27 Nov Introducing: X CLUB.
Beatport catches up with the Aussie techno duo X CLUB. to learn about partying in Brisbane, their move to the UK, the launch of their new HIDE THE JUNK imprint and more....
22 Nov The Rave & Video Game Legacy of CoLD SToRAGE’s wipE’out” Soundtrack
Beatport digs into CoLD SToRAGE's rave-inspired soundtrack for wipE'out'' which ushered in a new era of electronic music in video games....
22 Nov Riordan Scores a Beatport #1 with “Needle On The Record”
We chat with the rising UK dance music wunderkind Riordan, whose righteous tech house weapon "Needle On The Record" is a Beatport #1....
13 Nov Artist of the Month: Nora En Pure
Switzerland's celebrated melodic dance music virtuoso Nora En Pure details how her intense connection to nature informs her productions, striking a balance between ethereal and club-oriented tracks, funding oceanic conservationist projects with her label, and more....
30 Oct Introducing: Kitty Amor
Beatport gets to know Kitty Amor — the most devoted ambassador of the UK’s vibrant and emerging African electronic music scene....
24 Oct Cover Story: TSHA
The multi-talented TSHA reflects on her personal development and evolution as she returns with a latest single, "Somebody," on Ninja Tune....
19 Oct Beatport Next: Powerhouse Twins Coco & Breezy Channeling the High Vibe
Twin sisters and Beatport Next duo Coco & Breezy detail their entrepreneurial origins, unique creative flair and their music's positive messaging....
09 Oct Artist of the Month: Butch
The beloved German DJ/producer Butch discusses the rise of minimal house, hunting for the best samples, avoiding the "DJ police," and more....
04 Oct Beatport x Night Embassy Unite for a Red-Hot Clubland Showcase in Bogotá
Beatport unites with Jägermeister’s Night Embassy in Bogotá’ to livestream sets from the rising stars of Colombia’s vibrant nightlife scene....
02 Oct Label of the Month: Sincopat
We link up with Valencian dance music maverick AFFKT to uncover the story behind the groundbreaking and goosebump-inducing sound of his distinguished Sincopat imprint....
29 Sep Odd Mob & OMNOM Score a Beatport Number 1 with “Losing Control”
We speak with Australian artist Odd Mob and LA-based talent OMNOM whose collaborative tech house stomper "Losing Control" has just hit Beatport's overall top spot....
21 Sep Producer Spotlight: Yousef
UK House legend Yousef shares stories from his inspiring career, and the making of his new Beatport Sounds sample pack, 'Circus House Music.'...
11 Sep Artist of the Month: Skream
Beatport links up with pioneering artist Skream to discuss the 11-year break between 'Skreamizm’ EPs, his return to playing dubstep, and more....
31 Aug Beatport Next: The Rave-Ready Concoctions of Confidential Recipe
Beatport Next star Confidential Recipe is championing South America's new wave of explosive, raw, and rave-ready strains of techno. ...
07 Aug Artist of the Month: Rezz
Electronic music luminary REZZ details her love of all things horror, the pitfalls of insomnia, the punk roots behind her latest EP, and more....
21 Jul Going Rouge with Rockwell
We chat with drum & bass kingpin Rockwell about his refreshed creative outlook following the arrival of his wild sophomore album, 'Low Art.'...
16 Jul Finding ‘Fusion’ with Len Faki
Techno mainstay Len Faki links up with Beatport to discuss the arrival of his sublime and artfully constructed debut album, 'Fusion.'...
11 Jul Artist of the Month: Gorgon City
As they prepare to drop their 4th studio album, the mighty UK duo Gorgon City discuss the magic behind their outstanding production dynamic....
04 Jul Label of the Month: Toolroom Records
We celebrate 20 years of Toolroom Records with Mark Knight to learn about the evolution behind one of the world’s top-tier dance music labels....
03 Jul The Skyward Sounds of Satori
The globe-trotting DJ and live artist Satori talks about visiting Dubai, his live show, his travel routine, his latest tracks, and more....
28 Jun Laurent Garnier: “Techno is the Last Revolution of the 20th Century”
In a wide-ranging in-depth interview Laurent Garnier looks back on his epic career & his first album since 2015, '33 Tours Et Puis Sen Vont.'...
