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As the sun was setting behind the buildings of Barcelona’s scenic Poble Espanyol on the evening of June 10th, the atmosphere buzzed with a kind of hushed anticipation and excitement for RÜFÜS DU SOL’s first stop on the European leg of their ‘Inhale/Exhale’ world tour, also kicking off the OFFSónar week. You could physically feel the sky-high expectations from the audience, and those looking closely would have noticed some of […]

To be out via Heavenly Recordings. Photo credit: Rob Baker Ashton Saint Etienne have announced details of their 13th and final studio album, ‘International’. The record will be released on Friday, September 5th, 2025, via Heavenly Recordings. Alongside the announcement, the band shared ‘Glad’, the first single from the new LP. Co-written and produced with Tom Rowlands of the Chemical Brothers, the track features Jez Williams of Doves on guitar. […]

Featuring classic analogue tone design with lo-fi effects and built-in sequencing tools. Photo credit: Universal Audio – Website Universal Audio has introduced ‘Anthem’, a new analogue-flavoured software synthesizer designed for versatile sound creation across basses, pads, leads, and more. Inspired by classic monophonic synthesizers but fully polyphonic in execution, ‘Anthem’ features a dual oscillator layout with additional noise and sub-oscillators. Its interface channels the spirit of the Minimoog, offering an […]

A potent blend of late-night grooves and global progressive selections. Photo credit: Jenner – Facebook Toronto’s Jenner joins the EG Spotlight series with a new mix now available via EG’s SoundCloud and Mixcloud platforms. Known for her residency-style presence across Canada’s underground, Jenner brings her defining sound to the platform with a set that highlights both her versatility and deep connection to club culture. The mix pulses with late-night energy, […]

Showing climate change’s impact on Indigenous communities’ displacement and cultural heritage. Photo credit: Takkuuk – Official Bicep are set to release the soundtrack for ‘Takkuuk’, a new audio-visual installation developed alongside visual artist Zak Norman and filmmaker Charlie Miller. The piece premieres on July 3rd at Outernet London, ahead of a global tour, with the soundtrack arriving July 25th via Ninja Tune in collaboration with EarthSonic. ‘Takkuuk’ brings together music, […]

Three-city launch includes Paris, Los Angeles, and Mexico City this summer. Photo credit: PLEASURES – Website Daft Punk and Los Angeles-based streetwear label PLEASURES are launching a limited-edition capsule collection through a series of international pop-up stores. The collection will debut in Paris on June 28th-29th, followed by events in Los Angeles on July 12th-13th and Mexico City from July 17th-20th. Each location will offer immersive pop-up experiences that aim […]

Featuring Âme, Dixon, Jimi Jules, Julya Karma, and Trikk. Photo credit: High Above Productions Framework will mark 20 years of Innervisions with a rare West Coast showcase at The Dock at the historic Sears building in Los Angeles, set for Saturday, September 13th, 2025. The lineup brings together key Innervisions figures, with co-founders Âme and Dixon joined by Swiss artist Jimi Jules, whose back-to-back sets with Dixon have become a […]

The Friedrichshain venue’s garden and entrance were destroyed. Photo credit: Julian Würzer A fire broke out at Berlin’s club Renate early Thursday morning, damaging the venue’s entrance and outdoor areas. The blaze started shortly after 2 AM in the front garden, according to Berlin Morgenpost. Journalist Julian Würzer, reporting from the scene, captured footage of firefighters tackling the fire and shared it on X at 2:29 AM. The Berlin Fire […]

A reflective journey from Hastings to healing pigeons and igniting new creative sparks. Photo credit: Danny Howells – Official EG unveils the eighth edition of its E-zine, EG.VOL8, spotlighting acclaimed British DJ & producer Danny Howells. In this issue, Danny traces his trajectory from early nights alongside John Digweed in Hastings to recent international tours that have sparked a renewed interest in studio production. Beyond music, he shares personal insights […]

Now avialable through People of the Light. Photo credit: Marcus Watkins – Official People of the Light presents the ‘Perpetual Gruv’ EP, marking the debut of Marcus Watkins on the label. The release sees the imprint reaffirming its deep house roots with a full-bodied 7-track collection. Hailing from Chicago’s storied dance music lineage, Watkins delivers three original cuts in ‘Club Detroit’, ‘Soul Revival’, and ‘When I Fly Towards You’. Each […]