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Patrick Ames Conner

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Brooklyn-bred, Los Angeles-based techno enthusiast covering music, artists, events, culture and news in the dance / electronic music and queer culture spaces

4 panels not to miss at Beatport's debut Connect Summit in Los Angeles [Music Industry]

As Beatport's global summit series touches down in Los Angeles on September 26, 2025, Hollywood will transform into a hub of electronic music innovation and industry discourse. With eight carefully…

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Framework expands Los Angeles footprint with new Atwater Village venue launch [NEWS]

Event production company Framework continues its ambitious expansion across Los Angeles with the debut of Reframe Studios Outdoors, a new venue in Atwater Village set to launch November 29th with…

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The Losing Side: Clayton Thomas champions the underdog with Reverse Pathogen [Interview]

Clayton Thomas has spent most of his life rooting for the losing side. From watching his grandfather waste entire weeks just to see the Cleveland Browns disappoint on Sunday afternoons,…

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Innellea launches community-driven label 'belonging' with 12-Track compilation 'Finding Home' [Track-By-Track]

Following the release of four acclaimed singles, acclaimed electronic architect Innellea has unveiled his debut compilation Finding Home, via his groundbreaking and newly-launched, community-driven imprint belonging. The 12-track collection represents…

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Tom Vek unveils Is Tropical Remix from 'We Have Sound' with accompanying music video

Tom Vek has shared the latest single from his upcoming We Have Sound Remixed collection, featuring London-based indie-electronic outfit Is Tropical's rework of "I Ain't Saying My Goodbyes." The remix…

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HELANG Delivers Commanding "Don't Depend" on MEDUZA's AETERNA Records

Chinese-American producer HELANG caps off a breakthrough summer with her most commanding release yet, "Don't Depend," arriving via MEDUZA's AETERNA Records. The driving house and techno anthem showcases her signature blend…

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Four London Crews shaking up Body Movements UK this weekend

Body Movements has evolved from a DIY Hackney Wick takeover to become one of the UK's most vital queer electronic music festivals, now taking over Southwark Park for its second…

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Splash House delivers another desert classic to Palm Springs for 2025 [Photo Gallery]

Palm Springs lived up to its reputation this past weekend as Splash House Weekend 2 wrapped up three days of poolside perfection. From Saturday's opening sets under the blazing desert…

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4 acts you can’t miss at Splash House Weekend 2 in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is preparing itself for another weekend of dancing in the sun as Splash House returns for Weekend 2. The festival delivers three days of poolside euphoria across its…

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Sunny Side Up balances euphoria and mystery on new single "Drive Me Crazy"

Breckenridge-based electronic artist Sunny Side Up has released "Drive Me Crazy," an independently released single that captures the kinetic chaos of deep connection through vibrant synths and driving beats. "Drive…

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MANLY unleashes bass brutality with new single "Blood Bath"

Sydney-based producer MANLY has delivered his most punishing release yet with "Blood Bath," an independently released single that showcases his signature approach to heavy bass music. The track represents a…

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Lauren Mia returns to Armada Music with cinematic single "Coda Sublimé"

Multi-disciplinary artist and producer Lauren Mia has returned to Armada Electronic Elements with "Coda Sublimé," a powerful instrumental that marks both a musical and personal evolution. The cinematic peak techno…

Patrick Ames Conner

4 panels not to miss at Beatport's debut Connect Summit in Los Angeles [Music Industry]

Framework expands Los Angeles footprint with new Atwater Village venue launch [NEWS]

The Losing Side: Clayton Thomas champions the underdog with Reverse Pathogen [Interview]

Innellea launches community-driven label 'belonging' with 12-Track compilation 'Finding Home' [Track-By-Track]

Tom Vek unveils Is Tropical Remix from 'We Have Sound' with accompanying music video

HELANG Delivers Commanding "Don't Depend" on MEDUZA's AETERNA Records

Four London Crews shaking up Body Movements UK this weekend

Splash House delivers another desert classic to Palm Springs for 2025 [Photo Gallery]

4 acts you can’t miss at Splash House Weekend 2 in Palm Springs

Sunny Side Up balances euphoria and mystery on new single "Drive Me Crazy"

MANLY unleashes bass brutality with new single "Blood Bath"

Lauren Mia returns to Armada Music with cinematic single "Coda Sublimé"

Christine Sako returns with an emotionally charged alt-pop, “Catch My Breath”

Annika Zee has released an album, “Emerald Spy”

Collin Keller plants a protest track with "Weed in the Garden"

Senior Dunce explores love in the age of AI with "Romantic LLM"

Sean Bertram releases a new album, “Everything Again”

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022