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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The party was chilled until police sent in the riot squad': when a Dorset free rave turned violent

Ravers at the Eggtek event faced police intervention, leading to disputes over the use of force during the illegal gathering.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

At Coachella, Nine Inch Noize Staged a Nightmare Rave for the Ages

Nine Inch Noize delivered a captivating performance at Coachella, blending intense music with striking choreography and immersive staging.
#pacha-new-york
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

Pacha 2.0 announces opening weekend gigs in the old Brooklyn Mirage space

Pacha New York reopens Brooklyn Mirage with Michael Bibi and Black Coffee, aiming to revive the electronic dance scene with global and local talent.
Brooklyn
fromStereogum
3 days ago

Pacha New York Announces Opening In The Wake Of Brooklyn Mirage Fiasco

Pacha New York, formerly Brooklyn Mirage, reopens in June with major DJ performances and offers coupons to previous ticket holders for refunds.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

Pacha 2.0 announces opening weekend gigs in the old Brooklyn Mirage space

Pacha New York reopens Brooklyn Mirage with Michael Bibi and Black Coffee, aiming to revive the electronic dance scene with global and local talent.
Brooklyn
fromStereogum
3 days ago

Pacha New York Announces Opening In The Wake Of Brooklyn Mirage Fiasco

Pacha New York, formerly Brooklyn Mirage, reopens in June with major DJ performances and offers coupons to previous ticket holders for refunds.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Aphex Twin: "Flim"

Richard D. James' music reflects influences from various genres, showcasing a blend of jungle, neoclassical, and experimental sounds.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67

Afrika Bambaataa helped shape a global movement rooted in peace, unity, love, and having fun, playing a crucial role in the emergence of hip-hop as a cultural force.
Social justice
NYC LGBT
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

"Daybreaker" Free Daytime Outdoor Rave at Thrive City (Chase Center)

Daybreaker hosts a sober morning dance party in Thrive City featuring yoga, live music, and community activities, promoting real connections without alcohol.
London music
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Thaiboy Digital Plots the Underworld Tour

Thaiboy Digital will release a new album and embark on the Underworld Tour across North America and Europe starting in May.
Photography
fromAol
6 days ago

31 photos that show what life looked like in 1985

1985 was characterized by iconic pop culture, fashion, and childhood experiences captured in everyday life through photographs.
Music production
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

One of the world's largest dance parties returns to NYC next month

The New York Dance Parade celebrates its 20th anniversary with over 10,000 dancers and 100 styles in Manhattan on May 16.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

EDM Label Om Records Throwing Big Embarcadero Party Next Month, With Another Planet's Help

The Day Party will feature big-name DJs such as Mark Farina, Shiny Objects, J Boogie, and Collette back to back with DJ Heather, celebrating three decades of future music.
SF music
Berlin music
fromSPIN
4 days ago

It's Hip to Be Squarepusher - SPIN

Squarepusher's album Kammerkonzert showcases a modernist classical style with a unique blend of instruments and unconventional rhythms.
Music
fromDefector
5 days ago

Brazilian Funk Continues Innovating Methods For Getting Your Shit Rocked | Defector

Brazilian funk is a deep and evolving genre that incorporates diverse rhythms and styles, offering a thrilling musical journey for listeners.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Korg Handytraxx Play finally got me learning to scratch

The Korg Handytraxx Play enables easy scratching and sampling in a compact, portable design.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

After sold-out Shrine runs, Subtronics takes dubstep to Coachella's biggest stage

Subtronics has evolved from a bedroom producer to a leading EDM artist, showcasing his dubstep roots at major festivals and venues.
#hip-hop
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noize announce Nine Inch Noize release out next week

Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize have announced a new album titled Halo 38, which is set to be released on April 17 and is currently available for pre-save.
Music
SF music
fromKqed
1 week ago

Inside Program Audio, the Viral DJ Collective Streaming on Haight Street | KQED

Underground DJs create Program Audio, a record label and zine, to support immigrant rights through music and community engagement.
Berlin music
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Sofia Kourtesis: DJ-Kicks

Sofia Kourtesis blends her Peruvian roots with Berlin's techno scene, reflecting her personal journey through music and nostalgia.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

John Summit's Experts Only Festival returns to Randall's Island this September | amNewYork

The two-day electronic music event is set to take place September 19-20, 2026, at Randall's Island Park, promising another immersive experience for dance music fans.
NYC music
Music production
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
5 days ago

Sound of the Week: Baby Yors - Americano Doble - KALTBLUT Magazine

Americano Doble is a significant album by Baby Yors, showcasing a blend of experimental soul and pop sensibilities across fifteen tracks.
Music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 weeks ago

La Vie Sauvage's "Don't Fall In Love" Is the Dance Floor Warning You'll Play on Repeat - KALTBLUT Magazine

