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​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-page complaint against the music giant – which alleges that the label “approved, published and launched a campaign” to create a viral hit out of Kendrick Lamar’s[…]

Techno

Ida Engberg Makes Her Drumcode Return With Radiate EP

Now that we’ve finalized Coachella for the year, we can focus on what brings us together: Techno. Swedish DJ and producer Ida Engberg follows her latest release, Speicher 135 EP, with the pulsating and harmonic two-track EP Radiate. Now available on Drumcode Records, this marks her return to the label since her divorce from label[…]

Techno

SXSW 2025 Struggles With Sharp Decline In Attendance

This year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin saw a noticeable dip in attendance compared to previous years, prompting questions about the event’s appeal and potential format changes for 2026. While the spirit of connection and discovery remained, the thinner crowds were hard to ignore. This decrease has some wondering if adjustments to the[…]

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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 the Lambeth park. Festivals taking place there this summer include Mighty Hoopla, Wide Awake, Field Day, Cross The Tracks and City Splash. London Centric reports that the[…]

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 Mirage and Countdown NYE, Singapore-born producer MYRNE is back with a blissful, melodic EP ‘Heal‘ that may be his best work yet. ‘Heal’ is a[…]

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 interesting background. By day, Kenan is a pediatrician, and Calvin is an IT specialist, but their passion for music prevails despite their busy schedules. Teaming up[…]

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 overdriven bassline, and a vocal sample engineered to trigger that pre-drop adrenaline rush mid-set. It’s not subtle, and it’s not supposed to be. This one’s[…]

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 second single from his upcoming EP The Decoration of Time, is a perfect example—equal parts melodic progressive house and cinematic storytelling, built for long walks, headphone sessions, and anyone willing[…]

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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 labels — offering classic black vinyl, alongside colour and splatter presses. Read this next: The vinyl straw: Why the vinyl industry is at breaking point Located in Clare, County[…]

Techno

Dom Dolla – Forever (with Kid Cudi)

In an exciting collaboration, Grammy-nominated producer Dom Dolla has teamed up with music legend Kid Cudi for the release of their track ‘Forever‘. Evoking feelings of youthful romance and nostalgia, ‘Forever’ blends Dom’s signature house with Kid Cudi’s iconic vocals, that speak to the heart. In summary, ‘Forever’ captures the essence of young love and[…]

Techno

Kevin de Vries Drops New Single ‘Crashing Down’ with Bigfett & Frýnn

Kevin de Vries teams up with Bigfett and vocalist Frýnn for ‘Crashing Down’, a new single released on April 18, 2025, via Ame Records. This track showcases de Vries’ signature melodic techno sound, blending emotive vocals with driving rhythms to create a compelling dancefloor experience. ‘Crashing Down’ opens with floating vocal layers that evolve into[…]

Trance

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 massive collection of live shows and represents his insight into the rise of AI technology. It has been 5 years since Paul van Dyk unleashed[…]