17 Aug Playlist of the Week: Klaudia Gawlas
German DJ/producer Klaudia Gawlas showcases her tough-as-nails techno sound for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
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Cameron Holbrook
Cameron Holbrook: LA-based Cameron Holbrook is the assistant editor of Beatportal, where he has worked since 2019. He's a graduate of Emerson College and has previously written for Mixmag and XLR8R.
15 Aug Cover Story: Black Rave Culture
In association with Black Artist Database, Beatport gets to know Black Rave Culture — the Washington D.C. trio championing the dynamic and vital spirit of Black dance music....
12 Aug Mark Knight & Armand Van Helden Unite on “The Music Began To Play”
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12 Aug Hot Since 82 Drops a Sizzling Rework of Bell Biv DeVoe’s “Poison”
Hot Since 82 returns to his Knee Deep In Sound label with a slick tech house rework of Bell Biv DeVoe's '90s R&B classic, "Poison."...
12 Aug Listen to Yousef & Afronaut Zu’s Emotive Dance Floor Tune, “Learn To Fly”
Circus Recordings boss Yousef teams up with vocalist Afronaut Zu to release a soaring and cinematic dance floor single, "Learn To Fly."...
10 Aug Where are the Women in Trance?
Beatport chats with Nifra, Courtesy, and Jan Johnston about the history of the male-dominated trance music scene and bringing greater female representation to the genre....
10 Aug Playlist of the Week: Victor Ruiz
Brazil's techno hitmaker Victor Ruiz hits us with a selection of his most treasured tracks for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
09 Aug Beatport ReConnect Summit Adds Eris Drew, Octo Octa, deadmau5,
Kerri Chandler & more to its Speaker Lineup
Beatport brings a stellar lineup of special guests and speakers to its first-ever ReConnect Summit — taking place in NYC on Sept. 21st & 22nd....
08 Aug Artist of the Month: Honey Dijon
Dance music sensation Honey Dijon sits down with Beatport to discuss her clubland origins, her forthcoming 'Black Girl Magic' album, and more....
05 Aug Mall Grab Drops his Debut Album, ‘What I Breathe’
Underground dance music stalwart Mall Grab delivers his 13-track debut album, 'What I Breathe' — out now via Looking For Trouble....
03 Aug Matador Debuts his Aulart Masterclass with a New Single, “Eternity (feat. Braev)”
Matador presents his first-ever masterclass with Aulart — featuring a detailed track walkthrough of his new track "Eternity (feat. Braev)."...
03 Aug Playlist of the Week: A.M.C
The prolific drum & bass act A.M.C hits us with some of his best high-powered dance floor weapons for Beatport's Playlist of the Week. ...
02 Aug Beatport Insider July 2022: Top-Selling Techno Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
01 Aug Beatport ReConnect Summit Announces its Speaker Lineup
The first-ever Beatport ReConnect Summit has announced its first wave of speakers, including Richie Hawtin, A-Trak, UNIIQU3, and more....
01 Aug Label of the Month: The Escape Velocity
Beatport chats with techno icon Jeff Mills to learn more about the cosmic ethos and sound behind his new label, The Escape Velocity....
01 Aug A Letter From The Editor: NIKS [Black Artist Database]
Black Artist Database is taking over as beatportal's guest editor this August. B.A.D co-founder NIKS outlines what's to come....
29 Jul Matt Sassari Launches his SASS Label with a
Green Velvet Collaboration, “Dance Or Die”
French dance music maven Matt Sassari links with Green Velvet to kick off his freshly minted SASS imprint with the track "Dance Or Die."...
29 Jul RÜFÜS DU SOL Announce ‘Surrender Remixes’
with Adriatique, Vintage Culture, Dom Dolla & more
Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL announce a full 14-track 'Surrender Remixes' album with the Adriatique remix of their track "On My Knees."...
28 Jul Beatport Next: Emily Nash is the Rising Young Star
that Clubland Can’t Get Enough Of
At just 21 years old, Beatport Next artist Emily Nash is blazing new trails for the next generation of club enthusiasts in the UK and abroad....
27 Jul Chloé Robinson Drops Debut Single “Steamin” with DJ ADHD
The hotly-tipped UK artist Chloé Robinson teams up with DJ ADHD for her debut single, "Steamin" — out now via Pretty Weird Records....
