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Magnetic Magazine
20 Songs About Jail, From Arrest to Release
From Folsom to the club, these jail‑inspired tracks prove even confinement can spark a killer groove.
Magnetic Magazine
How R3HAB Protects The Feeling Inside The Record
R3HAB reveals how he keeps the soul alive in his latest track, proving tech perfection isn’t enough.
We Rave You
James Hype shares his 16-deck DJ setup: “I get why this looks ridiculous”
James Hype unveils his jaw‑dropping 16-deck rig, igniting a fierce debate about the next evolution of live DJ sets.
DJ Mag
James Hype teases new 16-deck DJ setup
James Hype hints he'll unleash a massive 16-deck rig that could reshape live DJ performances for the crowd.
Mixmag
Armin van Buuren dives into the psychology of the [UNVRS] dancefloor in new documentary
Get inside Armin van Buuren’s latest documentary that reveals what really fires up our brains on the ASOT 25-year Ibiza floor.
Rave Jungle
Colyn & Sainte Vie release ‘Desert Sunrise’ via Interstellar Recordings
Colyn and Sainte Vie drop the sun-kissed anthem 'Desert Sunrise', a fresh track set to ignite your next set.
Magnetic Magazine
Prunk Turns Footprints Into a House Memoir
Discover how Prunk’s new album “Footprints” turns his years of curating into a deep house memoir you’ll want on repeat.
We Rave You
Madonna & Charli xcx unite for ‘Danceteria Afterhours’, out September 24 via Warner
Madonna teams up with Charli XCX for a new Stuart Price-produced club anthem dropping September 24.
We Rave You
Frigid channels C-PTSD journey into deep bass on new single ‘Gray Matter’: Listen
Feel the pulse of Frigid's new bass-heavy track 'Gray Matter,' a raw sonic portrait of his C-PTSD journey.
DJ Mag
Armin van Buuren stars in new mini-documentary filmed at [UNVRS]: Watch
Dive into Armin van Buuren's new mini-doc to discover what fuels the frenzy of his marathon sets.
DJ Mag
James Hype teases new 16-deck DJ setup
James Hype drops a hint that his upcoming 16-deck rig could flip the script on live DJ sets, and ravers are buzzing for details.
Mixmag
Celebrated IDM and electro artist Vector Lovers has died
The electronic world mourns the loss of Vector Lovers, the visionary behind some of IDM’s most unforgettable tracks.
Rave Jungle
Interview: D1RT TH13F on Reinventing His Sound Through House Music
Find out how longtime indie rocker Nico Allard reshapes his sonic palette into deep house under the moniker D1RT TH13F.
Rave Jungle
Funk Tribu Launches Brand New Compilation Series “Rituals”
Funk Tribu unveils the Rituals compilation, packed with fresh 4x4 techno, synth‑driven vocal cuts and dark, heavy kicks that promise to ignite any rave floor.
EDM Identity
DYNAMIQO Reflects on Community, Culture, and Legacy
Find out how DYNAMIQO’s heritage and community drive his evolving soundscape
Magnetic Magazine
Anmarz Launches Peachez in Crates with an All-Star Debut
Anmarz unveils Peachez in Crates, a debut collection packed with all-star collaborations that fuse house, hip‑hop and jazz vibes.
We Rave You
Mauro Picotto shares behind-the-scenes look at how he builds a trance idea
Get an inside look at how trance maestro Mauro Picotto crafts his tracks, from vocal sketches to live instrumentation.
We Rave You
Maceo Plex finally drops long-teased remix of Empire of the Sun’s classic ‘DNA’: Listen
Maceo Plex finally drops his long-awaited remix of Empire of the Sun’s ‘DNA’, and it’s a floor-filling anthem you need to hear.