29 Sep Odd Mob & OMNOM Score a Beatport Number 1 with “Losing Control”
We speak with Australian artist Odd Mob and LA-based talent OMNOM whose collaborative tech house stomper "Losing Control" has just hit Beatport's overall top spot....
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Cameron Holbrook
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.
26 Sep Hype Label of the Month: SHÈN Recordings
Beatport shines a spotlight on the meteoric rise of Franky Wah's brilliant and blissed-out SHÈN Recordings imprint....
26 Sep Introducing: Y U QT
UK duo Y U QT details their journey from being inseparable childhood pals to becoming one of the UK club scene's most energetic pairings....
21 Sep Producer Spotlight: Yousef
UK House legend Yousef shares stories from his inspiring career, and the making of his new Beatport Sounds sample pack, 'Circus House Music.'...
20 Sep Playlist of the Week: Airod
French techno don Airod treats us to some bone-chilling, high-octane dance floor weapons for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
20 Sep Meet Beatport’s New Central & South American Ambassadors (Pt. 1)
Beatport welcomes its new Central & South American Ambassadors: Brenda M, Andre Bass, Mike Jaguar, Majo Orellana, Nicolle Meng and Maria The Grace....
15 Sep Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: September 2023
Beatport checks out six emerging artists that are On Our Radar this September: Acutek, Makez, Bae Blade, Amal Nemer, zorenLo, Blanka Barbara....
14 Sep The Best Tracks of ARC Festival 2023 (DJ Selects)
Legendary Chicago players Gene Farris, DJ Lady D, Hiroko Yamamura, and more select their best tracks from their sets at ARC Festival 2023....
13 Sep Playlist of the Week: Demi Riquísimo
London-based artist and Semi Delicious boss Demi Riquísimo delivers a list of surefire dancefloor treats for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
12 Sep Defected Records is Now Open for Demo Submissions via LabelRadar
The iconic house music institution Defected Records joins LabelRadar and opens its doors to accept demos from the global artist community....
11 Sep Artist of the Month: Skream
Beatport links up with pioneering artist Skream to discuss the 11-year break between 'Skreamizm’ EPs, his return to playing dubstep, and more....
07 Sep PIXELYNX and Beatport Launch Interactive AI Music Production Companion, BeatKOR
BeatKOR is a new personalized music experience that allows fans to create music with an AI sound model created in collaboration with prominent electronic music acts....
07 Sep Beatport Sounds Releases ‘Carnival Unmuted’ Sample Pack
Featuring sounds from Notting Hill’s Carnival celebrations, grab a free download of Beatport and Loopcloud’s 'Carnival Unmuted' sample pack....
07 Sep Playlist of the Week: Yolanda Be Cool
Aussie duo Yolanda Be Cool celebrate their new Sweatrz Records label with some steamy dance floor selects for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
07 Sep Area Verde x Beatport Hype Launch Producer Competition
The warm and colorful progressive house imprint Area Verde teams up with Beatport's label accelerator program for a producer contest....
05 Sep Label of the Month: Ghostly International
Beatport explores the bold and extraordinary vision behind one of the most essential outlets for independent music, Ghostly International....
31 Aug Beatport Next: The Rave-Ready Concoctions of Confidential Recipe
Beatport Next star Confidential Recipe is championing South America's new wave of explosive, raw, and rave-ready strains of techno. ...
30 Aug Playlist of the Week: Sarah Story
Beloved DJ/producer, vocalist, and BBC Radio 1 presenter Sarah Story shares her top selects of the summer for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
29 Aug Beatport Insider: Top-Selling House / Tech House Tracks, Artists, and Labels (2023)
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed House + Tech House tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months [August 2023]....
24 Aug Unlocking Beatport Success: A Live Webinar on Music Promotion Strategies
Beatport's curation and label experts will host a live webinar on music promotion strategies - taking place on September 14, 2023....
23 Aug Hype Label of the Month: Invicta Audio
Beatport pays respect to a label that is rapidly becoming one of the drum & bass scene's biggest and most essential brands, Invicta Audio....
23 Aug Playlist of the Week: Massano
Liverpool's melodic techno enchanter, Massano, treats us to some high-voltage dance floor selections for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
21 Aug Introducing: Tal Fussman
Beatport speaks with the Tel Aviv born DJ, producer and label owner Tal Fussman to learn more about his incredible work ethnic and the impactful nature of his kinetic sound....
