23 Oct The 7 Best Bass Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We bring you the best new bass tracks on Beatport, featuring: DJ Earl, Ivy Lab, Kodama, Idle Mind Workshop, TMSV, Sumgii Oolacile....
21 Oct Nastia Brings Explosive Talent to Beatport’s Livestream Program, The Residency
We take a look at the debut of Beatport's new monthly livestream program, The Residency, with our first guest curator, Nastia....
21 Oct Lake Turner Soundtracks New Beginnings with a Stirring Mix
With the arrival of his debut LP 'Videosphere' on Kompakt Records, Lake Turner hands over a an emotional and transformative mix....
20 Oct Cover Story: Take a Trip Through the Cosmos with the Zenker Brothers
With the release of their new album, Cosmic Transmission, we take an intimate trip through the stars with the Zenker Brothers....
19 Oct Watch ADE x Bridges For Music’s Virtual Cycling Fundraiser on Beatport
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....
19 Oct Endor Locks In a Beatport Number 1 with “Fur”
We chat with Brighton-based DJ/producer Endor about his Beethoven-inspired single, "Fur", which just hit Beatport's overall top spot....
16 Oct The 7 Best Tech House Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best tech house on Beatport you may have missed, featuring Iglesias, Benjamin Barth, Italbros, 22 Weeks, Avante, KC Wray, and Late Replies....
16 Oct Rex The Dog Selects His Top 14 Kompakt Tunes
Rex The Dog tells us about his 15 favorite tracks on Kompakt Records and shares the brilliant stories behind each of them....
15 Oct On Our Radar: October 2020
For the October edition of On Our Radar, we look at Luz1e, salute, Elias Mazian, Bklava, IDA and, Hollis Parker....
14 Oct Erick Morillo Died from Accidental Drug Overdose, Medical Examiner Rules
An official medical report has listed drug overdose as the cause of death for international house music star, Erick Morillo....
14 Oct Beatport Hype: childsplay
childsplay leader cherry b provides us with a relentless mix of the label's forthcoming tracks and details the imprint's wild party ethos....
14 Oct An Easy Guide to ADE’s Online Program
A quick guide that highlights the best offerings from this year's online edition of Amsterdam Dance Event....
13 Oct Artist of the Month: Sub Focus and Wilkinson
The mighty Sub Focus & Wilkinson have returned with their Portals LP. In our interview, we learn more about the drum & bass dreamteam....
12 Oct ARTBAT Have a Beatport Number 1 with “Best of Me” (feat. Sailor & I)
We catch up with Kyiv-based techno duo ARTBAT, whose track "Best of Me" (feat. Sailor & I) recently became a Beatport number 1....
09 Oct Jaguar’s New Podcast Tackles Sexual Assault in the Industry with Lauren Flax and DJ Paulette
Beatport is proud to announce our partnership with UTOPIA Talks, the new podcast from BBC Radio 1 presenter Jaguar....
09 Oct Beatport Kicks Off New Dance/Electro Pop Genre with a Livestream
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....
09 Oct The 7 Best Minimal/Deep Tech Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best tracks on Beatport you may have missed, featuring: Casey Spillman, Oden, Ken Kelly, SY, Selidos, DC Dubz, and Kreutziger....
09 Oct Tips For Enhancing Your Mental Health on World Mental Health Day and Beyond
A World Mental Health Day guide from health and electronic music industry experts on how to achieve mental and emotional balance in life....
08 Oct As Gigs Slowly Return, Struggling Promoters Balance Safety with Staying Afloat
Shawn Reynaldo speaks to club and festival promoters from all over Europe about how they've worked to stay afloat and make gigs safe....
07 Oct Tchami: “I Knew I Had to Break the Rules”
We catch up with dance music powerhouse and CONFESSION label boss Tchami ahead of his eagerly-awaited debut album, 'Year Zero'....
06 Oct Label of the Month: Kompakt
Speaking with Kompakt co-founder Michael Mayer, we chart the incredible history of one of electronic music's most distinguished institutions....
02 Oct Renowned Dubstep Artist Cookie Monsta Passes Away
One of the dubstep scene's most notable pioneers of the genre's modern sound, Cookie Monsta, has died at 31 years old....
