Chicago's North Coast Music Festival is slated to have a massive year this Labor Day weekend, thanks to a star-studded lineup which happens to include decorated dance music duo Black Tiger Sex Machine. In commemoration of their headlining set at the fest, we've partnered with BTSM and North Coast to deliver an exclusive new playlist featuring some of the act's favorite tunes at … [Read more...]
Watch Skrillex & Four Tet’s Entire b2b Set From HARD Summer Last Weekend
Skrillex and Four Tet graced the mainstage last weekend at HARD Summer for quite the memorable b2b performance. This of course comes as no surprise as these two long-time collaborators have been throwing down historic sets (alongside Fred Again...) all over the world in the past year. Luckily, dance music and internet legend DerekD2 captured the entire set on camera for all of … [Read more...]
The Beatport Group Introduces Second Annual Diversity + Parity Fund
The Beatport Group, the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans, announced that it is opening applications for grants to its second annual Diversity + Parity Fund. The investment initiative is designed to support organizations that focus on underrepresented groups and promote diversity within the music industry. The Diversity + Parity Fund represents … [Read more...]
LISTEN: ISOxo Returns with Speaker-Melting New Single “dontstopme!”
Anyone who was lucky enough to make it to one of ISOxo's shows on his inaugural "NIGHTREALM" Tour last year probably remembers this song being played as an insane ID. After being circulated purely via poorly filmed youtube videos for the last 7 months, "dontstopme!" is finally streaming, and to no surprise it's another banger. Grainy nostalgia, crisp vocal ear-candy, and … [Read more...]
RL Grime Officially Announces Anticipated New “Apex” Project
RL Grime posted on Twitter last night announcing the official date for his highly anticipated third album, entitled "APEX". The new album is set to release on September 15th, 2023. The post also includes an interesting teaser/soundbite including an inaudible message, alongside what seems to be a fictional gaming console's start-up animation that just reads "Play". The fictional … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Knock2 & NGHTMRE Unleash Long-Awaited Collaboration “One Chance” feat. Marlhy
Some records truly need no introduction. At long last, Knock2 & NGHTMRE have come through with the official release of "Once Chance" featuring Marlhy. As you'll hear below, the final version of the single is nothing short of a certified banger, with both act's signature styles shining through from Knock2's ferocious bass house leads to NGHTMRE's iconic trap snare. It's hard … [Read more...]
Audius Launches Sponsorship Program for Artists via SoundStage.fm
Audius has announced Concert Catalysts: the ultimate sponsorship program for artists on Audius via its recently acquired virtual experience platform, SoundStage.fm. The program is for artists within the Audius ecosystem who are looking to explore the world of virtual music events and grow their fanbase. "We’re delighted to announce Concert Catalysts,” said SoundStage.fm … [Read more...]
LISTEN: RL Grime Unleashes New Single “Pour Your Heart Out” Featuring 070 Shake
It's been five years since fans have gotten an album out of the original trap don, RL Grime. During that time, his label Sable Valley dominated the music scene with releases from ISOxo, Juelz, Rossy, Knock2, Jawns, and more. After stirring up rumors of a new album earlier this week by wiping his Instagram account, RL Grime is back with a soaring new single, "Pour Your Heart … [Read more...]