Walker & Royce welcome rising talent FENIK back to Rules Don’t Apply with a taunting & haunting banger. FENIK has made our dreams come true with ‘Fantasy.’ The tech house record features goliath drums peppered with a spicy bass line and slicing melodic shards. Searing synths and sultry vocals take the track to another level.[…]
Tony Romera’s latest single Time To Move drops via Toolroom and lives up to its name: it’s a high-octane fusion of 80s flavor, modern club punch, and that unmistakable bounce that’s become his signature. Already a standout moment in his Miami sets this year, the track lands at a time when Romera’s sound is stretching[…]
Michael Bibi has raised over €56,000 for a cancer charity after performing a surprise set at Beachouse Ibiza last week. Bibi performed to an intimate crowd at the beachside location, collecting donations on the door for Asociación Pitiusa de Ayuda a Afectados de Cáncer, which provides support for those with cancer in Ibiza and Formentera.[…]
Glastonbury’s Arcadia has announced the return of its Dragonfly stage this year, and revealed the full list of names set to take to the stage over Glastonbury weekend. After it was unveiled for the first time last year, The Dragonfly stage – repurposed from an old Royal Navy helicopter – will return for its second[…]
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of festival line-ups you might have missed this week Spring Attitude Festival to take over imposing site in Rome with Bicep headlining Spring Attitude Festival has announced it will be the first-ever music event to be hosted at the iconic La Nuvola building in Rome. Bicep, Apparat and L’Impératrice are headlining[…]
A new book titled Dance or Die: A History of Hardcore is coming out via Velocity Press on June 6. Written by Holly Dicker, who has covered the hardcore scene for Mixmag, it features interviews with artists and hardcore fanatics to explore more than three decades of the musical and cultural movement. Read this next:[…]
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of Verraco announces debut XL EP, ‘Basic Maneuvers’ Verraco has signed to XL and announced a new EP titled ‘Basic Maneuvers’ is landing on May 29. The three-tracker reflects the TraTraTrax co-founder’s shift towards intense, impactful and so-called ‘simpler’ music for the[…]
A new hi-fi bar is opening this summer in West London from the team behind Next Door Records, named New Forms. The space is projected to open by July on King’s Road in Chelsea, West London, in partnership with The Gaumont, a 220,000 sq ft mixed-use development that includes a rooftop bar, cinema, and other[…]
Armin van Buuren has unveiled the inspiration behind Bach To The Future, his recent collaboration with BLR. The track draws directly from classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach, reimagining the iconic Toccata through a techno lens. In a candid video shared on his social platforms, Armin opened up about the personal backstory behind the project. He[…]
As part of a landmark celebration for his Sirup Music label, EDX has unveiled a brand-new single titled “Desire,” marking another milestone in the prolific DJ and producer’s three-decade career. This track not only commemorates the 25th anniversary of his Zurich-based imprint but also reinforces his legacy as a global architect of melodic house music.[…]
Insert the Jesse Pinkman / Breaking Bad “he can’t keep getting away with this!” meme here! But the thing is, he rightfully can and deserves to. As if John Summit hasn’t conquered so much of the world already, the Chicago native producer announced that he is set to perform for his biggest crowd yet. Thanks[…]
RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Inhale / Exhale World Tour is shaping up to be their most ambitious journey to date. With over 600,000 tickets sold during the initial onsale, the tour spans continents with sold-out stops at stadiums and amphitheaters from North America to Europe, including their biggest headline show ever at the Rose Bowl. The[…]
Your Paradise festival is expanding to the Maldives in 2026. After ten years of premier island music experiences in Fiji, the renowned boutique destination festival will add the tropical South Asian island to its offerings next year, hosting its first international edition at the luxury Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, set in the Maldives’ stunning Baa[…]
Cyprus’ BEONIX festival is bringing the best of house and techno to the Mediterranean Coast. The three-day celebration is back on the shores of Limassol from September 19-21, unfolding throughout ETKO, an expansive open-air venue on the site of a historic former winery, with a deep performance roster of genre greats. A collection of global[…]
UK techno heavyweight Eli Brown has released his latest single, ‘Wavey’, out now via Insomniac Records. Known for his high-energy productions and dynamic performances, Brown’s upcoming track is poised to be a festival mainstay this season. The track has been previewed during Brown’s official Instagram and TikTok account, generating anticipation among fans. ‘Wavey’ marks another[…]
Spotify, the major music and podcast streaming platform, is testing a new function for premium subscribers. This new Snooze option allows users to hide tracks they have on recommendations for about 30 days. This serves as a short break from hearing the track if it’s too overplayed. Snooze And Other Updates The option will pop[…]
Dennis Cruz is starting a new chapter—and this one has roots. His latest project, BotaniQ, is a fresh imprint and event series that pairs his trademark house sensibility with a broader concept tied to nature, open-air spaces, and genre-free programming. The debut release, Way Back, is out today – May 9th – and sets the tone[…]
The Deepshakerz are back on Crosstown Rebels, and this time it’s a focused, three-track pack built for maximum impact. Their new EP Give It 2 U drops May 9th and marks their second appearance on the label—following 2023’s Fire with Aaron Pfeiffer—and shows they’re still finding new ways to make tight, percussive house records that[…]
Hidde van Wee is stepping up! The Dutch producer’s new four-track EP, Aspire To Inspire, is his first outing on Chris Stussy’s label, and it lands like someone who’s done their homework and knows exactly where to take things next. The release drops May 9th via Up The Stuss and marks a clear progression in[…]
Table of Contents In visual arts, contrast is a fundamental principle used to draw attention to specific areas within a composition. High contrast between light and dark areas can make certain elements pop, guiding the viewer’s eye to the focal point. Similarly, in audio mixing, boosting or cutting specific frequencies can bring elements forward or[…]
Visionary live act, DJ, and producer Innellea has announced the launch of his highly anticipated label, belonging – a boundary-defying creative sanctuary. Here, music, art, and community converge. The imprint arrives with the release of ‘Inside Your Mind,‘ a collaboration with TH:EN and Carlo Whale. This collaboration marks the first chapter in the unfolding story of this new venture. ‘Inside Your Mind’[…]
