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Toronto born selector and producer Carlo Lio has long been a magnet for heads who crave tough grooves with a sly swing. From his Rawthentic partnership with Nathan Barato to landmark outings on Circus, Intec, and Sci+Tec, Carlo’s laser focus on club energy has made him a staple from BPM to DC10. Catching him just after landing in Lisbon, we touched on the Intec relaunch that Carl Cox placed in […]

Renowned for his genre-defying sets and unorthodox approach to performance, French artist Louis Bekk has quickly established himself as a force within the electronic scene. Photo credit: Louis Bekk – Official Blending classical roots with modern influences across house and UKG, his trajectory has been marked by viral pop-up shows in unlikely spaces — from rooftops and barbershops to double-decker buses — all while nurturing a strong, loyal fanbase through […]

Featuring collaborations with Hangar, Metamorfosi, and Innervisions. Photo credit: Audio Obscura – Website Audio Obscura has unveiled its Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 program, announcing a three-day run at RAWFACTORY from October 23rd to 25th. On Thursday, October 23rd, Audio Obscura partners with Belgian collective Hangar. Known for their bold visual identity and genre-blending programming, Hangar sets the tone for the weekend with a high-energy opening inside the industrial venue. Friday, […]

Producer ends decade-long studio silence; new cut quickly flags Traxsource curators’ attention Spekulla Records has issued ‘Sidefoot Step,’ the latest offering from Mexican-born artist Grant, now based in Warsaw. Fresh from the oven, the track marks his first official output since 2011 and has already landed in Traxsource’s Weekend Weapons list. Built on clipped percussion, elastic swing, and sparse melodic flourishes, ‘Sidefoot Step’ reflects Grant’s leaner, club-focused aesthetic. The producer […]

Featuring Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Jamie Jones x Joseph Capriati, Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, and more. Photo credit: Mark Richter Awakenings Festival 2025 has revealed its complete lineup, bringing together over 100 artists for a three-day celebration of techno at Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, this July 11th–13th. Headliners include Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Marco Carola, and Richie Hawtin, alongside standout B2B sets from Jamie Jones and Joseph Capriati, and Dixon […]

The 18-track collection arrives July 25th via Animal63. Photo credit: Holy Magury French duo The Blaze have announced ‘FOLK’, an 18-track live album recorded at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall. The project will be released on July 25th. 2025, through Animal63. Two of the closing tracks, ‘SIREN’ and ‘MADLY’, are already available. Comprising cousins Guillaume and Jonathan Alric, The Blaze are known for their multidisciplinary approach, fusing electronic music with […]

Featuring Skepta, Black Coffee, and KI/KI, Shelter, Ziggo Dome, Melkweg, and many more. Photo credit: ADE – Official Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest electronic music festival and industry gathering, has shared the first wave of acts for its 2025 edition, set to take place across Amsterdam from October 22nd to 26th. Over 250 artists have been confirmed in this first announcement, including Black Coffee, Clara Cuvé, Confidence Man, […]

Announces he will step back to focus on loved ones. Photo credit: Optimo (Espacio) – Instagram Keith McIvor, known as JD Twitch and one half of the revered Scottish duo Optimo (Espacio), has revealed he has been diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour. The news was shared via a personal statement on Instagram on July 3rd, 2025. In the emotional post, McIvor explained the rapid progression of his condition and […]

Out now via J&N Records. Photo credit: Luciano – Facebook Proyecto Uno’s iconic party anthem ‘Tiburon’ gets a fresh update from Luciano, now available through J&N Records. Originally a staple of 90s Latin dance floors, ‘Tiburon’ returns in a reimagined version shaped by Luciano’s rhythmic touch. Reflecting on his own musical upbringing, the Swiss-Chilean DJ shared memories of dancing barefoot in South America to the sounds of Proyecto Uno and […]

MXGPU is the collaborative vision of Moullinex (Luís Clara Gomes) and GPU Panic (Guilherme Tomé Ribeiro), a Lisbon-based duo fusing club music, performance art, and sci-fi aesthetics into immersive 360º live shows. Photo credit: MXGPU – Instagram Since first teaming up on Moullinex’s 2017 album ‘Hypersex’, the pair has evolved into a singular creative entity—one that redefines the boundaries of live electronic performance. With releases on Crosstown Rebels, Watergate, TAU, […]