Crate Digging With Andrew Wowk – 14 Must-Have Tracks From September and October

by Andrew Wowk | November 20, 2024 | Essay | 0 Comments

From obscurities uncovered during trips down Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.

Crate Digging With Andrew Wowk – 10 Gems From May and June

by Andrew Wowk | June 26, 2024 | Essay | 0 Comments

From obscurities uncovered during trips down Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 14 Killer Tracks From March and April

by Andrew Wowk | May 7, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

From obscurities uncovered during trips down Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.

Moog Music to Move Out of Current Asheville Location

by Jay Remy | April 3, 2024 | Industry, Stories | 0 Comments

Moog Music is moving to a more central location in their home city of Asheville, with its current buildings up for lease.

AlphaTheta Releases the euphonia 4-Channel Rotary Mixer

by Jay Remy | April 3, 2024 | Tech, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The euphonia has entered Pioneer DJ parent company AlphaTheta into the boutique rotary market.

Akai Pro’s MPC Stems Adds Audio Separation Technology to MPCs

by Jay Remy | April 2, 2024 | Software, Tech | 0 Comments

Akai MPC users can now “unmix” audio stems, powered by AI technology from zPlane.

Hot Track Time Machine – Hard Techno from the ’90s to Today

by Andrew Wowk | March 8, 2024 | Essay, Stories | 0 Comments

Hot Track Time Machine is here to honor the artists and labels who have stayed true to the ethos and aesthetic of hard techno.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Choice Cuts From February

by Andrew Wowk | March 8, 2024 | Essay, Stories | 0 Comments

From obscurities uncovered during trips down Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.

Sounds

Hioll Debuts on Moments In Time with Subdued Nation EP

Hioll Debuts on Moments In Time with Subdued Nation EP

by John Cameron | Feb 1, 2021 | Hard Techno, Sounds, Techno

Cuban techno figurehead Hioll has landed on Manchester DJ and producer Rudosa’s record label, Moments In Time, with the Subdued Nation EP.

Helium’s Seminal 1993 EP, The Works, Re-Released on Kalahari Oyster Cult

by Phil Scilippa | Jan 29, 2021 | Deep House, House, Minimal House, Sounds

Helium’s seminal 1993 house and lounge EP, The Works, has been remastered and re-pressed via the Kalahari Oyster Cult imprint.

Octo Octa Fuses House, Techno and Breakbeat in She’s Calling EP

Octo Octa Fuses House, Techno and Breakbeat in She’s Calling EP

by John Cameron | Jan 27, 2021 | Breakbeat, House, Sounds

For her first release of 2020, Octo Octa has encapsulated her eclectic range of sound in the She’s Calling EP via her and Eris Drew’s label, T4T LUV NRG.

Linear System Releases Minimal Techno EP, Further Explorations, via Edit Select

Linear System Releases Minimal Techno EP, Further Explorations, via Edit Select

by John Cameron | Jan 25, 2021 | Minimal Techno, Sounds, Techno

Linear System has expanded upon last year’s album, Space Exploration, in the form of a shorter effort titled Further Explorations.

Tham, Repro, Julian Muller, Binary Digit Deliver KAOS / OAKS EP, BLEACHED PUNK

by John Cameron | Jan 23, 2021 | Industrial Techno, Sounds, Techno

Héctor Oaks has upheld his penchant of providing a platform for a wide variety of techno-adjacent electronic music with KAOS07: BLEACHED PUNK.

Santucci Releases Minimal House Track “Rebondir” for Free Download

Santucci Releases Minimal House Track “Rebondir” for Free Download

by John Cameron | Jan 15, 2021 | House, Minimal House, Sounds

Arriving on Trommel’s Free Download series is a single titled “Rebondir” from up-and-coming producer Antoine Santucci, known mononymously as Santucci.

Techno Producer Hiroaki Iizuka Debuts on Mord with the Reflect EP

Techno Producer Hiroaki Iizuka Debuts on Mord with the Reflect EP

by John Cameron | Jan 9, 2021 | Sounds, Techno

Rotterdam techno label Mord has carried forth its long legacy as a platform for deserving talent with a sonically eclectic EP by Hiroaki Iizuka.

Vinicius Honorio Returns to ARTS with Minimal Techno EP, Stardust

Vinicius Honorio Returns to ARTS with Minimal Techno EP, Stardust

by John Cameron | Jan 8, 2021 | Minimal Techno, Sounds, Techno

Rio De Janeiro-born, London-based producer Vinicius Honorio has returned to ARTS with a four-song minimal techno EP.

Booz Releases Minimal Techno EP Arcadia via Edit Select

Booz Releases Minimal Techno EP Arcadia via Edit Select

by John Cameron | Jan 8, 2021 | Minimal Techno, Sounds, Techno

Out via Edit Select is the latest EP EP by Italian DJ and producer Booz. Arcadia comprises six DJ tools with intricate, intentional sound design.

Stories

Verve Techno Festival set out for May 2022 in Switzerland

Verve Techno Festival set out for May 2022 in Switzerland

by Umut Avialan | Feb 24, 2022 | Event, Stories

The newly launched Verve Techno Festival set out to take place from May 20th-22nd in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Billboard For UK-Based Queer Party Torn Down in “Act of Queerphobia”

Billboard For UK-Based Queer Party Torn Down in “Act of Queerphobia”

by Andy MacDonald | Feb 24, 2022 | Stories

A billboard advertising the London-based queer dance party Crossbreed was vandalized in what organized have called an “act of queerphobia.”

New Mini-Documentary Celebrates “Intrinsic Value” of Club Culture

New Mini-Documentary Celebrates “Intrinsic Value” of Club Culture

by Andy MacDonald | Feb 24, 2022 | Culture, Stories

Organizers of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) recently released a new mini-documentary that explores “the intrinsic value of club culture, electronic music, raving, and all the unique connections we make in between.”

