Native Instruments has officially unveiled the Traktor MX2, a streamlined 2-channel DJ controller poised to redefine creative performance for both aspiring and experienced DJs. Combining a highly portable format with professional-grade features, the MX2 delivers a powerful mixing experience right out of the box, integrating seamlessly with the newly updated Traktor Pro 4 software. This[…]
Table of Contents Visual tools in music production are powerful while learning to trust your ears in mixing, but they can also be misleading if relied upon exclusviely. Many producers become overly focused on EQ curves, spectrum analyzers, and metering, shaping sounds to look “right” rather than listening to what truly works. The reality is[…]
Table of Contents Image Creds: Jasper ten Tusscher Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has announced its completed lineup for 2025, confirming another landmark edition that stretches across five full days of music, culture, and community. From October 22 to 26, Amsterdam will once again become the center of the global electronic music scene, hosting over 3,300[…]
The analog emulation masters have done it again. With the Trident Mk III, Cherry Audio resurrects one of the most overlooked giants of early-’80s analog synthesis (Korg’s original Trident) and reimagines it for the modern studio with stunning depth, warmth, and usability. Originally released in 1981, the Korg Trident was a marvel of its time: a[…]
A groundbreaking study from researchers in Hungary has thrust the psychedelic compound DMT (N,N-dimethyltryptamine) into the medical spotlight, revealing its powerful potential to mitigate stroke damage and dramatically aid in brain recovery. This finding suggests that a DMT-based therapy could become a critical adjuvant treatment for stroke victims, a field severely constrained by time-sensitive and[…]
Prospa is back on CircoLoco Records with “Love Songs,” a soulful, high-energy house record featuring Berlin-based vocalist Kosmo Kint. The track leans into 80s-inspired production while maintaining the punch and precision that have defined the UK duo’s sound. Built around a rich vocal hook and warm analog textures, “Love Songs” feels equally at home on[…]
In a significant move for the Los Angeles electronic music scene, Insomniac, the world-renowned electronic music event company, has purchased the iconic AVALON Hollywood nightclub for a reported $15.7 million. This acquisition solidifies a partnership that began last year and secures the venue’s future as a hub for electronic music. The sale by Ligny LLC[…]
Spotify’s stock fell 6.6% after two major announcements shook investor confidence. CEO Daniel Ek will step down on January 1, 2026, shared last week. He will be replaced by co-CEOs Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström and the downgrade the Stock from Goldman Sachs. Leadership Shake-up & Goldman Sachs Downgrade Daniel Ek will step down as[…]
Electronic music has long been defined by its subgenres – house, techno, drum and bass, dubstep – each with distinct BPM ranges, production techniques, and cultural contexts. DJs and producers built careers by mastering specific sounds, and audiences knew what to expect when they walked into a techno night versus a house party. But in[…]
Swiss electronic duo Adriatique join forces with House DJ and singer Coach Harrison, and German producer Tim Engelhardt for a one-of-a-kind experience. Their newest collaboration, ‘Maybe‘, is a powerful and emotional Melodic Afrohouse hybrid. It soothes every listening ear. Now available on the prestigious X Records label, the single has made its rounds during Adriatique’s[…]
Following a successful and very busy year touring across the globe with their Open Air series, renowned record label Anjunadeep will return to Dubai to partner with Bohemia Presents at the FIVE Palm Jumeirah’s Bohemia Beach Club. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday, 1 November, and will feature a strong lineup of talent from the[…]
New research from King’s College London, the University of Hertfordshire, and Manchester Metropolitan University has found that deaths involving ketamine in the UK have surged nearly twenty-fold since 2014 — a rise of approximately 2,000% over the past decade. The study, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, analyzed coronial records and toxicology data from England,[…]
Drumcode brings the heat once again as KASIA, Charles D, and Sarah De Warren link up for a fierce new release: ‘PSYCHO’. This electro-tinged techno weapon blends slick vocals, hypnotic builds, and peak-time intensity into a track built for the festival circuit. ‘PSYCHO’ has been a standout ID throughout the summer, with Adam Beyer hammering[…]
Brazilian heavyweight Vintage Culture returns with his latest standalone single, ‘Get Naughty’ — a seductive slice of tech-house designed to stir the late-night crowd. Featuring Doozie & Lauren Nicole. This isn’t a track trying to reinvent the wheel, and it doesn’t need to. ‘Get Naughty’ thrives on simplicity and mood, with its minimal percussion, rolling[…]
The Wild Violets have truly pulled out all the stops with their glittering new single, “Sweet Redemption”, out now on The Disco Express. Built on a foundation of deep funk grooves, shimmering guitar riffs, and lush vocal harmonies, the track perfectly encapsulates the band’s ethos: a fusion of vintage disco flair with forward-thinking production. It’s a[…]
The Midnight have made a career out of turning nostalgia into something that feels alive in the present, and their new single Runaways keeps that tradition moving forward. Out now on Ultra Records, it pairs the duo with multi-platinum songwriter Bonnie McKee, who adds a striking lift to a track already built for big stages[…]
Audified has introduced MultiDrive PRO, a plug-in designed to place twelve of the most iconic stompbox tones directly inside a DAW. Instead of juggling multiple pedals or expensive hardware, producers and guitarists can now access fuzz, distortion, overdrive, and boost tones modeled to match the feel and behavior of their original hardware counterparts. MultiDrive PRO is[…]
Justine Skye is back with another dance-driven release, sharing her new single “YAP” via Warner Records. Produced by Channel Tres and Baby Tate, the track continues her pivot toward house and electronic-leaning sounds, showing the same energy that’s fueled her recent run of festival-ready singles. A Confident Step Into the Dance Era “YAP” wastes no[…]
Louie Vega’s All My Love, the soulful house collaboration with Robyn first released in 2022, is back in the spotlight with a new set of remixes on Nervous Records. The track, which won DJ Mag North America’s “Best Track” the year it debuted, was originally part of Vega’s Expansions In The NYC album and quickly[…]
Huminal has always had a knack for balancing emotional depth with technical detail, and that comes through clearly on his track “Mirage” for Purified Records. The title cut from the new EP brings a warmth and grit that sits right in line with the label’s sound while still carrying Huminal’s own character. What makes this[…]
superfine launches this November with a statement of intent: ‘Attraction’ by Marc DePulse & SNYL, complete with a remix from Shubostar. With DePulse’s reputation as a staple of the European underground and Shubostar’s cosmic touch driving the remix, the debut release sets the tone for the label’s forward-looking spirit. Set to evolve release by release,[…]
