21 Oct On Our Radar: October 2021
Beatport's On Our Radar series checks out six fantastic artists that are making waves in the month of October: Kate Stein, Muzi, Ayesha, Tomu DJ, Monsieur Frazier, and Ben Hauke....
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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.
20 Oct Playlist of the Week: Sonny Fodera
Solotoko boss Sonny Fodera reveals some of his most successful rave belters from this past year with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
18 Oct Danny Byrd and D Double E Join Forces on “Selecta”
Danny Byrd and D Double E link up for the ultimate crossover collab on the D&B stomper, "Selecta" — out now via Ministry Of Sound....
18 Oct Cover Story: Bradley Zero’s “No Limits” Ethos
Has Carried Him to the Top
Beatportal digs into the story of Bradley Zero to learn how his focus on eclecticism, family, and diversity has made his seminal Rhythm Section label so successful....
15 Oct Beatport Exclusive: Listen to Curbi’s Electrifying “Safe & Sound (Club Mix)”
Curbi delivers an intoxicating club mix of his "Safe & Sound" ahead of his new 'The Pattern' EP — out via Tomorrowland Music on October 22nd....
15 Oct Beatport Insider: Top-Selling Tech House Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed tech house tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
14 Oct Chris Lorenzo Bags a Beatport Number 1 with “California Dreamin'”
We catch up with Chris Lorenzo whose rework of "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & Papas just hit Beatport's overall top spot....
14 Oct Hype Label of the Month: Onyx Recordings
Beatport learns more about the explosive drum & bass label Onyx Recordings, with UK heavyweight Operate serving an exclusive mix....
13 Oct Unsung Pioneers: Colin Dale
Marcus Barnes meets Colin Dale, a legendary radio presenter, DJ, producer, label head, and unsung pioneer of the UK underground scene....
13 Oct Playlist of the Week: Agoria
Agoria takes cues from the book 'High Fidelity' to create the perfect dance music chart for our latest Beatport Playlist of the Week....
11 Oct Artist of the Month: RÜFÜS DU SOL
Beatport learns the process behind the new 'Surrender' album from our Artist of the Month — Australian dance band superstars, RÜFÜS DU SOL....
08 Oct Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
with Playlists from Five Renowned Artists
Beatport celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with new playlists from Hector Romero, Elle Dee, Jessica Audiffred, Harry Romero, and Junior Sanchez....
08 Oct The 7 Best Organic House / Downtempo Tracks On Beatport
You May Have Missed
We select the best new organic house / downtempo tracks on Beatport, featuring: Kris Berle, Sarrelangue, Edu Schwarz, Fluida, Dios S + more....
08 Oct Anja Schneider Finds Herself with new ‘Morning Glow’ EP
Berlin staple Anja Schneider gears up to release a new and unique two-track EP via HE.SHE.THEY., titled ‘Morning Glow.'...
08 Oct Charlotte de Witte Ventures into Psytrance Territory with ‘Asura’ EP
Belgian techno superstar Charlotte de Witte taps into her psychedelic rave and psytrance history with her new 'Asura' EP on KNTXT....
07 Oct DJ Bone Picks 10 Timeless E-Dancer Tracks
Following the release of Drumcode's E-Dancer remix album, 'Re:Generate,' Detroit mainstay DJ Bone pays homage to Kevin Saunderson's timeless project with 10 of his favorite E-Dancer tracks....
06 Oct Playlist of the Week: Dax J
Berlin-based DJ/producer Dax J shares some of his best raw and uncompromising techno weapons via Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
04 Oct Logic1000 is Ready for What Comes Next
We catch up with Beatport Next artist Logic1000, whose pregnancy has inspired her new music and the next phase of her career....
04 Oct Label of the Month: Toy Tonics
Beatport sits down with label boss Mathias Modica to chart the origins, ethos and future of Toy Tonics — our Label of the Month....
01 Oct Marina Trench Drops her Enlightened ‘Free Mind’ EP
French DJ/producer Marina Trench delivers her new ‘Free Mind’ EP, a self-release accompanied by remixes from Cinthie and Anna Wall....
01 Oct Rewatch Beatport’s First In-Person ReConnect Event in Ibiza
We recap the first IRL Beatport ReConnect charity event in Ibiza at Cova Santa with TSHA, Cici, Fedele, and Maceo Plex....
29 Sep Playlist of the Week: Kasra
Drum & bass kingpin Kasra puts together a list of best "upfront" bangers — both classic and new — for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
28 Sep Trutopia Celebrates 30 Years of Nervous Records with an Exclusive Mix
Brothers Ash and Kris of the house duo Trutopia detail their winning relationship with Nervous Records and deliver an hour of classic house....
28 Sep Demuir Brings the Raw Power of Jackin’ House to Beatport
We speak with veteran house DJ/producer Demuir about launching the new Jackin’ House genre page on Beatport and his new EP....
28 Sep Wayward’s Top 10 Closing Tracks
Celebrating the release of their new EP 'Sapphire Eyes', eclectic UK duo Wayward dig into their USB for 10 of their ultimate closing tracks....
27 Sep Introducing: KETTAMA
We get to know KETTAMA, the sensational Irish DJ and producer whose hard-hitting house is taking crowds by storm....
24 Sep How UK Garage Conquered 2021
There’s no doubt that UK garage had a major resurgence in 2021, dominating the charts, clubs and airwaves. We investigate this year's UKG revival....
24 Sep Space 92 and POPOF Team Up on ‘Insomnia’ EP
Space 92 and POPOF bring more sleepless nights to the dance floor with a new three-track 'Insomnia' EP on FORM Music....
22 Sep A Decade Under the Dome of Doom with Wylie Cable
We catch up with Wylie Cable, founder of the distinguished LA beat scene imprint Dome of Doom, to celebrate the label's 10-year-anniversary....