18 Aug In Loving Memory of Alland Byallo (1979 – 2023)
Beatport pays tribute to artist, producer, DJ, label owner, colleague, and close friend Alland Byallo, who passed away on Aug 10th at age 44....
18 Aug Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: August 2023
Beatport checks out six emerging artists that are On Our Radar this August: Ineffekt, Mona Yim, Storm Mollison, P-Rallel, testpress, Arodes....
16 Aug Decoding The Music Industry: Adapting to the Ever-Evolving Landscape of Clubs
Revisit the first installment of Beatport's three-part panel series, "Decoding The Music Industry," with Karolina Magnusson Murray, Jacob Husley, and Tris Rothschild....
16 Aug Playlist of the Week: Chase & Status
Drum & bass duo Chase & Status celebrate the success of their "Baddadan" belter with some rowdy selects for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
15 Aug Cover Story: DJ Koze and the Quest for “Invisible, Unexplainable Magic”
Stefan Kozalla (aka DJ Koze) speaks to Beatport about creating to destroy, the goosebump palette, working with Róisín Murphy and much more. ...
15 Aug Beatport & Lady Of The House Team Up for Chicago’s ARC Music Festival
Beatport and Lady Of The House tap DJ Heather, DJ Lady D, Biobooster, and Dani Deahl to head up ARC Music Festival's official pre-party....
11 Aug Join the “Synthwave” Remix Challenge by Rodriguez Jr.
Loopcloud and Rodriguez Jr. launch the 'Synthwave Remix Challenge' — a golden opportunity to score a release on the artist's Feathers & Bones imprint. ...
09 Aug Playlist of the Week: Guy J
Lost & Found label head Guy J treats us to his most stunning dance floor tunes of the summer for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
07 Aug Artist of the Month: Rezz
Electronic music luminary REZZ details her love of all things horror, the pitfalls of insomnia, the punk roots behind her latest EP, and more....
04 Aug Nathan Micay Unveils his New Album ‘To The God Named Dream’
The producer, DJ, and accomplished composer Nathan Micay ventures into digital storytelling on his latest long-player....
04 Aug Eliza Rose and The Martinez Brothers Unite on “Pleasure Peak”
The iconic clubland duo The Martinez Brothers and revered UK vocalist Eliza Rose join forces on the Ibiza-inspired tune "Pleasure Peak."...
02 Aug Playlist of the Week: Baby T
DJ/producer Baby T celebrates the arrival of her freshly minted Banshee imprint with some devilish cuts for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
01 Aug Label of the Month: Garage Shared
We dive in with the minds behind Garage Shared to learn more about their unshakeable passion for championing the sounds of UK Garage....
31 Jul Beatport Insider: Top-Selling Techno [Peak Time / Driving]
Tracks, Artists, and Labels (2023)
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed Techno [Peak Time / Driving] tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
28 Jul Sasha and Because Of Art Join Forces on ‘Fused’
The legendary Sasha teams up with the hotly-tipped London-based DJ/producer Because Of Art for a two-tracker on LNOE, titled 'Fused.'...
27 Jul Hype Label of the Month: Mango Alley
Beatport recognizes 15 years of progressive house excellence with Alex Mango's dependable and inventive imprint, Mango Alley....
27 Jul Beatport.io Launches with Digital Techno Collectibles Series ‘NACHTS’
Beatport's new marketplace for digital electronic music collectibles Beatport.io launches with a techno-focused art series, 'NACHTS.'...
27 Jul Meet the Women of Australia’s Rave Renaissance
We speak to five women who are leading the charge in championing a new golden age for Australia's electronic music landscape....
26 Jul Playlist of the Week: Amelie Lens
Techno superstar Amelie Lens heads up Beatport's Playlist of the Week with a choice selection of high-octane dance floor belters....
25 Jul The Beatport Group Introduces Second Annual Diversity + Parity Fund
The Beatport Group's 2023 Diversity + Parity Fund invests $150,000 to support organizations that promote diversity within the music industry....
24 Jul Introducing: Adiel
From the ballet to the floors of Berghain, we track the rise, evolution, and increasing musical fluidity of Italian techno virtuoso, Adiel....
