Liverpool’s Kokiri has a way of making house music that feels effortless but built on years of refinement. Since breaking through with Turn Back Time (Retrospect), he’s kept a steady presence across BBC Radio 1, Kiss Nights, and Capital Dance while releasing on labels like Armada Deep, Love & Other, and Perfect Havoc. His sound[…]
(photo credit: Credit: Thiago Daher) Porto-based Brazilian producer and DJ Marcal releases Enchant & Deceive on Enemy Records on September 26. The five-track EP with a digital bonus marks his third outing on Dustin Zahn’s label and follows a May debut on Donato Dozzy and Neel’s Spazio Nero, with a Key Vinyl release slated later[…]
Table of Contents Every mix contains resonances. These are frequencies that poke out too much and can make a sound harsh or distracting. Many producers respond by applying a narrow EQ notch to eliminate the issue. This approach looks precise, but the result often sounds worse than the original problem. Instruments lose fullness, vocals lose[…]
Table of Contents We’ve reviewed numerous headphones at Magnetic Magazine from a variety of angles over the years. Some get tested in the studio during long production sessions, while others do so while DJing, traveling, or checking mixes between systems. Every pair we write about gets used in real workflows, not just on spec sheets.[…]
Table of Contents After two limited runs that sold out instantly, Telepathic Instruments has officially launched Orchid worldwide. Available now at telepathicinstruments.com, the device has already been hailed by TIME as one of 2025’s Best Inventions and quickly became one of the most talked-about new tools in modern music production. Co-founded by Kevin Parker of[…]
Table of Contents The first look set expectations. I like gear that looks clean on camera and in a booth, and the matte black with a controlled red accent hit that mark for sure. I noticed the compact fold right away. It made me more likely to throw the headphones in a bag for a[…]
Dutch techno powerhouse Reinier Zonneveld has released his latest single, In De Olie, on his own label Filth on Acid. The release follows his debut at #22 in this year’s DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, marking a major milestone in his career and a celebration of his growing influence across the global electronic scene.[…]
Berlin-based duo GHEIST have always found success in the liminal space between club rush and emotional release, crafting live-electronic journeys that could be experienced as films or as raves. On “Flowers & Guns“, their new collaboration with Ukrainian melodic house visionary 8Kays, that emotional bandwidth expands even further with an elegant fusion of indie dance tension[…]
After over a decade without a full run of shows, No Doubt is officially back — and they’re making their return on one of the biggest stages in the world. The band will headline a six-show residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in May and June 2026, Billboard confirms. This marks the group’s first proper[…]
The greatest Progressive House festival is back, hungry and ready for Croatia next year. It’s what we’ve all been waiting for. Balance Croatia has officially announced its lineup for the 2026 festival, which will take place at The Garden in Tisno, Croatia. Let me tell you, it’s absolutely monumental this time, on par with this[…]
The quintessential Indian festival is back! Maushi is celebrating their 7th anniversary with a wholesome line-up that transcends the boundaries of alternative dance genres. How many times have we witnessed a complete Vinyl stage at an Indian festival? The distinctive encounter at a Maushi event tends to be exaggerated for this instalment tomorrow at Drome[…]
A Trap Revival Anthem & The Sixth Single from DJ Snake’s upcoming Album ‘Nomad’ Global music icon DJ Snake reunites with longtime friend—superstar producer, songwriter and DJ Dillon Francis,alongside TRXGGX, on the explosive new single “Bring the House Down,” poised for release today. After years apart, Snake and Francis reignite their creative spark with a[…]
Dutch electronic heavyweights Tinlicker are entering a bold new chapter — and this time, they’re not just a duo. The Utrecht-based producers Jordi van Achthoven and Micha Heyboer have officially welcomed Hero Baldwin as a full-time band member, turning Tinlicker into a powerhouse trio for 2026. To mark the moment, they’ve dropped a dazzling new single, ‘I Want My Freedom‘ — out October 10th via Remember the[…]
“The most unforgettable experience of my life,” “I will remember RISE forever,” and “The most magical thing I have ever seen.” These were just a few of the reactions shared across social media by tens of thousands of guests following the 10th AnniversaryRISE Festival held in the Mojave Desert on Oct. 3rd, Oct. 4th, and Oct. 5th.[…]
As Balance Croatia has just announced it mouth-watering line-up for its return to Tisno’s The Garden, following it’s highly acclaimed and sold-out debut edition this August (widely reported as one of the best festivals of all time from both the attendees who travelled all over the world, plus the DJs, press, and organisers), I wanted[…]
Supermodel and genderless advocate Elton Ilirjani further proved his role as a fashion disrupter, concluding Paris Fashion Week Womenswear SS 2026 with a striking street-style photoshoot featuring the boundary-pushing designs of PoetLab by Giuseppe Iaciofano. The Albanian American model, known professionally as HANKO, used the high-profile closing moments of PFW to champion the London-based luxury[…]
Eight-time GRAMMY nominee and global electronic icon Kaskade announces his long-awaited new studio album, Undux, is set to arrive this Winter – a body of work that marks one of the most introspective and personal chapters of his career. A defining force in modern dance music, Kaskade has shaped the global soundscape for more than[…]
The magic of UNTOLD Dubai’s Mega Festival returns this November, from 6-9, in the premiere location of the largest theme park in the Middle East. The organizers unveil a new spectacular wave of artists set to light up the desert sky at Dubai Parks & Resorts. Axwell, MEDUZA, Tchami, Salvatore Ganacci, Jaxomy, Tujamo, YUNGBLUD, Swae[…]
Attawalpa’s new record Experience, out September 19 via Thurston Moore and Eva Prinz’s Daydream Library Series, finds the London-based South American artist expanding his sound into something vivid, unpredictable, and alive. The album arrives in a Dolby Atmos mix mastered by Dyre Gormsen, marking a first-of-its-kind release for the label and a bold statement from[…]
Native Instruments has announced the release of the Traktor MX2, a next-generation two-channel DJ controller designed for performance-focused artists at every level. Compact yet powerful, the MX2 combines hands-on control with deep integration into Traktor Pro 4, offering a straightforward setup for both newcomers and seasoned DJs who need a portable, club-ready solution. Bundled with[…]
Anyma is entering the VR world like never before. Having conquered bascially everything in this reality, it is time for him to enter another. Anyma launched “The End Of Genesys—A Cybernetic Opera,” a spatial video shot on iPhone and available exclusively on Apple Vision Pro. The acclaimed DJ, producer, and multidisciplinary artist ventures into the world of spatial computing[…]
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