22 Sep Playlist of the Week: BEC
British techno dynamo BEC puts together a heavyweight list of her most treasured tracks via Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
21 Sep Richard H. Kirk (Cabaret Voltaire) Has Died, Aged 65
Techno innovator and member of the influential industrial band Cabaret Voltaire, Richard H. Kirk, has died at age 65....
21 Sep On Our Radar: September 2021
Beatport checks out six fantastic artists that are On Our Radar: Yung Singh, Anna Gram, BluePrint, Dawn Razor, Ell Murphy, Wave Point....
17 Sep Hype Label of the Month: Slightly Sizzled
LA-based tech house act, Kricked, hooks it up with an exclusive mix and gives us the inside scoop on his rising Slightly Sizzled imprint...
17 Sep DJ Minx Takes the ‘Queendom’ with her new HE.SHE.THEY. EP
Detroit dance floor legend DJ Minx drops a three-track EP entitled 'Queendom' via the LGBTQIA+ label, HE.SHE.THEY. Records....
15 Sep Playlist of the Week: Hybrid Minds
British drum & bass duo Hybrid Minds identify some of the best bangers in their arsenal for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
13 Sep Artist of the Month: Boys Noize
Ahead of the release of his new '+/-' LP, we dig into the mind of rave legend and pop star muse, Boys Noize — Beatport's Artist of the Month....
11 Sep Laurent Garnier & Scan X Release Two New Tracks
on Their COD3 QR Label
French techno pioneers Laurent Garnier and Scan X share the news that they are the creative minds behind the anonymous label, Cod3 QR....
10 Sep Y U QT Return to South London Pressings with
“Dancehall Damager” EP
UKG duo Y U QT drops their "Dancehall Damager" EP on New South London Pressings, featuring tracks with Riko Dan and Logan....
08 Sep Playlist of the Week: Dam Swindle
Amsterdam duo Dam Swindle serve up a homage to perfectly executed edits, remixes, or covers via Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
06 Sep Label of the Month: Nervous Records
Speaking to label founder Michael Weiss and imprint linchpin Louie Vega for the inside story, Beatport celebrates 30 years of Nervous Records....
03 Sep Meet the Winner of Beatport’s 2021 Global Producer Challenge
Get to know the grand prize winner of Beatport and Loopcloud's 2021 Global Producer Challenge — Ukrainian techno expert, Ja. Magda!...
03 Sep Âme Drop ‘The Witness’ EP for Innervisions 100th Release,
Calling it a “Landmark We Had Never Imagined”
We catch up with Kristian Rädle and Frank Wiedemann of Âme to learn more about their Innervisions label's 100th release, 'The Witness' EP....
03 Sep Beatport’s Definitive History of Tech House
Beatport traces the evolution of one of the electronic music scene's most popular sounds in Beatport's Definitive History of Tech House....
01 Sep Beatport Launches New “TikTok Transitions” Challenge
Beatport has created a new Tiktok challenge called "Tiktok Transitions," giving contestants the chance to go b2b with famous DJs and win prizes....
01 Sep Playlist of the Week: Solardo
Famed Manchester duo Solardo dig into some of their favourite dance floor belters for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
31 Aug Beatport Insider August 2021: Top-Selling House (Deep, Afro, Organic / Downtempo) Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling house, deep house, Afro house, organic house tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
27 Aug Relive EE x Beatport Presents: Parallel with Yousef, Hot Since 82, DJ Paulette, and more.
Beatport joined forces with EE, the UK’s best network, to host a brand new and wholly futuristic club concept for two amazing nights this Summer in both Manchester and Liverpool....
27 Aug Beatport Launches New Genre: Jackin’ House
Beatport has added a brand new genre category to the store: Jackin House — a home for the energetic, sample-heavy sound born out of Chicago....
27 Aug Beatport Exclusive: Phase & Grey Code Deliver Vicious
“Call In Me” EP on Metalheadz
Drum & Bass linchpins Phase and Grey Code unite on a new devilish two-tracker, "Call In Me" — out now via Metalheadz....
27 Aug Opinion: How Queer and Trans Artists Captured the Ambivalence of Isolation
In this opinion piece, author Sasha Geffen shows how queer and trans artists captured the essence of isolation like little else....
26 Aug DJ Minx is Living her Best Life
We chat with Detroit dance floor legend, DJ Minx, who hands over an exclusive mix and tells us about why she is living her best life in 2021....
26 Aug Beatport Hype Release of the Month: Kevin Yost — “Perspectives EP Five”
We chat with deep house expert Kevin Yost about his new "Perspectives EP Five" record— Beatport’s Hype Release of the Month....
25 Aug UNIIQU3 Drops New Jersey Club Slammer, “Microdosing”
The undisputed Queen of Jersey Club, UNIIQU3, has just released a popping new single, "Microdosing" — out now via Local Action....
25 Aug Playlist of the Week: Anfisa Letyago
Ahead of her debut EP for Kompakt’s Speicher series, Anfisa Letyago selects 10 of her all-time favourite tracks for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
24 Aug Cover Story: Welcome to Toya Delazy’s Afrorave
London-based South African artist Toya Delazy channels her Zulu heritage with contemporary club sounds into a powerful mix of rhythmic gold....
20 Aug Listen to Disclosure’s New “Never Enough” EP
Disclosure return with a huge new EP, "Never Enough". ...
20 Aug Andrea Oliva Launches his new Label, All I Need Label, with “Final String”
Swiss house tastemaker and Ibiza icon Andrea Oliva launches his All I Need music label with a fresh new tune, "Final String."...
20 Aug Demuja Forges a new Musical Path on his Latest Album, “Period of Time”
We speak with Austrian dance music aficionado Demuja about his new music video series and 14-track album, "Period Of Time."...
19 Aug Enrico Sangiuliano & Charlotte de Witte’s “The Age Of Love” Remix
is a Beatport Number 1
Charlotte de Witte and Enrico Sangiuliano‘s magnificent rendition of "The Age Of Love" is the latest Beatport Number 1....
