Martinez Brothers to Mix the Next Fabric Presents Compilation
Hefty tracklisting includes Blaze, Kai Alce, Dan Curtin, Cassio Ware and 3 exclusive Martinez Brothers tracks on the 3rd installment in the Fabric Presents series.
Here We Go: Rekordbox Launches Streaming Integration
DJs can now stream live from Beatport and SoundCloud's catalogs for a price using the latest update to Pioneer's rekordbox software.
Dark Grooves Reissuing Spencer Kincy’s Tangled Thoughts
Hidden Agenda / Tangled Thoughts was one of Gemini's "Italian" EPs and is being repressed on vinyl by the Groovin' sublabel, Dark Grooves.
Behringer 808 Clone: Thomann Shipping Orders & the First RD-8 Videos Show Up in the Wild
German music retailer Thomann is shipping the Behringer 808 clone, the RD-8, and the first customers are posting videos of their new gear. They seem... happy?
BeatBox is a Drum Machine in a Cardboard Box
BeatBox - the instagram sensation DIY drum machine in a cardboard box - is blowing out its Kickstarter in its first day.
Listen to 808 State’s New EP and Album Teaser
Subsequent Granada Report features two exclusive tracks and two new ones taken from 808 State's first album in 17 years.
Apple is Promising a Seamless Post-iTunes Future
Apple's Music app on desktop computers will integrate mp3s, wavs and playlists, and the iTunes store is unaffected. Here's what Apple says is in the new iTunes replacement.
Synth Convention KNOBCON 8 Comes to Chicagoland
Knobcon 8 features the inventor of FM synthesis, Dr. John Chowning and a slew of workshops for musicians, producers and synth nerds and maniacs.
New Issue of 5 Mag with The Revenge
5 Mag Issue 175 is out now, starring The Revenge, Jimpster as Franc Spangler, PBR Streetgang, Pato Y Pato, new record reviews, gear and more.
Spotify May Be Preparing to Raise Subscription Rates
Record labels have long wanted it, and Spotify is said to be planning a new test of higher monthly subscription rates in Scandinavia.
Aragon Ballroom sold naming rights to a bank
The Aragon Ballroom will now be known as "Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom" because they paid someone money for you to call it that.
Beatport Will Start Deleting Unsold Tracks
Even Beatport has its limits, and tracks that have never sold a single copy are it. Starting later this year Beatport will begin deleting them.
Why Julian “Jumpin'” Perez Got Cancelled
Organizers of Chicago's My House Music Festival pulled the Chicago DJ legend Julian Jumpin' Perez in response a joke about Mexicans and ICE.
Behringer is Shipping Its 808 Clone, the RD-8
Behringer's clone of the iconic TR-808 is among the most anticipated new drum machines of the year. They're now shipping to retailers.
Samsung Joins Apple, Google in Dumping the Headphone Jack
I hope you like wireless ear buds, pal, cuz you're gonna need them.
Sasha Launches Quirky Vinyl Series for Last Night On Earth
Sasha's LNOE Vinyl Archive V/A series will feature pivotal cuts, surefire hits and fresh upcoming tracks on wax from Last Night On Earth.
Mixcloud Limits “Free” Listening, Will Start to Charge Listeners Money
Mixcloud introduces more changes - this time for the worst.
This Senator Wants to Ban Autoplay Videos
It's part of the SMART Act targeting addictive online behavior. We're okay with that anyway.
Music + Soul + Spirit with Robert Hood: Inside the New 5 Mag
Music, soul and spirit with Robert Hood, new mixes from Rasmus Faber + Natasha Kitty Katt, DJ 3000 + Motech and making techno with Sega Genesis cartridges inside 5 Mag Issue 174, out now.
PledgeMusic’s Founder is Raising Money Through, Uh, Kickstarter
After PledgeMusic's implosion, Benji Rogers is raising money for a new venture based on "positive" news. He's using Kickstarter to fund it.
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Dedication: To Juan Atkins
There was never a moment before today that Juan Atkins was not a vital part of the American electronic music scene.
