Why DJs don't play their favorite music at shows? A recent survey conducted by Pirate has revealed that 65% of DJs do not play their favorite music at shows. The survey was based on the end-of-year Spotify summaries of 260 DJs from the UK, showing the genre of music typically played at their events. The results showed that 65% of DJs didn't play their favorite tracks. For example, a techno […]
DIPEF's new plans in support of Ibiza Music Brand The DJ and Producer Association of Ibiza and Formentera (DIPEF) has revealed its plan and started the membership enrollment period. Established in 2020 amid a cultural crisis caused by the pandemic, DIPEF is now holding its first membership drive and has planned a series of informative talks and workshops for its members. DIPEF has established a board of directors and, guided […]
Steve Aoki is going to space with Elon Musk’s SpaceX Steve Aoki is set to be part of the first civilian space expedition as part of Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa's 'dearMoon' lunar and art project. Aoki will be one of the eight passengers flying on Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket ship for a one-week-long mission to the moon. More than a million applicants applied to be part of Maezawa's mission, but […]
International Music Summit 2023 Get ready to mark your calendars for the International Music Summit (IMS) 2023, which is set to take place from Wednesday, April 26 to Friday, April 28. This business conference made a successful return in 2022 after a two-year break and was held at Destino Pacha Resort. At this time, the location for the 2023 IMS has not been confirmed. But, the dates suggest a similar […]
"Get ready for an exciting new gaming experience for Techno fans - Business Techno: The Game" The masterminds behind Up To Date Festival in Poland and FOMO club have come together to create a unique board game for the worldwide Techno community. 'Business Techno: The Game' is a monopoly-style game that challenges players to build a musical empire by acquiring techno properties from around the world. Designed to spark conversation […]
The Belgium National Team's World Cup kit sparks controversy in Qatar As the world turns its attention to the World Cup taking place in Qatar, the country's strict rules on symbols and traditions are causing a stir among participating teams. The Belgium National Team's kit, designed in collaboration with Tomorrowland, has fallen victim to these regulations. The kit features a white jersey with rainbow accents and the word "LOVE" along […]
The Ultimate Social Platform for Live Music Experiences by Soundclub Introducing a new mobile app launched by the social platform for live music experiences Soundclub, named "‘Soundclub – Discover Festivals! The app, available on Google Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS), will initially focus on festivals helping fans discover live music events with minimal effort and a seamless experience. Key features INFO – Filter and view comprehensive festival information. Dates, locations, […]
Bristol club, Motion, finds 90 percent of young people believe clubbing improves mental health 90% of young people believe clubbing improves mental health, according to new research from Bristol club Motion. The Bristol hotspot carried out the research as part of the club's Keeping Bristol Moving Campaign, helping people to re-connect post-pandemic and offer a rite of passage into the nightlife scene. The campaign recently launched with a short film […]
Next weekend, the BPM familia from near & far gathers for a special TIFF edition of BPM Canada! The lineup for our special TIFF edition of BPM Canada has arrived. Next weekend, Carlo Lio, Deep Dish, Dubfire, Jesse Calosso, Neverdogs, Sharam, Sydney Blu, Z@P and more will be joining us for a series of BPM parties across Toronto. Kicking off next Friday, September 16 at Hush Hush, join […]
DJ Luciano's personal message to his fans regarding his accident in Ibiza " I'm beyond grateful to be alive! After a massive accident with my best friend @antoniohalesg we both made it with superficial cuts. I am so so so grateful none of us suffered major damage. I lost memory for 28 hours with no recall of anything that happened in between , i am suffering from a concussion that needs […]
Dj Luciano's motorbike accident in Ibiza, August 20 It is not officially confirmed but it seems that Dj Luciano had a motorbike accident in Ibiza. This is the reason why he didn't perform at club Chinois, as scheduled, for his weekly residency. Ricardo Villalobos took over, instead. We wish Luciano a quick recovery! More info regarding his health soon.