18 Aug Producer Spotlight: Rodriguez Jr.
Melodic house and techno legend Rodriguez Jr. chats about his new sample pack and the differences between the studio and the stage....
18 Aug Playlist of the Week: GusGus
Biggi Veira of the iconic Icelandic dance music group GusGus chronicles his 16-year "love affair" with Beatport via our Playlist of the Week....
18 Aug Beatport Exclusive: Mat.Joe Launch New PRÏMA Label
with the Melodic Uplifter, “Serena”
German house music duo Mat.Joe announces the launch of their brand new PRÏMA label with the new melodic house & techno track, "Serena."...
17 Aug On Our Radar: August 2021
Jaguar selects six rising acts for our August On Our Radar roundup: Mandidextrous, Meg Ward, Karen Nyame KG, Manami, Kiimi, and Taahliah....
16 Aug Label of the Month: Planet E Communications
We celebrate the 30-year-anniversary of Carl Craig's seminal Detroit imprint, Planet E Communications — Beatport's Label of the Month....
13 Aug ARTBAT Launch New Label, UPPERGROUND
Ukrainian techno duo ARTBAT will kick off their new UPPERGROUND imprint with their new single, "Flame" — dropping August 27th....
13 Aug Beatport Exclusive: Justin Cudmore &
Hiroko Yamamura Incite a “Midwest Panic”
Justin Cudmore and Hiroko Yamamura's new four-track EP is an ode to the acid sounds of the Midwest rave scene — out now via HE.SHE.THEY....
12 Aug 10 Lessons Every DJ Should Know
Harold Heath picks 10 lessons every DJ should know from his book Long Relationships: My Incredible Journey From Unknown DJ to Small-time DJ....
11 Aug Playlist of the Week: Roger Sanchez
Dominican-American house music stalwart Roger Sanchez selects some classic dance floor cuts for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
10 Aug Hype Label of the Month: Black Rose Recordings
Ciro Acciarino & Erly Tepshi detail rise and sound of their melodic house & techno imprint, Black Rose Recordings — our Hype Label of the Month....
09 Aug Artist of the Month: Bklava
We chronicle the incredible rise of Bklava, one of the UK’s most exciting young acts and Beatport's Artist of the Month....
09 Aug Anfisa Letyago Joins the Kompakt Family with “Speicher 118”
Kompakt taps the wildly popular Naples-based DJ/producer for the next iteration of their long-running Speicher series....
06 Aug Joseph Ray & Lakou Mizik mix Haitian Vodou and Electronic Music
on “Leave The Bones” LP
Joseph Ray and Steeve Valcourt of Lakou Mizik discuss the process behind the highly-anticipated Anjunadeep album, "Leave The Bones."...
06 Aug TSHA Picks her Ultimate Throwback Rave Tracks
Beatport NEXT artist TSHA selects ten of her ultimate throwback tracks from legendary pioneers in dance music....
05 Aug Jaguar: “Representation is the Route to Reaching Equality”
Renowned BBC presenter and electronic music expert Jaguar takes over as Beatportal's guest editor of the month for August 2021....
05 Aug Playlist of the Week: Sherelle
Joining the worlds of footwork, jungle, and 160, Sherelle shows off some of her favorite tracks with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
04 Aug Paul Johnson has Passed Away after Battle with COVID-19
The Chicago house music legend Paul Johnson has died at the age of 50 after weeks spent battling the COVID-19 virus....
04 Aug Beatport to Livestream SEMCON, Scotland’s First Electronic Music Conference
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03 Aug EE x Beatport Present Parallel, The UK’s First Hybrid, 5G-Powered Club Night
Beatport has teamed up with EE to host Parallel — a futuristic hybrid club concept coming to Liverpool and Manchester this August....
30 Jul Pete Tong & Jaguar to Answer The Big Questions in new
Online Discussion Series from IMS
International Music Summit has unveiled a new discussion series title 'The Big Questions' that aims to unpack current issues facing the dance music industry....
30 Jul Camelphat and Yousef Join Forces on “April / One Summer”
Yousef and Camelphat link up for a new two-tracker on Hot Since 82's Knee Deep In Sound, 'April / One Summer.'...
30 Jul Watch Sets from Mike Servito, Jubilee, Doc Martin and more
with Beatport & Ballantine’s US Livestream Series
Beatport recaps its US livestream series in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami with Ballantine's Scotch whisky and their True Music platform....
30 Jul The 7 Best Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Tracks On Beatport
You May Have Missed
We bring you some of the Beatport's best new techno tracks, featuring: Stefàn Dubs, Twelon, Conforce, Stanislav Tolkachev, Desroi, and more....
29 Jul How to Organise Your Music
How should you organise your music? We hear advice from five crucial selectors: CCL, Tim Reaper, Chrissy, rRoxymore and DJ Seinfeld....
29 Jul Beatport Hype Release of the Month: Lis Sarroca — “Spaze X”
For Beatport's Hype Release of the Month, we chat with rising star Lis Sarroca about her new Maai Records imprint and its debut 'Spaze X' EP....
28 Jul The 25 Best Tracks of 2021 (So Far)
With the help of our contributors from around the world, Beatportal compiles the 25 best tracks of 2021 (so far)....
28 Jul Playlist of the Week: Harry Romero
NYC house music staple Harry Romero takes over Beatport's Playlist of the Week to show us that good music never has an expiration date....
27 Jul Beatport Insider July 2021: Top-Selling Techno Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling techno tracks, artists, and labels that have been dominating the store over the past six months....
23 Jul Christian Smith Celebrates Tronic’s 400th Release
First established in 1994, Christian Smith's pioneering Tronic label marks its 400th release with a slamming electro compilation, "More Than Machine 02."...
23 Jul Hype Label of the Month: LoveJuice
We highlight George Mensah and Sammy Porter's beloved UK label and party series, LoveJuice, as Beatport's Hype Label of the Month....
