Racial Discrimination Case Against R&S Records Head Dismissed

by Andy MacDonald | May 18, 2022 | Industry, Stories | 0 Comments

Renaat Vandepapeliere, the head of Belgium-based independent record label R&S Records, has had a claim of racial discrimination against him dismissed.

Clone Distribution Drops Nina Kraviz’s трип Label

by Andy MacDonald | May 18, 2022 | Stories | 0 Comments

Rotterdam, Netherlands-based independent music distributor Clone Distribution has dropped Russian DJ Nina Kraviz and her трип label over her response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Temporary Pleasure Launch Fundraiser for Future Dublin Pop-Up Club

by Umut Avialan | May 16, 2022 | Stories, Venue | 0 Comments

Set in motion by rave architecture collective Temporary Pleasure, a Kickstarter campaign for a new Dublin pop-up club has been launched.

Apple Discontinues the iPod After 21 Years

by Jay Remy | May 16, 2022 | Industry, Stories | 0 Comments

Apple’s innovative and groundbreaking portable iPod music player will no longer be in production.

Beatport Introduces Amapiano Genre Category

by Andy MacDonald | May 16, 2022 | Industry, Stories | 0 Comments

Streaming giant Beatport is officially recognizing the South African sound called amapiano as an official musical genre on their platform.

A Traveling Techno Exhibit is Visiting Montreal

by Andy MacDonald | May 16, 2022 | Culture, Stories | 0 Comments

A traveling, interdisciplinary exhibit exploring the evolution of the techno scene and its influence on modern pop culture has opened in Montreal, Canada.

Belgian Singer Régine Passes Away At 92

by Andy MacDonald | May 5, 2022 | Obituary, Stories | 0 Comments

Belgian club entrepreneur and singer Régine has passed away at the age of 92.

Sonosaurus Updates Time-Stretching Software PaulStretch to PaulXStretch

by Jay Remy | May 5, 2022 | Software, Tech | 0 Comments

Software developer Sonosaurus has updated its legacy time stretching app PaulStretch under a new name: PaulXStretch.

Sounds

Ferdinger’s Palette EP Impresses with Synthy Techno Sound

Ferdinger’s Palette EP Impresses with Synthy Techno Sound

by Andy MacDonald | Apr 3, 2022 | Fast Techno, Sounds, Techno

Ferdinger’s second release on Instabul record label Primus, an LP titled Palette, is four tracks of fast-paced, synth-heavy techno that starts with a bang and doesn’t slow down.

Orbe Releases New EP Through Non Series Record Label Label

Orbe Releases New EP Through Non Series Record Label Label

by Andy MacDonald | Apr 3, 2022 | Hypnotic Techno, Sounds, Techno

ORBE’s latest on Manuel Anós’ Non Series record label, a four-track EP titled Binary Function, is a compelling techno release from start to finish.

$Refracted’s Torn Relics Explores Techno from All Angles$

Refracted’s Torn Relics Explores Techno from All Angles

by Andy MacDonald | Apr 3, 2022 | Hypnotic Techno, Sounds, Techno

Based out of Chiba, Japan, DJ Nobu’s record label Bitta is home to a wide variety of techno artists. Their recent release, Torn Relics by producer Refracted, is an EP that Nobu calls an “open air techno masterpiece.”

Max Gardner, Cory Simpson Launch New Label, Peer, With 5-Track EP

Max Gardner, Cory Simpson Launch New Label, Peer, With 5-Track EP

by Elena Disabato | Mar 15, 2022 | Dark Techno, Hard Techno, Sounds, Techno

Max Gardner and Cory Simpson debut their new label, Peer, with Gardner’s “This Is A Test” EP: Prime-time techno tracks to move your body.

Adam X Fuses Acid and Industrial Techno in New LP, Rüdersdorf Acid Tracks

Adam X Fuses Acid and Industrial Techno in New LP, Rüdersdorf Acid Tracks

by Andy MacDonald | Mar 13, 2022 | Acid Techno, Sounds, Techno

Berlin-based DJ and producer Adam X has released a double vinyl LP titled Rüdersdorf Acid Tracks through his Sonic Groove imprint.

