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."...
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.
Six months after his first Beatport Number 1, Chicago artist John Summit climbs to the site's overall top spot again with "Beauty Sleep."...
Techno and punk champion Louisahhhh has announced that her debut album, 'The Practice of Freedom' will drop via HE.SHE.THEY on March 12th....
Berlin DJ Eluize takes a moment to discuss Beatport LINK's intuitive and highly beneficial payouts for streaming royalties....
We select the best new techno [peak-time/driving] tracks on Beatport, featuring: Andrea Signore, Karim Alkhayat, Push, David Sellers, & more....
Beatport Next artist VNSSA shares a new dancefloor bomb, "Cuz Of The Beat," on Noizu's LA-based house imprint, Techne. ...
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....
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....
Listen to Whiney's 'Bubblers: Part Three' — the final chapter of his acclaimed EP series — via drum & bass mainstay Hospital Records....
Famed singer-songwriter Perry Farrell has taps Maceo Plex, Solomun, Groove Armada, and other dance music giants for a retrospective remix LP....
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....
Unchained Recordings founder Daniel Power explores the surge of drum & bass in Asia with 10 of the region's best producers....
We bring you the best new minimal / deep tech tracks on Beatport, with Stephan Bazbaz, Carlos A, Personality Disorder, Mr. Fowks, and more....
For Beatport's January edition of On Our Radar, we look at Amy Dabbs, Blackloud, Shubostar, Kareem El Morr, Main Phase, and Big Ever....
Detroit dance music principle DJ Minx links up with spoken word artist E-Man to deliver an urgent message for America....
Madrid-based DJ/producer Dennis Cruz details his new track with Eddy M, "Goldigger," which just reached Beatport's overall top spot....
We speak with Dezza, PRAANA, and Matt Fax (who serves up an exclusive mix) about the boundary-pushing progressive house label, Colorize....
Zurich-based producer Joos takes home the prize for his astonishing remix of Roland Clark and Urban Soul's "President House."...
Beatport catches up with Shall Not Fade label founder Kieran Williams for its first Label of the Month highlight of 2021....
Rewatch Beatport and Absolut's global NYE livestream, #DanceAway2020, featuring sets from Carl Cox, Honey Dijon, TOKiMONSTA, and more....
The best drum & bass tracks on Beatport that you may have missed, featuring: Ivy Lab, Kanine, DJ Hazard, Calibre, Waeys, and more. ...
An official statement from Beatport on the detention of DJ and musician Sama’ Abdulhadi by the Palestinian Authority....
Through adventurous IDM and techno, Colombia’s Veracco lays down a politically-charged manifesto on his debut album....
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....
For the December 2020 edition of On Our Radar, we look at Nikki Nair, boiish, Ekkah, Lastlings, Wayward, and Toh Imago....
The members of Beatport’s expert curation team list off a few facts about themselves and select their three favorite tracks of 2020....
We welcome Loopmasters, the #1 provider of 100% royalty free sample libraries for producers worldwide, into the Beatport family....
Greco (NYC), the leader of minimal/deep tech label Rawsome Deep, shares details about his imprint and hands over an exclusive mix....
BBC Introducing Dance presenter Jaguar discusses unity and artist discovery ahead of her set for the Beatport x Absolut NYE steam....
Having recently released his 'Mirror Man' LP, we catch up with techno's head minister Robert Hood to discuss the future of his genre....
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....
Genre launch creates a new home for Electro — the pioneering sound born out of the Detroit, Rotterdam, and beyond — on the Beatport Store....
Carl Cox — our Artist of the Month — gets candid ahead of his opening and closing sets for the Beatport x Absolut's NYE livestream....
Our curation team brings you the best new EDM tracks on Beatport, featuring: RITN, Header, Ben B, Low Blow, Horyzon, Automhate, and Lil Texas....
LGBTQIA+ collective HE.SHE.THEY. take over Beatport's December 2020 collective livestream with a top-notch list of international talent....
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!...
Chatting with DJ/producer Kevin McKay, we chart the 20-plus year history of his seminal Scottish house music imprint, Glasgow Underground....
We recap the November 2020 edition of our monthly livestream program, The Residency, with Danish dance-pop trio WhoMadeWho....