02 Oct Forgotten Artifacts: The Endless Oscillations of Eelke Kleijn’s Dynacord SRS 56
Dutch DJ-producer Eelke Kleijn describes how his Dynacord SRS 56 analouge delay and reverb unit helped shape his latest LP, 'Oscillations'....
01 Oct Loraine James: “It’s Definitely not the Cheeriest Work I’ve Done”
Hyperdub affiliate Loraine James discusses the hope and heartbreak that went into her new collaborative EP, 'Nothing'....
30 Sep Unable to Tour, Some Artists see a Vital Lifeline in Online Education
We speak to artists, instructors, and students about how online education for music production has changed during the global pandemic....
30 Sep #WeMakeEvents Announces Global Action Day to Support Live Events Sector
The #WeMakeEvents campaign will light buildings in red and hold demonstrations in over 20 countries to support the live event industry sector....
29 Sep Introducing: Mathame, the Italian Techno Duo Finding Fans in Every Corner of Dance Music
Get to know Afterlife affiliates, Mathame — the brotherly techno duo from Italy that's driving their music forward with an eruptive force....
28 Sep Aly & Fila, Plumb Score a Beatport Number 1 with “Somebody Loves You”
We speak with Egyptian trance-duo Aly & Fila about reaching Beatport's #1 spot with their Plumb collaboration, "Somebody Loves You."...
28 Sep Rebekah Launches Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign, #ForTheMusic
Techno star Rebekah has written an open letter and created a #ForTheMusic pledge to end sexual harassment in the dance music industry. ...
28 Sep Get Physical’s Philipp Jung Showcases the Sound of METAPHYSICAL in 10 Tracks
Philipp Jung (Theivery Corporation + M.A.N.D.Y.) walks us through the tracks that inspired his brand new music label, METAPHYSICAL....
25 Sep Dome Of Doom Kicks Off Beatport’s New Music Collective Livestream Series
Los Angeles-based label and collective Dome of Doom kicks off Beatport's new weekly music collective livestream series on Twitch....
23 Sep Alex Autajon Delivers a Breakneck Mix of Moveltraxx Hits
We chat with French DJ-producer, Alex Autajon, who discusses his dance floor motives and hands over a killer mix of Moveltraxx club cuts....
18 Sep Beatport Hype: Aquaregia
Emily Nicoll — founder of Aquaregia Records — tells us about her Canadian techno label's emotional and compositionally driven output....
17 Sep Beatport x Twitch Announce Exclusive Livestream Partnership
Beatport and Twitch partner to deliver a robust program of weekly exclusive content and livestreaming on Beatport's official Twitch channel....
16 Sep Damian Lazarus Discusses his New Album and Finding Optimism in the Darkness
We chat with Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus to learn more about his new album on Diplo's Higher Ground imprint, 'Flourish'....
15 Sep Beatport Launches new Dance/Electro Pop Genre
Beatport is launching a new Dance/Electro Pop genre — a new space dedicated to the evolution of commercial dance music....
15 Sep Label of the Month: Moveltraxx
We speak with Moveltraxx founder Big Dope P to learn more about our Label of the Month and its exhilarating, boundary-pushing artists....
11 Sep The 6 Best Afro House Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
Our expert curation team selects some of the best afro house tracks on Beatport, featuring: Javi Colours, Dorian Craft, Tabia, Hanna Hais, and more....
11 Sep UK Rave YouTube Comments is the One Bright Spot in our Bleak 2020
UK Rave YouTube Comments is the best thing on Twitter. An unapologetically bright spot in the darkness that is the Internet in 2020....
10 Sep Afriqua: “Black Artists Are About to Stunt Hard on 2021”
We speak to the imaginative DJ-producer Afriqua about withholding track IDs, the state of dance music and race in 2020, and more....
09 Sep For Many Touring DJs, Returning to Normal Seems Less Likely Than Ever
Shawn Reynaldo speaks to DJ Swisha, Jubilee, Mor Elian, and Marco Passarani about how the pandemic has impacted the lives of touring DJs....
01 Sep Erick Morillo Found Dead in Miami Beach
International house music DJ-producer Erick Morillo was found dead in his Miami Beach home at the age of 49....
