The 7 Best EDM Tracks on Beatport You May Have Missed

We sort through some of the best EDM tracks you may have missed this month on Beatport with Gamuel Sori, Leotrix, Ruth Royall and more.

Set Times for Junction 2 Virtual Livestream Announced

Set times announced for the Junction 2 virtual livestream event — occurring on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th.

How Video Games and VR Could Change Festivals Forever

Events like Lightning in a Bottle, Glastonbury and Tomorrowland are going virtual. What does that mean for the future of festivals? We explore.

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. 

Label Of The Month: ESP Institute

We hear the story behind ESP Institute, and learn about the label’s decade-long mission to push uncompromising sounds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rebūke Fires Up A Menacing Mix Ahead Of His Next Drumcode EP

Ahead of his next Drumcode EP, Irish wunderkind Rebūke delivers a heady mix and tells us about his rave roots, production, and future plans.

Beatport x HE.SHE.THEY Announce
Pride 2020 Livestream

Beatport teams up with HE.SHE.THEY for a Pride 2020 livestream to celebrate queer community’s integral role in dance music culture.

Experts Pick the Top 5 VSTs for Under $200

We speak to TOKiMONSTA, Infected Mushroom, Claude VonStroke, Carl Cox, and dela Moon about their favorite VSTs that won’t break the bank.

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.

Giorgia Angiuli: “It Needs to be Magic, Always”

Giorgia Angiuli dives into her distinct musical approach and her neverending quest for finding magic in the studio.

Beatport Launches new Organic House/Downtempo Genre

Beatport is launching a new Organic House/Downtempo genre — a new space dedicated to deeper, slower, and more meditative shades of house.

On Our Radar: June 2020

We take a look at five artists who are On Our Radar for June, 2020: K-Lone, Azu Tiwaline, Kilig, Tailor Jae, and Distinct Minds.

The Best Deep House On Beatport You May Have Missed

We sort through some of the best deep house tracks you may have missed this month on Beatport with FYI Chris, Tigerskin, Kapote, and more.

Beatport Hype: Nerang Recordings

Words: Cameron Holbrook DJ Whipr Snipr, head-honcho of the Berlin via Gold Coast imprint Nerang Recordings, tells us the story of his label's rise through the underground ranks and shares a potent one-hour mix of heavy cuts and unreleased gems. Beatport · Nerang Recordings |...

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.

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.

Cover Story: DJ Rush is a True Original, and an Entertainer of the Highest Calibre

Known for bringing unparalleled energy to the dance floor, DJ Rush is an entertainer of the highest caliber. But his story extends beyond the hard techno he plays at clubs and festivals across Europe, all the way back to early Chicago house. Marcus Barnes hears his story, told like never before.

The Best House On Beatport You May Have Missed

We sort through some of the best house tracks you may have missed this month on Beatport with Spencer Parker, Gimbrère, Da Lukas, and more.

The Legacy of Sweet Pussy Pauline: Iconic, Explicit, and Sadly Forgotten

Get to know Sweet Pussy Pauline: the vocalist whose wit and attitude has made her one of dance music’s most influential voices.

Watch Charlotte de Witte Livestream from a Medieval Castle

Belgian techno star Charlotte de Witte gives us a taste of her hometown with a stunning livestream from the top of a medieval castle.

Winners of the Beatport Producer Challenge Announced

We present the top 10 winners of the Beatport Producer Challenge with tracks representing each of Beatport’s best selling genres.

Label Of The Month: Drumcode

We investigate how Adam Beyer’s imprint and techno empire, Drumcode, has created a lasting legacy that stretches far beyond the dancefloor.

Do You Want to Kickstart Your DJ Career with Tomorrowland?

Read our interview with Fedde Le Grand to find out how you could play at Tomorrowland 2021 with The Sound of Tomorrow DJ competition!

The Best Tech House On Beatport You May Have Missed

We highlight some of the best tech house tracks to hit Beatport last month. Featuring: Billy Kenny, East End Dubs, Harry Romero, Javi Bosch, and more

Music at Home: Agoria

Agoria talks the tracks and documentaries that are getting him through quarantine.

Koloah’s Track-by-Track Guide to the Kyiv Underground

Kyiv-based DJ-producer Koloah guides us through the exciting underground productions coming out of the Ukrainian capital.

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.

The Best Techno On Beatport You Might Have Missed

We highlight some of the best techno tracks to hit Beatport in May 2020. Featuring: Donato Dozzy, Zenker Brothers, STL, Skudge, and more.

