Tel Aviv duo Hard To Tell—made up of Roy & Roi—have always made dance music with emotional depth, but their upcoming debut album Hidden Traffic is something even more personal. Set for release on July 25 via their own imprint, Vitrage Records, the LP draws from Detroit house, breakbeat, ambient, and raw analog techno to[…]
Josh Carter (Phantogram, pictured right above) and Justin Peroff (Broken Social Scene, pictured left above) have teamed up—not for a remix or a split single, but for something far more utilitarian: a sample pack. Chop Assembly, out officially as of July 18 via BandLab Sounds, is the result of a remote, cross-country collaboration built on[…]
The Los Angeles-based KOUSS is unique insofar as electronic dance music producers are concerned, in that his lived experience as a touring rock drummer signed to a major label informs how he approaches EDM as a songwriter and producer today. With an uncanny knack for crafting irresistible songs that have a wide appeal to both[…]
Since first stepping behind the decks in 2022, Cypriot DJ and producer ANGIE has quickly emerged as a singular voice in the island’s dance scene. A resident at Kesh Club in Limassol and a regular presence at key venues across Cyprus, she’s built a name on deep, emotionally charged sets that treat the dancefloor like[…]
UK jazz-house duo BOLDEN. return with their third single, Where are our voices., out now via Artist House. Built around a lost voice note, a question between collaborators, and an accidental vocal take, the song pulls from the kind of real-world spontaneity that’s quickly becoming a hallmark of the project. It’s the latest preview of[…]
Soundtoys has officially released version 5.5 of its flagship plugin bundle, introducing a new experimental reverb plugin called SpaceBlender, a full set of updated factory presets, and long-awaited resizable user interfaces across the suite. Alongside the update, Soundtoys is running a Summer Sale through August 5, with discounts of up to 75% on popular individual[…]
Since his early records on R&S and ZZK, Hermetics (aka Santiago Niño) has explored electronic music as a form of ritual and renewal. His work across labels like Multi Culti and Optimo Music leans into rhythm as a tool for transformation. On his new remix of Oora’s And Then, It Faded, Hermetics takes a moment[…]
Blonde Maze tends to write from the middle of the feeling. Not after it’s passed, and not from a polished distance. Her new album Second Sight came out May 23 on Enhanced Chill, and it’s one of those records that feels fully lived in. The project focuses on love, heartbreak, and emotional renewal, but it[…]
There are some tracks that shape an entire generation of producers. Hudson Mohawke’s “FUSE”, from his groundbreaking 2009 “Butter” LP, is one of them. Now, over a decade later, Italian creative director and producer Giorgio Fazio offers a uniquely personal reinterpretation in “FUSE (Jungle Flip)“, a truly wonderful homage to HudMo’s original, refracted through the lens of jungle,[…]
Trulli Audio is rolling out something nobody else has pulled off yet: a premium subwoofer that runs on battery and works anywhere, no install or generator needed. Launching July 26, the Trulli Bass50 Subwoofer brings serious low-end to your home, car, or live setup—wirelessly and with enough punch to satisfy DJs and audiophiles alike. Built[…]
Insomniac has unveiled the 2025 lineup for Apocalypse Zombieland. Helmed by the powerhouse promoter’s Bassrush brand, the doomsday-themed festival will return to Long Beach, California, this Thanksgiving weekend, November 28-29, for another bass-music-fueled bash on the banks of the Queen Mary Waterfront. Tapping performances from more than 90 artists across four stages, Apocalypse Zombieland’s 2025[…]
Insomniac has shared the 2025 lineup for its Pacific Northwest Halloween weekender, BOO Seattle. Back for its fifth edition in Washington, the two-night rave returns to Seattle’s WAMU Theater on October 31 and November 1, packing a spooky good lineup of performances from more than 40 industry-leading DJs across three indoor stages. With two more[…]
There’s something surreal about the moment you step onto the Salmo River Ranch, home of Shambhala Music Festival. The air feels different—dusty, yes, but there’s something euphoric in that feeling. Seeing the same layouts, decorations, and stages year after year, it suddenly hits you: you’re not just at a festival, you’re home. This summer marks[…]
JD Sports has rolled out four exclusive colorways of the New Balance 1000, a silhouette that first landed in 1999 and has only gained more traction in today’s retro-tech sneaker climate. Available now through JD’s Global Access platform, these new editions mark a return to early-2000s sneaker design with a sharp focus on layered texture[…]
Over the past few years, Dutch artist Raxeller has steadily been rising in the ranks of the Industrial Techno realm, amassing over two million plays on his music. Known for his powerful, dystopian sounds, Raxeller’s music and performances defy mainstream trends, delivering a raw, mechanical energy that sets him apart. His commitment to pushing the[…]
So you have finally decided to enter your peaceful and ‘into the wild’ era. I can totally relate because after watching that movie, I wanted to backpack, leave the chaos, and enter into self-care mode with trees too. So I did. Although the movie was based on a true story, life can be unpredictable for[…]
Verknipt ArenA 2025 has officially broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest laser show, unleashing an unprecedented 1,100 lasers across the Johan Cruijff ArenA. At exactly 23:50, during a specially choreographed show moment, the ArenA was transformed into a sea of synchronized light and sound, creating an explosion of colour, emotion, and unity felt in[…]
When you’ve owned over 1,500 pieces of hardware across two decades, you don’t just make music—you build ecosystems. That’s exactly what Italo Brutalo has done. His latest album Second Horizon, released via Berlin’s Suess Media, might be his most minimal to date, but it’s also the most intentional. Built entirely on a custom-built modular rack,[…]
Most people don’t expect a 64×64 pixel display to make their day better—but that’s exactly what happened when Tuneshine started showing up in home studios, offices, and bedside tables. Designed by Tobias Butler and assembled by hand in the U.S., Tuneshine is a square LED display that syncs to your Spotify, Apple Music, or Sonos[…]
Dutch duo Parallelle and French producer Nicolas Masseyeff are back with a new three-track EP on Crosstown Rebels, out July 18, 2025. Shake It Out marks their third collaboration on Damian Lazarus’s label, following 2023’s Renegade and 2024’s Surrender. The title track leads the release with a sharp, percussive club groove, while the B-side Everything[…]
Leon has officially joined the Factory 93 roster with his latest single The Snake, out July 18, 2025. The release has already been making waves after Chris Stussy played it during his Coachella set at the Yuma tent, sparking early interest from DJs and dance floors around the world. For longtime fans of Leon’s raw,[…]
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