01 Sep How South Africa’s Dance Floors Provide Hope and Safety in the Face of Oppression
We explore how South Africa's Dance Floors provide a place of solidarity, therapy, hope and safety for the country's Black population....
28 Aug The 7 Best Melodic House & Techno Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We look at some of the best melodic house & techno tracks on Beatport this month. Featuring: SQL, Vita V, Adelante, Carsten Halm & more....
28 Aug Get Ready for Beatport’s Hard Techno ReConnect Stream
Don't miss Beatport's Hard Techno ReConnect, featuring Coyu, D. Carbone, LOUISAHHH, Hadone, BEC and more, happening on Monday, Aug 31st....
27 Aug Beatport Hype: Soft Computing
Unknown To The Unknown boss DJ Haus hands over an exclusive mix and tells us more about his IDM & Modular inspired sub-label, Soft Computing....
26 Aug Chris Lake’s Edit of Josement’s “All Night Alone” is a Beatport Number 1
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."...
26 Aug Introducing: Huey Mnemonic, the Unstoppable New Detroit Techno Talent
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....
25 Aug Kelly Lee Owens: “I Have a Bit of a Problem With Genres”
We chat with Welsh musician Kelly Lee Owens about indie nostalgia, healing through music, and the arrival of her new album, 'Inner Song.'...
24 Aug Aleqs Notal Cooks Up a Hot and Heavy Mix of Deep Percussive Jams
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."...
21 Aug Deborah De Luca: “I Go From One Groove To Another, Showing My Character”
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....
21 Aug On Our Radar: August 2020
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....
20 Aug Serum’s Drum & Bass Heater “Chop House” is a
Beatport Number 1
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....
20 Aug DJ Harvey: “In General, I Never Want to Hear Anything I’ve Worked on Ever Again”
We speak to DJ Harvey about his remixing process, his decision to re-release his Locussolus album, and his “Berghain” remix competition....
19 Aug The 7 Best Drum & Bass Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
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....
18 Aug Cover Story: Byron The Aquarius Feels Like “Everything Came From Black Culture”
Cover Story: We speak to southern deep house DJ-producer Byron The Aquarius about his studio journies, creative freedom, and keeping techno black....
17 Aug 5 Experts Guide You Through Your First Synth Purchase
Advice on buying your first synth or piece of modular hardware from Carl Craig, King Britt, JakoJako, Lucrecia Dalt, and Detroit Modular....
13 Aug Beatport Announces ‘Together For Beirut’
ReConnect Livestream
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....
13 Aug Remix DJ Harvey’s “Berghain” and You Could Win Big
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....
12 Aug The 10 Best Drum & Bass Acts You’ve (Probably)
Never Heard Of
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....
12 Aug The Phibes Remix of Beat Assassins’ “Home Grown” is a Beatport Number 1
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....
10 Aug Artist of the Month: Amelie Lens
Our Artist of the Month is techno superstar, Amelie Lens. We learn more about her meteoric rise and emotional connection to the DJ booth....
07 Aug ODESZA and Golden Features Talk Their New Joint Album, BRONSON
Seattle duo ODESZA and Australian producer Golden Features come together to discuss their new dark, epic, and mind-bending project, BRONSON....
07 Aug The 7 Best Tech House Tracks On Beatport
You May Have Missed
We look at some of the best tech house tracks to hit Beatport last month. Featuring: DJ Sneak, Seb Zito, Latmun, Demuir, and more. ...
05 Aug Label of the Month: Sistrum Recordings
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. ...
03 Aug Denon DJ Announces Long-Awaited Integration
with Beatport LINK
Denon DJ users can now access Beatport LINK's full streaming catpability and stream Beatport's massive catalogue directly from their gear....
31 Jul Kohra: “Before Lockdown, India Was Experiencing Some Really Fantastic Parties”
We speak to Indian underground star Kohra about his mystical, multi-genre debut album and what the future holds for India’s growing scene....
31 Jul The 7 Best Peak Time/Driving Techno Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best peak time / driving techno tracks on Beatport you may have missed this month with Alex Vigo, Tony Romanello, KUSP, Drigo, and more....
29 Jul Music Production School Icon Collective Announces Black Voices Scholarship
Icon Collective is awarding three scholarships to their college of music for aspiring Black producers, vocalists, and music entrepreneurs....
