Month: November 2024

Venice-based rising DJ/producer Marco Rubin has been impressing the industry’s finest with his energetic productions, including Loco Dice, Joseph Capriati, and The Martinez Brothers. Despite debuting just last year, he’s already made a swift impact on Amine Edge & DANCE’s CUFF and Jamie Jones’ Hot Creations sub-label Hottrax, hinting at a promising future. ...

Fatboy Slim iconic All Back to Minehead 2024 left Butlin’s Minehead buzzing with three days of music, laughter, and unforgettable moments. The event, which ended this past weekend, united fans and DJs in an energetic atmosphere that pulsed with joy. Friday night kicked off with Greg Wilson spinning classic disco ...

‘Bloom’ by Brazilian artist BRVNOV, aka Bruno Vieira, releases via Gui Boratto’s DOC Records this November. A steady kickdrum underpins vibrant arpeggios while a pumping bassline carries ‘Bloom’ forward. As the track builds, the melodies fuse and transform, joined by an evocative vocal in the breakdown and culminating in a gorgeous sonic daydream. ‘Bloom’ ...

In recent years, Arizona-based producer FREAK ON has steadily emerged onto the house music scene with sought-after releases on the likes of Toolroom, SOLOTOKO, hau5trap, Ultra, and Repopulate Mars. More than a year after his debut release for the latter, which picked up support from Diplo to CID to David Guetta, FREAK ON returns ...

With Seismic Dance Event 2024 right around the corner, there’s a wide array of performances to look forward to throughout the upcoming three-day festival weekend. This year, the festival organizers have garnered some of the hottest names in house and techno to perform, and it’s going to be tough choosing ...

Continuing his prolific run, French powerhouse Space 92 returns to Factory 93 following his 2023 label debut with ‘Apollo’ as he reimagines one of the imprint’s highlight releases from last year. Known for his commanding take on hard-hitting modern techno, here the in-demand talent infuses Nicole Moudaber’s ‘Reasons To Love You’ with his signature dark, ...

In today’s cultural landscape, where social media thrives on remixing narratives and presenting fragmented views of our everyday lives, Toronto-based band Jackie and her brother (siblings Jackie & Mark Andrade) harness gritty digital instruments to deliver a punk-infused, abstract critique. Their latest single, “Happy Shadows,” reflects our collective obsession with life mimicry, constant updates, and ...

The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara Artist Photo Properly conveying grief in music requires just the right blend of delicacy and heaviness. Fortunately, that kind of chemistry is second nature to The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara, the incredibly intuitive musical duo who cast the perfect amount of shade on ...

Stefano Crabuzza’s name has been bubbling up in the Italian underground scene for some time, with his recent track ‘Tugudugu’ via Glasgow Underground catching the attention of label boss Ilario Alicante’ earlier this year, followed by his Denniz Cruz-supported release; ‘Deeper’ via MÜSE. Operating in similar spaces, Davide Marsala’s repertoire boasts releases on ...

Discover the top 20 VST plugins revolutionizing music production in 2024, from powerful synths to AI-assisted mixing tools. In 2023, there were significant advancements in the capabilities of VST (Virtual Studio Technology) plugins. As developers pushed the limits of their creativity, new plugins emerged with incredible studio power that was ...