27 Jul Beatport Playlist of the Week: Hyenah
The enigmatic Afro House star Hyenah treats us to some of their best futuristic and euphoric house burners for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
27 Jul Hype Label of the Month: Piston Recordings
Beatport looks back on 15 years of dance floor excellence with Piston Recordings — Portugal's essential independent dance music imprint....
26 Jul 1991 Broadens his Musical Horizons on Debut Album ‘Odyssey’
Beatport links up with the unstoppable UK drum & bass achiever 1991 to discuss his dynamic debut album, 'Odyssey.'...
25 Jul Introducing: LP Giobbi
Piano house star LP Giobbi chats with Beatport about growing up on The Grateful Dead, fighting for gender equality in music, partying with Daft Punk and more....
22 Jul Dubfire’s Debut Album ‘EVOLV’ Arrives this October
Electronic music icon Dubfire has announced that he will release his debut album, 'EVOLV,' on October 14th via his SCI+TEC imprint....
22 Jul Jonas Blue Remixes David Morales’ Club Anthem “Needin’ U”
With full approval from David Morales himself, Jonas Blue brings his joyful remix of the club anthem "Needin' U" into 2022....
21 Jul Beatport Next: 8Kays is Fighting the Good Fight, One Dance Floor at a Time
Beatport Next artist 8Kays is bringing the beauty and glory of Ukraine's dance music scene to the rest of the world....
20 Jul Playlist of the Week: Catz ‘n Dogz
Poland's prolific house music duo Catz 'n Dogz take on Beatport's Playlist of the Week with a spectacular selection of tracks....
19 Jul Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: July 2022
Beatport checks out six fantastic artists that are On Our Radar in the month of July: Prom Night, Mark Blair, Nicky Elisabeth, Desiree, Surusinghe, and Lolu Menayed....
18 Jul Cover Story: Objekt
Beatport sits down for a rare interview with musical polymath Objekt to discuss his production methods, post-lockdown clubland, and his latest EP....
15 Jul Amelie Lens Reveals New EP on Lenske, ‘In My Mind’
Belgian techno trailblazer Amelie Lens has dropped a brand new EP titled 'In My Mind' via her Lenske imprint....
15 Jul Beatport Exclusive: Sebastien Leger Remixes Above & Beyond’s “Gratitude”
Sebastien Leger debuts on Anjunabeats with his remix of Above & Beyond and anamē's anthemic tune, "Gratitude (feat. Marty Longstaff)."...
13 Jul Playlist of the Week: Zero
Bass music kingpin Zero puts together an adrenaline-fuelled selection of dance floor belters for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
13 Jul Nala Kicks Off New Mi Domina Label with ‘Get Familiar’ EP
Los Angeles-based artist Nala drops launches her new femme-dominated label, Mi Domina, with 'Get Familiar' EP alongside E.R.N.E.S.T.O....
01 Jul Beatport Insider June 2022:
Top-Selling Tracks, Artists, and Labels of the Year, So Far
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed dance / electro pop tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
01 Jul Watch the Beatport Documentary ‘Off The Record with Nastia’
Beatport launches its new film series, 'Off the Record,' with a powerful documentary on Ukrainian DJ and label owner Nastia....
29 Jun Hype Label of the Month: HE.SHE.THEY.
Beatport Hype celebrates Pride 2022 with one of the queer underground's most essential collectives and imprints, HE.SHE.THEY....
29 Jun Black Girl / White Girl: Only Paranoid London have
Impacted Us on an Artistic Level
The dynamic duo Black Girl / White Girl explains how Paranoid London and their "no-nonsense attitude" has helped drive their musical growth....
29 Jun Playlist of the Week: Wax Wings
UK artist Wax Wings shares some of his best dark electronic inspirations from the underworld via Beatport's Playlist of the Week. ...
28 Jun Get to Know SyRan, the Drum & Bass Brothers Signaling
the Next Generation of RAM Records
Get to know SyRan, the UK-based drum & bass duo who are the newest members of Andy C's RAM Records family....
28 Jun Introducing: Gene On Earth
We get to know Gene On Earth, the Berlin-based California native hitting his stride on the dance floor with a superior sound all his own....
24 Jun Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem Team Up for a New Klockworks EP
German techno don Ben Klock teams up with Berlin's up-and-coming analogue wunderkind Fadi Mohem on 'Klockworks 34.'...
24 Jun Adam Beyer & Layton Giordani Remix Sam Paganini’s “Rave”
Adam Beyer teams up with Layton Giordani to remix one of Drumcode's most iconic techno anthems — "Rave" by Sam Paganini. ...