La Vie Sauvage's single 'Don't Fall In Love' combines emotional depth with club-ready beats, showcasing a blend of techno and UK bass influences.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

Drain, No Pressure, Haywire (ft. Harley Flanagan) & Secret World played Irving Plaza (pics, video, setlist)

Drain's spring tour features high-energy performances from multiple bands, showcasing their latest album and engaging the audience with crowd participation.
Music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Namasenda's "Bad Love" Is a Techno Jam About Toxic Relationships

Namasenda's new single 'Bad Love' addresses toxic relationships and is part of her upcoming album 'Limbo'.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

Soft Cell pay homage to '80s NYC nightlife on final album 'Danceteria,' share "Out Come the Freaks" ft Nona Hendryx

Soft Cell's final album, Danceteria, will be released this spring, inspired by 1980s NYC nightlife and featuring a single with Dave Ball's vocals.
#electronic-music-festival
Berlin music
fromDeep House London
3 weeks ago

UNUM Festival Reveals Full Lineup for 2026 Edition and Unveils New Secret Stage Experience | News | Deep House London

UNUM Festival 2026 announces complete lineup featuring &ME, Ricardo Villalobos, Ben Klock, and others, introducing a hidden fourth stage to enhance the five-day underground electronic music experience in Albania.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Head Trip coming to Coachella grounds w/ Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Peggy Gou ft. Four Tet, more

Goldenvoice presents Head Trip, a two-night electronic music festival at Empire Polo Club in Indio on October 10-11, featuring Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, and the US debut of Floating Points' Sunflower Sound System.
Berlin music
fromDeep House London
3 weeks ago

UNUM Festival Reveals Full Lineup for 2026 Edition and Unveils New Secret Stage Experience | News | Deep House London

UNUM Festival 2026 announces complete lineup featuring &ME, Ricardo Villalobos, Ben Klock, and others, introducing a hidden fourth stage to enhance the five-day underground electronic music experience in Albania.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Head Trip coming to Coachella grounds w/ Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Peggy Gou ft. Four Tet, more

Goldenvoice presents Head Trip, a two-night electronic music festival at Empire Polo Club in Indio on October 10-11, featuring Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, and the US debut of Floating Points' Sunflower Sound System.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Vladimir to Hoppers: the week in rave reviews

Netflix and other streaming platforms offer diverse programming including character-driven dramas, dark comedies, and documentaries featuring acclaimed actors and compelling storytelling.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

I Went to a Hip-Hop Streamer Convention and All I Got Was This Piece of Content

Twitch streamer Tylil James captivates fans at MVP Arena with viral dance performances, showcasing the intersection of online fame and live entertainment.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

John Summit's Rise From Accountant to DJ

Before achieving fame, John Summit was known as John Schuster, a CPA at Ernst and Young, who made music on the side.
Music production
Berlin music
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I started going to raves alone at 35. I learned so much about myself by doing so.

Solo raving across Europe revealed that independence has limits; facing fears about dancing alone broke co-dependency patterns and expanded personal freedom.
Music production
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Digital Underground's MC Was Secretly a Genius Illustrator

Shock G was a multifaceted artist whose contributions to rap and visual art influenced future generations of musicians.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Lelo's New Freaky-Ass Detroit

Groove Pill's performance aimed to infuse Detroit's vibrant music culture into a New York club scene, showcasing the city's rich musical heritage.
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

fka.m4a Unleashes Club Anthem 'Handbag Ho' - KALTBLUT Magazine

Berlin-based DJ and producer fka.m4a releases garage club track 'Handbag Ho' on March 12th via HE.SHE.THEY., marking a significant moment in their rising career across Europe's club scene.
Music production
fromDeep House London
2 weeks ago

Marc Romboy & Hernan Cattaneo link up for The Insanity Of Infinity on Systematic Recordings | Music | Deep House London

Hernán Cattáneo and Marc Romboy collaborate on 'The Insanity Of Infinity', showcasing their expertise in progressive house and techno.
Chicago
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Honey Dijon Enlists Rochelle Jordan, Madison McFerrin, and More for New Album

Honey Dijon releases Nightlife album April 17, featuring collaborations with Rochelle Jordan, Madison McFerrin, Greentea Peng, Chloé, Mahalia, and Bree Runway.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Ratboys announce Night Club 101 show

Ratboys are touring to support their February album Singin' to an Empty Chair, with shows across North America through August including an intimate NYC venue on March 4 after their sold-out Warsaw show.
Music production
fromArtforum
3 weeks ago

Forever Acid

Artistic forms cycle through development and regression rather than progressing linearly, requiring artists to revisit primitive techniques when sophistication becomes decadent.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

A dance party, but with caffeine: Inside the coffee rave trend

Daytime coffee and matcha raves are emerging as popular social events throughout the Bay Area, offering music, dancing, and community connection without alcohol.
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

