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Akai unveils stem separation for legendary sampler, MPC Stems

The new feature was first teased back in January

Akai has unveiled MPC Stems, a major update to its MPC range of samplers that allows users to import fully mixed tracks before separating the...

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Listen to Daft Punk’s ‘Face to Face’ recreated with modern samples

YouTuber Nickster used sounds from Lady Gaga, Radiohead and more to recreate the classic

Someone has reproduced Daft Punk's track, 'Face to Face', using modern samples. Watch the video from YouTuber Nickster below. Daft Punk’s iconic album ‘Discovery’ is...

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Serato and Roland celebrate TB-303 and TR-606 with new vinyl release

J. Rocc, Fast Eddie, Shadow Child and DJ Haus contribute new music produced with the iconic drum machines to a special edition 12-inch, out now

Serato and Roland have teamed up to release a special edition vinyl LP to celebrate "303 Day". The music tech giants have enlisted J. Rocc...

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Bklava announces 'c u l8r' mixtape, shares single: Listen

It will be released on their recently launched label, Spin Suga

London-based DJ and producer Bklava has shared details of a new mixtape, 'c u l8r'. Set for release this June via their recently launched label...

Composite image of Rebekah wearing a blue catsuit & Malke wearing a black leather jacket and hat

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Premiere: Rebekah & Malke ‘The Way’

Hard techno stalwart Rebekah links up with Malke for a new dancefloor punisher on the second instalment of her ‘Go Hard or Go Hardcore Vol.1’ compilation series

Rebekah is launching a new release series ‘Go Hard or Go Hardcore Vol.1’ (GHOGH) on her Elements label, featuring a new 20-track V/A compilation. Have...

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Premiere: Monki ‘Last Minute Dreamer’

South London’s Monki serves up a slice of rapturous piano house primed for summer sessions on her &Friends label

Monki is dropping a brand new single, ‘Last Minute Dreamer’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen below. The South London-based DJ, producer and...

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Steve Aoki and Kid Cudi reunite on two new tracks: Listen

"'ELECTROWAVEBABY 2.0' is a movement we are continuing from my remix of Pursuit of Happiness," said Aoki of one of the tracks

Steve Aoki and Kid Cudi have teamed up on two brand new tracks, both of which appear on the latter's latest album, 'INSANO (NITRO MEGA)'...

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Ushuaïa Ibiza announces first 2024 residencies

It features heavy hitters David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Dimitri & Like Mike, ANTS and Defected

Ushuaïa Ibiza has revealed its first wave of residents for 2024. Ranked fifth in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs 2023, the White Isle open-air institution...

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Fresh Kicks 141: Nammy Wams

With over 50 cuts of exemplary UK rap, drill and grime, producer and Croydon FM resident Nammy Wams steps up for the Fresh Kicks mix...

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Selections: Murder He Wrote

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Murder He Wrote spotlights future-facing funky, breaks, grime and bass

If you’ve had your ear to the ground in the past few years, you’ll have felt the pulse of Murder He Wrote’s music. The Manchester-based...

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Brixton Radio launches fundraiser to continue operating

The South London community radio station is in danger of closing due to the cost of living crisis and expense of keeping the studio running

Brixton Radio is "on the verge of closing" and has launched a fundraiser in an effort to stay open. The South London community radio station...

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AI Futures: how artificial intelligence will change music

Artificial intelligence is at the heart of a fundamental shift in music’s role in our lives, and for electronic music, the transition will be seismic...

For most people, artificial intelligence brings to mind a futuristic, sci-fi scenario of autonomous robots or machines capable of making their own decisions, and more...

Tony De Vit DJing. He's wearing an orange sweater with his left harm held high over his head, with a big smile on his face.

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Tidy Trax commemorates Tony de Vit’s 25th anniversary with compilation featuring Patrick Topping, Nicole Moudaber, more: Listen

The hard house pioneer's tracks have also been remixed by Eats Everything, Airwolf Paradise, and Hannah Laing

Tidy Trax is commemorating the 25th anniversary of hard house pioneer Tony de Vit's death with a new remix compilation. The iconic DJ and producer's...

Caterina Barbieri performing the Theatro Circo at Semibreve Festival

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Sonic synergy: Portugal’s Semibreve Festival celebrates the magic of contrast

With a carefully curated line-up of adventurous electronic music, Semibreve Festival’s 12th edition delights in the interplay between hyper-detailed electronics and dancefloor-focused beats

The late, great Peter Rehberg, musician and founder of the experimental electronic music label Editions Mego once said: “If you want to make something noisy...

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Electronic music made £2.5 billion for the UK economy last year

The new report by the NTIA takes into account recorded music, music publishing, and the live scene

Electronic music generated £2.5 billion for the UK economy last year, according to a new report commissioned by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). The...