Late Replies samples Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode" on their tech house banger "Hold Up" — our latest Beatport Number 1....
We bring you the best new organic house / downtempo on Beatport, featuring: Acid Pauli, Kate Zubok, Mark Slee, Plunge, Nairobi, and more....
We're hosting livestream exhibition with top DJ talent to celebrate Beatport LINK and Serato DJ Pro's much-anticipated integration....
Having just released her 'Flowers' EP via Ninja Tune, Teisha Matthews (AKA TSHA) is bringing her emotional club bangers into full view....
House and techno artist i_o, known for his blistering productions on labels such as mau5trap, Anjunabeats, and Armada, has died at age 30....
With events on pause in 2020, we dive into the ways electronic music festival culture can restore its core ideals for future generations....
We select some of the best new house tracks on Beatport, featuring: Gerd Janson, Steal Tapes, Mark Knight, Simon Hinter, Superlover + more....
Belgian techno duo Joyhauser celebrates 20 years of Monika Kruse's Terminal M imprint with an exclusive mix and interview....
A comprehensive guide for beginner DJs that will help you chose the right setup, find music, and get you mixing faster....
Parisian musician and producer Saycet offers up some sound advice on how to get your original compositions tapped for TV and film....
With record sales remaining buoyant since March, record labels and distributors are a lone bright spot in an industry ravaged by COVID. ...
We speak to UK selector Moxie about her listening habits, art school, her On Loop imprint, and finding the right balance with club music....
We pick out some of the best new techno on Beatport, featuring: Pub, Reedale Rise, Dub Taylor, Modus, KAAP, Pharoah, Yogg, and Wa Wu We....
Barcelona's beloved LGBTQ+ night and collective, MARICAS, takes over Beatport's livestream series on Sunday, November 15th....
We explore foghorn, a sound that has dominated modern drum & bass, with pioneers of the sound, including Serum, Voltage, Tyke and more....
Unique direct licensing deal inked between Beatport and Sentric Electronic enables faster payments to labels, artists and producers....
Sem Thomasson — leader of the rising Belgian tech house label Hot Fuss — talks about his imprint and provides an exclusive mix....
For the November edition of On Our Radar, we look at Flaurese, CRYSTALLMESS, MOLØ, Wax Wings, Paula Tape, and davey....
Hot Since 82 is our Artist of the Month. We talk to the Barnsley native about tragedy, his newborn son, and his forthcoming album, Recovery....
Belgian techno star Charlotte De Witte is the first female artist to win a DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll since 1992. ...
Copenhagen-based electronic music trio, WhoMadeWho, brings a lineup of superb talent to Beatport's livestream series, 'The Residency'....
Beatport's revolutionary DJ streaming technology, Beatport LINK, is now available for use via Serato DJ Pro....
Our expert curation team brings you the best Nu Disco on Beatport, featuring: Reel People, Rick Sanders, The Funk Hunters, Westcoast Goddess, and more...
Drum & bass pioneer DJ Krust discusses mentoring, cinema, and his first album in 14 years, 'The Edge of Everything', on Crosstown Rebels....
Beatport teams up with When the Music Stops to combine an electronic music livestream with a specially curated mental health seminar....
We take a look at the debut of Beatport's new monthly livestream program, The Residency, with our first guest curator, Nastia....
For November 2020's Label of the Month feature, we highlight the the impeccable 20-year history of Monika Kruse's Terminal M imprint....
Our curation team selects the best new progressive house tracks on Beatport, featuring: Partenaire, Siva Prayojan, Arn, E-Clip, Nōpi, Mattim, and more....
We speak to drum & bass kingpins Chase & Status about their new mix album 'RTRN II FABRIC' and unpack their love of the UK dance music hub....
We speak to acts like AceMo, DJ Noir, Coco Bryce, Tim Reaper, and more about the new era of jungle that is taking over the airwaves....
We chat with the seriously talented and fast-rising Sydney-born producer, Logic1000, about acapella samples, collaborations, and her wickedly clever sound....
Get to know Basement Boys — the definitive production trio from Baltimore that's responsible for some of the '90's biggest house anthems....
We bring you the best new bass tracks on Beatport, featuring: DJ Earl, Ivy Lab, Kodama, Idle Mind Workshop, TMSV, Sumgii Oolacile....
