Table of Contents I didn’t expect to spend this much time talking about a laser bong, but here we are. The Hitoki Trident V3 showed up in my setup a few weeks ago, and it’s been one of the most reliable pieces I’ve used since. It’s a high-tech smoking device that actually makes sense once[…]
Sickick’s new single, Worlds Apart (Dark Side Mix), sets the tone for his upcoming Remnants: Dark Side project—and it’s clear right away that he’s stepping out of the melodic pop-influenced terrain he covered on the last record. This one hits harder, moves faster, and brings a sharper edge to what’s always made his production style[…]
Irish producer and composer Kormac has spent the past decade blurring the lines between electronic production, orchestral composition and screen scoring. From his early days as an MPC-wielding DJ to collaborations with everyone from Irvine Welsh to full symphony orchestras, his output has rarely stood still. Recent years have seen him take on major soundtrack[…]
Martron isn’t playing characters or chasing flash. He’s building connection. Whether it’s with his audience, his collaborators, or the emotional backbone of a track, the LA-based producer has a rare knack for staying grounded while leveling up. His latest EP, Resurgence, blends cinematic textures and genre-bending energy with a message of personal reclamation—and that same[…]
With economic instability on the rise, many people are feeling the squeeze in their wallets this year. Cutting back on expenses like festival tickets may become an unfortunate necessity, but that doesn’t mean the good times have to end, especially when times are already stressful. With a little thinking outside the box, ravers can make[…]
Liquid Stranger’s WAKAAN Music Festival has shared its 2025 lineup. The experimental bass maestro’s famed label will bring its annual four-day camping festival back to Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas, this October 2-4, inviting performances from a deep roster of label talent and the scene’s best low-end selectors. On top of two headline sets from[…]
Bonnaroo will return in 2026. After severe rain and flooding forced the Tennessee festival to cancel its remaining two days of programming last month—its second weather-related cancelation in five years—organizers revealed they were considering giving the long-running event a year off next year. Today, they’ve confirmed via social media that Bonnaroo will be back home[…]
Monstercat regular WHIPPED CREAM has returned to the label with “collide,” a commanding club release that adds another layer to her diverse sonic catalog. The track arrives in tandem with her stacked summer schedule, which includes headline sets at Tomorrowland Belgium and Shambhala Music Festival, further establishing her role as a festival mainstay. “collide” opens[…]
Insomniac has locked in the full lineup for Dreamstate SoCal 2025. The festival giant’s flagship trance event will celebrate 10 years in the scene upon its return to the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach, California, this November 21-22, hosting more than 70 total performances from the most storied artists in the genre and other[…]
Table of Contents It should be no surprise that I, as a melodic house producer, am a big fan of PML. There’s a reason why countless melodic, deep, and progressive house producers cite them as their favorite preset and sample company – they release often, and everything they release is top quality. And now, one[…]
There’s a level of pressure that comes with filming a live set at a war memorial with no power, no shelter, and no safety net—but UTOPIA make it look like second nature. For their latest hybrid live performance, the Serbian duo didn’t just pick a striking location. They committed to it, hauling a full analog and[…]
At a dimly lit vinyl bar outside Tokyo’s center, pool cues hang framed above the table. Each bears a nameplate, but only one belongs to an American: Brandon Silverstein. The placement tells a story that goes far beyond billiards prowess—it captures years of relationship-building between Silverstein’s S10 Entertainment and Japanese entertainment powerhouse Avex Inc. This[…]
At Magnetic, we’ve always believed that creativity thrives in balance. Sure, I love being deep in the studio or wrapped up in a good DJ set, but getting outside—really outside—is where I reset. The trails, the trees, the silence between the birdsong… it all opens up headspace I didn’t even know I needed. That’s why[…]
We Belong Here is bringing its boutique festival experience back to New York City, touching down in two of the Big Apple’s most scenic locations this fall. After its 2024 Central Park debut, the Miami-born house and techno festival is back with two NYC festivals for 2025, set to transform both Central Park’s Wollman Rink[…]
Table of Contents It’s been a challenging journey for artists and the music industry at large since streaming services began to dominate music distribution over a decade ago. Revenue from album sales has plummeted, and an overwhelming amount of music has flooded the market without any restrictions, leaving consumers lost in waves of garbage. Your[…]
Table of Contents I’ve spent enough time with portable dab rigs to know when a product’s marketing actually holds up. The Peak Pro 3DXL avoids feeling like a flex piece or a gimmick. It comes across as a practical, well-built upgrade for anyone who takes concentrates seriously. You get the precision of a lab tool[…]
Table of Contents I’ve tested a lot of webcams over the years, and very few have left me as surprised as the EMEET PIXY. It’s a dual-camera, AI-powered 4K webcam that retails for $159.99—and while it’s not flawless, it does quite a bit right for the price. From autofocus speed to AI tracking and flexible[…]
Table of Contents AlphaTheta just dropped Chordcat, a compact groovebox that’s here to flip the script on how producers build chord progressions and spark ideas. It’s portable, powerful, and packed with features that actually help you create music—not just make noise. After a sold-out debut in Japan, Chordcat’s now available worldwide. From casual beatmakers to[…]
Table of Contents Most clothing reviews don’t need this much context. But when a brand like Jungmaven builds its entire model around regenerative materials, localized production, and a mission that’s as much environmental as it is aesthetic, it deserves more than just a fit check and a few fire emojis. This summer drop landed on[…]
In the world of music, the word “underground” is considered by many to be a cliched, overused marketing tool that artists are too quick to use as a descriptor for their paint-by-the-numbers SoundCloud uploads. Rarely do modern independent artists embody the experimental, do-it-yourself aesthetic that characterizes many musicians who have cultivated a small but loyal[…]
Turner Club return with “Stronger“, their sophomore release on Turner Club Music, and it’s four tracks that continue their poetic dialogue between the dancefloor and the inner world. Building on the themes and emotional architecture of their debut “Hearts and Minds”, the new EP showcases a duo fully committed to storytelling through groove, synth, and soul. Long[…]
