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."...
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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.
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....
22 Mar You Can Support Europe’s Nightclubs by Dancing with Desperados
Beatport and Desperados celebrate the launch of Rave to Save — an app that raises money for clubs through music and dancing....
22 Mar Introducing: Anfisa Letyago
We get to know Naples-based artist Anfisa Letyago, a rising techno star that is winning the hearts of dance floor enthusiasts everywhere....
19 Mar Floyd Lavine’s New Afrikan Tales Label is “a Place of Afro-Futurism”
We talk to RISE co-founder and Watergate Berlin resident Floyd Lavine about his new label, Afrikan Tales....
19 Mar Meet the Women of Beatport: Part Two
We speak to five women who work at Beatport, learning about their jobs, and what they think needs to happen to encourage diversity within their respective fields....
19 Mar Michael Klein Returns to Second State with the ‘No Mercy’ EP
Michael Klein returns to Pan-Pot's Second State label with the No Mercy EP, featuring three mammoth techno cuts....
19 Mar The 7 Best Afro House Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We select some of the best new Afro House tracks on Beatport, featuring: Giorgio Bassetti, Harry Romero, Floyd Lavine, Hanna Hais, Kiko Navarro, + more....
18 Mar SOS Music Highlights Five Essential Female-founded Labels
LA collective & label SOS Music pick out five of their favorite female-led imprints: Naive, SZN7N, On Loop, Love on the Rocks, Femme Culture....
18 Mar Playlist of the Week: Aly & Fila
Egyptian duo Aly & Fila pack out a playlist with some of their favorite trance, progressive house, techno, and indie dance tunes of the year....
17 Mar The Next Generation of Dubstep Producers are Diverse, Inclusive, and Pushing Boundaries
Beatport highlights seven emerging producers who are leading the charge for a more inclusive and musically experimental dubstep scene....
16 Mar Remix Tiësto’s ‘The Business Pt. I + II’ and You Could Win Big
Remix "The Business Pt. I + Pt. II" by Tiësto for the chance to win an official release on Atlantic Records, a $7000 prize package, and more....
16 Mar Beatport Hype: Kuukou Records
Berlin's Simina Grigoriu hands over an exclusive mix and gives us the story behind her "floor-thrashing techno" label, Kuukou Records....
16 Mar John Summit Lands on Insomniac Records with “Make Me Feel”
The on-fire Chicago phenom John Summit debuts with Insomniac Records with an irrepressible new tech house single, "Make Me Feel"....
16 Mar Producer Spotlight: Anastasia Kristensen is
Exploring New Worlds in Her Productions
We talk to Anastasia Kristensen about her new approach to production and DJing, and delve into her forthcoming Loopmasters soundpack....
15 Mar Cover Story: Refusing to Follow Trends,
NYC’s Jubilee has Won Success Exactly Where it Counts
We learn the story behind Jubilee, the bass-driven artist who has spent her career exploring local styles and ammasing international acclaim....
12 Mar Playlist of the Week: Sam Divine
Sam Divine shares ten standout tracks that have played a part in her musical journey from the very beginning right through to today....
12 Mar The 7 Best Indie Dance Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Beatport highlights some of its best indie dance tracks, featuring: Kate Ozz, Mala Ika, Argia, Moderna & Borusiade, Chloe (FR), Ivan Masa, and In Flagranti....
10 Mar On Our Radar: March 2021
Beatport highlights six female/non-binary acts that are On Our Radar: ONYVAA, Jennifer Loveless, Lis Sarroca, Speaker Honey, ISAbella, Grove....
10 Mar Beatport Celebrates Women’s History Month with Maya Jane Coles Residency
UK DJ/producer techno phenomenon Maya Jane Coles takes over Beatport's livestream program, The Residency, during Women's History Month...
09 Mar Artist of the Month: Nicole Moudaber is a Resilient Techno Force
We learn the story of how Lebanese artist Nicole Moudaber rose to become a world-renowned techno phenomenon through passion and perseverance....
