17 Aug Playlist of the Week: Klaudia Gawlas
German DJ/producer Klaudia Gawlas showcases her tough-as-nails techno sound for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
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.
German DJ/producer Klaudia Gawlas showcases her tough-as-nails techno sound for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
In association with Black Artist Database, Beatport gets to know Black Rave Culture — the Washington D.C. trio championing the dynamic and vital spirit of Black dance music....
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Hot Since 82 returns to his Knee Deep In Sound label with a slick tech house rework of Bell Biv DeVoe's '90s R&B classic, "Poison."...
Circus Recordings boss Yousef teams up with vocalist Afronaut Zu to release a soaring and cinematic dance floor single, "Learn To Fly."...
Beatport chats with Nifra, Courtesy, and Jan Johnston about the history of the male-dominated trance music scene and bringing greater female representation to the genre....
Brazil's techno hitmaker Victor Ruiz hits us with a selection of his most treasured tracks for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Beatport brings a stellar lineup of special guests and speakers to its first-ever ReConnect Summit — taking place in NYC on Sept. 21st & 22nd....
Dance music sensation Honey Dijon sits down with Beatport to discuss her clubland origins, her forthcoming 'Black Girl Magic' album, and more....
Underground dance music stalwart Mall Grab delivers his 13-track debut album, 'What I Breathe' — out now via Looking For Trouble....
Matador presents his first-ever masterclass with Aulart — featuring a detailed track walkthrough of his new track "Eternity (feat. Braev)."...
The prolific drum & bass act A.M.C hits us with some of his best high-powered dance floor weapons for Beatport's Playlist of the Week. ...
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
The first-ever Beatport ReConnect Summit has announced its first wave of speakers, including Richie Hawtin, A-Trak, UNIIQU3, and more....
Beatport chats with techno icon Jeff Mills to learn more about the cosmic ethos and sound behind his new label, The Escape Velocity....
Black Artist Database is taking over as beatportal's guest editor this August. B.A.D co-founder NIKS outlines what's to come....
French dance music maven Matt Sassari links with Green Velvet to kick off his freshly minted SASS imprint with the track "Dance Or Die."...
Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL announce a full 14-track 'Surrender Remixes' album with the Adriatique remix of their track "On My Knees."...
At just 21 years old, Beatport Next artist Emily Nash is blazing new trails for the next generation of club enthusiasts in the UK and abroad....
The hotly-tipped UK artist Chloé Robinson teams up with DJ ADHD for her debut single, "Steamin" — out now via Pretty Weird Records....
The enigmatic Afro House star Hyenah treats us to some of their best futuristic and euphoric house burners for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Beatport looks back on 15 years of dance floor excellence with Piston Recordings — Portugal's essential independent dance music imprint....
Beatport links up with the unstoppable UK drum & bass achiever 1991 to discuss his dynamic debut album, 'Odyssey.'...
Piano house star LP Giobbi chats with Beatport about growing up on The Grateful Dead, fighting for gender equality in music, partying with Daft Punk and more....
Electronic music icon Dubfire has announced that he will release his debut album, 'EVOLV,' on October 14th via his SCI+TEC imprint....
With full approval from David Morales himself, Jonas Blue brings his joyful remix of the club anthem "Needin' U" into 2022....
Beatport Next artist 8Kays is bringing the beauty and glory of Ukraine's dance music scene to the rest of the world....
Poland's prolific house music duo Catz 'n Dogz take on Beatport's Playlist of the Week with a spectacular selection of tracks....
Beatport checks out six fantastic artists that are On Our Radar in the month of July: Prom Night, Mark Blair, Nicky Elisabeth, Desiree, Surusinghe, and Lolu Menayed....
Beatport sits down for a rare interview with musical polymath Objekt to discuss his production methods, post-lockdown clubland, and his latest EP....
Belgian techno trailblazer Amelie Lens has dropped a brand new EP titled 'In My Mind' via her Lenske imprint....
Sebastien Leger debuts on Anjunabeats with his remix of Above & Beyond and anamē's anthemic tune, "Gratitude (feat. Marty Longstaff)."...
Bass music kingpin Zero puts together an adrenaline-fuelled selection of dance floor belters for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Los Angeles-based artist Nala drops launches her new femme-dominated label, Mi Domina, with 'Get Familiar' EP alongside E.R.N.E.S.T.O....
