Study finds harmful chemicals in major headphone brands

The findings reveal bisphenols, phthalates and flame retardants across all 81 tested models from major tech brands

‘Demon In The Mirror’ sees Ayk bridge hip-hop and electronic sounds

Remixes from Som.1 and Trash Cells accompany the release, extending Ayk’s track into new sonic directions

Syncia and CASH ONLY join forces with Scott Garcia for new single ‘Do Nothin’’

The release also extends the recent run of activity from Famous When Dead Records, with label boss CASH ONLY taking over Pikes Ibiza for a monthly residency this summer

Sales of wired headphones rise as listeners look for reliability and sound quality

The revival mirrors the return of other retro technologies such as DVDs, cassette tapes and tube TVs

DJ Reza, influential Los Angeles rave scene pioneer, has passed away

Family members announced the news, writing “Our beloved Reza’s heart stopped beating and he is gone”

New production competition Make It 2026 launches with €20,000 prize pool

Edmwarriors launches the 2026 edition of its Make It contest. The first round for tech house submissions is open until March 15

Lou Nour retires her SICARIA alias

After years at the forefront of 140 and dubstep, she steps forward under her own name

Kozlow: “A good dancefloor is a good dancefloor, no matter where it is”

We caught up with Kozlow and discussed how ANTHR FCKNG PARTY evolved from a basement party into a label, the curatorial thinking behind AFP releases and what the current New York club sound means to him