Spotify has been quietly rolling out higher subscription bills around the world and analysts say the U.S. could be next. In August, the company notified Premium subscribers in large swaths of Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific that the monthly price would rise. Spotify confirmed the regional changes on its newsroom and[…]
South East London duo Meridian have quietly built a reputation for precision, depth, and infectious groove. Comprised of multi-instrumentalist Russell and prolific beatmaker Louis, the pair’s combined experience spans genres and decades, with credits and collaborations alongside names like DMX, The Fanatix, Bashy, and Zitah. Their music fuses the polish of veteran producers with the energy of artists still hungry to experiment. Following the[…]
The Magician continues to define his own rhythm with “Night To Night,” a fresh rework of Baltimora’s 1985 hit “Tarzan Boy.” Out now on Universal Music Italy, the single reshapes the original’s hook into a sleek club cut that feels at home in today’s sets while carrying the same sense of movement that made the[…]
Streaming giant Spotify has quietly secured a patent for technology that would allow automatic generation of song mash-ups, at the same time that it simultaneously announces a broader collaboration with the world’s major record labels on “artist-first” generative-AI tools. The two moves, taken together, mark a significant moment in how the streaming business may evolve,[…]
Guy Mantzur and Chicola have spent years refining the intersection of melody, movement, and feeling. Their new Neon Bible EP, released on Sasha’s label Last Night on Earth, captures that shared language with two original tracks and an ambient rework that stretch from dance floor focus to cosmic stillness. The release reflects the continuity of[…]
Table of Contents One of my biggest gripes as of late has been vocal processing. If I want to use a vocal sample, then there’s honestly only so much I can do with it. I’m pretty much stuck with the voice’s tone and character, unless I want to use an external plugin that changes it.[…]
*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Jordan / MLennial Holdings, Inc. Seven Lions has announced his return to the historic Colorado music venue, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, set to happen on Friday, May 22, 2026, following four previous sold-out headline shows at this iconic venue. This upcoming performance will be part of his acclaimed ‘Higher Love’ event series,[…]
Thrive Music has announced the launch of its new imprint, HOUSE RULES, a label focused on shaping the next generation of electronic culture. The new division will debut on October 31 with BOLO THE DJ’s “Like A Cholo”, a high-impact club release that sets the tone for its creative direction. Future releases will include tracks[…]
Few producers have shaped modern drum design like DECAP. Through his long-running series Drums That Knock, he built one of the most recognizable and widely used collections on Splice, heard across records by Eminem, Kanye West, and Travis Scott. What started as a personal project to create hard-hitting, ready-to-use drums has become a benchmark for[…]
AlphaTheta has announced that its popular DJ controllers, the DDJ-FLX2 and DDJ-FLX4, are now fully compatible with Traktor Play, the brand-new DJ software from Native Instruments. This integration gives DJs the ability to plug in and perform with the new platform at no extra cost, lowering the barrier to entry for aspiring artists while still[…]
Ticketmaster, which is owned by Live Nation, has announced a major new policy to fight ticket scalping and the illegal use of multiple accounts. This big change comes shortly after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit, claiming the companies made money by quietly supporting massive scalper operations. In a recent letter to U.S.[…]
The introduction of AAX support gives Pro Tools users access to Serato’s two most popular production tools in their native environment. Serato Sample, powered by the brand’s Pitch ’n Time algorithm, provides precise time-stretching and pitch-shifting, making it easy to chop, flip, and manipulate audio while staying perfectly in sync with session tempo. Hex FX[…]
Paris-born composer, producer, and performer Worakls has released his highly anticipated new album ‘From One Blink to Another’ – available now via Polydor / Universal Music France. Listen to the full album bellow. A visionary new chapter from one of France’s most distinctive electronic artists, the album marks Worakls’ boldest and most expansive project to[…]
The music industry is seeing a shift. Artists are now prioritizing their health and well-being. Chris Martinez, one half of the DJ duo The Martinez Brothers, is taking a break from touring. His brother, Stevie Jr., shared the news on Instagram last week. Chris has performed globally for nearly 20 years. Now, he’s choosing rest[…]
Kormac follows his recent single Down Below with Hazy, a track inspired by nighttime memories of Dublin city. Where Down Below leaned into raw modular textures, Hazy looks back to Kormac’s first experiences of club culture – not just the music, but the journeys between venues, the faces in the crowd, and the fleeting camaraderie[…]
Wingtip’s new album Luckyman marks a clear turning point for Los Angeles-based producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Nick Perloff-Giles. After years of exploring pop, dance, and indie rock, he brought those threads together into a sound that feels complete and focused. Recorded in an Airbnb studio tucked into the Malibu mountains and finished across a handful[…]
A new era of nightlife is about to dawn in Bangkok. This December, the Thai capital will welcome FVTURE Bangkok, a 6,000-capacity hyperclub that promises to be Southeast Asia’s largest and most technologically advanced nightlife destination. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s central business district, FVTURE aims to rival the world’s most iconic venues, from[…]
Spotify has announced a landmark collaboration with the world’s three largest music companies, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group, and Warner Music Group, alongside independent distributors Merlin and Believe. The focus of this new initiative is the co-development of responsible AI tools to ensure that generative AI music products prioritize and benefit artists and songwriters[…]
Better Together, the two-night dance music festival presented by Relentless Beats, returns to Phoenix this Thanksgiving weekend with headliners Dom Dolla and ODESZA. The event takes over Steele Indian School Park on November 22–23, promising a multi genre lineup that hosts both established names and rising talent. Relentless Beats’ announcement fills out the bill with[…]
Body Language, a boutique house music festival known for its gritty, underground atmosphere, returns to Phoenix for a two-night run on October 24–25. This year’s edition staged at Warehouse 215 in Downtown Phoenix, an intimate, understated backdrop for the weekend’s headline house acts. Since its inception in 2015, Body Language has been a prominent staple[…]
Pandora has launched 2AM, a new station and takeover series celebrating the music driving clubs and festivals worldwide. The project spotlights exclusive DJ setlists curated and hosted by some of the most influential names in electronic music. Listen to the 2AM station HERE. The Sound of 2AM 2AM delivers the late-night energy of the dance floor[…]
