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When it comes to tech house, one of the brightest breakthrough acts is Sherm. Hailing from Chicago, he’s brought a irresistible energy to the house music scene in a way that’s caught on with fans all over the world. Fresh off of hosting his first panel at ADE along with a massive showcase performance with Hood Politics & Bring The Kingdom, Sherm is back, this time teaming up with close friends BLUPRNT for their single ‘Real Life’. Laced with a groovy bass line, dark melodic undertones,

Sherm is on an unstoppable rise, culminating in a standout finish to 2023 with features in Forbes and a prime slot supporting Zedd’s NYE bash at Navy Pier. Far from slowing down, Sherm is thrilled to announce his fifth consecutive appearance at Chicago’s prestigious North Coast Festival. Adding to the excitement, he joins forces with Halil Sensei to drop their pulsating tech house anthem, “Toxic,” available today via Hood Politics Records. “Toxic” encapsulates the finest elements of the unde

Whether it’s edits / remixes of hip hop tracks (both old and new), or sizzling originals, Hood Politics has established itself as a one of the finest labels around, consistently delivering incredible music to fulfill our house appetite. Label A&R Sherm has become a label favorite, and now his recent release sees him pairing up with yet another breakthrough artist Isaac Palmer for their addictive flip of the hit single “P**** & Millions” from Drake and Travis Scott. They set the

It’s hard to come by an artist who loves the people of Chicago more than Sherm. For those not familar, he’s a rising star in the tech house space who’s made an indelible mark in Chicago and beyond through his thrilling performances supoprting Galantis, Armin, and plenty more, along with spearheading his now renowned podcast Sherm In The Booth. Oh, and if that wasn’t already impressive enough, he’s also the A&R for the boisterous underground imprint Hood Politics, and has an amazing string of

Chicago native Matt Sherman, aka Sherm, has created an impressive presence both in Chicago and beyond. He’s built one of the largest electronic music podcasts from the ground up – Sherm In The Booth – and his versatile talents both DJing and as an artist have earned him coveted slots at North Coast Music Festival, Lollapalooza afterparties, while also supporting superstar touring acts like Galantis, John Summit and Armin Van Buuren. Brazilian DJ/Producer Rafael Manga has garnered quite the buzz

Sherm is back with a brand-new EP called “Activate Reality,” which came out June 21 on Hood Politics and features his good friend and popular Canadian artist Stund. Sherm and Stund show off their studio skills on the first track of the EP, “Activate,” which has a lot of electric energy. Along with striking synth stabs and futuristic vocal samples, they make a rumbling groove that is hard to ignore. The last song on the EP is called “Activate Reality.” Its hypnotic melodies, cinematic synths,

ADE is right around the corner and here to help bolster your soundtrack for this iconic gathering is Chicago’s prolific DJ, producer, A&R, and podcaster Sherm. He’s unleashed a simmering tech house single “Light Show” that is out now via the highly anticipated Hood Politics x Bring The Kingdom ADE Sampler. Sherm has a knack for crafting compelling grooves, seamlessly fusing techno, tech house, and hip hop influences into tracks that stick with you. “Light Show” is no different, featuring

When it comes to Chicago, it’s impossible to ignore some of the iconic tributes to the city, one being house music, and more recently, the famed Chicago Handshake drink (1 shot of Malort paired with 16oz Old Style Beer). On March 11, Chicago’s very own acclaimed artist, DJ, podcaster, Sherm is poised to have a Chicago fueled celebration, bringing together his love for house and renowned midwest brands for what projmises to be a party for the ages. He’s partnering with Malort, Old Style, Collect

Chicago based artist Sherm has undoubtedly had his biggest year yet – from hosting a panel at ADE, performing at North Coast and Lollapalooza’s official afterparty with ACRAZE, to just recently being named by DJ Mag in their prestigious list as one of their emerging artists for December. Now, he’s back with his final release of the year, capping it off in the highest of notes with good friend Chris Diaz and their single “Standing Ovation”. “Standing Ovation” is a compelling tech house journe

Chicago based DJ, A&R, podcaster, and entrepreneur Sherm is having his biggest year to date – fresh off electrifying performances at North Coast Festival’s Vega Stage and a massive Lollapalooza afterparty alongside ACRAZE. Now, he’s back with another breakthrough act from the Windy City, who go by the name of PODS, for a thumping tech house single “Madonna” signed to one of our favorite labels, Hood Politics. “Madonna” is a track that takes you on a trip to the underground, delivering a

The latest single from electronic duo Shery and Consta is a timely summer anthem. “Time” blends House and Deep House to create a light, breezy atmosphere. Out now on Dancecode Electronics. The track explores our complex relationship with time. It highlights how we depend on it, yet can’t control it. Chill vibes mix with uplifting energy. The result is a refreshing sound that’s perfect for lazy summer days. Electric elements, synthesizers, and drums form the backbone. Vocals add depth, creatin

Multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Shibui returns with her highly anticipated new single, ‘Ai Koi Ai’, set for release on May 30 through Tankfloor / Warner Music Italy. Known for her genre-fluid style and remarkable vocal versatility, Shibui continues to shape the future of European electronic and pop music with a sound that effortlessly bridges mainstream appeal and underground edge. With over 1.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify and more than 1 billion total streams, Shibui h

For electronic music fans seeking a transcendent journey through the full spectrum of human emotion, look no further than “Shifting” – the stunningly intimate and sonically impressive new album from producer Teho. His most fully realized artistic statement to date, “Shifting” takes listeners on an introspective exploration through Teho’s deepest fears, anxieties, and traumas. Yet it represents not just an exercise in melancholy, but a quest for inner healing and peace. Who’s Teho? But who’s T

This summer, Ibiza gets a powerful dose of African electronic energy as global Afrohouse trailblazer Shimza, one of South Africa’s most influential musical exports, announces his brand new ‘Shimza & Co’ residency at the iconic Chinois. He’s inviting a world-class lineup of special guests; Andrea Oliva, Kitty Amor, Tripolism, Dennis Ferrer, Arodes, Antdot, Mila Rose, Le Yora, Zakes Bantwini, Stofella, &Friends, Darque will join Shimza under the disco ball in the intimate surroundings of C

Today, the organizers of Shindig Festival (May 23rd – 26th) revealed that the upcoming 2024 edition will mark the festival’s final installment. The complex events industry environment, along with a pattern of delayed ticket purchases and insufficient Government backing, present escalating hurdles for independent festivals’ sustainability. Numerous events face a comparable fate, with over 20 others regrettably either canceled or opting to bow out this year. Taking place at the Dillington Estate

After first appearing in 2021, Taapion Records’ ‘Fresh Blood’ series is now on its ninth edition which has dropped like a bomb. ‘Fresh Blood Vol. 9’ brings a plethora of heavy techno from some of the best and most promising rising talents in the scene. It’s a heavy right hook from Taapion Records featuring tracks from Royal, Encoded Data & Dissonne, Butler, Chast & Kaltewelle, and Ultimo who each make a statement. We’re here, we’re loud, we’re the next generation. ‘Fresh Blood Vol. 9’ br

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

Hot off the release of SPLITTING, Shöckface has returned with north California based singer-songwriter Belak for a new single titled “ALWAYS FEELS LIKE.” The two artists met inside the metaverse after being awarded for their artwork in a soundstage.fm competition.  Belak and Shöckface have collected their emotions, feelings and creative energy on their latest collaborative endeavor. “ALWAYS FEELS LIKE” begins with a slightly muted set of vocals from Belak singing, “Eyes closed but I still see y

Shöckface and ero808 begin the new year forging a new friendship as solid as steel with the release of their new single ‘Inbetween,’ out now on Lowly Palace. After their massively successful collaboration ‘METANÖIA,’ the two bright creative souls have returned with a thrilling new masterpiece that is bound to stand the test of time. ‘Inbetween’ utilizes impassioned vocals and anthemic builds that stir a rich, heartwarming feeling in the soul. Shöckface and ero808 know how to perfectly fuse grit

Shöckface and mark veins, one of the many unsung collaborative duos in electronic music have returned with a new collaboration ‘ACONITUM’ which continues to solidify their HYPERWAVE brand and vision. Taking sounds from all across the musical spectrum, the cross continental collaborative duo have been on a steady flow of hot releases since 2018. ACONITUM embraces the darker side of the collaborative duo’s approach enlisting dark humming synths, abrasive rolling bass-lines and a world of glitches

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After Coachella experienced historically low ticket sales, there is now data circulating showing that vacation rental bookings are down from last year. The data comes from AirDNA, which tracks short-term rental data from Vrbo and Airbnb, and shows that bookings for both weekends of the Indio festival are down from last year. According to AirDNA, three months ago, bookings were down by 26% compared to the same time last year. While that gap has since narrowed, it’s still not where one would

Showcation festival is bringing top dance talent and fun-filled amusements to its summer camp of dreams in Maryland this month. Helmed by Brooklyn-based party outfit Pretty Good Show, the three-day “summer camp for adults” is back for its second year at the quaint Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, situated about an hour’s drive Northeast from Baltimore, this May 16-18. Festival scene legends Feed Me and Justin Martin will bring their delightfully delirious beats to Showcation’s sophomore edition

After nine years(!) Showtek and Ookay are back with their second official collab “BT1.” After first coming together back in 2014, on “Bouncer”, “BT1” sees the two artists join forces on a collab that perfectly captures where each has evolved over the years. A lot has changed in the music industry (and in the world) over the past decade. In 2014, Showtek was transitioning from hardstyle to big room festival hits. Ookay was starting to make waves in trap and dubstep. Fast forward to the present d

Showtek are back with a sensational new dance floor anthem, “Feeling.” An incredible fusion of old school piano house with modern synths and drop. “Feeling” is an instant classic in Showtek’s discography. The drop is just as memorable as “We Like to Party” or “Booyah” and it also has a more modern aesthetic. “Feeling” also tracks with Showtek’s history of vibrant and uplifting vocals. Above all else, it’s just great to hear Showtek going back to their melodic roots. The track opens up with t