Bora Bora club in Ibiza, farewell event on October 15, after 40 years partying. Ibiza's iconic beach club, Bora Bora, has announced it will permanently close after 40 years. Based in Playa d'en Bossa — home to venues including Ushuaïa and HÏ — the legendary party spot made the announcement on social media, confirming it will bow out after a farewell event on 15th October, with the final season, […]
Jean-Michel Jarre announces his 22nd studio album ‘Oxymore’ One of the pioneers of electronic music, Jean-Michel Jarre has announced that his 22nd studio album ‘OXYMORE’ will be released on Friday, October 21 via Sony Music. The new album can be described as an immersive piece of work; a multi-channel and 3D binaural experience. Multi-channel binaural sound revolutionises how music is composed, mixed and produced, by placing sounds and textures […]
Audius hacked for $1 million by a malicious proposal In 2022, the crypto industry is crashing. It is due to high inflation, rising interest rates and a loss of confidence in crypto investments. What is more, there has been an increase in hacker activity lately. In crypto, proposals help communities to make decisions based on consensus. But sometimes, proposals can be malicious. According to Cointelegraph, the music platform Audius passed […]
Nic Fanciulli headlines Day 2 of Ibiza Global Festival House DJ Nic Fanciulli is the latest big name to be added to the line-up for the hotly anticipated Ibiza Global Festival. The Grammy-nominated producer is joining an exciting and varied musical roster that will whip electronic music lovers into a frenzy over the course of two days on July 30th and 31st 2022. Billed to headline Day 2, he […]
DC-10 Ibiza shuts down the Garden Stage due to noise restrictions DC-10 Ibiza has been forced to shut its garden stage due to noise restrictions put in place by local authorities. "We are unfortunately forced to turn off the music in the garden after the latest requests of the municipality of St. Joseph to reduce the decibels to 75, which is obviously unacceptable. This is an impossible condition for artists […]
Luciano to headline Day One of Ibiza Global Festival A key figure on Ibiza’s unrivalled club scene and an integral part of the island’s rich electronic music history, the Ibiza Global team is thrilled to announce that no other than internationally renowned DJ and producer Luciano will headline Day One of the Ibiza Global Festival. Dedicated to electronic music, sustainability and discovering the many facets of the White Isle, […]
Solomun makes statement explaining absence at this year’s edition of Tomorrowland ahead of scheduled set Fans are feeling the absence of another stellar act at this year’s edition of Tomorrowland: Solomun. Taking to his socials, he just put a statement up on his Instagram Story explaining the complications leading to his absence from the lineup ahead of his sets. When the lineup for Tomorrowland 2022 was released, of […]
Tresor co-founder Regina Baer has passed away today. Tresor's Regina Baer has died. The news was confirmed via a statement posted by fellow co-founder of the legendary Berlin club, Dimitri Hegemann. Baer died on 21st July after a long battle with a "serious illness", the statement reads, paying tribute to the woman who played a pivotal role in the development of nightlife and music culture in the German capital […]
The Local Police of Sant Josep carries out temporary seals of music equipment. The Local Police of Sant Josep has carried out 22 temporary seals of music equipment , reviewing 42 premises in the municipality so far. In relation to the seals, all the deficiencies have already been corrected except for three cases in which work is still being done to correct the errors. According to Periódico de Ibiza […]
The Reopening of 528 Ibiza promises a unique "Theatrical Dining Experience"! On the west coast of Ibiza, the site of the former Benimussa Park has been transformed into a new multi-venue entertainment destination for modern Ibiza. 528 Ibiza's new offer, combines leisure, gastronomy, and entertainment in a unique way! Named after 528hz – the famous frequency associated with love, energy, awareness and creativity! Today on a sprawling estate in the beautiful […]
Calls for Maximum Penalties: International Nightlife Association Condemns Illegal Raves, Urges Strong Action Against Organizers Several countries including the UK, Spain, France, and the US have been highlighted for hosting illicit gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting the International Nightlife Association (INA) to publicly condemn such events and advocate for strict penalties against the organizers. In response to the illegal New Year's Eve parties held in defiance of strict gathering […]