Vietnamese Festival Set Inside Limestone Cave Announced

Vietnamese Festival Set Inside Limestone Cave Announced

by Andy MacDonald | Feb 24, 2022 | Event, Stories

A gathering celebrating the Asian underground electronic music scene called Equation Festival is set to take place inside a limestone cave.

Bandcamp App Introduces Consecutive, Uninterrupted Streaming

Bandcamp App Introduces Consecutive, Uninterrupted Streaming

by Andy MacDonald | Feb 22, 2022 | Industry, Stories

Music streamer Bandcamp recently added features to its mobile app allowing users to listen to their music uninterrupted.

SoundCloud Reports $218m in 2020 Revenue, Begins New Initiatives

SoundCloud Reports $218m in 2020 Revenue, Begins New Initiatives

by Andy MacDonald | Feb 22, 2022 | Industry, Stories

A fiscal report obtained by Music Business Worldwide (MBW) shows that streaming platform SoundCloud reported $218 million in revenue in 2020.

Nightclubs in Brussels Set to Defy COVID-19 Restrictions

Nightclubs in Brussels Set to Defy COVID-19 Restrictions

by Andy MacDonald | Feb 11, 2022 | Industry, Stories

Beginning on February 18th, nightclubs in Belgium’s capital city of Brussels will reopen in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.

Spybar To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Series of Shows

Spybar To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Series of Shows

by Andy MacDonald | Feb 11, 2022 | Event, Stories, Venue

Beloved Chicago underground house and techno club Spybar will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a series of shows. Dubbing it the "Anniversary Event Series," Spybar will host numerous events throughout 2022 that explore its "storied past, present, and future." While...

New Andrew Weatherall Film, Sail We Must, to Premiere Next Week

New Andrew Weatherall Film, Sail We Must, to Premiere Next Week

by Andy MacDonald | Feb 10, 2022 | Culture, Stories

A new film detailing late British DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall’s meeting with an Irish fisherman is set to premiere on February 16th.

Tech

Akai MPC One Retro Fits Modern Technology with Iconic ’90s Design

Akai MPC One Retro Fits Modern Technology with Iconic ’90s Design

by Jay Remy | May 14, 2021 | Hardware, Tech

Akai’s MPC One Retro reimagines the gear manufacturer’s latest MIDI sequencer into the classic look of the MPC2000XL and MPC3000.

Mixed In Key 10 Features Upgraded Key Detection, Cue Point Export To Rekordbox

Mixed In Key 10 Features Upgraded Key Detection, Cue Point Export To Rekordbox

by Jay Remy | May 7, 2021 | Software, Tech

Mixed In Key has celebrated 15 years of business by releasing a brand-new version of their flagship key detection software.

Denon DJ Releases LC6000 PRIME Controller

Denon DJ Releases LC6000 PRIME Controller

by Jay Remy | Apr 30, 2021 | Tech

Denon DJ’s latest controller, the LC6000 PRIME, offers a solution for DJs looking to expand upon their existing PRIME setups.

Focusrite Acquires Sequential, Dave Smith to Continue Lead Role

Focusrite Acquires Sequential, Dave Smith to Continue Lead Role

by Jacob Stadtfeld | Apr 28, 2021 | Tech

Sequential will join Focusrite’s growing stable of music production and performance brands, including Novation, Martin Audio, and Adam Audio.

Technics to Release Home Listening Turntable, the SL-100C

Technics to Release Home Listening Turntable, the SL-100C

by John Cameron | Apr 24, 2021 | DJ Gear, Tech

In July 2021, Technics will offer a relatively affordable “entry level” home listening record player: the SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable.

LALAL.ai Separates Vocals and Instrumentals from Any Track Using AI

LALAL.ai Separates Vocals and Instrumentals from Any Track Using AI

by Jay Remy | Apr 23, 2021 | Software, Tech

LALAL.AI is an AI-based online service allowing users to obtain high quality vocals and instrumentals from existing music files.

Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 and DJM-900 NXS2 Now Available in VR on Tribe XR

Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 and DJM-900 NXS2 Now Available in VR on Tribe XR

by Jay Remy | Apr 17, 2021 | Hardware, Tech

Users of any skill level can now practice on Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 and DJM-900 NXS2 through virtual reality DJ learning app Tribe XR.

Serato DJ Pro 2.5 Update Now Works with Big Sur, M1 Macs

Serato DJ Pro 2.5 Update Now Works with Big Sur, M1 Macs

by Jacob Stadtfeld | Apr 15, 2021 | Software, Tech

Serato this week released new updates to their DJ Pro and Lite software offerings, meaning that they now work with Big Sur and M1 Macs.

Dirtywave Releases M8 Tracker-Based Portable Synthesizer

Dirtywave Releases M8 Tracker-Based Portable Synthesizer

by Jay Remy | Apr 11, 2021 | Hardware, Tech

The Dirtywave M8 is a powerful new tracker sequencer, synthesizer and sampler that is completely portable.

Charivari Detroit Music Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Keeping it in the Family

Charivari Detroit Music Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Keeping it in the Family

by John Cameron | Aug 18, 2023 | Essay, Stories

Charivari Detroit Music Festival may be an event dedicated to Motor City dance music, but it welcomes outsiders all the same.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk — 10 Killer Tracks from July

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk — 10 Killer Tracks from July

by Andrew Wowk | Aug 17, 2023 | Essay, Stories

Andrew Wowk’s Crate Digging is a monthly roundup of top-tier tracks you might have missed from across the electronic music spectrum.

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