A dance party, but with caffeine: Inside the coffee rave trend

Daytime coffee-fueled DJ events are emerging as popular sober-curious alternatives to traditional nightlife, particularly among Gen Z attendees seeking social connection and entertainment.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Honey Dijon Drops New Track "Just Friends"

Honey Dijon releases 'Just Friends' featuring Adi Oasis, Danielle Ponder, and Suni Mf as a preview of her April 17 album Nightlife.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
2 months ago

Party Radar: 'Heated Rivalry' rave rivalry heats up! - 48 hills

Heated Rivalry inspires seven themed San Francisco parties celebrating queer hockey romance, nightlife, drag performance, and LGBTQ-inclusive sports community.
NYC music
fromThe FADER
1 month ago

Inside Twilo's legendary return to New York City nightlife

Legendary New York nightclub Twilo reopened in March 2024 after closing in 2001, drawing nostalgic crowds including middle-aged former patrons who rediscovered nightlife and formed communities around electronic dance music.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Party Radar: With 'Unabridged,' the story of Detroit techno unfolds in the Bay - 48 hills

Detroit techno, austere and futuristic, grew out of Black/queer culture, sci-fi escapism, and the repetitive language of automobile factories. San Francisco's techno, on the other hand, fused an outdoor hippie aesthetic with ecstatic, UK-derived beats that had crowds mass-hallucinating UFOs on Ocean Beach at dawn. Both shared a deep funkiness, however—remember when people of all shapes and colors once danced wildly?
SF music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Octo Octa Returns With First Album in 7 Years

As an autobiographical artist, I set out to write an album that would be a milestone for this past decade of joy and sorrow. Sigils for Survival is my attempt to encapsulate the intentions and techniques that I used to move through life into a spell.
Music
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The music could not stop for three days': how Sirat went on a road trip to the dark heart of rave

Sirat elevates rave culture into the film's central metaphysical subject by using real ravers and continuous music to adapt cinema to reality.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland's DJ Fetish charged with 69 felonies

Haki McClain, a 43-year-old Oakland man who goes by DJ Fetish and DJ King Fetish, was charged with 69 felonies, including grand theft, petty theft with two priors, burglary, and evading police. A 101-page criminal complaint, filed on Jan. 6, accuses McClain of crimes ranging from January through mid-November of last year, including 43 thefts at Bath and Body Works stores and 15 at various Victoria's Secret outlets.
California
Music production
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Under the Stars: We could all use some funky Detroit grooves about now - 48 hills

DJ Amir Abdullah curates a second volume of Strata Records compilations, preserving Detroit's innovative Black music history through groovy, funk-influenced jazz from the legendary 1970s label founded by Kenny Cox.
Gadgets
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Nightclub-Inspired Speaker Is Transparent in Name and Assembly

Transparent Speaker x LN-CC blends LN-CC's 1970s rippled glass aesthetic with Transparent's modular, circular 120W Bluetooth speaker design for event-ready club atmospheres.
Music
fromDeep House London
1 month ago

R3HAB takes the mic himself in "Right Here..." with RHODES | Music | Deep House London

R3HAB and RHODES release 'Right Here...' exploring the tension between uncertainty and presence, blending emotive pop with dancefloor warmth while addressing the struggle to find peace amid instability.
from48 hills
1 month ago

A Detroit techno visionary soundtracks a German sci-fi classic (again) - 48 hills

Metropolis -the tale of an exploited caste of workers breaking free from their oligarchic oppressors by joining together with them to build a new world, as well as an Orpheus-like love story-has famously been in a state of restoration for almost a century, thanks to studio mangling and the ravages of time.
Berlin music
Film
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Giorgio Moroder: "Chase"

Giorgio Moroder's "Chase" uses hypnotic arpeggiated synth bass, delay, and dynamic mixing to create suspenseful film moments and an extended, dancefloor-ready eight-and-a-half-minute track.
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

30 Years of Kiesgrube: A Journey Under the Stars and Across the Dancefloor - KALTBLUT Magazine

Kiesgrube celebrates 30 years as Europe's longest-running open-air club, maintaining independence and community-focused electronic music culture since 1996.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

These Hackers Are Turning Dead Vapes Into Musical Synthesizers

We started from a very silly place,
Gadgets
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Electric Bump: House + Techno Party (Monarch)

Electric Bump is Soma's monthly first Thursday party at Monarch featuring house, techno, and disco across two levels with local and international DJs.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Nightlife culture isn't dying but it is evolving'

Rising costs, changing social habits, and community pressure are driving rapid nightclub closures, threatening the survival of major UK clubs by 2030.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Soulwax are hosting Abbey Road Studio's first-ever rave

