Chandler Shortlidge: Berlin-based Chandler Shortlidge is the editor of Beatportal, where he has worked since 2019. He's originally from Colorado, and has previously written for DJ Mag, Mixmag, Attack Magazine and Resident Advisor.
Beatport will be integrating with the Black Artist Database platform, with editorial content to follow next year. ...
We bring you some of the Beatport's best new techno tracks, featuring: Luke Hess, Mike Parker, Rambadu, Jiman, Felix Leifur and more....
Stephan Bodzin walks us through the setting, sound, and rituals behind his third studio album, Boavista, out now via Herzblut Recordings....
As author Ben Cardew writes in an excerpt from his new book on Daft Punk, 'Human After All' might be the duo's worst ablum — on purpose. ...
Go track by track with Kano co-founder and Italo disco legend Stefano Pulga on his new album, No Cents…Go Funky!...
We speak to Italian producer Ben Kim about his remix of rock classic “Somebody to Love,” which is a Beatport number one, out now on REALM Records....
Michael Lawson traces the roots of Lauren Flax, the multifaceted New York artist who is eschewing genre boundaries to create a sound all of her own....
Join in person or stream this live event, happening at Cova Santa Ibiza with Maceo Plex, TSHA, Fedele, and Cici. ...
Russian techno star Nina Kraviz and exciting Italian techno newcomer Anfisa Letyago played unforgettable sets from the Heineken Greener Bar in Milan. Rewatch both performances below....
Our expert curation team brings you the best tracks on Beatport you may have missed. This time featuring Alix Perez, Benny L, Teej, Jam Thieves and more....
We talk to Belgian producer Biesmans, who teamed up with Loopmasters for the Loopcloud DRUM pack an Loopcloud PLAY expansion. ...
The new Keinemusik album drops October 15th, and their first single, "Confusion" featuring Ali Love, is out now. ...
With releases on Glasgow Underground, DIVINE Sounds, Armada and more, the UK's Jess Bays is having her breakout moment. We learn more....
We bring you some of the Beatport's best new mainstage tracks, featuring: BLK RSE, Donkong, Kitone, Choujaa and more....
The UnMute protest against the Dutch government's lockdown requirements is planned for tomorrow across the Netherlands. ...
Berlin's Cinthie serves up a can't-miss remix of Frankie Knuckles classic, "The Whistle Song" — in honour of Frankie Knuckles day. ...
A colorful new VST hopes to help bring under-represented female-identifying creators into music production. We find out how. ...
“What started out as a studio experiment searching for the soft, warm distortions that were inherent in all my early 1990s F.U.S.E. and Circuit Breaker ACID tracks, morphed into something else.”...
RIP K-HAND....
The BBC broadcaster will be taking over as Beatportal's guest editor in August, helping to shine a light on minority voices in dance music....
One of the year's biggest drum & bass albums is out now....
We meet Biscits, the new tech house hitmaker whose near death experience pushed him to becoming the DJ and producer he is today. ...
All proceeds of the remix will go towards the Cannavaro Ferrara Foundation charity....
The North London festival returns to Trent Park on August with a huge lineup celebrating the pan-Atlantic heritage of dance music. ...
The annual IMS Business Report — providing critical stats about the electronic music industry — will be presented live on June 28th via Beatport's Streaming Channels....
Beatport has joined forces with Microsoft to create a three-part series of mini-documentaries, this time featuring Chris Liebing. ...
Two icons of techno team up for the first time for a powerful four-track EP, 'Restore My Soul,' availble June 11th on Drumcode....
Cited as one of Carl Cox's inspirations, Cowie returns after a long hiatus with a brand-new four track EP on his own Mootant imprint. ...
Luke Slater drops a pummeling, hypnotic, bruiser of an EP as Planetary Assault Systems for Token's 100th release. ...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index=""][vc_column width="3/12"][/vc_column][vc_column width="6/12"][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text el_class="post-author-infos"]Words: Heiko Hoffmann[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="post-social-share-button" width="1/2"][vc_column_text] [ss_social_share networks="facebook;twitter;copy;envelope" align="right" shape="circle" size="small" labels="none" spacing="1" hide_on_mobile="0" total="0" all_networks="0"] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class="post-quote-links"] We catch up with LA’s Leonardo Abbate, aka Glovibes, whose house track “It’s Over Now”...
