Beatportal Weekly 15th August 2025
Welcome to this week’s Beatportal Weekly! From a global remix competition and unforgettable festival highlights to peak-time club essentials, explosive collaborations, and milestone label celebrations, here are the hottest stories shaping the dance music scene right now. Let’s dive in.
1. Zerothree Opens Remix Competition for Nihil Young’s Club Favourite “Shutterblade”
Zerothree invites producers worldwide to rework Nihil Young’s deep, atmospheric hit “Shutterblade.” With prizes including Toolroom Academy vouchers, a full mixdown and mastering session by Nihil Young, and the chance for an official release, this is a golden opportunity for up-and-coming talent.
2. The Best Tracks of HARD Summer 2025 (DJ Selects)
Relive the energy of HARD Summer 2025 with a handpicked selection of ten festival anthems chosen by top DJs including Marlon Hoffstadt, Cromby, Malugi, and Adam Ten. From thumping house to euphoric sing-along moments, these are the tracks that defined the weekend.
3. Dancefloor Essentials: MARTA’s Picks for Peak-Time and Beyond
Toronto’s rising star MARTA shares her must-play club tracks, spanning driving floor-fillers to late-night groovers. Expect a perfect mix for igniting the peak of the night or closing with style.
4. DJs From Mars Team Up with David Guetta for Explosive New Single “Things I Haven’t Told You”
DJs From Mars and David Guetta join forces to breathe new life into Audio Bullys’ “We Don’t Care,” transforming it into a UK-garage-infused club weapon. Already road-tested at festivals, this high-energy cut is primed for dancefloors everywhere.
5. Dirtybird Celebrates 20 Years with Mat.Joe’s Remix of Kill Frenzy’s “All Night Long”
Marking two decades of Dirtybird, Mat.Joe delivers a modern rework of Kill Frenzy’s “All Night Long.” The remix blends label nostalgia with a fresh, club-ready punch, perfectly capturing the Dirtybird spirit.
