Month: November 2024

The sound of the summer. We retrospectively look at the Baddadan horn synth bass that continues to rumble dance floors. “Baddadan” by Chase & Status is an explosive blend of UK bass and grime, featuring Flowdan, Bou, and IRAH. The track combines intense, gritty beats with hard-hitting lyrics, embodying the ...

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Mariah Carey has revealed dates for her 2024 Christmas tour. Beginning November 6th, the Undisputed Queen of Christmas will embark on “Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time,” a 20-city US jaunt that coincides with the 30th anniversary of her legendary holiday album, Merry Christmas. Get your seat here, and scroll below for… ...

Sometimes, a great single is only usurped by having two great singles simultaneously, and that’s what New Brunswick/Ontario-based folk roots group Engage have done with its latest double A-side singles “Guitar Strings” and “Mirage.” The songs each stand on their own fantastic merit but when combined make for an enjoyable ...

Limbo District made its own rules. The Athens, Georgia post-punk outfit spliced hammering Afro-centric rhythms to Weimar cabaret decadence in theatrical performances that pushed late 1970s gender norms to the breaking point. They were out and gay before almost anyone, creative in a variety of artistic disciplines and an inspiration ...

Lilly Palmer returns with a powerhouse remix of Armin van Buuren’s iconic anthem, Blah Blah Blah, released today via Armada Music. This high-octane reimagining arrives just weeks after her hit, Hype Boy, and has generated excitement since its February 2024 debut at Armin’s legendary A State of Trance show. Blending ...

After a sold-out event in February, Love to be… returns to Leeds to continue their 30th anniversary celebrations with another stellar lineup at Mint Warehouse. Mint Warehouse in Leeds has played a pivotal role in the UK’s underground dance scene since opening in 2012. Known for its raw, industrial aesthetic ...

Insomniac’s Discovery Project imprint is proud to welcome Rude Flamingo with the release of their new infectious single, “Hits The Soul,” set for release on November 1st. Stream here : https://discoveryprjct.ffm.to/hitsthesoul LA-based production pair Rude Flamingo has their sights set on house and disco aficionados. With their latest creation “Hits ...

Following the success of their recent EP, ‘(Neon Lights) They Glow / Reflector’, Blaufield Music founders Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, aka Booka Shade, are back with another fresh two-track package of electro beats. After another exhilarating summer of live performances following the release of their latest album ‘Link To The Invisible,’ the ...

Brighton and Manchester-based duo Cortese have exploded onto the scene in recent years with an infectious blend of garage, breaks and house. They previously contributed to Sasha’s LUZoSCURA compilation, run their own Plaza Recordings and have supported superstars like Bicep and Mike Skinner. From four to the floor to more ...