We dig into the at-times mysterious world of music publishing with Sentric Electronic to find out what every artist should know. ...
EMII is asking for your input to help end harassment and discrimination in the electronic music industry....
Belgian techno superstar Charlotte de Witte takes over Beatport's Playlist of the Week with her new EP and plenty of peak-time bombs. ...
Check out some of the best new tech house on Beatport, featuring: Wheats, Maxinne, Carloh, Guilherme Rossi, & more....
Beatport will become the first digital music retailer to accept Bitcoin, and is announcing an NFT audio/visual collection for April 23rd with Crypto.com...
The book, called Lady Of The House, features interviews with Barbara Tucker, Sam Divine, Ellen Allien, Ultra Naté, DJ Paulette and many more....
For April's cover story, we speak with FJAAK, who've rocketed to fame through their wild online persona and deep mastery of analog techno....
Our expert curation team brings you the best tracks on Beatport you may have missed. This time from Peder Mannerfelt, Kareem El Morr, Forest Drive West, and more....
We talk to Richie Hawtin and Endel about their new Deeper Focus app....
We meet the winner of our Grand Theft Auto remix contest, Max Pollyul, as well as the two finalists, Marsel Mustafin and Groovebox....
Beatport chart topper Martin Ikin shares some of the tracks he can't wait to play once clubs reopen....
Palestinian techno phenomenon Sama' Abdulhadi takes over Beatport's livestream program in April with artists from across Western Asia. ...
Watch as the BBC Introducing Dance host speaks to Ela Minus, Saoirse & Rebekah, and Moonchild Sanelly for a series of empowering discussions....
We catch up with Irish duo Brame & Hamo, whose new Loopmasters sample pack is out now, about production techniques, gear, and much more. ...
With the complete Masters at Work remastered catalogue, soon to be released on streaming platforms for the first time, Harold Health speaks to the duo about their influences, journey and longevity....
Etiquette label founder Hannah Wants gears up for a big year with her “Lift Off” Playlist of the Week, featuring house heaters, new and old....
With his latest remix out now on Unidisc Music, Jacques Greene cites 10 essential disco cuts from this legendary Canadian label....
UK techno kingpin Alan Fitzpatrick shares his "I Miss Raving" playlist to get everyone in the mood for a potential summer of fun....
The autobiography details Nakadia's rise from rural Thailand to global techno superstardom....
Samantha Warren argues that there’s still ample reason to strive for better minority representation in dance music....
The 55-year-old Brooklyn native also founded the Hot 'N' Spycy imprint and remixed The Pet Shop Boys, KD Lang, Loleatta Holloway and others....
Following their 2017 hit single "Call You Back," tech house heavyweights Josh Butler and Bontan are back with 'Set Your Soul On Fire'....
The Parisian duo splits after 28 years....
Listen to four peak-hour techno bombs from Belgian newcomer Ahl Iver, whose new EP 'Down The Void' is out soon on Amelie Lens' Lenske Records. ...
Learn more about fully-licensed DJ edits, and what they mean for DJs everywhere, with Beatsource president, Brian "DJ Quickie" Wong. ...
The Beatport livestream with Boko! Boko! takes place on February 21st at 3pm PST/12am CET. ...
Listen to "frequency hole 4" exclusively on Beatport. ...
We catch up with Sheffield’s David Bissett, aka Cloonee, whose tech house rework of “Sun Goes Down” hit Beatport’s overall top spot. ...
Marshall Jefferson and Byron Stingily return as Ten City with their first release in 25 years, out now on Ultra Music ...
We talk to three hardcore Grand Theft Auto fans about how the seminal game has changed the way they think about and discover music. ...
To celebrate the all-new Electro genre on Beatport, artists like The Hacker, Mor Elian, Roza Terenzi, Sansibar, Brother Nebula will perform. ...
Featuring vocalist Felix Raphael, the new single is out today on Anjunadeep. ...
Want to learn more about Beatport LINK but don't know where to start? Let ://about blank regular Eluize show you the ropes in our new multi-part series. ...
Fatima Hajji is Beatportal's Artist of the Month for January 2021. We get to know this spiritual, animal loving Spanish techno producer. ...
Beatport has chosen six talented young artists to receive a year of dedicated career support with Beatport Next....
