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Australian music journalist Andrew Wowk shares the story behind the New South Wales government’s recent festival crackdown, and explains why music venues are currently in the firing...

It's been five years since the New South Wales government, under the leadership of Barry O’Farrell, introduced the controversial lockout laws. These laws were a...

Exploited Records have just released a compilation with the best tracks that they have put out this year...

Exploited records is an independent record label based in Berlin, the label is home to some huge names in dance music including Adana Twins, Claptone...

An exclusive premiere from the upcoming 'Can't Explain EP'

Featured on the upcoming 'Can't Explain EP' from Howson's Groove, this Celsius remix is a must-hear tune. With a roaring bassline and light synths, Celsius...

Native Instruments have published a comprehensive guide to mixing harmonically featuring the techno titan...

Learn how to mix harmonically with Native Instruments and Chris Liebing in their new blog post and video. The blog feature explains the concepts behind...

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Point Blank Head of Curriculum Ski Oakenfull returns with another deconstruction, this time in a more stripped-back format. The track in question is the new single...

Claptone, Jad & The Ladyboy & more!

He's remixed Laurent Garnier, Photek, and Deadmau5, and last year he set up his very own imprint 2Swords, and now London producer Copy Paste Soul...

The answer comes via Reddit...

You know the score. You're on the dancefloor, the night's atmosphere has been duly cranked up a notch and the DJ is in top form...

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Skrillex was detained by police in Hollywood on Wednesday night (19th April).

Colby Lila Kline shared a video of the incident on Twitter, which showed...

New tools and starting "from scratch” are to blame...

Everyone is excited by Technics’ return to making high-end, club-standard, turntables again — but vinyl-junkies are less excited by the huge price tag. 

At the...

The famous author spills the beans...

The latest music industry-centred film to hit the box office is Kill Your Friends, set around the height of Britpop and dubbed “this generation’s American...

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Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp joined Point Blank last month to deliver an insightful talk about the inspiration behind his iconic songwriting.

Gary Kemp is the man...

Carl Cox Ultra Miami absence 2025 headline set

"I'm cooking up something extra special for my headlining set at Ultra Music Festival 2025"

Carl Cox has revealed why he will not appear at this year's Ultra Miami festival. Taking to social media, he explained the decision to prioritise...

We asked a host of the biggest names playing this year's festival for their advice on how to make the most of (and ultimately survive)...

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Northern Ireland's clubbing environment has never been more exciting. Nor have its DJs/producers and promoters ever been more a part of the international dance music...

From Stiff Little Fingers, Therapy? and The Undertones to David Holmes, Phil Kieran and The Divine Comedy, Northern Ireland's musical output has, for decades, had...

The trap phenomenon explained

Trap is the slow-rolling, synth-heavy, snare-snappin' sound that's swept underground dancefloors and stadiums alike across the US and Europe. But what is trap? Is it a genre of its own? Where does it come from? Why's it so popular — and why's it hated in equal measure? Does it have a future? Danna Takako investigates...