22 Jun Chris Stussy Brings the ‘Mysteries of the Universe’ to the Dance Floor
We catch up with Dutch DJ and producer Chris Stussy, who'll be releasing his first solo EP on his own Up The Stuss record label since 2020. ...
22 Jun Playlist of the Week: Anna Wall
London DJ/producer Anna Wall celebrates her new Lobster Theremin EP with some dance floor favorites for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
20 Jun Cover Story: Cormac
For June’s Pride Cover Story, we meet Irish DJ & producer Cormac, one of the queer underground’s most important artists....
17 Jun Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: June 2022
Beatport checks out six talented LGBTQ+ acts for our Pride 2022 edition of On Our Radar: Sister Zo, OLAN, Lupe, Baby Weight, Maara, and MPHD....
15 Jun Beatport Announces ReConnect Summit in New York City
Beatport will host its first-ever ReConnect Summit in Brooklyn, New York, in September 2022 — featuring live performances, immersive experiences, and talks from industry thought leaders....
15 Jun A Guide to Deep Reggaetón
What is deep reggaetón? We explore the roots of the genre, which has steadily become one of the underground's freshest sounds....
15 Jun Playlist of the Week: Just Her
UK artist Just Her celebrates Pride 2022 with a stirring and euphoric selection of tunes for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
15 Jun Lady Of The House is Launching a New Record Label
Women's dance music collective Lady Of The House launch a new record label with a production competition for women and non-binary producers....
14 Jun Beatport Exclusive: Baccus Brings the Vibe with ‘Don’t Mind Me’ EP
French house music stalwart Baccus delivers his slamming 'Don't Mind Me' EP via his Groovytude Records imprint....
13 Jun Listen to Risa Taniguchi’s Emphatic Techno Release, ‘This Guy’ EP
Tokyo's rising techno enforcer and Beatport Next artist Risa Taniguchi delivers a commanding 'This Guy' EP — out now via Kneaded Pains....
13 Jun Artist of the Month: Giolì & Assia
With their intoxicating mix of live instrumentation and DJing, Italian duo Gioli & Assia have taken the world by storm. We hear their story....
10 Jun Boris Brejcha Drops his Electrifying ‘Up Down Jumper’ EP
German techno sensation Boris Brejcha returns to his Fckng Serious label after a four-year hiatus with his 'Up Down Jumper' EP....
10 Jun Enrico Sangiuliano Kicks Off his NINETOZERO Label with ‘Silence’ EP
Techno luminary Enrico Sangiuliano launches his new 10-chapter record label, NINETOZERO, with the four-track 'Silence' EP....
09 Jun Beatport and Technopol Launch Bi-Monthly KNAL Stream, Direct From Paris
Beatport is proud to announce a collaboration with Technopol, the largest and most prominent association for electronic music in France. ...
08 Jun CID & Westend Bag a Beatport Number 1 with “Let Me Take You”
NYC-based artists CID and Westend score a Beatport Number 1 with their high-powered tech house tune, "Let Me Take You."...
08 Jun Introducing Beatport Mobile v1.2, Now Free for All Users
Bring your Beatport playlists and libraries anywhere with the new and improved Beatport Mobile App — available on iOS and Android....
08 Jun Playlist of the Week: Spencer Brown
Progressive house kingpin Spencer Brown serves up a distinctive and diverse list of dance floor weapons for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
08 Jun J. Worra Drops “YOU” Remix EP with Club Sweat and 23by23
Check out the winning remixes of J. Worra's "You," which was reworked as part of the 23by23 remix contest with Australian label Club Sweat....
07 Jun Label of the Month: RAM Records
We sat down for a conversation with drum & bass royalty Andy C, whose fabled RAM Records — Beatport's Label of the Month — turns 30 this year....
27 May Hype Label of the Month: The Myth of NYX
We dig into the nocturnal sound of the up-and-coming Dutch imprint, The Myth of NYX — our Beatport Hype Label of the Month....
27 May Luuk van Dijk Picks 10 Essential Cuts From Amsterdam’s Minimal Deep Tech Scene
Amsterdam-based deep tech maestro Luuk van Dijk takes us on a tour of Amsterdam's dance floors with 10 essential cuts....
27 May Le Youth Drops his Emotive Debut Album, ‘Reminders’
LA-based artist Le Youth has dropped his highly-anticipated debut album 'Reminders' on Lane 8's This Never Happened....