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed dance / electro pop tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
Beatport launches its new film series, 'Off the Record,' with a powerful documentary on Ukrainian DJ and label owner Nastia....
Beatport Hype celebrates Pride 2022 with one of the queer underground's most essential collectives and imprints, HE.SHE.THEY....
The dynamic duo Black Girl / White Girl explains how Paranoid London and their "no-nonsense attitude" has helped drive their musical growth....
UK artist Wax Wings shares some of his best dark electronic inspirations from the underworld via Beatport's Playlist of the Week. ...
Get to know SyRan, the UK-based drum & bass duo who are the newest members of Andy C's RAM Records family....
We get to know Gene On Earth, the Berlin-based California native hitting his stride on the dance floor with a superior sound all his own....
German techno don Ben Klock teams up with Berlin's up-and-coming analogue wunderkind Fadi Mohem on 'Klockworks 34.'...
We catch up with Dutch DJ and producer Chris Stussy, who'll be releasing his first solo EP on his own Up The Stuss record label since 2020. ...
London DJ/producer Anna Wall celebrates her new Lobster Theremin EP with some dance floor favorites for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
For June’s Pride Cover Story, we meet Irish DJ & producer Cormac, one of the queer underground’s most important artists....
Beatport checks out six talented LGBTQ+ acts for our Pride 2022 edition of On Our Radar: Sister Zo, OLAN, Lupe, Baby Weight, Maara, and MPHD....
Beatport will host its first-ever ReConnect Summit in Brooklyn, New York, in September 2022 — featuring live performances, immersive experiences, and talks from industry thought leaders....
What is deep reggaetón? We explore the roots of the genre, which has steadily become one of the underground's freshest sounds....
UK artist Just Her celebrates Pride 2022 with a stirring and euphoric selection of tunes for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Women's dance music collective Lady Of The House launch a new record label with a production competition for women and non-binary producers....
French house music stalwart Baccus delivers his slamming 'Don't Mind Me' EP via his Groovytude Records imprint....
Tokyo's rising techno enforcer and Beatport Next artist Risa Taniguchi delivers a commanding 'This Guy' EP — out now via Kneaded Pains....
With their intoxicating mix of live instrumentation and DJing, Italian duo Gioli & Assia have taken the world by storm. We hear their story....
German techno sensation Boris Brejcha returns to his Fckng Serious label after a four-year hiatus with his 'Up Down Jumper' EP....
Techno luminary Enrico Sangiuliano launches his new 10-chapter record label, NINETOZERO, with the four-track 'Silence' EP....
Beatport is proud to announce a collaboration with Technopol, the largest and most prominent association for electronic music in France. ...
NYC-based artists CID and Westend score a Beatport Number 1 with their high-powered tech house tune, "Let Me Take You."...
Progressive house kingpin Spencer Brown serves up a distinctive and diverse list of dance floor weapons for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Check out the winning remixes of J. Worra's "You," which was reworked as part of the 23by23 remix contest with Australian label Club Sweat....
We sat down for a conversation with drum & bass royalty Andy C, whose fabled RAM Records — Beatport's Label of the Month — turns 30 this year....
We dig into the nocturnal sound of the up-and-coming Dutch imprint, The Myth of NYX — our Beatport Hype Label of the Month....
Amsterdam-based deep tech maestro Luuk van Dijk takes us on a tour of Amsterdam's dance floors with 10 essential cuts....
LA-based artist Le Youth has dropped his highly-anticipated debut album 'Reminders' on Lane 8's This Never Happened....
Beatport announces the acquisition of LabelRadar — the streamlined music demo submission platform for artists, labels, and publishers....
Dutch dance music act and Afterlife affiliate Colyn is melodic house & techno’s newest star. Beatport learns how it all began....
Brazilian dance floor dynamo Alok gives us a taste of his high-powered "future-tech" sound via Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Beatport Next artist 8Kays teams up with Colombian act Hotmode for a powerful new release titled 'Subway To Berlin' — out now via Radikon....
Berlin-based dance music icon Honey Dijon drops a new and euphoric single via Classic Music Company, "Love Is A State Of Mind."...
Successfully bridgeing the gap between dance and live music, we speak to the Danish trio WhoMadeWho about their new album, 'UUUU,' and more....