Uun Bounces Dark Beats Across Latest Mord Release, Infernal Measure

Uun Bounces Dark Beats Across Latest Mord Release, Infernal Measure

by Elena Disabato | Mar 7, 2022 | Dark Techno, Sounds, Techno

With Uun at the helm, dark techno takes a twist through a shadowy vision of the future on techno powerhouse Mord’s 82nd release.

Reeko Shines Through on Techno EP Crystal Clear via Ownlife

Reeko Shines Through on Techno EP Crystal Clear via Ownlife

by Elena Disabato | Mar 5, 2022 | Breakbeat, Dark Techno, Sounds, Techno

A solid release comes from Spanish producer Reeko via Ownlife, cementing his skills with dark techno sounds that swell from the underground.

Israeli Producer Kashpitzsky Gets Fast and Loud in New EP, Reckless

by Andy MacDonald | Mar 5, 2022 | Sounds, Techno

After a two-year absence following his 2020 EP, Outsider, Tel-Aviv-based DJ and producer Kashpitzsky is back with his second EP, Reckless.

Cratan Releases Crestfall EP on Observant’s 10th Release

Cratan Releases Crestfall EP on Observant’s 10th Release

by Elena Disabato | Feb 24, 2022 | Hard Techno, Sounds, Techno

Young Dallas upstart Cratan brings the techno bounce with the EP Crestfall on India’s Observant label for OM10, signaling a new era abroad.

Stories

Racial Discrimination Case Against R&S Records Head Dismissed

Racial Discrimination Case Against R&S Records Head Dismissed

by Andy MacDonald | May 18, 2022 | Industry, Stories

Renaat Vandepapeliere, the head of Belgium-based independent record label R&S Records, has had a claim of racial discrimination against him dismissed.

Clone Distribution Drops Nina Kraviz’s трип Label

Clone Distribution Drops Nina Kraviz’s трип Label

by Andy MacDonald | May 18, 2022 | Stories

Rotterdam, Netherlands-based independent music distributor Clone Distribution has dropped Russian DJ Nina Kraviz and her трип label over her response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Temporary Pleasure Launch Fundraiser for Future Dublin Pop-Up Club

Temporary Pleasure Launch Fundraiser for Future Dublin Pop-Up Club

by Umut Avialan | May 16, 2022 | Stories, Venue

Set in motion by rave architecture collective Temporary Pleasure, a Kickstarter campaign for a new Dublin pop-up club has been launched.

Apple Discontinues the iPod After 21 Years

Apple Discontinues the iPod After 21 Years

by Jay Remy | May 16, 2022 | Industry, Stories

Apple’s innovative and groundbreaking portable iPod music player will no longer be in production.

Beatport Introduces Amapiano Genre Category

Beatport Introduces Amapiano Genre Category

by Andy MacDonald | May 16, 2022 | Industry, Stories

Streaming giant Beatport is officially recognizing the South African sound called amapiano as an official musical genre on their platform.

A Traveling Techno Exhibit is Visiting Montreal

A Traveling Techno Exhibit is Visiting Montreal

by Andy MacDonald | May 16, 2022 | Culture, Stories

A traveling, interdisciplinary exhibit exploring the evolution of the techno scene and its influence on modern pop culture has opened in Montreal, Canada.

Belgian Singer Régine Passes Away At 92

Belgian Singer Régine Passes Away At 92

by Andy MacDonald | May 5, 2022 | Obituary, Stories

Belgian club entrepreneur and singer Régine has passed away at the age of 92.

London’s Rat Records Set to Close in June

London’s Rat Records Set to Close in June

by Andy MacDonald | May 5, 2022 | Stories

Beloved London record store Rat Records is set to close on Saturday, June 18th.

