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The report has been postponed due to an ongoing police investigation Continue reading...

Atkins will perform a drum ‘n’ bass set at Stonebridge this year alongside the likes of Batu, Sally C, and more Continue reading...

Vintage Culture, NIKS and A Little Sound are taking the reins between now and September Continue reading...

Europe’s Biggest Dance Show will return on Friday 20 September with BBC Radio 1 joining forces with ten radio stations across nine countries for a marathon broadcast, showcasing the best of each nation’s Dance scene. The Dance extravaganza will kick off at 6.30pm with Radio 1’s Danny Howard at the helm for the first thirty minutes before handing over to our broadcasting partners across the European Broadcasting Union. Listeners from across the globe can expect to hear Dance music from some of t

Jax Jones, Sonny Fodera, Tita Lau, and more exciting names have been announced for Radio 1 Dance: Malta, taking place on Saturday 17 August 2024 at UNO Malta. Radio 1 will be heading to Malta this summer for a dance-fuelled night packed full of some of the freshest music and hottest DJ sets. Acts announced include (in alphabetical order): Plus more names to be announced in the coming months. Danny Howard says: “Radio 1’s mission to keep us raving all summer continues as we announce the

The podcast looks at how the club community is fighting against "a clampdown on freedom of expression and civil society groups" Continue reading...

Drum & bass vet BCee is back with a new album, These Are The Days, his eighth in an illustrious career spanning over two decades. The vocal-driven album pulses with a vibrant, soul-drenched heartbeat, blending emotive highs with the bittersweet undertow of fleeting time. The Spearhead Records founder beautifully explores the nuances of joy and struggle as they intermingle through our passing years. His melodies weave through liquid drum & bass with a quiet confidence, sometimes soaring,

BCee, the UK Drum and Bass legend, continues to bless the music scene with a career spanning over 23 years and 100 million streams. Known for his authentic and soulful approach, BCee has consistently produced music that resonates deeply with fans. Today, he releases ‘Lies’, featuring Lauren Archer‘s mesmerizing vocals. ‘Lies’ is the second track from BCee’s upcoming album, These Are The Days, set to drop on October 11 and follows lead single ‘Gamble.’ ‘Lies’ is quintessential Liquid Drum

BCM Mallorca is back with a bang this summer. The biggest club on the island and one of the best nightclubs in the world has got an epic opening party lined up on May 2nd with Oliver Heldens and then welcomes a mouthwatering mix of global dance music superstars such as Solardo, Technasia, wAFF, Jax Jones, Joel Corry, ARTBAT, Hector Couto, Switch Disco, Jax Jones, Purple Disco Machine, Rudimental, Dimitri Vegas and many more.  BCM Planet Dance is an award-winning and multi-floor club that we

BCM Mallorca has made a triumphant return in summer 2024 and there is still a monumental month of summer parties to come. September will offer up more world-class DJs from across the musical spectrum including LF System, Fleur Shore, Danny Howard, Chase & Status, Joel Corry, Oliver Hedens, Eats Everything, and many more. Tickets are available now from https://bcmmallorca.com/tickets-calendar/.  BCM has once again lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s premier nightlife destinations

Radius Chicago is down bad. This past weekend a beam fell from their ceiling hurting 2 concertgoers. The 2 were hospitalized and are in good condition. On top of this, a video surfaced of the guard shoving a concert attendee into a door and kicking them while on the ground. Owners of the venue fired this guard. During Levity’s performance, a wooden beam attached to the interior steel frame of Radius detached from the structure and fell on two concert attendees around 1:20 a.m. Saturday. A 29

Bear Grillz is a chef in the studio, whipping up bass-infused beats and blending a variety of sonic flavors into his music. Now, he's turning to a real-life kitchen after announcing the launch of a new food truck, Electric Donut Factor. Serving donut sandwiches, the truck will open in Denver next month. The project is a collaboration between Bear Grillz, electronic music producer Stryer and chef Tom Coohill. Together, they've curated a limited menu of three unique sandwiches that marry sweet and

Beastboi’s inaugural album WINGZ & FANGZ is finally here for his loyal fans. This groundbreaking album is poised to redefine the bass music scene, offering a mesmerizing and enticing fusion of eclectic production abilities and a journey through beastboi’s timeless craft. WINGZ & FANGZ comprises of two parts, each showcasing beastboi’s vision to push his signature genre-defying style forward. Part 1 features six unique tracks, including collaborations with SYDCXX and Jack Blom. From t

