Sónar issues statement on ownership: “We distance ourselves from any action taken by KKR”
Barcelona’s Sónar Festival has issued a statement after more than 70 artists spoke out against the festival’s ties to KKR, a private equity firm which has recently come under
Moonee Speaks on his Influences, Making Mistakes, and Inspiring Creativity
French DJ & producer Moonee just dropped his newest EP “Ghosts of Massilia” on his label Groovence, and we’re HUGE fans of it. Inspired by the past of Marseille and infu
Why the Alto TX412 Just Earned Our Editor’s Choice Award
Table of Contents There’s been a lot of interest in the Alto TX412 and the entire TX series as a whole this year, and the TX412 sits right at the center of that attention—espec
Glastonbury reveals new site map for 2025, expanding dance music areas
Glastonbury has unveiled a brand new site map for 2025, revealing a revamp of dance music areas including Silver Hayes, Shangri-La, Arcadia, and The Glade. The new map was unveiled
The Mixmag Lab to host rooftop party with SG Lewis and Denis Sulta in London this month
On Saturday, May 31, we’re giving SG Lewis’ Forever Days imprint the Mixmag Lab summer treatment it deserves by throwing a huge day party on the incredible Wagtail Rooftop
Johan Gielen releases tribute track ‘Beach Pearl (Robert’s Theme)’ for late friend and tour manager: Listen
Paying tribute to his late friend and tour manger, Johan Gielen unveils an emotive new single, entitled ‘Beach Pearl (Robert’s Theme).’ Taking listeners on the most emotive o
New music on our radar this week: ARCA, Nick León, yeule
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of ABSOLUTE. and Dot Major link up on new single as NIGHT manoeuvres ABSOLUTE. and London Gramma
Adiel gets real about artistic pressure and unfinished songs
Rome’s own Adiel returns with Nightride, a breakbeat-heavy single that unfolds more like a city-lit memory than a traditional club track. Released on [PIAS] Électronique, it fin
Why Adana Twins still build every track around emotional connection
Adana Twins return with Keep On Coming, a deep, melodic house track that brings Ocean Flor’s vocal warmth into focus and explores the softer edges of their sound. Out now via the
Vacation Manor Reflects On A Decade With ‘Back To Town’ EP
Photo credit: Nathan Grimes Vacation Manor has always written from a personal place, but this new EP goes deeper. Back To Town is out today on Nettwerk, and it marks a turning poin
Xbox and Audeze Just Dropped the Maxwell Flora—And It’s Straight Fire
Table of Contents There’s a new must-have piece of gear for gamers who care about both style and sound. Audeze and Xbox just teamed up for the third year in a row to drop the Max
Festival line-ups you might have missed: Recessland, Making Time, Strichka
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of festival line-ups you might have missed this week Manchester’s Green Island annonces full line-up for 2025 Manchester grassroots festival Green
bardz on pressure, pacing, and trusting yourself to slow down
bardz leans all the way in on hold me close, a raw, acoustic-led single that strips everything back and lets the emotion lead. It’s an open letter to his father, full of reflecti
The 15 Best Disco & Funk Tracks Of April 2025
Welcome to April and the 15 best disco & funk tracks of the month. Anoraak is back with a full-length LP, Tonique & Man are ready for summer with their new EP, and the le
Burn Energy and Mixmag announce the Burn Energy Tour 2025
This year, The Burn Energy Tour kicked off in April at Ibiza’s International Music Summit (IMS), with a club showcase and a panel discussion as part of the IMS programme. On
Legendary Detroit group 3 Chairs to perform “last ever” show this month
Legendary Detroit supergroup 3 Chairs – made up of Moodymann, Theo Parrish, Rick Wilhite, and Marcellus Pittman – are set to perform their “last ever” show this month. The
Mighty Hoopla says it stands against “unethical investments” of KKR
Mighty Hoopla has shared a statement regarding its ownership by Superstruct, whose parent company KKR has recently come under fire for having stakes in weapons manufacturing compan
Lexlay’s new album balances growth, gratitude, and global party energy
Barcelona’s own Lexlay marks a major milestone with the release of 20 Years of Music—a 10-track statement that captures the full arc of his journey so far. Rooted in tech house
Mike Candys talks growth, gratitude, and staying creatively grounded
Mike Candys returns to S2 Records with Make Some Noise, a peak-time electro house weapon designed for the mainstage. Packed with a driving bassline, big melodic energy, and his sig