Beatport is Launching a New Open Format DJ Site
Beatsource is a collaboration with DJcity and will launch in the summer.
Police Weighing Murder Charges in Death of Minneapolis DJ Adam Thorpe
One man is in custody in a double homicide investigation of Minneapolis DJ Adam Thorpe and Jason J. McDonough, whose remains were found on a property in Eckles Township near Bemidji, Minnesota.
#ListenUp Kastle Prepares New Compilation GET RIGHT INSIDE
Handpicked and mixed by Kastle with a load of brand new and exclusive garage-y and bass bangers, GET RIGHT INSIDE is out February 22 on Four40 Records.
Funk & Disco Icon Harvey Scales Has Died
Scales' 60 year career spanned doo-wop to disco, including co-writing DISCO LADY for Johnnie Taylor - the first platinum single ever.
Interesting New Features in Ableton Live 10.1 Beta
Drop your own samples into the built-in Wavetable synth and more in the new free update to Ableton 10, now in beta testing.
Broadcasters Vow to Crush Pirate Radio
Fines up to $2 million and more await pirate radio broadcasters caught under a new bill aiming for unanimous approval in Congress.
Roland Files for Trademark Protection of 303 and 808 Designs
Trademark filings in Germany suggest Roland is firing a warning shot to Behringer and other clonemakers of their classic Roland hardware.
Minneapolis Scene Remembers Adam Thorpe
Services will be held on Saturday for Adam Thorpe, the Minneapolis-based DJ and promoter and fixture of the Midwest rave scene in the 1990s who was killed on February 5 2019 at the age of 39.
Techno, UFOs & Legends of the Chicago Underground
Inside the new issue of 5 Mag with Ellen Allien, Nachtbraker and Kelly G.
New Variation of Ketamine To Be Approved for Treatment of Suicidal Patients
Better known as "club drug" Special K, ketamine has shown remarkable potential in treating depressed or suicidal patients.
SoundCloud Thinks Streaming Is the Future of DJing
The internet wants to be in everything, including your DJ set. SoundCloud is preparing to repackage itself as a streaming service for pro DJs.
DJ Heather & Colette Headline Valentines Underground Party in Chicago
The Chicago underground party that gives back to a good cause returns on Saturday February 16th with heavy hitters Colette and DJ Heather.
PledgeMusic Is Falling Apart
PledgeMusic has just admitted they're at least 90 days behind in paying out artists. This looks a lot like a sinking ship.
Beatport Deletes FLOD’s Stolen Tracks
Life gets even with you in the end. Stolen tracks from serial plagiarist FLOD aka Flavio Lodetti have been removed from Beatport, as has his artist page.
Scraping Heaven: Mood II Swing and DJ Heather at Smartbar
Mood II Swing is one of those names - like Masters at Work or Todd Terry - that is shorthand for a whole era of quality house music.
Back in The High Life – Inside the New 5 Mag
Detroit Swindle on the cover, Faze Action and Lonely C of Soul Clap and a whole lot more on the inside of 5 Mag Issue 168, out now.
New Frankie Knuckles Album Is On Its Way
The definitive Director's Cut collection of collaborations between Eric Kupper and Frankie Knuckles kicks off with a 12" release of Baby Wants To Ride with a Jimmy Edgar remix.
Highland Park Police Release Moodymann Arrest Footage
In response to media pressure and public outrage, Highland Park Michigan police held an ad hoc press conference Thursday afternoon which showed the full arrest footage of Detroit legendary producer and DJ Moodymann.
Police: Moodymann Was Arrested During “Scrapping” Investigation
Highland Park Police released a statement in regard to the arrest of electronic music DJ and producer Moodymann on Saturday night.
ADE Announces 2019 Dates
The dates are in for Amsterdam Dance Event, what we can safely say is the most preeminent event for the electronic music industry.
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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.
