News Moving Still traces a path ‘Close to the Shams’ with new EP The four-track EP showcases the producer’s knack for blending diverse influences into a cohesive sound
News EXIT Festival considers leaving Serbia amid political pressure With European festival brands like Untold Festival making successful inroads into the MENA region and EXIT already operating across three continents, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the festival eyeing MENA’s major markets as one of its potential next destinations
News 105 years young and raving: Hilda Jackson’s unforgettable birthday party Strobe lights, glow sticks, and a drum & bass DJ set – Hilda Jackson and her care home friends experienced a true rave atmosphere
News Nearly 75% of regular clubbers suffer ‘some degree’ of permanent hearing damage, study reveals Resident Advisor and Life Is Loud's latest study finds clubgoers frequently exceed WHO's recommended safe listening levels
Features SAS crafts a sonic identity from Beirut to Berlin and Milan SAS defines her techno journey with her latest album ‘Industrial Fairytale’s haunting tones
News Laserface bring hands-in-the-air energy with ‘Pressure’ “This song is designed to help release the pressures in people’s lives”
News DOBé’s ‘I Keep Trying’ lands on Katermukke The 2-track release also includes a remix from Dominik Gehringer
News Tom Higham makes his Hurry Up Slowly debut with ‘Let It Ride’ ‘Let It Ride’ builds on the momentum of his recent remix for ‘Put 'Em High’ by Grammy-nominated artist StoneBridge
News Househead Samira drops high-energy house cut on Moveltraxx ‘Everybody Stomp Your Feet’ channels Househead Samira’s signature blend of vocal house and driving rhythms
News Kompakt welcomes back Raxon for new Speicher instalment Raxon returns to Speicher with a two-track release featuring ‘Acid Call’ and ‘Don’t Cry Pluto’
News Boys Noize launches new label, ONES and ZEROS, with 22-track compilation ‘Boys Noize presents ONES and ZEROS’ is out, packing tracks from the likes of Slim Soledad, Schacke, ØTTA, David Löhlein, SCNTST, Baseck, and Boys Noize himself, among others
News Portugal’s MOGA Caparica sets the stage for 5th anniversary edition Arapu, Dan Ghenacia, DJ Harvey, DJ Tennis, Jamie Jones, Luciano, Traumer and more set to perform at milestone edition
News MAHOOL unveils debut compilation album: ‘Portal 001’ Triart, Eleonora, Sokkary, Corsini, Auf, Fade Republic, Deus Deserto and Moses step up with fresh tracks on ‘Portal 001’
News Mochakk lands on Ninja Tune with new EP, ‘From The Stars’ Brazilian star blends disco-inspired house and UK-inspired soundscapes in two-track debut
News Hannes Bieger explores cosmic themes on new album, ‘Galaxies’ From ‘Apollo’ to ‘Voyager’, the tracklist of Hannes Bieger’s latest LP mirrors an interstellar expedition
News Ash and Felukah release ‘On My Mind’ with music video shot in Qatar The official music video was filmed at Our Habitas Ras Abrouq in Qatar, capturing the track’s immersive atmosphere against a striking Arabian Gulf backdrop
News "DJ" among professions included in UK's skilled worker visa list The inclusion of DJs as "middle-skilled workers" was reportedly introduced following the UK's departure from the EU in 2021
Features Meet Black Camel Records: The Dubai-based label set to fuse sound, fashion and identity Guided by the motto “A TRIBE UNITED BY MUSIC”, Black Camel Records is focused on delivering house music infused with the region's unique cultural influence
News Yasmine Hamdan releases ‘Hon’ reflecting on Beirut port explosion and its aftermath “A tiny land with a gaping wound”
News Wavejackers releases new single, ‘Where I Am’ ‘Where I Am’ is the Turkish producer’s third solo offering this year
Features "A clear head on Sunday morning is a gift": Why DJs and ravers are embracing sobriety Niamh Ingram explores the benefits sobriety can bring for people involved in dance music, including in-depth chats with Patrick Topping, Rebekah and Radio Slave
News Cosmic Bride’s debut album delivers an introspective fusion of genres The artist’s self-titled debut album is available in digital format as well as a limited edition 12" clear vinyl
News Nesa Azadikhah blends sound and solidarity for women in Iran’s prisons with new EP Half of the proceeds from the artist’s new EP, ‘My World’, will be donated to support women prisoners in Iran
Culture Don't give up the day job?: A generation of DJs are working 9 to 5 without compromising their music dreams Electronic artists are combining a music career with a day job and succeeding on their own terms
News ARKADYAN Voyage returns to Surf Club Dubai this Sunday The gathering on February 2 will feature performances by Sorrentino, Grossomoddo and ARKADYAN themselves, alongside Alex Lowen
News Meera unveils first single of the year via Crib Records: ‘No Title Yet’ Meera seamlessly blends depth and captivating groove elements in her latest release
News Music events cancelled in Iranian city after Imam claims they are "causing droughts" Local officials in the southwestern city of Abadan have cancelled a number of gigs after a religious leader claimed they were “sinful” and were “angering god”
News Emel’s exuberant ‘Lose My Mind’ gets a vibrant Acid Arab remix ‘Lose My Mind’ was first released last year as part of the artist’s fourth album, ‘MRA’
