AWEN on Discovery, Ritual, and the Story Behind “Hustler”

Img Cred: Kares Le Roy Some artists treat music discovery as part of the process, others treat it as a way of staying connected to why they make music in the first place. That mindset sits at the heart of AWEN and Daniel Rateuke’s latest release, Hustler, launching on Kanté. The record leans into storytelling,[…]

Magnetic’s Artists to Watch Roundup: Jason Busteed, G-Sinnz, Neurolapse, and More!

The weather may be getting colder, but the underground continues to heat up. This week’s roundup features Caribbean-inspired d&b, pure house music joy, vulnerable country pop, and so much more. Let’s get into the list! Neurolapse Following the success of “I See Through You Now” and “No Crown No Kingdom”, rising producer Neurolapse returns with “Am I Wrong?”, his most emotionally[…]

WHIPPED CREAM Explores Heartbreak And Hope In New Anthem ‘life’

WHIPPED CREAM continues to redefine the intersection of emotion and energy with her latest single, “life.” Out now on Monstercat, the track marks another pivotal moment in the Toronto-born artist’s ongoing evolution, one that balances cinematic depth with club-ready production. Known for blurring genre lines, she once again proves that vulnerability and power can coexist[…]

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Must-See Artists at Seismic Dance Event 8.0

The underground is rising once again in Texas. Returning November 14–16, 2025, Seismic Dance Event 8.0 takes over The Concourse Project. Recently ranked as #4 venue in the U.S. and #27 worldwide for house, techno, and forward-thinking electronic music. Produced by RealMusic Events, Seismic has earned its reputation as the “boutique-sized festival with world-class production.”[…]

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Calvin Harris Returns to the Strip with Exclusive Two-Year Residency at Wynn Las Vegas

The legendary Scottish DJ and GRAMMY Award-winning producer, Calvin Harris, is set to return to Las Vegas in 2026, where he will dominate the Strip with an exclusive two-year residency at Wynn Las Vegas’ premier nightlife division, Wynn Nightlife. This highly anticipated residency marks a significant homecoming for Harris, whose very first Las Vegas residency began with Wynn Nightlife—a partnership that[…]

Lamborghini Exhaust Turned Into £35,000 Speaker System by iXOOST

Italian luxury audio brand iXOOST has revealed ESAVOX, a limited-edition Bluetooth sound system built using original Lamborghini supercar parts. This £35,000 unit is made in Modena, Italy, weighs 63 kilograms, and is produced in a run of 63 pieces worldwide. It is available now, with UK distribution handled exclusively through Harrods. ESAVOX is built around[…]

Inside REWARDS: Rafa Barrios on Mentorship, Music, and New Beginnings

REWARDS starts with a simple idea from Rafa Barrios. After years of releasing tracks, touring, and growing as a producer, he wanted a place that felt personal. Not another label with a logo and a release schedule, but something tied to real relationships. The kind that come from long studio nights, early flights, and clubs[…]

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Winter Music Conference 2026 Moves to Downtown Miami’s Kimpton EPIC Hotel

Winter Music Conference (WMC) will make its highly anticipated return to Miami for its 36th edition from Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26, 2026, headquartered at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami – the Official Miami Music Week Hotel. WMC 2026 ushers in a new chapter for this legendary institution, reaffirming its place as a[…]

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Insomniac Radio is Broadcasting EDC Orlando 2025 This Weekend

If you can’t make it to the Sunshine State this weekend, Insomniac Radio has you covered. The label’s 24/7 digital station is broadcasting live from EDC Orlando 2025, capturing every pulse-pounding drop, sunrise moment, and crowd roaring energy straight from Tinker Field. From the first beat on Friday to the festival’s closing set on Sunday,[…]

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Ticketmaster Sued for Alleged Patent Infringement on Safetix Barcode Innovation

Ticketmaster’s back in the spotlight. This month, it and Live Nation are facing a new lawsuit over the rotating barcode tech used in SafeTix. The Lawsuits – Rotating Barcode & More EChanging Barcode LLC claims Ticketmaster copied its patented system that prevents ticket screenshots. The patent—U.S. Patent #9,047,715—covers rotating encrypted barcodes. Alan Amron, the inventor[…]

Bob Moses announce North American tour

In support of their new album BLINK, Grammy-winning production and songwriting duo Bob Moses have announced the Afterglow Tour, a North American run with Cannons. Bob Moses and Cannons will hit venues in cities across North America including two nights at Brooklyn Paramount in New York and the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, among many[…]

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Factory Town Kicks Off Exciting New Era with Hocus Pocus 2025

Miami’s Hocus Pocus Halloween event just wrapped up its 5th year at Factory Town and ushered in a brand new era for the venue. Oddly enough, it was Hocus Pocus that hosted the very first event at a very different Factory Town in 2021. With that in mind, it’s appropriate that the event, now a[…]

The 15 Best Disco & Funk Tracks Of October 2025

Welcome to October and the 15 best Disco & Funk tracks chart! This month, we will be checking out new music from JKriv, MGR Mike, Jaegerossa, and more. As always, the music is as diverse as the artists themselves, so let’s get to dancing! The October chart is going to look a little different, dare[…]

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Essential Traktor Play DJ App Launches for Just $49

Native Instruments (NI) launched the Traktor Play DJ app, a highly streamlined two-deck application. This release signals a major strategic shift and actively targets beginner and hobbyist DJs. The software lowers the barrier to entry but maintains the professional sound quality the Traktor brand is known for. Priced competitively at $49/€49, the Traktor Play DJ[…]