With News Flash, David Mayer returns to SONARA for his third outing as a founding artist on the imprint. Landing on January 9, 2026, the single reflects a period of transition and momentum, capturing the sense of movement that surrounded SONARA as it shifted from concept into a fully realized label. The track channels that[…]
In a massive international law enforcement operation, Spanish authorities have intercepted a merchant vessel carrying nearly 10 tons of cocaine, marking the largest maritime drug seizure in the nation’s history. The raid, which took place roughly 330 miles off the Canary Islands, was the result of a coordinated effort between the Spanish National Police, the[…]
A recent workplace survey has found that a large share of Gen Z workers report using substances on a daily or weekly basis to cope with work-related stress. Nearly 69% of Gen Z respondents said they rely on substances regularly when dealing with pressure from their jobs. The survey uses the term “substances” broadly. It[…]
Bay Area nonprofit Endzeit announces California: a shifting identity, a landmark three-day program exploring shifting sociocultural landscapes through contemporary art and live electronic music. Taking place January 23–25, 2026, at the historic Pier 29, the event will mark the first public-facing activation of this rare San Francisco waterfront landmark and serve as the official closing[…]
Reference tracks sit at the center of how I finish music consistently, especially when I want a track to translate outside my room without second-guessing every decision I make late in the process. I rely on them as a calibration tool, a reality check, and a way to move forward with confidence instead of hesitation,[…]
Bay Area nonprofit Endzeit is set to host ‘California: a shifting identity,’ a three-day immersive event at Pier 29 closing San Francisco Art Week.
Global dance music icon Calvin Harris is expanding his career beyond the DJ booth with a new executive role in the health-tech space, having been named Chief Wellbeing Officer at wellbeing platform Healf. According to official announcements, Harris will serve as Healf’s first-ever Chief Wellbeing Officer, a role that goes beyond brand ambassadorship and places[…]
Hï Ibiza has officially kicked off the hype for the 2026 summer season, announcing a major shake-up to its weekly programming. The world’s No. 1 club, as voted by DJ Mag readers in 2025, has confirmed Dom Dolla as its new Friday night resident, cementing the Australian DJ’s rapid rise as one of dance music’s most in-demand[…]
NAMM is next week, and I have started narrowing down which booths are actually worth carving time out for once the floor opens. Donner keeps landing on that short list. This preview reads like a company arriving with a full 2026 plan rather than one headline product, with new artist collaborations, meaningful updates to existing[…]
Table of Contents I’ve found that as music production has shifted almost entirely onto laptops and tablets, it’s become easier than ever to finish tracks without ever touching a physical instrument, but that convenience can quietly flatten how you understand music. When you sit with an instrument, you start to feel how sound actually forms[…]
Lane 8 has announced a special run of shows to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his beloved imprint and event concept, This Never Happened, bringing together artists from across his musical universe for five intimate and immersive performances in 2026. Founded by Daniel Goldstein, This Never Happened has grown from a record label into a[…]
With the ending of Club Life after 978 episodes, brings new beginnings- as the legendary DJ Tiesto announced a new radio show, Prismatic Radio. Prismatic is a deep dive into the sounds that originally made Tiësto a household name as he is bringing back his classic trance sound. Prismatic did not start with the radio[…]
More often than not, new artists will think that making good music will equate to being successful. That’s only half of the truth – the other half is marketing. Think of it this way. You could be making some of the best music ever, but if nobody knows about it, then that’s not going to[…]
Damian Lazarus’ Day Zero takes shape as Day Zero Bali reveals the artists that will guide its next sacred gathering. On April 17, 2026, sound, land, and spirit align in a rare convergence – a carefully curated assembly of global selectors and live performers, transforming GWK Cultural Park in Bali into a living ritual. Rooted[…]
Miami’s Wynwood district is preparing to welcome a major new player in the city’s cultural ecosystem. Midline, a 10,000-square-foot live music venue and raw event space located at the Arlo Hotel, is poised to transform Miami’s relationship with live sound, marking a deliberate shift toward quality-driven performance environments and forward-thinking cultural programming. It arrives courtesy[…]
Damian Lazarus reveals the star-studded lineup for the inaugural Day Zero Bali, featuring Jamie Jones, Bonobo, and more at the iconic GWK Cultural Park.
Touring the United States as an international artist involves far more than securing bookings and confirming travel dates, and many performers only realize this once their plans are already in motion. U.S. immigration law treats live performance as work, which means entering the country without the correct visa can place shows, relationships with promoters, and[…]
It’s officially 2026, which means it’s just weeks away from Groove Cruise 2026. Not only is it one of the first music festivals of the new year each year, but it has become an annual retreat for thousands that flock to Florida to escape to a magical fantasyland called Groove Cruise. Whether you’re a first-timer[…]
Damian Lazarus has unveiled the full lineup for Day Zero Bali 2026, marking the iconic event’s international expansion to Indonesia for the very first time. Set for April 17, 2026, the sacred gathering will take place at the breathtaking GWK Cultural Park, transforming one of Bali’s most spiritually significant landmarks into an immersive, all-night musical[…]
Hayden F has built his sound around subtle pressure rather than obvious release. His productions favour repetition, restraint, and small shifts in energy, leaning into mood and texture over overt narrative. It is a style that rewards patience, where minimal harmonic ideas and evolving sound design are given the time to settle and do their[…]
Authorities in Quintana Roo, Mexico have confirmed that a fatal shooting occurred near the site of Solomun’s performance at Tehmplo in Tulum on January 8, 2026, prompting an official homicide investigation by the state’s Fiscalía General del Estado (FGE). In a public statement, the FGE of Quintana Roo announced the opening of a criminal investigation[…]