With the arrival of his debut LP 'Videosphere' on Kompakt Records, Lake Turner hands over a an emotional and transformative mix....
With the release of their new album, Cosmic Transmission, we take an intimate trip through the stars with the Zenker Brothers....
Tune in to see the world's top DJs and labels crank it out on their bikes for charity during ADE x Bridges For Music's virtual cycling relay....
We chat with Brighton-based DJ/producer Endor about his Beethoven-inspired single, "Fur", which just hit Beatport's overall top spot....
The best tech house on Beatport you may have missed, featuring Iglesias, Benjamin Barth, Italbros, 22 Weeks, Avante, KC Wray, and Late Replies....
For the October edition of On Our Radar, we look at Luz1e, salute, Elias Mazian, Bklava, IDA and, Hollis Parker....
An official medical report has listed drug overdose as the cause of death for international house music star, Erick Morillo....
childsplay leader cherry b provides us with a relentless mix of the label's forthcoming tracks and details the imprint's wild party ethos....
A quick guide that highlights the best offerings from this year's online edition of Amsterdam Dance Event....
The mighty Sub Focus & Wilkinson have returned with their Portals LP. In our interview, we learn more about the drum & bass dreamteam....
We catch up with Kyiv-based techno duo ARTBAT, whose track "Best of Me" (feat. Sailor & I) recently became a Beatport number 1....
Beatport is proud to announce our partnership with UTOPIA Talks, the new podcast from BBC Radio 1 presenter Jaguar....
Get to know Beatport's new Dance/Electro Pop category with a 10-hour livestream on Twitch — kicking off Sunday, October 11th, at 6 PM PDT....
The best tracks on Beatport you may have missed, featuring: Casey Spillman, Oden, Ken Kelly, SY, Selidos, DC Dubz, and Kreutziger....
A World Mental Health Day guide from health and electronic music industry experts on how to achieve mental and emotional balance in life....
Shawn Reynaldo speaks to club and festival promoters from all over Europe about how they've worked to stay afloat and make gigs safe....
We catch up with dance music powerhouse and CONFESSION label boss Tchami ahead of his eagerly-awaited debut album, 'Year Zero'....
Speaking with Kompakt co-founder Michael Mayer, we chart the incredible history of one of electronic music's most distinguished institutions....
One of the dubstep scene's most notable pioneers of the genre's modern sound, Cookie Monsta, has died at 31 years old....
Dutch DJ-producer Eelke Kleijn describes how his Dynacord SRS 56 analouge delay and reverb unit helped shape his latest LP, 'Oscillations'....
Hyperdub affiliate Loraine James discusses the hope and heartbreak that went into her new collaborative EP, 'Nothing'....
We speak to artists, instructors, and students about how online education for music production has changed during the global pandemic....
The #WeMakeEvents campaign will light buildings in red and hold demonstrations in over 20 countries to support the live event industry sector....
Get to know Afterlife affiliates, Mathame — the brotherly techno duo from Italy that's driving their music forward with an eruptive force....
We speak with Egyptian trance-duo Aly & Fila about reaching Beatport's #1 spot with their Plumb collaboration, "Somebody Loves You."...
Techno star Rebekah has written an open letter and created a #ForTheMusic pledge to end sexual harassment in the dance music industry. ...
Philipp Jung (Theivery Corporation + M.A.N.D.Y.) walks us through the tracks that inspired his brand new music label, METAPHYSICAL....
Los Angeles-based label and collective Dome of Doom kicks off Beatport's new weekly music collective livestream series on Twitch....
We chat with French DJ-producer, Alex Autajon, who discusses his dance floor motives and hands over a killer mix of Moveltraxx club cuts....
Emily Nicoll — founder of Aquaregia Records — tells us about her Canadian techno label's emotional and compositionally driven output....
Beatport and Twitch partner to deliver a robust program of weekly exclusive content and livestreaming on Beatport's official Twitch channel....
We chat with Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus to learn more about his new album on Diplo's Higher Ground imprint, 'Flourish'....
Beatport is launching a new Dance/Electro Pop genre — a new space dedicated to the evolution of commercial dance music....
