Brazilian superstar DJ Alok is breaking new ground with his latest project, The Future is Ancestral, an album that transcends music and becomes a movement. Out today, just in time for Indigenous People’s Day, the album is a culmination of over 500 hours of studio work and features collaborations with over 50 indigenous musicians. The Future is Ancestral is an immersive soundscape that invites listeners to experience the richness and resilience of indigenous cultures. With eight unique tracks sung by various communities, the album weaves a narrative of cultural resurgence and innovation. Each s ..read more

Happy Coachella Weekend 2 Day! It’s quite awesome that we get a chance to watch our favorite sets and see ones that we missed out on from Weekend 1, whether physically in person or using Coachella’s streaming benefits. Day 1 is just about to begin. We’ve got some more details on that for this weekend. First, each day’s schedule is out! We’ll put that below in a link. But we also want to highlight that the infamous Yuma Tent is going to be added to the channels. Immerse yourself in finest club in the desert: YUMA Friday, April 19 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET – Miss Monique 4:15pm PT / 7:15pm ET – Inne ..read more

After the resounding success of the instrumental version of ‘Black Ice,’ Subtronics and REZZ tap ‘Black Out Days’ creators Phantogram to elevate the track with powerful, yet deeply haunting vocals. The follow up to Subtronics’ remix of ‘Black Out Days,’ Phantogram continues to show their crossover-ability translating in the dance world. ‘Black Ice’ was premiered for the first time live, in front of 30,000 fans at Beyond Wonderland music festival in Southern California on March 23, 2024. Listen here. Drawing inspiration from the “tesseract,” a geometric marvel known in fourth-dimensional geome ..read more

One of the lead labels for artists specializing in live performances, ASW released an exceptional album showcasing some of its most notorious releases. Mixed by none other than the great Carl Cox, the new LP released by the label created by the English DJ Christopher Coe is an exhibition of unique, underground talent. Titled ‘ASW Is Live Mixed By Carl Cox’, this one is certain to become an industry favorite. Nowadays, compilation albums are one of the most popular ways labels promote their work and identity. Taking several songs from your catalog and grouping them for one strong release is mo ..read more

Acclaimed producer Jack Back and Afro house pioneer THEMBA have teamed up for ‘Give Me Something To Hold’ out now on Defected. David Guetta created the Jack Back alias to return to his house roots, quickly building a strong relationship with the London label thanks to the chart-topping Defected hit ‘(It Happens) Sometimes.’ Then, in 2024, he released a highly anticipated remix of label staple Dennis Ferrer’s ‘Hey Hey,’ showcasing his fresh Afro-inspired sound. Now, the French titan joins forces with THEMBA, a prolific South African DJ who has brought his unique take on electronic music to the ..read more

Building upon the triumph of its debut edition in 2023, seasoned event organizers Gem & Jam and 4 Peaks Presents have just announced the eagerly anticipated lineup of Cascade Equinox‘s 2024 edition. Set amidst the tranquil landscapes of the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, the cross-genre festival will once again captivate attendees from Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024. Cascade Equinox has revealed a remarkable initial lineup for its sophomore year, showcasing a diverse array of acts that mirror both the vibran ..read more

Weekend one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. But nothing could dim the shine of the triumphant sets delivered by Doja Cat and No Doubt. They proved all the doubters wrong and showed that the festival had true headliners after all. However, the latest police arrest reports for Coachella 2024 show a surprising trend – a decrease in the number of arrests compared to previous years. According to a report shared by the Indio Police Department with SFGATE, there were only 81 arrests throughout the weekend, along with 47 parking citations. Th ..read more

Get ready to crank up the volume because powerhouse dance duo SIDEPIECE (NITTI and Party Favor) have teamed up with the legendary Disco Lines for a brand new single titled ‘Give It To Me Good‘. The track is out now on Big Beat Records and is everything you’d expect from this dream team – pure, euphoric energy. ‘Give It To Me Good’ follows a hot streak of recent releases for both SIDEPIECE and Disco Lines. The duo just dropped the sizzling collab ‘Taka’ with Croatian house maestro San Pacho, while Disco Lines released the house anthem ‘Disco Boy.’ Just under 3 minutes, it starts off with hypnot ..read more

At just 17 years old, Bossa is one of the hottest new artists making music at the intersection of hip-hop and dance music. Born and raised in California’s Coachella Valley, he grew up loving the elastic melodies and rhythms of Michael Jackson, cementing his deep connection between music and dance. Through TikTok, Bossa soon stumbled upon pluggnb, a hip-hop adjacent subgenre with a particularly sweet production style that favored melody akin to early 2000s R&B. Suddenly, there were new sonic possibilities and a world of friends and collaborators online, and with his catchy flows and addicti ..read more

Today on inventions that feel extremely surrealistic: Bionic and the Wires invented a machine that allows a living plant to “play” a musical instrument. The group will debut their performance featuring the “bionic robot arm” and a plant this weekend at the city’s Castlehead Viaduct venue on 20th April.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bionic and the Wires (@bionicandthewires) Biomusic Bionic and the Wires, led by Manchester based Andy Kidd on the keyboard and Jon Ross on the plants via the robot arm, combines botanical rhythms with atmospheric textures and soundscape ..read more