21 Jul Going Rouge with Rockwell
We chat with drum & bass kingpin Rockwell about his refreshed creative outlook following the arrival of his wild sophomore album, 'Low Art.'...
21 Jul CC:DISCO! Drops Debut EP on Phantasy Sound, ‘Chez Moi (Waiting For You)’
Australia's CC:DISCO! joins Erol Alkan's Phantasy Sound label to present us with her first-ever EP, 'Chez Moi (Waiting For You).' ...
21 Jul Rebekah Launches ‘When The Music Ends’ Soundtrack Contest
Esteemed techno artist Rebekah puts out an open call to producers to send Soundtrack submissions for her short film, 'When The Music Ends.'...
20 Jul Playlist of the Week: Shingo Nakamura
Japanese progressive house tastemaker Shingo Nakamura takes us on a splendid and uplifting sonic voyage for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
20 Jul Remembering the Life and Legacy of DJ Deeon
Having tragically passed away at age 56, we celebrate the incredible life & career of DJ Deeon — Chicago legend and Ghetto House pioneer....
17 Jul Cover Story: rRoxymore
The intrepid French act rRoxymore discusses her artfully realized strain of techno, studying musique concrète, her new live show, and more....
16 Jul Finding ‘Fusion’ with Len Faki
Techno mainstay Len Faki links up with Beatport to discuss the arrival of his sublime and artfully constructed debut album, 'Fusion.'...
14 Jul Jauz Drops his Eagerly Awaited “Rise Of The Wise’ LP
The chart-topping Los Angeles-based artist Jauz drops his rapturous summertime album, 'The Rise of the Wise.'...
14 Jul Disclosure Treat Us to a New Surprise Album, ‘Alchemy’
The beloved UK duo Disclosure find a new sense of freedom and expression with the unexpected arrival of their fourth studio album, 'Alchemy'...
13 Jul Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: July 2023
Beatport checks out six emerging artists that are On Our Radar this July: Hilit Kolet, Justus, Saffron Stone, [IVY], SOMMA, and Toumba....
12 Jul How to use DJUCED with Beatport Streaming
DJUCED and Beatport Streaming are a great combination for your beginner DJ setup. Learn how to connect DJUCED with Beatport....
12 Jul Playlist of the Week: Fabio & Grooverider
Drum & Bass kingpins Fabio & Grooverider show some love to some of their most timeless club weapons for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
11 Jul Beatport & Loopcloud Launch New Series with the ‘Pride Unmuted’ Sample Pack
Straight from the heart of London's 2023 Pride celebrations, grab Beatport and Loopcloud's fabulous and free #PrideUnmuted sample pack....
11 Jul Artist of the Month: Gorgon City
As they prepare to drop their 4th studio album, the mighty UK duo Gorgon City discuss the magic behind their outstanding production dynamic....
05 Jul Playlist of the Week: Drunken Kong
Japanese techno duo Drunken Kong raises their glasses to Drumcode and some of their favorite producers for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
04 Jul The Future of DJing has Arrived: Words from Robb McDaniels
The Beatport Group's CEO Robb McDaniels pens a letter to the Global DJ Community about Beatport Streaming's integration with the CDJ-3000....
04 Jul Label of the Month: Toolroom Records
We celebrate 20 years of Toolroom Records with Mark Knight to learn about the evolution behind one of the world’s top-tier dance music labels....
03 Jul The Skyward Sounds of Satori
The globe-trotting DJ and live artist Satori talks about visiting Dubai, his live show, his travel routine, his latest tracks, and more....
30 Jun Hype Label of the Month: HOMO-CENTRIC RECORDS
We join GIDEÖN in celebrating and amplifying the creative contributions of queer artists in house music with his HOMO-CENTRIC RECORDS label....
30 Jun Beatport Insider: Top-Selling Tracks, Artists, and Labels of the Year, So Far (2023)
Beatport outlines the top-selling tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months in its mid-year review of 2023....
28 Jun Playlist of the Week: Bok Bok
The Night Slugs founder Bok Bok celebrates their label's 15th anniversary with some devious club weapons for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
28 Jun Laurent Garnier: “Techno is the Last Revolution of the 20th Century”
In a wide-ranging in-depth interview Laurent Garnier looks back on his epic career & his first album since 2015, '33 Tours Et Puis Sen Vont.'...
