18 Sep On Our Radar: September 2020
For September 2020, On Our Radar looks at SeeMeNot, Brutalist, Black Girl/White Girl, DJ Clea, and Subjoi. ...
18 Sep What it’s Like to Love Hardcore When You Can’t go to a Rave
A true hardcore fan talks pain and euphoria after six months in lockdown....
09 Sep Dennis Cruz’s “Five” is a Beatport Number 1
We catch up with Madrid-based producer and DJ Dennis Cruz whose track “Five” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
08 Sep Opinion: Erick Morillo’s Death Exposed Ugly Truths About DJs, Power and Fame
Abby Lowe discusses the problematic and widespread reaction to Erick Morillo's death....
08 Sep Artist of the Month: Joseph Capriati
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. ...
21 Aug Tune in to Beatport’s Deep House Reconnect Stream
Don't miss Beatport's Deep House ReConnect, featuring Cinthie, Detroit Swindle, Mike Dunn, Soul Clap and more, happening on Monday, Aug 24th....
04 Aug A Letter From the Editor: Ash Lauryn
Writing as Beatportal's guest editor, Ash Lauryn explains her frustrations with the scene, and what should happen next....
29 Jul In August, Beatportal Celebrates Black Artistry With Guest Editor Ash Lauryn
We're proud to devote the bulk of our content to Black artists and writers next month — but this is only the beginning....
14 Jul Beatport Announces Organic House ReConnect Livestream
Beatport celebrates the launch of its new Organic House category with a 12-hour stream from some of the genre's most accomplished selectors....
07 Jul Tears, Hugs and Champagne: John Summit’s “Deep End” is a Beatport Number 1
We catch up with Chicago’s John Summit, whose track “Deep End” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot. ...
06 Jul Watergate Launches Virtual Club Night With Pan-Pot, Adana Twins, Who Made Who & More
JAMIIE, Anja Schneider, Kristin Velvet, Biesmans, and Yulia Niko will also play Watergate's new virtual event, happening July 10th....
03 Jul Unsung Pioneers: The Burrell Brothers
We talk to Rheji Burrell, who along with his twin brother and the label Nu Groove, helped develop deep house into a global force. ...
03 Jul The Best Melodic House & Techno On Beatport You May Have Missed
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....
30 Jun Junction 2 Announce Virtual Livestream With Adam Beyer, Carl Craig, Moodymann + Many More
Don't miss what will surely be one of the year's biggest livestreams. ...
30 Jun Think Politics and Dance Music Don’t Mix? Think Again
In this opinion piece, we explore the long and crucial relationship between politics, protest, and electronic music. ...
30 Jun Introducing: Andrea, the Low-Key Producer Behind One of the Year’s Best Albums
We get to know Ilian Tape's Andrea, the Turin-based artist behind one of the best albums of 2020 so far, Ritorno....
24 Jun Where are the Women in Drum & Bass?
Julia Toppin dives deep into the history of jungle and investigates the marginalization of women in the jungle and drum & bass scene....
17 Jun Ibiza’s Clubs Won’t Be Allowed to Open This Year
As the coronavirus continues ravaging populations around the globe, the local government says no to the reopening of Ibiza nightlife....
17 Jun The Perfect Psychedelic Playlist in 10 Tracks
Guided by the ancient shaman rituals of Mexico, Iñigo Vontier has compiled the perfect psychedelic playlist, in 10 tracks. ...
03 Jun Chicago’s DJ Slugo Talks His Experiences with Police Racism and Brutality, and Meeting George Floyd
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. ...
20 May Kickstart Your DJ Career With Tomorrowland
Join the Sound of Tomorrow DJ competition and prepare for an unseen adventure. Thanks to Tomorrowland and Pepsi Max....
13 May Manchester’s Underground is Thriving Despite The Odds
Afrodeutsche, Iceboy Violet, Djinn and others discuss the state of the independent and diverse underground electronic scene in Manchester. ...
06 May Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider Dies
The Kraftwerk cofounder was 73 years old. He leaves behind a vast and indelible musical legacy. RIP Florian Schneider. ...
06 May An Essential Guide to Toy Tonics Jams in 10 Tracks
The Toy Tonics Krew select some of the biggest house, disco and funk edits from their legendary Berlin parties. ...
05 May The Many Passions of GRiZ
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. ...
28 Apr Cover Story: As Special Request, Paul Woolford is Happily Destroying Dance Music’s Dividing Lines
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. ...
