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In a groundbreaking move that’s sending waves through the music industry, Spotify has officially pulled the plug on monetization for tracks garnering fewer than 1,000 streams. As of April 1, 2024, the streaming giant’s new policy dictates that only tracks surpassing this threshold within the past 12 months will be eligible for royalty consideration. This adjustment, Spotify claims, will enrich the earnings of tracks that do meet the criteria, considering that a whopping 99.5% of streams are of t

UK electronic duo Gorgon City have announced their fifth new album, Reverie. It will be out on July 19 via their own REALM Records and Astralwerks. The two artists also released a new song called “All That You Need” with Caroline Byrne. The lead single “Biggest Regret” with Bbyafricka came out at the start of the year, and the club-ready “You Know It” came out last month. The catchy “All That You Need” is another preview of Gorgon City’s upcoming summer album Reverie, with a dirty bassline, bou

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The day has finally come, out today on new music Friday is Rinzen’s anticipated debut album Bend To The Light. Out now exclusively through Lane 8’s label This Never Happened on all streaming platforms. Bend To The Light In the two months between announcement and delivery, Bend To The Light released three singles. The first was ‘Burning’ featuring Shalou, followed by ‘The Pursuit’, and finally ‘Déjà Vu’ featuring Molly Moonwater. These tracks have earned support from prominent names suc

The One Time Limited Edition Pressing Of Archive One And The Red Series 30th Anniversary Boxset contains the Remastered Archive One Album,  Red Series Coloured Vinyl Singles, 16 Page Booklet with rare photos, sleeve notes, signed photo print and foreword by Dave Clarke and well as Red Remixes Coloured Vinyl featuring remixes from The Chemical Brothers, Umek, DJ Sneak, Surgeon, DJ Rush and Robert Hood. Marking a significant milestone in electronic music history, renowned techno maverick Dave

“It’s been a very gentle process of composing on my piano and letting the feelings flow, thinking about every single step of the “creation” and giving the entire composition personality through every moment of the event.” – NIN3S   An ethereal sonic soundscape that marks a fresh creative chapter for NIN3S, “Void & Dark” is the new double A-side single from one of Spain’s most forward-thinking artists. Taken from the forthcoming two-part album “Beginning” which tells the story of creation, “V

Revered Shlømo has been hailed as a Godfather to modern club culture in France over the past decade. After releasing a string of collaborations with artists like Vladimir Cauchemar, KRL MX and Peligre, as well as a full EP under his Vipa Diva moniker last year, ‘The Daddiest’ now returns to his own Taapion Records with his highly-anticipated new single, ‘I’m Not Done Yet’. Out now across all streaming platforms, the aptly titled production marks an official solo comeback for one of techno’s most

Tiësto x Gabry Ponte – Mockingbird Played as the closing single of his incredible Ultra Music Festival 2024 set just two weeks ago, Tiësto doesn’t keep us waiting and unleashes his massive collab with Gabry Ponte. Titled ‘Mockingbird’, the single takes those iconic lyrics and melodies from the Eminem hit and turns them into a mainstage banger, perfect for the upcoming festival season. [link here] David Guetta & OneRepublic – I Don’t Wanna Wait Speaking of Ultra Music Festival 2024, Da

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

After her recent Boiler Room DJ set, Charli XCX declared that she "came from the clubs." Now, we're getting another taste of her full-blown foray into dance music after she released a new single produced by one of the genre's most influential producers. Ahead of the release of her sixth studio album Brat, the British pop star, who was recently honored with the ASCAP Global Impact Award, has joined forces with French electronic music icon Gesaffelstein for "B2b." Starting with an acid-inspired ba

Skrillex, Varg²™ and Bladee toil through the throes of an existential crisis in their new collaboration, "Is there a place in heaven for boys like me?" The new track appears on the sixth installment of the Nordic Flora Series from the elusive Swedish producer, Varg²™. Back in February the album was revealed to feature Skrillex as well as the Swedish experimental pop artist Bladee, among others. "Is there a place in heaven for boys like me?" opens placidly with soft vocals atop spacey pads. Twink