26 Jun Introducing: Bored Lord
LA-based DJ/producer Bored Lord talks pop edits, the glory days of Web 2.0 dance culture, paving new paths for trans artists, and more. ...
23 Jun Beatport Next: The Dance Floor Futurism of Junior Simba
From Zimbabwe to the UK, we speak to Beatport Next star Junior Simba about his dance music metamorphosis, the virtue of patience, and more....
22 Jun Cover Story: Saoirse
We speak to Saoirse as she flexes her passion and prowess on both sides of the boards ahead of her hugely anticipated ‘fabric presents’ mix....
21 Jun Fisher & Aatig Score a Beatport #1 with “Take It Off”
We catch up with Australian tech house star Fisher after locking in another Beatport #1 with his new track “Take It Off” (feat. Aatig)....
05 Jun Label of the Month: Correspondant
Jennifer Cardini details how her pursuit of club culture has informed the sound and vision behind her beloved Correspondant label....
01 Jun Damian Lazarus: 20 Years of Crosstown Wizarding
We sit down with Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus as he looks back on two decades of his revered music label and iconic career....
19 May Beatport Next: Closet Yi and the Underground Sound of Seoul
Seoul-based artist and Beatport Next star Closet Yi discusses her city's underground culture and her ever-evolving dance floor productions....
16 May ESSEL Scores Her First Beatport Number 1 with “Sweat”
We catch up with UK producer and DJ Sophia Essel (aka ESSEL) whose new track “Sweat” marks her first time at the top of the Beatport charts....
16 May Cover Story: Rodriguez Jr.
French techno stalwart Rodriguez Jr. details his melodic origins, the respect he holds for his machines, and his new 10-track opus, 'Feathers & Bones.'...
15 May Fighting for Gender Parity in Dance Music with Lady Of The House
Lady Of The House founder Laila Mckenzie chats on their community's commitment to boosting the voices of marginalized people in dance music....
04 May Label of the Month: Gudu Records
For the first time ever, Peggy Gou sat down with Beatportal to talk about her Gudu Records label and the challenges of running an imprint....
02 May Introducing: Ben Hemsley
Newcastle's Ben Hemsley details his dance floor beginnings and his potent blend of house, rave, and trance that's flourishing across clubland....
27 Apr Damiano von Erckert: Lovers, Fighters, and ‘Euphoric Spirits’
AVA. Records boss Damiano von Erckert discusses the dance floor moments that served to inspire his new 'Euphoric Spirits' long-player....
21 Apr CloZee Identifies the Artists that Have Enriched Her Life
French bass music innovator CloZee discusses her dance floor journey to date and the musical mentors that she has found along the way....
17 Apr Cover Story: Interplanetary Criminal
Interplanetary Criminal discusses the explosive response to his "B.O.T.A.," hit, the resurgence of UK Garage, and his V/A comp for Locked On....
13 Apr Dan Shake on the Introspective Sound of his ‘Verde’ EP
We catch up with the infectious UK artist Dan Shake to learn more about the feelings of escapism that went into his new EP on Shake Records....
10 Apr Artist of the Month: Boris Brejcha
German superstar Boris Brejcha makes music in his basement studio, but the reaction to his club jams is always felt globally: this is why....
05 Apr Beatport Next: ANNĒ is Advancing Greece’s Techno Scene
Beatport Next artist ANNĒ has many plans to help improve the infrastructure of the Greek techno scene. We get to know her story. ...
03 Apr Label of the Month: Selador Recordings
Selador Recordings founders Dave Seaman and Steve Parry discuss their decades of dance floor experience and their label's cultivated sound....
30 Mar Championing Diversity in DJ Culture with Future Female Sounds
Future Female Sounds founder Tia Korpe tells us the story behind its expansive global community of female and gender-expansive DJs....
23 Mar Meduza Score a Beatport Number 1 with their Edit of
GENESI’s “Everything You Have Done”
Italian dance music trio Meduza about their edit of GENESI’s “Everything You Have Done,” which just reached Beatport’s overall top spot....
13 Mar Artist of the Month: Pretty Pink
German dance music phenomenon Pretty Pink details her rise to stardom and the arrival of her transformative debut album, 'Born Digital.'...