Listen To Giorgia Angiuli’s
Collaborative Isolation Project, “UNITED”

Giorgia Angiuli has pieced together a collaborative track with fan-submitted samples to help raise money for the Italian Red Cross. Listen here.

Plugged In: Hannes Bieger

Europe’s most in-demand mixing engineer, Hannes Bieger, takes us on an exclusive studio tour and shares musings about his sonic philosophy.

Tinlicker Serve Up A Towering Mix Of Deep House, Trance, And Progressive

Anjunabeats duo Tinlicker deliver a superb hour-long mix while discussing their rise to stardom, namesake and more.

Introducing: Magit Cacoon, The Israeli Artist Who Connects Cultures And Blurs Boundaries

With releases on Crosstown Rebels, Diynamic and DGTL, the rising Isreali artist Magit Cacoon is bringing harmonius sounds to the Middle East.

Future Roots Forever: How LA’s DUBLAB Revolutionized Online Community Radio

For over 20 years, LA’s pioneering online radio station, dublab, has been broadcasting cutting-edge music on the web. We hear their story.

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.

Cover Story: Red Axes, Rock & Rollers With a Disco Soul

Tel-Aviv duo Red Axes’ unusually charismatic and complex dance music direction is taking listeners on an unforgettable psychedelic ride.

Beatport Hype: SubVision

Mark Reeve delivers a gripping mix and discusses both the ethos and future of his SubVision imprint for our Hype Label of the Month feature.

Five Experts Pick The Best Studio Monitors, Whatever Your Sound

We ask a variety of producers and experts to offer their advice, earned over decades, for the best studio monitors whatever your sound.

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.

An Unprotected Interview With Partiboi69

A rare interview with one of dance music’s funniest and most notorious electro DJs, Partiboi69.

Label Of The Month: Anjunabeats

Celebrating its 20-year-anniversary, we detail the story of Anjunabeats and its journey to becoming one of dance music’s most popular labels.

On Our Radar: May 2020

We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for May 2020: PILO, 29 Palms, Klein Zage SIDEPIECE, and La La.

Maribou State: The Five Records That Changed The Way We Make Music

The sublime UK duo Maribou State hand over detailed notes about the five tracks that have had the biggest impact on their production process.

HONOR x Beatport Present A #MusicInWorldOut Virtual House Party

Beatport is teaming up with the trendsetting tech brand HONOR for a virtual house party livestream to celebrate the new HONOR Magic Earbuds.

Opinion: 5 Ways Dance Music Should Radically Change After Coronavirus

We outline five steps that fans and the industry must take to preserve the electronic music scene during and after this global pandemic.

Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider Dies

The Kraftwerk cofounder was 73 years old. He leaves behind a vast and indelible musical legacy. RIP Florian Schneider.

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.

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.

ReConnect Returns With A Special
Drum & Bass Edition

The third official ReConnect livestream will feature 14-hour of nonstop drum & bass madness on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

The Best Drum & Bass on Beatport This Month

We highlight the top performing drum & bass tracks on Beatport in April, 2020, featuring: Kasra, Ray Keith, Clipz, Wingz, S.P.Y, & more.

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.

Berlin Club IPSE Damaged in Fire

The well-established clubbing destination IPSE, located in Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighborhood, caught fire without warning early Monday on April 27, 2020.

Music at Home: Claptone

House music mysterioso, Claptone, shares a handpicked playlist of tracks that he’s rediscovered during his time in isolation.

Legend of Detroit House Music Mike Huckaby Passes Away

RIP Mike Huckaby.

Critical Music’s Rising Star, Particle, Delivers An Atomic
Drum ‘N’ Bass Mix

Essential drum & bass imprint Critical Music shows off the blaring sound of the genre’s newest prodigy, Particle.

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.

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.

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.

Iceland’s Best Dance Tracks, According To GusGus

Hailing from Iceland, lauded electronic act GusGus discuss the origin of their country’s rave scene and pick their favorite Icelandic productions.

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.

Beats In School: Season Two Wrap-Up

Beatport looks back at Season 2 of its ‘Beats In School’ mentorship program with Dirtybird, mau5trap, Second State, Hospital Records, and the artists they sponsored.

Set Times Announced For Beatport’s 36-Hour Livestream, Reconnect

On Friday, April 17, Beatport Live will stream 36 artists from homes and studios all over the world for a nonstop 36-hour dance marathon.

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.

10 Years After Breaking Through, Eats Everything is Feeling More Creative and Honest Than Ever

Bristol’s very own Eats Everything is our Artist of the Month for April 2020. Here, he gets personal and introspective like never before.

