05 Dec The 50 Best Tracks of 2022
The 50 Best Tracks of 2022, featuring Nia Archives, Objekt, Shanti Celeste, Fred Again.., Eliza Rose, Anna Lunoe, Bicep, HAAi and more....
02 Dec Indira Paganotto Returns to KNTXT with her Scintillating ‘Lions Of God’ EP
Spanish psytechno producer Indria Paganotto follows up last year’s 'Himalaya' EP with an epic new four-tracker on KNTXT....
25 Nov Gorgon City Collaborate with Interplanetary Criminal and Reach Higher Heights with “Sidewindah”
[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: Ralph Moore[/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_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class="post-quote-links"][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="post-quote-links"] Proving that the "Sidewindah" doesn’t sleep, Gorgon City and Interplanetary Criminal have joined forces...
03 Nov Sally C Returns with New Single on Rhythm Section
[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: Ralph Moore[/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"] The third interaction of Rhythm Section International's SHOUTS V/A compilation drops on December 2nd. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]“Ladies and...
18 Jul Cover Story: Objekt
Beatport sits down for a rare interview with musical polymath Objekt to discuss his production methods, post-lockdown clubland, and his latest EP....
21 Apr Kerri Chandler Announces First Album in 14 Years, ‘Spaces and Places’
Kerri Chandler has announced the first details of his first album in 14 years, 'Spaces and Places' — set to drop via his Kaos Theory label in October of 2022....
21 Apr Cover Story: Bou
Beatport traces the history and evolution of Bou, the top-selling artist who is quickly becoming the UK’s brightest star in drum & bass....
06 Jan Win With Beatportal: Enter to Earn Beatport Store Credits, LINK Subscriptions and More
Beatportal is offering you the chance to win great prizes, including Beatport store credits, a Beatport LINK subscription and more....
20 Dec Cover Story: AceMoMA
For our final Cover Story of 2021, Shawn Reynaldo sits down for a rare interview with NYC-based producers AceMoMA, whose futuristic blend of techno, footwork, and jungle has rocketed them into the limelight. ...
10 Dec The 50 Best Tracks of 2021
The 50 Best Tracks of 2021, featuring India Jordan, Sherelle, Jaden Thompson, Skream, Alan Fitzpatrick, Anz, Eris Drew, Overmono, and more....
16 Nov Cover Story: Disclosure
With seven GRAMMY nominations, three albums, and a slew of high-profile pop collaborations, Disclosure have become one of dance music’s biggest acts in the past decade. Beatport looks back at a whirlwind decade with brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence, whose new 'DJ Kicks' LP is...
24 Aug Cover Story: Welcome to Toya Delazy’s Afrorave
London-based South African artist Toya Delazy channels her Zulu heritage with contemporary club sounds into a powerful mix of rhythmic gold....
12 Aug 10 Lessons Every DJ Should Know
Harold Heath picks 10 lessons every DJ should know from his book Long Relationships: My Incredible Journey From Unknown DJ to Small-time DJ....
05 Aug Jaguar: “Representation is the Route to Reaching Equality”
Renowned BBC presenter and electronic music expert Jaguar takes over as Beatportal's guest editor of the month for August 2021....
19 Jul Cover Story: Curses! New Wave Acid Love from Outer Space
We link with Curses to learn more about his career to date as he details some of his favorite tracks from his three-part 'Next Wave Acid Punx' compilation....
12 Jul Artist of the Month: Gorgon City
Beatport chats with powerhouse UK duo Gorgon City about their drum & bass influences, staying true to the underground, and their new LP....
21 Jun Cover Story: The Evolution of Palms Trax
Dekmantel and Lobster Theremin associate Palms Trax has been hugely successful since breaking through nearly a decade ago. As Chandler Shortlidge learns, he’s now cooking big plans for what comes next. ...
17 Jun On Our Radar: June 2021
Beatport highlights six artists that are currently on our radar: Gina Breeze, Longstocking, Stones Taro, Charly Schaller, Paige Julia, Jaden Thompson....
24 May CircoLoco Launches Record Label with Rockstar Games, CircoLoco Records
CircoLoco and Rockstar Games tap Seth Troxler, Kerri Chandler, Dixon, Rampa, and Sama' Abdulhadi for their freshly minted label's debut EP....
20 May Producer Spotlight: Terr
Brazilian artist Terr tells us about the recording process and sci-fi influences behind her Cosmic Electro sound pack for Loopmasters....
