Tommy Phillips has entered the current club landscape during a period of rapid change, where technology, access, and audience behavior continue to reshape how DJs connect with dancefloors. As his profile grows through releases, touring, and club performances, he has gained a clear view of how these shifts affect energy, pacing, and expectation inside the[…]
The globally beloved trance brand A State of Trance (ASOT) is expanding its 2026 calendar with two major events in Asia. The festival will arrive in Hong Kong on 12 June 2026 and make its first-ever full festival stop in Vietnam on 13 June 2026. These dates form part of the larger 25 Years of[…]
Armin van Buuren and Lilly Palmer have officially joined forces for the first time, releasing a new double-single titled ‘Ayi Giri / Dopamine Machine’. Moreover, the two-track package follows months of anticipation after they first teased the collaboration during a surprise B2B at Amsterdam Dance Event last year. Instead of playing it safe, Armin van[…]
Electronic music titans Armin van Buuren and Lilly Palmer have officially joined forces for their high-octane new double-single, ‘Ayi Giri / Dopamine Machine’.
Scenic alpine festival VSNZ Winter Arc has announced its return to the Swiss Alps for March 6–8, 2026, bringing a three-day electronic music experience to the breathtaking mountain village of Grindelwald, Switzerland. Set high in the Bernese Alps, the event takes place inside the 6000-capacity Arc venue, a unique indoor space surrounded by dramatic alpine[…]
David Cloyd’s return to the wider indie music conversation has unfolded with unusual clarity and momentum. It’s clear that his hiatus only fueled him further. After more than a decade away from the album format, “Red Sky Warning” marked a decisive reintroduction, earning prominent editorial support on Apple Music alongside artists such as St. Vincent, U2, The[…]
With NAMM opening next week, I have been paying closer attention to instruments aimed at real home use rather than stage-first designs scaled down for living rooms. That is where Donner Music seems to be focusing a lot of its energy this year. Alongside its guitars and pedals, Donner is heading into NAMM 2026 with[…]
Widely known for his high energy psy-trance signature sound described as “future-psy”, Blastoyz recently went to social media to describe how he felt other DJ’s were treating him. In an Instagram post, Blastoyz didn’t hold back, but he kept it professional. He touched on a few key points that resonated with fans. . A genre[…]
Ultra Music Festival has officially revealed the Phase 2 lineup for its return to Buenos Aires on February 14-15, 2026, and for fans of the dark, driving, and melodic, the RESISTANCE stage is the place to be. Taking over the sprawling Parque de la Ciudad, RESISTANCE is set to bring its signature world-class production and[…]
Guatemala’s premier multi-genre event, Empire Music Festival (EMF), has officially announced its return for 2026, bringing its signature blend of electronic, Latin, and live music back to Jardín de la Libertad at Finca El Jocotillo on May 1–2, 2026. Celebrating its 11th edition, Empire Music Festival continues to position itself as one of Central America’s[…]
DJ and producer James Kennedy starts 2026 with ‘Try Again‘, a sharp tech-house rework of Aaliyah’s 2000 classic. The track is out now on Don Diablo’s label, Hexagon Records. ‘Try Again’ keeps the soul of the original while shifting it firmly into club territory: faster tempo, rougher textures, and crisp tech-house grooves built for late-night[…]
Festival Culture Is Evolving — and Josh Pele Is Quietly Leading the Next Wave of Live Experiences As music festivals continue to expand in scale, something unexpected has happened: despite bigger lineups, louder drops, and more spectacular visuals, the actual experience for attendees hasn’t evolved at the same pace. Festivals look incredible from above, but[…]
It’s a groove-rich journey from the Australian powerhouse producer Australian producer JUJO might just be one of the best-kept secrets in electronic music, but his new Currents EP might be the touchpaper to a world of international acclaim.. Released via French label Sidekick Music, This five-track suite is a seriously polished piece of work that blends[…]
Cover image courtesy of ALLEYCVT. The new year is in full swing, so let’s see just who’s poised to make it theirs. We’re already a few weeks into 2026, but it’s been a quiet start to January (as usual) and now feels like a good of a time as any to share our list of[…]
Two of the biggest names in current bass and electronic music are linking up for a major co-headline run. Florida-based producer Tape B and Chicago electronic trio Levity will hit the road together on the Summer Program Tour, a 12-city amphitheater circuit across North America set for summer 2026. The tour, promoted by Live Nation,[…]
Hope everyone is enjoying their January — and even more so with the news that beloved British brother duo Disclosure have announced a 14-date live spring tour across North America. If you missed their 2025 fall North American run, which marked the first chapter of their live show, now’s your chance to catch it. 2026[…]
I’ve spent a lot of time inside FabFilter compressors over the years, and Pro-C has always been reliable, but with Pro-C 3, it finally feels like they leaned into character without sacrificing control, which is exactly where modern compression needs to live. I’m not opening this to fix mistakes, I’m opening it to shape energy,[…]
Melbourne Instruments has rolled out advanced Logic Pro integration for its ROTO-CONTROL motorised MIDI controller, answering one of the most consistent requests from users since the hardware launched. Already well regarded for its tight integration with Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio, ROTO-CONTROL now brings the same level of tactile, motorised control to Apple’s flagship DAW[…]
In the past, merchandise usually meant solely physical items. Vinyl, CDs, cassettes, clothing, posters, other creative branded things (skateboards, fidget spinners, action figures, et cetera). However, as music as a whole continues to shift into the digital realm, so must its merchandise. At first, you may not think that musicians selling masterclasses, sample packs, and[…]
Recently, we spoke about digital merchandise. Now, let’s talk physical. You may not think it, but physical merch is still one of the easiest ways to get your artist brand out there. Have you ever gone to a show and bought a shirt (two years ago I went to a PRAANA show and got a[…]
When new studio subwoofers get announced, I usually scan for one thing first: signs that the design team understands why engineers are skeptical of subs in the first place. The new CLA-Sub from Avantone Pro immediately checked a few boxes for me, not because of marketing language, but because of the specific problems it is[…]