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.

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.

On Our Radar: April 2020

We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for April 2020: Sepehr, Raven, Lighght, Sara Landry, and Selective Response.

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.

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.

Forgotten Artifacts: The Wizardry Behind Patrick Holland’s Waldorf Micro Q

Canadian artist Patrick Holland (FKA Project Pablo) shows love to one of his favorite synths in his studio, the Waldorf Micro Q.

Label Of The Month: Critical Music

Beatport selects Critical Music — one the most essential drum & bass outfits in the UK — as its Label of the Month for April, 2020.

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.

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.

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.

The 10 Dance Tracks That Changed Demuja’s Life

Austrain deep house don Demuja gets nostalgic with 10 tracks from his past as an all-night DJ in the bars of Salzburg.

Giorgia Angiuli Wants You To Help Make A Track For COVID-19 Relief

Italian instrumentalist Giorgia Angiuli launches a UNITED and public audio collaboration to raise money for WHO’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

A Musical Guide To The Athens Underground in 10 Tracks

Greek imprint Trial & Error’s head honcho Marios ‘bonebrokk’ Naris show us 10 of his favorite club tracks by Athenian artists.

Beatport ReConnect Was a Huge Success: $180,000 Raised, 8.5 Million Watched

We asked, you donated — thank you.

NYC’s Dave + Sam Offer a Soulful And Empowering Mix For These Chaotic Times

NYC duo Dave + Sam ready their debut album on Classic Music Company with a scintillating mix of old gems and unheard treasures.

The Orb Pick 10 Tracks That Inspired Their New Album

Alex Paterson of The Orb compiles an eclectic list of tracks that influenced his group’s new record, ‘Abolition Of The Royal Familia’.

Bicep Return to Ninja Tune With Euphoric New Single, “Atlas”

Bicep return to Ninja Tune for their first piece of original music since 2018’s Rain EP with the euphoric new single, “Atlas”.

Beatport’s 24-Hour Live Stream Extended to 33 Hours: See Extra Set Times

On March 27, Beatport Live will host a 24-hour stream featuring 24 top-selling artists from various locations around the globe.

Introducing: Hyperaktivist, the Venezuelan Selector Using ’90s Principles to Reunite the Dance Floor

Hyperaktivist’s dancefloor rituals are the stuff of legend in the Berlin underground, but her reach extends much further. John Thorp discovers how this Venezuelan up-and-comer has been slowly changing the scene for the better.  

(Re)Discover The UK Funky Sound In Six Tracks

To mark the launch of Beatport’s new UK funky sub-genre, we take a look at six essential tracks that define this crucial underground sound.

300 Quarantined On-Site At Tribal Gathering Festival In Panama

After declaring a national emergency due to Coronavirus, Panama has ordered vistors of Tribal Gathering festival to stay on-site.

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.

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.

The 5 Best Sets From CRSSD Spring 2020

We take a look back at our five favorite sets from the Spring 2020 edition of San Diego’s beloved CRSSD Festival.

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. 

Forgotten Artifacts: Purple Disco Machine’s Expansive Roland JX-3P

Disco house kingpin Purple Disco Machine tells us how the bright and banging sound of his favorite synth, the analogue Roland JX-3P.

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.

Lauren Flax: 10 Nasty Jack Tracks

Detroit’s Lauren Flax picks 10 of the nastiest jack tracks around.

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.

PAX: 10 Huge Tracks That Drive Their DJ Sets

As they prepare for their 2020 US Tour, house and techno duo PAX settle on the 10 mainstay records that drive their dancefloor experience.

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.

Meet The Women Of Beatport: Part One

We celebrate International Women’s Day with six female Beatport employees who discuss their jobs and promoting diversity within their fields.

UMEK Picks The Best in Peak Time, Driving and Hard Techno

Words: UMEK UMEK picks a few killer selections from Beatport's new [Peak Time/Driving/Hard] section. Considering the amount of nagging from users who struggle to get through thousands of releases in today's hyper-productive world, the never-ending debate on what is and isn't techno and how tracks...

Mikey Lion Gets Loud With His Favorite Hip Hop-Inspired House Tracks

Desert Hearts’ head-honcho Mikey Lion gets loud with 10 of his favorite tracks that bring a hip-hop attitude to house-oriented dancefloors.

On Our Radar: March

We take a look at five artists who are on our radar for March 2020: Gigsta, Tomás Urquieta, Joseph Ashworth, Saint Thomas LeDoux, and Mesmé.

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.

