61% of emerging DJs feel “social media numbers matter more than musical skill”
A new survey conducted by the Pete Tong DJ Academy has shared its findings during a talk conducted by CEO Alex Tripi at the International Music Summit (IMS) in Ibiza today, April 2
Adam Toxic Unveils His Latest Melodic Techno Anthem ‘Awakening’
Adam Toxic has returned with his powerful new single “Awakening,” out now on Trip and Bass Records. Known for his expansive career across Europe and Asia and a deep-rooted pres
Insomniac Shares Lineup For Day Trip Festival 2025
Insomniac has unveiled the lineup for the 2025 edition of Day Trip Festival. Once a Sunday afternoon party at Academy LA, Day Trip Festival is now known as one of the West Coast’
Paul van Dyk Shares What Actually Matters in the Studio (Spoiler: It’s Not Plugins)
There’s a reason Paul van Dyk has remained relevant for three decades, and it’s not because he’s chasing trends. It’s because he stays locked into the things that actually
III Points Reveals 2025 Phase One Lineup
Miami’s famous III Points festival has dropped off its phase one lineup for 2025. Returning to the Mana Wynwood Convention Center for its 12th edition this October 17-18, the her
Red Pig Flower on Memory, Movement, and Making Music That Feels Like You
Red Pig Flower doesn’t wait around for inspiration to strike—she’s already moving. Her new album Practice Love, out now on Sound Of Vast, is less about chasing a vibe and mor
Man who claimed to “only be bringing sombreros” from Mexico to UK caught with £5.6 million in cocaine
A man has been jailed for 10 years after a bag he claimed only contained sombreros was found to contain £5.6 million worth of cocaine. According to the National Crime Agency (NCA)
Drake’s legal team says he has “nothing to hide” amidst UMG lawsuit
Drake’s legal team has issued a new statement after the rapper amended his complaint against Universal Music Group (UMG) last week. On Wednesday, April 16, Drake updated his 107-
Review: The Hitoki Saber Delivers Laser Combustion Without Losing the Ritual
Table of Contents The first time I fired up the Hitoki Saber, I had two thoughts almost immediately: this is extremely over-engineered in the best way possible, and yeah, this is g
What Makes the Legion Go S an Easy Pick for Magnetic’s Editorial Choice Award (Review)
Table of Contents The Lenovo Legion Go S marks a confident step forward in the handheld PC space. Lenovo refined the design from the original Legion Go, eliminating the detachable
East Anglian ravers needed for new research project highlighting the scene’s “hidden history”
Ravers in East Anglia are encouraged to take part in a new research project aiming to document the “hidden history” of the area’s rave culture. ‘Storm From The East: Rural
Locals crowdfund legal opposition to festivals in South London’s Brockwell Park
A group of local residents in South London calling themselves Protect Brockwell Park have crowdfunded more than £30,000 to launch a legal fight against festivals taking place in t
INTERVIEW: MYNRE Shares Insight Behind Blissful, Melodic EP ‘Heal’
Fresh off a standout run that’s included appearances on Lane 8’s Winter ’23 Mixtape, a debut on This Never Happened, and a 30-show tour touching down at venues like Brooklyn
Kode PinK Team Up With Parker Matthew For Summery Hit, “What If We”
With Summer right around the corner, Kode PinK’s new single “What If We” feels like a perfect compliment to the blissful feeling of the season.The duo have quite an interesti
How It Was Made: Polar Bears – Are You Ready? [tech house]
Polar Bears aren’t new to peak-time energy, but with “Are You Ready?” they went straight for the throat. Released on Dim Mak, the track is built for impact—tight drums, an
How It Was Made: Ward Andrews – Uncharted Course
Ward Andrews doesn’t make tracks that beg for attention. He builds slow-burning, emotionally detailed records that feel more like scenes than songs. “Uncharted Course,” the s
Ireland’s only vinyl pressing plant is now open for business
Anthem Vinyl, Ireland’s only vinyl pressing plant, has now started production. Kitted out with two record presses, Anthem Vinyl will cater to both independent and major label
Instagram’s CEO Finally Explained the Algorithm—Here’s What It Means for DJs, Artists, and Indie Music Pages
Table of Contents If you’re running a music page on Instagram in 2025—especially one that supports underground artists (ie; a record label) or you’re an underground artist yo
TRIBIT StormBox Lava Review: A Powerhouse of a Portable-ish Speaker
Table of Contents I love portable speakers. Being able to bring a speaker with me to a gathering with some friends is an instant way to turn a good hangout into a great one. Good p
Paul van Dyk delivers new album ‘This World Is Ours’: Listen
Already an icon and longstanding tastemaker in the electronic music landscape, Paul van Dyk has now delivered his first album in 5 years. The 30-track collection comes ahead of a m