06 Mar Label of the Month: Peach Discs
Shanti Celeste and Gramrcy discuss the colorfully focused sound & aesthetic behind their Peach Discs imprint — Beatport's Label of the Month. ...
27 Feb Introducing: Francis Mercier
Haiti-born producer Francis Mercier discusses sample clearance, the super-success of “Sete,” his reimagining of the Afro House sound, & more....
24 Feb Orlando Voorn: “Making Music According To My Mood”
We dig in with house & techno veteran Orlando Voorn to unpack the soulful machine funk behind his eclectic style and sound....
21 Feb Cover Story: Jamz Supernova
Jamz Supernova discusses her life, her label, her philosophical approach to music, and the effects of her recent trip to Colombia....
17 Feb Trikk: Expanding the Palette with ‘Fauna & Flora’
Portuguese artist Trikk details his debut album "Fauna and Flora" on Innervisions with Dixon as executive producer....
10 Feb Beatport Next: HoneyLuv Is Here to Offer You the Ultimate Experience
We catch up with Beatport Next artist HoneyLuv — one of the hottest new names in tech house — to learn more about her plans for 2023....
18 Jan Artist Of The Month: Maceo Plex
The super-producer Maceo Plex is Beatport's Artist Of The Month and he's here to talk Ibiza, Jane's Addiction and more with Sean Griffiths....
21 Dec Introducing: Mochakk
Brazilian dance floor wunderkind Mochakk dives deep into his big breakthrough year in 2022, his diverse taste in music, mentorship and more....
20 Dec Dom Dolla Scores a Beatport Number 1 with his Remix for Gorillaz’s “New Gold”
Australian act Dom Dolla details his remix of Gorillaz’s "New Gold" (feat. Tame Impala & Bootie Brown) — our latest Beatport #1....
14 Dec HUGEL and BLOND:ISH Detail their Beatport Chart-Topping Track, “Tra Tra”
We catch up with HUGEL and BLOND:ISH, whose Latin house remix of Nfasis’ “Tra Tra” climbed to Beatport’s overall top spot this December....
13 Dec Artist Of The Month: The Blessed Madonna
The Blessed Madonna talks us through her most recent career moves and gives us a guided tour of the new world she explores in current single "Serotonin Moonbeams"....
12 Dec Gardna and MC Skibadee release posthumous Charity Single “Every Time That I Land”
Gardna and MC Skibadee release a final charity single to honour the late MC who passed away back in February of 2022....
23 Nov ANOTR Reset for a Brighter Future with their Debut Album
The blossoming Amsterdam house duo ANOTR tells Beatport the story behind the pure and authentic sound of their debut album, 'The Reset.'...
14 Nov Cover Story: Daniel Avery
Beatport talks to Daniel Avery about living in East London, the importance of SHERELLE and HAAi and why lockdown was a sweet relief of sorts....
10 Nov Risa Taniguchi: From Classical Piano to Techno Mayhem
We chat with Tokyo's techno aficionado and Beatport Next artist Risa Taniguchi to learn about her new 'Acid Flesh' EP with Black Asteroid....
03 Nov Todd Terry & Riva Starr Lock Down a Beatport Number 1 with “This Is The Sound”
We chat with Riva Starr about his house collaboration with Todd Terry, “This Is The Sound" — our latest Beatport Number 1. ...
01 Nov Label of the Month: Astrophonica
We talk to label boss Fracture at length about the rise and rise of drum & bass imprint Astrophonica — Beatport's Label of the Month....
27 Oct Behind the Technology: Beatport DJ’s Party Mode
Exclusive with Founder, Jonas Tempel
Beatport Co-Founder Jonas Tempel explains the story behind Beatport’s first-of-its-kind interactive DJing technology, Party Mode....
26 Oct Sasha and Production Friends Reflect on the Story Behind ‘LNOE TEN’
Dance music icon Sasha and his fellow collaborators tell the story behind Last Night On Earth's 10-year anniversary album, 'LNOE TEN.'...
26 Oct Irvine Welsh Returns to the Rave with a New Track
To celebrate the release of his new track "Rave Dance," we caught up with Irvine Welsh to get the low down on some of his favorite acid house moments....
