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The 75-minute session features a selection from Aphex Twin, Burial, Oklou, Flying Lotus, and more. Photo credit: The Lot Radio – Youtube Thomas Bangalter returned behind the decks for a rare DJ appearance on The Lot Radio on June 8th, 2026, delivering a 75-minute set that showcased the breadth of his current musical interests. The mix included music from Aphex Twin, Burial, Oklou, Flying Lotus, Nala Sinephro, Iannis Xenakis, and […]

Marking the label’s first various artists release of 2026. Photo credit: Pan-Pot – Facebook Pan-Pot has unveiled ‘PLANET2’, the second installment in its ongoing compilation series for Second State. The four-track collection brings together contributions from Pan-Pot, Devid Dega, Nino Blink, and Sudaca alongside Argentina’s Eme Kulhnek. Leading the release is Pan-Pot’s ‘Portals’, a driving cut built around off-kilter rhythms and sharp-edged textures. Elsewhere, Devid Dega contributes ‘Don’t Stop’, while […]

Featuring MoBlack, Jan Blomqvist, Patrick Mason, Joezi, Nooriyah, and more. Photo credit: Hï Ibiza – Website MESTIZA will take over the Theatre at Hï Ibiza in 2026, becoming the first female artists to lead a summer residency at this world-renowned club. The Spanish duo will perform on Sundays from May 31st through June 28th before returning from September 6th through October 4th. Following a widely discussed run of appearances in […]

Out now via Right Tempo. Photo credit: Joe Claussell – Bandcamp Joe Claussell has revisited Emanuele Cisi’s ‘Pharoah’s Message,’ transforming the composition into a new collection of Sacred Rhythm remixes available now. Originally featured on Cisi’s album ‘Rushin,’ the piece draws inspiration from the spiritual and modal traditions associated with figures such as Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane. For the remix project, Claussell deconstructs the original recording and rebuilds it […]

Now available via Feathers & Bones. Photo credit: Rodriguez Jr. – Facebook Rodriguez Jr. has returned to his Feathers & Bones imprint with the release of ‘Higher,’ a new single that expands on the melodic foundations that have become a hallmark of his recent work. A regular feature in his live performances, the track is built around a recurring piano motif while introducing wider synth textures, increased drive, and a […]

Featuring tracks by Rooléh, Crewcutz, Renato Cohen, Tiger Stripes, and more. Photo credit: EMMË – Instagram EMMË is the latest artist to step into the EG Spotlight series, unveiling episode 336 with a mix built around rhythm, tension, and late-night energy. Now available via EG’s SoundCloud platform, the session reflects the Mexico City-based artist’s club-focused approach and more than a decade of experience behind the decks. Across 17 tracks, EMMË […]

Featuring DJ Tennis, Maceo Plex, Musclecars, Andi, Arvin T, and more. Photo credit: DJ Tennis – Instagram Life and Death will return to New York City’s Knockdown Center on June 13th, 2026, for a day-into-night marathon led by the influential imprint founded by DJ Tennis. The daytime program will feature DJ Tennis, Musclecars, a special guest yet to be announced, plus Andi B2B Arvin T. The event will then transition […]

Inspired by Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s 1999 classic ‘Got Your Money’. Photo credit: Vinter – Official DJ and producer Vinter has returned with a new single, ‘Money’, continuing his growing relationship with Helix Records. The release follows recent cuts ‘Space Pump’ and ‘This Is Not The James Brown’, further building momentum for one of Brazil’s emerging electronic music talents. Built around a reworked vocal inspired by Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s 1999 classic […]

Featuring remixes from BiGz, Robert R. Hardy, and DP-6. Photo credit: EGR – Official Electronic Groove Records has released ‘Oblivion’, a new collaborative single from Shapeless Lab and Under Son. The package arrives alongside two reinterpretations courtesy of BiGz and Robert R. Hardy, and Russian duo DP-6. The original version explores deep progressive territory, combining acidic sequences, crisp percussion, and evolving melodic textures. Built around tension and gradual development, ‘Oblivion’ […]

A celebration of his life is set to be announced in the coming weeks. Photo credit: 1015 Folsom – Instagram Ira Sandler, the longtime owner and founder of the San Francisco institution 1015 Folsom, has passed away. The news was shared by venue booker DJ Dials, who described Sandler as a cultural figure whose influence extended far beyond the walls of the club he helped build over four decades. Sandler […]