Korg announces new smaller, cheaper version of their ARP2600 remake The ARP2600M will cost €1,799 and is available in June Korg has announced a new, smaller version of their coveted ARP2600 semi-modular synth remake. The ARP2600M has all the same features of their first remake that was announced last January and is 60% the size of the original remodel. The spring reverb and the internal circuitry have been adjusted to fit […]
Korg announces new modwave synth – wavetable reimagined The new synth introduces a new Kaoss-style XY touchpad Korg has announced a new synth called the modwave, building on Wavestate synth announced in 2020. The modwave takes things further, expanding on Korg’s already rich legacy in wavetable synthesis to offering a new Kaoss Pad-style X/Y pad for creating ‘Kaoss physics’ and an upgrade to their motion recording feature. The modwave inspired […]
Tomorrowland shares sets from NYE virtual festival on Apple Music Mixes from Armin van Buuren, Boys Noize and Diplo are among the sets available for playback now DJ Mag Staff Tomorrowland has shared a selection of sets from 2020's New Year's Eve festival on Apple Music. Belgian festival Tomorrowland's NYE event, which took place on the 31st December, was spread across four stages adapted to all 27 time zones in the world. It was […]
Ibiza clubbing and COVID-19: how the White Isle has adapted during the pandemic The world's best-known party island, Ibiza has been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Frequent restriction changes, extortionate fines and bans on dancing, parties and smoking have affected the music and hospitality industries hugely. But while it's hit locals hard, the pause in summer season has also given time for a reset and for the White Isle to […]
Berlin Love Parade to return in new form in 2022 Rave The Planet is set to take place in July 2022 Amy Fielding Berlin's Love Parade is set to return in a new format next year. Organisers of a brand new street party in Berlin, Rave The Planet, have announced that their debut street parade will take place on the 9th July 2022, after coronavirus restrictions forced the team to […]
RANE announces new controller with motorised vinyl platters The new ONE controller is designed to work with Serato DJ By: Mick Wilson RANE is back with a new bit of kit – the ONE controller. The new controller is for use with Serato DJ Pro and has a few tricks up its sleeve. It's unique in that it comes with seven-inch motorised platters, giving DJs authentic vinyl-style performance and feel. It […]
The world’s first AI DJs playing AI music are here It was only a matter of time but the pandemic has hit-fast forward on the virtual club concept Sensorium – the social VR music platform whose list of collaborators include Carl Cox, David Guetta and Armin van Buuren – has announced that it’s teamed up with AI-music generating platform Mubert to create the world’s first virtual avatar DJs playing only AI-generated music. […]
Download IK Multimedia’s Syntronik Memory-V sampler synth for free Simply sign up to the IK newsletter to download the sampler instrument You can get IK Multimedia’s Memorymoog sample instrument Memory-V by signing up for their newsletter. The plugin usually costs £49.99 and is based on the classic Moog synth with 18 oscillators and features over 5GB of samples with 146 presets and over 6,000 samples. The Memorymoog was used by […]
Beatport acquire sample company Loopmasters The merger includes Loopmasters’ other brands Loopcloud and Plugin Boutique Beatport has acquired sample company Loopmasters, including their umbrella brands Loopcloud and Plugin Boutique. Beatport has been in the producer samples game since Beatport Sounds launched in 2010 but this move sees Loopmasters’ library folded into the digital DJ store. CEO of Beatport Robb McDaniels said: “The entire Loopmasters team are world-class people who have […]
Apple launches AirPods Max over-ear headphones The new model in the AirPod range is Apple’s first over-ear cans Apple has launched a new pair of headphones called AirPod Max. They’re their first over-ear headphones from Apple, and feature "incredible high-fidelity audio, Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, and spatial audio". The headphones drivers designed by Apple and are 40mm, with memory foam pads and they're are powered by the Apple’s […]
DJ GearEditorials and Opinions Gear Roundup: Our Top Picks of 2020 By Rachel Black There’s no doubt that 2020 was been one hell of a year. With a pandemic completely shutting down nightlife and wrecking the music industry as we know it, 2020 took quite an unexpected turn that left many DJs, producers, and music lovers scratching their heads a bit. But not all was lost this year –– a massive […]
