Colossals Marks a New Era for Portääl’s Trance & Techno Universe
Portääl celebrates its meteoric rise with the release of ‘Colossals,’ a landmark Various Artists album that defines the brand’s evolving sonic identity.
Fire at Goa Nightclub Claims 25 Lives
A cold-hearted lapse in the management of a popular club in Goa has spelt doom on 25 lives! ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ in North Goa’s Arpora village witnessed a horrific incident on Sunday (post midnight) that saw a fire break out due to sheer negligence. It resulted in the demise of 25 people, 4 of[…]
Ultra becomes largest U.S. festival in over a decade to earn “Greener Festival” certification
Ultra Music Festival proudly ushers in the fifth anniversary of its multi-award-winning sustainability program, ‘Mission: Home,’ marking a major milestone of environmental responsibility and industry leadership. Since its inception in 2019, ‘Mission: Home’ has educated 8.2 million people, diverted nearly 400K pounds of waste and donated more than 84K pounds of resources back to the community[…]
Push Play: How Esther Anaya Turns Duality Into Dance Fuel
Anyone who’s danced under club lights until their eyeliner gave up knows that some tracks do more than fill the room. They flip a switch. “Push Play” is built for that switch-flip moment. The new bass house heater comes from DJ, violinist, singer-songwriter, and producer Esther Anaya with vocalist Parker Matthews. It could hit just[…]
How It Was Made: Volkoder – Cama Cama (Metamorfosi Records + Tech House)
Volkoder stepped into this edition of How It Was Made with a clear focus on character, rhythm, and movement. The Cama Cama EP leans into tight low-end work, detailed percussion, and a mix of analog and digital textures that shape each track’s identity. The tools and workflow behind the EP show how he balances straightforward[…]
ADD9 team up with Barac on uplifting new single ‘Calling’ feat. Maya Isacowitz: Listen
Returning with the most uplifting of productions, Israeli duo ADD9 have teamed up with Barac and Maya Isacowitz on the release of ‘Calling.’ Bringing those feel-good vibes to life once again, Israeli duo ADD9 have teamed up with Barac on the release of ‘Calling.’ A trance pop record that oozes with energy from the start, both acts have come[…]
Trance Pioneers Svenson & Gielen Return to the Studio for 2026
Iconic trance duo Svenson & Gielen have reunited in the studio, signaling a highly anticipated return to music production for 2026.
ADD9 Team Up With Barac on Uplifting New Single ‘Calling’ feat. Maya Isacowitz
Israeli duo ADD9 return with a vibrant new trance-pop anthem, ‘Calling,’ featuring the captivating vocals of Maya Isacowitz and production support from Barac.
How It Was Made: Chris Giuliano – out alive (club mix)
Chris Giuliano stepped into a new phase with out alive, a club-focused version built around tight low end movement, precise percussion, and a clear focus on how each element supports the peak time energy. He approached this one with a producer mindset shaped by years inside progressive and melodic territories, steering the record toward a[…]
Review: RØDE Wireless Micro (USB-C Version) Delivers Fantastic Sound With No Hassle
Jump To These RØDE is back at it, cranking out another pocket-sized miracle for creators who want clean audio without the hassle of cables and complicated settings. The Wireless Micro available in either USB-C or Lightning is the latest addition to the company’s long-running mission to make content creators sound less like they’re shouting from[…]
Failed Fyre Fest Creator Billy McFarland Actually Put On a Festival
Say what you will about Billy McFarland, the man refuses to stay down. After the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival disaster that became the gold standard for spectacular failure (and a couple of Netflix documentaries), followed by a half-baked “Fyre Fest 2” announcement that went exactly nowhere, most people assumed McFarland’s days of throwing parties on[…]
The 15 Best Disco & Funk Tracks Of November 2025
As we enter one of the busiest seasons of the year, let’s listen to some of the best Disco & Funk tracks that November had to offer! This playlist will keep you moving and grooving while you prepare for the holidays and into the new year! Check out this month’s SoundCloud playlist Read Past Disco[…]
Charlotte de Witte Flanders Expo 2026 Lineup Revealed
Techno icon Charlotte de Witte has officially revealed the full lineup for her massive two-day event at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium, set for February 6–7, 2026. Sharing the news directly with fans on Facebook, Charlotte described the lineup as a true “Champions League” of artists and expressed her excitement about bringing this monumental celebration[…]
$1 Billion Music Piracy Lawsuit Reaches Supreme Court, Testing ISP Liability
The Supreme Court Piracy Case, Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, et al., has major implications for the future of internet access and copyright law. The U.S. Supreme Court recently accepted this high-stakes dispute. At the heart of the case is whether internet service providers (ISPs) can be held liable for “contributory infringement.” This means[…]
Sébastien Tellier Sets the Stage for 2026 With “Thrill of the Night”
Above Img Cred: Jean-Baptiste Mondino Sébastien Tellier opens a new phase of his career with “Thrill of the Night,” an electronic disco release taken from his upcoming album Kiss The Beast, out January 30, 2026 on Because Music. The collaboration brings together Tellier, Slayyyter, and Nile Rodgers with production support from Oscar Holter and SebastiAn.[…]
Pro Snowboarder Pat Fava Shares His favorite Electronic Tunes
I remember the first time I strapped on that yellow Sony Sports Walkman loaded with a Def Leppard cassette tape, it was pure adrenaline that made riding my little Burton Elite 140 through the trees that much more magical. Not much has changed except the genres I listen to and the kit I listen to[…]
A Basic And Creative Guide On How to Quantize in Ableton Live 12
At A Glance Quantization in Ableton Live 12 gives you a practical way to refine timing without losing the musical identity of your performance. When you understand how these tools behave, you can strengthen the relationship between your drums, percussion, bass and chord work in a way that feels intentional rather than rigid. Timing becomes[…]
Martin Garrix Announces 16-Run 2026 Americas Tour
Martin Garrix just announced his Martin Garrix Americas Tour, marking his biggest North & South American headline tour to date. The 16-city run launches May 1, 2026 in Dallas, TX, bringing Garrix’s world-renowned, high-energy live production to major markets across the Americas. Featuring state-of-the-art production, brand new music, and the signature electrifying energy that cemented his status as a global[…]
Paul van Dyk classic ‘For An Angel’ turns 31 this year
A great song is much more than a snapshot of the era in which it was released; it continues to evolve and morph as it inspires listeners, new and old, to discover it through the years. Paul van Dyk found this sort of magic way back in 1994, delivering a timeless trance anthem that still[…]
Astropolis Records Releases 10-Track Project for Its Ten-Year Anniversary
Astropolis Records closes out the year with a major milestone. The label is releasing a ten-track compilation that brings together long-time collaborators and new partnerships to reflect a decade of steady growth and community. The project arrives on December 5, 2025, and includes exclusive material from Rone, KiNK, Belaria & Madben, Mézigue & Swooh, Oniris[…]
Giant Netflix To Acquire Warner Bros. In $82.7 Billion Deal
Netflix, Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have reached a definitive agreement for the former to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max, and HBO. The cash and stock transaction has a total enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion ($72.0 billion equity value). The acquisition is expected to close in the[…]