29 Sep Fisher Chalks Up a Beatport #1 with “Yeah The Girls”
Tech house kingpin Fisher takes home his third Beatport #1 of the year with his latest track, "Yeah The Girls."...
27 Sep Meduza Score a Beatport Number 1 with their Remix of Supermode’s “Tell Me Why”
We chat with Italian dance music trio Meduza about their remix of Supermode's "Tell Me Why," which just reached Beatport's overall top spot....
20 Sep IMANU Details his New Deadbeats Album, ‘UNFOLD’
Rotterdam's drum & bass wunderkind IMANU details the sound behind his new 14-track album, 'UNFOLD' — out now via Deadbeats....
09 Sep Pig&Dan: 20 Years of Dance Floor Domination and Brotherhood
Beatport chats with Pig&Dan about two decades of crafting cutting-edge sounds and their forthcoming retrospective album, '20 Years: Pig&Dan.'...
08 Sep Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Finds Catharsis with ‘When the Lights Go’
Beatport chats with TEED (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs) about his new musical direction and the arrival of his 'When The Lights Go' LP....
24 Aug Mau P Delivers a Beatport Number 1 with “Drugs from Amsterdam”
We catch up with Dutch artist Maurits Westveen (aka Mau P), whose track “Drugs From Amsterdam” on Repopulate Mars is a Beatport Number 1....
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....
01 Aug Label of the Month: The Escape Velocity
Beatport chats with techno icon Jeff Mills to learn more about the cosmic ethos and sound behind his new label, The Escape Velocity....
28 Jul Beatport Next: Emily Nash is the Rising Young Star
that Clubland Can’t Get Enough Of
At just 21 years old, Beatport Next artist Emily Nash is blazing new trails for the next generation of club enthusiasts in the UK and abroad....
26 Jul 1991 Broadens his Musical Horizons on Debut Album ‘Odyssey’
Beatport links up with the unstoppable UK drum & bass achiever 1991 to discuss his dynamic debut album, 'Odyssey.'...
25 Jul Introducing: LP Giobbi
Piano house star LP Giobbi chats with Beatport about growing up on The Grateful Dead, fighting for gender equality in music, partying with Daft Punk and more....
21 Jul Beatport Next: 8Kays is Fighting the Good Fight, One Dance Floor at a Time
Beatport Next artist 8Kays is bringing the beauty and glory of Ukraine's dance music scene to the rest of the world....
22 Jun Chris Stussy Brings the ‘Mysteries of the Universe’ to the Dance Floor
We catch up with Dutch DJ and producer Chris Stussy, who'll be releasing his first solo EP on his own Up The Stuss record label since 2020. ...
08 Jun CID & Westend Bag a Beatport Number 1 with “Let Me Take You”
NYC-based artists CID and Westend score a Beatport Number 1 with their high-powered tech house tune, "Let Me Take You."...
26 May Vyvyan Unveiled: Bonar Bradberry (PBR Streetgang)
Shines a Light on his Anonymous Moniker
Beatport speaks with Vyvyan (aka Bonar Bradberry of PBR Streetgang) about why he's chosen to unmask his long-anonymous project....
29 Apr Benny L Details his New Drum & Bass Label, TrES-2b
We catch up with drum & bass stalwart Benny L to learn more about the launch of his new TrES-2b imprint and its debut single, "Alchemy."...
27 Apr Get to know Deas, Poland’s Most Prolific Techno Talent
We chat with Krakow-based DJ/producer Deas, whose triumphant debut on Chris Liebing’s CLR has ushered in a new era for the imprint....
19 Apr Axel Boman: “I’m More Motivated Than Ever to Fight For Music”
Beatport chats with Studio Barnhus' Axel Boman to discover the creative process behind his double album drop, 'Luz' and 'Quest For Fire.'...
08 Apr Beatport Next: Amémé is the Future Face of Afro House
We get to know Beatport Next artist Amémé, the West African-born musician whose Afro house productions have set the world alight....
25 Mar The Librarian’s Latest EP is a “Love Letter to Nightlife”
We catch up with Bass Coast Festival co-founder The Librarian, whose miss u EP channels everything we missed about the dance floor....
