Raw, sample-heavy house music never went anywhere—it just needed the right producers to bring it back with intention. Kilogram and KIDPLUGG do exactly that with Your Luv, a track that could’ve been pulled straight from a dusty crate at A-1 Records. Chopped-up vocals, crunchy playback, and off-kilter pads give it that real underground feel—something between[…]
A new exhibition chronicling Liverpool club culture through the ‘80s and ‘90s has opened up at the city’s Open Eye Gallery. Rave On is described as a celebration of “the legacy and lasting impact of rave culture in Liverpool throughout the 1980s and 90s”, on show now through until March 9. The exhibition – curated[…]
FISHER and Dom Dolla were reportedly paid $2.5 million AUD (or £1.2 million) to play at a Saudi-backed golf tournament in Australia this weekend, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. Taking place across February 14-16 at the Grande Golf Club, Adelaide, the LIV golf tournament featured a men’s golf tournament alongside an accompanying music festival. Dolla[…]
After the celebrated release of his debut album, Blesssed, last year, Farrago unveils a compelling collection of remixes, showcasing the innovative perspectives of some of the most exciting names in modern electronic music. Each remix adds a fresh layer of depth, energy, and emotion, making this package a bold statement in Farrago’s ever-evolving sonic journey.[…]
Over time, Hegemann hopes to build up cultural understanding and support for dance music in the region, with both headline names and smaller DJs. Having now established it is possible to attract crowds of more than 700 to Tresor.West, he sees the potential for that education. “If we want to establish a night-time economy and[…]
Stunning cultural escape Medaina Festival arrives at Jordan’s ancient Petra and the nearby Wadi Rum valley from May 21 to 26, 2025. This multi-day event is a unique mix of music, art, gastronomy, culture and sustainability in one of the most beautiful and ancient places in the world. Modern wanderers seek more than just destinations,[…]
New York City – one of dance music’s global capitals and a city that’s always had a special relationship with Anjunabeats. From Above & Beyond’s iconic ABGT100 show at Madison Square Garden and their acoustic performance at Radio City Music Hall to open-air label takeovers throughout the city, it’s been an incredible 25-year relationship with[…]
Insomniac has unveiled the lineups for its 2025 EDC Week pool parties. When the festival powerhouse’s flagship Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) returns to Las Vegas, Insomniac will host four daytime pool parties at its Hotel EDC home base, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, from May 15-18. Announced on social media today, the pool deck party series[…]
Steller has unveiled her debut headline tour with a good cause. The South Florida-hailing experimental bass starlet will bring her deep bag of wobbly dubstep tunes and all-new visual production to 19 North American cities this spring on her headline “Here & Now” tour, Steller announced on social media today. The run will open in[…]
One of the most exciting names in bass music, Steller, is gearing up for a career-defining moment as she embarks on her first headline, Here & Now Tour. The tour, spanning more than 15 dates across North America, is set to launch in April 2025 with a high-energy hometown show at Kemistry in Fort Lauderdale.[…]
Insomniac has confirmed the dates for the 2025 edition of its Lost In Dreams festival. The promoter’s melodic label and event series will bring its annual festival back to Los Angeles State Historic Park on July 11-12, Insomniac announced on social media yesterday. After previous editions in Las Vegas and a year off in 2023,[…]
World Pride Music Festival, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ pride celebration, is coming to Washington, D.C., this year. Presented by Jake Reniscow’s Dreamland under license from global pride organizer network InterPride, the two-day music festival will arrive at D.C.’s RFK Festival Grounds on June 6-7, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Capital Pride, the district’s foremost[…]
Liverpool’s Blackstone Street warehouse is reportedly under investigation by local officials over claims it has closed down roads around the venue without permission. According to a report from The Echo, the 10,000-capacity venue – which is situated near Bramley-Moore Dock, metres away from the newly-constructed Everton Stadium – was found to have placed “road ahead[…]
Table of Contents For the past few years, a certain sound design technique has become a pretty hot topic in the dance music space. It came up so quickly and has become so prevalent that I’ve been terrified to ask the question that’s been on my mind since I’ve heard the term. But now, in[…]
The founder of !K7 Records Horst Weidenmüller has died aged 60. !K7 confirmed the news via a post on Linkedin last week (February 10) writing: “After a serious illness, Horst Weidenmueller has left us far too soon at the age of 60.” “His vision, passion, and dedication shaped !K7 since 1985 into what it is[…]
Universal Music Group (UMG) and non-profit healthcare organisation Music Health Alliance have announced the launch of a new mental health fund for music industry professionals. The Music Industry Mental Health Fund promises to provide both current and former industry workers with “comprehensive, high-quality” outpatient mental health resources. The scheme was announced last week by UMG[…]
Blanka Barbara has always moved between different creative spaces—whether composing for theatre, playing club sets, or experimenting with electronic textures. Her new label, UNTOLD, is the next step in that journey, giving her a platform to explore music beyond strict genre lines. Coming off the back of KS6: Small Forward at London’s Barbican Centre, Blanka[…]
A new fund has been launched to support UK-based touring artists. Established in collaboration between the Musician’s Union, the Music Managers Forum and the Featured Artists Coalition, The UK Artist Touring Fund has been launched to help artists overcome the “cost of touring crisis” and apply for financial aid to undertake grassroots-level shows. Open to[…]
Movement Festival adds Charlotte de Witte, Sara Landry and Skepta to finalise 2025 line-up Detroit’s Movement Festival has finalised its 2025 line-up, with Charlotte de Witte set to join already announced headliners John Summit and Carl Cox. Set to return to the Hart Plaza across the May 24-26, Movement is set to welcome 116 artists[…]
Weed and music go together like peanut butter and jelly. From hazy hip-hop beats to trippy rock solos, artists have been celebrating marijuana for decades. Some tracks are straight-up anthems, while others just capture that laid-back feeling perfectly. If you’re looking for the best songs about weed to blast on 4/20 (or any day), here’s[…]
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of, announced in the last 7 days. Leon Vynehall shares new track ‘TEARS4ALOVER’ Leaon Vynehall is back with a brand new single. It’s a heartfelt avant-pop number which forefronts his own vocals, continuing the exploration of a new realm of sonic territory[…]
