Going at it independently can be scary, but not to house duo NOCOLOUR. Formed through a decade-long friendship between German producer Marcus Voss and Cuban-born rhythm specialist Will Hernandez, the duo have proven that independence doesn’t have to mean isolation: it can mean the exact opposite. Following a breakout year of growth, NOCOLOUR kicked off[…]
Sponsored Content Getting your music heard in 2026 is hard. With millions of tracks uploaded to streaming platforms every week, independent artists need every advantage to cut through the noise. Music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music are the primary platforms for playlist promotion, making it essential for artists to have their music[…]
For Tommy Torres, music has always been guided by instinct as much as technique. Raised in Puerto Rico and trained by ear before entering Berklee College of Music, Torres developed a working method that blends emotional sensitivity with technical discipline. His career has spanned engineering, producing, and songwriting, shaped early on by time spent at[…]
Morkhal has continued to refine a focused production approach built around tension, rhythm, and long-form development. His new EP Aether Construct, released via his own 3MOON Records on January 30, 2026, captures that direction across four tracks designed for extended club environments. The project reflects a clear studio mindset where movement and pressure are shaped[…]
Amedeo Picone opens 2026 with his debut on Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi Records, releasing the four-track Get Naughty EP on January 30. The Neapolitan producer has built his recent rise through a steady run of club-focused records and international bookings, which led to Capriati bringing him into the Metamorfosi catalog. The EP presents four distinct cuts[…]
As 2026 begins to take shape, LE YORA are coming into focus as a fully formed creative ecosystem. With a confirmed Coachella 2026 appearance already locked in, the trio (consisting of producers SOMMA, JEWELS, and YUMA) are stepping into the year with a sense of authorship alongside a quiet confidence that says “this is going[…]
Mysterious riddim collective THE RESISTANCE have officially escalated their campaign with the release of ‘EVIL EMPIRE EP (THE REMIXES)’, an 11-track reimagining of the project that propelled them into bass music’s upper echelon. Rather than a simple set of alternate versions, the compilation feels like a coordinated sonic invasion, reshaping the original material into something[…]
Winter Music Conference will introduce a new onsite activation in 2026 aimed directly at unsigned and independent producers. The A&R Pop-Up Lounge, presented in partnership with Label Radar, is designed as a structured space for direct, in-person interaction between artists and label teams. Located inside the WMC Gear Exhibition Room, the lounge will operate as[…]
Sacha Robotti’s new single “Whistle Man” arrives via Dirtybird as the latest release from his forthcoming debut album I, Robotti. The track brings him together with Felix and Eric D. Clark, two artists whose work shaped dance music during the 1990s. Their collaboration connects Robotti’s present-day production with the era that first informed his listening[…]
This edition of Magnetic Magazine’s How It Was Made series focuses on Fundido’s “Drops of Time,” the new single from Brooklyn duo Latane Hughes and Billy Scher for Mexico’s Boyanza Records, featuring vocals from Emma Dufaux. Written during a prolonged summer rainstorm in New York City, the track began as a simple loop shared between[…]
Michigan State University has selected internationally renowned Detroit DJ, producer, and techno innovator Carl Craig as a MSUFCU Arts Power Up artist-in-residence, a program that brings visionary artists to campus to explore the intersections of creativity, research, and technology. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in electronic music, Craig will be in[…]
When I talk about compressor ratio, I define it plainly as the slope of the compressor’s input-to-output transfer curve above the threshold, expressed as dB in to dB out. Set 2:1 and every 2 dB the signal rises above the threshold turns into 1 dB at the output. Here’s the part I always want you[…]
Larrosa has been a steady presence in the progressive and melodic space for years, moving between clubs across South America and Europe with a style shaped by long-form builds, patience, and detail. His new collaboration Euphoria with Nico Sparvieri, SACK, and Flor Pavone arrives through Sasha’s Last Night On Earth, and it lands at a[…]
Decoded Magazine celebrates the fifth anniversary of Mostra Barcelona, a milestone that marks a turning point for a festival that, since its inception, has championed an independent, human, and deeply city-rooted model. Five years on, they return stronger than ever with an artistic programme featuring more than 35 hours of music across four days; an[…]
Located in Numajiri Highlands, Fukushima, the outdoor music festival rural 2026 will take place over four days, from July 17 (Friday) to July 20 (Monday, public holiday), 2026. Artists who continue to operate beyond existing genre boundaries—spanning techno, house, experimental music, and other forms across scenes around the world, will gather at nowhere CAMP in[…]
ACE Studio has announced a new strategic partnership with virtual instrument developer EASTWEST Sounds aimed at advancing AI-assisted music production tools for computer-based musicians. The collaboration brings together ACE Studio’s artificial intelligence technology with EASTWEST’s catalog of virtual instruments, with the goal of improving workflow efficiency, realism, and expressive control for producers and composers working[…]
Kevin Knapp’s new single “Voice Notes” arrives on Plump Records on 16 January 2026 and reflects a production approach built around feel, timing, and physical response on the dance floor. Rooted in his long relationship with house and hip hop, the track focuses on momentum, vocal fragments, and groove construction rather than melodic excess. It[…]
Blessing fans alike with a trance single for the ages, MJ Project returns with the release of ‘Turn The Lights Up’ on Future Force Recordings. Kick-starting the new year in the most captivating of manners, MJ Project has unveiled a single for the ages, in the form of ‘Turn The Lights Up.’ Implementing his signature[…]
Winter Music Conference has announced the first wave of programming for its 2026 edition, marking a renewed expansion of its educational, industry, and cultural footprint during Miami Music Week. Taking place March 24–26, 2026, at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami, the conference continues its role as a central meeting point for artists, executives,[…]
We have been sitting on this track for months now, and I’m incredibly excited to officially release Vellichor & Discognition – Lillian on our record label. This one has been sitting with me for a while now. We have already shared an early premiere where Vellichor spoke at length about the scene and the impacts[…]
Michael Sebastian brings a positive outlook to a gloomy Winter.. If you’re looking for a track to completely switch up your vibe, Michael Sebastian’s new banger, “Don’t Feel With Your Head” might do the trick.. Sebastian has masterfully blended soulful jazzy beats with a seriously wild jungle edge, crafting a unique vibe throughout the song… It starts[…]
