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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

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…

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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…

Patrick Ames Conner

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]

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

ZHANGYE chats China EDM compilations, electronic production and collaborating with Steve Aoki [Interview]

Pet Owner returns with genre-bending hyperfolk-pop single “After Summer”

Christian Alexander captures heartfelt indie folk romance with “You”

Ady Suleiman’s soulful journey in “What If” will leave you hooked

Boj and Obongjayar bring the positive energy on "Imposter Syndrome"

Origins Inconclusive partner with DiscoverNü (DNÜ) marking new chapter for UK emerging artist culture

The Architect of Independent Empire: Rob Terell named among the world’s Top 10 Global A&R Executives

Ultra Music Festival's RESISTANCE unveils stacked 2026 lineup led by rare B2B Pairings

Cenyc : A rising artist building soundscapes laden with legacy and discipline

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