23 Jul Carl Cox, Vintage Culture, and John Summit Remix SOFI TUKKER’s “Drinkee”
US dance music duo SOFI TUKKER tap Carl Cox, Vintage Culture, and John Summit to remix their hit 2016 track, "Drinkee"...
23 Jul Celebrated MC and Vocalist Fox Says His
New Album is “Really a lot of Survival Music”
Fox chats about the difficulties many MCs face, his relationship with Lenzman how he put his new album together, and more....
22 Jul Pippi Ciez Delivers a Divine Mix for All Day I Dream
Pippi Ciez — one of Lee Burridge's most impressive new signees for All Day I Dream — shares his journey into the realm of organic house....
22 Jul Producer Spotlight: object blue
Experimental electronica star object blue talks about the philosophy and production techniques behind her first sample pack for Loopmasters....
21 Jul Playlist of the Week: Eats Everything
Bristolian dance music star Eats Everything shows off his versatile taste with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
20 Jul Arjun Vagale Discusses the Strength and Unity of India’s Techno Scene
We talk to Arjun Vagale — one of India’s top techno artists — about the growth of the Indian local scene, and his latest EP, 'Time Cop.'...
19 Jul Cover Story: Curses! New Wave Acid Love from Outer Space
We link with Curses to learn more about his career to date as he details some of his favorite tracks from his three-part 'Next Wave Acid Punx' compilation....
16 Jul On Our Radar: July 2021
Beatport highlights six artists that are currently on our radar: AP & Husko, Bell Curve, Black Cadmium, Eden Prince, DJ Polo and Sarah Story....
16 Jul The 7 Best Indie Dance Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Check out the best new Indie Dance on Beatport with Shubostar, Rey&Kjavik, Local Suicide, Justin Cudmore, HIGHLITE, Los Fugazzi, and Argia....
16 Jul Tiësto Drops Melodic House & Techno-Infused
“Elements Of A New Life” via his VER:WEST Alias
Dutch DJ legend Tiësto has dropped a new single under his VER:WEST moniker, "Elements Of A New Life" — out now via AFTR:HRS....
14 Jul Beatport Exclusive: Quadrant & Iris Remix Marcus Intalex & Future Cut’s “Plastic”
Future Cut releases a Quadrant & Iris remix of their track "Plastic" with Marcus Intalex to help benefit The Marcus Intalex Music Foundation....
14 Jul Playlist of the Week: Sara Landry
Texas-based techno phenomenon Sara Landry shows off some of her favorite bone-rattling tracks with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
12 Jul CircoLoco Records Drops its Debut Compilation, “Monday Dreamin'”
CircoLoco Records and Rockstar Games release 'Monday Dreamin' — a 20-track debut compilation featuring dance music visionaries and icons....
12 Jul Artist of the Month: Gorgon City
Beatport chats with powerhouse UK duo Gorgon City about their drum & bass influences, staying true to the underground, and their new LP....
12 Jul Music Connects Us Aims to Destigmatize Mental Health Issues
With New Interactive Report
Music Connects Us shares the stories of hundreds of artists around the world who aim to raise awareness in the fight against mental illness and depression....
09 Jul UNKLE, Hodge and DJ Nature Remix Drum & Bass Pioneer, Krust
Crosstown Rebels release the third and final installment of its remix EP series for Krust's renowned 2020 album, 'The Edge Of Everything.'...
07 Jul Playlist of the Week: Regal
Spanish techno star Regal curates our latest Beatport Playlist of the Week with the tracks that helped shape his career and sound thus far....
07 Jul Listen to Sherelle’s Debut EP, “160 Down The A406”
London artist, producer, DJ, label head, and high-speed rave specialist Sherelle drops eagerly-awaited debut EP, '160 Down The A406.'...
06 Jul Label of the Month: All Day I Dream
Beatport chats with All Day I Dream founder Lee Burridge about his label and party series, which helped give birth to the organic house sound....
06 Jul The Adventures of SUAT and his Roving Rave
We caught up with the roving DJ SUAT to learn more about his mobile setup, impromptu street raves, and the power of Beatport LINK....
02 Jul The 7 Best UK Garage Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We bring you some of best the best new UK Garage tracks on Beatport, featuring: Sammy Virji, Pearson Sound, Murix, Cortese, MC Neat, and more....
02 Jul Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc & Roland Clark Unite on “Free”
Brazillian stars Vintage Culture and Fancy Inc have joined forces with Roland Clark on new single, ‘Free’ — out now via Catch & Release....
01 Jul Beatport’s Definitive History of Drum & Bass
Beatport explores the past, present, and future of the global D&B scene in Beatport’s Definitive History of Drum & Bass....
01 Jul Beatport Exclusive: Mind Against Return to Afterlife with ‘Changes’
Brotherly duo Mind Against continues their string of captivating releases on Afterlife Records with their new EP, 'Changes.'...
30 Jun Beatport Insider June 2021: Top-Selling Tracks, Artists, and Labels
of the Year, So Far
Beatport outlines the top-selling tracks, artists, and labels that have been dominating the store over the first half of 2021....
30 Jun Beatport Next: The Power of Alignment
Having just released his new 'Power' EP via KNTXT, we catch up with Beatport Next artist and the high-octane techno warrior, Alignment....
30 Jun Playlist of the Week: Raxon
Raxon heads up Beatport's Playlist of the Week to celebrate the release of his latest album, 'Sound Of Mind' — out now via Kompakt....
28 Jun Maceo Plex’s Rework of “Insomnia” Goes Number 1 on Beatport
We catch up with Maceo Plex whose 2021 rework of "Insomnia" by Faithless just reached Beatport's overall top spot....
28 Jun How Traktor Changed the World of DJing
We learn more about how Traktor changed the face of DJing forever and the next big step in its evolution — integrating with Beatport LINK....