Gorgon City have announced their fifth album, Reverie. The project is the culmination of a world-conquering year following the resounding success of the duo's acclaimed 2023 album Salvation, which yielded a treasure trove of hits like "Voodoo" and "Pose." Their recent singles, including the club-ready "You Know It," have set the stage for Reverie, due out on July 19th via REALM Records and Astralwerks. Gorgon City also dropped a new single, "All That You Need," showcasing their signature, infect

In the run-up to Coachella 2024, Chris Lake and Chris Lorenzo, known collectively as Anti Up, are dialing up the heat with the release of two big singles. "Control The Media" is a hypnotizing house marvel, weaving an ominous narrative with its mantra-like hook: "Control the airwaves, control the mind." The track's build-up leads to a cataclysmic drop highlighted by thunderous kicks and a stark, minimal lead that cuts through the mix with precision. Its simplicity belies its depth, compelling lis

Zeds Dead and Flux Pavilion, two of the biggest names in dubstep and bass music, have finally released their first collaboration, joining forces with DeathbyRomy for "Waves." The new track captures the hallmark sounds of all three, leading to a dream collaboration. DeathbyRomy's haunting vocals pave the way for ethereal, synth-heavy soundscapes to blossom in the mix before we're met with the drop's growls and warbling bass. The anthemic single fits perfectly into a festival setting and it's some

Yotto and AVIRA have joined forces to release "Forget," a melodic house masterclass in capturing the paradoxical pain and liberation of letting go. Out now on Yotto's Odd One Out label, the track features an aching vocal performance by ALSO ASTIR. His lyrics viscerally evoke the suffocating grip of lingering attachment, likening it to physical shackles restraining the soul: "Your heart will enslave me / With collars on my wrists." Then his pleas to "let me forget our time" cut like a knife, seve

Yotto makes a highly anticipated comeback to Armada with ‘Forget.’ Following the release of his acclaimed album Growth in February 2023, the Finnish DJ is back collaborating with AVIRA and ALSO ASTIR. They deliver a track that seamlessly blends melodic techno with deep house beats. The record is a captivating soundtrack that reflects the process of letting go of the past and finding peace in forgetting. It is a beautiful instrumental around an iconic vocal. The whole track is a real masterp

These are the songs that shaped our month, from work to the club, and back. MIAMI. MUSIC. WEEK. BABY. March is quite an interesting month for the Dance world. Neverending days and nights of pool parties, dancing at Space, watching the palm trees with a drink in hand, and, well, a little gathering called Ultra Music Festival. Everything happens in March, and everything happened in MMW as well with the climate not behaving as a good child. Of course, the city and the scene surfed through the g

For nearly two decades, Field Day Festival has been one of London's most beloved events and a platform for seasoned headliners and emerging talents alike. Programmed by the legendary Broadwick Live, the team behind DRUMSHEDS, Printworks and more, Field Day's multiple stages allow festivals to curate their own personalized lineups and to explore the vibrant installations on offer. After last year’s edition saw electronic music vanguards Aphex Twin and Bonobo set the stages ablaze for over 50,00

We had a catch up with Audiology’s Mitch Lowe ahead of their UKF New Zealand Tour which starts tonight. Grab your tickets here. Hi, How are you? Hi! I am great thanks, well I can’t complain after a week away in Bora Bora – had to get one last trip in before the baby arrives. Dad life incoming: July 2024. Talk to us about Audiology, who are you as a company? What do you do? Audiology is an electronic music touring company that prides itself on doing cool shit. We are a group o

AREA15 has announced "Secret Garden," a nature-themed rave planting rhythmic seeds that take root in the soil of your dancing feet. Scheduled for May 4th, it's the latest in the Vegas powerhouse's series of Massives, one-of-a-kind events that blend the intimacy of raves with the ecstatic frills and thrills of music festivals. Fans of house music are in for a fragrant treat at "Secret Garden," to which you can now purchase passes. The thick, pumping basslines of French superstar Dombresky will co

On April 5, MEDUZA and James Hype will bring their famed Our House party to The Torch, Los Angeles. Hosted by Insomniac Events, The Torch is set to bring thousands of attendees to watch two of the biggest DJs in all of house music. The Our House brand revolves around the no-phone policy, where MEDUZA and James Hype urge the attendees to focus on the music and the experience, rather than constantly filming for social media purposes. With a promise to professionally record the set, MEDUZA and Jame