house visionary 8Kays, that emotional bandwidth expands even further with an elegant fusion of indie dance tension[…]
As Balance Croatia has just announced it mouth-watering line-up for its return to Tisno’s The Garden, following it’s highly acclaimed and sold-out debut edition this August (widely reported as one of the best festivals of all time from both the attendees who travelled all over the world, plus the DJs, press, and organisers), I wanted[…]
Supermodel and genderless advocate Elton Ilirjani further proved his role as a fashion disrupter, concluding Paris Fashion Week Womenswear SS 2026 with a striking street-style photoshoot featuring the boundary-pushing designs of PoetLab by Giuseppe Iaciofano. The Albanian American model, known professionally as HANKO, used the high-profile closing moments of PFW to champion the London-based luxury[…]
Attawalpa’s new record Experience, out September 19 via Thurston Moore and Eva Prinz’s Daydream Library Series, finds the London-based South American artist expanding his sound into something vivid, unpredictable, and alive. The album arrives in a Dolby Atmos mix mastered by Dyre Gormsen, marking a first-of-its-kind release for the label and a bold statement from[…]
Native Instruments has announced the release of the Traktor MX2, a next-generation two-channel DJ controller designed for performance-focused artists at every level. Compact yet powerful, the MX2 combines hands-on control with deep integration into Traktor Pro 4, offering a straightforward setup for both newcomers and seasoned DJs who need a portable, club-ready solution. Bundled with[…]
Table of Contents Visual tools in music production are powerful while learning to trust your ears in mixing, but they can also be misleading if relied upon exclusviely. Many producers become overly focused on EQ curves, spectrum analyzers, and metering, shaping sounds to look “right” rather than listening to what truly works. The reality is[…]
Table of Contents Image Creds: Jasper ten Tusscher Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has announced its completed lineup for 2025, confirming another landmark edition that stretches across five full days of music, culture, and community. From October 22 to 26, Amsterdam will once again become the center of the global electronic music scene, hosting over 3,300[…]
The analog emulation masters have done it again. With the Trident Mk III, Cherry Audio resurrects one of the most overlooked giants of early-’80s analog synthesis (Korg’s original Trident) and reimagines it for the modern studio with stunning depth, warmth, and usability. Originally released in 1981, the Korg Trident was a marvel of its time: a[…]
Prospa is back on CircoLoco Records with “Love Songs,” a soulful, high-energy house record featuring Berlin-based vocalist Kosmo Kint. The track leans into 80s-inspired production while maintaining the punch and precision that have defined the UK duo’s sound. Built around a rich vocal hook and warm analog textures, “Love Songs” feels equally at home on[…]
Electronic music has long been defined by its subgenres – house, techno, drum and bass, dubstep – each with distinct BPM ranges, production techniques, and cultural contexts. DJs and producers built careers by mastering specific sounds, and audiences knew what to expect when they walked into a techno night versus a house party. But in[…]
The Wild Violets have truly pulled out all the stops with their glittering new single, “Sweet Redemption”, out now on The Disco Express. Built on a foundation of deep funk grooves, shimmering guitar riffs, and lush vocal harmonies, the track perfectly encapsulates the band’s ethos: a fusion of vintage disco flair with forward-thinking production. It’s a[…]
The Midnight have made a career out of turning nostalgia into something that feels alive in the present, and their new single Runaways keeps that tradition moving forward. Out now on Ultra Records, it pairs the duo with multi-platinum songwriter Bonnie McKee, who adds a striking lift to a track already built for big stages[…]
Audified has introduced MultiDrive PRO, a plug-in designed to place twelve of the most iconic stompbox tones directly inside a DAW. Instead of juggling multiple pedals or expensive hardware, producers and guitarists can now access fuzz, distortion, overdrive, and boost tones modeled to match the feel and behavior of their original hardware counterparts. MultiDrive PRO is[…]
Justine Skye is back with another dance-driven release, sharing her new single “YAP” via Warner Records. Produced by Channel Tres and Baby Tate, the track continues her pivot toward house and electronic-leaning sounds, showing the same energy that’s fueled her recent run of festival-ready singles. A Confident Step Into the Dance Era “YAP” wastes no[…]
Louie Vega’s All My Love, the soulful house collaboration with Robyn first released in 2022, is back in the spotlight with a new set of remixes on Nervous Records. The track, which won DJ Mag North America’s “Best Track” the year it debuted, was originally part of Vega’s Expansions In The NYC album and quickly[…]
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