25 Apr Legend of Detroit House Music Mike Huckaby Passes Away
RIP Mike Huckaby....
24 Apr 10 Essential Dance Music Documentaries
You Can Watch Right Now
Watch documentaries on Detroit techno, the birth of house music, Ultra Music Festival, Norwegian disco and so much more. ...
22 Apr Music at Home: Fort Romeau
The former La Roux member and regular on Running Back, Rush Hour and Correspondant provides an exclusive lockdown playlist — cat pic included. ...
21 Apr Enter The Beatport Producer Challenge, Win $100,000 in Prizes
With Beatport's new producer challenge, you might just win big. Find out how to enter inside. ...
21 Apr Introducing: Kevin De Vries, Afterlife’s Unstoppable New Talent
With releases on Afterlife, Cocoon and Anjunadeep, Kevin De Vries is having his moment. We learn more about this young producer. ...
16 Apr Beatport Hype: Apparel Music
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....
15 Apr Femme Culture Readies New Charity Compilation With DJ Boring, DJ Python, Violet and More
Nikita Zabelin and Andy Garvey also feature, and sales will help those affected by rising rates of domestic violence during the covid crisis....
15 Apr Music at Home: Claude VonStroke
The Dirtybird boss shares a behind-the-scenes pic from his new music video, and talks life and music under quarantine. ...
08 Apr Amelie Lens Unveils Epic Four Hour Essential Mix: Listen
Listen back to four hours of slamming, anthemic techno by one of today's most magnetic techno stars. ...
08 Apr 10 Ideas For Improving Your Mental Health in Isolation
Getting through lockdown in once piece will require more than self medicating, which why we've put together this list....
06 Apr Music at Home: Louisahhh
Parisian electro star Louisahhh! provides a playlist of the tracks she's listening to at home, and discusses life and music under quarantine. ...
03 Apr Archie Hamilton Picks 10 of the Best Old-School UK Tech House Tunes
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....
03 Apr Amidst Coronavirus Chaos, Bright Spots Appear for UK Nightlife
Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on UK clubs, and many are unhappy with the government’s response — but hope isn't lost. We explore. ...
31 Mar Beatport ReConnect Was a Huge Success: $180,000 Raised, 8.5 Million Watched
We asked, you donated — thank you. ...
18 Mar Cover Story: HAAi’s Good-Natured Passion For Music and Community Has Elevated Her
to the Top
For this month's Cover Story, we speak to HAAi, the former psychedelic rocker turned techno star. ...
17 Mar Opinion: Now is the Time for Solidarity in Electronic Music
Beatportal editor Chandler Shortlidge discusses why it's never been more important for the electronic music community to come together. ...
13 Mar Coronavirus: Berlin Clubs Facing “The Biggest Crisis for Nightlife Since Post-War Period”
According to Berlin's Club Commission, drastic measures are needed to save Berlin's nightlife. ...
11 Mar How Coronavirus is Impacting Electronic Music
We speak to artists, promoters and booking agents to find out how the coronavirus is impacting the electronic music industry....
11 Mar Lauren Flax: 10 Nasty Jack Tracks
Detroit's Lauren Flax picks 10 of the nastiest jack tracks around. ...
10 Mar Maya Jane Coles’ Uncompromising Attitude is The Key to Her Success
Our March Artist of the Month is Maya Jane Coles. In our interview, she discusses her creative vision, and her new club-focused album. ...
09 Mar Female Festival Bookings Up, But Long Way From Gender Balance: Study
The female:pressure FACTS survey has once again provided hard data behind electronic music festival bookings, and things are slowly changing. ...
04 Mar The Eternal Appeal of Piano House
The piano is timeless in house music. We investigate the genre's history and enduring legacy, talking to some of its most prominent players. ...
04 Mar Hernan Cattaneo & Nick Warren: 6 Tips for the Perfect Back-to-Back Set
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04 Mar Rockwell Picks The 6 Most Important Tracks of His Career
In his own words, London's Rockwell — a hero of drum & bass — tells the stories behind some of his most important tracks...
26 Feb A Guide to Dance Music’s Devious New Genre, Dark Disco
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. ...
21 Feb Pär Grindvik Picks The Best in Raw, Deep and Hypnotic Techno
Following Beatport's techno expansion, techno veteran Par Grindvik guides you through the [Raw/Deep/Hypnotic] category with 10 choice cuts. ...