29 Jul The New Rise of Minimal
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. ...
28 Jul Cover Story: Roska is a UK Dance Music Hall-of-Famer, and a Testament to Consistency
We speak to British dance music luminary, Roska, about his storied career and his newfound role in UK funky's second wave....
24 Jul The 7 Best Indie Dance Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
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....
24 Jul Opinion: It’s Time to Respect the Jungle MC
In this opinion piece, Dave Jenkin's explores why the drum & bass MC deserves more value, respect, and acknowledgment in the genre's culture....
23 Jul Beatport Hype: Say What?
Say What? Recordings boss Ramon Tapia hands over a slamming one-hour mix and tells us more about his future plans for the imprint....
22 Jul Artist of the Month: Patrick Topping Isn’t Who You Thought He Was
Our Artist of the Month, Patrick Topping, reflects on his storied career and how the dance music landscape needs to change for the better....
20 Jul On Our Radar: July 2020
We take a look at five artists who are On Our Radar for July 2020: Ray Mono, Fractions, SYREETA, Redux Saints, and Julia Bonder....
17 Jul The 7 Best Minimal / Deep Tech Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best Minimal / Deep Tech tracks on Beatport you may have missed this month with Jay Tripwire, Djebali, Monika Ross, Shunt, and more....
17 Jul Cinthie: “Just Because We Can’t Dance, it Doesn’t Mean the Music is Canceled”
We catch up with Berlin house hero, Cinthie, to discuss her early career, label efforts, and debut album "Skylines — City Lights" on Aus Music....
16 Jul The 10 Best UK Trip-Hop Tracks According To Soft Boi
(AKA Pessimist)
Pessimist teases the laid back sonic direction of his new Soft Boi moniker with a selection of enchanting UK trip-hop tracks....
15 Jul Forgotten Artifacts: Per Hammar’s Soviet Analog Drum Machine,
The Formanta UDS
Swedish dance music maestro Per Hammar discusses his love for his Soviet-era analog drum machine, the Formanta UDS....
15 Jul How IsBurning Helped Shape Amsterdam’s Queer Party Scene
We speak to the heads behind Amsterdam’s most popular LGBTQIA+ party, IsBurning, to learn more about their brilliant dancefloor ethos....
14 Jul Introducing: Eli Brown, Bristol’s Unstoppable Mystery Producer
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....
10 Jul The 7 Best EDM Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
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....
09 Jul Set Times for Junction 2 Virtual Livestream Announced
Set times announced for the Junction 2 virtual livestream event — occurring on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th....
08 Jul How Video Games and VR Could Change Festivals Forever
Events like Lightning in a Bottle, Glastonbury and Tomorrowland are going virtual. What does that mean for the future of festivals? We explore. ...
07 Jul Label of the Month: ESP Institute
We hear the story behind ESP Institute, and learn about the label's decade-long mission to push uncompromising sounds....
26 Jun Rebūke Fires Up a Menacing Mix Ahead of his Next Drumcode EP
Ahead of his next Drumcode EP, Irish wunderkind Rebūke delivers a heady mix and tells us about his rave roots, production, and future plans....
25 Jun Beatport x HE.SHE.THEY Announce
Pride 2020 Livestream
Beatport teams up with HE.SHE.THEY for a Pride 2020 livestream to celebrate queer community's integral role in dance music culture....
24 Jun Experts Pick the Top 5 VSTs for Under $200
We speak to TOKiMONSTA, Infected Mushroom, Claude VonStroke, Carl Cox, and dela Moon about their favorite VSTs that won't break the bank....
23 Jun Giorgia Angiuli: “It Needs to be Magic, Always”
Giorgia Angiuli dives into her distinct musical approach and her neverending quest for finding magic in the studio....
23 Jun Beatport Launches new Organic House/Downtempo Genre
Beatport is launching a new Organic House/Downtempo genre — a new space dedicated to deeper, slower, and more meditative shades of house....
19 Jun On Our Radar: June 2020
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....
19 Jun The Best Deep House On Beatport You May Have Missed
We sort through some of the best deep house tracks you may have missed this month on Beatport with FYI Chris, Tigerskin, Kapote, and more....