Soulwax will host Abbey Road Studios' first-ever rave on February 21, limited to 300 attendees reachable via a hotline; 2ManyDJs will perform.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

After Life: Dark Electronica Experience

After Life is a San Francisco club night showcasing heavy electronic darkwave, witch house, industrial bass, and dark techno with featured DJs and immersive mixing.
Music production
from48 hills
1 month ago

Under the Stars: Goldie's 'Timeless'-and what it meant for 1990s Bay Area drum and bass - 48 hills

Goldie's Timeless album from 1995 catalyzed the drum and bass boom in the Bay Area and remains a pivotal electronic music work that transcended genre boundaries through accessible, jazzy production.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
London music
fromDeep House London
2 months ago

Eastern Electrics Festival Returns for 2026 with new home at Burgess Park | News | Deep House London

Eastern Electrics returns to Burgess Park on 9 August 2026 with four stages, diverse electronic lineups, affordable tickets, and high production standards.
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Column #4! Ravemore - From Rave Supplements to Baggy Cargos - KALTBLUT Magazine

Two friends transformed a recovery supplement into an authentic Berlin clubwear fashion brand driven by community demand and nightlife experience.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Luci4 Unleashed a Generation of Glitchy Underground Rap

Luci4, an underground rapper who died at 23, pioneered a distinctive nightcore-influenced sound that shaped the underground music landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Music
fromDeep House London
2 months ago

HAAi, Daniel Avery, Erol Alkan, Sofia Kourtesis Announced for PHILLGOOD Electronic Music Stage, PHILLRAVE | News | Deep House London

PHILLGOOD expands to three stages with new PHILLRAVE electronic hub, hosting international electronic and indie acts at Plovdiv Rowing Canal, 17–19 July 2026.
Music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Earworm Alert: "Making U"! Vivid Electronic House Vibes from Monoko and Inkko - KALTBLUT Magazine

Monoko and Inkko release "Making U," a UK-influenced electronic house track blending UK garage, house, and electronica for euphoric club and reflective listening.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Green-House Sign to Ghostly for New Album

Green-House will release new album Hinterlands on March 20. The Los Angeles duo of Olive Ardizoni and Michael Flanagan has left their longtime home of Leaving to sign with Ghostly for the follow-up to A Host for All Kinds of Life. Listen to a new song from the record, "Farewell, Little Island," below, and scroll down for the album art.
Music
Music
fromDeep House London
1 month ago

Boys Noize drops 'HYYTUP / Sh5b0mbe' on his ONES and ZEROS label | Music | Deep House London

BOYS NOIZE returned with HYYTUP / Sh5b0mbe, two explosive club tracks blending detuned analogue menace with novel, rule-shattering techno production.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The hill I will die on: Being a DJ' isn't a proper job | Phil Mongredien

DJs receive huge fees for skillfully selecting and mixing others' music, functioning as proficient laborers prized more for curation and spectacle than original artistry.
Music
fromwww.brooklynvegan.com
2 months ago

Movement Festival announces full 2026 lineup

Movement 2026 returns to Detroit's Hart Plaza May 23–25 for its 20th anniversary with over 100 electronic acts and tickets on sale now.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Add to playlist: the seance-worthy dancefloor music of Miles J Paralysis and the week's best new tracks

Bradford producer Miles J Paralysis blends dark dub, northern folklore and gothic tropes into hypnotic electronic music; EP Don't Forget the Ritual releases 28 February.
Music
fromDeep House London
2 months ago

Creeds & Devin Wild unleash their new single "Dangerous" on IKNS | Music | Deep House London

Creeds and Devin Wild release "Dangerous"—a radio-ready, big-room EDM track combining trance-leaning synths and a hook-driven vocal for peak-time and crossover appeal.
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Disclosure Announce 2026 Spring North American Tour

Disclosure will launch a North American tour beginning April 7 with two nights at Santa Barbara Bowl, multiple-city dates, supporting artists, and tickets on sale January 22.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Daft Punk Share New Video for "Human After All"

Daft Punk released a new "Human After All" video using Electroma footage, edited by Cedric Hervet, despite the duo remaining defunct.
Music
fromDeep House London
2 months ago

Fish56Octagon Continues Huge 2026 with Alika Collaboration 'PM to AM' | Music | Deep House London

Fish56Octagon releases 'PM to AM' featuring Alika, blending garage-house drums, trance hooks and future soul, continuing global momentum into 2026.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Moby Preps New Album Future Quiet

Moby releases mostly ambient album Future Quiet on February 20, featuring a reworked 'When It's Cold I'd Like to Die' with Jacob Lusk.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Ratboys Are Playing the Long Game

Ratboys developed their definitive sound over 16 years, releasing Singin' to an Empty Chair that showcases ambition, craft, and heartfelt indie-rock growth.
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