Since debuting in 2019, beastboi.'s imaginative take on bass music has remained a hallmark of his sound. Today, he continues to bring his otherworldly sound to life by virtue of his debut album, WINGZ & FANGZ, out now via Disciple. Split between two discs, WINGZ & FANGZ is a genre-defiant masterstroke, flowing between ethereal, house-influenced sounds to the dark depths of riddim. Throughout each of the album's 15 tracks, beastboi. delivers a one-of-a-kind showcase with the help of sydcx

Originally released 30 years ago today on May 31, 1994, Ill Communication was much more than the record that returned Beastie Boys to #1 on the Billboard 200. In short order, the fourth album from Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “Adrock” Horovitz and Adam “MCA” Yauch would become a multi-platinum juggernaut that pervaded every aspect of pop culture. Ill Communication‘s charge to global domination was led by “Sabotage” and its unforgettable Spike Jonze/Nathanial Hornblower-directed tribute to ’70s

Calling all aspiring electronic music DJs and producers! Beat Retreat, a week-long music education retreat offering a unique experience for up-and-coming music producers and DJs, announces their spring dates to commence on March 6th-11th, 2024, taking place in the kitesurfing capital of the Caribbean – Cabarete, Dominican Republic. Guided by industry experts, Beat Retreat seeks to enhance artist skills and expand their network in the electronic music industry. Mentors announced for the seco

Streaming platforms are paying exorbitant sums of money to bad actors, claims research from Beatdapp, who revealed that roughly 10% of all music streams are fraudulent. That's according to a recent report from Sky News, which illuminated troubling figures from the music data tracking company. As it stands, all the money from subscriptions is placed into a large pool used to pay out artists per stream. This model has reportedly been exploited by scammers, whose methodology typically involves uplo

Excitement is building for the return of HBO®’s acclaimed series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, set to premiere on Sunday, June 16th. HBO Max and Beatport are giving music producers a chance to shine. They’re inviting talented creators to reimagine the series’ iconic theme song. The competition opens its doors today to fans, artists, and music aficionados across the United States. It offers them a platform to showcase their creativity and compete for a coveted prize package. Participants are encourage

The 2024 IMS Ibiza, a key event for the electronic music industry, recently concluded, and the Beatport Awards ceremony revealed the year’s hottest trends and most popular artists. Discover the full winners list below. Peggy Gou‘s infectious track “(It Goes Like) Nanana” topped the charts, claiming the Best Selling Track of the Year award. Other nominees in this category included collaborations by FISHER and Aatig, Four Tet, Skrillex, and Fred again.. Genre-specific awards also recognize

The place of all places for Dance music sourcing is finally introducing a very handy lossless format. Great news comes today from Beatport, the go-to website for sourcing Electronic music. They’ve expanded their offerings with the introduction of high-quality FLAC audio. Now, both Beatport Streaming Professional and Beatsource Streaming Pro+ subscribers can enjoy a wider range of music with crystal-clear sound quality, and with considerably less size and, in turn, buffering time. FLAC au

The Beatport Next class of ’24 includes Aida Arko, Baalti, Bianca Oblivion, Charisse C, Maruwa, Nala, Olive F, and more. As the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and fans, Beatport has just announced the Beatport Next Class of 2024. From its inception in 2021, Beatport Next has become a cornerstone of the brand’s [...] The post Beatport Next Class of 2024 Revealed appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Beatport, the world’s leading music platform for DJs, producers, and fans, announced the debut of a first-of-its-kind human-curated playlist featuring music created by independent electronic music artists. The dedicated Best New Independent Artists playlist is created in collaboration with Beatport’s current independent artist distribution partners TuneCore, DistroKid, and Music Hub. It will highlight independent artists’ standout creations each week. It will also provides a featured platform f

Beatport, the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans, today announced the return of The Beatport Awards. The landmark event celebrating excellence in electronic music production and DJ culture will take place during IMS (International Music Summit) Ibiza on Wednesday, April 24 at House of WOW from 8pm to 2am CET. Returning for the first time since 2011, The Beatport Awards aim to bring credible recognition to the electronic music industry. Done through a combination of Bea

Beatport has announced the addition of high quality, lossless FLAC audio to Beatport Streaming. FLAC audio is available to both Beatport Streaming Professional plan subscribers, and Beatsource Streaming Pro+ plan subscribers. Beatport Streaming Professional plan subscribers can now stream and mix its catalogue of over 12 million electronic music tracks in crystal clear sound quality. Beatsource Streaming Pro+ plan subscribers can do the same with Beatsource’s 7 million track strong open form

Proud to reveal the Beatport Next Class of 2025, Beatport is the worldwide leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans. Now in its fifth year, the initiative continues to highlight emerging musicians influencing the direction of dance music. Beatport underlines its commitment to enabling the next generation of talent by offering significant chances for exposure and development. Beatport Next, which debuted in 2021, has evolved into a pillar of the company’s efforts at artist development