The CDJ-3000X is AlphaTheta’s latest flagship media player AlphaTheta has announced its new flagship media player, the CDJ-3000X. Inheriting the legacy of the CDJ-3000, which was released in 2020, the X adds express access to online music, expanded connectivity, enhanced reliability, sound quality that surpasses the CDJ-3000 and more. The CDJ-3000X from AlphaTheta — which [...]
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 [...]
The Brooklyn club has been fitted out with a custom-made four-point soundsystem, engineered by co-founder Craig ‘Shorty’ Bernabeu A new venue is set to open in New York next month. Established by US dance music veteran John Dimatteo and sound expert Craig ‘Shorty’ Bernabeu, Refuge will open its doors for the first time this September in [...]
The terms restrict the use of remixes and altered tracks, leading to permabans for the platform's DJs, many of whom are now migrating to other platforms like Twitch. During the pandemic, the TikTok LIVE platform became a hub for bedroom DJ sets and spontaneous music discovery livestreams. But recent changes to TikTok's Music Terms [...]
Described as a music-centric bar night for “hot dykes* to meet, mingle, and make out”, (lip) service has found its calling in Berlin, hosting hundreds-strong events with an emphasis on community and inclusivity Functions is our interview series profiling parties from across the world. This month we meet: (lip) service. Berlin is famous for [...]
Tomorrowland 2025’s new main stage has reportedly been constructed using parts from Metallica’s recent tour. As part of an urgent overnight effort, elements from the band’s WorldWired stage and touring rig were used to help build the “alternative setup for Tomorrowland’s beloved main stage”, which was destroyed in a fire earlier this week. According to reports from Belgian news [...]
A lack of venues in cities like Los Angeles is hurting promoters who have no choice but to adopt a DIY approach. Electronic music is rooted in a DIY spirit. Parties in remote fields, factories, residential units and other unconventional locations are a historically critical component of underground nightlife, embraced by promoters who proudly [...]
DjJules.jpg DJ Jules: The 11-Year-Old EDM Prodigy Lighting Up Europe At just 11 years old, DJ Jules is redefining what it means to be a rising star in the house music scene. With a backpack full of beats and a heart set on the stage, Jules has taken Europe by storm, [...]
Gene Farris is not just a DJ. He is a living legend whose story embodies passion, patience, and the unstoppable power of dreams. From his early days in Chicago’s underground scene to performing on the biggest stages worldwide, Farris has spent nearly four decades transforming dance floors and inspiring new generations of artists. When [...]
Ciara Power and co-founder Sunil Sharpe present a thorough look at the state of Ireland's scene, where 84% of clubs have closed since 2000 Give Us The Night – the advocacy group co-founded by Dublin DJ Sunil Sharpe – has published a new in-depth report on Ireland's nightlife industry and club culture. The new research, [...]