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

DJ Savage Delivers Unreleased Techno Cuts in Grooves 2000-2002

DJ Savage Delivers Unreleased Techno Cuts in Grooves 2000-2002

by John Cameron | Dec 30, 2021 | Sounds, Techno

Dutch label TH ± Tar Hallow has given a home to Grooves 2000-2002, the second collection of unreleased music from DJ Savage.

Holden Federico Debuts on SK_eleven Sub Label SK_X with Deliverance EP

Holden Federico Debuts on SK_eleven Sub Label SK_X with Deliverance EP

by John Cameron | Nov 18, 2021 | Dark Techno, Hypnotic Techno, Sounds, Techno

SK_eleven has signed the latest release by Holden Federico to SK_X. The Deliverance EP consists of dark, hypnotic and even melodic techno.

Alexander Johannson Teams Up with Mattias Fridell on the Simhall 101 EP

Alexander Johannson Teams Up with Mattias Fridell on the Simhall 101 EP

by John Cameron | Nov 18, 2021 | Sounds, Techno

Alexander Johansson and Mattias Fridell have continued their long collaborative history with a “machine funk” effort, the Simhall 101 EP.

Abstract Division Deliver Sublime Hypnotic Techno in Anybody is Nowhere EP

Abstract Division Deliver Sublime Hypnotic Techno in Anybody is Nowhere EP

by John Cameron | Nov 15, 2021 | Hypnotic Techno, Minimal Techno, Sounds, Techno

The Anybody is Nowhere EP sees Abstract Division close the symbolic loop on a sentiment born of the indecision once facing techno artists.

Marco Bailey Releases Dart EP via His Own Techno Label, MATERIA

Marco Bailey Releases Dart EP via His Own Techno Label, MATERIA

by John Cameron | Nov 15, 2021 | Minimal Techno, Sounds, Techno

Out on his own MATERIA imprint is the Dart EP by Belgian techno figurehead Marco Bailey, which consists of four minimal techno cuts.

Reeko and Tensal Team Up on Hard Techno EP, Tremendous Satan’s Doom

Reeko and Tensal Team Up on Hard Techno EP, Tremendous Satan’s Doom

by John Cameron | Nov 12, 2021 | Hard Techno, Sounds, Techno

Spanish artists Reeko and Tensal have released a hard techno EP titled Tremendous Satan’s Doom on the former’s imprint, Mental Disorder.

Karim Maas and Stave Release Texturological Techno EP, Godless

Karim Maas and Stave Release Texturological Techno EP, Godless

by John Cameron | Nov 11, 2021 | Dark Techno, Experimental, Sounds, Techno

Collaborating once again, U.K. artist Karim Maas and Chicago’s Stave have delivered an experimental techno album titled Godless [UVB76-LP002].

Otik Releases Genre-Bending EP, Trifecta, on Club Qu

Otik Releases Genre-Bending EP, Trifecta, on Club Qu

by John Cameron | Nov 11, 2021 | Drum and Bass, Experimental, Sounds, Techno

London producer Otik has channeled his sublime style into a genre-be-damned EP, the four-track Trifecta by way of Club Qu.

Luigi Tozzi Delivers Hypnotic Techno EP, Almost Blue

Luigi Tozzi Delivers Hypnotic Techno EP, Almost Blue

by John Cameron | Oct 12, 2021 | Hypnotic Techno, Minimal Techno, Sounds, Techno

The latest release out on Manuel Anós’ Non Series imprint is a four-track EP by Italian DJ and producer Luigi Tozzi.

Stories

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk — 10 Must-Have Tracks from December

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk — 10 Must-Have Tracks from December

by Andrew Wowk | Jan 10, 2023 | Essay

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 November

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Gems from November

by Andrew Wowk | Dec 6, 2022 | Essay, Stories

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 Choice Cuts From October

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Choice Cuts From October

by Andrew Wowk | Nov 17, 2022 | Essay, Stories

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 – 15 High-Quality Tunes from September

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 15 High-Quality Tunes from September

by Andrew Wowk | Oct 15, 2022 | Essay, Stories

Crate Digging is a monthly roundup of top-tier tunes you might have missed from across the electronic music spectrum.

AVA Festival Announces New AVA Connections Events in Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin

AVA Festival Announces New AVA Connections Events in Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin

by John Cameron | Aug 5, 2022 | Event, Stories

Irish event brand AVA Festival will now expanded to include events called AVA Connections in Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin.

