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Flowsonics has updated Graindrop to version 2.0. What's new in Graindrop v2.0? New: Apple Silicon support. Range-sliders to set xy-pad limits. New Preset-system... Read More

Paul van Dyk will host another SHINE Ibiza event series at San Antonio’s legendary club, Eden, this summer! The fifth anniversary season features renowned special guests Aly & Fila, Ferry Corsten, Bryan Kearney, John O’Callaghan, Solarstone, Jordan Suckley, Shugz, John 00 Fleming, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Marc van Linden, Ciaran McCauley, and his ELI alter ego, Weekend Heroes, Paul Thomas, Sean & Dee, Fuenka, SISKIN, Talla 2XLC, and Chris Bekker. SHINE Ibiza As one of the most colorful

Heather Christie, a folk-soul singer, producer, and DJ, has launched Möonbabe Records, a groundbreaking label dedicated to supporting female music artists and mothers. With a strong commitment to empowerment and inclusivity, the label plans to release quarterly compilation albums showcasing the diverse talents of its associated artists, aiming to highlight the revolutionary creative works of mothers in music. The debut compilation, “SPRING,” released today and features Heather’s track “Into

Acoustica has released Mixcraft 10.5, an update to its Windows audio workstation software for music creators. Here's what they say: The latest version features an AI-powered... Read More

Ueberschall has released the first installment of their new Soul Club Series. These loop packs focus on authentic 70s Soul grooves but with modern production standards. Here is what they... Read More

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ZAK Sound released Atmospheres an ambient reverb plugin designed for creating big spaces and textures. This one-knob plugin is powered by the "Deep Waters" processor, which... Read More

Plugin Boutique has announced that Scaler EQ has been updated to version 1.1. This is a free update for current users and is now available with up to 40% off for new users until 7th April... Read More

For musicians, music streaming has been a financial enigma wrapped in an algorithm. Millions of streams accrue, but how much does it translate to in their pockets? Spotify, the music giant, is finally cracking open the black box with the launch of Loud & Clear, a website dedicated to demystifying music streaming economics with hard data. Buckle up, musicians, because these numbers are about to get really interesting. Payout Party: A Record-Breaking Year Let’s kick things off with the

Swar Systems has released 6 new Indian round-robin, multi-layered drums for its Indian music synth, SwarPlug: 3 new Tablas, a Pakhawaj, a Dholak and a Naal. These new voices... Read More

Framework, one of the world’s leading independent purveyors of underground music experiences, has just unveiled the full lineup for its third annual Framework in the Desert. Taking place at the Atlantic Aviation airport hangar in Thermal, CA during Coachella’s first weekend (Friday, April 12 – Friday, April 14), Framework in the Desert has built a storied reputation as a premier post-festival afterparty option, with lineups featuring top-notch artists who are also playing the iconic festival.

Renowned DJ and house music producer Mark Knight has won the coveted Icon Award at the 2024 Electronic Dance Music Awards. It's a well-deserved win for Knight, a tried-and-true trailblazer whose record label, Toolroom, has deeply influenced the dance music industry for two decades. The imprint, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, has been a launching pad for countless artists since its 2003 inception. Thanks to Knight's cerebral approach to production, the terra firma beneath his mu

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Jason Siegel EAZYBAKED is a duo from Florida and on Wednesday, March 13, they unleashed their gnarly, bass-heavy remix of Zeds Dead‘s ‘Rude Boy’. EAZYBAKED released their remix of ‘Rude Boy’ via the DeadBeats label and it provided a banger that gets everyone head-banging in an instant, especially as spring is now here, which means it is now festival season. The original track from Zeds Dead provided a sound that is easy on the ears while at the same time, still

The genre-defying artist's imprint, Record Makers, confirmed he had passed away peacefully on Sunday Continue reading...

Rezz is cooking up something terrifying for her fans after teasing a brand-new, curated festival, HYPNO CIRCUS. The Canadian electronic music superstar shared the event with fans in a post on X, calling it a "2 day outdoor fest style event" with a "psychedelic/horror/circus" theme. Details surrounding HYPNO CIRCUS are scarce at this time, but Rezz did reveal its concept art, which you can check out below. It's a very good time to be a fan of Rezz. Since the start of 2024, she's treated fans to c

You'll have to act quickly to catch ILLENIUM's next Red Rocks headlining event. The electronic music superstar has announced his return to the iconic open-air venue, which will happen in less than two months—and for one night only in 2024. Following his record-breaking "Trilogy" performances in Los Angeles, fans were undoubtedly excited, but surprised to see the show announced on such short notice and taking place on a weeknight. At the time of writing, ILLENIUM has not yet announced a supportin

The organizers of Chicago's iconic Lollapalooza are set to host one of the festival's biggest lineups in honor of their 20th anniversary. Like previous years, the lineup is multi-genre and will represent fans across the entire musical spectrum. Electronic music fans will be able to witness a headlining performance by Skrillex as well as sets from Four Tet, Zedd, Zeds Dead, FISHER, Mersiv, Galantis, Skream & Benga, Whyte Fang, Don Diablo, Nostalgix, Black Tiger Sex Machine and many more.  Out

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Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event drops the second wave of names for its 11th edition, adding over 70 speakers and artists to the event programme.  Taking place at the Brighton i360 complex and various venues around the city from 22nd to 25th May 2024, BMC will once again bring together over 200 Industry-leading professionals and present a programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events.  Over 70 newly announced names f

Wire Grind has released Unagated, a new VST 3 effect plugin. Unagated is a gating plugin, and it has a number of features unique to Wire Grind's product line. Specifically,... Read More

Set amongst Thailand’s sprawling lagoon waterpark, we set out for the launch of the Mumu Clubhouse, an incredible new venue set for both daytime relaxation and nighttime revelry. Surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty and heightened by great designs that mould into the landscape, we sat back and enjoyed a perfect place for a blissed-out escape both by day and also once the sun fades away.  The open party for this new and must-visit venue was a special one with a diverse international cro

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

Get ready to immerse yourself in disco beats and the magical aura of Carl Cox‘s Purple Party, resurrected right in the heart of Los Angeles! Renowned DJ and music maestro Carl Cox is set to ignite The Spotlight on May 10th with a celebration that promises an amazing show. Cox created the Purple Party as a tribute to the legendary musician Prince at Burning Man. Still, it soon became a popular event that transcended boundaries and captured the attention of party-goers worldwide. This immersiv

Porter Robinson‘s first single from his third artist album has dropped! We finally can confirm, even though we heard from the man himself, that he’s tapping into the 2010-2013 Indie Rock era. Of course, he’s added his own Porter twist to it as well as his own vocals! In an IG Live Porter did with jamesjamesjames, Wavedash, Frost Children, Rezz, and his wife Rika shortly after the song dropped, Porter asked Rika what is one word that could describe the new album. Rika said, with a smil

Croatian DJ and producer Solomun will return to Pacha Ibiza this Summer for his acclaimed Solomon+1 residency. Since its inception in 2013, Solomun+1 has become an Ibizan staple, captivating audiences with its unparalleled energy and musical prowess. This year promises to be no exception, as Solomun prepares to take the stage once again. Solomun’s residency kicks off later than usual, but the magic will still be there in full force. For the first four Sundays of the season, Solomun+1 will f