17 Jun Beatport Hype: Nerang Recordings
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16 Jun Cover Story: DJ Rush is a True Original, and an Entertainer of the Highest Calibre
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...
12 Jun The Best House On Beatport You May Have Missed
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....
10 Jun The Legacy of Sweet Pussy Pauline: Iconic, Explicit, and Sadly Forgotten
Get to know Sweet Pussy Pauline: the vocalist whose wit and attitude has made her one of dance music’s most influential voices....
09 Jun Watch Charlotte de Witte Livestream from a Medieval Castle
Belgian techno star Charlotte de Witte gives us a taste of her hometown with a stunning livestream from the top of a medieval castle....
09 Jun Winners of the Beatport Producer Challenge Announced
We present the top 10 winners of the Beatport Producer Challenge with tracks representing each of Beatport's best selling genres....
09 Jun Label of the Month: Drumcode
We investigate how Adam Beyer's imprint and techno empire, Drumcode, has created a lasting legacy that stretches far beyond the dancefloor....
05 Jun Do You Want to Kickstart Your DJ Career with Tomorrowland?
Read our interview with Fedde Le Grand to find out how you could play at Tomorrowland 2021 with The Sound of Tomorrow DJ competition! ...
05 Jun The Best Tech House On Beatport You May Have Missed
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...
05 Jun Music at Home: Agoria
Agoria talks the tracks and documentaries that are getting him through quarantine....
04 Jun Koloah’s Track-by-Track Guide to the Kyiv Underground
Kyiv-based DJ-producer Koloah guides us through the exciting underground productions coming out of the Ukrainian capital....
29 May The Best Techno On Beatport You Might Have Missed
We highlight some of the best techno tracks to hit Beatport in May 2020. Featuring: Donato Dozzy, Zenker Brothers, STL, Skudge, and more....
29 May Listen To Giorgia Angiuli’s
Collaborative Isolation Project, “UNITED”
Giorgia Angiuli has pieced together a collaborative track with fan-submitted samples to help raise money for the Italian Red Cross. Listen here. ...
27 May Plugged In: Hannes Bieger
Europe's most in-demand mixing engineer, Hannes Bieger, takes us on an exclusive studio tour and shares musings about his sonic philosophy....
27 May Tinlicker Serve Up a Towering Mix of Deep House, Trance, and Progressive
Anjunabeats duo Tinlicker deliver a superb hour-long mix while discussing their rise to stardom, namesake and more....
26 May Introducing: Magit Cacoon, The Israeli Artist Who Connects Cultures And Blurs Boundaries
With releases on Crosstown Rebels, Diynamic and DGTL, the rising Isreali artist Magit Cacoon is bringing harmonius sounds to the Middle East....
20 May Future Roots Forever: How LA’s DUBLAB Revolutionized Online Community Radio
For over 20 years, LA's pioneering online radio station, dublab, has been broadcasting cutting-edge music on the web. We hear their story....
19 May Cover Story: Red Axes, Rock & Rollers With a Disco Soul
Tel-Aviv duo Red Axes' unusually charismatic and complex dance music direction is taking listeners on an unforgettable psychedelic ride....
18 May Beatport Hype: SubVision
Mark Reeve delivers a gripping mix and discusses both the ethos and future of his SubVision imprint for our Hype Label of the Month feature....
14 May Five Experts Pick The Best Studio Monitors, Whatever Your Sound
We ask a variety of producers and experts to offer their advice, earned over decades, for the best studio monitors whatever your sound....
12 May An Unprotected Interview With Partiboi69
A rare interview with one of dance music's funniest and most notorious electro DJs, Partiboi69. ...
12 May Label of the Month: Anjunabeats
Celebrating its 20-year-anniversary, we detail the story of Anjunabeats and its journey to becoming one of dance music's most popular labels....
11 May On Our Radar: May 2020
We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for May 2020: PILO, 29 Palms, Klein Zage SIDEPIECE, and La La....
08 May Maribou State: The Five Records That Changed The Way We Make Music
The sublime UK duo Maribou State hand over detailed notes about the five tracks that have had the biggest impact on their production process....
08 May HONOR x Beatport Present A #MusicInWorldOut Virtual House Party
Beatport is teaming up with the trendsetting tech brand HONOR for a virtual house party livestream to celebrate the new HONOR Magic Earbuds....
