08 Aug Honey Dijon | Artist of the Month
Dance music sensation Honey Dijon sits down with Beatport to discuss her clubland origins, her forthcoming 'Black Girl Magic' album, and more....
11 Jul Artist of the Month: John Summit
Chicago’s John Summit shot to fame over the past few years with a string of chart-topping house hits. Now he’s taking it all in, and preparing for everything that comes next. Jack Tregoning hears his story....
03 Sep Beatport’s Definitive History of Tech House
Beatport traces the evolution of one of the electronic music scene's most popular sounds in Beatport's Definitive History of Tech House....
27 Aug Beatport Launches New Genre: Jackin’ House
Beatport has added a brand new genre category to the store: Jackin House — a home for the energetic, sample-heavy sound born out of Chicago....
13 Aug Beatport Exclusive: Justin Cudmore &
Hiroko Yamamura Incite a “Midwest Panic”
Justin Cudmore and Hiroko Yamamura's new four-track EP is an ode to the acid sounds of the Midwest rave scene — out now via HE.SHE.THEY....
04 Aug Paul Johnson has Passed Away after Battle with COVID-19
The Chicago house music legend Paul Johnson has died at the age of 50 after weeks spent battling the COVID-19 virus....
07 Jun Adam Beyer and DJ Rush Join Forces on ‘Restore My Soul’ EP
Two icons of techno team up for the first time for a powerful four-track EP, 'Restore My Soul,' availble June 11th on Drumcode....
02 Jun Beatport’s Definitive History of House Music
Beatportal explores the expansive and glorious history of house music and all its subgenres with our Definitive History of House....
16 Mar John Summit Lands on Insomniac Records with “Make Me Feel”
The on-fire Chicago phenom John Summit debuts with Insomniac Records with an irrepressible new tech house single, "Make Me Feel"....
03 Feb Seth Troxler Takes Over Beatport’s Livestream Residency
Detroit dance floor stalwart Seth Troxler takes over Beatport's monthly livestream program, 'The Residency,' for Black History Month....
26 Jan John Summit Lands another Beatport Number 1 with “Beauty Sleep”
Six months after his first Beatport Number 1, Chicago artist John Summit climbs to the site's overall top spot again with "Beauty Sleep."...
22 Sep Cover Story: Sherelle is Ready to Conquer the World
For the Cover Story, Sherelle goes in-depth on her history, that infamous Boiler Room set, Black Lives Matter, and proving the haters wrong....
18 Aug Cover Story: Byron The Aquarius Feels Like “Everything Came From Black Culture”
Cover Story: We speak to southern deep house DJ-producer Byron The Aquarius about his studio journies, creative freedom, and keeping techno black....
05 Aug Label of the Month: Sistrum Recordings
Since 2006, Sistrum Recordings has steadily become one of Detroit's best kept secrets. We hear the story behind the label's history, and founder Patrice Scott shares the secret to its success. ...
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....
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. ...
16 Jun 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...
26 Mar 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....
11 Mar Lauren Flax: 10 Nasty Jack Tracks
Detroit's Lauren Flax picks 10 of the nastiest jack tracks around. ...
03 Mar Label of the Month: Classic Music Company
We get the inside story behind one of house music's most accomplished imprints. ...