Black Friday may be over, but the deals are still plentiful. Some of our favorite production software brands still have incredible deals running as we enter Cyber Week. If you’ve been looking to upgrade your VST arsenal this holiday season, then you’ll be bound to find something incredible at one of these sites (many of[…]
For the final house chart of 2025, we’ve lined up a variety of styles for the taking. Including a a pair of remixes of Culoe De Song which you can file away under lower tempo, afro-house. Then there’s GOME’s four track E.P. on Heist Recordings and we’ve included all four of them in the chart.[…]
We recently sat down with one of the most promising, far-more-than-rising stars of the Trance scene today. The world of Dance music is amazing and amusing, and I’ve said that a couple times already. But every time I stop and stare, there’s something new. And while in this case there’s nothing new for me, it[…]
Global techno force Eli Brown is ending 2025 with a bang. Today, he teams up with Spanish DJ-producer Danny Avila and powerhouse vocalist SACHA for ‘Gotta Go‘ a blistering techno anthem released on Brown’s own imprint, Arcane. Built for peak-time sets and underground mayhem, “Gotta Go” fuses the best of all three artists: Eli’s dark,[…]
Nanoleaf rolled out a wide set of Black Friday deals this year, and it lines up well for anyone who wants their studio to feel a little smoother and easier to work in. The connected essentials line sits between ten and thirty percent off, which covers bulbs, lightstrips, Shapes, Lines, and the new Blocks system.[…]
All Images Courtesy Of Senheiser Sennheiser rolled out a wide set of Black Friday discounts this year, covering wireless headphones, wired reference models, and accessories. The MOMENTUM 4 Wireless leads the lineup with a major price cut down to 199.95 from its standard 449.95. This model includes active noise cancellation, long battery life, a foldable[…]
Above Image C/O Magnetic Magazine Recordings’ Artist Discognition Spotify promotion feels crowded and confusing from the outside, but once you understand how releases actually move through the system, it gets a lot less mysterious. Spotify is basically one huge recommendation machine. It watches how people interact with your songs and then decides who else should[…]
Above Img Cred: Geoffrey Hubbel Cercle Festival locked in its full 2026 lineup and confirmed a three day return to the National Air and Space Museum of France from May 22 to 24. The team expanded the event into a full weekend this year, building on the momentum of the sold out 2024 edition that[…]
The man himself keeps accruing his milestones. John Summit has been announced as the final Mainstage closing act for Ultra Music Festival 2026 on Sunday, March 29, in Miami’s Bayfront Park. This slot is one of the highest honors in Dance music, in line with the producer’s swift ascent from the underground to global superstar[…]
Jack Lazarus returns this Friday with a new remix of Dave Leck’s Floodgate, landing on our label with a clear sense of direction and a production method shaped by steady development. His rise during the past year included a major step in April when he won the Anjunadeep remix contest, which helped draw attention to[…]
Next week, one of Toronto‘s rising artists in the House and Techno panorama will land in the United States. She will perform two extra special b2b shows. Alley Kay is bringing her hypnotizing and high-energy track selection to San Francisco on December 5th. Then she will perform in Las Vegas on December 6th for two[…]
In an unfortunate mishap, Spanish-Italian Psytechno producer and DJ Indira Paganotto hurt herself after her Artcore Label Showcase in Barcelona. This past weekend, the artist brought out Dax J, Elli Acula, and Valentinø to Poble Espanyol in Barcelona for a label takeover, sponsored by Hivernacle Pop-up Club. In a recent post on her socials, the[…]
Faithless mark three decades of their legendary anthem Insomnia with a brand-new 12-inch zoetrope vinyl, released exclusively today for RSD Black Friday 2025 via Sony. Although the track already earned iconic status, this anniversary edition brings a fresh collectible that mirrors the original 1995 Cheeky Records sleeve while showcasing new rotating artwork inspired by the[…]
Photos Courtesy Of Telepathic Instruments Telepathic Instruments launched its new series, In the Back Seat, with an intimate performance from Kevin Parker recorded inside a vintage limousine rolling through Los Angeles. The debut episode features him exploring a soft, reflective version of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World” using Orchid, the songwriting tool he designed and developed[…]
What You’ll Learn Let’s not beat around the bush answering a common and quick question of what is a hook in a song. A hook is a short lyrical or melodic idea that helps a listener identify the main idea of a track. It is simple, repeatable, and easy to retain. You will hear hooks[…]
Ableton Live 12.3 rolled out with a set of updates designed to streamline real project workflows. After going through the new tools, the theme is pretty clear. Everything points toward quicker decisions, tighter sound design, and fewer technical interruptions while you move through sketches or full arrangements. The new bounce options, A/B device comparison, Splice[…]
Trance legend Johan Gielen returns to his iconic Airscape alias for ‘Etherflow,’ a deeply personal album dedicated to the memory of his late friend and tour manager, Robert Sanders.
Igloofest is making history in 2026 with its first-ever Edmonton edition. Bringing the festival’s signature frosty magic to Fan Park @ ICE District from March 12–14, 2026. Known for transforming winter into a vibrant celebration of music and community, Igloofest will unite internationally acclaimed artists with Canadian talent for an electrifying three-night outdoor rave experience.[…]
SXM Festival is raising the stakes for its 2026 edition, dropping its full Phase Two lineup and confirming its status as the ultimate electronic music escape. From March 18–22, 2026, the stunning island of Saint Martin will host a wide-ranging program of house, techno, melodic, Afro, progressive, and cutting-edge electronic sounds. The new additions solidify[…]
James Dexter reached a major milestone with the release of Here Now, his first full-length album on Inermu. The project lands at the ten-year mark of the label and reflects a long period of consistent work within the UK underground. Across the LP, he moves through the fuller range of his approach to house music,[…]
The invitation-only luxury nightlife concept VROOM ROOM is officially expanding across all U.S. Race Week cities, with Austin and Las Vegas editions already established and an official Miami debut set for May 2026. The announcement marks a major milestone for the series, which continues to blur the lines between luxury nightlife, motorsports, and cultural experiences.[…]