Audius Hacked for $6.1 Million in AUDIO Tokens

Audius Hacked for $6.1 Million in AUDIO Tokens

by Jay Remy | Aug 3, 2022 | Industry, Stories

Blockchain-powered streaming service Audius was hacked for $6.1 million worth of their AUDIO tokens.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Great Tracks From July

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Great Tracks From July

by Andrew Wowk | Aug 1, 2022 | Essay

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.

Understanding the DJ Pierre/Mr. C Feud and Acid House’s Origins

Understanding the DJ Pierre/Mr. C Feud and Acid House’s Origins

by John Cameron | Jul 28, 2022 | Essay

DJ Pierre has called Mr. C a racist. Mr. C has accused DJ Pierre of rapist sympathy. A long and winding road of comment threads got them to this point.

Hot Track Time Machine – 10 Acid House Jams From Yesteryear

Hot Track Time Machine – 10 Acid House Jams From Yesteryear

by Andrew Wowk | Jul 27, 2022 | Essay

This month’s Hot Track Time Machine focuses on acid house, a subgenre of house that traces its roots back to the mid-1980s in Chicago

Tech

Pioneer DJ Releases the OPUS-QUAD 4-Deck DJ Controller

Pioneer DJ Releases the OPUS-QUAD 4-Deck DJ Controller

by Jay Remy | Apr 20, 2023 | Tech

Pioneer DJ’s OPUS QUAD controller allows for mixing four tracks simultaneously and can play different songs in separate rooms from one device.

Pioneer DJ Releases the DJM-A9 Mixer

Pioneer DJ Releases the DJM-A9 Mixer

by Jay Remy | Mar 6, 2023 | DJ Gear, Tech

Pioneer DJ’s latest mixer, the DJM-A9 is an alternative to their DJM-900NXS2, DJM-V10 and DJM-V10-LF mixers.

Serato Studio 2.0 Now Features “Stems” Stem-Separation Technology

Serato Studio 2.0 Now Features “Stems” Stem-Separation Technology

by Jay Remy | Jan 31, 2023 | Tech

Serato Studio 2.0 now comes with the Stems feature found in the most recent update of their Serato DJ software.

Arturia MiniFreak V is Now a Standalone Virtual Instrument

Arturia MiniFreak V is Now a Standalone Virtual Instrument

by Jay Remy | Jan 31, 2023 | Software, Tech

The Arturia MiniFreak V fully replicates the physical MiniFreak synthesizer that debuted in late 2022.

TIDAL Testing DJ Feature Allowing HiFi Plus Subscribers to Share Real-Time Playlists

TIDAL Testing DJ Feature Allowing HiFi Plus Subscribers to Share Real-Time Playlists

by Jay Remy | Jan 31, 2023 | Software, Tech

TIDAL HiFi Plus members are gaining a new tool allowing users to share playlists, albums and tracks in real time.

Synthwerks to Discontinue Business Operations

Synthwerks to Discontinue Business Operations

by Jay Remy | Jan 10, 2023 | Hardware, Tech

Seattle-based Eurorack module manufacturer Synthwerks has announced on social media and their website that the company is shutting down due to supply chain issues.

The Axxent MS-100 Intercom Station Has a Dedicated Cigarette Compartment

The Axxent MS-100 Intercom Station Has a Dedicated Cigarette Compartment

by Jay Remy | Dec 30, 2022 | Tech, Uncategorized

Axxent’s 19-inch rackmount MS-100 is a relaunch of its 1999 predecessor, used for communication between studio and venue staff.

Sonnox has been Acquired by the Focusrite Group

Sonnox has been Acquired by the Focusrite Group

by Jay Remy | Dec 30, 2022 | Tech

Renowned audio company Sonnox has announced that they are now merging with the Focusrite Group.

Arturia’s Korg-Inspired Filter MS-20 is Free for a Limited Time

Arturia’s Korg-Inspired Filter MS-20 is Free for a Limited Time

by Jay Remy | Dec 30, 2022 | Tech

Arturia is wrapping up a busy year of plugins by releasing a filter inspired by the Korg MS-20’s parameters.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 15 Must-Have Tracks From December, January

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 15 Must-Have Tracks From December, January

by Andrew Wowk | Jan 28, 2024 | Music, Review, Sounds, Stories

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.

SoundCloud Reportedly in Talks for Over $1 Billion Sale

SoundCloud Reportedly in Talks for Over $1 Billion Sale

by Jay Remy | Jan 23, 2024 | Industry, Stories

Sky News reports that The Raine Group and Singaporean state investment fund Tamasek are interviewing banks in order to auction off SoundCloud.

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