08 Mar Sign Up for Toolroom and Beatport’s DJ Workshop, Toolroom LINK101
Beatport joins forces with Toolroom Academy to create a DJ webinar that will teach you the basics of Beatport LINK and Beatport DJ....
05 Mar Carl Craig Taps DJ Holographic for Next ‘Detroit Love’ Compilation
Motor City star DJ Holographic gets selected by Carl Craig to head up 'Detroit Love Vol. 5' — dropping on April 16th via K7! and Planet E....
05 Mar Rewatch Seth Troxler’s Beatport Residency Takeover for Black History Month
Seth Troxler explores the African American origins of house and techno during his month-long takeover of Beatport’s Residency program....
05 Mar Monster Lineup Announced for Danny Tenaglia’s 60th Birthday Livestream
Taking place on March 6th and 7th, the lineup includes Carl Cox, KiNK, Nicole Moudaber, Seth Troxler, Dubfire, and many more. ...
05 Mar The 7 Best Deep House Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Hear some of the best new deep house tunes on Beatport, with G. Markus, Bolton, Dam Swindle, Andy Ash, Gene Tellem, Simon Hinter, and Carlo....
04 Mar CamelPhat Remix ARTBAT and Sailor & I’s “Best Of Me”
UK duo CamelPhat drop a giant remix of ARTBAT and Sailor & I's massive hit, "Best Of Me," out March 5th on METAPHYSICAL....
04 Mar Gilles Peterson: “My Kids Discovered Me Through Grand Theft Auto!”
Gilles Peterson discusses Worldwide FM, the Cayo Perico Heist update, and what it’s like to be a part of the Grand Theft Auto world....
03 Mar Beatport Transforms Music Discovery with New DJ Web App
Beatport revolutionizes music discovery with the Beatport DJ web app, allowing LINK subscribers to browse and mix tracks from their browser....
03 Mar Watch Erol Alkan Discuss Phantasy Sound’s 100th Release
We chat with storied UK DJ/producer Erol Alkan, who goes over his Phantasy Sound label's history, discography, and plans for the future....
02 Mar Eluize Shows Us the Power of Cues & Loops with Beatport LINK
Class is in session friends! We dive into the power of using Cues & Loops with Beatport LINK in our latest episode of LINK UP with Eluize....
01 Mar Enter the March Edition of Beatport and Pioneer DJ’s The Big Break Competition
Beatport and Pioneer DJ launch the 2nd round of its DJ competition, The Big Break. Submit your 20-minute LINK set for a chance to win big!...
01 Mar Label of the Month: Hospital Records
We dive into the history of the drum & bass scene's most accomplished music label, Hospital Records, to celebrate its 25-year-anniversary....
26 Feb The 7 Best Bass Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Our expert curation team selects some of the best new Bass music on Beatport, with Kode9, DJ Crisps, Sampladelic, Calibre, Pray J, and more....
26 Feb Carnage Launches his House Alias, GORDO, with the new single “KTM”
Carnage makes his transition to house music with his debut single, "KTM". Listen to the single, out now on Ultra....
26 Feb Beatport and Rockstar Games Announce GTA Remix Challenge
Remix Lea Porcelain's "Pool Song" for the GTA Remix Challenge for your chance to win an official release, a $6000 prize package, and more....
26 Feb Beatport Insider February 2021: Top-Selling House Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling house music tracks, artists, and labels that have been dominating the store over the past six months....
23 Feb Introducing: VNSSA, the Beatport Next Star Who’s on the Rise
We get to know VNSSA — a staple of the US West Coast house music scene and a member of Beatport's new emerging artist program, Beatport Next....
23 Feb LINK UP with Eluize as she Studies the Timeline of the Digital DJ Revolution
In our latest episode of LINK UP with Eluize, the Berlin DJ discusses Beatport LINK and the timeline of the digitial DJ revolution....
19 Feb The 7 Best Electro Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We bring you 7 of the best Electro [Classic/Modern/Detroit] tracks on Beatport, featuring: Metamatics, CYRK, Aux 88, Reedale Rise, and more....
19 Feb Plugin Boutique Marks Nine-Year-Anniversary With Sale, Free Gifts
Plugin Boutique is offering a huge sale on a wide range of VSTs, plugins, and more to celebrate its ninth birthday....
