News - Mixmag MENA

Disco Tunez launches its new summer season with focus on Tunisia’s disco-era heritage

Set for 16 May at Aïna Gammarth, Disco Tunez’s new summer season begins with a season-opening gathering featuring Aquanima, saHHar, Sameur Ha and Meriem S

Annicka heads to Istanbul for her debut show on 22 May

Joining the bill at Klein Phönix are NODUS, Safa Kocak and Aryou Sepassi

Worldwide electronic music economy reached $15.1 billion, according to latest IMS report

Electronic music ranks among the top genres globally, outperforming hip hop and rock in multiple key markets

Fairplay release ‘Amanzi’ following its debut in Jordan last summer

‘Amanzi’ marks the duo’s first outing of 2026

Women aged 40 to 65 see clubbing as positive force in mental health

The study found that nights out are widely associated with positive effects on mental wellbeing

NODUS: “Identity always wins in the long run”

From local roots to global resonance, NODUS explores growth, identity and the future of the dancefloor

MoBlack delivers ‘Man On The Moon’ with MX Cartier and Neyl ahead of Klein Phönix show

The new single builds momentum ahead of MoBlack’s return to Istanbul on 17 April

11-year-old AREN’T releases new single ‘Aithēr’

AREN’T (Aren Demir Tilki) became Turkiye’s youngest producer to enter the Cafe De Anatolia catalogue with last year’s debut single ‘Jadoo’

Yerevan label LEZVANI explores Detroit’s sonic blueprint on new VA

‘LEZVANI DANCEFORCES III’ compiles new material from Hopdop, Nthr1, Yhii, thanakí and Your friend daao

Dish Dash move with intent, shaping their own narrative

Dish Dash star on the third cover of Mixmag Middle East & North Africa

Serhan Sabanlar revisits Perfecto Allstarz classic ‘Reach Up’ in 2026 rework

Closely linked to Paul Oakenfold’s Perfecto Records, Perfecto Allstarz helped define mid-90s club sound with high-energy, crossover-driven productions

MoBlack returns to Istanbul for a headline show at Klein Phönix

17 April will also see Murmusica, NODUS, Ravano and Mien appear on the line-up

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

Hady Tarek is back with new music after a 2-year hiatus

Hady Tarek returns with the two-track EP ‘The Road Ahead / Memories & Dreams’ released on his Kollectiv imprint