We speak with Moveltraxx founder Big Dope P to learn more about our Label of the Month and its exhilarating, boundary-pushing artists....
Our expert curation team selects some of the best afro house tracks on Beatport, featuring: Javi Colours, Dorian Craft, Tabia, Hanna Hais, and more....
We speak to the imaginative DJ-producer Afriqua about withholding track IDs, the state of dance music and race in 2020, and more....
Shawn Reynaldo speaks to DJ Swisha, Jubilee, Mor Elian, and Marco Passarani about how the pandemic has impacted the lives of touring DJs....
International house music DJ-producer Erick Morillo was found dead in his Miami Beach home at the age of 49....
We explore how South Africa's Dance Floors provide a place of solidarity, therapy, hope and safety for the country's Black population....
We look at some of the best melodic house & techno tracks on Beatport this month. Featuring: SQL, Vita V, Adelante, Carsten Halm & more....
Don't miss Beatport's Hard Techno ReConnect, featuring Coyu, D. Carbone, LOUISAHHH, Hadone, BEC and more, happening on Monday, Aug 31st....
We chat with LA-based DJ-producer Chris Lake about scoring the overall top spot on Beatport with his remix of Josement’s "All Night Alone."...
We dive into the budding musical career of Huey Mnemonic, a DJ-producer who represents a new vanguard of change for the Detroit techno scene....
We chat with Welsh musician Kelly Lee Owens about indie nostalgia, healing through music, and the arrival of her new album, 'Inner Song.'...
We catch up with the talented French DJ-producer Aleqs Notal, who serves up a one-hour mix of deep jams for "your travels and hot moments."...
We sit down with Italian techno dignitary Deborah De Luca to learn more about how her victory over insomnia inspired her new 'She Sleeps' LP....
Our guest editor Ash Lauryn takes over the On Our Radar roundup with up-and-coming talent like Niks, Devoye, The AM, Father Dukes, and Zadia....
Serum's slammer "Chop House" reaches number 1 on Beatport, making it the first time two drum & bass tracks have landed the spot back-to-back....
We look at some of the best drum & bass tracks on Beatport this month. Featuring: Harka, Phace, Waeys, Ill Truth, Was A Be, Simula, & more....
Cover Story: We speak to southern deep house DJ-producer Byron The Aquarius about his studio journies, creative freedom, and keeping techno black....
Advice on buying your first synth or piece of modular hardware from Carl Craig, King Britt, JakoJako, Lucrecia Dalt, and Detroit Modular....
The two-part 24-hour livestream charity event 'Together For Beirut' will see performances the world’s best dance music acts on 8/22 & 9/13....
Remix DJ Harvey's "Berghain" for your chance to win a $4,000 prize package and a release of the track on the official 'Locussolus' Remix EP....
We pick out ten up-and-coming drum & bass artists who you need to keep an eye on, such as: A.Fruit, Dilemma, Javano, Dubshun, Waeys, & more....
We catch up with drum & bass duo Phibes, whose remix of Beat Assassins’ “Home Grown” on Jungle Cakes just hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
Our Artist of the Month is techno superstar, Amelie Lens. We learn more about her meteoric rise and emotional connection to the DJ booth....
We look at some of the best tech house tracks to hit Beatport last month. Featuring: DJ Sneak, Seb Zito, Latmun, Demuir, and more. ...
Since 2006, Sistrum Recordings has steadily become one of Detroit's best kept secrets. We hear the story behind the label's history, and founder Patrice Scott shares the secret to its success. ...
Denon DJ users can now access Beatport LINK's full streaming catpability and stream Beatport's massive catalogue directly from their gear....
We speak to Indian underground star Kohra about his mystical, multi-genre debut album and what the future holds for India’s growing scene....
The best peak time / driving techno tracks on Beatport you may have missed this month with Alex Vigo, Tony Romanello, KUSP, Drigo, and more....
Icon Collective is awarding three scholarships to their college of music for aspiring Black producers, vocalists, and music entrepreneurs....
An in-depth look at the evolution of minimal, as told by Titonton Duvante, Dana Ruh, Vera, Dan Curtin, The RA+RE collective, and many more. ...
We speak to British dance music luminary, Roska, about his storied career and his newfound role in UK funky's second wave....