26 May Vyvyan Unveiled: Bonar Bradberry (PBR Streetgang)
Shines a Light on his Anonymous Moniker
Beatport speaks with Vyvyan (aka Bonar Bradberry of PBR Streetgang) about why he's chosen to unmask his long-anonymous project....
26 May Beatport Acquires Demo Submission Platform, LabelRadar
Beatport announces the acquisition of LabelRadar — the streamlined music demo submission platform for artists, labels, and publishers....
25 May Introducing: Colyn
Dutch dance music act and Afterlife affiliate Colyn is melodic house & techno’s newest star. Beatport learns how it all began....
25 May Playlist of the Week: Alok
Brazilian dance floor dynamo Alok gives us a taste of his high-powered "future-tech" sound via Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
20 May 8Kays Takes the “Subway To Berlin” on her Powerful New Single
Beatport Next artist 8Kays teams up with Colombian act Hotmode for a powerful new release titled 'Subway To Berlin' — out now via Radikon....
20 May Honey Dijon Drops New Single “Love Is A State Of Mind”
Berlin-based dance music icon Honey Dijon drops a new and euphoric single via Classic Music Company, "Love Is A State Of Mind."...
19 May Local Action Celebrates a Decade on the Dance Floor in 10 Tracks
Local Action label boss Tom Lea walks us through a decade of dance floor magic from his essential UK imprint with 10 of its best tunes....
18 May Cover Story: WhoMadeWho
Successfully bridgeing the gap between dance and live music, we speak to the Danish trio WhoMadeWho about their new album, 'UUUU,' and more....
16 May Beatport Exclusive: Nia Archives and
Watch The Ride “Mash Up The Dance”
Nia Archives and Watch The Ride team up on the intergenerational jungle roller "Mash Up The Dance" — available exclusively on Beatport....
13 May Listen to Moderat’s New Album ‘More D4TA’
After a six-year hiatus, Moderat make a triumphant return with their fourth studio album, 'More D4TA' — out now via Monkeytown Records....
13 May UMEK’s New Beatport Sounds Sample Pack is What
Young Techno Producers Need
Beatport Sounds launches with ‘The Fundamentals of Techno’ — a new sample pack filled with peak-time dance floor inspiration from pioneering DJ/producer, UMEK....
12 May Beatport Launches New Sample Pack Label, Beatport Sounds
Beatport and Loopcloud launch a new sample pack label with exclusive offerings from some of the world's leading producers, Beatport Sounds....
12 May Artist of the Month: Jamie Jones
Despite his humble origins, today Jamie Jones — Beatport's Artist of the Month — is one of the biggest stars in dance music. We learn about his wild, incredible rise to fame....
11 May Playlist of the Week: Nala
Los Angeles-based DJ/producer and Dirtybird favorite Nala serves up some of her spiciest dance floor gems for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
11 May Meet the Winners of Tiësto’s “The Motto” Remix Challenge
With over 1,900 submissions, Tiësto and Beatport's label partners have picked the winners of our Global "The Motto" Remix Challenge....
06 May Yousef Returns on Circus Recordings to Show Off his “Wildside”
Yousef returns to his globally revered Circus Recordings imprint for his first release of 2022, "Wildside."...
04 May Playlist of the Week: Koven
English bass music duo Koven select some of their favorite orchestral drum & bass tunes for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
03 May Label of the Month: Me Me Me
Harold Heath chats with Geoff Kirkwood (aka Man Power) to learn about the sound and ethos behind Me Me Me — Beatport's Label of the Month....
03 May How Amapiano Conquered The World
In partnership with the Black Artist Database, Madzadza Miya charts the history and explosive rise of the South African-born sound, Amapiano....
29 Apr Amapiano Now Has its Own Dedicated Genre on Beatport
Today, Beatport is proud to announce the addition of a new genre to our store: Amapiano — the South African-born genre that's gone from local trend to global phenomenon. ...
29 Apr Beatport Insider April 2022:
Top-Selling Melodic House & Techno Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed melodic house & techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
29 Apr Benny L Details his New Drum & Bass Label, TrES-2b
We catch up with drum & bass stalwart Benny L to learn more about the launch of his new TrES-2b imprint and its debut single, "Alchemy."...
29 Apr Critical Music Drops ’20 Years Of Underground Sonics’ Compilation
Kasra's pivotal Critical Music imprint celebrates two decades of drum & bass excellence with '20 Years Of Underground Sonics.'...