Pete Tong and Carl Cox Cofound DJ Academy

Pete Tong and Carl Cox Cofound DJ Academy

by Andy MacDonald | May 5, 2022 | Industry, Stories

U.K. producer and DJ Pete Tong has announced that he and Carl Cox are co-founding the Pete Tong DJ Academy.

Tech

Sonosaurus Updates Time-Stretching Software PaulStretch to PaulXStretch

Sonosaurus Updates Time-Stretching Software PaulStretch to PaulXStretch

by Jay Remy | May 5, 2022 | Software, Tech

Software developer Sonosaurus has updated its legacy time stretching app PaulStretch under a new name: PaulXStretch.

Teenage Engineering Introduces TX–6 Portable Mixer, Audio Interface and Synthesizer

Teenage Engineering Introduces TX–6 Portable Mixer, Audio Interface and Synthesizer

by Jay Remy | May 5, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

Teenage Engineering’s TX–6 portable mixer and multi-channel audio interface processes 32-bit 48kHz audio with six stereo input channels.

Korg’s Volca fm 2 Adds Additional Polyphony, Additional MIDI Connectivity

Korg’s Volca fm 2 Adds Additional Polyphony, Additional MIDI Connectivity

by Jay Remy | Apr 18, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

Korg’s volca fm 2 synthesizer is an updated version of the groundbreaking volca FM, adding extra effects and support for more modern applications.

Native Instruments and iZotope Form New Umbrella Company, Soundwide

Native Instruments and iZotope Form New Umbrella Company, Soundwide

by Andy MacDonald | Apr 18, 2022 | Hardware, Software, Tech

Hardware and software manufactures iZotope and Native Instruments have joined forces to create an umbrella company called Soundwide.

Technics Celebrates 50 Years of the SL-1200 Turntable with Multi-Color, Limited Edition Model

Technics Celebrates 50 Years of the SL-1200 Turntable with Multi-Color, Limited Edition Model

by Jay Remy | Apr 8, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

Technics’ has released the SL-1200M7L, a 50th anniversary model celebrating the industry standard turntable for DJs and audiophiles alike.

Universal Audio Introduces UAD Spark Subscription Service

Universal Audio Introduces UAD Spark Subscription Service

by Jay Remy | Apr 8, 2022 | Software, Tech

Universal Audio has launched UAD Spark, a new online plugin subscription service making their hardware-only effects available to wider audiences.

Roland Releases The JUNO-60 Chorus Virtual Plugin

Roland Releases The JUNO-60 Chorus Virtual Plugin

by Jay Remy | Mar 20, 2022 | Software, Tech

Roland’s JUNO-60 Chorus plugin is a true digital replication of the iconic chorus effect found on its physical analogue model.

Steinberg Introduces Cubase 12

Steinberg Introduces Cubase 12

by Jay Remy | Mar 7, 2022 | Tech, Uncategorized

Software company Steinberg has debuted Cubase 12, the latest version of the legacy DAW that aims to provide “seamless integration and smooth performance.”

Auto Maker Kia Releases Move.Ment, a Free Software Synth Based On Pink Noise

Auto Maker Kia Releases Move.Ment, a Free Software Synth Based On Pink Noise

by Jay Remy | Mar 2, 2022 | Software, Tech

KIA Motors is taking a unique approach to promoting their automotive brand relaunch by releasing a free software synthesizer. The move.ment synth is a plugin based around the concept of pink noise, or 1/f noise. Pink noise gives off less “hiss” and is often described...

London’s Rat Records Set to Close in June

London’s Rat Records Set to Close in June

by Andy MacDonald | May 5, 2022 | Stories

Beloved London record store Rat Records is set to close on Saturday, June 18th.

Pete Tong and Carl Cox Cofound DJ Academy

Pete Tong and Carl Cox Cofound DJ Academy

by Andy MacDonald | May 5, 2022 | Industry, Stories

U.K. producer and DJ Pete Tong has announced that he and Carl Cox are co-founding the Pete Tong DJ Academy.

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