19 May You Can’t Stop CC:DISCO! From Dancing
Following the release CC:DISCO!'s 'First Light (Vol. 2)' LP, we catch up with the Australian selector to learn about her tastemaking skills....
13 May On Our Radar: May 2021
Beatport's May 2021 edition of On Our Radar highlights Halal Sol, Nia Archives, Elkka, Cameo Blush, Laughing Ears, and Salute....
26 Apr Introducing: Kyrist, a Rising Star of Drum & Bass
We learn the story behind Kyrist, a life-long music selector whose been driving change at the forefront of drum & bass’ male-dominated scene....
22 Apr Soul Clap ask WTF Are We Doing to the World?
on Their Hopeful New Album
We catch up with Soul Clap, whose new album, 'WTF (World Transformation Force) carries with it an important message for Earth Day....
20 Apr On Our Radar: April 2021
For Beatport highlights Voin Oruwu, REES, DJ Mell G, Miane, Brandon Lucas, and Ray Kandinski for the April 2021 edition of On Our Radar....
24 Mar Beatport’s Definitive History of Techno
As part of Beatportal's new series on the history of electronic dance music, we explore the rich history of techno from the 1970s to today....
03 Mar Watch Erol Alkan Discuss Phantasy Sound’s 100th Release
We chat with storied UK DJ/producer Erol Alkan, who goes over his Phantasy Sound label's history, discography, and plans for the future....
01 Mar Label of the Month: Hospital Records
We dive into the history of the drum & bass scene's most accomplished music label, Hospital Records, to celebrate its 25-year-anniversary....
18 Feb Beatport Hype: Tamango Records
Tamango Records boss Yaya discusses his fast-growing minimal tech imprint and provides an exclusive mix of Tamango Records gold....
16 Feb Patrick & Hayley Topping to Release new “Disco Hits” Single on Trick
Patrick Topping and his wife Hayley Topping will release their second joint single, 'Disco Hits', via Trick on March 5th....
05 Feb Black Coffee: “I’m Proud to say I’m a Student of Pretty Much Everything”
We catch up with South African house music pioneer Black Coffee to learn more about his 2021 album, 'Subconsciously.'...
25 Jan Introducing: Marsh
We hear the story of Marsh, a UK progressive house maestro who's quickly established himself as one of the Anjuna roster's most beloved acts....
14 Jan On Our Radar: January 2021
For Beatport's January edition of On Our Radar, we look at Amy Dabbs, Blackloud, Shubostar, Kareem El Morr, Main Phase, and Big Ever....
13 Jan Beatport Hype: Colorize
We speak with Dezza, PRAANA, and Matt Fax (who serves up an exclusive mix) about the boundary-pushing progressive house label, Colorize....
21 Dec Introducing: Verraco
Through adventurous IDM and techno, Colombia’s Veracco lays down a politically-charged manifesto on his debut album....
18 Dec On Our Radar: December 2020
For the December 2020 edition of On Our Radar, we look at Nikki Nair, boiish, Ekkah, Lastlings, Wayward, and Toh Imago....
16 Dec Beatport Hype: Rawsome Deep
Greco (NYC), the leader of minimal/deep tech label Rawsome Deep, shares details about his imprint and hands over an exclusive mix....
09 Dec The 50 Best Tracks of 2020
Tapping our network of contributors from around the globe, we present our top 50 tracks of 2020 (in no particular order)....
08 Dec Beatport Launches New Genre: Electro [Classic / Detroit / Modern]
Genre launch creates a new home for Electro — the pioneering sound born out of the Detroit, Rotterdam, and beyond — on the Beatport Store....
07 Dec Artist of the Month: Even in Lockdown, The Legend of Carl Cox Grows
Carl Cox — our Artist of the Month — gets candid ahead of his opening and closing sets for the Beatport x Absolut's NYE livestream....
12 Aug The 10 Best Drum & Bass Acts You’ve (Probably)
Never Heard Of
We pick out ten up-and-coming drum & bass artists who you need to keep an eye on, such as: A.Fruit, Dilemma, Javano, Dubshun, Waeys, & more....
10 Aug Artist of the Month: Amelie Lens
Our Artist of the Month is techno superstar, Amelie Lens. We learn more about her meteoric rise and emotional connection to the DJ booth....
17 Jul Cinthie: “Just Because We Can’t Dance, it Doesn’t Mean the Music is Canceled”
We catch up with Berlin house hero, Cinthie, to discuss her early career, label efforts, and debut album "Skylines — City Lights" on Aus Music....
19 Jun 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....
15 Apr 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. ...
25 Mar 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"....