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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

Framework to deliver Afterlife's Los Angeles debut over 2 days at LA State Historic Park in October

After delivering a striking string of Spring and Summer events to the Los Angeles area, event organizers Framework in partnership with Goldenvoice have booked the first ever edition of Afterlife…

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Oluwadamvic and Phina Asa share a track-by-track for their latest &friends EP 'Ominira' [Exclusive]

Afro-house collective &friends releases the first EP since the projects 2022 debut, Ominira. Out now via &friends own imprint Hidden Hands, the EP is in collaboration with fellow producer Samuel Cosmic…

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Mathame shares exclusive thoughts on debut album 'MEMO' [Exclusive]

Italian-brother duo Amedeo and Matteo Giovanelli AKA Mathame have released their long-awaited debut album MEMO. Released via Astralwerks, MEMO takes listeners on a 13-track interstellar journey exploring the human experience…

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Mary Droppinz sparks the dancefloor with electro-fueled single "Ignite"

No stranger to lighting up the dancefloor, Mary Droppinz has become a rising star in the dance music space since her debut- with bass-laden DJ sets and releases that are…

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DROELOE drops new single for "Landscape" featuring Banji ahead of debut solo album

Netherlands-based indie electronic producer, composer & multi-instrumentalist DROELOE has released his new single “Landscape ft. Banji” and announced a brand-new multi-disciplinary album The Art of Change set for release in…

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Bag Raiders announce new US tour with release of "Love Me Back" via Broken Head Records

Electronic duo Bag Raiders return with their first release of 2023, sharing their latest high-energy single "Love Me Back" alongside announcing an 11-date US tour that's kicking off in October…

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il:lo illustrates their latest 'Myriad' EP in a Track-By-Track [Exclusive]

Following a string of singles over the course of 2023, French electronic duo il:lo expand upon their foundation in downtempo electronic to deliver a dynamic, driving body of work in…

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Rising artist Isaac Palmer teams up with Cuebrick for electrifying single, “Higher”

Breakthrough artist Isaac Palmer has teamed up with renowned producer Cuebrick to release their hotly anticipated single "Higher". It’s signed to Blasterjaxx’s esteemed Maxximize imprint, which is a sub-label of…

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DoLab delivered a dynamic 20th anniversary edition of Lightning In A Bottle over Memorial Day Weekend [Photo Gallery]

Lightning struck over Buena Vista Vista Lake this past Memorial Day weekend where event organizers DoLab delivered the 20th anniversary of their flagship festival Lighting In A Bottle. The sunny…

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Cameroonian vocalist Phina Asa vocalizes official cover of Armin Van Buuren's "This Is What It Feels Like" on Armada

Iconic dance imprint Armada Music ushers in a landmark release for Cameroonian vocalist Phina Asa and collaborator &friends who is excited to share their official afro-house cover of the milestone Armin…

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Elif shares a special mix ahead of Lightning In A Bottle performance [Exclusive]

Forward-thinking dance producer and DJ Elif recently made her DoLab stage debut at Coachella where she was first introduced to the Lighting In A Bottle family. Set to take place…

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Rich Delinquent releases vindictive single “XOXO" feat. Benny Mayne

Fresh off a string of successful singles, Rich Delinquent is back with a vindictive release, “XOXO” with another rising star, Benny Mayne. Benny has established himself as a veteran writer –…

Patrick Ames Conner

Framework to deliver Afterlife's Los Angeles debut over 2 days at LA State Historic Park in October

Oluwadamvic and Phina Asa share a track-by-track for their latest &friends EP 'Ominira' [Exclusive]

Mathame shares exclusive thoughts on debut album 'MEMO' [Exclusive]

Mary Droppinz sparks the dancefloor with electro-fueled single "Ignite"

DROELOE drops new single for "Landscape" featuring Banji ahead of debut solo album

Bag Raiders announce new US tour with release of "Love Me Back" via Broken Head Records

il:lo illustrates their latest 'Myriad' EP in a Track-By-Track [Exclusive]

Rising artist Isaac Palmer teams up with Cuebrick for electrifying single, “Higher”

DoLab delivered a dynamic 20th anniversary edition of Lightning In A Bottle over Memorial Day Weekend [Photo Gallery]

Cameroonian vocalist Phina Asa vocalizes official cover of Armin Van Buuren's "This Is What It Feels Like" on Armada

Elif shares a special mix ahead of Lightning In A Bottle performance [Exclusive]

Rich Delinquent releases vindictive single “XOXO" feat. Benny Mayne

Frances Baker weaves ethereal and hauntingly feminine vibe on 'Isabella’s House'

Ilona shares the dance floor with “She’s the Black Tide”

[Interview] 82MAJOR delve into mini album 'Trophy', sonic experimentation and more

Nick Vivid's new album "Volatile" is a journey of emotions, sound and discovery

Violet Whimsey's "PERSEPHONE" EP is a journey through power, grief and rebirth

Simone Feroci : A towering presence in the world of bass guitars

UK Festivals Wrapped Up: A diverse weekend of music, food and culture

DNORRI is a breakout voice built for musical resonance and connection

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

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