27 Jun Beatport Streaming comes to the CDJ-3000
Beatport Streaming is now available within the industry standard CDJ-3000 player, putting streaming at the heart of the world’s top clubs....
27 Jun CDJ-3000 Tutorial | How to Access Beatport Streaming
Accessing Beatport Streaming directly from the Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 is easy. With this CDJ-3000 tutorial, learn how to get started....
26 Jun Introducing: Bored Lord
LA-based DJ/producer Bored Lord talks pop edits, the glory days of Web 2.0 dance culture, paving new paths for trans artists, and more. ...
23 Jun Beatport Next: The Dance Floor Futurism of Junior Simba
From Zimbabwe to the UK, we speak to Beatport Next star Junior Simba about his dance music metamorphosis, the virtue of patience, and more....
22 Jun Cover Story: Saoirse
We speak to Saoirse as she flexes her passion and prowess on both sides of the boards ahead of her hugely anticipated ‘fabric presents’ mix....
22 Jun Meet the Winners of Louie Vega’s ‘How He Works’ Remix Challenge
With over 950 submissions, Louie Vega and the team over at Nervous Records have selected the top three tracks from the remix challenge....
21 Jun Fisher & Aatig Score a Beatport #1 with “Take It Off”
We catch up with Australian tech house star Fisher after locking in another Beatport #1 with his new track “Take It Off” (feat. Aatig)....
21 Jun Playlist of the Week: Chloé
French electronic music luminary Chloé brings her two decades of selector expertise to Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
21 Jun Catz ‘n Dogz Reflect on their 20-Year-Career with 10 Iconic Tracks
Celebrating 20 Years of dance floor magic, Pets Recordings bosses Catz 'n Dogz zero in on ten of their proudest studio creations....
16 Jun AC Slater Unleashes his Third Studio Album ‘Together’
Night Bass Records boss AC Slater enlists the help of some of some top-notch collaborators to formulate his third full-length LP, 'Together.'...
15 Jun Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: June 2023
Beatport checks out six emerging artists that are On Our Radar this June: Instrospekt, Supreems, BIIANCO, Rakans, Baalti, and JSPORT....
14 Jun Take a Deep Dive into Beatport’s New Trance Genre
Following the launch of Beatport's new Trance genre, curator Daniel Sokolovskiy details the soundscapes of the new sub-genres and the names to watch after....
14 Jun Playlist of the Week: Maude Vôs & Marie Nyx
LA underground staples Maude Vôs & Marie Nyx celebrate Pride with a boisterous selection of tracks from some of their favorite LGBTQIA+ acts....
12 Jun Beatport x Major League DJz Kick Off Barcelona’s WET® Deck Summer Series 2023
Join Beatport and W Hotels for the 2023 season opener of Barcelona's hottest summer pool party, WET® Deck Summer Series....
08 Jun The Myth of NYX x Beatport Hype Launch Producer Competition
The top-selling Dutch tech house imprint The Myth of NYX teams up with Beatport's label accelerator program for a producer contest....
07 Jun Playlist of the Week: Carlita
NYC-based artist Carlita shares some of her most successful best club weapons ahead of her summer circuit for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
06 Jun How to Access Beatport Streaming Directly from Engine DJ Hardware
Accessing Beatport Streaming directly from Engine DJ hardware is easy. Use this guide to learn how to get started....
05 Jun Label of the Month: Correspondant
Jennifer Cardini details how her pursuit of club culture has informed the sound and vision behind her beloved Correspondant label....
02 Jun GRiZ Unveils a Monstrous Remix of John Summit’s “Where Are You”
For his first official release of 2023, GRiZ puts his signature spin on John Summit's latest dance floor hit, "Where You Are."...
01 Jun Damian Lazarus: 20 Years of Crosstown Wizarding
We sit down with Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus as he looks back on two decades of his revered music label and iconic career....
31 May Playlist of the Week: Tim Green
The melodic house maestro Tim Green treats us to some of his most euphoric dance floor selects for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
31 May Beatport Insider: Top-Selling Dance / Electro Pop Tracks, Artists, and Labels (2023)
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed Dance / Electro Pop tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
30 May How to use Traktor Pro 3 with Beatport Streaming
Traktor Pro 3 and Beatport Streaming are the perfect combination for your DJ setup. Learn how to connect Traktor Pro 3 with Beatport....
