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Bass music fans are rallying to support New Orleans in the wake of the tragic New Year's Day truck attack, organizing a special electronic concert to raise crucial funds for victims and their families. On Friday, January 10th, bass music star Boogie T will headline "Nola In Need," a special benefit show at ARORA NOLA. The concert aims to bring together the local community and electronic music lovers from across the country in a show of support and solidarity. With Boogie T leading the charge, th

‘Rebel With A Cause’ is the remarkable story of Darcus Beese: legendary music-industry executive, OBE and a man Music Week described as “one of the great A&R people of his or any generation”. It is the inspirational story of how a teenage Londoner (and apprentice hairdresser) worked his way up from being the ‘tea boy’ to becoming the President of one of the UK’s biggest and most successful record labels – Island Records. From signing and nurturing some of the greatest artists of the twen

From the cacophonous surrounds of London to the sea stacks of Orkney, via the abandoned military facilities of the Suffolk coast and the watery expanses of the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, from the quarries and neolithic sites of Snowdonia and the wide open skies of Norfolk to the hubbub of Nairobi and Berlin, the streets of Kyiv and the windblown wilds of Antarctica – music is everywhere. You just need to know or learn how to listen. Ears To The Ground: Adventures in Field Recording and Ele

Written by veteran journalist Shawn Reynaldo, First Floor is a weekly newsletter that focuses on electronic music, along with the culture and industry that surround it. Over the course of just a few years, it’s become one of electronic music’s most influential platforms, routinely putting many of the genre’s thorniest issues under the microscope while reckoning with changes in the culture during a time of profound transformation. A collection of Reynaldo’s most thought-provoking essays, Firs

Nightclubs and music venues are often the source of a lifetime’s music taste, best friends and vivid memories. They can define a town, a city or a generation, and breed scenes and bands that change music history. In Life After Dark Dave Haslam reveals and celebrates a definitive history of significant venues and great nights out. Writing with passion and authority, he takes us from vice-ridden Victorian dance halls to acid house and beyond; through the jazz decades of luxurious ballrooms to

Opening with a foreword from prolific Rush frontman Geddy Lee, THE MINIMOOG BOOK presents more than a decade’s worth of research-turned-storytelling by author, esteemed journalist, and music historian JoE Silva.⁠ Readers can expect exclusive interviews and features with legendary musicians like Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Chick Corea, Tony Visconti (David Bowie), George Duke, Anne Dudley (Art of Noise), Bernie Worrell, Devo, Kraftwerk, Air, J Dilla, Gary Numan, and many others — as well as

The definitive illustrated history of the cult videogame – a heart-thumping fusion of groundbreaking graphic design, architectural futurism, electronic music and high-speed racing. WipEout crashed onto the scene in 1995, shifting games into the cultural fast lane with its unique 3D visual designs. It propelled a wondrous hit of anti-gravity, hyperspeed racing into the heart of the freshly released PlayStation console and, over time, the series – developed by Psygnosis, later known as Studio Liv

Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day and then ages out. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can hone in on who they really are and what they offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes

Booka Shade have announced their ‘For Real’ Tour, with the duo set to play shows in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic throughout March 2025. Named after their forthcoming album on Blaufield Music, the tour also marks a notable change from recent dates, with the iconic pair returning to early evening concert performances for the first time since 2017 – showcasing fan favourites from their extensive catalogue alongside fresh new productions. “For the first time since 2017, w

Founded in in 2004 by singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux, BoomBox has grown and evolved alongside loyal fans across the globe. They’ve developed a signature groove rooted in a back-beat driven style, wrapped around smooth vocals, compelling lyrics, and a mixture of drum machine and live-mixed computer beats laid down by Kinsman MacKay, Godchaux’s brother. Their songs pull from a wide range of genres – from hip hop to funk and a healthy dose of electronic th

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With over 100,000 tracks uploaded to the global marketplace every single day, cutting through the noise and getting yourself heard – literally – as an independent artist can feel like an impossible task. However one producer is about to get a career-changing opportunity with a prize worth €5,000 from music distribution and promotion platform Collabhouse. TO WIN A TIK-TOK PROMO CAMPAIGN WORTH €5,000, CLICK HERE Harnessing the massive power of TikTok, the prize not only includes €