17 Mar John Summit Picks Up another Beatport Number 1 with “La Danza”
We catch up with Chicago's John Summit, whose latest track for Defected, "La Danza," has climbed to Beatport's overall top spot....
16 Mar Club Experimentalist LCY Talks New Sample Pack, Bionic Autonomy
Bristolian experimental club artist LCY discusses the futuristic concepts that inspired their new Loopmasters sample pack, Bionic Autonomy....
15 Mar Sydney Blu: “I Want to Provide a Safe Community for
Women, Trans and Non-binary Artists Getting into the Industry”
We speak to Sydney Blu about her ongoing campaign to sign more women, trans and non-binary producers to dance music labels....
25 Feb Joel Corry Scores a Beatport Number 1 with his track “Liquor Store”
We catch up with UK producer and DJ Joel Corry, whose track “Liquor Store” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
31 Jan For House Legend David Morales, ‘Life Is A Song’
Iconic American DJ/producer David Morales hooks up with Beatport to discuss his first album in a decade, 'Life Is A Song.'...
12 Jan James Hype & Tita Lau’s “Disconnected” is a Beatport Number 1
We chat with UK deck wizard James Hype about his and Tita Lau's new track "Disconnected" which just came in as a Beatport Number 1....
17 Dec Chapter & Verse is Storming the Global Tech House Scene
With over 50 singles and numerous chart-topping tracks released in just two years, Chapter & Verse — Ultra Music's new tech house golden boy — is teed up for greatness....
15 Dec Introducing: Otik
We get to know Otik, the Bristol-born and London-based DJ/producer who's blurring the lines between UK bass and techno....
14 Dec Monty: New Zealand has “One of the Best Scenes for D&B” in the World
We chat with 1985 Music affiliate Monty about his connection to the label, his new debut album, and his love for drum & bass down under....
09 Dec Beatport Next: Kevin De Vries is Ready for 2022
We catch up with breakthrough techno producer and Beatport Next artist Kevin De Vries to learn more about what he has in store for 2022....
02 Dec ACRAZE Scores a Beatport Number 1 with “Do It To It”
We chat with ACRAZE about his very first Beatport number one — a slamming rework of Cherish's 2006 R&B hit, "Do It To It."...
29 Nov From Punk Rock to Techno, Raven is
Making Her Mark Wherever She Goes
We catch up with Raven, a new addition to the Rekids family and one of today's most exciting techno up-and-comers....
22 Nov Introducing: Tristan Arp
We speak to Mexico City-based artist Tristan Arp about the thrilling sonic experimentation behind his incredible new 'Sculpturegardening' LP....
19 Nov Kieren Williams Details Shall Not Fade’s Six-Year Anniversary Compilation
We speak to Shall Not Fade label founder Kieran Williams about the label’s new storefront and plans for its six-year anniversary compilation....
18 Nov Hype Label of the Month: Radikon
Jonas Saalbach and David Guzy discuss the honest sounds and familial feel of their burgeoning melodic house & techno imprint, Radikon....
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...
08 Nov Artist of the Month: Alan Fitzpatrick
Celebrating the release of his new album, Machine Therapy, out soon on Anjunadeep, Alan Fitzpatrick is Beatportal's Artist of the Month. ...
03 Nov Dennis Cruz Explores the ‘Roots’ of his Dance Music Journey
Beatport links up with longstanding Spanish talent Dennis Cruz to learn more about his debut album, 'Roots,' and the various musical influences that informed the artist's career milestone....
29 Oct Producer Spotlight: Carl Craig
The legendary Detroit techno pioneer Carl Craig discusses studio gear, production techniques and tips on surviving in the music industry....
28 Oct Cody Currie Takes Us Through his Top Toy Tonics Tracks
We link up with jazz-house stalwart Cody Currie, who walks us through some of his all-time favorite Toy Tonics tracks....
14 Oct Hype Label of the Month: Onyx Recordings
Beatport learns more about the explosive drum & bass label Onyx Recordings, with UK heavyweight Operate serving an exclusive mix....
11 Oct Artist of the Month: RÜFÜS DU SOL
Beatport learns the process behind the new 'Surrender' album from our Artist of the Month — Australian dance band superstars, RÜFÜS DU SOL....