25 May Recommended DJ Software Versions for Beatport Streaming
Check out all the recommended versions of Beatport Streaming's integrated DJ Software: VirtualDJ, Serato, djay, Traktor, rekordbox, Engine DJ....
24 May Playlist of the Week: Ida Engberg
Swedish dance floor icon Ida Engberg prepares for Mystik Ibiza residency this summer with some choice selects for our Playlist of the Week....
24 May Hype Label of the Month: Incorrect Music
We dig in with Anthony Attalla's Incorrect Music — the Chicago label that's been building its epic tech house arsenal and reputation for well over a decade....
23 May Beatport Adds a New Genre: Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Beatport has extended and split its Trance section with the addition of a new genre page: Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)....
23 May How to use Algoriddim djay with Beatport Streaming
Algoriddim djay and Beatport Streaming are the ideal combination for your DJ setup. Learn how to connect Algoriddim djay with Beatport....
19 May Beatport Next: Closet Yi and the Underground Sound of Seoul
Seoul-based artist and Beatport Next star Closet Yi discusses her city's underground culture and her ever-evolving dance floor productions....
18 May Producer Spotlight: Waajeed
The storied Motor City artist Waajeed talks about coming up in Detroit, making it in the industry, and how he put together his new Beatport Sounds sample pack....
18 May Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: May 2023
Beatport checks out six emerging artists that are On Our Radar this May: Packed Rich, Tigerhead, In2Stellar, Paurro, Le Motel, and Yubik....
17 May Playlist of the Week: Zeds Dead
Acclaimed duo Zeds Dead curates a playlist reflecting their dynamic style, current muses, and the unique sounds they are currently exploring....
17 May How to use VirtualDJ with Beatport Streaming
VirtualDJ and Beatport Streaming are the ideal combination for your DJ setup. Learn how to connect VirtualDJ with Beatport....
17 May Charlotte de Witte Kicks It Into ‘Overdrive’ with a New EP on KNTXT
The global techno icon Charlotte de Witte brings us a new full-throttle techno offering, 'Overdrive' EP, on her KNTXT imprint....
16 May ESSEL Scores Her First Beatport Number 1 with “Sweat”
We catch up with UK producer and DJ Sophia Essel (aka ESSEL) whose new track “Sweat” marks her first time at the top of the Beatport charts....
16 May Cover Story: Rodriguez Jr.
French techno stalwart Rodriguez Jr. details his melodic origins, the respect he holds for his machines, and his new 10-track opus, 'Feathers & Bones.'...
15 May Fighting for Gender Parity in Dance Music with Lady Of The House
Lady Of The House founder Laila Mckenzie chats on their community's commitment to boosting the voices of marginalized people in dance music....
10 May Playlist of the Week: Kim Anh
Underground club queen Kim Anh prepares some of her best open-air summer selects for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
10 May How to use Serato with Beatport Streaming
Serato and Beatport Streaming are the ideal combination for your DJ set up. Learn how to connect Serato with Beatport....
05 May Beatport Insider: Top-Selling Melodic House & Techno Tracks, Artists, and Labels (2023)
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed Melodic House & Techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
03 May Playlist of the Week: Mathame
The formidable techno duo from Italy, Mathame, takes us on a cinematic and trance-inspired journey for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
03 May Crossfader Teaches Techno Mixing Utilizing the Beatport Streaming Catalog
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02 May Introducing: Ben Hemsley
Newcastle's Ben Hemsley details his dance floor beginnings and his potent blend of house, rave, and trance that's flourishing across clubland....
02 May The Global Remix Challenge Returns with Louie Vega’s “How He Works”
Enter the remix challenge for "How He Works" by Louie Vega for the chance to win a release on Nervous Records, a $9,500 prize pack, and more....
28 Apr Moscoman Delivers his ‘Rob The Plants’ EP on Disco Halal
Israeli DJ/producer and Disco Halal label founder Moscoman treats us to a fresh and fiery four-track EP titled 'Rob The Plants.'...
27 Apr Damiano von Erckert: Lovers, Fighters, and ‘Euphoric Spirits’
AVA. Records boss Damiano von Erckert discusses the dance floor moments that served to inspire his new 'Euphoric Spirits' long-player....
26 Apr Playlist of the Week: Chloé Caillet
France's rising house music maven Chloé Caillet treats us to some dance floor favorites from her performances at Coachella Festival 2023....