07 May Opinion: 5 Ways Dance Music Should Radically Change After Coronavirus
We outline five steps that fans and the industry must take to preserve the electronic music scene during and after this global pandemic....
30 Apr ReConnect Returns With A Special
Drum & Bass Edition
The third official ReConnect livestream will feature 14-hour of nonstop drum & bass madness on Saturday, May 2, 2020....
29 Apr The Best Drum & Bass on Beatport This Month
We highlight the top performing drum & bass tracks on Beatport in April, 2020, featuring: Kasra, Ray Keith, Clipz, Wingz, S.P.Y, & more....
27 Apr Berlin Club IPSE Damaged in Fire
The well-established clubbing destination IPSE, located in Berlin's Kreuzberg neighborhood, caught fire without warning early Monday on April 27, 2020....
27 Apr Music at Home: Claptone
House music mysterioso, Claptone, shares a handpicked playlist of tracks that he's rediscovered during his time in isolation....
24 Apr Critical Music’s Rising Star, Particle, Delivers an Atomic
Drum & Bass Mix
Essential drum & bass imprint Critical Music shows off the blaring sound of the genre's newest prodigy, Particle....
21 Apr Iceland’s Best Dance Tracks, According To GusGus
Hailing from Iceland, lauded electronic act GusGus discuss the origin of their country's rave scene and pick their favorite Icelandic productions....
20 Apr Beats In School: Season Two Wrap-Up
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....
17 Apr Set Times Announced For Beatport’s 36-Hour Livestream, Reconnect
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....
15 Apr 10 Years After Breaking Through, Eats Everything is Feeling More Creative and Honest Than Ever
Bristol's very own Eats Everything is our Artist of the Month for April 2020. Here, he gets personal and introspective like never before. ...
08 Apr On Our Radar: April 2020
We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for April 2020: Sepehr, Raven, Lighght, Sara Landry, and Selective Response....
07 Apr Forgotten Artifacts: The Wizardry Behind Patrick Holland’s Waldorf Micro Q
Canadian artist Patrick Holland (FKA Project Pablo) shows love to one of his favorite synths in his studio, the Waldorf Micro Q....
07 Apr Label of the Month: Critical Music
Beatport selects Critical Music — one the most essential drum & bass outfits in the UK — as its Label of the Month for April, 2020....
03 Apr The 10 Dance Tracks That Changed Demuja’s Life
Austrain deep house don Demuja gets nostalgic with 10 tracks from his past as an all-night DJ in the bars of Salzburg. ...
02 Apr Giorgia Angiuli Wants You To Help Make A Track For COVID-19 Relief
Italian instrumentalist Giorgia Angiuli launches a UNITED and public audio collaboration to raise money for WHO's COVID-19 Response Fund....
01 Apr A Musical Guide To The Athens Underground in 10 Tracks
Greek imprint Trial & Error's head honcho Marios ‘bonebrokk’ Naris show us 10 of his favorite club tracks by Athenian artists....
26 Mar NYC’s Dave + Sam Offer a Soulful and Empowering Mix For These Chaotic Times
NYC duo Dave + Sam ready their debut album on Classic Music Company with a scintillating mix of old gems and unheard treasures....
25 Mar The Orb Pick 10 Tracks That Inspired Their New Album
Alex Paterson of The Orb compiles an eclectic list of tracks that influenced his group's new record, 'Abolition Of The Royal Familia'....
25 Mar Bicep Return to Ninja Tune With Euphoric New Single, “Atlas”
Bicep return to Ninja Tune for their first piece of original music since 2018's Rain EP with the euphoric new single, "Atlas"....
24 Mar Beatport’s 24-Hour Live Stream Extended to 33 Hours: See Extra Set Times
On March 27, Beatport Live will host a 24-hour stream featuring 24 top-selling artists from various locations around the globe....
23 Mar Introducing: Hyperaktivist, the Venezuelan Selector Using ’90s Principles to Reunite the Dance Floor
Hyperaktivist's dancefloor rituals are the stuff of legend in the Berlin underground, but her reach extends much further. John Thorp discovers how this Venezuelan up-and-comer has been slowly changing the scene for the better. ...