The best indie dance tracks on Beatport you may have missed this month with Argia, Tony y Not, Dino Lenny, Luke Garcia, Mala Ika, and more....
In this opinion piece, Dave Jenkin's explores why the drum & bass MC deserves more value, respect, and acknowledgment in the genre's culture....
Say What? Recordings boss Ramon Tapia hands over a slamming one-hour mix and tells us more about his future plans for the imprint....
Our Artist of the Month, Patrick Topping, reflects on his storied career and how the dance music landscape needs to change for the better....
We take a look at five artists who are On Our Radar for July 2020: Ray Mono, Fractions, SYREETA, Redux Saints, and Julia Bonder....
The best Minimal / Deep Tech tracks on Beatport you may have missed this month with Jay Tripwire, Djebali, Monika Ross, Shunt, and more....
We catch up with Berlin house hero, Cinthie, to discuss her early career, label efforts, and debut album "Skylines — City Lights" on Aus Music....
Pessimist teases the laid back sonic direction of his new Soft Boi moniker with a selection of enchanting UK trip-hop tracks....
Swedish dance music maestro Per Hammar discusses his love for his Soviet-era analog drum machine, the Formanta UDS....
Eli Brown has rocketed to the top almost overnight. But there's more than meets the eye to this success story. We get the lowdown on this mystery producer, who's earned plaudits from some of the biggest names in the game....
We sort through some of the best EDM tracks you may have missed this month on Beatport with Gamuel Sori, Leotrix, Ruth Royall and more....
Set times announced for the Junction 2 virtual livestream event — occurring on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th....
Events like Lightning in a Bottle, Glastonbury and Tomorrowland are going virtual. What does that mean for the future of festivals? We explore. ...
We hear the story behind ESP Institute, and learn about the label's decade-long mission to push uncompromising sounds....
Ahead of his next Drumcode EP, Irish wunderkind Rebūke delivers a heady mix and tells us about his rave roots, production, and future plans....
We speak to TOKiMONSTA, Infected Mushroom, Claude VonStroke, Carl Cox, and dela Moon about their favorite VSTs that won't break the bank....
Giorgia Angiuli dives into her distinct musical approach and her neverending quest for finding magic in the studio....
Beatport is launching a new Organic House/Downtempo genre — a new space dedicated to deeper, slower, and more meditative shades of house....
We take a look at five artists who are On Our Radar for June, 2020: K-Lone, Azu Tiwaline, Kilig, Tailor Jae, and Distinct Minds....
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Known for bringing unparalleled energy to the dance floor, DJ Rush is an entertainer of the highest caliber. But his story extends beyond the hard techno he plays at clubs and festivals across Europe, all the way back to early Chicago house. Marcus Barnes hears...
We sort through some of the best house tracks you may have missed this month on Beatport with Spencer Parker, Gimbrère, Da Lukas, and more....
Get to know Sweet Pussy Pauline: the vocalist whose wit and attitude has made her one of dance music’s most influential voices....
Belgian techno star Charlotte de Witte gives us a taste of her hometown with a stunning livestream from the top of a medieval castle....
We present the top 10 winners of the Beatport Producer Challenge with tracks representing each of Beatport's best selling genres....
We investigate how Adam Beyer's imprint and techno empire, Drumcode, has created a lasting legacy that stretches far beyond the dancefloor....
We highlight some of the best tech house tracks to hit Beatport last month. Featuring: Billy Kenny, East End Dubs, Harry Romero, Javi Bosch, and more...
Agoria talks the tracks and documentaries that are getting him through quarantine....
Kyiv-based DJ-producer Koloah guides us through the exciting underground productions coming out of the Ukrainian capital....
We highlight some of the best techno tracks to hit Beatport in May 2020. Featuring: Donato Dozzy, Zenker Brothers, STL, Skudge, and more....
Giorgia Angiuli has pieced together a collaborative track with fan-submitted samples to help raise money for the Italian Red Cross. Listen here. ...
Europe's most in-demand mixing engineer, Hannes Bieger, takes us on an exclusive studio tour and shares musings about his sonic philosophy....
Anjunabeats duo Tinlicker deliver a superb hour-long mix while discussing their rise to stardom, namesake and more....
