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​New nightclub Sanctum to open in a church in Bournemouth

A new nightclub is set to open inside a church in Bournemouth this May, the Bournemouth Echo reports. Billed as Bournemouth’s “ultimate nightlife experience”, Sanctum will open its doors for the first time on Friday, May 2, on the same site as now-shuttered club Halo. “Something exciting is coming your way,” Sanctum announced on Instagram[…]

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Festival line-ups you might have missed: Houghton, City Splash, Beat-Herder and more

Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of festival line-ups you might have missed this week. HARD Summer unveils 2025 line-up including Kaytranada, Joy Orbison, and more Los Angeles’ HARD Summer has revealed the full line-up for this year’s edition, set to take place at Hollywood Park from August 2 – 3. This year’s headliners include the likes[…]

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Cosmic Gate unveil ‘Perspectives Ep 1’ with lead single ‘I’m On Fire’: Listen

Trance masterminds Cosmic Gate kicks off 2025 with ‘I’m On Fire’, a powerful new single featuring James French. This electrifying release marks the beginning of their upcoming album ‘Perspectives’, which will unfold in three phases. The first installment, ‘Perspectives EP 1’, arrives on March 28, 2025, setting the stage for an immersive musical journey. With[…]

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New music on our radar this week: SoFTT, Lancey Foux, DJ Holographic

Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of. DJ Holographic releases single from forthcoming debut album, ‘House In The Dark’ DJ Holographic has shared a new single titled ‘Pisces’, taken from her upcoming debut album ‘House In The Dark’, which lands on March 21 via her new label Through[…]

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa Lake Gets a Soundtrack from Cafe De Anatolia

Cafe De Anatolia just locked in a prime spot in Dubai. Their music catalog is now playing at Dubai Square, right in front of Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa Lake. This area, run by Emaar Dubai and Emaar Properties, gets millions of visitors, and now, they’re all hearing the label’s signature blend of electronic and[…]

WHIPPED CREAM & Andrea Botez Unite For Powerful Techno Anthem ‘Erased’

It is an exciting time for techno fans, as WHIPPED CREAM and Andrea Botez have joined forces for their debut collaboration, “Erased.” Timed for International Women’s Day, the track is a statement of unity, blending deep, pulsating techno with haunting melodies and powerful vocal performances. This release underscores the rising influence of women in electronic[…]

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KILIMANJARO releases new EP ‘Makalelo (Origins)’

KILIMANJARO has released a new four-track EP titled ‘Makalelo (Origins)’. The title means ‘beginnings’ in the Zambian-Scottish artist’s native tongue, Zambian Lozi, and aurally references what he calls “Sounds of the Motherland”, fusing Afro vocal chants, dynamic rhythms, hefty bass and trance-inducing percussion into floor-focused tracks. “‘Makalelo (Origins)’ is the beginning of something special, the[…]

Satanized Ghost Lyrics And Meaning: Damnation or a Cry for Help?

Table of Contents Image C/O Loma Vista Recordings Ghost is back with Skeletá, and if Satanized is any sign of what’s to come, this album is about to get dark. Unlike their previous records, which took on grand themes like plagues (Prequelle) or the rise and fall of empires (Impera), this new era is turning[…]

Pedroz & Class Sick Get Funky With “Brotherhood & Family”

House, funk, and soul – does it get any better than that? It’s a combination that never loses its magic, which is why we were stoked to discover this new single from Pedroz & Class Sick – “Brotherhood & Family.“ It’s got the magic of Soul Train with a heavy dose of house that has[…]

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​Ireland’s longest-running dance music festival Celtronic to “come to an end”

Ireland’s longest-running dance music festival, Celtronic, is set to “come to an end” next month after 25 years. The Derry-based festival, first launched in 2001, revealed the news on Instagram yesterday, March 6, writing: “All good raves must come to an end”. Celtronic explained that “while there is no doubt that the festival could continue[…]

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​Calvin Harris is releasing a country song, ‘Smoke The Pain Away’

Calvin Harris has teased the release of a new track, making a pivot from dance music into country music in an unpredictable return. Yesterday, March 6, the Scottish DJ and producer shared a clip on Instagram of him performing the new single – which features Calvin on both guitar and vocals – alongside a caption:[…]

The 15 Best Disco & Funk Tracks Of February 2025

February is a short month, but there were plenty of great disco & funk releases to keep our ears tingling! Let’s check out what made those 28 days special. First, let’s celebrate the life of a man who made disco music his mission in life, Andy Williams, aka Yam Who?. We lost the Midnight Riot![…]

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Prince documentary director says Netflix’s cancellation of project is “a joke”

The director of a shelved Prince documentary has called Netflix’s decision to cancel the project “a joke.” The streaming giant announced that the nine-hour film from director Ezra Edelman would be axed last month following concerns from the late musician’s estate over the documentary’s alleged contents. In September, The New York Times reported that the[…]

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Midnight Riot founder Andy Williams, AKA Yam Who?, has died

Disco and house DJ, producer Midnight Riot label head and journalist Andy Williams has died, reports Faith Fanzine. Also known under aliases such as Yam Who? and Qwestlife, the latter in collaboration with Tom Laroye, Williams was a staple of the UK music scene for more than three decades. He founded the music labels ISM[…]

Top 12 Events To Hit At Miami Music Week 2025

Miami Music Week 2025 is set to take over the Magic City once again, bringing together the biggest names in electronic music for an unforgettable week of events. From massive festival-style showcases to intimate club takeovers, MMW has something for every type of dance music fan. Whether you are looking to vibe out poolside, immerse[…]