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After six years, Joker is back. After his and everyone else’s world came to a standstill due to COVID-19, he took the opportunity to take some time off and perfect his sound. Now that the world is opening up again for good, he’s ready to get back out there. With recent releases ‘Juggernaut’ and ‘ S Wave’, it’s safe to say he’s back better than ever.  2024 took him to Manchester, London, and Bristol already, but now Joker is getting ready to head back to the US for Infrasound Festival, a spec

There are artists who dabble in different genres, going off-piste with different vibes and flavours every once in a blue moon, and then there is SALO: a singer, songwriter, pianist and producer living in multi-genre, crème de la crème, sweet-spot world of drum & bass, soul and jazz. And yes, it is as delicious as it sounds, but wait, there’s more… The mancunian vocalist and resident Bloc2Bloc DJ – known for her work with the likes of Chimpo, GLXY and Sustance – is creating interchangeabl

Sammythesinner is a force to be reckoned with, and although totally unique in her journey, her love for music and rave culture started with a tale as old as time. At just 15 years old, she discovered the rave scene, frequently losing herself in the sounds of heavy bass in the backwoods of Bunbury, Australia. An important discovery period for her, and the first taste of the scene she would soon grow to adore. Flash-forward just a few years, Sammy now stands tall as a renowned promoter, produc

2024 has been going great for ShockOne so far. From going on tour in New Zealand and Australia, and supporting Pendulum on their UK Tour, to releasing his third album Organism Algorithm on his Darkmachine Records. With this new album, he once again makes his mark on dancefloor drum & bass, with collaborations with Lee Mvtthews, Freaks & Geeks, Reija Lee, and many others.  ShockOne opens up a conversation about both the new age of drum & bass music and how artificial intelligence

Photo Credit- Khali Ackford ‘We live in a world where urgency culture can be so toxic. I hope that my journey inspires other artists to take their time.’ – Spectral Nowadays, you are an anomaly if you are taking your time. Drop culture, quick-hit videos on the gram and a saturated market have driven artists and labels to release more frequently than ever before. The fear of being drowned out is rife, and if you’re not releasing every few months (at least), there’s a risk you’ll be left b

Whether you’ve laughed at one of his videos, thrown your body around vigorously at one of his amazing live shows or smiled when you saw his teeny-tiny glasses, Venjent has been there for us when we’ve needed him the most. But his now-famous drum and bass memes and videos didn’t happen by accident. After years of making music and honing his production skills, he has developed a keen eye for creating captivating content; striking a tasteful formula that pulls in a crowd, whilst allowing him to

Some might know her as the Liquicity illustrator, some might know her as the artist behind the tunes ‘Set Sail’, and ‘Hello’. But not too long ago, Yue decided to set sail for her own future. She packed her bags at Liquicity, packed up her stuff at her old place, and has moved to Amsterdam, the capital city of The Netherlands.  Fear not, though. She has no plans to quit music or art anytime soon. On the contrary, with time to focus on her own career now, she’s got more plans than ever. Some

Photography by Cicely Grace, Styling by Chrissi Smith and Shot at One Hundred Shoreditch. Paleblu’s voice is recognisable as the host of the longest-running jungle and drum and bass show on Reprezent radio. But this tenured presenter is also a producer and vocalist, who creates drum & bass fused with the unlikely pairing of indie. With this unique exploration of music Paleblu underscores the importance of inclusivity within the bass music scene, challenging industry biases and advocating

We decided last week in the Decoded office to have a Youtube day of the best, most influential and strangest music videos we could find…which got us thinking. So here are 10 of those choices from a truly inspired day of musical awakening for all of us. 1. Mr Oizo – Flat Eric Frenchman Mr Oizo or Quentin Dupieux to his friends released Flat Beat around 1999 amid the mighty Dutch Trance era of underground dance. Its success we feel was mainly down to this brilliant video featuring th

After over a decade since Insomniac last hosted a major festival in the Chicago area, Beyond Wonderland made a magical debut in The Windy City over the weekend of June 1-2. Despite some challenging weather, the two-day wonderland of sound and spectacle captivated attendees with an immersive, storybook-inspired atmosphere and stellar lineup. The weather didn’t help, but the festival was amazing nonetheless As a longtime lover of dance music festivals, I made my way down the rabbit hole into

As someone lucky enough to attend both days of the inaugural CORE Medellín festival, I can confidently say this was one of the most unique and ambitious dance music events I’ve ever experienced. Tomorrowland’s creative wizards absolutely outdid themselves with the spectacular new CORE stage design that debuted here in the beautiful Parque Norte of Colombia’s second-largest city. The new stage: a massive 17-meter tall and 30-meter wide structure The 17-meter tall, 30-meter wide inflatable stag

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Merging fashion with fandom, ILLENIUM is calling on his most imaginative supporters to craft a custom jersey. The chart-topping dance music superstar has launched a competition inviting fans to design a bespoke jersey, one of which ultimately will be produced and sold as official ILLENIUM apparel. "I'm always in awe of the incredible fan-created art and merchandise I see at my shows," ILLENIUM writes. "The Illenium jersey has become a symbol of our amazing fan base, and now I wanna see your take