25 Apr Hype Label of the Month: UGENIUS
Exemplified by progressive melody and epic breakdowns, UGENIUS is the Melbourne-based label that’s been making musical moves since 2012....
21 Apr CloZee Identifies the Artists that Have Enriched Her Life
French bass music innovator CloZee discusses her dance floor journey to date and the musical mentors that she has found along the way....
19 Apr Introducing Artist Watchlist and Discover Artists on LabelRadar
LabelRadar introduces Artist Watchlist and Discover Artists — two key new features that add value to the label and the artist!...
19 Apr Blawan Announces New XL Recordings EP with “Toast”
UK techno trailblazer Blawan unleashes the opening track from his forthcoming 'Dismantled Into Juices' EP for XL Recordings....
19 Apr Playlist of the Week: LEVEL UP
Los Angeles dubstep champion LEVEL UP puts us on to some of her best hair-raising productions for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
17 Apr Cover Story: Interplanetary Criminal
Interplanetary Criminal discusses the explosive response to his "B.O.T.A.," hit, the resurgence of UK Garage, and his V/A comp for Locked On....
17 Apr The Beatport Group’s Full IMS Ibiza 2023 Program
The Beatport Group outlines its full Beatport Base program for IMS Ibiza 2023 with discussions, workshops, Q&As, screenings, and more....
14 Apr Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: April 2023
Beatport's On Our Radar series checks out six artists that are making waves this April: GHSTGHSTGHST, Azzecca, E-Unity, Tony y Not, &friends and Willo....
13 Apr Dan Shake on the Introspective Sound of his ‘Verde’ EP
We catch up with the infectious UK artist Dan Shake to learn more about the feelings of escapism that went into his new EP on Shake Records....
12 Apr Playlist of the Week: Cora Novoa
The Galician DJ/producer Cora Novoa takes us on a sweltering journey through some of her favorite tracks with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
10 Apr Artist of the Month: Boris Brejcha
German superstar Boris Brejcha makes music in his basement studio, but the reaction to his club jams is always felt globally: this is why....
10 Apr Beatport and Algoriddim Present ‘djay Streaming Sessions’
Beatport and Algoriddim bring you a new series of incredible DJ performances using their djay Pro software alongside Beatport Streaming....
07 Apr Latin American Artists are Taking Over Tech House
We welcome the arrival of Beatport's new Latin Tech subgenre by spotlighting 12 Latin American artists who are driving the tech house scene forward....
05 Apr Playlist of the Week: Roy Davis Jr.
Chicago house music pioneer Roy Davis Jr. brings us a motley selection of dance floor burners for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
05 Apr Beatport Next: ANNĒ is Advancing Greece’s Techno Scene
Beatport Next artist ANNĒ has many plans to help improve the infrastructure of the Greek techno scene. We get to know her story. ...
03 Apr How to use rekordbox with Beatport Streaming
rekordbox and Beatport Streaming are the perfect combination for your Pioneer DJ set up. Learn how to connect rekordbox with Beatport....
03 Apr Label of the Month: Selador Recordings
Selador Recordings founders Dave Seaman and Steve Parry discuss their decades of dance floor experience and their label's cultivated sound....
31 Mar Beatport Insider: Top-Selling Trance Tracks, Artists, and Labels (2023)
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed Trance tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
31 Mar Hype Label of the Month: Riot Records
We spotlight one of the UK's most high-octane homes for groundbreaking drum & bass, Riot Records — Beatport's Hype Label of the Month....
30 Mar Championing Diversity in DJ Culture with Future Female Sounds
Future Female Sounds founder Tia Korpe tells us the story behind its expansive global community of female and gender-expansive DJs....
29 Mar Get 1 Free Month of Virtuoso Music with Beatport Streaming
Try Virtuoso Music classes from the world’s best Electronic DJs like Carl Cox or Sherelle, with over 300+ hours of lessons and interactive live sessions....
29 Mar Playlist of the Week: Monki
The underground aficionado Monki brings us some euphoric rave and piano house picks for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
28 Mar DJ Holographic’s Cosmic Vibrations: Beatport Playlist Series
Detroit's DJ Holographic has teamed up with Beatport to present a new series of astrology playlists — one for each of the 12 zodiac signs....
