Table of Contents Regardless of what level of a producer you are, you should probably have several ways to listen to the music you’re working on to see how it’ll sound in different contexts. Headphones are a great start, sure, but those usually have frequency curves built into them that impact the sound you’re listening[…]
With Innermost, Rich Mowatt—better known as Solarstone—ventures far beyond the club sphere to deliver what he calls his “most honest longplayer to date.” While his Pure Trance albums and recent singles like Shards and Hope have handled the dancefloor, Innermost offers space for risk-taking and reflection. From the opening moment of Shivelight, a track that[…]
A fiercely independent artist who focuses on releasing via Bandcamp, Romanian producer Gojnea76 has pioneered a new sub-genre with his unlikely marriage of styles, creating what has been described as a logical progression of house music. Braila-born Gojnea76 is noted for playing and producing music that is more extroverted and funk-laden. As the head of[…]
The global electronic dance music (EDM) scene is thriving with top DJs regularly performing at festivals and clubs across international borders. But behind every successful tour lies the ability to seamlessly travel from country to country without running afoul of immigration law. The U.S., with its thriving nightlife and major festivals like EDC Las Vegas[…]
Table of Contents In an era where vinyl has reclaimed its rightful place in the listening room, more and more collectors are seeking ways to showcase not just the sound of their records but also their beauty. Enter the Vylumi Flö, a hand-built LED display system designed specifically to turn your favorite colored or clear[…]
Table of Contents Your record collection says a lot about you, and part of the vinyl culture is displaying and sharing your records with the people you dig. As vinyl and home setups are becoming more popular so does the need to find more storage and display options beyond the standard crate. Enter the Petru[…]
ROHO, the LA-based producer and 3D designer behind the new LP Muscle Memory, leans into feel, motion, and real-time physicality across the project, especially on the standout cut “Just Out Of Reach.” Finger drumming, swing, distortion, and raw textures guide the track forward. But behind every decision is a curated toolkit of plugins that helped[…]
Across two decades of releases, Break has become one of drum & bass’ most respected figures by building his own sonic language: punchy drums, textured low-end, and a sense of balance between grit and musicality that never feels overworked. His work as a producer and label head through Symmetry Recordings has set a high bar,[…]
We’re excited to premiere the next release from Edu Schwartz, arriving officially next week via Magnetic Magazine Recordings. “Outta My Head” is his first original release on the label, following up his remix that landed earlier this year—and it’s a strong continuation of the direction he’s been heading. Edu’s had a consistent run over the[…]
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith lights up when you ask her about discipline. “Omgosh! Favorite topic to talk about!” she says, without hesitation. But if you’re expecting a strict set of rules or rigid schedules, you’ll be surprised. For Smith, discipline isn’t about limits. It’s about love. “I love practice!” she tells us. “It’s what I wake[…]
The French music streaming platform Deezer just pulled the curtain back on a pretty major issue—fraudsters using bots to pump up streams on AI-generated tracks. And we’re not talking small numbers here. According to the company, up to 70% of all AI-made music streams are fake. That’s a serious red flag, especially when you consider[…]
Table of Contents Do you really need another DJ Flash Drive? Every DJ these days has a drawer full of USB sticks, some ok, some crap, and most just sitting there because we treat them like disposable items. These are our figurative record boxes, but since MP3s and other digital files feel like Kleenex, we[…]
The iconic Polish Freedom Parade (Parada Wolności) returns to the streets of Łódź from 29–31 August 2025, promising three days of unfiltered rave energy, cultural expression, and one of the most stacked techno line-ups in Europe this summer. First launched in 1997, the parade quickly became a landmark cultural event, drawing tens of thousands of[…]
Table of Contents If you’re producing music and using Pro Tools, here’s a solid upgrade you’re going to want to check out. Dreamtonics just launched Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro 2.1.0, and the big headline is full Audio Random Access (ARA) integration with Pro Tools. That’s a pretty big deal if you care about speed,[…]
Angel City and Amy Wiles come together to offer a brand-new collaboration via Anjunabeats; unveiling ‘Dream Away’, an euphoric Trance production. The pair deliver a track where emotion and energy are effortlessly balanced, combining their musical strengths to bring a release that appears as equally suited for the dancefloors of the summer and playlists of[…]
Germany’s Time Warp has shared the full lineup for its annual fall festival in Mannheim. After its rip-roaring flagship event in April, the revered house and techno events brand will return to its longtime home under the industrial lights of Mannheim’s Maimarkthalle, inviting the genre’s premier selectors for a two-stage showcase on November 7-8. The[…]
Table of Contents Universal Audio has dropped something special for music producers — the brand-new Anthem Analog Synthesizer plug-in. Designed for creators who want powerful analog sounds without extra gear, Anthem brings vintage warmth and gritty tones straight into your DAW. Whether you’re building fat basslines or tweaking lo-fi echoes, this synth is built to[…]
The Netherlands’ Liquicity Festival has shared its full lineup for 2025. The long-running Dutch drum & bass camping festival is back home at Geestmerambacht, a nearly 500-acre greenspace located about an hour’s drive north of Amsterdam, near Koedijk, from July 25-27. Preaching a musical ethos that covers “the full spectrum of drum & bass culture[…]
The electronic music scene has evolved way past its underground roots. What started with dimly lit warehouses and DIY raves has now become a global movement. DJs aren’t just making music anymore—they’re building brands, launching companies, and shaping culture in a way that few other genres can match. Today’s top DJs are founders, curators, trendsetters,[…]
Table of Contents So V-MODA’s doing it again. This time with not one, but two new pairs of DJ headphones built to hit hard on stage and in the studio. If you’ve been watching V-MODA, you already know they’re not into halfway measures. Their latest drops—the M-100 PRO and the M-10—are about giving DJs at[…]
The new EP from New York and Florence-based producer Child Of draws from the past without getting trapped in it. Out now via SOL Records, Remover / At The Heart Level hits a rare balance: emotionally expressive but structurally disciplined, packed with texture but never overblown. The first track, “Remover,” leans on a classic “yeah”[…]
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