Hernan Cattaneo & Nick Warren: 6 Tips for the Perfect Back-to-Back Set

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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

Label Of The Month: Classic Music Company

We get the inside story behind one of house music’s most accomplished imprints.

Renowned Italian Club Cocoricò
Will Reopen Next Month

Following its closure in June 2019 after a 30-year-run, the famous club in Rimini, Italy, returns as Le Cocorico Riccione (AKA Cocco).

The Best of Phantasy Sound’s Back Catalogue

We dive into 10 tracks from Phantasy Sound back catalogue, including label founder Erol Alkan, with Daniel Avery, Terr, Red Axes and more.

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.

Meet Denise Rabe: Berlin’s Beloved Techno Fabulist

Stroboscopic Artefacts artist Denise Rabe provides us with a one-hour mix and discusses her mythological approach to the world of techno.

Introducing: DJs Pareja

Following two decades at the top of the Buenos Aires underground scene, DJs Pareja are finally making a name across Europe and the world.

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.

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.

MJ Cole Selects His Top 10 Neo-Classical Tunes

MJ Cole explores the subtle electronics and luxurious string arrangements of his 10 favorite pieces of neo-classical music.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beatport Hype: [IDEA]

Beatport spotlights Elliot Adamson’s explosive [IDEA] imprint as its Hype label of the month for February 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jan Blomqvist: Live Wires

We catch up with German live electronic virtuoso, Jan Blomqvist.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top 5 Biggest Announcements From NAMM 2020

We highlight our five favorite pieces of cutting-edge music tech and gear from NAMM 2020.

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.

Jan Blomqvist + Band — Audi Electrified Chart

Ahead of their epic January 25th show in Kitzbühel with Beatport and Audi, Jan Blomqvist + Band plot a course for the decade with ten melodic house & techno tunes.

Audi x Beatport Presents Jan Blomqvist + Band Live

Join us live on January 25th from Kitzbühel in the Austrian Alps with Jan Blomqvist + Band for this special event with Audi. 

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.

Audi x Beatport Presents Jan Blomqvist + Band Live

Read Beatportal's interview with Jan Blomqvist The 10 Best Photos From Audi’s Jan Blomqvist Show Rewatch the live stream Jan Blomqvist + Band broadcast their melodic, blissful tones, live and direct from the Austrian Alps. Click the banner above!

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.

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.

Beatport Hype: Warehouse Music

Beatport highlights Mella Dee’s propulsive Warehouse Music imprint as its Hype label of the month for January 2020

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.

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.

Win Synths, Software, And TONS Of Other DJ Gear During Our 24-Hour Livestream

Win gear from Pioneer, Native Instruments, Allen & Heath, AiAiAi, Cubase, Shure, Subpac, Roli, and more during our 24-hour ReConnect stream.

An Expert’s Guide To Choosing The Best Headphones

We spoke to four DJs and one tech expert to help you find the best headphones for your money.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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

Beatport Podcast:
Ben Rau

The notoriously friendly Inkal boss gets candid about ghostwriting, mental health, production strategies and so much more.

Forgotten Artifacts: TERR’s Gritty and Sweet TR-606

Phantasy Sound rising star TERR discusses her love for the classic yet underappreciated TR-606’s synth and its unusual sounds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10 Leftfield Bass Labels That Are Currently Killing It

Will Gulseven explores some of the best leftfield bass labels around.

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.

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.

Underworld’s Early ‘80s And ‘90s
Electronic Inspirations

Underworld explore the early-era rave classics that made them who they are today.

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. 

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.

Beatport Podcast: Jeff Mills

This week’s podcast features none other than The Wizard himself, Jeff Mills — the Detroit pioneer whose prolific output has seen him push boundaries on the dance floor and far beyond.

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.

Hybrasil: The Behringer Pro-1 “Is A Real Analogue Machine”

Words: Hybrasil For Beatport’s first Pick Of The Month, Hybrasil reviews Behringer’s Pro-One clone. The Behringer Pro-1 is a remake of the Sequential Circuits Pro-One. Originally released in 1981, it is one of electronic music's most iconic synthesisers, popularised by artists such as Vince Clarke,...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beatport Studio Sessions: Woo York

Words: Beatport Staff Denys from Woo York opens the doors to the duo’s studio in Kiev to discuss their setup and how they play live. Find Woo York on Beatport

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.”

Beatport Studio Sessions: Insolate

Words: Beatport Staff Croatian DJ, producer and label founder Insolate welcomes us into her studio to walk us through the production behind her release on Attic Music, “Deviant Behaviour.” Find Insolate on Beatport

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.

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.

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