28 Jun Introducing: Sky Deep, a Creative Force Who’s Charting Her Own Course
Berlin-based artist Sky Deep is one of dance music’s most creative and versatile new forces. Beatport hears her story so far....
25 Jun A Club Called Rhonda is Back, Bitch
We catch up with A Club Called Rhonda founders Gregory Alexander and Loren Granich about 13 years of throwing fabulously inclusive discos....
25 Jun Beatport Launches Mainstage,
a New Genre Inspired by the Festival Experience
Beatport launches one dedicated genre page that will unite Big Room, Electro House, and Future House into one new genre category: Mainstage....
25 Jun Ellen Allien Picks 10 Iconic ’90s-inspired Berlin Techno Tracks
Ellen Allien picks out some of her favorite Berlin tracks to celebrate the release of 'No Photos on the Dance Floor! Berlin Techno 1992–Today.'...
24 Jun Beatport Hype Release of the Month: V/A – “Moraga” (Aterral Records)
We talk to Aterral Records founder Carlo about his latest V/A release and his hot new label, which specializes in deep, groovy house. ...
23 Jun Playlist of the Week: Black Girl / White Girl
Rising Amsterdam duo Black Girl / White Girl celebrate Pride 2021 and their forthcoming EP with their Beatport Playlist of the Week....
23 Jun Kaiju and ALXZNDR Unite for an Exclusive DEEP MEDi Mix
Beatport links up with celebrated dubstep duo Kaiju and one of DEEP MEDi's newest acts, ALXZNDR, for a new mix and to learn their story....
22 Jun Beatport, Ballantine’s and Community Bread Head Up an NYC Pride Livestream
Ballantine’s and their True Music platform team up with Beatport and Community Bread for a special NYC Pride 2021 livestream on June 24th....
21 Jun Cover Story: The Evolution of Palms Trax
Dekmantel and Lobster Theremin associate Palms Trax has been hugely successful since breaking through nearly a decade ago. As Chandler Shortlidge learns, he’s now cooking big plans for what comes next. ...
18 Jun “Juneteenth is a Celebration of Resilience.” Dr. Milo Dodson
Explains One of America’s Most Significant Holidays
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17 Jun Beatport Celebrates Pride With A Club Called Rhonda, Community Bread,
HE.SHE.THEY and Others
Beatport is celebrating Pride throughout the month with exclusive programming that highlights more than a dozen LGBTQIA+ artists....
17 Jun Enter the Global Producer Challenge and Win a Dream Studio Setup Worth $30,000
Loopcloud and Beatport have teamed up to announce the biggest global producer challenge of 2021 with a $100,000 prize pool....
17 Jun The 7 Best Electronica Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best new electronica on Beatport, with tracks by: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, The Humble Bee, DJ Python, Lemma, Lone, and Tyler Friedman....
17 Jun On Our Radar: June 2021
Beatport highlights six artists that are currently on our radar: Gina Breeze, Longstocking, Stones Taro, Charly Schaller, Paige Julia, Jaden Thompson....
17 Jun Producer Spotlight: Joyce Muniz
We chat with Joyce Muniz to discusses her first gigs back and the making of her new Analog Inventions sample pack — out now via Loopmasters....
16 Jun Playlist of the Week: Jennifer Cardini
Jennifer Cardini celebrates Pride month and pays homage to the queer roots of dance music with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
16 Jun Monolink Hones Raw Emotionality on his Latest Album, “Under Darkening Skies”
We speak to German multi-instrumentalist Monolink to learn more about his eagerly awaited sophomore album, 'Under Darkening Skies.'...
15 Jun BEYOND Interactive WAVE Performances Continue for Pride with Worthy
In celebration of PRIDE month, Beatport and Wave's next interactive BEYOND performance will be headed up by Worthy....
14 Jun Artist of the Month: Purple Disco Machine
We chat with the German DJ/producer Purple Disco Machine about his upcoming album, 'Exotica,' Giorgio Moroder, his favorite parties, and more....
11 Jun Claude VonStroke & Justin Jay are Revitalizing
the Dirtybird Sound with their “Oh” EP
We chat with Claude VonStroke and Justin Jay about their new EP, 'Oh' — a leftfield collaboration that kicks off a new series on Dirtybird....
11 Jun Beatport Exclusive: Go “Sunbathing In Space” with Unglued
Drum & bass wunderkind Unglued hands over a new exclusive track ahead of his debut 'Interplanetary Radio' LP on Hospital Records....
11 Jun Listen to Pan-Pot’s Huge New Rave-Inspired EP, ‘Voodoo Signs’
Berlin techno giants Pan-Pot drop their first EP of 2021, Voodoo Signs, coming June 25th via Second State....
10 Jun Beatport Hype: Moment Cinetique
Moment Cinetique label head Dave Platts delivers an exclusive mix and details the musical ethos behind his captivating imprint....
09 Jun Meet the Winners of Beatport and Pioneer DJ’s The Big Break Competition
Beatport and Pioneer DJ wrap up its four-month-long DJ competition, The Big Break, with a final congratulations to all our winners....
09 Jun Playlist of the Week: ABSOLUTE.
UK rave maestro ABSOLUTE. puts together his perfect plan for an escape to the dance floor with our latest Beatport Playlist of the Week....
08 Jun Beatport Unveils Powerful New Mobile App
for DJs and Refreshed Brand Design
Beatport refreshes its brand design with a logo update and a new iOS mobile app for Beatport LINK subscribers....
07 Jun Label of the Month: DEEP MEDi
As DEEP MEDi MUSIK celebrates its 15th anniversary, Sean Beeby chats with founder Mala to chart the origins and evolution of the label so far. ...
04 Jun LA’s Dusk Recordings Drops its Debut V/A Compilation
Masha, Jeniluv & Heidi Lawden launch Dusk Recordings with a 14-track V/A compilation featuring some of California's best underground players....
