Roscius shares a stunning adaption of the Balafon A gorgeous new project full of sunshine and organic vibes – we’re loving Roscius’s stunning and unique “No Falla B.” This isn’t your run-of-the-mill organic house album, that’s for sure. Released on Nomadic Recordings, this record throws you into a glorious, instrumental journey, and it’s unlike anything[…]
Table of Contents I’ve mentioned it before, but with so many companies dropping new products constantly, it’s rare to find something that actually reinvents the wheel. How many new reverbs or sequencers can really offer something different from what’s already been available for the past decade? It feels like we’ve been cycling through the same[…]
Electronic beats have fueled workouts for decades, but at Chicago’s Faces of Fitness festival powered by BLOOM, instead of your playlist supplying the pump-up jams, it’ll be fan-favorite DJ Sam Feldt. Returning to River North this July 26-27, the two-day health and wellness festival has unveiled a headline performance from the top DJ and producer,[…]
Legendary Parliament-Funkadelic singer George Clinton has filed a lawsuit against his former business partner Armen Boladian, claiming that he “capitalised” on Clinton’s success. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, March 11, at Florida District Court, accuses Boladian of “fraudulently obtaining the copyrights to approximately 90%” of Clinton’s discography. The suit alleges fraud, breach of fiduciary duty,[…]
ARC Music Festival is returning to Chicago’s Union Park across Labor Day Weekend, August 29 to 31, this summer. The 2025 line-up has now been revealed, featuring a stacked bill of Chicago legends and international house, techno and bass music heavyweights. Read this next: How ARC Music Festival’s global appeal is uplifting Chicago’s world class[…]
Bristol nightclub Motion has issued an update on its future just months after revealing that its lease is set to come to an end in 2025. In November, the club urged for support to prevent its closure, writing in a statement: “Despite our heartfelt request for a lease extension and to purchase the property, the[…]
Barry Can’t Swim is releasing his second album, ‘Loner’, via Ninja Tune on July 11. New single ‘Different’ is out now, a stuttering club track which feels on the brink of collapse, with chopped breaks, searing synths, agitated vocals and a heavy, rolling bassline. It follows on from the release of ‘The Person You’d Like[…]
Bar Shaked’s Move Me EP has been out for a little while now, and its impact is starting to settle in. The release, which blends deep melodic elements with rhythmic energy, reflects years of growth and refinement in his production. But for Bar, the journey doesn’t stop with a single release. He sees music as[…]
Table of Contents Ableton just dropped Live 12.2 Beta, and if you’re an Ableton-enjoyer, this update hits hard. We’re talking about huge updates to Auto Filter, new filter types, next-level modulation options, and brand-new ways to bounce audio right inside Live. Plus, some serious improvements to devices like Roar, Meld, Resonators, and more. If you’ve[…]
East Lothian vinyl pressing plant Seabass Vinyl has been recognised as the first carbon neutral plant in the UK, Resident Advisor reports. The firm – which opened in October 2023 as Scotland’s first-ever vinyl pressing plant – has been officially certified by carbon offsetting initiative Carbon Neutral Britain, and hopes to become “the most sustainable[…]
New York nightclub The Brooklyn Mirage has added new safety protocols after two people were found dead and another was allegedly kidnapped when leaving the venue in 2023. The Bushwick club closed for the winter season in November 2024, and is due to reopen on May 1, 2025, with heightened safety measures both “inside and[…]
Julie Bergan is a superstar in her own right. She’s topped over 900M streams, performed at Coachella alongside Alan Walker, collaborated with David Guetta, R3hab, and even shared stages with the likes of Dua Lipa and Justin Bieber. In 2023, Bergan took control of her creative journey by founding Karate Records and partnering with Sony[…]
Table of Contents Unique effect plug-ins are often hard to come by… It’s not often that I’m able to stumble upon something truly unique, a plug-in that takes existing techniques and re-packages them in an entirely creative, unique way. A reverb is a reverb, for example. If you buy a reverb, you know what you’re[…]
Is this your first time attending a major festival like Ultra Miami? Are you feeling nervous that you might not be fully prepared? Worried you’re forgetting something? Don’t worry, EDM Maniac has you covered. We’ve compiled a list of the top 11 essential items you should pack to ensure a smooth and unforgettable festival experience.[…]
Aphex Twin has curated an “original playlist” for streetwear brand Supreme after teaming up on a collection of clothing. The 191-track playlist, titled ‘Aphex Twin: [mostly mellow] for Supreme’, was unveiled yesterday, March 11, comprising mostly chilled, low-tempo selections. The playlist features the likes of Azymuth, Burial, Tangerine Dream, Squarepusher, Brian Eno, Ragga Twins, Actress,[…]
Hiatus Kaiyote have made an urgent call for information about the whereabouts of their music equipment after being robbed of “tens of thousands of dollars” worth of gear. The Melbourne-hailing band posted a statement on Instagram yesterday, March 11, explaining that they were robbed in Preston, Victoria, over the weekend. “Our space was broken into[…]
Table of Contents Image Cred: Dua Lipa and Jennie in “Handlebars” Youtube So, let me be real with you — when JENNIE and Dua Lipa dropped “Handlebars” as part of JENNIE’s solo album Ruby, I wasn’t totally sure what to expect. But the second I heard that first line, “I trip and fall in love[…]
Dirtybird CampINN is officially back, bringing its unique festival-resort hybrid to Orlando in celebration of Dirtybird Records’ 20th anniversary. After a two-year hiatus, the event returns bigger than ever, offering a weekend filled with top-tier electronic music, poolside parties, and signature team games. Hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando,[…]
New music from The xx could be on the way, with the trio having confirmed they have been “in the studio” together. Jamie xx, Romy and Oliver Sim have seemingly reunited if a post shared to The xx’s Instagram account is anything to go by. Posted on Saturday (March 8) with the caption “Last week,[…]
Tiësto’s former attorney will face court this week over $28 million in tax concealed from the IRS using illegal offshore accounts on behalf of the Dutch DJ — with his defence team reportedly planning to argue that his client should pay the sum back. According to Business Insider, Frank Butselaar used a series of illegal[…]
Tech house—it’s the genre that refuses to sit still. Always bouncing, always rolling, always somewhere between house’s funk and techno’s thump, it’s the heartbeat of countless dancefloors. Whether it’s a chunky bassline rattling the speakers or a cheeky vocal hook worming its way into your brain at 4 AM, tech house knows how to keep[…]
