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Münster open-air venue Dockland to reopen following major refurbishment

Münster open-air venue Dockland has undergone a major refurbishment and is set to reopen on May 10 for its spring and summer series of parties. The comeback event KANELLO Opening will be headlined by DJ Tennis and Jimi Jules playing a four hour back-to-back set, with support coming from DJ Norma b2b Greta Spark, Alyf,[…]

Techno

Brooklyn Mirage Forced To Cancel All Opening Weekend Shows

As hopeful as one can be, reality checked us Friday afternoon as The Brooklyn Mirage announced that the opening weekend for the 2025 season will be delayed to another weekend. As we know already, Hard Techno maven and producer Sara Landry would’ve played the first two sold-out nights of the weekend with Cityfox planning to[…]

Techno

Adam Beyer Releases ‘The Distance Between Us’ Ahead Of New Album

Out today is Adam Beyer’s latest track, ‘The Distance Between Us‘ ahead of his upcoming album, Explorer Vol. 1, on Drumcode. Having already closed out huge sets at festivals like Ultra and Drumsheds with the new single, ‘The Distance Between Us’ is probably the most unexpected track on the upcoming new album, laser-kissed with new wave synth lines which[…]

A Personal Take on Success From biskuwi, One of Techno’s Most Honest Voices

biskuwi’s latest release “Going Under” lands at the intersection of vulnerability and pressure — a collaboration with Andrea Botez and Sarah de Warren that pushes into harder, darker techno territory while keeping a deep emotional thread intact. Released via Monstercat on Transgender Day of Visibility, the single isn’t just about momentum — it’s a statement[…]

What Having Good Taste Means in 2025, According to Composer Jonathan Thomas Miller

Jonathan Thomas Miller’s new trilogy Environments for a Burning Planet is ambitious and intimate at once — a series of slow-burning, emotionally complex soundscapes that explore both environmental anxiety and artistic restraint. The project unfolds across three volumes this fall, each one building on Miller’s career in film, television, and experimental composition while reaching into[…]

News

Dialled In release statement in response to Boiler Room’s acquisition by Superstruct/KKR

Dialled In has issued a statement clarifying its partnership with Boiler Room, following criticism over the streaming platform’s acquisition by Superstruct/KKR. Published via an Instagram post yesterday (May 1), the UK-based South Asian collective said that “after careful reflection and consultation”, it would “continue with upcoming projects” including its participation in Boiler Room’s London festival[…]

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Techno

House Passes TICKET Act Mandating All-In Pricing

The “all-in” ticket pricing model is progressing toward potential legal implementation in the United States, with the House of Representatives casting an overwhelmingly favorable vote on April 29. In a bipartisan effort, the House approved the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act with a vote of 409-15. This important legislation seeks to[…]

Why Spotify’s App Update Might Actually Matter for Artist Revenue

Spotify just got approval to show pricing and add external links inside its iOS app, bypassing Apple’s payment system. That means Spotify keeps more money from Premium subscriptions—and, more importantly, it can finally communicate directly with users about prices and plans without Apple interference. That shift won’t affect stream payouts at all. But it does[…]

Budakid Talks Self-Doubt, Slow Seasons, and Finding His Own Voice

Budakid’s new one feels like pulling off work early and heading straight to the coast. Better O’be New pairs his signature melodic sense with Rromarin’s voice and some silky guitar from Brad Coleman, landing somewhere between a club record and a sunburned daydream. It’s the kind of track that doesn’t need to explain itself—it just[…]

Events

Why You Feel More Like Yourself At A Rave Than In Real Life

In a world that often demands conformity, some of us only truly breathe when the bass drops. For those unfamiliar with the rave scene, it might just look like a chaotic mix of lights, flailing bodies, and pounding music. But for ravers, it’s more than that—it’s the only space where we feel fully ourselves. Rave[…]

Vaping Expert On What Makes a Good Vape Pen

For many in the electronic music scene, whether you’re a DJ playing extended sets, a producer locked in the studio, or just enjoying the vibe, finding the right gear is essential. And that extends beyond synths and controllers. Even something like a vape pen needs to perform reliably. But with so many options out there,[…]

Events

EDC Las Vegas Drops 2025 Lineup For Country-EDM Fusion Stage, YeeDC!

Dust off your dancing boots—the lineup is here for EDC’s country music crossover party, YeeDC! After grabbing headlines and rounding up ravers in its debut at last year’s EDC Las Vegas, the genre-bending party series is back at the festival’s Downtown EDC area for 2025, where it promises to again blend the heart of country[…]

News

UK ticket levy scheme has already contributed £500,000 to grassroots music

A ticket levy scheme in the UK has raised more than £500,000 toward grassroots music, according to The LIVE Trust. With the help of artists including Pulp, Diana Ross, Hans Zimmer, and Mumford & Sons, a new initiative encouraging established artists to support the grassroots sector have succeeded in raising over half a million pounds[…]

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Annie Mac, BICEP and Primal Scream sign open letter in support of Kneecap

Over 40 musicians have signed an open letter offering solidarity to Kneecap after several senior politicians in the UK have called for the Irish rap trio to be removed from festival line-ups. Published on Instagram yesterday (April 30) by the band’s label, Heavenly Recordings, the letter reads: “As artists we feel the need to register[…]