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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

Avalon Kane dives deeper into her latest album 'Dissension' [Track-By-Track]

Avalon Kane has never shied away from darkness. The Adelaide-based electronic experimentalist has built her reputation on exploring the shadowy corners of human emotion, but with her latest album Dissension,…

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6 Acts Not To Miss at this year at Amsterdam's Dekmantel Festival 2025

Dutch promoter and record label Dekmantel return to deliver their flagship event to Amsterdam for Dekmantel Festival's 11th edition, taking place from July 30th to August 3rd at the wooded…

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UK-hailing Bontan mints North Drum imprint with longtime ID "Forever"

Liverpool-born producer and DJ Bontan has launched his new label North Drum, marking the venture with his debut single "Forever" out today. The imprint establishes a dedicated platform for percussion-driven…

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KILLMATTER delivers Miami-Inspired "Balenciaga Barbie" on Marshmello's Joytime Collective

Rising electronic producer KILLMATTER has unveiled "Balenciaga Barbie," the lead single from Marshmello's new compilation series Marshmello Presents: 10 Years of Joytime – Jumpstart Vol. 1. The track launches the…

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AMÉMÉ and Barney Bones heat up summer with "Sweat" on Insomniac Records

West African afro-house pioneer AMÉMÉ has teamed up with GRAMMY-nominated artist Barney Bones for their brooding new collaboration "Sweat," released today via Insomniac Records. The track blends both artists' distinct…

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Hostage Situation announces debut album 'Hostile Frequencies' with lead single "Burn For You"

Denver-based dubstep and riddim trio Hostage Situation marks a pivotal moment in their career with the announcement of their debut album Hostile Frequencies, due October 2nd, and the release of…

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Myd announces sophomore album 'Mydnight' and releases lead single

French DJ, producer and artist Myd has announced his highly anticipated second album Mydnight, set for release August 29th via Ed Banger Records/Because Music. The announcement arrives alongside new single…

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Rob Tirea releases the introspective "There You Are" ahead of summer EP

Los Angeles-based producer, songwriter, and artist Rob Tirea continues building momentum toward his Universal Jest EP with the release of his second single "There You Are," out now. The track…

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BLK LT$ finds her voice in the echo of legends with 'Honey: The BLK LT$ Meets The Killa Bees' [INTERVIEW]

In an era where hip-hop often feels caught between reverence and reinvention, BLK LT$ emerges with Honey: The BLK LT$ Meets The Killa Bees – a genre-bending, soul-baring homage to…

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Finnish producer HUMS becomes first fresh signing to Mild Minds' MOODS INTL. with "Fractures"

Helsinki-based producer HUMS has joined the roster of MOODS INTL., becoming the first external artist signed to the label founded by GRAMMY®-nominated producer Mild Minds. The Finnish artist's debut release…

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Factory 93 launches new queer-forward, community-driven event brand Fixture [NEWS]

In an era where mainstream electronic music events grow increasingly homogenized, Factory 93 is making a deliberate pivot toward authenticity with the launch of Fixture – a new event series…

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HELANG kicks off AAPI month with driving new single "Hits Different" on HILOMATIK

Rising Chinese-American producer and DJ HELANG kicks off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with her powerful new techno offering "Hits Different," out now on HILOMATIK, Oliver Heldens' techno-focused sub-imprint…

Patrick Ames Conner

Avalon Kane dives deeper into her latest album 'Dissension' [Track-By-Track]

6 Acts Not To Miss at this year at Amsterdam's Dekmantel Festival 2025

UK-hailing Bontan mints North Drum imprint with longtime ID "Forever"

KILLMATTER delivers Miami-Inspired "Balenciaga Barbie" on Marshmello's Joytime Collective

AMÉMÉ and Barney Bones heat up summer with "Sweat" on Insomniac Records

Hostage Situation announces debut album 'Hostile Frequencies' with lead single "Burn For You"

Myd announces sophomore album 'Mydnight' and releases lead single

Rob Tirea releases the introspective "There You Are" ahead of summer EP

BLK LT$ finds her voice in the echo of legends with 'Honey: The BLK LT$ Meets The Killa Bees' [INTERVIEW]

Finnish producer HUMS becomes first fresh signing to Mild Minds' MOODS INTL. with "Fractures"

Factory 93 launches new queer-forward, community-driven event brand Fixture [NEWS]

HELANG kicks off AAPI month with driving new single "Hits Different" on HILOMATIK

Brent Faiyaz dreams of neverland on "Peter Pan."

Takeda shares poetic and energetic track "Sugar Mountain"

Kitchen Lover taps into a spiralling sense of chaos on "Oregano Ricardo"

Vermantics return with an authentic sound of Melbourne's rock dynasty on "The Pictures You Paint"

Sexton shares energetic new offering "Been That" [Video]

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