04 Jun The 7 Best Melodic House & Techno Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best new melodic house & techno on Beatport with Max Sorokin, Onur Ozman, Rob Hes, Modern Modern Life, Meerkats, Senses Of Mind, and Cora....
03 Jun Watch Amazon Music’s New Documentary, ‘Better Days: The Story of UK Rave’
Check out Amazon Music's documentary 'Better Days: The Story of UK Rave' and watch sets from Tim Reaper, TSHA, Dance System, and Afrodeutsche....
03 Jun Piero Pirupa Scores a Beatport Number 1 with his Cover of Rozalla’s
“Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)”
We catch up with Piero Pirupa about Deeper Purpose's remix of his "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)" rework — our latest Beatport Number 1....
03 Jun Tale Of Us’ Matteo Milleri Details his New Solo Project, Anyma
We catch up Matteo Milleri to learn more about his Anyma project and debut 'Sentient EP' — out on June 4th via Afterlife Records....
03 Jun S.A.M and Chris Stussy ‘Get Together’ for a New Collaborative Project
Up The Stuss label founder Chris Stussy has joined forces with Danish DJ-producer S.A.M. for a collaborative debut EP, titled 'Get Together.'...
02 Jun Beatport’s Definitive History of House
Beatportal explores the expansive and glorious history of house music and all its subgenres with our Definitive History of House....
02 Jun Playlist of the Week: Eli & Fur
UK duo Eli & Fur show off the clubbier side of their sound and some of their favorite new bangers with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
31 May Marina Trench Debuts on Heist Recordings with her ‘Over There’ EP
Dam Swindle welcomes France's Marina Trench to their Heist Recordings imprint with her new deep house record, the 'Over There' EP....
28 May Playlist of the Week: Duke Dumont
British dance music phenomenon Duke Dumont shares the tracks that he's ready to play at the clubs for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
28 May Set For Love Launches New Charitable Livestream and Event Series,
Summer Of Love
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life's new Set For Love livestream and event series will help support children in crisis in developing countries....
28 May The 7 Best Deep House Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We bring you the best new deep house on Beatport, featuring: Marcus Raute & Ron Boss, Local Options, Saison, Nutty Nys, Ian Pooley, and more....
28 May Amelie Lens Reunites with AIROD on ‘Raver’s Heart’ EP
Amelie Lens joins forces with AIROD to present a new four-track EP techno excursion, 'Ravers Heart' — out now via Lenske Records....
27 May Beatport Insider May 2021: Top-Selling Melodic House & Techno
Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling melodic house & techno tracks, artists, and labels that have been dominating the store over the past 6 months....
26 May Remembering Soulphiction, One of Germany’s Most Influential House Producers
Beatport pays homage to the incredible career and prolific catalogue of the late Michel Baumann — AKA Soulphiction/Jackmate....
26 May Mad Decent and Anna Lunoe Host Beatport’s LINK101 DJ Workshop
Learn all about Beatport LINK, the Beatport DJ web app, and the art of DJing in the streaming era with Mad Decent and Anna Lunoe....
25 May Introducing: Space 92, Techno’s New Cosmic Champion
We investigate the stratospheric rise and inspiring story behind Space 92 — Beatport's best-selling techno artist of 2020....
24 May CircoLoco Launches Record Label with Rockstar Games, CircoLoco Records
CircoLoco and Rockstar Games tap Seth Troxler, Kerri Chandler, Dixon, Rampa, and Sama' Abdulhadi for their freshly minted label's debut EP....
21 May The 7 Best Organic House / Downtempo Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best new organic house / downtempo on Beatport, featuring: Mahandana, El Mundo & Zazou, Greg Niro, Sam Guko, Ramyen, Coss & Kyongpaul....
20 May Lenzman: “The Magic is in The Blue Notes”
We talk with The North Quarter founder Lenzman about his new mini-album, his family inspirations, and the current state of drum & bass....
20 May Producer Spotlight: Terr
Brazilian artist Terr tells us about the recording process and sci-fi influences behind her Cosmic Electro sound pack for Loopmasters....
20 May Playlist of the Week: Pan-Pot
Second State's head duo Pan-Pot contemplates what their return to the club would sound like with a Beatport Playlist of the Week....
19 May Hype Release of the Month: True Peak Limit – Carriages
We talk to True Peak Limit, aka JoeFarr, about his new experimentally minded album Carriages, out now on Max Cooper's Mesh....
19 May You Can’t Stop CC:DISCO! From Dancing
Following the release CC:DISCO!'s 'First Light (Vol. 2)' LP, we catch up with the Australian selector to learn about her tastemaking skills....
18 May Lorenzo BITW Picks 9 Essential Artists From Italy’s new Underground
Italian producer Lorenzo BITW selects nine essential electronic artists who are blowing up Italy's underground scene....
18 May Joshua James: “I’m Never Missing a Party Again”
We catch up with Phantasy Sound mainstay and London queer club hero Joshua James, who provides an exclusive mix of rave-ready music....
17 May Cover Story: Jayda G, Radical Intimacy
Having just released the latest DJ-Kicks, we dive in with Jayda G — one of the scene’s most iconic young figures — to discuss climate change, activism, and her story so far. ...
16 May Artist of the Month: Break
We uncover the humble story behind Break — a veteran of the drum & bass scene and one of Beatport’s best-selling artists....
14 May Meet the Winners of Tiësto’s “The Business Pt. I + Pt. II” Remix Challenge
With over 3,500 submissions, Tiësto and Beatport's label partners have picked the winners of "The Business Pt. I + II" Remix Contest....
14 May Beatport Exclusive: “Work Move Shake” with Big Dope P and DJ Slugo
Moveltraxx leader Big Dope P pairs up with DJ Slugo to present the first track off his forthcoming debut album, "Move Work Shake."...
