Superfunk’s Stephane Bonan passes away
Stephane Bonan of the 90s supergroup Superfunk has passed away. The Frenchman, who helped pioneer the Marseille-based act's sound and identity, was recently confirmed dead after battling a disease for some time. Met with an outpouring of emotion from adoring fans, the group also took to Facebook to announce Stephane's passing. (Translated from French) the group released a statement saying: "Our brother and
Madeon features Maisie Williams in ‘Miracle’ music video
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams has teamed up with Madeon on the Frenchman's music video for his hit-single 'Miracle'. A stirring music video that truly tugs on the heartstrings, the clip depicts Williams being killed in an accident, with the duration of the video subsequently taking viewers on a journey of mourning, whereby her significant other grieves her loss in
Sonny Fodera & Dom Dolla – Moving Blind
Following a string of huge sold-out shows together, Sonny Fodera and Dom Dolla now team up on an all-Aussie collaboration for their new single; ‘Moving Blind’ via Solotoko / Sweat It Out. The duo teamed up on their first tour of the United States last year, where they enjoyed a successful run of shows throughout October & November. Due to popular
Blast from the past: Spiller – Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love) [Magazine Featured]
The early 2000s were a heavily expansive era for electronic music, however, with Daft Punk’s emergence, house & funk were alive and well in the first decade of the 21st century. Their rise to popularity spawned a wave of timeless disco-inspired house songs, including Spiller’s 2000 collaboration with Sophie Ellis-Bextor; ‘Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)’. Hailing from Italy, Spiller’s early influences
Offaiah discusses ‘Private Show’s re-edit and adapting to quarantine life [Magazine Exclusive]
Straight out of the underground is one of the UK’s finest house acts - OFFAIAH. From his debut release on Defected Records ‘Work It Out’ to the hugely-successful ‘Solider’, to cracking the top 30 highest-selling house artists on Beatport of all time, OFFAIAH has quickly established himself as one of house music’s must-see DJs. Having severely injured himself in a helicopter
Is house music still underground? [Magazine Featured]
Electronic music is no longer a secret to the outside world. Gone are the days when warehouse raves were unbeknownst to the general public when techno was strictly underground - when all electronic music was still thrown under the blanket phrase; “EDM”. Today, the lines between electronic and mainstream music have become blurred and even erased in some instances. Thanks to
The evolution of electronic music [Magazine Featured]
While the vast majority of consumers today recognise electronic music as the music of the 21st century, its deep roots, which stem all the way back to the 1970s, are easily forgotten. Inspired by the emergence of disco, great producers such as Giorgio Moroder & Nile Rodgers would go on to pioneer a decade of music, whose effect on future
Teamworx release epic sample pack with 300+ samples from their biggest hits
Protocol Recordings juggernauts Teamworx have established themselves as oneof the industry's premier acts. Spawning a plethora of Beatport top 10 singles across a number of different genres - a testament to their creative abilities, Teamworx are now set to release their very own sample pack filled with over 300 samples for producers to enjoy. Quickly developing into a household name within the
All events in the Netherlands cancelled until June 1st
COVID-19 has taken a large toll on the world's music and entertainment industy. With nightclubs, pars, pubs and live venues all closing their doors due to the virus outbreak, the Netherlands are the latest country to see strict measures implemented, with all events set to be cancelled until June 1st, announced by Minister Grapperhaus. The desicion comes after people continue to disregard
Numerous California events face cancellation amidst state of emergency declaration
Beyond Wonderland is one of many events that faces cancellation due to COVID-19 fears, after California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. Californians are urged to cancel or postpone events with more than 250 people, while smaller gatherings should space people at least six feet apart to avoid spreading coronavirus. Having made the announcement on Wednesday night (PDT), numerous events
Rüfüs Du Sol & The Chemical Brothers announce concert screenings for Bushfire Relief
Rüfüs Du Sol & The Chemical Brothers are teaming up to deliver two encapsulating concert screenings in aid of Bushfire Relief in Australia. Taking place on one night only on March 4th in Melbourne and Sydney simulaneously, the Ritz Theatre in Randwick will be open for Sydney-siders, while Melbournians will be able to see the live concert films at the
Rüfüs Du Sol announce ‘Live from Joshua Tree’ film
Rüfüs Du Sol have kicked off 2020 right, with the announcement of a film featuring their immersive desert performance of songs from their Grammy-nominated Album 'Solace'. Fans in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to attend the World Premiere taking place at Los Feliz’ historic Vista Theatre on Tuesday, February 18. However, a limited number of tickets will be available. In a 45-minute
EDX kickstarts 2020 with brand-new single ‘Adore Me’
Legendary Swiss DJ/Producer EDX is roaring into 2020 with a brand new vocal-driven single 'Adore Me' out now on PinkStar Records. Having amassed 5 Beatport #1 singles and over one hundred million Spotify streams last year alone, the Grammy-nominated artist showed absolutely no signs of slowing down. Opening with the combination of soothing chords & vocals, the track gives off a calming atmosphere,
Like Mike launches new label ‘Green Room’ for solo projects
Despite being the biggest brotherly duo on the scene, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are known for exploring off onto their own solo ventures. Now, Like Mike is set to do so once again with the announcement of his own label 'Green Room'. 2019 saw Mike release a handful of self-released solo singles last year, including ‘Best Friend’, ‘Lies’, and most recently ‘Sinner.’ The first