27 Apr Pete Tong and Beatport Partner Up to Launch the Pete Tong DJ Academy
Beatport has teamed up with Pete Tong to announce the launch of the brand new education initiative, the Pete Tong DJ Academy....
27 Apr Get to know Deas, Poland’s Most Prolific Techno Talent
We chat with Krakow-based DJ/producer Deas, whose triumphant debut on Chris Liebing’s CLR has ushered in a new era for the imprint....
27 Apr Playlist of the Week: Shonky
French house and techno don Shonky shares tracks by some of his biggest influences for Beatport’s Playlist of the Week....
26 Apr Introducing: Nikki Nair
We get to know Beatport Next artist Nikki Nair, whose high-octane breakbeat and electro cuts have made him a standout....
25 Apr Beatport and Microsoft Surface Announce Originals² Programme at IMS 2022
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21 Apr Hype Label of the Month: Oddity Records
We learn the story behind Fur Coat's reputable melodic house & techno imprint, Oddity Records — Beatport's Hype Label of the Month....
21 Apr Kerri Chandler Announces First Album in 14 Years, ‘Spaces and Places’
Kerri Chandler has announced the first details of his first album in 14 years, 'Spaces and Places' — set to drop via his Kaos Theory label in October of 2022....
21 Apr Piero Pirupa Delivers a Beatport Number 1 with “We Don’t Need”
We catch up with Italian producer and DJ Piero Pirupa, whose Pink Floyd-sampling “We Don’t Need” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
21 Apr Cover Story: Bou
Beatport traces the history and evolution of Bou, the top-selling artist who is quickly becoming the UK’s brightest star in drum & bass....
20 Apr Fast-Rising Tech House Star Matt Sassari Talks Into The Groove,
his Groovy New Sample Pack
We sit down with tech house hitmaker Matt Sassari to discuss his new Intro The Groove sample pack — available now via Loopmasters....
20 Apr Playlist of the Week: HAAi
Revered Australian DJ/producer HAAi kicks over some of her best dance floor gems for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
19 Apr Axel Boman: “I’m More Motivated Than Ever to Fight For Music”
Beatport chats with Studio Barnhus' Axel Boman to discover the creative process behind his double album drop, 'Luz' and 'Quest For Fire.'...
15 Apr The 7 Best Electro Tracks on Beatport You May Have Missed
Our expert curation team picks some of Beatport's best new Electro tracks, featuring: Terra Form, Nite Fleit, Amadeezy, Arm Record, Ian DPM, Hermeth, Bianca Oblivion, and Luen....
15 Apr Hannes Bieger Heads Up the Next Balance Series Compilation
German producer-engineer-live artist Hannes Bieger takes on Balance Music's long-running 'Balance Presents' mix and compilation series. ...
15 Apr Biscits Debuts on D4 D4NCE with Red-Hot House Single, “The Judge”
UK house music hitmaker Biscits arrives on Defected's D4 D4NCE label for the first time with a new and hefty club single, "The Judge." ...
14 Apr 10 Artists and Labels in Asia to Watch Out For in 2022
Asia has long been a hotbed for house and techno talent. We trace 10 artists from across the continent, including India, Thailand, Japan and Bali, who are making huge waves in 2022....
13 Apr Playlist of the Week: Jimi Jules
Renowned DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jimi Jules shares some of his favourite tracks with Beatport's Playlist of the Week...
13 Apr Six Emerging Acts On Our Radar: April 2022
Beatport's On Our Radar series checks out six emerging acts making waves in the month of April: AK SPORTS, Sputnik One, Henri Bergmann, Crate Classics, Lila Tirando a Violeta, and QRTR....
12 Apr Nicky Romero: 10 Tracks That Define 10 Years of Protocol Recordings
Nicky Romero celebrates 10 years of his Protocol Recordings label with 10 special tracks that defined the imprint's decade....
11 Apr Artist of the Month: Vintage Culture
Beatport talks about family, fame, and never-ending after parties with one of the biggest DJs in the world, Vintage Culture....
08 Apr Beatport Next: Amémé is the Future Face of Afro House
We get to know Beatport Next artist Amémé, the West African-born musician whose Afro house productions have set the world alight....
08 Apr Beatport Exclusive: Carl Cox & Fatboy Slim Drop “Speed Trials On Acid”
Carl Cox and Fatboy Slim have teamed up for a new banger called "Speed Trials on Acid" — available exclusively on Beatport....