19 Feb ONYVAA drops ‘Lost Angeles’ EP on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT
We catch up with LA-raised techno talent ONYVAA, who just released her 'Lost Angeles' EP via Charlotte de Witte KNTXT imprint....
19 Feb On Our Radar: February 2021
Beatport celebrates Black History Month with six trailblazing acts: Eliza Rose, Jasmine Infiniti, DJ Taye, Jana Rush, Kamanu, and Escaflowne....
18 Feb Beatport Hype: Tamango Records
Tamango Records boss Yaya discusses his fast-growing minimal tech imprint and provides an exclusive mix of Tamango Records gold....
17 Feb How Latin and Afro Sounds Conquered House Music
We speak with some of the Afro/Latin House genre's greatest acts about the continuing influence of Latin music and the rise of its sound....
17 Feb I Hate Models Launches his Disco Inferno Label with New EP
Parisian techno superstar I Hate Models drops a fresh EP to announce the launch of his new label and brand, Disco Inferno. ...
16 Feb Eluize Discusses the Benefits of Recording your DJ Sets with Beatport LINK
In this week's episode of LINK UP with Eluize, the Berlin DJ discusses all things set-recording using Beatport LINK....
16 Feb Patrick & Hayley Topping to Release new “Disco Hits” Single on Trick
Patrick Topping and his wife Hayley Topping will release their second joint single, 'Disco Hits', via Trick on March 5th....
16 Feb GUZ Chalks Up their First Beatport Number 1 with “Set U Free”
We catch up with Dutch duo GUZ whose just locked down a Beatport Number 1 with their tech house rework of "Sun Goes Down"....
15 Feb Cover Story: Tim Reaper Believes Jungle
“Can do Almost Anything it Wants to”
London's junglist kingpin Tim Reaper discusses his craft, his music label, the pitfalls of social media, and the future of jungle music....
15 Feb Celebrate 7 Years of Night Bass with a Beatport Livestream
On February 17th, AC Slater and his Night Bass imprint takeover Beatport's Twitch channel for a special label anniversary livestream....
13 Feb Carl Cox’s Awesome Soundwave Drops New Album from Poland’s An On Bast
Carl Cox taps Polish electronic music producer An On Bast to release her latest album via his Awesome Soundwave imprint....
12 Feb The 7 Best Tech House Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We bring you some of the best new tech house on Beatport, featuring: Poor Pay Rich, Aney F., wAFF, Radu Dracul, Tube & Berger, Mendo, + more....
12 Feb New York to Re-open Large Venues with Limited Capacity on February 23
New York will be re-opening large venues and stadiums to the public with limited capacity and COVID safety measures on February 23rd....
10 Feb Prog House Champ Shingo Nakamura
Drops Monstercat Silk’s Debut Release
Canadian label Monstercat celebrates its acquisition of Silk Music (now Monstercat Silk) with a new single from Shingo Nakamura, "Glow"....
09 Feb Black Girl / White Girl Drop ‘Extravaganzza’ EP on HE.SHE.THEY
Amsterdam-based duo Black Girl / White Girl deliver two hard-hitting techno tracks with their 'Extravaganzza' EP via HE.SHE.THEY. ...
09 Feb Eluize Demonstrates How To Mix with Genre Charts on Beatport LINK
LINK UP with Eluize as the Berlin DJ demonstrates how easy it is to load and mix our Top 100 genre charts using Beatport LINK....
08 Feb Artist of the Month: Seth Troxler is Starting Over,
and Building His Legacy
We talk to Beatportal Artist of the Month Seth Troxler about sobriety, his legacy, and his Beatport Residency on Twitch. ...
08 Feb Beatport Exclusive: Interplanetary Criminal Remixes
“Wicked Ya No” by Tower Block Dreams
Interplanetary Criminal remixes Madrid artist Tower Block Dreams' "Wicked Ya No" — taken from Time is Now's first-ever white label pressing...