Beatport's On Our Radar series checks out six fantastic artists that are making waves in the month of May: Beatport checks out six fantastic artists that are On Our Radar: Josh Baker, RONA, Lucas Alexander, Melle Brown, Joplyn, Generali Minerali....
Nia Archives and Watch The Ride team up on the intergenerational jungle roller "Mash Up The Dance" — available exclusively on Beatport....
After a six-year hiatus, Moderat make a triumphant return with their fourth studio album, 'More D4TA' — out now via Monkeytown Records....
Beatport Sounds launches with ‘The Fundamentals of Techno’ — a new sample pack filled with peak-time dance floor inspiration from pioneering DJ/producer, UMEK....
Beatport and Loopcloud launch a new sample pack label with exclusive offerings from some of the world's leading producers, Beatport Sounds....
Despite his humble origins, today Jamie Jones — Beatport's Artist of the Month — is one of the biggest stars in dance music. We learn about his wild, incredible rise to fame....
Los Angeles-based DJ/producer and Dirtybird favorite Nala serves up some of her spiciest dance floor gems for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
With over 1,900 submissions, Tiësto and Beatport's label partners have picked the winners of our Global "The Motto" Remix Challenge....
Yousef returns to his globally revered Circus Recordings imprint for his first release of 2022, "Wildside."...
English bass music duo Koven select some of their favorite orchestral drum & bass tunes for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Harold Heath chats with Geoff Kirkwood (aka Man Power) to learn about the sound and ethos behind Me Me Me — Beatport's Label of the Month....
In partnership with the Black Artist Database, Madzadza Miya charts the history and explosive rise of the South African-born sound, Amapiano....
Today, Beatport is proud to announce the addition of a new genre to our store: Amapiano — the South African-born genre that's gone from local trend to global phenomenon. ...
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed melodic house & techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
We catch up with drum & bass stalwart Benny L to learn more about the launch of his new TrES-2b imprint and its debut single, "Alchemy."...
Kasra's pivotal Critical Music imprint celebrates two decades of drum & bass excellence with '20 Years Of Underground Sonics.'...
Beatport has teamed up with Pete Tong to announce the launch of the brand new education initiative, the Pete Tong DJ Academy....
We chat with Krakow-based DJ/producer Deas, whose triumphant debut on Chris Liebing’s CLR has ushered in a new era for the imprint....
French house and techno don Shonky shares tracks by some of his biggest influences for Beatport’s Playlist of the Week....
We get to know Beatport Next artist Nikki Nair, whose high-octane breakbeat and electro cuts have made him a standout....
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We learn the story behind Fur Coat's reputable melodic house & techno imprint, Oddity Records — Beatport's Hype Label of the Month....
Kerri Chandler has announced the first details of his first album in 14 years, 'Spaces and Places' — set to drop via his Kaos Theory label in October of 2022....
We catch up with Italian producer and DJ Piero Pirupa, whose Pink Floyd-sampling “We Don’t Need” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
Beatport traces the history and evolution of Bou, the top-selling artist who is quickly becoming the UK’s brightest star in drum & bass....
We sit down with tech house hitmaker Matt Sassari to discuss his new Intro The Groove sample pack — available now via Loopmasters....
Revered Australian DJ/producer HAAi kicks over some of her best dance floor gems for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Beatport chats with Studio Barnhus' Axel Boman to discover the creative process behind his double album drop, 'Luz' and 'Quest For Fire.'...
Our expert curation team picks some of Beatport's best new Electro tracks, featuring: Terra Form, Nite Fleit, Amadeezy, Arm Record, Ian DPM, Hermeth, Bianca Oblivion, and Luen....
German producer-engineer-live artist Hannes Bieger takes on Balance Music's long-running 'Balance Presents' mix and compilation series. ...
UK house music hitmaker Biscits arrives on Defected's D4 D4NCE label for the first time with a new and hefty club single, "The Judge." ...
Asia has long been a hotbed for house and techno talent. We trace 10 artists from across the continent, including India, Thailand, Japan and Bali, who are making huge waves in 2022....
Renowned DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jimi Jules shares some of his favourite tracks with Beatport's Playlist of the Week...
Beatport's On Our Radar series checks out six emerging acts making waves in the month of April: AK SPORTS, Sputnik One, Henri Bergmann, Crate Classics, Lila Tirando a Violeta, and QRTR....