20 Mar (Re)Discover The UK Funky Sound In Six Tracks
To mark the launch of Beatport’s new UK funky sub-genre, we take a look at six essential tracks that define this crucial underground sound. ...
18 Mar 300 Quarantined On-Site At Tribal Gathering Festival In Panama
After declaring a national emergency due to Coronavirus, Panama has ordered vistors of Tribal Gathering festival to stay on-site....
17 Mar The 5 Best Sets From CRSSD Spring 2020
We take a look back at our five favorite sets from the Spring 2020 edition of San Diego's beloved CRSSD Festival....
13 Mar Forgotten Artifacts: Purple Disco Machine’s Expansive Roland JX-3P
Disco house kingpin Purple Disco Machine tells us how the bright and banging sound of his favorite synth, the analogue Roland JX-3P....
10 Mar PAX: 10 Huge Tracks That Drive Their DJ Sets
As they prepare for their 2020 US Tour, house and techno duo PAX settle on the 10 mainstay records that drive their dancefloor experience....
07 Mar Meet The Women Of Beatport: Part One
We celebrate International Women's Day with six female Beatport employees who discuss their jobs and promoting diversity within their fields. ...
06 Mar UMEK Picks The Best in Peak Time, Driving and Hard Techno
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06 Mar Mikey Lion Gets Loud With His Favorite Hip Hop-Inspired House Tracks
Desert Hearts' head-honcho Mikey Lion gets loud with 10 of his favorite tracks that bring a hip-hop attitude to house-oriented dancefloors....
06 Mar On Our Radar: March
We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for March 2020: Gigsta, Tomás Urquieta, Joseph Ashworth, Saint Thomas LeDoux, and Mesmé....
03 Mar Label of the Month: Classic Music Company
We get the inside story behind one of house music's most accomplished imprints. ...
03 Mar Renowned Italian Club Cocoricò
Will Reopen Next Month
Following its closure in June 2019 after a 30-year-run, the famous club in Rimini, Italy, returns as Le Cocorico Riccione (AKA Cocco)....
28 Feb The Best of Phantasy Sound’s Back Catalogue
We dive into 10 tracks from Phantasy Sound back catalogue, including label founder Erol Alkan, with Daniel Avery, Terr, Red Axes and more. ...
25 Feb Meet Denise Rabe: Berlin’s Beloved Techno Fabulist
Stroboscopic Artefacts artist Denise Rabe provides us with a one-hour mix and discusses her mythological approach to the world of techno....
25 Feb Introducing: DJs Pareja
Following two decades at the top of the Buenos Aires underground scene, DJs Pareja are finally making a name across Europe and the world....
19 Feb MJ Cole Selects His Top 10 Neo-Classical Tunes
MJ Cole explores the subtle electronics and luxurious string arrangements of his 10 favorite pieces of neo-classical music....
14 Feb On Our Radar: February
We take a closer look at five up-and-coming artists who are on our radar for February 2020: Otik, S Ruston, Jad & The, EFFY and OK Williams....
12 Feb Plugged In: Lady Starlight
In our third episode of Plugged In, NYC techno veteran Lady Starlight shows off the raw power and clever functionality of her modular setup....
12 Feb Beatport Hype: [IDEA]
Beatport spotlights Elliot Adamson's explosive [IDEA] imprint as its Hype label of the month for February 2020....
11 Feb Forgotten Artifacts: The Rectangular Excellence of Lauer’s Yamaha TQ5
A lover of cool presets and FM synths that look like answering machines, Lauer shows us his appreciation for the Yamaha TQ5....
09 Feb Label of the Month:
Stroboscopic Artefacts
We profile Lucy's Stroboscopic Artefacts, which celebrated 10 years in 2019, and has remained one of techno's most daring imprints....
06 Feb Jan Blomqvist: Live Wires
We catch up with German live electronic virtuoso, Jan Blomqvist....
06 Feb Illyus & Barrientos Get Glamorous With Their Top 10 Diva House Tracks
Illyus & Barrientos highlight 10 of their favorite vocal anthems that define the unapologetically feel-good genre of diva house....
