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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

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…

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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 sophomore 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 sophomore 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…

Patrick Ames Conner

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

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

Hostage Situation announces sophomore 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]

Tangerine Cassette turns heartbreak into art with bold new album “ROLL THE CREDITS”

Olina find strength in softness and emotional honesty in new EP “By The Book”

Ananda Xenia Shakti blends devotion and fearlessness on immersive new single “The Perfumed Garden”

Shelita charts an emotional course on “Sailors”

Jeff Vidov blends latin fire and rock energy on new single “Take a Ride”

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