05 Feb The 7 Best House Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We bring you the best house tracks on Beatport you may have missed, featuring: Roland Clark, Lee Walker, Danny Howard, Shadow Child, and more....
05 Feb Chrissy’s Tips for Getting Record Labels to Notice Your Music
Prolific US DJ/producer Chrissy provides us with some essential tips on how to send your music and get noticed by labels and DJs....
05 Feb Black Coffee: “I’m Proud to say I’m a Student of Pretty Much Everything”
We catch up with South African house music pioneer Black Coffee to learn more about his 2021 album, 'Subconsciously.'...
04 Feb Music at Home: Moscoman
Disco Halal label founder Moscoman walks us through the music that has been helping him get through the lockdown....
04 Feb Beatport is Expanding its Bass Genres
Beatport is expanding its bass sections with three new genre pages: 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime, Bass / Club, and Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass....
03 Feb Seth Troxler Takes Over Beatport’s Livestream Residency
Detroit dance floor stalwart Seth Troxler takes over Beatport's monthly livestream program, 'The Residency,' for Black History Month....
02 Feb Eluize Shares Tips on How to Record a Livestream Video using Beatport LINK
Eluize shares some LINK tips for recording the perfect video submission for Beatport x Pioneer DJ's 'The Big Break' competition....
01 Feb Label of the Month: Repopulate Mars
Lee Foss breaks down the history and ethos of his extraterrestrial imprint, Repopulate Mars, one of the most popular labels in house....
29 Jan Beatport Insider January 2021: Top-Selling Techno Tracks, Artists, and Labels
See the tracks, artists, and labels that have shaped the Techno categories on Beatport over the past six months....
28 Jan Jaymie Silk: “To Say That Art is Apolitical is a Lie”
Paris-based DJ/producer and musician Jaymie Silk details his career, his latest EP on Shall Not Fade, and hands over an exclusive mix....
26 Jan John Summit Lands another Beatport Number 1 with “Beauty Sleep”
Six months after his first Beatport Number 1, Chicago artist John Summit climbs to the site's overall top spot again with "Beauty Sleep."...
26 Jan Louisahhh Announces Debut Album, The Practice of Freedom
Techno and punk champion Louisahhhh has announced that her debut album, 'The Practice of Freedom' will drop via HE.SHE.THEY on March 12th....
26 Jan Eluize Explains Beatport LINK’s Streaming Royalties
Berlin DJ Eluize takes a moment to discuss Beatport LINK's intuitive and highly beneficial payouts for streaming royalties....
25 Jan The 7 Best Techno [Peak Time/Driving] Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We select the best new techno [peak-time/driving] tracks on Beatport, featuring: Andrea Signore, Karim Alkhayat, Push, David Sellers, & more....
25 Jan Listen to VNSSA’s new Wild Acid Single, “Cuz Of The Beat”
Beatport Next artist VNSSA shares a new dancefloor bomb, "Cuz Of The Beat," on Noizu's LA-based house imprint, Techne. ...
25 Jan Introducing: Marsh
We hear the story of Marsh, a UK progressive house maestro who's quickly established himself as one of the Anjuna roster's most beloved acts....
22 Jan Prolific UK House DJ Phil Asher Has Died
One of London's most legendary house DJ/producers, Phil Asher, has passed away at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack in his sleep....
22 Jan Whiney Drops Exclusive new
Hospital Records Single, “Headlines,” with MC Subten
Listen to Whiney's 'Bubblers: Part Three' — the final chapter of his acclaimed EP series — via drum & bass mainstay Hospital Records....
21 Jan Perry Farrell Drops Remix LP with Maceo Plex, Solomun, Groove Armada, and more
Famed singer-songwriter Perry Farrell has taps Maceo Plex, Solomun, Groove Armada, and other dance music giants for a retrospective remix LP....
21 Jan The UK’s New Generation of Bass Producers
is at the Vanguard of Dance Music
We explore the future of the UK underground with three of the scene's vanguard DJ/producers and label heads — Ian DPM, Yushh, and DJ Pitch....
15 Jan Meet 10 of the Best Underground Drum & Bass Acts in Asia
Unchained Recordings founder Daniel Power explores the surge of drum & bass in Asia with 10 of the region's best producers....