06 Apr Meet the Winners of the Beatport & Microsoft Surface
Originals² Remix Competition
We meet the winners of the Beatport & Microsoft Surface Originals² Remix Competition, who will perform in Ibiza during this year's International Music Summit....
04 Apr Label of the Month: CLR
We speak to techno mainstay Chris Liebing about the triumphant return of his CLR imprint — Beatport's Label of the Month. ...
01 Apr Chevry Agency Debuts New Label with V/A Compilation, ‘The Great Meeting’
Chevry Agency introduces its freshly minted Chevry Records imprint with a stunning 13-track compilation, 'The Great Meeting.'...
01 Apr The 7 Best Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass Tracks
On Beatport You May Have Missed
Our expert curation team picks the best new Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass tracks on Beatport w/ Justin Jay, Nikki Nair, Pete Cannon, and more....
31 Mar Beatport Insider March 2022:
Top-Selling Drum & Bass Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed drum & bass tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
31 Mar Making It: Six Innovative Ways to Launch Your Music Career in 2022
From DIY performances to TikTok virality, these six young artists prove that there are more ways than ever to launch your music career in 2022....
30 Mar Aquarian: Objekt is Dance Music’s
“Most Surgically Precise Machine Conductor”
Canadian DJ/producer Aquarian explains how Objekt and his "wizard-like" compositions continue to encourage his musical growth....
30 Mar Playlist of the Week: Nora En Pure
Switzerland's melodic deep house muse Nora En Pure transports us to that golden hour on the dance floor with some of her best set selections for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
29 Mar Hype Label of the Month: Analytic Trail
With releases by Joseph Capriati, Paco Osuna, Ramone Tapia and Davide Squillace, Analytic Trail is techno royalty, and our Hype Label of the Month....
25 Mar Jaden Thompson and Seth Troxler Team Up on ‘Talking Walls’
Beatport Next artist Jaden Thompson links up with Seth Troxler for a techy, house-driven banger on Crosstown Rebels, 'Talking Walls.'...
25 Mar The Librarian’s Latest EP is a “Love Letter to Nightlife”
We catch up with Bass Coast Festival co-founder The Librarian, whose miss u EP channels everything we missed about the dance floor....
25 Mar Playlist of the Week: Fleur Shore
Birmingham DJ/producer Fleur Shore walks us through her favorite '90s and contemporary house bangers for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
24 Mar Tel Aviv’s Eli Nissan Talks Sound of Lost & Found
Israeli club veteran Eli Nissan discusses Tel Aviv’s underground scene, his sound, and how he first got linked up with Guy J’s Lost & Found....
21 Mar Introducing: Nia Archives
In just a few short years, Beatport Next artist Nia Archives has become a pioneer in the jungle scene, pushing the envelope for black women the world over. Becca Inglis hears her story so far....
18 Mar Exclusive: Vintage Culture and Maxi Jazz Collaborate on “Commotion”
Brazilian hit-maker Vintage Culture teams up with Faithless lyricist Maxi Jazz for a Beatport Exclusive that's sure to cause a commotion. ...
18 Mar The 7 Best Jackin House Tracks on Beatport You May Have Missed
Jackin House expert Demuir picks some of the genre's best tracks on Beatport, with: Barney Osborn, DJ Sneak, Jason Hodges, Dave Clarke & more....
17 Mar John Summit Picks Up another Beatport Number 1 with “La Danza”
We catch up with Chicago's John Summit, whose latest track for Defected, "La Danza," has climbed to Beatport's overall top spot....
16 Mar Club Experimentalist LCY Talks New Sample Pack, Bionic Autonomy
Bristolian experimental club artist LCY discusses the futuristic concepts that inspired their new Loopmasters sample pack, Bionic Autonomy....
16 Mar Six Emerging Acts On Our Radar: March 2022
Beatport checks out six emerging artists that are On Our Radar: Kim Anh, Sylvere, Marhu, Giulia Tess, Chloé Caillet, Hassan Abou Alam....
16 Mar Playlist of the Week: Kittin
Legendary French DJ and producer Kittin digs deep into Beatport's back catalogues for her Playlist of the Week. ...
15 Mar Sydney Blu: “I Want to Provide a Safe Community for
Women, Trans and Non-binary Artists Getting into the Industry”
We speak to Sydney Blu about her ongoing campaign to sign more women, trans and non-binary producers to dance music labels....