04 Oct Logic1000 is Ready for What Comes Next
We catch up with Beatport Next artist Logic1000, whose pregnancy has inspired her new music and the next phase of her career....
28 Sep Trutopia Celebrates 30 Years of Nervous Records with an Exclusive Mix
Brothers Ash and Kris of the house duo Trutopia detail their winning relationship with Nervous Records and deliver an hour of classic house....
28 Sep Demuir Brings the Raw Power of Jackin’ House to Beatport
We speak with veteran house DJ/producer Demuir about launching the new Jackin’ House genre page on Beatport and his new EP....
03 Sep Âme Drop ‘The Witness’ EP for Innervisions 100th Release,
Calling it a “Landmark We Had Never Imagined”
We catch up with Kristian Rädle and Frank Wiedemann of Âme to learn more about their Innervisions label's 100th release, 'The Witness' EP....
26 Aug DJ Minx is Living her Best Life
We chat with Detroit dance floor legend, DJ Minx, who hands over an exclusive mix and tells us about why she is living her best life in 2021....
20 Aug Demuja Forges a new Musical Path on his Latest Album, “Period of Time”
We speak with Austrian dance music aficionado Demuja about his new music video series and 14-track album, "Period Of Time."...
19 Aug Enrico Sangiuliano & Charlotte de Witte’s “The Age Of Love” Remix
is a Beatport Number 1
Charlotte de Witte and Enrico Sangiuliano‘s magnificent rendition of "The Age Of Love" is the latest Beatport Number 1....
18 Aug Producer Spotlight: Rodriguez Jr.
Melodic house and techno legend Rodriguez Jr. chats about his new sample pack and the differences between the studio and the stage....
10 Aug Hype Label of the Month: Black Rose Recordings
Ciro Acciarino & Erly Tepshi detail rise and sound of their melodic house & techno imprint, Black Rose Recordings — our Hype Label of the Month....
06 Aug Joseph Ray & Lakou Mizik mix Haitian Vodou and Electronic Music
on “Leave The Bones” LP
Joseph Ray and Steeve Valcourt of Lakou Mizik discuss the process behind the highly-anticipated Anjunadeep album, "Leave The Bones."...
29 Jul Beatport Hype Release of the Month: Lis Sarroca — “Spaze X”
For Beatport's Hype Release of the Month, we chat with rising star Lis Sarroca about her new Maai Records imprint and its debut 'Spaze X' EP....
23 Jul Carl Cox, Vintage Culture, and John Summit Remix SOFI TUKKER’s “Drinkee”
US dance music duo SOFI TUKKER tap Carl Cox, Vintage Culture, and John Summit to remix their hit 2016 track, "Drinkee"...
23 Jul Celebrated MC and Vocalist Fox Says His
New Album is “Really a lot of Survival Music”
Fox chats about the difficulties many MCs face, his relationship with Lenzman how he put his new album together, and more....
06 Jul The Adventures of SUAT and his Roving Rave
We caught up with the roving DJ SUAT to learn more about his mobile setup, impromptu street raves, and the power of Beatport LINK....
30 Jun Beatport Next: The Power of Alignment
Having just released his new 'Power' EP via KNTXT, we catch up with Beatport Next artist and the high-octane techno warrior, Alignment....
24 Jun Beatport Hype Release of the Month: V/A – “Moraga” (Aterral Records)
We talk to Aterral Records founder Carlo about his latest V/A release and his hot new label, which specializes in deep, groovy house. ...
23 Jun Kaiju and ALXZNDR Unite for an Exclusive DEEP MEDi Mix
Beatport links up with celebrated dubstep duo Kaiju and one of DEEP MEDi's newest acts, ALXZNDR, for a new mix and to learn their story....
16 Jun Monolink Hones Raw Emotionality on his Latest Album, “Under Darkening Skies”
We speak to German multi-instrumentalist Monolink to learn more about his eagerly awaited sophomore album, 'Under Darkening Skies.'...
11 Jun Claude VonStroke & Justin Jay are Revitalizing
the Dirtybird Sound with their “Oh” EP
We chat with Claude VonStroke and Justin Jay about their new EP, 'Oh' — a leftfield collaboration that kicks off a new series on Dirtybird....
