13 Jan DJ Minx Delivers a Politically Charged Jam with “Blind Amerikkka”
Detroit dance music principle DJ Minx links up with spoken word artist E-Man to deliver an urgent message for America....
14 Dec Cover Story: Robert Hood Thinks Techno is Losing its Soul
Having recently released his 'Mirror Man' LP, we catch up with techno's head minister Robert Hood to discuss the future of his genre....
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....
26 Aug Introducing: Huey Mnemonic, the Unstoppable New Detroit Techno Talent
We dive into the budding musical career of Huey Mnemonic, a DJ-producer who represents a new vanguard of change for the Detroit techno scene....
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....
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....
25 Apr Legend of Detroit House Music Mike Huckaby Passes Away
RIP Mike Huckaby....
24 Apr 10 Essential Dance Music Documentaries
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Watch documentaries on Detroit techno, the birth of house music, Ultra Music Festival, Norwegian disco and so much more. ...
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. ...
11 Mar Lauren Flax: 10 Nasty Jack Tracks
Detroit's Lauren Flax picks 10 of the nastiest jack tracks around. ...