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 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’
News Electronic music market projected to double in worth to $24.5 billion by 2032 According to a forecast from market research firm Wise Guy Reports, house music is worth an estimated $3.5 billion alone
News Tony Kay offers sonic tribute to ancient city of ‘Fes’ with new single ‘Fes’ marks his first release of the year
News Future Forward Media’s Apple Music DJ mix series continues with Markus Homm The Germany-based artist delivers the 17th mix in the series
News CEO of AI music app Suno criticised over claims most people "don't enjoy" making music Mikey Shulman has responded to backlash, admitting that he "expressed his thoughts badly" during the interview with 20VC's Mikey Shulman
Features Wally Lopez: ‘I do love make the people dance and create the energy for a real party’ Wally Lopez has dropped his latest single on January 17 on Houseyounite
News Armin van Buuren premieres ‘Pillars of Creation’ set on YouTube Recorded in the breathtaking desert of Ras Al Khaimah in October, the show brings a refined blend of music and immersive experiences
Features Scott Forshaw: ‘The key to my career has been consistent dedication every single day’ We caught up with Scott Forshaw to explore his journey from Dubai residencies to international recognition
News 1001Tracklists reveals key dance music trends in annual report The report delves into the stats behind 2024’s top DJ sets and most-played electronic tracks
News Peachpuff supports Lebanese talent with new anniversary compilation Mardini, Velvet Velour, T. Jacques, James Andrew, Eli Atala, Farsa and many more unite in Peachpuff’s anniversary release to support Lebanese artists
News Ali Farahani unveils 6 remixes for his memory-filled project ‘Mr. Hekayati’ The remix package for ‘Mr. Hekayati’ features contributions from Acid Pauli, ARKADYAN, Ephlum, Namito, Roderic and Sorä
News Late-night events are declining globally Nightlife in the world’s party capitals is increasingly winding down earlier
News Bedouin remix Róisín Murphy’s 2007 song ‘Dear Miami’ The duo have brought a fresh organic house vibe to the song, enhancing its depth while retaining the emotive power of the original
Features +ONE debuts with a groovy start in Dubai’s underground scene The series began with Honeytrap last Saturday and moves forward with House Party on December 28
Features A memorable sonic journey on the longest night of the year: ‘Solstice Sessions’ Presented by Mixmag MENA and Hence, the event on December 21 showcased DOBé, Gloria, Jayesh, Masry, Saade b2b Mo Ezabyy and Sam Tonic
News Latteo’s ‘Break Skin’ arrives on Toka Musik with remix by Hrag Mikkel With vocals from D'aria, the track explores lush soundscapes and natural textures
News Spotify allegedly filling playlists with “ghost artists” Harper's Magazine has published a striking report alleging that Spotify's reliance on low-cost, pseudonymous tracks in its playlists is devaluing the contributions of real musicians
News Robbie Akbal drops ‘Osenchi’ EP on Suleiman Records The 3-track EP includes ‘Everything Is Energy’ as a solo cut, the collaborative title track with REO MATSUMOTO and Mamazu, and its remix by Dachshund
Features New platform Molodify pioneers access to DAW files from top artists Producers eager to showcase their DAW files and join the platform can submit their applications during the beta launch period