10 Jun Beatport Hype: Moment Cinetique
Moment Cinetique label head Dave Platts delivers an exclusive mix and details the musical ethos behind his captivating imprint....
03 Jun Piero Pirupa Scores a Beatport Number 1 with his Cover of Rozalla’s
“Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)”
We catch up with Piero Pirupa about Deeper Purpose's remix of his "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)" rework — our latest Beatport Number 1....
03 Jun Tale Of Us’ Matteo Milleri Details his New Solo Project, Anyma
We catch up Matteo Milleri to learn more about his Anyma project and debut 'Sentient EP' — out on June 4th via Afterlife Records....
19 May Hype Release of the Month: True Peak Limit – Carriages
We talk to True Peak Limit, aka JoeFarr, about his new experimentally minded album Carriages, out now on Max Cooper's Mesh....
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....
18 May Joshua James: “I’m Never Missing a Party Again”
We catch up with Phantasy Sound mainstay and London queer club hero Joshua James, who provides an exclusive mix of rave-ready music....
12 May Beatport Hype: Transmit Recordings
We chat with DJ Boris, a veteran of New York City’s club scene, about the sound, strength, and longevity of his Transmit Recordings imprint....
07 May Sasha Details His New Mix Compilation, LUZoSCURA
We talk to one of the scene's most legendary figures, Sasha, about his all-new mix compilation, LUZoSCURA, as well as his 2021 gig plans....
23 Apr DJ Holographic is the Epitome of Detroit Love
We catch up with rising Detroit star DJ Holographic to learn more about her 'Detroit Love Vol. 5' mix compilation on Planet E Communications....
22 Apr Beatport Hype: Arms & Legs
Beatport celebrates 10-years of Daniel Steinberg, Nils Ohrmann, and Kristen Velvet's Arms & Legs imprint with an exclusive interview and mix....
21 Apr Beatport Next: IMANU is a Production Prodigy, and the Future is Bright
We catch up with Beatport Next artist and drum & bass wunderkind, IMANU, to learn more about his changes in sound, his greatest accomplishments, and more....
29 Mar Grafix Honors 25 Years of Hospital Records with an Exclusive Mix
Grafix celebrates and reflects on the 25th anniversary of seminal drum & bass imprint, Hospital Records, with an exclusive mix and interview....
23 Mar Majestic Scores a Beatport Number 1 with his Remix of Euro-Disco Classic, “Rasputin”
UK producer Majestic lands his very first Beatport Number 1 with his fresh house remix of the Tik-Tok sensation that is Boney M's "Rasputin."...
16 Mar Beatport Hype: Kuukou Records
Berlin's Simina Grigoriu hands over an exclusive mix and gives us the story behind her "floor-thrashing techno" label, Kuukou Records....
25 Feb Josh Butler and Bontan Reunite After Four Years
on ‘Set Your Soul On Fire’
Following their 2017 hit single "Call You Back," tech house heavyweights Josh Butler and Bontan are back with 'Set Your Soul On Fire'....
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 GUZ Chalks Up their First Beatport Number 1 with “Set U Free”
We catch up with Dutch duo GUZ whose just locked down a Beatport Number 1 with their tech house rework of "Sun Goes Down"....
10 Feb Prog House Champ Shingo Nakamura
Drops Monstercat Silk’s Debut Release
Canadian label Monstercat celebrates its acquisition of Silk Music (now Monstercat Silk) with a new single from Shingo Nakamura, "Glow"....
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.'...
04 Feb Cloonee Scores his First Beatport Number 1 with his Cassius cover “Sun Goes Down”
We catch up with Sheffield’s David Bissett, aka Cloonee, whose tech house rework of “Sun Goes Down” hit Beatport’s overall top spot. ...
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."...
21 Dec Sam Dexter Whips Up a Deep and Dazzling House Mix
We catch up with Sam Dexter — Glasgow Underground's A&R specialist and lead deep house act — who delivers a new and ravishing hour-long mix....
20 Nov Joyhauser Celebrates 20 Years of Terminal M with an Exclusive Mix
Belgian techno duo Joyhauser celebrates 20 years of Monika Kruse's Terminal M imprint with an exclusive mix and interview....
13 Nov Moxie Talks NTS Memories, Painting, and her Most Diverse Compilation Yet
We speak to UK selector Moxie about her listening habits, art school, her On Loop imprint, and finding the right balance with club music....