24 Mar Joshwa Lands on Hot Creations with ‘Bass Go Boom’ EP
The burgeoning tech house dynamo Joshwa makes his debut on Jamie Jones & Lee Foss' celebrated Hot Creations label with 'Bass Go Boom' EP....
23 Mar Meduza Score a Beatport Number 1 with their Edit of
GENESI’s “Everything You Have Done”
Italian dance music trio Meduza about their edit of GENESI’s “Everything You Have Done,” which just reached Beatport’s overall top spot....
23 Mar Alula Tunes x Beatport Hype Launch Producer Competition
Hamburg's premiere home for minimal and techno music, Alula Tunes, teams up with Beatport's label accelerator program for a producer contest....
22 Mar Playlist of the Week: SOHMI
Beloved LA artist SOHMI gears up for her forthcoming Recital EP with some expressive track selections for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
17 Mar Fred Again, Skrillex, and Four Tet Drop their Collaborative Single “Baby Again..”
The ultimate dance music supergroup — Fred Again.., Skrillex, and Four Tet — drops their long-awaited debut collaboration, "Baby Again.."...
17 Mar VNSSA Drops “In The Dark” Remixes with Femme House and 23by23
California's beloved DJ/producer VNSSA drops her "In The Dark" Remixes package with Femme House and 23by23, featuring ZOF, ABCO, and AIMMIA. ...
16 Mar The Heart and Resilience of Iran’s Dance Music Community
Beatportal explores the resilient sound behind Iran's dance music community and the future of the country’s tough electronic landscape....
15 Mar Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: March 2023
Beatport spotlights six immensely talented women that are On Our Radar: Anna Kost, Sensu, Zaida Zane, LUXE, Mha Iri, and Pretty Girl....
15 Mar Playlist of the Week: Magdalena
Germany's Magdalena lends us her fine-tuned selection skills and zeros in on some majestic tracks for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
13 Mar Beatport Taps Polkadot to Launch Web3 Electronic Music Platform
Beatport.io will bring electronic music to Web3, giving fans exclusive collectibles and interactive experiences with artists and labels....
10 Mar IMS Ibiza 2023 Announces First Wave of Key Speakers from Across the Industry
The fourteenth edition of International Music Summit (IMS Ibiza 2023) — taking place April 26 - 28 — announces its first wave of key speakers....
09 Mar Producer Spotlight: Flowdan
The East London MC Flowdan and producer is giving out the tools to break down ‘Writer Blocks’ with his new sample pack on Beatport Sounds....
08 Mar Playlist of the Week: WHIPPED CREAM
The Canadian figure skater turned transcendent DJ, producer, and singer-songwriter, WHIPPED CREAM, heads up Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
07 Mar Meet the Women of The Beatport Group
For International Women’s Day 2023, we hear from 21 women who work at The Beatport Group to learn about their journey into the music industry!...
07 Mar Announcing The Beatport Group’s New Purpose, Values and Operating Principles
A letter to The Beatport Group's colleagues and community memebers stating with its updated Purpose, Values and Operating Principles....
06 Mar Label of the Month: Peach Discs
Shanti Celeste and Gramrcy discuss the colorfully focused sound & aesthetic behind their Peach Discs imprint — Beatport's Label of the Month. ...
03 Mar Josh Caffe Delivers his 10 Essential Vocal House Cuts
London's Josh Caffe celebrates his new Phantasy Sound single with a personal deep dive into the musings of his favorite house music vocalists....
02 Mar Beatport Insider: Top-Selling Afro House / Deep House
Tracks, Artists, and Labels (2023)
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed Afro House / Deep House tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
01 Mar Playlist of the Week: Arielle Free
The Glaswegian DJ, producer, and BBC Radio 1 Presenter Arielle Free hits us with some fail-safe selects for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
27 Feb Introducing: Francis Mercier
Haiti-born producer Francis Mercier discusses sample clearance, the super-success of “Sete,” his reimagining of the Afro House sound, & more....
24 Feb Orlando Voorn: “Making Music According To My Mood”
We dig in with house & techno veteran Orlando Voorn to unpack the soulful machine funk behind his eclectic style and sound....
24 Feb Third Son Drops New EP on Shall Not Fade, ‘1ntrnt 0f 3vrthng’
UK artist Third Son debuts his new TS moniker with his '1ntrnt 0f 3vrthng' EP on Shall Not Fade and an exclusive Synth Heads drop....
