During COVID-19 pandemic. Among the many sectors affected, the live music industry was dealt a severe blow. Festival-goers, ravers, DJs, and music aficionados saw their beloved concerts, festivals, and live performances vanish into thin air. But amidst the disappointment, a controversy was brewing. Two industry behemoths, Live Nation and AEG Presents, found themselves in hot[…]
Since its inception in 2005, the Do LaB has always been different. Originally introduced at Coachella, the project’s intention was to showcase a modest art installation without a music component. Its founders, however, refuse to go anywhere without speakers, so when the festival started turning down, Do LaB started turning up. Now, the party outfit[…]
William Noglows approaches progressive house less as a genre and more as a way of thinking about how music can move — gradually, cohesively, and with intention. Through his Super Progressive platform, he’s been quietly mapping the links between the scene’s long-standing icons and a newer generation of producers and DJs. In this mix and[…]
Table of Contents When you spend hours fine-tuning a mix, chasing that elusive clarity or warmth, you know how every little detail matters. Now, two new tools are stepping into the studio to give you full control where it counts. MQA Labs just released Inspira and Endura—two plugins that are raising the bar on what’s[…]
Fedde Le Grand was a defining figure for house music. His most iconic song, Put Your Hands Up For Detroit, was released in 2006, and So Much Love was released in 2010. Fedde Le Grand has accomplished many things in his life and career. For several years, he was ranked in the top 20 DJs[…]
Table of Contents Image C/O Manifester Music And WMG. For educational only. Let’s talk about “Wasted Love” for a hot second. Not just the big Eurovision moment, not just the key change and dramatic club drop, but the lyrics and words themselves — the actual words JJ is singing through all that operatic power. This[…]
Glastonbury is expanding its dance music areas for 2025. After the world-famous British festival unveiled its 2025 site map on Saturday, a report from Mixmag highlights that changes to its layout, stage placements, and campgrounds will revamp or expand several of Glastonbury’s electronic music party hubs, including Silver Hayes, Shangri-La, Arcadia, and The Glade. The[…]
Jamie xx has leveled up the lineup for his takeover at London’s LIDO Festival with an exclusive Skrillex B2B and several new additions. In the throws of his club-leaning solo project after the 2024 release of his third LP, In Waves, the award-winning British producer, DJ, and founding member of The xx, will host a[…]
Today, Interscope Records, Pophouse and the Avicii Estate are proud to release AVICII FOREVER, a compilation featuring 19 essential tracks from Avicii’s iconic catalog, along with the brand-new single “Let’s Ride Away” featuring Elle King. AVICII FOREVER is available across all major streaming platforms, in physical formats and through exclusive content on Avicii’s official social channels. Follwoing the global release of[…]
Calvin Harris has responded to a claim that his latest single rips off Chicane’s 1996 hit ‘Offshore’. In April, Harris shared a clip of his latest single ‘Blessings’ on Instagram, telling fans: “Welcome to my new song”. Nick Bracegirdle, better known as Chicane, commented on the post shortly after, writing: “I would like to thank[…]
Barcelona’s Sónar Festival has issued a statement after more than 70 artists spoke out against the festival’s ties to KKR, a private equity firm which has recently come under fire for having stakes in weapons manufacturing companies, the Coastal GasLink pipeline, and a number of Israeli corporations that operate in occupied Palestinian territories, and the[…]
French DJ & producer Moonee just dropped his newest EP “Ghosts of Massilia” on his label Groovence, and we’re HUGE fans of it. Inspired by the past of Marseille and infused with old stories and nostalgic atmospheres, this five-track deep house package is stuffed to the brim with ethereal atmospheres, lush melodic soundscapes, and crystal-clear[…]
Table of Contents There’s been a lot of interest in the Alto TX412 and the entire TX series as a whole this year, and the TX412 sits right at the center of that attention—especially considering the popularity of its predecessor, the TS series, which has been a staple in the live sound scene for what[…]
Fresh off his latest collaboration with Tiesto and Goodboys, Odd Mob is set to make his return to New York City this Friday to perform at Avant Gardner’s Great Hall. After burst into the scene with his hit tracks like his collaboration with Sean Paul called ‘Get Busy’ and latest release with Tiesto called ‘Won’t[…]
AlphaTheta, formerly Pioneer (the acclaimed DJ gear brand), has teamed up with SanDisk, a big company that makes storage devices. Together, they have released a new, fast flash drive for DJs. This new product is designed to help DJs move and use their music more easily when they are performing. The new SanDisk DJ Flash[…]
Glastonbury has unveiled a brand new site map for 2025, revealing a revamp of dance music areas including Silver Hayes, Shangri-La, Arcadia, and The Glade. The new map was unveiled to the public for the first time on Saturday (May 17), showing a number of changes to its music fields, campsites, and surrounding facilities. This[…]
On Saturday, May 31, we’re giving SG Lewis’ Forever Days imprint the Mixmag Lab summer treatment it deserves by throwing a huge day party on the incredible Wagtail Rooftop in central London. We’ve got a super tasty line-up in tow – with Denis Sulta, X & Ivy, and more joining the bill. It’s shaping up[…]
Paying tribute to his late friend and tour manger, Johan Gielen unveils an emotive new single, entitled ‘Beach Pearl (Robert’s Theme).’ Taking listeners on the most emotive of musical journeys, Johan Gielen has unveiled a tribute track for his late friend and tour manager, in the form of ‘Beach Pearl (Robert’s Theme).’ Having introduced the[…]
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of ABSOLUTE. and Dot Major link up on new single as NIGHT manoeuvres ABSOLUTE. and London Grammar’s Dot Major have teamed up on a new collaborative project, named NIGHT manoeuvres. The debut single from the new duo is due to land on[…]
Rome’s own Adiel returns with Nightride, a breakbeat-heavy single that unfolds more like a city-lit memory than a traditional club track. Released on [PIAS] Électronique, it finds her building tension through percussive grit and melodic subtlety while making space for a rare vocal—“Close your eyes, take you through the night”—to land with purpose. Inspired by[…]
Adana Twins return with Keep On Coming, a deep, melodic house track that brings Ocean Flor’s vocal warmth into focus and explores the softer edges of their sound. Out now via their own label TAU, the track opens with emotive piano chords and a slow build before Jesse Trinidad’s voice takes center stage—human, hopeful, and[…]