Wobblebug is the first decentralized musician in the industry which allows fans to participate and be rewarded off the success of a musician’s career. Alongside Wuki, Wobblebug was created by a team of music industry veterans and NFT/blockchain professionals. As a cross chain NFT project with NFT holders on both the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, holders will be rewarded based on the success of Wobblebug’s career. What makes Wobblebug so special, is that he is the first WEB3 native project th

The height of electronic dance music in the Nordic region, Weekend Festival is staging all the extra efforts for its 2025 event. Set against the energetic background of Vermo Event Park in Espoo, Finland, this legendary festival promises a memorable two-day celebration on August 1–2 with a roster that suits attendees across the electronic music spectrum. A Star-Studded Lineup Headlined by Fisher and Meduza Leading the attack is Australian sensation Fisher, a Grammy-nominated force whose explos

Wehbba, the acclaimed electronic music producer and founder of HIFN, has announced the release of Studio Dump, a boundary-pushing album project that redefines the traditional album structure. Wehbba has gifted us with the first two tracks, ‘RENN‘ and ‘EXIT TIME,’ as the rest of Studio Dump unfolds over the next several weeks. The full album will culminate with its release on May 30, 2025. About Studio Dump Each track in Studio Dump exists to serve a specific moment — some may disrupt

Electronic music disruptor Wehbba just dropped his latest body of work, STUDIO DUMP 05.25, a surprise, no-rules album, unveiled piece by piece over the past four weeks via his multi-art platform, HIFN. STUDIO DUMP 05.25 is what happens when an artist stops editing and starts releasing – immediately, impulsively, and unapologetically. It’s a collection of sonic sketches pulled straight from the studio floor: spontaneous, unpolished, and absolutely alive. Rolled out in weekly drops across the mont

Wehbba’s highly anticipated EP, “E” is out now on his own multi-art platform, HIFN. It is a three-track offering including a literary wordscape that dives deep into the euphoria, energy and enigmas of rave culture. This showcases Wehbba’s ability to seamlessly fuse sound and storytelling through a relentless work ethic, a die-hard passion for forward-thinking music, and an unmistakable musical identity. Catch Wehbba as a creative force at the forefront of the electronic music scene with another

Exciting news for techno fans as Wehbba makes his highly anticipated return to Drumcode with the release of his latest EP, ‘Awaken’. It has been eighteen months since his last EP on the label, and fans are eagerly awaiting what the Brazilian producer has in store for them this time around. Wehbba’s track record on Drumcode speaks for itself, with each release showcasing his unique blend of techno that always stands out amongst the crowd. Known for his spiritually inspired productions and uni

Known around the nation as a mecca for all things queer, the city of West Hollywood, California is gearing up to celebrate the 2024 pride season with the return of its annual Outloud Music Festival.  Set to take place June 1st and 2nd, the event will be the focal point of the city's pride festivities, which includes the Street Fair, Pride Parade (with Lifetime Ally Icon Cyndi Lauper), Dyke March and Women's Freedom Festival. Situated inside West Hollywood Park, Outloud moonlights as an electroni

From where I stood, the crowd gathered at West Hollywood Park resembled a gentle technicolor wave emerging from a horizon. I was a part of that crowd moments prior, riding the wave, merrily singing and dancing along to one of dance-pop's most iconic artists. As I pulled myself away from that spirited crowd, I found myself under a multicolored tree. And it was there, beneath the twinkling lights, watching the audience so carefree and full of life, that I came to a humbling realization: it wasn't

Get ready for the “Rave The Planet” Parade, set to take over Berlin on August 17, 2024! This epic parade is more than just an event — it’s a massive celebration of Techno culture that honors the roots of the Rave movement while showcasing its global evolution and influence. Last year, over 300,000 ravers filled the streets, and this year promises to be even bigger. The official anthem for this year’s parade is a powerhouse collaboration between three legendary figures in the Techno scene: Dr. M

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Today, critically-acclaimed Dutch electronic duo Weval (AKA Harm Coolen and Merijn Scholte Albers) announce their long-awaited new album ‘CHOROPHOBIA’, due for release on the 5th September 2025 on Ninja Tune imprint Technicolour. Alongside the announcement the duo share up-beat new single “JUST FRIENDS”, which follows on from UK-bass-infused “DOPAMINE” released last month – both tracks signalling an exciting new direction for the duo. Weval are also heading on a massive run of UK and EU shows th

From the floor of LA's fabulous Kia Forum, the arena's imposing stage looked like a technicolored spaceship. Standing front and center was its conductor and commander, John Summit. A vanguard of today's dance music space, Summit seemed at ease as the sharp-edged vessel hovered and hypnotized, embracing the cheers as he pivoted through a symphony of soundscapes for two hours. The show wrapped up a trio of sold-out performances Summit made inside the famed Inglewood venue. As part of his "Comfort