Joseph Capriati is reported to be "slowly recovering" from his stab wounds, which were inflicted by his father after an alleged argument. ...
Capriati's father has been arrested for attempted murder, while Capriati remains in a Caserta hospital. ...
Bicep get deep on their new album, their live shows, and why they've actively shunned the spotlight despite achieving global fame. ...
Palestinian electronic musician and DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi has been released on bail following an eight-day detention in a Jericho jail. ...
A look at the tracks artists, labels, and genres that shaped Beatport in 2020, using key data from the Beatport store. ...
We go inside Grand Theft Auto’s new virtual club The Music Locker with Rockstar Music Director Ivan Pavlovich....
We catch up with Brazilian DJ and producer Lukas Ruiz, aka Vintage Culture, whose track “It Is What It Is” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
Beatport and Rockstar Games team up for exclusive live sets, a remix contest, and more over the coming months. ...
Kerri Chandler talks his Beatport Twitch Residency, which sees Louie Vega, DJ Deep, Leighton Moody, Lea Lisa and more join this month....
Tapping our network of contributors from around the globe, we present our top 50 tracks of 2020 (in no particular order)....
Cinemax follows Maceo Plex's last politically-charged single, Nu World, and calls for 'pushin' on' past the bitter divisiveness of 2020. ...
The two producers take on one of the African continent's most prominient musicians for a remix with a poweful political message. ...
Originally known as L-Vis 1990 and newly reborn as Dance System, James Connolly is bringing a new wave of twisted club music into focus....
The Association for Electronic Music has launched a Code of Conduct to help combat sexual harassment and discrimination in the industry....
We catch up with Utrecht-based duo Tinlicker, whose remix of Robert Miles “Children” hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
The Juke Bounce Werk showcase starts Sunday, October 25th via Beatport's Twitch Channel, featuring DJ Swisha, Kush Jones, DJ Noir and more. ...
Tune in to the No Shade Collective showcase on Sunday, October 18 via Beatport's Twitch Channel, with Folly Ghost, Ace of Diamonds, and more....
Every Thursday, Beatport will hand over control of our Twitch channel to a monthly artist in residence. First up, Nastia....
The best tracks on Beatport you may have missed. This time feat. Art Department, Arctween, Cosmonection, Hotmood, Smoove & Turrell and more....
We catch up with selector extraordinaire Vladimir Ivkovic to hear more about Friday's 36-hour livestream....
We catch up with Manchester-based producer Amine Bouguenna, AKA Bou, whose track “Veteran VIP” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot. ...
The best tracks on Beatport you may have missed. This time featuring Eric Kupper, Chief Ride, Juarez, Soul Central, Paul Rudder and more....
We hear from "Berghain" remix competition winners Synth & Soda, who brought something extra to their remix of DJ Harvey’s original track....
For the Cover Story, Sherelle goes in-depth on her history, that infamous Boiler Room set, Black Lives Matter, and proving the haters wrong....
For September 2020, On Our Radar looks at SeeMeNot, Brutalist, Black Girl/White Girl, DJ Clea, and Subjoi. ...
A true hardcore fan talks pain and euphoria after six months in lockdown....
We catch up with Madrid-based producer and DJ Dennis Cruz whose track “Five” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
Abby Lowe discusses the problematic and widespread reaction to Erick Morillo's death....
Our Artist of the Month, Joseph Capriati, reflects on his third studio album, time off during the coronavirus, and a lifetime of joy through music. ...
Don't miss Beatport's Deep House ReConnect, featuring Cinthie, Detroit Swindle, Mike Dunn, Soul Clap and more, happening on Monday, Aug 24th....
Writing as Beatportal's guest editor, Ash Lauryn explains her frustrations with the scene, and what should happen next....
We're proud to devote the bulk of our content to Black artists and writers next month — but this is only the beginning....
Beatport celebrates the launch of its new Organic House category with a 12-hour stream from some of the genre's most accomplished selectors....
We catch up with Chicago’s John Summit, whose track “Deep End” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot. ...
JAMIIE, Anja Schneider, Kristin Velvet, Biesmans, and Yulia Niko will also play Watergate's new virtual event, happening July 10th....
We talk to Rheji Burrell, who along with his twin brother and the label Nu Groove, helped develop deep house into a global force. ...