31 Jan Forgotten Artifacts: Scuba On His Beloved Moogerfooger MF-104M
Hotflush Recordings label boss Scuba on his favorite piece of vintage gear in his studio — the Moogerfooger-104M analog delay pedal....
29 Jan Introducing: Yu Su
By consistently subverting expectations, China's Yu Su is redefining what electronic music from her home country sounds like. We hear her story so far. ...
28 Jan Meet Lobster Theremin’s Maruwa: Russia’s Newest Rave Ambassador
One of Lobster Theremin's most promising new talents, Saint Petersburg-based DJ and producer, Maruwa serves up a motley mix of potent dancefloor tracks and discusses her process, influences, and plans for the future....
28 Jan The 5 Live Acts Jan Blomqvist is Most Excited About in 2020
Following his band's Audi x Beatport performance in the Austrian Alps, Jan Blomqvist selects the five live electronic acts that he is most excited to see in 2020....
27 Jan Detroit Swindle: Life On Top
With their hit-making imprint and globe-trotting tour schedule, Detroit Swindle are fast becoming house music royalty. We hear their story so far....
24 Jan Will Clarke’s Five Favorite Opening and Closing Tracks
To celebrate the launch of his brand new All We Have Is Now imprint and his forthcoming Open-to-Close tour, Will Clarke shares 10 tracks that he loves to use when both opening and closing one of his legendary sets....
22 Jan Top 5 Biggest Announcements From NAMM 2020
We highlight our five favorite pieces of cutting-edge music tech and gear from NAMM 2020....
22 Jan The Colour-Coded Perfection of BEC’s Moog Matriarch
Studio Dispatch explores the personal relationship between artists and the gear that informs their sound. This month, techno dynamo BEC pours over the Moog Matriarch's slick looks and intuitive design....
17 Jan A Definitive Guide to Norway’s Early Techno Era
We look at tracks that defined Norway’s ‘90s techno scene, and helped pave the way for artists like Röyksopp, Todd Terje, and Lindstrøm....
15 Jan Beatport Hype: Warehouse Music
Beatport highlights Mella Dee's propulsive Warehouse Music imprint as its Hype label of the month for January 2020...
14 Jan Label of the Month: Lobster Theremin
For our first label of the month, we hear the history behind one of the UK's most influential modern imprints, Lobster Theremin....
10 Jan Win Synths, Software, And TONS Of Other DJ Gear During Our 24-Hour Livestream
Win gear from Pioneer, Native Instruments, Allen & Heath, AiAiAi, Cubase, Shure, Subpac, Roli, and more during our 24-hour ReConnect stream....
10 Jan An Expert’s Guide To Choosing The Best Headphones
We spoke to four DJs and one tech expert to help you find the best headphones for your money....
20 Dec Celebrating 50 Years of the Amen Break
We pay homage to the Amen Break — an essential 50-year-old drum sample that was instrumental in altering the history of hip-hop and electronic music....
11 Dec Charlotte de Witte: “It’s The Best Job In The World. But For Every Upside, There’s A Downside.”
The Belgian techno superstar discusses her relentless touring schedule, running a music label, and the adverse effects of a large social media presence...
11 Dec Behind The Beat: Staff Picks 2019
With Behind the Beat, we get to know the real people behind Beatport. For our first installment, we meet Beatport’s expert curation team and hear their top tracks of 2019....
05 Dec The First-Ever MEETSSS Was A Resounding Success
shesaid.so sets up a three-day conference on collaboration, diversity, inclusion and growth for female-identifying professionals in the music industry...
05 Dec Beatport Podcast:
Ben Rau
The notoriously friendly Inkal boss gets candid about ghostwriting, mental health, production strategies and so much more....
04 Dec Forgotten Artifacts: TERR’s Gritty and Sweet TR-606
Phantasy Sound rising star TERR discusses her love for the classic yet underappreciated TR-606's synth and its unusual sounds....
04 Dec Maxim Lany: Three Tips For Working With Ableton Live 10 Suite
In December's edition of Digging DAW, Armada's Maxim Lany shares his top production tips for working in Ableton Live 10 Suite. ...
03 Dec DJ Hazard Picks The 5 Most Important Tracks of His Career
With the release of "Far Fetched," drum & bass veteran DJ Hazard walks us through his discography and highlights five of his most essential productions. ...