13 May Animal Talk and SOFI TUKKER Lead Beatport’s LINK101 DJ Workshop
Learn all about Beatport LINK, the Beatport DJ web app, and the art of DJing in the streaming era with Animal Talk label heads, SOFI TUKKER....
13 May On Our Radar: May 2021
Beatport's May 2021 edition of On Our Radar highlights Halal Sol, Nia Archives, Elkka, Cameo Blush, Laughing Ears, and Salute....
13 May Playlist of the Week: Miane
The rapidly rising Ibiza-based artist Miane shows off her best dance floor weapons and eclectic taste for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
12 May Beatport Hype: Transmit Recordings
We chat with DJ Boris, a veteran of New York City’s club scene, about the sound, strength, and longevity of his Transmit Recordings imprint....
11 May Huey Mnemonic Explores the Black Legacy of Techno
with 10 Essential Detroit Cuts
Huey Mnemonic explores the Black roots of Detroit techno with 10 essential cuts ahead of Tresor Records' 30-year-anniversary compilation....
10 May Skrillex and Four Tet Unite with Starrah on “Butterflies”
Skrillex joins forces with Four Tet and Starrah for his first new official release since 2019, "Butterflies" — out now via Atlantic Records....
10 May Beatport and Ballantine’s Team Up for New US Livestream Series
Ballantine’s and their True Music platform team up with Beatport for its US debut in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami....
07 May Sasha Details His New Mix Compilation, LUZoSCURA
We talk to one of the scene's most legendary figures, Sasha, about his all-new mix compilation, LUZoSCURA, as well as his 2021 gig plans....
07 May Matrixxman and Pan-Pot Remix Wigbert’s ‘Distorted Matter’
for Second State
Second State drops an official remix package of Wigbert's debut LP 'Distorted Matter' with tracks from Pan-Pot, Matrixxman, Mørbeck, and more....
07 May The 7 Best 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We highlight some of the best new deep dubstep tracks on Beatport, featuring: Trends, Boylan, Iron Gate Sound, Hebbe, Tigs, Monty, and more....
07 May Enter the May Edition of Beatport and Pioneer DJ’s The Big Break Competition
Beatport and Pioneer DJ launch the 4th round of its DJ competition, The Big Break. Submit your 20-minute LINK set for a chance to win big!...
06 May Playlist of the Week: Mark Knight
Toolroom Records boss Mark Knight offers up some 'House Therapy' for his Beatport Playlist of the Week....
06 May Beatport LINK is Now Available on TRAKTOR PRO 3
The TRAKTOR and LINK integration brings Beatport's entire streaming catalog into Native Instruments' flagship DJ software for the first time....
05 May See the Top 50 Tracks Played During Beatport’s Livestreams
The live track ID app seeqnc provides us with the most played-out tracks during Beatport livestreams over the past year....
03 May US Electronic Artist Pierce Fulton Passes Away at Age 28
Prolific American dance music producer Pierce Fulton has passed away following "a tragic struggle with his mental health."...
03 May Label of the Month: Phantasy Sound
We speak to Erol Alkan to learn about the history, development, and fearless genre exploration behind his celebrated Phantasy Sound imprint....
30 Apr Beatport Exclusive: Break Drops Two Fresh Cuts on Symmetry Recordings
Beatport grabs the exclusive of drum & bass kingpin Break's latest two-tracker for Symmetry Recordings, 'Never Say Never / Zodiac.'...
30 Apr Burial Drops New EP with Blackdown, ‘The Shock Power of Love’
Burial and Blackdown team up to release a joint EP — 'The Shock Power of Love' — out now via Keysound Recordings....
29 Apr Beatport Hype Adds 3 New Genres: Organic House / Downtempo,
Electronica, Indie Dance
Dig for up-and-coming labels and artists with the new Beatport HYPE sections for organic house / downtempo, electronica, and indie dance....
29 Apr Beatport and Wave Partner For New Live Interactive Series, BEYOND
Beatport and Wave team up to bring live interactive electronic music performances to the world with its Summer 2021 BEYOND series....
28 Apr Beatport Insider April 2021: Top-Selling Drum & Bass Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling drum & bass tracks, artists, and labels that have been dominating the store over the past six months....
27 Apr Of Paradise Highlights 10 Essential Tunes for its Five-Year-Anniversary
Of Paradise founders Lauren Chalmers and Paul Patterson pick out 10 essential tracks for the label's five-year anniversary celebrations....
26 Apr Introducing: Kyrist, a Rising Star of Drum & Bass
We learn the story behind Kyrist, a life-long music selector whose been driving change at the forefront of drum & bass’ male-dominated scene....
23 Apr Richy Ahmed & Jamie Jones Drop their First-Ever Joint EP
Richy Ahmed launches his Four Thirty Two label back into action with a collaboration between the label head honcho and Jamie Jones....
23 Apr NEZ Blends Hip Hop and House Like Never Before on ‘Midnight Music’
Chicago producer NEZ recruits Felix Da Housecat, Flo Milli, and 8AE on his new genre-defying hip-hop and house EP, 'Midnight Music.'...
23 Apr DJ Holographic is the Epitome of Detroit Love
We catch up with rising Detroit star DJ Holographic to learn more about her 'Detroit Love Vol. 5' mix compilation on Planet E Communications....
23 Apr The 7 Best Nu Disco / Disco Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We select some of the best new Nu Disco / Disco on Beatport, featuring: KS French, Michael Gray, HP Vince, Moon Boots, Sound Support, Yam Who?, Andy Bach....
22 Apr Beatport Hype: Arms & Legs
Beatport celebrates 10-years of Daniel Steinberg, Nils Ohrmann, and Kristen Velvet's Arms & Legs imprint with an exclusive interview and mix....
22 Apr Soul Clap ask WTF Are We Doing to the World?
on Their Hopeful New Album
We catch up with Soul Clap, whose new album, 'WTF (World Transformation Force) carries with it an important message for Earth Day....