14 Mar The Global Remix Challenge Returns with Tiësto’s ‘The Motto’
Enter the remix contest for "The Motto" by Tiësto for the chance to win a release on Atlantic Records, a $10,000 prize pack, and more....
14 Mar Cover Story: Cinthie
We sit down with Cinthie, the Berlin-based Renaissance woman whose career in house music is one of a kind. ...
11 Mar The 7 Best Dubstep Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Our expert curation team brings you the best new dubstep tracks on Beatport, featuring: Ohmie, Sharks, Akeos, Jessica Audiffred, and more....
11 Mar Radio Slave and DJ Hell Unite as RADIO HELL on New EP
Radio Slave and DJ Hell combine forces as RADIO HELL for a stomping new two-track release, out now via MISBHV Recordings....
11 Mar John Summit Returns to Defected with “La Danza”
Top-selling John Summit returns to Beatport's number one house music label, Defected, for his latest hit, "La Danza."...
09 Mar Playlist of the Week: J. Worra
L.A.'s J. Worra shares the house and techno tracks that are currently smashing it on her tour for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
07 Mar Artist of the Month: Eli & Fur
Alice Austin meets Eli & Fur, who discuss their debut album, Found in the Wild, the dangers of touring, and taking it slow. ...
03 Mar EE x Beatport Present Parallel Heads to Leeds with
Rudimental, Arielle Free, and more
EE x Beatport Presents Parallel takes over Temple Arches in Leeds with Rudimental, Arielle Free, Manami, and Junior Simb on March 17th, 2022....
03 Mar Fred P Picks the Best Japanese House Music in 10 Tracks
NY-born, Berlin-based house legend Fred P takes us on a tour through the best of the Japanese house music scene....
02 Mar Playlist of the Week: Eliza Rose
With tracks from Paul Johnson, Kerri Chandler, Amy Dabbs, and Josh Caffe, London's Eliza Rose offers a joyful, soulful Playlist of the Week. ...
01 Mar Label of the Month: Lost & Found
Beatport talks to Israel's Guy J about the ten-year-anniversary of his progressive house juggernaut of a label, Lost & Found....
28 Feb Beatport Insider February 2022:
Top-Selling House Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
28 Feb Phibes: “When We Started, No Labels Wanted To Touch Us”
Beatport top-selling drum & bass all-star duo Phibes discuss their new label and their highly anticipated remix album, 'Unite Remixed.'...
25 Feb Break and Total Science Launch New Triii Audio Label — Listen to First EP
Venerated drum & bass producers Break and Total Science have teamed up for a new label, Triii Audio. Listen to the debut release here....
25 Feb The 7 Best Minimal / Deep Tech Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Check out some of the best new minimal / deep tech tracks on Beatport, featuring: Rich NxT, Wyatt Marshall, Jesse Maas, DJOKO, and more....
24 Feb House Legend Robert Owens Discusses New Sample Pack,
The Voice of House Music
Chicago's celebrated house music vocalist Robert Owens digs into his new acapellas sample pack for Loopmasters, The Voice of House Music....
24 Feb Get to know James Harcourt, the Synth Maestro of Parquet Recordings
Meet James Harcourt, the veteran melodic house & techno artist making waves on Parquet Recordings — our Label of the Month for Feb. 2022....
23 Feb Beatport Acquires ampsuite and Launches
a Suite of Professional Products for Suppliers, Artists and Labels.
Beatport announces the acquisition of ampsuite — a fully integrated music royalty accounting, label management, and promotional system for record labels and distributors....
23 Feb DJ Lag: Holding Court with The King of Gqom
We catch up with gqom royalty DJ Lag to discuss his debut album, Meeting With The King, which he’s been working on for more than two years....
23 Feb Playlist of the Week: Cassian
LA-based melodic house prodigy Cassian digs into the best releases from his favourite producers for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
23 Feb Stephan Bodzin Announces ‘Boavista Remixes’ LP with
Anfisa Letyago, Solomun, ANNA and more
Maceo Plex, Dubfire, Patrice Bäumel, Mind Against, Roman Flügel, and Boris Brejcha have also been tapped for remixes. ...
22 Feb RONI’s Nehza Records Drops Enthralling V/A Compilation, ‘Transnaturel’
Parisian-Malaysian DJ and label owner RONI drops a stunning nine-track V/A compilation titled 'Transnaturel' via her Nehza Records imprint....
