04 Aug Legendary Detroit House and Techno Veteran K-HAND has Died
RIP K-HAND....
30 Jul The 7 Best Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Tracks On Beatport
You May Have Missed
We bring you some of the Beatport's best new techno tracks, featuring: Stefàn Dubs, Twelon, Conforce, Stanislav Tolkachev, Desroi, and more....
27 Jul Beatport Insider July 2021: Top-Selling Techno Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling techno tracks, artists, and labels that have been dominating the store over the past six months....
20 Jul Arjun Vagale Discusses the Strength and Unity of India’s Techno Scene
We talk to Arjun Vagale — one of India’s top techno artists — about the growth of the Indian local scene, and his latest EP, 'Time Cop.'...
14 Jul Playlist of the Week: Sara Landry
Texas-based techno phenomenon Sara Landry shows off some of her favorite bone-rattling tracks with Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
07 Jul Playlist of the Week: Regal
Spanish techno star Regal curates our latest Beatport Playlist of the Week with the tracks that helped shape his career and sound thus far....
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....
25 Jun Ellen Allien Picks 10 Iconic ’90s-inspired Berlin Techno Tracks
Ellen Allien picks out some of her favorite Berlin tracks to celebrate the release of 'No Photos on the Dance Floor! Berlin Techno 1992–Today.'...
17 Jun Enter the Global Producer Challenge and Win a Dream Studio Setup Worth $30,000
Loopcloud and Beatport have teamed up to announce the biggest global producer challenge of 2021 with a $100,000 prize pool....
11 Jun Listen to Pan-Pot’s Huge New Rave-Inspired EP, ‘Voodoo Signs’
Berlin techno giants Pan-Pot drop their first EP of 2021, Voodoo Signs, coming June 25th via Second State....
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....
28 May Amelie Lens Reunites with AIROD on ‘Raver’s Heart’ EP
Amelie Lens joins forces with AIROD to present a new four-track EP techno excursion, 'Ravers Heart' — out now via Lenske Records....
27 May Beatport Insider May 2021: Top-Selling Melodic House & Techno
Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling melodic house & techno tracks, artists, and labels that have been dominating the store over the past 6 months....
25 May Introducing: Space 92, Techno’s New Cosmic Champion
We investigate the stratospheric rise and inspiring story behind Space 92 — Beatport's best-selling techno artist of 2020....
20 May Playlist of the Week: Pan-Pot
Second State's head duo Pan-Pot contemplates what their return to the club would sound like with a Beatport Playlist of the Week....
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....
14 May Luke Slater Drops Token’s 100th Release as Planetary Assault Systems
Luke Slater drops a pummeling, hypnotic, bruiser of an EP as Planetary Assault Systems for Token's 100th release. ...
10 May Beatport and Ballantine’s Team Up for New US Livestream Series
Ballantine’s and their True Music platform team up with Beatport for its US debut in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami....
30 Apr Playlist of the Week: Charlotte de Witte
Belgian techno superstar Charlotte de Witte takes over Beatport's Playlist of the Week with her new EP and plenty of peak-time bombs. ...
19 Apr Cover Story: FJAAK
For April's cover story, we speak with FJAAK, who've rocketed to fame through their wild online persona and deep mastery of analog techno....
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....
24 Mar Playlist of the Week: Alan Fitzpatrick
UK techno kingpin Alan Fitzpatrick shares his "I Miss Raving" playlist to get everyone in the mood for a potential summer of fun....
24 Mar Nakadia Publishes Autobiography, “Positive Energy”
The autobiography details Nakadia's rise from rural Thailand to global techno superstardom....
22 Mar Introducing: Anfisa Letyago
We get to know Naples-based artist Anfisa Letyago, a rising techno star that is winning the hearts of dance floor enthusiasts everywhere....
19 Mar Floyd Lavine’s New Afrikan Tales Label is “a Place of Afro-Futurism”
We talk to RISE co-founder and Watergate Berlin resident Floyd Lavine about his new label, Afrikan Tales....
19 Mar Michael Klein Returns to Second State with the ‘No Mercy’ EP
Michael Klein returns to Pan-Pot's Second State label with the No Mercy EP, featuring three mammoth techno cuts....
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....
09 Mar Artist of the Month: Nicole Moudaber is a Resilient Techno Force
We learn the story of how Lebanese artist Nicole Moudaber rose to become a world-renowned techno phenomenon through passion and perseverance....
05 Mar Carl Craig Taps DJ Holographic for Next ‘Detroit Love’ Compilation
Motor City star DJ Holographic gets selected by Carl Craig to head up 'Detroit Love Vol. 5' — dropping on April 16th via K7! and Planet E....
22 Feb Lenske Records Readies Huge New EP by Belgian Producer Ahl Iver
Listen to four peak-hour techno bombs from Belgian newcomer Ahl Iver, whose new EP 'Down The Void' is out soon on Amelie Lens' Lenske Records. ...