22 Apr Playlist of the Week: Andhim
Cologne-based duo Andhim head up Beatport's Playlist of the Week with a list of tracks that have kept them moving outside of the club....
21 Apr Rewatch Desperados and Beatport’s Rave to Save Livestream Series
Look back on the German club edition of Desperados and Beatport's Rave to Save event series with sets from Pan-Pot, David Hasert, Nakadia, and more....
21 Apr Beatport Next: IMANU is a Production Prodigy, and the Future is Bright
We catch up with Beatport Next artist and drum & bass wunderkind, IMANU, to learn more about his changes in sound, his greatest accomplishments, and more....
20 Apr On Our Radar: April 2021
For Beatport highlights Voin Oruwu, REES, DJ Mell G, Miane, Brandon Lucas, and Ray Kandinski for the April 2021 edition of On Our Radar....
16 Apr O’Flynn Launches his new Panthus Label with the Single “Talia”
O'Flynn returns with the new single "Talia," due out 16th April 2021 via Panthus, a brand new sister label to his Hundred Flowers imprint....
15 Apr Exploring Wave, Beatport’s Newest Genre
Jordan Mafi speaks to wave heavyweights like Plastican, Deadcrow, and Thomas Greco to get the lowdown on Beatport's newest genre. ...
12 Apr Beatport Exclusive: Dana Ruh and Valentino Kanzyani Remix
Charlie’s “Spacer Woman”
Dana Ruh and Valentino Kanzyani put their spin on Maurizio Cavalieri's (AKA Charlie) Italo disco classic, "Spacer Woman."...
09 Apr We Talk with Iraqi Refugee Producer Motez,
Who Drops a Beatport Exclusive
Iraqi electronic music specialist Motez shares his new "Give Me Space" (Club Mix) and shares more about what his new sound holds in store....
09 Apr Monki Debuts on Hot Creations with ‘Yurican Soul’ EP
Lucy Monkman (AKA Monki) has revealed her debut release on Jamie Jones' Hot Creations imprint with the 'Yurican Soul' EP....
08 Apr Beatport Exclusive: LCY Merges Mythology and Breaks with “Teeth”
The SZNS7N label boss LCY shares the single "Teeth" — taken off the forthcoming six-track EP Pulling Teeth — as a Beatport Exclusive....
07 Apr Playlist of the Week: Riton
Newcastle's beloved rave hero Riton serves up his "For The Good Times" chart as Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
06 Apr Label of the Month: SCI+TEC
For our Label of the Month, Marcus Barnes hears the history of seminal techno label SCI+TEC, straight from label founder Dubfire....
02 Apr With DJ Sets, Beatport’s Web App Unlocks Unlimited Inspiration
Relive and play real DJ Sets from some of the biggest electronic music artists in the world with the Beatport DJ web app's newest feature....
02 Apr The 7 Best Melodic House & Techno Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Hear some of the best new melodic house & techno on Beatport, featuring: Rafael da Cruz, Komenda, Nicky Elisabeth, Rancido, Mila Journee, Felyx, PALMFooD....
01 Apr The Desperados Rave to Save App is Supporting Europe’s Clubs
One Dance Move at a Time
We learn the story behind the Desperados Rave to Save initiative — a virtual party and app that raises money for clubs through music and dancing....
31 Mar Beatport Insider March 2021: Top-Selling Tech House Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling tech house tracks, artists, and labels that have been dominating the store over the past six months....
30 Mar Enter the April Edition of Beatport and Pioneer DJ’s The Big Break Competition
Beatport and Pioneer DJ launch the 3rd round of its DJ competition, The Big Break. Submit your 20-minute LINK set for a chance to win big!...
30 Mar Elevven and Monstercat Silk Head-Up Beatport’s LINK101 DJ Workshop
Beatport joins forces with Monstercat Silk and LA duo Elevven for a DJ webinar that will teach you the basics of Beatport LINK & Beatport DJ....
29 Mar Grafix Honors 25 Years of Hospital Records with an Exclusive Mix
Grafix celebrates and reflects on the 25th anniversary of seminal drum & bass imprint, Hospital Records, with an exclusive mix and interview....
26 Mar Purple Disco Machine Selects the Tracks
that Shaped his Love of Club Culture
Ahead of his Desperados Rave to Save fundraiser performance, Purple Disco Machine shares the tracks that shaped his love of club culture....
26 Mar The 7 Best Minimal / Deep Tech Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Check out some of the best new minimal / deep tech on Beatport, featuring: Prunk, Elias R, Guti, James Dexter, Wyatt Marshall, Demarzo, & more....
26 Mar Marco Faraone’s ‘No Filter’ gets Remixed by Chris Liebing and Mathew Jonson
Chris Liebing and Mathew Jonson remix Marco Faraone on ‘No Filter Remixes (Part I)’ — out now via Radio Slave's Rekids imprint....
25 Mar ADE Confirms In-Person Conference and Festival for 2021
Amsterdam Dance Event gears up to celebrate "the reopening of our scene" with an in-person festival and confrence in October, 2021....
24 Mar Beatport’s Definitive History of Techno
As part of Beatportal's new series on the history of electronic dance music, we explore the rich history of techno from the 1970s to today....
23 Mar Beatport and Digital DJ Tips Join Forces to Teach You to DJ
Master the art of DJing by signing up for Digital DJ Tips' new 'DJing Made Easy' course and get two months of Beatport LINK for free....
23 Mar Majestic Scores a Beatport Number 1 with his Remix of Euro-Disco Classic, “Rasputin”
UK producer Majestic lands his very first Beatport Number 1 with his fresh house remix of the Tik-Tok sensation that is Boney M's "Rasputin."...
22 Mar Beatport Exclusive: Hear Quenum’s ‘Little Secret’ on Rebellion
Swiss-based talent Quenum has made his 2021 return to Crosstown Rebels' sister label, Rebellion, with his cunning 'Little Secret' EP....