Nicky Romero celebrates 10 years of his Protocol Recordings label with 10 special tracks that defined the imprint's decade....
Beatport talks about family, fame, and never-ending after parties with one of the biggest DJs in the world, Vintage Culture....
We get to know Beatport Next artist Amémé, the West African-born musician whose Afro house productions have set the world alight....
Carl Cox and Fatboy Slim have teamed up for a new banger called "Speed Trials on Acid" — available exclusively on Beatport....
We meet the winners of the Beatport & Microsoft Surface Originals² Remix Competition, who will perform in Ibiza during this year's International Music Summit....
We speak to techno mainstay Chris Liebing about the triumphant return of his CLR imprint — Beatport's Label of the Month. ...
Chevry Agency introduces its freshly minted Chevry Records imprint with a stunning 13-track compilation, 'The Great Meeting.'...
Our expert curation team picks the best new Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass tracks on Beatport w/ Justin Jay, Nikki Nair, Pete Cannon, and more....
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed drum & bass tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
From DIY performances to TikTok virality, these six young artists prove that there are more ways than ever to launch your music career in 2022....
Canadian DJ/producer Aquarian explains how Objekt and his "wizard-like" compositions continue to encourage his musical growth....
Switzerland's melodic deep house muse Nora En Pure transports us to that golden hour on the dance floor with some of her best set selections for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
With releases by Joseph Capriati, Paco Osuna, Ramone Tapia and Davide Squillace, Analytic Trail is techno royalty, and our Hype Label of the Month....
Beatport Next artist Jaden Thompson links up with Seth Troxler for a techy, house-driven banger on Crosstown Rebels, 'Talking Walls.'...
We catch up with Bass Coast Festival co-founder The Librarian, whose miss u EP channels everything we missed about the dance floor....
Birmingham DJ/producer Fleur Shore walks us through her favorite '90s and contemporary house bangers for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Israeli club veteran Eli Nissan discusses Tel Aviv’s underground scene, his sound, and how he first got linked up with Guy J’s Lost & Found....
In just a few short years, Beatport Next artist Nia Archives has become a pioneer in the jungle scene, pushing the envelope for black women the world over. Becca Inglis hears her story so far....
Brazilian hit-maker Vintage Culture teams up with Faithless lyricist Maxi Jazz for a Beatport Exclusive that's sure to cause a commotion. ...
Jackin House expert Demuir picks some of the genre's best tracks on Beatport, with: Barney Osborn, DJ Sneak, Jason Hodges, Dave Clarke & more....
We catch up with Chicago's John Summit, whose latest track for Defected, "La Danza," has climbed to Beatport's overall top spot....
Bristolian experimental club artist LCY discusses the futuristic concepts that inspired their new Loopmasters sample pack, Bionic Autonomy....
Beatport checks out six emerging artists that are On Our Radar: Kim Anh, Sylvere, Marhu, Giulia Tess, Chloé Caillet, Hassan Abou Alam....
Legendary French DJ and producer Kittin digs deep into Beatport's back catalogues for her Playlist of the Week. ...
We speak to Sydney Blu about her ongoing campaign to sign more women, trans and non-binary producers to dance music labels....
Enter the remix contest for "The Motto" by Tiësto for the chance to win a release on Atlantic Records, a $10,000 prize pack, and more....
We sit down with Cinthie, the Berlin-based Renaissance woman whose career in house music is one of a kind. ...
Our expert curation team brings you the best new dubstep tracks on Beatport, featuring: Ohmie, Sharks, Akeos, Jessica Audiffred, and more....
Radio Slave and DJ Hell combine forces as RADIO HELL for a stomping new two-track release, out now via MISBHV Recordings....
Top-selling John Summit returns to Beatport's number one house music label, Defected, for his latest hit, "La Danza."...
L.A.'s J. Worra shares the house and techno tracks that are currently smashing it on her tour for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Alice Austin meets Eli & Fur, who discuss their debut album, Found in the Wild, the dangers of touring, and taking it slow. ...
EE x Beatport Presents Parallel takes over Temple Arches in Leeds with Rudimental, Arielle Free, Manami, and Junior Simb on March 17th, 2022....
NY-born, Berlin-based house legend Fred P takes us on a tour through the best of the Japanese house music scene....
