Built on the legacy of the TR-808 and TR-909, the new instrument is Roland’s first in 40 years with “true analogue voices” Roland has unveiled its new flagship drum machine, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, the latest instrument to land in the “famous TR lineage”. The “groundbreaking” new drum machine is said to build on the [...]
Toolroom Records Sept 24, 2025 Toolroom boss and house music kingpin Mark Knight puts together an electrifying and versatile selection of unshakeable tracks that always win on the dance floor for Beatport’s Playlist of the Week. This chart is a proper reflection of who I am as a DJ, what I stand [...]
Spotify Premium users will now be able to integrate the streaming giant's catalogue of over 100 million tracks with rekordbox and Serato DJ AlphaTheta and Serato have announced Spotify integration for rekordbox and Serato DJ. Spotify Premium users with either rekordbox, or Serato DJ Pro or Serato DJ Lite, will now be able to [...]
An Italian man has set the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of nightclub and rave flyers. Marco Brusadelli, from Cisano Bergamasco, broke the record with his collection of 113,012 flyers dating from between 1985 and 2015. Comprising posters from major clubs, parties and DJs around the world, his stock spans everything from [...]
A History of '70s Disco in Ten Tracks Barbara Tucker is among the most important house and soul vocalists living today. With the spirit of Studio 54 back, she runs down her essential feel-good jams, from Loleatta Holloway to the Bee Gees. Barbara Tucker is one of dance music's definitive living vocalists. Her gospel-trained voice [...]
The stunning, nine-track LP is the Armada Music signee's awaited answer to his debut album, 2021’s ‘Modern Africa, Part 1 - Ekhaya.’ Intricate, stirring, and deeply thoughtful, THEMBA’s sophomore album, Elements Of Africa, plays like a love letter to the South African artist’s native continent. The Johannesburg-hailing talent has imbued his multidimensional blend of house and [...]
https://youtu.be/x26k4vl2f2Y?si=yOuHvLIfCETNHaFC Electronic music has undergone a remarkable evolution throughout the decades, tracing a mesmerizing trajectory from its humble beginnings as basic sound experiments to a complex and diverse tapestry of styles and subcultures. This transformation is a testament to the intricate interplay between technology, culture, and artistic expression that defines the genre. [...]
Ever wonder why you see Pioneer DJ equipment in every club and festival booth? We break down the history, the technology, and the industry politics that cemented their status as the undisputed standard, and explore whether competitors like Denon and Allen & Heath stand a chance. As a DJ and someone who spends [...]
Version 1.0.0 Review by Michele Sensale I just finished reading Music Industry 101: BT Style: Balancing Your Way Through the Industry by Ms. Barbara Tucker. This book provides an in-depth and comprehensive look at the music industry from someone who is a legend in her own right. Ms. Tucker's book is a [...]
Mousse T. tells the story behind his 1998 house hit ‘Horny’. The German-Turkish DJ and producer recounts how ‘Horny’ originated as a remix of Michael Jackson’s ‘Ghosts’, and how a visit in the studio from Roger Sanchez sealed the deal for him to finish the track. Originally an instrumental, named after its instantly-recognisable horn [...]