The Glitch Mob’s very own Justin Boreta has been involved in a variety of lauded musical projects – but none more important than his latest work as a member of ambient/psychedelic duo Superposition and co-founder of the label Formless. Superposition and Formless both have the same mission – to create music with the intention of healing. Each project dives deep into spiritual concepts with the hopes of creating a healthy escape from the day-to-day grind. Now for his latest endeavor, Boreta is on

Tinashe's viral song "Nasty" just got an even naughtier makeover, thanks to Borgore and Whales. The Israeli producers teamed up to put their own spin on the hit track, which blew up on TikTok this year and remains an incredibly popular meme. Their remix electrifies Tinashe's vocals and gives new meaning to the word "Nasty" with its filthy dubstep drops. In tried-and-true Borgore fashion, heavy-hitting production elements clash and collide to harken back to his "Gorestep" days. Together with Whal

Building a reputation as a tastemaker with every fiery release, borne's latest track, "as i do," flexes a fearless pursuit to blaze new trails in dubstep. The Canadian producer, who opened up about his creative direction in a sweeping EDM.com interview last month, recently released his UKF debut, "Control." He's now returned to the iconic imprint, which he said played a pivotal role in his affinity for electronic music while growing up. "as i do" showcases borne's masterful sound design through

Fresh off the success of his recent album, Bigger Than Us, Electronic music producer Stephan Jacobs, known by his stage name BOSA, is back with a new remix. This time, he’s taken on Sia’s powerful anthem, ‘Towards the Sun‘, infusing it with his signature blend of deep, organic grooves and cinematic soundscapes. BOSA is just one of the many aliases Jacobs wears to make music. While BOSA is focused on House and grooves primarily, he’s also hypnotizing crowds under his Psychedelic Tractor monik

BOSS has introduced the KATANA:GO, a portable headphone amplifier bringing authentic sounds from the renowned Katana amp series into a compact, go-anywhere format. This battery-powered... Read More

Erik Bjärngard, also known as Bossfight, has a remarkable journey since his debut. He’s gained support from prominent figures in the industry, including Excision, Sullivan King, SLANDER, and more, highlighting his widespread influence. His music has also been featured in popular video games like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Roblox, demonstrating his versatility and broad appeal beyond conventional music platforms. Now, he’s back with a booming new single “Decimate,” signed to none other tha

Erik Bjärngard, better known by his electrifying stage name Bossfight, has once again shaken the foundations of bass music with his latest release, ‘Decimate‘ via Monstercat. Bossfight is no stranger to the spotlight, with a resume boasting performances at illustrious festivals like Tomorrowland and Rampage, coupled with a discography that’s propelled him to millions of streams worldwide. His unique fusion of dubstep, metal, orchestral, drum and bass, and trance has cemented his status as a revo

Available until August 21, the festival is offering 1000 tickets to 18-24-year-olds impacted by the Cost Of Living Crisis Continue reading...

The sold-out festival at Stanmer Park in Brighton saw highlight sets from K Motionz, Denis Sulta, and Sota as the sun came out to make the 2024 edition of Boundary Festival one of the most memorable yet. Boundary has announced that the 2025 edition is incoming with Loyalty Tickets now on sale from just £20.  Boundary Brighton Festival closed out the summer in spectacular fashion at Stanmer Park in Brighton on Saturday. An estimated 20,000 festival fans enjoyed a day of glorious sunshine and s

Campo Sancho, the boutique festival from Sancho Panza, with roots in London’s underground party scene, reveals its full lineup for 2025. Lovingly curated by founders Jimmy K-Tel and Matt Brown, this year’s edition promises another eclectic mix of audio treats from house, disco, nu-disco and electronica, to soul, funk and reggae, played by legends, rising stars, and everything in between. Get ready for scintillating sets from Optimo, the pioneering duo of JD Twitch and JG Wilkes, known for th

UK DJ/producer Boxer and Los Angeles-based songwriter/producer RYTERBAND are two artists who continue to impress us with their versatility in the studio and on stage. Over the years, Boxer has performed at some of the world’s most renowned venues including Ministry of Sound (London), Eden (Ibiza) & Warehouse Project (Manchester). Having performed at Anjunadeep Explorations in Albania and the Colorize Colorscapes ADE showcase in 2022, 2023 is already shaping up to be a bigger year for Boxer.