With tracks from Paul Johnson, Kerri Chandler, Amy Dabbs, and Josh Caffe, London's Eliza Rose offers a joyful, soulful Playlist of the Week. ...
Beatport talks to Israel's Guy J about the ten-year-anniversary of his progressive house juggernaut of a label, Lost & Found....
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
Venerated drum & bass producers Break and Total Science have teamed up for a new label, Triii Audio. Listen to the debut release here....
Check out some of the best new minimal / deep tech tracks on Beatport, featuring: Rich NxT, Wyatt Marshall, Jesse Maas, DJOKO, and more....
Chicago's celebrated house music vocalist Robert Owens digs into his new acapellas sample pack for Loopmasters, The Voice of House Music....
Meet James Harcourt, the veteran melodic house & techno artist making waves on Parquet Recordings — our Label of the Month for Feb. 2022....
Beatport announces the acquisition of ampsuite — a fully integrated music royalty accounting, label management, and promotional system for record labels and distributors....
We catch up with gqom royalty DJ Lag to discuss his debut album, Meeting With The King, which he’s been working on for more than two years....
LA-based melodic house prodigy Cassian digs into the best releases from his favourite producers for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Maceo Plex, Dubfire, Patrice Bäumel, Mind Against, Roman Flügel, and Boris Brejcha have also been tapped for remixes. ...
Parisian-Malaysian DJ and label owner RONI drops a stunning nine-track V/A compilation titled 'Transnaturel' via her Nehza Records imprint....
In just a few years, Ace Aura has become one of the US bass scene's most popular and innovative forces. Jordan Mafi learns his story so far. ...
With Role Models, we speak to today's hottest acts to learn about the musicians who inspired them. This time, Meg Ward talks Moby....
The Beatport curation team brings you the best new dance / electro pop tracks, featuring Emily Nash, Axis, BYOR, Marc Benjamin, and more....
Brazilian dance music superstar Vintage Culture drops his brand new single, "Amanhã" — out now via Cercle Records....
Dance System and his label partner Sophie Glynne share the vision and sound behind their boisterous imprint, System Records....
Beatport's On Our Radar series checks out six fantastic artists that are making waves in the month of February: Monophonik, Junior Simba, Papa Khan, AZO, Mizeyesis, :3ION....
Beatport checks out some of the best deals from the Plugin Boutique 10-year anniversary sale — offering over 35 plugins for only $10 apiece....
T. Williams serves up a selection of tracks he collected during his last North American Tour for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
In our cover story interview, the German house and techno artist opens up about his experiences with Ayahuasca, the "nightmare" of becoming a legacy DJ, his new HALO concept, much more. ...
Beatport Next artist Nikki Nair embarks on a new chapter of musical exploration with his n goes to infinity label's debut single, "step 2."...
Beatport and Carl Craig celebrate Black History Month 2022 with All Black Digital — highlighting 28 tracks from extraordinary Black artists....
Beatport chats with Fort Romeau to learn about his new and heartening studio album, 'Beings of Light' — out now via Ghostly International....
Drum & bass all-star Bou delivers a sultry remix of High Contrast's "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" — out now via Highly Contrasting....
The dynamic UK DJ/producer Cassy shows off her love for the "world in-between" house and techno with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Sama' Abdulhadi's charitable event series 'Bring Back Beirut' will travel Europe to help raise funds for Lebanon's current economic crisis....
Search for new music from anywhere and organize your playlists on the go with the Beatport Mobile App — now available for all Android devices....
We meet Roland Clark, the voice behind many of house music's most iconic hits, who is Beatport's Artist of the Month for January 2022....
Danish/Egyptian DJ, producer, and vocalist Ashibah seeks out the melodies that make her tick for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
Four winners will take home a massive prize pack and be flown to IMS Ibiza to perform a four-person B2B set alongside Gioli & Assia using the Beatport DJ app optimized for touchscreen on Microsoft Surface....
Beatport talks to Parquet Recordings co-founder Solee about his label’s origins and its 15-year melodic house and techno legacy....
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
Iconic American DJ/producer David Morales hooks up with Beatport to discuss his first album in a decade, 'Life Is A Song.'...
DJ Fresh teams up with Buunshin to mark the return of his celebrated Breakbeat Kaos label with 'Dancing In The Dark.'...