News UMBRA announces line-up for Valentine’s special event Sébastien Léger and Tim Green will headline UMBRA 3 which is set to take place on February 11
News There is ‘No Gravity’ on Marco Lys’ latest EP The two-track project is the artist’s first release in 2023
News Scientists say energetic and danceable tracks help you sleep better Scientists have a surprising remedy for your insomnia - switch to your favourite upbeat and energetic songs
News Mastering pro Conor Dalton releases 7000-word document on best practices for mixing He has previously worked with heavyweights the likes of Daft Punk, Amelie Lens, Jeff Mills, Marcel Dettmann, Ricardo Villalobos, Carl Craig and Maceo Plex
Tech Apple introduces second generation smart speaker, HomePod Boasting exceptional sound quality and advanced Siri functionality, the new HomePod promises a secure and seamless smart home experience
Lists Top 15 most watched YouTube music videos of all time The most watched music videos on YouTube: A ranking of the top 15
News Hats & Klaps release new EP, ‘Barly Sociable’ Radu Mirica puts his spin on the duo’s new EP with a remix for ‘The Chase’
News Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter announces solo album 'Mythologies' marks the French producer's first full-length solo record since his split with Daft Punk in 2021
News Richie Hawtin launches new PhD scholarship at the University of Huddersfield The winning applicant will receive guidance from the legendary producer in "Electronic Music, Cultures and Production"
News Fulltone turns in an addictive remix of Mitch Oliver’s ‘Alpine’ The original track, featuring MYRE, was first released in May 2022
News Iranian women producers shine in new compilation album, ‘WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM’ Out via Apranik Records, the compilation has been curated by AIDA and Nesa Azadikhah
News Mertens releases DJ mix for Future Forward’s series on Apple Music Mertens shares a turbulent mix consisting of 37 tracks
News Bedouin are taking over at Terra Solis Dubai this Saturday The duo will be joined by intriguing supporting acts, Aaryon and Capoon
News 1001Tracklists publishes annual ‘A State Of Dance Music’ report The report provides a detailed look at the data behind the biggest sets and most played electronic music tracks in 2022
News Ray Cordeiro, the world's longest working DJ, has died aged 98 The Hong Kong-based DJ had featured in a number of films and interviewed The Beatles
Events Desert Groove by Groove On The Grass returns to RAK at the end of this month The homegrown music and arts festival starts its 10th year celebration season with a two-day gathering on January 27-29
News TIDAL testing new "live DJ sessions" feature It will allow people to play songs, playlists and tracks to listeners in real time
Events Glowal headline Overground’s LYF season opening party The gathering will take place at Hilton Amman on January 20
News New book explores the art of nightclub design from the 1960s to the present Temporary Pleasure examines various scenes including the New York disco, Detroit techno and British rave culture
News Yousef Kekhia gets contemplative on latest single ‘Daw-Zalam’ is about “heartbreak, the taste of it, and also the peace and the love of dealing with it”
News DASCO celebrates femininity and confidence in latest EP, ‘Powerful Woman’ The latest record is a politically-driven, dancefloor filling affair
News TikTok agrees to licensing partnership with Warner-supported Rotana Music Group TikTok partners with Rotana Music Group, the largest record label and music repertoire holder in the Arab world, to bring more Arab music to the platform and support local artists
Tech New polyphonic synthesiser allows you to make music from everyday objects Koka Nikoladze's 'Drone Box No.1' utilises the sound of items including a paper cup and pinecone
News Avangart Tabldot to make Israel debut at Gagarin and Forum The two-day consecutive events take place on January 12 and 13
News Hemi embarks on a three-date Israeli tour The Istanbul DJ/producer will also pick up a radio slot from Antenna TLV on January 12
News New book explores the mental toll of touring on people in the music industry ‘Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual’ includes input from Nile Rodgers, Four Tet and more
Features Roaring 20s: Why club culture could surge this decade A century on from a previous pandemic and an ensuing cultural boom, could nightlife be about to bounce back to new heights? Jack Ramage investigates
News The world’s smallest nightclub has opened in Madrid Teledisko is free to enter, features a coin operated jukebox and doubles as a photo booth
News DGTL Amsterdam reveals line-up for 2023 edition It’s a diverse spread of artists, combining established names like Honey Dijon and VTSS, along with rising stars such as Sedef Adasï and fka.m4a
News Daft Punk share rare, unmasked video of ‘Rollin’ & Scratchin’’ from 1997 The 12-minute clip comes from a slew of archive content being shared on the French duo's YouTube channel
News DJ Viva creates exclusive music for Myazu Saudi's 2nd anniversary Titled ‘Utopia’, the single features vocals from Asayel and DJ Viva herself
News Spotify reveals its most streamed track of all time Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' has finally been overtaken
News Listen to E-Saggila’s new breakbeat electronica-infused record ‘I Swear I Could Fly’ Ride the momentum of E-Saggila’s new stand-alone single
News A-Slam and K.A.E link up on new EP, ‘Away’ Cairo-based producer GALAL also contributes to the project