21 Feb Introducing: Ace Aura
In just a few years, Ace Aura has become one of the US bass scene's most popular and innovative forces. Jordan Mafi learns his story so far. ...
18 Feb Meg Ward: “Musically, I Don’t Think Anyone has
Inspired me Quite Like Moby”
With Role Models, we speak to today's hottest acts to learn about the musicians who inspired them. This time, Meg Ward talks Moby....
18 Feb The 7 Best Dance / Electro Pop Tracks You May Have Missed On Beatport
The Beatport curation team brings you the best new dance / electro pop tracks, featuring Emily Nash, Axis, BYOR, Marc Benjamin, and more....
17 Feb Listen to Vintage Culture’s Huge New Track, “Amanhã”
Brazilian dance music superstar Vintage Culture drops his brand new single, "Amanhã" — out now via Cercle Records....
17 Feb Hype Label of the Month: System Records
Dance System and his label partner Sophie Glynne share the vision and sound behind their boisterous imprint, System Records....
16 Feb Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: February 2022
Beatport's On Our Radar series checks out six fantastic artists that are making waves in the month of February: Monophonik, Junior Simba, Papa Khan, AZO, Mizeyesis, :3ION....
16 Feb 10 Great Plugins For $10:
Celebrate Plugin Boutique’s 10 Year Anniversary
Beatport checks out some of the best deals from the Plugin Boutique 10-year anniversary sale — offering over 35 plugins for only $10 apiece....
16 Feb Playlist of the Week: T. Williams
T. Williams serves up a selection of tracks he collected during his last North American Tour for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
14 Feb Cover Story: Patrice Bäumel
In our cover story interview, the German house and techno artist opens up about his experiences with Ayahuasca, the "nightmare" of becoming a legacy DJ, his new HALO concept, much more. ...
11 Feb Nikki Nair Launches n goes to infinity Label with “step 2”
Beatport Next artist Nikki Nair embarks on a new chapter of musical exploration with his n goes to infinity label's debut single, "step 2."...
11 Feb Carl Craig’s All Black Digital:
28 Tracks for Each Day of Black History Month
Beatport and Carl Craig celebrate Black History Month 2022 with All Black Digital — highlighting 28 tracks from extraordinary Black artists....
11 Feb Fort Romeau’s Album ‘Beings of Light’ is a Statement of Hope
Beatport chats with Fort Romeau to learn about his new and heartening studio album, 'Beings of Light' — out now via Ghostly International....
11 Feb Listen to Bou’s Remix of High Contrast’s Classic, “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”
Drum & bass all-star Bou delivers a sultry remix of High Contrast's "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" — out now via Highly Contrasting....
09 Feb Playlist of the Week: Cassy
The dynamic UK DJ/producer Cassy shows off her love for the "world in-between" house and techno with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
08 Feb Sama’ Abdulhadi Announces Fundraising Event Series, Bring Back Beirut
Sama' Abdulhadi's charitable event series 'Bring Back Beirut' will travel Europe to help raise funds for Lebanon's current economic crisis....
08 Feb The Beatport Mobile App is Now Available on Android
Search for new music from anywhere and organize your playlists on the go with the Beatport Mobile App — now available for all Android devices....
07 Feb Artist of the Month: Roland Clark
We meet Roland Clark, the voice behind many of house music's most iconic hits, who is Beatport's Artist of the Month for January 2022....
02 Feb Playlist of the Week: Ashibah
Danish/Egyptian DJ, producer, and vocalist Ashibah seeks out the melodies that make her tick for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
01 Feb Enter the Originals² Remix Competition and Win a DJ Set in Ibiza
Four winners will take home a massive prize pack and be flown to IMS Ibiza to perform a four-person B2B set alongside Gioli & Assia using the Beatport DJ app optimized for touchscreen on Microsoft Surface....
31 Jan Label of the Month: Parquet Recordings
Beatport talks to Parquet Recordings co-founder Solee about his label’s origins and its 15-year melodic house and techno legacy....
31 Jan Beatport Insider January 2022: Top-Selling Techno Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
31 Jan For House Legend David Morales, ‘Life Is A Song’
Iconic American DJ/producer David Morales hooks up with Beatport to discuss his first album in a decade, 'Life Is A Song.'...
28 Jan DJ Fresh Relaunches his Breakbeat Kaos Label with ‘Dancing In The Dark’
DJ Fresh teams up with Buunshin to mark the return of his celebrated Breakbeat Kaos label with 'Dancing In The Dark.'...