11 Nov Beatport Hype: Hot Fuss
Sem Thomasson — leader of the rising Belgian tech house label Hot Fuss — talks about his imprint and provides an exclusive mix....
04 Nov DJ Krust: “My Approach to Making Music is to get Outside of that Comfort Zone”
Drum & bass pioneer DJ Krust discusses mentoring, cinema, and his first album in 14 years, 'The Edge of Everything', on Crosstown Rebels....
30 Oct Chase & Status: “Fabric is an Institution in British and Global Clubbing”
We speak to drum & bass kingpins Chase & Status about their new mix album 'RTRN II FABRIC' and unpack their love of the UK dance music hub....
21 Oct Lake Turner Soundtracks New Beginnings with a Stirring Mix
With the arrival of his debut LP 'Videosphere' on Kompakt Records, Lake Turner hands over a an emotional and transformative mix....
19 Oct Endor Locks In a Beatport Number 1 with “Fur”
We chat with Brighton-based DJ/producer Endor about his Beethoven-inspired single, "Fur", which just hit Beatport's overall top spot....
28 Sep Aly & Fila, Plumb Score a Beatport Number 1 with “Somebody Loves You”
We speak with Egyptian trance-duo Aly & Fila about reaching Beatport's #1 spot with their Plumb collaboration, "Somebody Loves You."...
23 Sep Alex Autajon Delivers a Breakneck Mix of Moveltraxx Hits
We chat with French DJ-producer, Alex Autajon, who discusses his dance floor motives and hands over a killer mix of Moveltraxx club cuts....
18 Sep Beatport Hype: Aquaregia
Emily Nicoll — founder of Aquaregia Records — tells us about her Canadian techno label's emotional and compositionally driven output....
16 Sep Damian Lazarus Discusses his New Album and Finding Optimism in the Darkness
We chat with Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus to learn more about his new album on Diplo's Higher Ground imprint, 'Flourish'....
10 Sep Afriqua: “Black Artists Are About to Stunt Hard on 2021”
We speak to the imaginative DJ-producer Afriqua about withholding track IDs, the state of dance music and race in 2020, and more....
27 Aug Beatport Hype: Soft Computing
Unknown To The Unknown boss DJ Haus hands over an exclusive mix and tells us more about his IDM & Modular inspired sub-label, Soft Computing....
25 Aug Kelly Lee Owens: “I Have a Bit of a Problem With Genres”
We chat with Welsh musician Kelly Lee Owens about indie nostalgia, healing through music, and the arrival of her new album, 'Inner Song.'...
24 Aug Aleqs Notal Cooks Up a Hot and Heavy Mix of Deep Percussive Jams
We catch up with the talented French DJ-producer Aleqs Notal, who serves up a one-hour mix of deep jams for "your travels and hot moments."...
21 Aug Deborah De Luca: “I Go From One Groove To Another, Showing My Character”
We sit down with Italian techno dignitary Deborah De Luca to learn more about how her victory over insomnia inspired her new 'She Sleeps' LP....
20 Aug DJ Harvey: “In General, I Never Want to Hear Anything I’ve Worked on Ever Again”
We speak to DJ Harvey about his remixing process, his decision to re-release his Locussolus album, and his “Berghain” remix competition....
12 Aug The Phibes Remix of Beat Assassins’ “Home Grown” is a Beatport Number 1
We catch up with drum & bass duo Phibes, whose remix of Beat Assassins’ “Home Grown” on Jungle Cakes just hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
07 Aug ODESZA and Golden Features Talk Their New Joint Album, BRONSON
Seattle duo ODESZA and Australian producer Golden Features come together to discuss their new dark, epic, and mind-bending project, BRONSON....
23 Jul Beatport Hype: Say What?
Say What? Recordings boss Ramon Tapia hands over a slamming one-hour mix and tells us more about his future plans for the imprint....
26 Jun 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....
17 Jun Beatport Hype: Nerang Recordings
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18 May 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....
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....
12 Feb Beatport Hype: [IDEA]
Beatport spotlights Elliot Adamson's explosive [IDEA] imprint as its Hype label of the month for February 2020....
28 Jan 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....