Legowelt is giving away a new free sample pack Legowelt is giving away another free sample pack, this time called Legowelt Drum Wizardry Sample Pack. It’s a collection of 325+ drum sounds from equipment like Amiga 1200, EMU EMAX II, Soundblaster, AKAI S900, S612, Prophet2000 and more. Legowelt says “No worn-out clean soggy overused boring clinical TR techno whatever drum machine samples but all new fresh unique processed layered synthesized […]
Finally, the BPM Festival will not be held in 2021. It was supposed to be celebrated in Tamarindo from March 3rd to March 7th but unfortunately, due to the current epidemiological situation, it is postponed to January 12th-18th 2022. Now for those who had bought the tickets already the promoter gives a couple of options, either they can keep it for 2022 or they just request a refund. Unfortunately, another festival is canceled […]
100 OF THE WORLD’S BEST CLUBS 100 Of The World’s Best Clubs is a new book, from the makers of leading electronic magazine DJ Mag, that celebrates the amazing venues that define the global electronic music scene. Limited to 1,000 copies, the 184-page hardback book ships boxed as the ultimate raver’s coffee table accessory. It is available now priced at £50 from djmagshop.com From its nascent underground beginnings, clubbing and DJ culture […]
Live music venues could be reopened by Autumn, leading U.S. infectious diseases expert suggests The timescale relies on America's vaccination programme, and is likely to involve additional safety measures once performances restart Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Live music venues in the U.S. could reopen by Autumn, according to the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci. America's foremost expert in infectious diseases made the statement […]
Designing Dance: Electronic Traces the Origins and Legacy of Club Culture With a focus on EDM's originators and the British context, the Design Museum's exhibition sets itself apart from others on electronic music and design. Union Rave, by Andreas Gursky, 1995 Courtesy Felix Speller for the Design Museum Remember nightclubs? That mask-less, gloveless world where you’d melt into a gyrating, strobe-tinged crowd of hundreds while losing yourself to the […]
Brexit could prevent musicians touring in U.S. as well as Europe, experts warn Acquiring a visa to play the country is set to get much harder Brian Coney Experts have warned that Brexit could prevent UK musicians from touring in the US as well as Europe. Coming days after the UK government denied rejecting the offer of visa-free tours for musicians in the EU, figures from the UK music industry have […]
Germany has increased its arts and culture funding to €2.1 billion for 2021. Following the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new scheme from the German government entitled Neustart Kultur, which translates to restart culture, promised €150 million would be injected into the country's live music and events industry. The news came as part of the government's broader €1 billion plans to rebuild cultural and entertainment businesses. Now, a German parliament […]
Bootshaus launches VR version of German club The VR club is gearing up to host virtual parties in the coming weeks Bootshaus has launched a VR version of the German club. Hosting the likes of Alan Fitzpatrick, Charlotte de Witte, FJAAK and Joseph Capriati prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and ranking No. 6 in this year's Top 100 Clubs poll, Cologne club Bootshaus has now launched a virtual version of the […]
First impressions The Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 is an evolution, not a revolution. It’s an evolution of the CDJ-2000NXS2, and it improves significantly on several points. For starters, the screen. Finally, the top of the line CDJ player gets a top of the line screen. It’s big, it’s bright, and the refresh rate is finally up to standards. Secondly, there is the renewed jog wheel, now with a central LCD screen […]
New technology beams music directly into your head without headphones The device has been developed by Noveto Systems Amy Fielding A new speaker reportedly beams music directly into your head without headphones. In a report last week, The Associated Press revealed that Israeli tech company, Noveto Systems, has developed a "futuristic audio technology" to enable listeners to enjoy solo wireless music - without headphones. The new technology, dubbed sound beaming, uses […]
Berlin clubbing and COVID-19: how Europe's party capital is changing One of the world’s great party cities, Berlin is facing up to the COVID-19 pandemic in its own unique way. How are the clubs getting on, are there illegal parties happening, and what is the route back to some semblance of normality? DJ Mag takes a stroll through the heart of the German clubbing capital Paul Hanford It’s a Sunday […]