We sort through some of the best melodic house & techno tracks you may have missed this month on Beatport with Yotam Avni, Senses Of Mind, Solayre, Coeus and more....
Don't miss what will surely be one of the year's biggest livestreams. ...
In this opinion piece, we explore the long and crucial relationship between politics, protest, and electronic music. ...
We get to know Ilian Tape's Andrea, the Turin-based artist behind one of the best albums of 2020 so far, Ritorno....
Julia Toppin dives deep into the history of jungle and investigates the marginalization of women in the jungle and drum & bass scene....
As the coronavirus continues ravaging populations around the globe, the local government says no to the reopening of Ibiza nightlife....
Guided by the ancient shaman rituals of Mexico, Iñigo Vontier has compiled the perfect psychedelic playlist, in 10 tracks. ...
We talk to Chicago native and ghetto house pioneer DJ Slugo about meeting George Floyd and his eye-opening experiences with police racism and brutality. ...
Join the Sound of Tomorrow DJ competition and prepare for an unseen adventure. Thanks to Tomorrowland and Pepsi Max....
Afrodeutsche, Iceboy Violet, Djinn and others discuss the state of the independent and diverse underground electronic scene in Manchester. ...
The Kraftwerk cofounder was 73 years old. He leaves behind a vast and indelible musical legacy. RIP Florian Schneider. ...
The Toy Tonics Krew select some of the biggest house, disco and funk edits from their legendary Berlin parties. ...
We interview GRiZ, Beatport's Artist of the Month for May 2020, about his music, coming out, his charity work, his early years, and much more. ...
Paul Woolford is a man of musical contradictions. But he couldn't care less, and that's exactly what makes him great. We learn more in this month's Cover Story. ...
RIP Mike Huckaby....
Watch documentaries on Detroit techno, the birth of house music, Ultra Music Festival, Norwegian disco and so much more. ...
The former La Roux member and regular on Running Back, Rush Hour and Correspondant provides an exclusive lockdown playlist — cat pic included. ...
With Beatport's new producer challenge, you might just win big. Find out how to enter inside. ...
With releases on Afterlife, Cocoon and Anjunadeep, Kevin De Vries is having his moment. We learn more about this young producer. ...
For the past decade, Kisk's Milan-based imprint Apparel Music has been at the forefront of bringing jazz into the world of deep house....
Nikita Zabelin and Andy Garvey also feature, and sales will help those affected by rising rates of domestic violence during the covid crisis....
The Dirtybird boss shares a behind-the-scenes pic from his new music video, and talks life and music under quarantine. ...
Listen back to four hours of slamming, anthemic techno by one of today's most magnetic techno stars. ...
Getting through lockdown in once piece will require more than self medicating, which why we've put together this list....
Parisian electro star Louisahhh! provides a playlist of the tracks she's listening to at home, and discusses life and music under quarantine. ...
Archie Hamilton digs into the past with some of the best tech house to ever come out of the UK. With cuts from 100hz, Flow and Eddie Richards....
Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on UK clubs, and many are unhappy with the government’s response — but hope isn't lost. We explore. ...
We asked, you donated — thank you. ...
For this month's Cover Story, we speak to HAAi, the former psychedelic rocker turned techno star. ...
Beatportal editor Chandler Shortlidge discusses why it's never been more important for the electronic music community to come together. ...
According to Berlin's Club Commission, drastic measures are needed to save Berlin's nightlife. ...
We speak to artists, promoters and booking agents to find out how the coronavirus is impacting the electronic music industry....
Detroit's Lauren Flax picks 10 of the nastiest jack tracks around. ...
Our March Artist of the Month is Maya Jane Coles. In our interview, she discusses her creative vision, and her new club-focused album. ...
The female:pressure FACTS survey has once again provided hard data behind electronic music festival bookings, and things are slowly changing. ...
The piano is timeless in house music. We investigate the genre's history and enduring legacy, talking to some of its most prominent players. ...
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In his own words, London's Rockwell — a hero of drum & bass — tells the stories behind some of his most important tracks...
With Moscoman, Damon Jee and Local Suicide, we explore the origins of dark disco — the loosely-formed sound that's become a genre of its own. ...
Following Beatport's techno expansion, techno veteran Par Grindvik guides you through the [Raw/Deep/Hypnotic] category with 10 choice cuts. ...