15 Jan The 7 Best Minimal / Deep Tech Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We bring you the best new minimal / deep tech tracks on Beatport, with Stephan Bazbaz, Carlos A, Personality Disorder, Mr. Fowks, and more....
14 Jan On Our Radar: January 2021
For Beatport's January edition of On Our Radar, we look at Amy Dabbs, Blackloud, Shubostar, Kareem El Morr, Main Phase, and Big Ever....
13 Jan DJ Minx Delivers a Politically Charged Jam with “Blind Amerikkka”
Detroit dance music principle DJ Minx links up with spoken word artist E-Man to deliver an urgent message for America....
13 Jan Dennis Cruz Scores a Beatport Number 1 with “Goldigger”
Madrid-based DJ/producer Dennis Cruz details his new track with Eddy M, "Goldigger," which just reached Beatport's overall top spot....
13 Jan Beatport Hype: Colorize
We speak with Dezza, PRAANA, and Matt Fax (who serves up an exclusive mix) about the boundary-pushing progressive house label, Colorize....
12 Jan Meet the Winner of Beatport and Absolut’s “President House” Remix Challenge
Zurich-based producer Joos takes home the prize for his astonishing remix of Roland Clark and Urban Soul's "President House."...
11 Jan Label of the Month: Shall Not Fade
Beatport catches up with Shall Not Fade label founder Kieran Williams for its first Label of the Month highlight of 2021....
08 Jan Re-watch Some of the Best Sets from Beatport and Absolut’s NYE Livestream
Rewatch Beatport and Absolut's global NYE livestream, #DanceAway2020, featuring sets from Carl Cox, Honey Dijon, TOKiMONSTA, and more....
08 Jan The 7 Best Drum & Bass Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best drum & bass tracks on Beatport that you may have missed, featuring: Ivy Lab, Kanine, DJ Hazard, Calibre, Waeys, and more. ...
06 Jan Revisit Kerri Chandler’s Sensational Beatport Livestream Residency
House music hero Kerri Chandler brought an extraordinary list of talent to join his month-long Beatport livestream takeover for The Residency....
06 Jan Beatport and Pioneer DJ Launch Monthly DJ Competition, The Big Break
A global DJ competition that gives selectors the chance to perform on Beatport’s official Twitch channel and win €1000’s in prizes....
31 Dec Beatport Statement on Sama’ Abdulhadi’s Detention by the Palestinian Authority
An official statement from Beatport on the detention of DJ and musician Sama’ Abdulhadi by the Palestinian Authority....
21 Dec Introducing: Verraco
Through adventurous IDM and techno, Colombia’s Veracco lays down a politically-charged manifesto on his debut album....
21 Dec Sam Dexter Whips Up a Deep and Dazzling House Mix
We catch up with Sam Dexter — Glasgow Underground's A&R specialist and lead deep house act — who delivers a new and ravishing hour-long mix....
18 Dec On Our Radar: December 2020
For the December 2020 edition of On Our Radar, we look at Nikki Nair, boiish, Ekkah, Lastlings, Wayward, and Toh Imago....
17 Dec Behind The Beat: Staff Picks 2020
The members of Beatport’s expert curation team list off a few facts about themselves and select their three favorite tracks of 2020....
16 Dec Beatport Acquires Plug-in and Sound Pack Company, Loopmasters
We welcome Loopmasters, the #1 provider of 100% royalty free sample libraries for producers worldwide, into the Beatport family....
16 Dec Beatport Hype: Rawsome Deep
Greco (NYC), the leader of minimal/deep tech label Rawsome Deep, shares details about his imprint and hands over an exclusive mix....
15 Dec Jaguar: “This Year has Shown That There’s Strength in Unity”
BBC Introducing Dance presenter Jaguar discusses unity and artist discovery ahead of her set for the Beatport x Absolut NYE steam....
14 Dec Cover Story: Robert Hood Thinks Techno is Losing its Soul
Having recently released his 'Mirror Man' LP, we catch up with techno's head minister Robert Hood to discuss the future of his genre....
