02 Apr Giorgia Angiuli Wants You To Help Make A Track For COVID-19 Relief
Italian instrumentalist Giorgia Angiuli launches a UNITED and public audio collaboration to raise money for WHO's COVID-19 Response Fund....
01 Apr A Musical Guide To The Athens Underground in 10 Tracks
Greek imprint Trial & Error's head honcho Marios ‘bonebrokk’ Naris show us 10 of his favorite club tracks by Athenian artists....
26 Mar Win Synths, Software, And TONS Of Other DJ Gear During Our 24-Hour Livestream
Win gear from Pioneer, Native Instruments, Allen & Heath, AiAiAi, Cubase, Shure, Subpac, Roli, and more during our 24-hour ReConnect stream....
26 Mar NYC’s Dave + Sam Offer a Soulful And Empowering Mix For These Chaotic Times
NYC duo Dave + Sam ready their debut album on Classic Music Company with a scintillating mix of old gems and unheard treasures....
25 Mar The Orb Pick 10 Tracks That Inspired Their New Album
Alex Paterson of The Orb compiles an eclectic list of tracks that influenced his group's new record, 'Abolition Of The Royal Familia'....
25 Mar Bicep Return to Ninja Tune With Euphoric New Single, “Atlas”
Bicep return to Ninja Tune for their first piece of original music since 2018's Rain EP with the euphoric new single, "Atlas"....
24 Mar Beatport’s 24-Hour Live Stream Extended to 33 Hours: See Extra Set Times
On March 27, Beatport Live will host a 24-hour stream featuring 24 top-selling artists from various locations around the globe....
23 Mar Introducing: Hyperaktivist, the Venezuelan Selector Using ’90s Principles to Reunite the Dance Floor
Hyperaktivist's dancefloor rituals are the stuff of legend in the Berlin underground, but her reach extends much further. John Thorpe discovers how this Venezuelan up-and-comer has been slowly changing the scene for the better. ...
20 Mar (Re)Discover The UK Funky Sound In Six Tracks
To mark the launch of Beatport’s new UK funky sub-genre, we take a look at six essential tracks that define this crucial underground sound. ...
18 Mar 300 Quarantined On-Site At Tribal Gathering Festival In Panama
After declaring a national emergency due to Coronavirus, Panama has ordered vistors of Tribal Gathering festival to stay on-site....
17 Mar The 5 Best Sets From CRSSD Spring 2020
We take a look back at our five favorite sets from the Spring 2020 edition of San Diego's beloved CRSSD Festival....
13 Mar Forgotten Artifacts: Purple Disco Machine’s Expansive Roland JX-3P
Disco house kingpin Purple Disco Machine tells us how the bright and banging sound of his favorite synth, the analogue Roland JX-3P....
10 Mar PAX: 10 Huge Tracks That Drive Their DJ Sets
As they prepare for their 2020 US Tour, house and techno duo PAX settle on the 10 mainstay records that drive their dancefloor experience....
07 Mar Meet The Women Of Beatport: Part One
We celebrate International Women's Day with six female Beatport employees who discuss their jobs and promoting diversity within their fields. ...
06 Mar UMEK Picks The Best in Peak Time, Driving and Hard Techno
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06 Mar Mikey Lion Gets Loud With His Favorite Hip Hop-Inspired House Tracks
Desert Hearts' head-honcho Mikey Lion gets loud with 10 of his favorite tracks that bring a hip-hop attitude to house-oriented dancefloors....
06 Mar On Our Radar: March
We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for March 2020: Gigsta, Tomás Urquieta, Joseph Ashworth, Saint Thomas LeDoux, and Mesmé....
03 Mar Label Of The Month: Classic Music Company
We get the inside story behind one of house music's most accomplished imprints. ...
03 Mar Renowned Italian Club Cocoricò
Will Reopen Next Month
Following its closure in June 2019 after a 30-year-run, the famous club in Rimini, Italy, returns as Le Cocorico Riccione (AKA Cocco)....
28 Feb The Best of Phantasy Sound’s Back Catalogue
We dive into 10 tracks from Phantasy Sound back catalogue, including label founder Erol Alkan, with Daniel Avery, Terr, Red Axes and more. ...
25 Feb Meet Denise Rabe: Berlin’s Beloved Techno Fabulist
Stroboscopic Artefacts artist Denise Rabe provides us with a one-hour mix and discusses her mythological approach to the world of techno....
25 Feb Introducing: DJs Pareja
Following two decades at the top of the Buenos Aires underground scene, DJs Pareja are finally making a name across Europe and the world....
19 Feb MJ Cole Selects His Top 10 Neo-Classical Tunes
MJ Cole explores the subtle electronics and luxurious string arrangements of his 10 favorite pieces of neo-classical music....
14 Feb On Our Radar: February
We take a closer look at five up-and-coming artists who are on our radar for February 2020: Otik, S Ruston, Jad & The, EFFY and OK Williams....
12 Feb Plugged In: Lady Starlight
In our third episode of Plugged In, NYC techno veteran Lady Starlight shows off the raw power and clever functionality of her modular setup....