We catch up with Nathan Micay in Berlin to find out how staying fit, helping the less fortunate, and Japanese ideals helped this Canadian become one of the most singular artists working today....
Today, Beatport is making some big changes to how you'll find techno on the store, with expanded categories offering more choice. Learn more....
We meet Ukraine's ARTBAT in Kiev, interviewing them about their success, their hometown, and their plans for the future. ...
We look at four collectives from around the world, investigating how they started, who they're helping and how they're shaping the future of electronic music as a whole. ...
With releases on Second State and fans like Tale Of Us, VNTM is an expert in creating melodic house & techno thunder. Go inside his productions here. ...
Check out the 10 best snaps from Jan Blomqvist + Band's electrifying live performance in the Austrian Alps with Beatport x Audi....
Download a free track by Jan Blomqvist, the German live electronic act making huge waves across Europe with his band. ...
We take a closer look at five up-and-coming artists who are on our radar for January, 2020: P.Leone, Ex-Terrestrial, IMOGEN, Third Son, and Reedale Rise....
The trained chef turned DJ, promoter, and label founder discusses splitting from Tale Of Us, his Miami festival, and his penchant for never standing still. ...
Celebrating Beatport's 16th birthday, we've collected key facts and data from the previous 16 years as the world's number one DJ download store....
Beatport Live with be streaming directly from The BPM Festival in Costa Rica with artists like Deep Dish, Luciano, and Masters at Work....
Posthuman picks 10 tracks from the labels and artists you've likely never heard of, including DJ ESP, Hard Ton and Marshall Applewhite....
At just 20 years old, LYZZA has quickly risen to become one of electronic music’s most promising young avant pop producers, and her DJ sets are just as thrilling. Hugh Taylor hears her story so far....
Few DJs have impacted their local communities like Portugal's Violet and Photonz. April Clare Welsh hears their story, and the story of how the couple have helped radically transform the Lisbon underground. ...
Harder and faster techno is more popular than ever. Annabel Ross explores why that is with some of the scene’s foremost players. ...
New York City house veteran and Maya Recordings boss Joeski reviews Auturia's emulation of one of the world's most popular synths. ...
Will Gulseven explores some of the best leftfield bass labels around....
With a successful DJ career, label and party series, Mor Elian’s rise has been years in the making. Emma Robertson finds out what it took to get here....
We sit down with Keinemusik's Rampa in Berlin as his crew turns 10 years old, and celebrates its 50th release. ...
Underworld explore the early-era rave classics that made them who they are today. ...
France's Anetha is one of techno's most exciting new figures. Martin Guttridge-Hewitt learns more about her history, and her newly launched imprint. ...
Forgotten Artifacts explores vintage gear found in artist studios around the world. This month, Rodriguez Jr. shows off his ARP-2600. ...
We talk with Spencer Parker about finding his own sound for our new monthly series, Behind The Decks. ...
French production wizard Alexkid delves into the possibilities of Ableton’s Max for Live in our new Digging DAW series, which offers quick tips for modern producers. ...
We’ve handpicked and unpacked five incredible DJ sets, recorded at the best clubs and parties in Tbilisi. ...
Welcome to the first edition of On Our Radar, Beatport’s new monthly roundup of the DJs and producers we can’t get enough of. ...
We catch up with Diynamic affiliate Stimming, as he illustrates how his hardware liberates him from the rigidities of computer-based software. ...
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Berlin-based techno DJ and producer BEC invites us into her studio for an in-depth look at her latest EP on Voight, "Sines and Breaks."...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1571782974139{padding-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_column width="3/12"][/vc_column][vc_column width="6/12"][vc_row_inner row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column_inner el_class="post-author-infos" width="1/2"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Words: Beatport Staff[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class="post-social-share-box" width="1/2"][vc_column_text] [ss_social_share networks="facebook;twitter;copy;envelope" align="right" shape="circle" size="small" labels="none" spacing="1" hide_on_mobile="0" total="0" all_networks="0"] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class="title-post-large-text"] Croatian DJ, producer and label founder Insolate welcomes us into her studio...
Want the inside scoop on how to produce a Drumcode track? Brazil’s Wehbba kindly invited us into his studio to reveal how....
We take a look at five artists from Russia's capital, who in their own way represent the very best of Russian techno, house, experimental and beyond....