With releases on Crosstown Rebels, Diynamic and DGTL, the rising Isreali artist Magit Cacoon is bringing harmonius sounds to the Middle East....
For over 20 years, LA's pioneering online radio station, dublab, has been broadcasting cutting-edge music on the web. We hear their story....
Tel-Aviv duo Red Axes' unusually charismatic and complex dance music direction is taking listeners on an unforgettable psychedelic ride....
We ask a variety of producers and experts to offer their advice, earned over decades, for the best studio monitors whatever your sound....
A rare interview with one of dance music's funniest and most notorious electro DJs, Partiboi69. ...
Celebrating its 20-year-anniversary, we detail the story of Anjunabeats and its journey to becoming one of dance music's most popular labels....
We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for May 2020: PILO, 29 Palms, Klein Zage SIDEPIECE, and La La....
The sublime UK duo Maribou State hand over detailed notes about the five tracks that have had the biggest impact on their production process....
Beatport is teaming up with the trendsetting tech brand HONOR for a virtual house party livestream to celebrate the new HONOR Magic Earbuds....
We outline five steps that fans and the industry must take to preserve the electronic music scene during and after this global pandemic....
We highlight the top performing drum & bass tracks on Beatport in April, 2020, featuring: Kasra, Ray Keith, Clipz, Wingz, S.P.Y, & more....
The well-established clubbing destination IPSE, located in Berlin's Kreuzberg neighborhood, caught fire without warning early Monday on April 27, 2020....
House music mysterioso, Claptone, shares a handpicked playlist of tracks that he's rediscovered during his time in isolation....
Essential drum & bass imprint Critical Music shows off the blaring sound of the genre's newest prodigy, Particle....
Hailing from Iceland, lauded electronic act GusGus discuss the origin of their country's rave scene and pick their favorite Icelandic productions....
Beatport looks back at Season 2 of its 'Beats In School' mentorship program with Dirtybird, mau5trap, Second State, Hospital Records, and the artists they sponsored....
On Friday, April 17, Beatport Live will stream 36 artists from homes and studios all over the world for a nonstop 36-hour dance marathon....
Bristol's very own Eats Everything is our Artist of the Month for April 2020. Here, he gets personal and introspective like never before. ...
We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for April 2020: Sepehr, Raven, Lighght, Sara Landry, and Selective Response....
Canadian artist Patrick Holland (FKA Project Pablo) shows love to one of his favorite synths in his studio, the Waldorf Micro Q....
Beatport selects Critical Music — one the most essential drum & bass outfits in the UK — as its Label of the Month for April, 2020....
Austrain deep house don Demuja gets nostalgic with 10 tracks from his past as an all-night DJ in the bars of Salzburg. ...
Italian instrumentalist Giorgia Angiuli launches a UNITED and public audio collaboration to raise money for WHO's COVID-19 Response Fund....
Greek imprint Trial & Error's head honcho Marios ‘bonebrokk’ Naris show us 10 of his favorite club tracks by Athenian artists....
NYC duo Dave + Sam ready their debut album on Classic Music Company with a scintillating mix of old gems and unheard treasures....
Alex Paterson of The Orb compiles an eclectic list of tracks that influenced his group's new record, 'Abolition Of The Royal Familia'....
Bicep return to Ninja Tune for their first piece of original music since 2018's Rain EP with the euphoric new single, "Atlas"....
On March 27, Beatport Live will host a 24-hour stream featuring 24 top-selling artists from various locations around the globe....
Hyperaktivist's dancefloor rituals are the stuff of legend in the Berlin underground, but her reach extends much further. John Thorp discovers how this Venezuelan up-and-comer has been slowly changing the scene for the better. ...
To mark the launch of Beatport’s new UK funky sub-genre, we take a look at six essential tracks that define this crucial underground sound. ...
After declaring a national emergency due to Coronavirus, Panama has ordered vistors of Tribal Gathering festival to stay on-site....
We take a look back at our five favorite sets from the Spring 2020 edition of San Diego's beloved CRSSD Festival....
Disco house kingpin Purple Disco Machine tells us how the bright and banging sound of his favorite synth, the analogue Roland JX-3P....
We celebrate International Women's Day with six female Beatport employees who discuss their jobs and promoting diversity within their fields. ...
