As the year comes to an end John Summit is starting the new year off fresh with a bang! Premiering five brand new IDs when midnight hits to ring in the new year. Announcing on social media, the Chicago native superstar DJ also announced an Ibiza residency in 2026 with more news to come. Perhaps[…]
All Images Are Sourced And Credited From Respective Brands’ Websites. Table of Contents It’s no secret these days that making a living from your art often means wearing many hats, and one of those involves selling digital merch directly to fans; in fact that’s a phrase we hear so often that it’s almost cliche even[…]
Indonesian authorities have dismantled multiple drug trafficking networks believed to be planning to distribute illegal narcotics around Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP), one of Asia’s largest electronic music festivals, in coordinated operations leading up to its 2025 Bali edition. Coordinated Arrests and Major Seizures In a press conference on December 22 in South Jakarta, officials from the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency announced[…]
The French Alps have become the center of a mounting legal battle lately, as environmental organizations have moved to block the upcoming edition of Tomorrowland Winter. On December 29, 2025, the groups France Nature Environnement Isère and Mountain Wilderness France announced they filed a formal complaint with the Grenoble public prosecutor’s office. The filing alleges[…]
Tomorrowland might be the most beloved and well-known festival in the world, but the festival’s founders are notoriously private and quiet. The Beers Brothers, Michiel and Manu, prefer to blend into the crowd and watch their creation unfold without the spotlight. In fact, they refused an up-close photo for the feature, preferring to preserve their[…]
Table of Contents Flipping out monitors in your studio is like breaking up with someone: you have doubts and a roller coaster of emotions. I recently made the switch from a set of KRK V8 S4s to the new iLoud Precision 6 with ARC X, and yup, it felt like a breakup. I built Magnetic[…]
In the world of boutique analog mixers, there are only a handful of names that command instant respect. Union Audio is one of them. Founded by Andy Rigby‑Jones—best known for his pivotal role in designing legendary mixers for Allen & Heath (think Xone:92 and its peers) and PLAYDifferently Model series with Richie Hawtin—Union Audio has[…]
Every year, we spend an unreasonable amount of time putting new gear into real situations and seeing what actually holds up once the excitement fades and the work starts. Some products feel impressive for a few days, some look good on a spec sheet, and some quietly become part of the routine without ever asking[…]
The music industry has fully crossed into a streaming-first economy, and after more than a decade of transition, the consequences are now impossible to ignore. Global recorded-music revenue surpassed $30 billion in 2024 and is projected to approach $45 billion within the next five years, yet the real story sits beneath those headline figures. Independent[…]
Tomorrowland has officially released the full Symphony of Unity performance from its most recent edition in Boom, Belgium. The release, which premiered on the festival’s official YouTube channel on December 24, 2025, as a heartfelt Christmas gift if you will, allows fans to relive one of the most unique fixtures of the brand. By blending[…]
The impact and history of trance music in pushing electronic music into the mainstream zeitgeist is undeniable. Decades later, as trends and genres continue to evolve, Nitrous Oxide is turning back the clock for a classic sounding new release. In recent years, traditional trance music and its iconic producers have seen a drastic shift in[…]
Polish producer Nitrous Oxide makes a triumphant return to the classic trance sound with his latest release, ‘Stardust’, out now on Anjunabeats.
Today marks a pivotal moment for melodic house fans as Belgian powerhouse MAXI MERAKI unveils his official remix of Monolink’s “In My Place,” out now via the prestigious Embassy One. The original track, a standout from Monolink’s third studio album The Beauty Of It All (released September 2024), was celebrated for its raw, analog warmth—born from a spontaneous one-take synth jam. In[…]
If you live for EDM energy, summer vibes, and world-class festival experiences, there’s exciting news lighting up Southern California’s music scene. Santa Monica has just announced an annual music festival that’s set to debut in fall 2026 — and it’s being produced by none other than Goldenvoice, the powerhouse behind Coachella. What’s Happening in Santa Monica? As[…]
All Product Images Courtesy Of Their Respective Brands And Are Used For Promotional Purposes Only. Above Image C/O Magnetic Magazine Recording Artists Discognition at Arc 2025. Quick Breakdown Digital record pools for DJs play a quiet but essential role in how modern DJs prepare, perform, and stay relevant. For club DJs, open-format DJs, and mobile[…]
If you have ever released a track and then watched Spotify for Artists like it was a heartbeat monitor, you already understand how central playlists are to the entire streaming ecosystem. Streams rarely arrive in a straight line, and they almost never come from a single source. Understanding how editorial and algorithmic playlists impact your[…]
Ash Pournouri, the former manager who oversaw the rise of the late EDM icon Avicii (Tim Bergling), has doubled down on his decision to initiate legal proceedings in the Swedish courts, against Avicii’s estate and the way he was portrayed in recent documentaries. Following his initial announcement on December 16, 2025, Pournouri has utilized social[…]
Vintage Culture, just dropped his new collab with Gabss called ‘Lost.’ It’s a shift away from his big, aggressive festival bangers. This one dives into deeper, atmospheric vibes that show off his range as a producer. Vintage Culture’s sound has evolved a lot lately. The Brazilian DJ started out leading the Brazilian Bass scene and[…]
We are almost at the end of 2025, and now we are basically at the end of our Year in Tunes series. Our last poll for 2025 focuses on the Breakout Artists for 2025. This poll captures which artists really catapulted their career to a new level in 2025. We try to keep this to[…]
SEBS and Sohail close out 2025 on MoodCollective with Nah, a club-ready single that marks their debut on the MOOD sublabel and caps off the label’s year. Released on December 12, the track leans into a direct, high-energy framework built for peak moments, pairing a rolling groove with a rap vocal that locks quickly into[…]
SEBS and Sohail close out the year on MoodCollective with Nah, a high-impact club record that signals a new chapter for both artists. Landing on December 12, 2025, the release marks their debut on Nicole Moudaber’s MOOD sublabel and arrives as the final MoodCollective cut of the year. Built around a rolling groove and a[…]
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