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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

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…

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4 acts not to miss at Brunch Electronik Barcelona 2025

Barcelona's electronic music scene is set to reach fever pitch as Brunch Electronik Festival returns to Parc del Fòrum and Poble Espanyol. This year’s edition promises to be the most…

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Dekmantel 2025: Amsterdam's electronic music laboratory delivers another masterclass [Event Review]

Dekmantel's 11th edition reaffirmed why Amsterdam's most discerning electronic music festival continues to set the standard for curatorial excellence. Across five days from July 30 to August 3, the festival's…

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Doc Backer and MyaaP explore digital dystopia in surreal "Rent" music video

Seattle's boundary-pushing artist Doc Backer has teamed with Milwaukee's viral sensation MyaaP for their explosive new collaboration "Rent," accompanied by a mind-bending music video that feels like "an episode of…

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Rob Tirea Takes Us Through His Emotional 'Universal Jest' EP [Track by Track Review]

Los Angeles-based producer Rob Tirea has completed his most ambitious work to date with the release of Universal Jest EP – a four-track emotional odyssey that explores life's beautiful contradictions…

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MXGPU embrace speed, instinct, and emotional vulnerability on new single “find u” [Interview]

Lisbon-based duo MXGPU — made up of Moullinex and GPU Panic — lean into emotion, speed, and instinct on their new single “find u,” out today via Discotexas. Blending liquid…

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Hostage Situation continues debut album rollout with second single “The Device”

Denver-based dubstep and riddim trio Hostage Situation intensifies the buildup to their debut album Hostile Frequencies with the release of their second single "The Device." Following the success of lead single…

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Southside Releases "King of Trap Vol. 1" Sample Pack, Opens His Vault to New Producers

Acclaimed trap producer Southside has released "King of Trap Vol. 1," the first in a series of three sample packs that distill the aggressive energy and raw grooves that have…

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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…

Patrick Ames Conner

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

4 acts not to miss at Brunch Electronik Barcelona 2025

Dekmantel 2025: Amsterdam's electronic music laboratory delivers another masterclass [Event Review]

Doc Backer and MyaaP explore digital dystopia in surreal "Rent" music video

Rob Tirea Takes Us Through His Emotional 'Universal Jest' EP [Track by Track Review]

MXGPU embrace speed, instinct, and emotional vulnerability on new single “find u” [Interview]

Hostage Situation continues debut album rollout with second single “The Device”

Southside Releases "King of Trap Vol. 1" Sample Pack, Opens His Vault to New Producers

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

"Backflip": A chill groove from Jacuzzi Jefferson & Paper Fairy

Osé blends Afrobeat and alt R&B in new single “24HRS”

Max Pope drops soul-tinged single “right or wrong” showcasing his retro alt R&B sound

Lucy Dacus drops double singles “Bus Back to Richmond” and “More Than Friends”

Wilderness Festival 2025: A Boutique Blend of Nature and Musical Diversity

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