23 Feb Hype Label of the Month: Happiness Therapy
The quality French house music imprint from Crowd Control, Happiness Therapy, is Beatport's Hype Label of the Month....
22 Feb Carl Craig’s All Black Digital: Detroit Rising
Beatport and Carl Craig celebrate Black History Month 2023 with the special Detroit edition of his All Black Digital series....
22 Feb Playlist of the Week: Swami Sound
NYC Garage champion Swami Sound puts together a selection of some serious belters for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
21 Feb Cover Story: Jamz Supernova
Jamz Supernova discusses her life, her label, her philosophical approach to music, and the effects of her recent trip to Colombia....
17 Feb Trikk: Expanding the Palette with ‘Fauna & Flora’
Portuguese artist Trikk details his debut album "Fauna and Flora" on Innervisions with Dixon as executive producer....
16 Feb Six Emerging Artists On Our Radar: February 2023
Beatport highlights six up-and-coming acts who are On Our Radar in February of 2023: Black Forces, RaeCola, Salomé Le Chat, Close Counters, Angel D'Lite, and Lawrence Hart....
15 Feb Playlist of the Week: JakoJako
Modular synthesis mastermind JakoJako takes us on a journey through the sounds that make her tick with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
15 Feb Toolroom Joins the LabelRadar Family
Mark Knight's revered dance music imprint and institution, Toolroom Records, is now open for demo submissions via LabelRadar....
13 Feb Artist of the Month: Chez Damier
Beatportal enjoys a rare one-on-one audience with a true house master, Chez Damier, whose new label House of Chez is open for business....
10 Feb Beatport Next: HoneyLuv Is Here to Offer You the Ultimate Experience
We catch up with Beatport Next artist HoneyLuv — one of the hottest new names in tech house — to learn more about her plans for 2023....
08 Feb Playlist of the Week: Karizma
Baltimore's revered dance music export, Karizma, takes us on a superb house music journey for Beatport's Playlist of Week....
06 Feb Digital DJ Tips Review the Beatport DJ Experience
Digital DJ Tips, the world's biggest training site for DJs, gives a free guide tour of the Beatport DJ experience with the Xone:K2 controller....
06 Feb Label of the Month: Sungate
For our second Label of the Month in 2023, we put the focus on Sungate, the Spanish techno imprint that's making waves across the world....
02 Feb Beatport Insider: Top-Selling Techno Tracks, Artists, and Labels (Jan. 2023)
Beatport outlines the top-selling and most-streamed techno tracks, artists, and labels from the past six months....
01 Feb Playlist of the Week: Kaleena Zanders
The prolific dance music vocalist Kaleena Zanders hooks us up with a dashing selection of potent tracks for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
31 Jan Beatport Acquires Majority Stake in IMS (International Music Summit)
Beatport and International Music Summit (IMS) solidify their long-standing partnership ahead of IMS Ibiza 2023 — taking place April 26 - 28....
31 Jan Hype Label of the Month: Eleatics Records
We celebrate five years of the enterprising Ukrainian imprint Eleatics Records — Beatport's Hype Label of the Month....
26 Jan Meet the Artists of Beatport Next’s Class of 2023
Beatport's emerging artist program, Beatport Next, introduces its Class of 2023: ANNĒ, Closet Yi, Coco & Breezy, Confidential Recipe, HoneyLuv, Junior Simba, Lens, and Mala Ika....
25 Jan Beatport Hype x Colorize Launch Producer Competition
Beatport Hype - The Next Level kicks off its first production competition with UK progressive house imprint, Colorize. Enter now for your chance to win an official release and support on Beatport!...
25 Jan Playlist of the Week: Solomun
Melodic house kingpin Solomun shares his favorite dance floor winners from Diynamic's 2022 catalouge for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
19 Jan Producer Spotlight: Yulia Niko
Yulia Niko on her transition into DJing, her rise to success, and the musical ideas behind her new Beatport Sounds pack, Melodic Minimal....
18 Jan Beatport Hype Launches New Program, The Next Level
The label accelerator platform, Beatport Hype, graduates 20 of its most successful imprints and presents a new production competition series....
18 Jan Playlist of the Week: Nocturnal Sunshine
Maya Jane Coles shows us the eclectic sound behind her Nocturnal Sunshine moniker with some choice tunes for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....