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....
21 Jan Beatport Partners With Duploc, the Dubstep Specialists
Beatport is pleased to announce a new partnership with Duploc.com — one of the world's foremost tastemakers in "real dubstep" and "140 BPM culture."...
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 An Expert’s Guide To Choosing The Best Headphones
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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
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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. ...