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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

Tom & Collins reboot Terms & Conditions Records with "Time To Party" and weekend relaunch events

Mexico City electronic music duo Tom & Collins has strategically relaunched their Terms & Conditions Records imprint with "Time To Party," a collaboration featuring DvirNuns. The release marks a pivotal…

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Independent New York artist ShiShi dives deep into his latest album 'Indigo' [Interview]

New York-based musician ShiShi has arrived at an unexpected destination with his latest album, Indigo. Released independently in early September, the project sees the multifaceted artist trading laptop beats for…

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5 Panels Not to Miss at ADE Pro 2025: Navigating AI, Global Narratives, and the Future of Dance Music

As Amsterdam Dance Event prepares for its next edition this October, the conference programming reflects the industry's most urgent conversations. Running from October 22-26, 2025, ADE Pro has curated a…

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Magdalena Bay turned Hollywood Forever Cemetery into their psychedelic canvas [Event Review]

There's something beautifully perverse about dancing among the dead. As the sun set over Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, the alt-pop alchemists behind Magdalena Bay, transformed the…

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Track-By-Track: Hostage Situation break down their sophomore album 'Hostile Frequencies'

Denver's Hostage Situation has quickly become one of the most talked-about acts in bass music, and with good reason. Since forming in 2021, the trio has built a reputation for…

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Parallelle and Sacks Release Genre-Blending Single "Searching for the Groove"

French duo Parallelle has released "Searching for the Groove," the latest single from their upcoming LP 11th Avenue, out October 29th via their Lisbon-based label FOLDER. The track, featuring collaborator…

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Melodic house maestro Hugo Cantarra and Warung makes Interstellar Recordings debut with "Your Eyes"

French melodic house producer Hugo Cantarra has made his debut on Insomniac's Interstellar Recordings with "Your Eyes," a collaboration with Boston-based producers Warung that exemplifies his philosophy of transforming musical…

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Amsterdam's Wahid Bayar bridges cultures with uplifting new single "Summer Love"

Amsterdam-based artist Wahid Bayar has released "Summer Love," a track that exemplifies his unique approach to cultural fusion through music. The single represents the latest evolution in a multi-disciplinary career…

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Parisian producer Notre Dame on breakout year, remixing Nelly Furtado, and latest 'Haunted Nights' EP [Interview]

Three years ago, Notre Dame was sitting in a corporate office, making music on his laptop during lunch breaks. Out today, his Haunted Nights EP is the sophomore EP on his…

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Coachella drops early lineup bomb for 2026: Nine Inch Noize, The xx return, and contemporary pop reigns supreme [NEWS]

In a move that's got the festival world scratching their heads, Coachella just dropped their 2026 lineup announcement a full three months earlier than usual. Sabrina Carpenter officially ascends to…

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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…

Patrick Ames Conner

Tom & Collins reboot Terms & Conditions Records with "Time To Party" and weekend relaunch events

Independent New York artist ShiShi dives deep into his latest album 'Indigo' [Interview]

5 Panels Not to Miss at ADE Pro 2025: Navigating AI, Global Narratives, and the Future of Dance Music

Magdalena Bay turned Hollywood Forever Cemetery into their psychedelic canvas [Event Review]

Track-By-Track: Hostage Situation break down their sophomore album 'Hostile Frequencies'

Parallelle and Sacks Release Genre-Blending Single "Searching for the Groove"

Melodic house maestro Hugo Cantarra and Warung makes Interstellar Recordings debut with "Your Eyes"

Amsterdam's Wahid Bayar bridges cultures with uplifting new single "Summer Love"

Parisian producer Notre Dame on breakout year, remixing Nelly Furtado, and latest 'Haunted Nights' EP [Interview]

Coachella drops early lineup bomb for 2026: Nine Inch Noize, The xx return, and contemporary pop reigns supreme [NEWS]

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]

Cosmic Canna Beats explores quiet emotion on ambient instrumental “COME BACK WHEN YOU’RE READY”

Donna Dafi unveils irresistible new earworm “Primadonna”

Vilamoura arrive swinging with "Lost," a hard rock EP

Aurel offers refuse from the noise of the world on "Briller dans le Soleil"

Tokyo standout Saeri ignites the dancefloor with “Hold The Flame”

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

J Consult : Transforming hit music into a bankable financial asset

Antania signs with Soundworks Direct Japan as futurist death metal takes hold

Moises "MO" Santizo introduces fresh concept of experiencing interviews through vinyl

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