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Desert Hearts' head-honcho Mikey Lion gets loud with 10 of his favorite tracks that bring a hip-hop attitude to house-oriented dancefloors....
We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for March 2020: Gigsta, Tomás Urquieta, Joseph Ashworth, Saint Thomas LeDoux, and Mesmé....
We get the inside story behind one of house music's most accomplished imprints. ...
Following its closure in June 2019 after a 30-year-run, the famous club in Rimini, Italy, returns as Le Cocorico Riccione (AKA Cocco)....
Stroboscopic Artefacts artist Denise Rabe provides us with a one-hour mix and discusses her mythological approach to the world of techno....
Following two decades at the top of the Buenos Aires underground scene, DJs Pareja are finally making a name across Europe and the world....
We take a closer look at five up-and-coming artists who are on our radar for February 2020: Otik, S Ruston, Jad & The, EFFY and OK Williams....
In our third episode of Plugged In, NYC techno veteran Lady Starlight shows off the raw power and clever functionality of her modular setup....
Beatport spotlights Elliot Adamson's explosive [IDEA] imprint as its Hype label of the month for February 2020....
A lover of cool presets and FM synths that look like answering machines, Lauer shows us his appreciation for the Yamaha TQ5....
We profile Lucy's Stroboscopic Artefacts, which celebrated 10 years in 2019, and has remained one of techno's most daring imprints....
We catch up with German live electronic virtuoso, Jan Blomqvist....
Hotflush Recordings label boss Scuba on his favorite piece of vintage gear in his studio — the Moogerfooger-104M analog delay pedal....
By consistently subverting expectations, China's Yu Su is redefining what electronic music from her home country sounds like. We hear her story so far. ...
One of Lobster Theremin's most promising new talents, Saint Petersburg-based DJ and producer, Maruwa serves up a motley mix of potent dancefloor tracks and discusses her process, influences, and plans for the future....
Following his band's Audi x Beatport performance in the Austrian Alps, Jan Blomqvist selects the five live electronic acts that he is most excited to see in 2020....
With their hit-making imprint and globe-trotting tour schedule, Detroit Swindle are fast becoming house music royalty. We hear their story so far....
To celebrate the launch of his brand new All We Have Is Now imprint and his forthcoming Open-to-Close tour, Will Clarke shares 10 tracks that he loves to use when both opening and closing one of his legendary sets....
We highlight our five favorite pieces of cutting-edge music tech and gear from NAMM 2020....
Studio Dispatch explores the personal relationship between artists and the gear that informs their sound. This month, techno dynamo BEC pours over the Moog Matriarch's slick looks and intuitive design....
We look at tracks that defined Norway’s ‘90s techno scene, and helped pave the way for artists like Röyksopp, Todd Terje, and Lindstrøm....
Beatport highlights Mella Dee's propulsive Warehouse Music imprint as its Hype label of the month for January 2020...
For our first label of the month, we hear the history behind one of the UK's most influential modern imprints, Lobster Theremin....
Win gear from Pioneer, Native Instruments, Allen & Heath, AiAiAi, Cubase, Shure, Subpac, Roli, and more during our 24-hour ReConnect stream....
We spoke to four DJs and one tech expert to help you find the best headphones for your money....
We pay homage to the Amen Break — an essential 50-year-old drum sample that was instrumental in altering the history of hip-hop and electronic music....
The Belgian techno superstar discusses her relentless touring schedule, running a music label, and the adverse effects of a large social media presence...
With Behind the Beat, we get to know the real people behind Beatport. For our first installment, we meet Beatport’s expert curation team and hear their top tracks of 2019....
shesaid.so sets up a three-day conference on collaboration, diversity, inclusion and growth for female-identifying professionals in the music industry...
The notoriously friendly Inkal boss gets candid about ghostwriting, mental health, production strategies and so much more....
Phantasy Sound rising star TERR discusses her love for the classic yet underappreciated TR-606's synth and its unusual sounds....
In December's edition of Digging DAW, Armada's Maxim Lany shares his top production tips for working in Ableton Live 10 Suite. ...
With the release of "Far Fetched," drum & bass veteran DJ Hazard walks us through his discography and highlights five of his most essential productions. ...
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