12 Feb Beatport Hype: [IDEA]
Beatport spotlights Elliot Adamson's explosive [IDEA] imprint as its Hype label of the month for February 2020....
11 Feb Forgotten Artifacts: The Rectangular Excellence of Lauer’s Yamaha TQ5
A lover of cool presets and FM synths that look like answering machines, Lauer shows us his appreciation for the Yamaha TQ5....
09 Feb Label Of The Month:
Stroboscopic Artefacts
We profile Lucy's Stroboscopic Artefacts, which celebrated 10 years in 2019, and has remained one of techno's most daring imprints....
06 Feb Jan Blomqvist: Live Wires
We catch up with German live electronic virtuoso, Jan Blomqvist....
06 Feb Illyus & Barrientos Get Glamorous With Their Top 10 Diva House Tracks
Illyus & Barrientos highlight 10 of their favorite vocal anthems that define the unapologetically feel-good genre of diva house....
31 Jan Forgotten Artifacts: Scuba On His Beloved Moogerfooger MF-104M
Hotflush Recordings label boss Scuba on his favorite piece of vintage gear in his studio — the Moogerfooger-104M analog delay pedal....
29 Jan Introducing: Yu Su
By consistently subverting expectations, China's Yu Su is redefining what electronic music from her home country sounds like. We hear her story so far. ...
28 Jan Meet Lobster Theremin’s Maruwa: Russia’s Newest Rave Ambassador
One of Lobster Theremin's most promising new talents, Saint Petersburg-based DJ and producer, Maruwa serves up a motley mix of potent dancefloor tracks and discusses her process, influences, and plans for the future....
28 Jan The 5 Live Acts Jan Blomqvist is Most Excited About in 2020
Following his band's Audi x Beatport performance in the Austrian Alps, Jan Blomqvist selects the five live electronic acts that he is most excited to see in 2020....
27 Jan Detroit Swindle: Life On Top
With their hit-making imprint and globe-trotting tour schedule, Detroit Swindle are fast becoming house music royalty. We hear their story so far....
24 Jan Will Clarke’s Five Favorite Opening and Closing Tracks
To celebrate the launch of his brand new All We Have Is Now imprint and his forthcoming Open-to-Close tour, Will Clarke shares 10 tracks that he loves to use when both opening and closing one of his legendary sets....
22 Jan Top 5 Biggest Announcements From NAMM 2020
We highlight our five favorite pieces of cutting-edge music tech and gear from NAMM 2020....
22 Jan The Colour-Coded Perfection of BEC’s Moog Matriarch
Studio Dispatch explores the personal relationship between artists and the gear that informs their sound. This month, techno dynamo BEC pours over the Moog Matriarch's slick looks and intuitive design....
21 Jan Beatport Partners With Duploc, the Dubstep Specialists
Beatport is pleased to announce a new partnership with Duploc.com — one of the world's foremost tastemakers in "real dubstep" and "140 BPM culture."...
17 Jan A Definitive Guide to Norway’s Early Techno Era
We look at tracks that defined Norway’s ‘90s techno scene, and helped pave the way for artists like Röyksopp, Todd Terje, and Lindstrøm....
15 Jan Beatport Hype: Warehouse Music
Beatport highlights Mella Dee's propulsive Warehouse Music imprint as its Hype label of the month for January 2020...
14 Jan Label Of The Month: Lobster Theremin
For our first label of the month, we hear the history behind one of the UK's most influential modern imprints, Lobster Theremin....
10 Jan An Expert’s Guide To Choosing The Best Headphones
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We spoke to four DJs and one tech expert to help you find the best headphones for your money....
20 Dec Celebrating 50 Years of the Amen Break
We pay homage to the Amen Break — an essential 50-year-old drum sample that was instrumental in altering the history of hip-hop and electronic music....
11 Dec Charlotte de Witte: “It’s The Best Job In The World. But For Every Upside, There’s A Downside.”
The Belgian techno superstar discusses her relentless touring schedule, running a music label, and the adverse effects of a large social media presence...
11 Dec Behind The Beat: Staff Picks 2019
With Behind the Beat, we get to know the real people behind Beatport. For our first installment, we meet Beatport’s expert curation team and hear their top tracks of 2019....
05 Dec The First-Ever MEETSSS Was A Resounding Success
shesaid.so sets up a three-day conference on collaboration, diversity, inclusion and growth for female-identifying professionals in the music industry...
05 Dec Beatport Podcast:
Ben Rau
The notoriously friendly Inkal boss gets candid about ghostwriting, mental health, production strategies and so much more....
04 Dec Forgotten Artifacts: TERR’s Gritty and Sweet TR-606
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Phantasy Sound rising star TERR discusses her love for the classic yet underappreciated TR-606's synth and its unusual sounds....
04 Dec Maxim Lany: Three Tips For Working With Ableton Live 10 Suite
In December's edition of Digging DAW, Armada's Maxim Lany shares his top production tips for working in Ableton Live 10 Suite. ...
03 Dec DJ Hazard Picks The 5 Most Important Tracks of His Career
With the release of "Far Fetched," drum & bass veteran DJ Hazard walks us through his discography and highlights five of his most essential productions. ...