19 Feb ONYVAA drops ‘Lost Angeles’ EP on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT
We catch up with LA-raised techno talent ONYVAA, who just released her 'Lost Angeles' EP via Charlotte de Witte KNTXT imprint....
19 Feb On Our Radar: February 2021
Beatport celebrates Black History Month with six trailblazing acts: Eliza Rose, Jasmine Infiniti, DJ Taye, Jana Rush, Kamanu, and Escaflowne....
17 Feb I Hate Models Launches his Disco Inferno Label with New EP
Parisian techno superstar I Hate Models drops a fresh EP to announce the launch of his new label and brand, Disco Inferno. ...
09 Feb Black Girl / White Girl Drop ‘Extravaganzza’ EP on HE.SHE.THEY
Amsterdam-based duo Black Girl / White Girl deliver two hard-hitting techno tracks with their 'Extravaganzza' EP via HE.SHE.THEY. ...
08 Feb Artist of the Month: Seth Troxler is Starting Over,
and Building His Legacy
We talk to Beatportal Artist of the Month Seth Troxler about sobriety, his legacy, and his Beatport Residency on Twitch. ...
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....
29 Jan Beatport Insider January 2021: Top-Selling Techno Tracks, Artists, and Labels
See the tracks, artists, and labels that have shaped the Techno categories on Beatport over the past six months....
26 Jan Louisahhh Announces Debut Album, The Practice of Freedom
Techno and punk champion Louisahhhh has announced that her debut album, 'The Practice of Freedom' will drop via HE.SHE.THEY on March 12th....
25 Jan The 7 Best Techno [Peak Time/Driving] Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We select the best new techno [peak-time/driving] tracks on Beatport, featuring: Andrea Signore, Karim Alkhayat, Push, David Sellers, & more....
18 Jan Artist of the Month: Spain’s Fatima Hajji has Become one of Techno’s Leading Lights
Fatima Hajji is Beatportal's Artist of the Month for January 2021. We get to know this spiritual, animal loving Spanish techno producer. ...
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....
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 The 7 Best Techno [Raw/Deep/Hypnotic] Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We pick out some of the best new techno on Beatport, featuring: Pub, Reedale Rise, Dub Taylor, Modus, KAAP, Pharoah, Yogg, and Wa Wu We....
02 Nov Nastia Brings Explosive Talent to Beatport’s Livestream Program, The Residency
We take a look at the debut of Beatport's new monthly livestream program, The Residency, with our first guest curator, Nastia....
02 Nov Label of the Month: Terminal M
For November 2020's Label of the Month feature, we highlight the the impeccable 20-year history of Monika Kruse's Terminal M imprint....
13 Oct Nastia Launches Beatport’s First Livestream Residency Program
Every Thursday, Beatport will hand over control of our Twitch channel to a monthly artist in residence. First up, Nastia....
12 Oct ARTBAT Have a Beatport Number 1 with “Best of Me” (feat. Sailor & I)
We catch up with Kyiv-based techno duo ARTBAT, whose track "Best of Me" (feat. Sailor & I) recently became a Beatport number 1....
28 Sep Rebekah Launches Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign, #ForTheMusic
Techno star Rebekah has written an open letter and created a #ForTheMusic pledge to end sexual harassment in the dance music industry. ...
18 Sep Beatport Hype: Aquaregia
Emily Nicoll — founder of Aquaregia Records — tells us about her Canadian techno label's emotional and compositionally driven output....
17 Sep Beatport x Twitch Announce Exclusive Livestream Partnership
Beatport and Twitch partner to deliver a robust program of weekly exclusive content and livestreaming on Beatport's official Twitch channel....
08 Sep Artist of the Month: Joseph Capriati
Our Artist of the Month, Joseph Capriati, reflects on his third studio album, time off during the coronavirus, and a lifetime of joy through music. ...
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....
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....
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....
31 Jul The 7 Best Peak Time/Driving Techno Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best peak time / driving techno tracks on Beatport you may have missed this month with Alex Vigo, Tony Romanello, KUSP, Drigo, and more....
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....
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...
09 Jun 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....
29 May 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....
25 Apr Legend of Detroit House Music Mike Huckaby Passes Away
RIP Mike Huckaby....
24 Apr 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. ...
21 Apr 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....
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. ...
08 Apr 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. ...
23 Mar 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. ...
18 Mar 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. ...
06 Mar UMEK Picks The Best in Peak Time, Driving and Hard Techno
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25 Feb 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....
25 Feb 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....
21 Feb 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. ...
19 Feb 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....
18 Feb 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....
17 Jan 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....
17 Dec 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....
11 Dec 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...
04 Dec 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. ...
27 Nov 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....
26 Nov 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. ...
25 Oct 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. ...
25 Sep 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....