Magnetic Mix 267: Hermetics

Since his early records on R&S and ZZK, Hermetics (aka Santiago Niño) has explored electronic music as a form of ritual and renewal. His work across labels like Multi Culti and Optimo Music leans into rhythm as a tool for transformation. On his new remix of Oora’s And Then, It Faded, Hermetics takes a moment[…]

How Personal Connections Shape Every Blonde Maze Track

Blonde Maze tends to write from the middle of the feeling. Not after it’s passed, and not from a polished distance. Her new album Second Sight came out May 23 on Enhanced Chill, and it’s one of those records that feels fully lived in. The project focuses on love, heartbreak, and emotional renewal, but it[…]

Techno

North Coast Music Festival Reveals Chill Dome Lineup: SVDDEN DEATH, ATLiens, & Liquid Stranger B2B ??

In celebration of its 15th Anniversary installment, Chicagoland’s premier electronic music event, North Coast Music Festival, has revealed the highly anticipated lineup for its 360° experiential stage: The Chill Dome. The beloved space will feature special performances from SVDDEN DEATH: DEADROOM, ATLiens OG Trap Set, and Liquid Stranger B2B ??????. Set beneath an indoor canopy of kaleidoscopic lasers, these exclusive daytime sets will[…]

Giorgio Fazio Reimagines a Cult Classic with Jungle Flip of Hudson Mohawke’s “FUSE”

There are some tracks that shape an entire generation of producers. Hudson Mohawke’s “FUSE”, from his groundbreaking 2009 “Butter” LP, is one of them. Now, over a decade later, Italian creative director and producer Giorgio Fazio offers a uniquely personal reinterpretation in “FUSE (Jungle Flip)“, a truly wonderful homage to HudMo’s original, refracted through the lens of jungle,[…]

Trulli Rolls Out First Premium Battery-Powered Subwoofer

Trulli Audio is rolling out something nobody else has pulled off yet: a premium subwoofer that runs on battery and works anywhere, no install or generator needed. Launching July 26, the Trulli Bass50 Subwoofer brings serious low-end to your home, car, or live setup—wirelessly and with enough punch to satisfy DJs and audiophiles alike. Built[…]

Events

Apocalypse Zombieland Drops Full Lineup For 2025

Insomniac has unveiled the 2025 lineup for Apocalypse Zombieland. Helmed by the powerhouse promoter’s Bassrush brand, the doomsday-themed festival will return to Long Beach, California, this Thanksgiving weekend, November 28-29, for another bass-music-fueled bash on the banks of the Queen Mary Waterfront. Tapping performances from more than 90 artists across four stages, Apocalypse Zombieland’s 2025[…]

Events

BOO Seattle Drops 2025 Lineup For PNW Halloween Weekender

Insomniac has shared the 2025 lineup for its Pacific Northwest Halloween weekender, BOO Seattle. Back for its fifth edition in Washington, the two-night rave returns to Seattle’s WAMU Theater on October 31 and November 1, packing a spooky good lineup of performances from more than 40 industry-leading DJs across three indoor stages. With two more[…]

Techno

Dim Mak To Take Over SoCal With Three Label Events This Weekend

Dim Mak is bringing the heat to SoCal this weekend with three back-to-back shows across San Diego and Los Angeles. From Comic-Con chaos to warehouse-style club energy, and a massive free open-air party in downtown LA, the label is going all in with a huge dose of dance July 25–27. Laidback Luke Presents SUPER YOU&ME[…]

Techno

Nora En Pure Delivers Radiant Summer Anthem ‘Senses Of Comfort’

Swiss-South African artist Nora En Pure unveils her first original release since ‘Memories’ with the stunning new single ‘Senses Of Comfort’, out now on Enormous Tunes. As summer reaches its peak, ‘Senses Of Comfort’ delivers a radiant and soul-soothing soundscape that mirrors both the serenity of nature and the emotional power of the dancefloor. The[…]

Events

Returning Home: Why Shambhala Is More Than A Festival

There’s something surreal about the moment you step onto the Salmo River Ranch, home of Shambhala Music Festival. The air feels different—dusty, yes, but there’s something euphoric in that feeling. Seeing the same layouts, decorations, and stages year after year, it suddenly hits you: you’re not just at a festival, you’re home. This summer marks[…]

Bukayo Saka Leads JD’s New Balance 1000 Push

JD Sports has rolled out four exclusive colorways of the New Balance 1000, a silhouette that first landed in 1999 and has only gained more traction in today’s retro-tech sneaker climate. Available now through JD’s Global Access platform, these new editions mark a return to early-2000s sneaker design with a sharp focus on layered texture[…]

Techno

Awakenings Gets A New Home For ADE 2025 – Sugarfactory

Awakenings is gearing up for a bold shift at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, relocating its legendary techno showcases to a new venue—Sugarfactory. The events will unfold in Amsterdam from October 22 to 26, 2025. Awakenings moving to Sugarfactory Awakenings is switching things up for ADE 2025 with relocating to Sugarfactory. It is a venue that[…]

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Empty Skyscrapers In London Could Be Turned Into Nightclubs

Would you party in a club perched as high as the Gherkin, the Shard, or the Walkie Talkie? That futuristic concept could soon be a reality for London’s nightlife. A new report by creative studio Bompas & Parr proposes turning the capital’s vacant office towers into weekend nightclubs. Their latest annual study, The Future of[…]

13 Tips For Staying Safe While Solo Camping

So you have finally decided to enter your peaceful and ‘into the wild’ era. I can totally relate because after watching that movie, I wanted to backpack, leave the chaos, and enter into self-care mode with trees too. So I did. Although the movie was based on a true story, life can be unpredictable for[…]

Verknipt breaks Guinness World Records title for world’s largest laser show

Verknipt ArenA 2025 has officially broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest laser show, unleashing an unprecedented 1,100 lasers across the Johan Cruijff ArenA. At exactly 23:50, during a specially choreographed show moment, the ArenA was transformed into a sea of synchronized light and sound, creating an explosion of colour, emotion, and unity felt in[…]

Techno

Above & Beyond Unveil Masterful Fifth Artist Album, Bigger Than All Of Us

This album will be talked about for years on end, trust me. Today is a beautiful day for music, as a whole, not just Dance music. One of the Electronic spectrum’s greatest musicians, known collectively as Above & Beyond, have come together to release their new, gigantic long play, Bigger Than All Of Us. Rocking[…]

How Italo Brutalo’s Gear Obsession Led to His Most Stripped-Back Tracks Yet

When you’ve owned over 1,500 pieces of hardware across two decades, you don’t just make music—you build ecosystems. That’s exactly what Italo Brutalo has done. His latest album Second Horizon, released via Berlin’s Suess Media, might be his most minimal to date, but it’s also the most intentional. Built entirely on a custom-built modular rack,[…]