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....