19 Feb Cover Story: Nathan Micay is Building Universes, and Fighting
For The Rave
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....
18 Feb Beatport is Expanding its Techno Categories
Today, Beatport is making some big changes to how you'll find techno on the store, with expanded categories offering more choice. Learn more....
18 Feb ARTBAT Are Changing How The World Sees Ukraine, One Hit at a Time
We meet Ukraine's ARTBAT in Kiev, interviewing them about their success, their hometown, and their plans for the future. ...
06 Feb How Dance Music Collectives Are Shaping Our 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. ...
06 Feb Developing Dramatic, Layered Chord Progressions in Ableton with VNTM
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. ...
31 Jan The 10 Best Photos From Audi’s Jan Blomqvist Show
Check out the 10 best snaps from Jan Blomqvist + Band's electrifying live performance in the Austrian Alps with Beatport x Audi....
30 Jan FREE TRACK | Jan Blomqvist – Our Broken Mind Embassy
Download a free track by Jan Blomqvist, the German live electronic act making huge waves across Europe with his band. ...
30 Jan On Our Radar: January
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....
21 Jan Cover Story: Welcome to The Kaleidoscopic, Psychedelic World of DJ Tennis
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. ...
16 Jan Beatport: 16 Years in Numbers
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....
15 Jan Beatport Live Heads to Costa Rica For The BPM Festival 2020
Beatport Live with be streaming directly from The BPM Festival in Costa Rica with artists like Deep Dish, Luciano, and Masters at Work....
17 Dec Posthuman’s 10 True Underground Acid Tracks
Posthuman picks 10 tracks from the labels and artists you've likely never heard of, including DJ ESP, Hard Ton and Marshall Applewhite....
16 Dec Introducing: LYZZA
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....
10 Dec Cover Story: Violet & Photonz, And The New Sound of Lisbon’s Underground
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. ...
04 Dec Why Techno Is Harder, Faster and Angrier Than Ever
Harder and faster techno is more popular than ever. Annabel Ross explores why that is with some of the scene’s foremost players. ...
02 Dec Why Joeski Loves The Arturia Synthi V
New York City house veteran and Maya Recordings boss Joeski reviews Auturia's emulation of one of the world's most popular synths. ...
29 Nov 10 Leftfield Bass Labels That Are Currently Killing It
Will Gulseven explores some of the best leftfield bass labels around....
27 Nov Cover Story: The Rise of Mor Elian is a Testament to The Power of Taking it Slow
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....
27 Nov Rampa: “I Think The Only Real Plan We Have Is To Keep It Slow”
We sit down with Keinemusik's Rampa in Berlin as his crew turns 10 years old, and celebrates its 50th release. ...
26 Nov Underworld’s Early ‘80s And ‘90s
Electronic Inspirations
Underworld explore the early-era rave classics that made them who they are today. ...
26 Nov Introducing: Anetha
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. ...
18 Nov Forgotten Artifacts: Rodriguez Jr.’s ARP-2600 Is A Childhood Dream Come True
Forgotten Artifacts explores vintage gear found in artist studios around the world. This month, Rodriguez Jr. shows off his ARP-2600. ...
16 Nov Finding Your Own Sound With Spencer Parker
We talk with Spencer Parker about finding his own sound for our new monthly series, Behind The Decks. ...
15 Nov Hybrasil: The Behringer Pro-1 “Is A Real Analogue Machine”
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15 Nov Alexkid: How Max for Live Opened a World of Production Possibilities
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. ...
25 Oct 5 Online Sets That Capture Tbilisi’s Vital Techno Scene
We’ve handpicked and unpacked five incredible DJ sets, recorded at the best clubs and parties in Tbilisi. ...
24 Oct On Our Radar: November
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. ...
24 Oct Plugged In: Stimming
We catch up with Diynamic affiliate Stimming, as he illustrates how his hardware liberates him from the rigidities of computer-based software. ...
24 Oct Beatport Studio Sessions: Woo York
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24 Oct Beatport Studio Sessions: BEC
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."...
24 Oct Beatport Studio Sessions: Insolate
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24 Oct Beatport Studio Sessions: Wehbba
Want the inside scoop on how to produce a Drumcode track? Brazil’s Wehbba kindly invited us into his studio to reveal how....
25 Sep These 5 Moscow Producers Are Pushing The Boundaries of Techno
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....