10 Dec Beatport and Absolut Join Forces for a Global New Year’s Eve Livestream Celebration
Dance the year away with Beatport as we stream DJs from 15 time zones around the world for an epic New Year's Eve celebration....
08 Dec Beatport Launches New Genre: Electro [Classic / Detroit / Modern]
Genre launch creates a new home for Electro — the pioneering sound born out of the Detroit, Rotterdam, and beyond — on the Beatport Store....
07 Dec Artist of the Month: Even in Lockdown, The Legend of Carl Cox Grows
Carl Cox — our Artist of the Month — gets candid ahead of his opening and closing sets for the Beatport x Absolut's NYE livestream....
04 Dec The 7 Best EDM Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Our curation team brings you the best new EDM tracks on Beatport, featuring: RITN, Header, Ben B, Low Blow, Horyzon, Automhate, and Lil Texas....
03 Dec HE.SHE.THEY. Head-Up Beatport’s Final Collective Livestream of the Year
LGBTQIA+ collective HE.SHE.THEY. take over Beatport's December 2020 collective livestream with a top-notch list of international talent....
02 Dec Beatport and Absolut Launch “President House” Remix Challenge
The remix winner will receive a $5000 prize package, a release on King Street Sounds, and a track debut during Beatport x Absolut's NYE Livestream!...
01 Dec Label of the Month: Glasgow Underground
Chatting with DJ/producer Kevin McKay, we chart the 20-plus year history of his seminal Scottish house music imprint, Glasgow Underground....
27 Nov WhoMadeWho Taps Majestic Acts for their Beatport Livestream Residency
We recap the November 2020 edition of our monthly livestream program, The Residency, with Danish dance-pop trio WhoMadeWho....
27 Nov Late Replies Score a Beatport Number 1 with “Hold Up”
Late Replies samples Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode" on their tech house banger "Hold Up" — our latest Beatport Number 1....
27 Nov The 7 Best Organic House / Downtempo Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We bring you the best new organic house / downtempo on Beatport, featuring: Acid Pauli, Kate Zubok, Mark Slee, Plunge, Nairobi, and more....
25 Nov Get Connected Livestream with Beatport LINK and Serato
We're hosting livestream exhibition with top DJ talent to celebrate Beatport LINK and Serato DJ Pro's much-anticipated integration....
25 Nov Introducing: TSHA, Whose Emotional Club Bangers are Exactly What the World Needs
Having just released her 'Flowers' EP via Ninja Tune, Teisha Matthews (AKA TSHA) is bringing her emotional club bangers into full view....
25 Nov US Techno Wunderkind i_o Has Died
House and techno artist i_o, known for his blistering productions on labels such as mau5trap, Anjunabeats, and Armada, has died at age 30....
23 Nov Race, Representation, and Reshaping Festival Culture
With events on pause in 2020, we dive into the ways electronic music festival culture can restore its core ideals for future generations....
20 Nov The 7 Best House Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We select some of the best new house tracks on Beatport, featuring: Gerd Janson, Steal Tapes, Mark Knight, Simon Hinter, Superlover + more....
20 Nov Joyhauser Celebrates 20 Years of Terminal M with an Exclusive Mix
Belgian techno duo Joyhauser celebrates 20 years of Monika Kruse's Terminal M imprint with an exclusive mix and interview....
19 Nov How to Get Started DJing: How and What to Play
A comprehensive guide for beginner DJs that will help you chose the right setup, find music, and get you mixing faster....
17 Nov 5 Tips for Getting Your Music Signed to Films and TV with Saycet
Parisian musician and producer Saycet offers up some sound advice on how to get your original compositions tapped for TV and film....
16 Nov For an Industry Ravaged by COVID, There’s One Shining, Bright Spot
With record sales remaining buoyant since March, record labels and distributors are a lone bright spot in an industry ravaged by COVID. ...
13 Nov Moxie Talks NTS Memories, Painting, and her Most Diverse Compilation Yet
We speak to UK selector Moxie about her listening habits, art school, her On Loop imprint, and finding the right balance with club music....
