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EDM Identity

Westwood Recordings and Monstercat Announce Strategic Partnership

Westwood teams up with Monstercat, promising fresh drops and a bigger roster for the scene.

We Rave You

Create Music Group buys into DistroKid after Monstercat, Cr2 and deadmau5 deals

Find out how Create Music Group’s fresh stake in DistroKid could shake up the way we drop tracks, and what it means for the scene.

DJ Mag

Serato announces Serato DJ for iOS

Now you can spin your tracks from your iPhone with Serato's new DJ app for iOS.

Mixmag

Nastia calls off all US shows until Trump administration “changes Ukraine policy”

Ukrainian techno star Nastia pulls all US dates in protest, demanding a shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine.

DJ Mag

New electronic music conference, AME, debuts in Hong Kong in November 

Hong Kong’s debut electronic music summit this November promises a two‑day deep dive with over a thousand top industry voices.

We Rave You

Alesso’s historic Empire State Building DJ set is now available in full: Watch

Relive Alesso's sky-high hour of anthems and surprise mashups as his Empire State Building set finally drops in full.

Magnetic Magazine

Scratch Perverts Reunite at 2026 DMC World Finals

The iconic Scratch Perverts reunite for a Hall of Fame set at the 2026 DMC World Finals, promising a turntablist spectacle every rave-lover should hear about.

DJ Mag

Serato DJ launches on mobile for the first time

Mix on the go with Serato's first mobile DJ app, now you can spin two decks and control stems right from your iPhone or iPad.

Magnetic Magazine

INTERVIEW: CSC Music founder on introducing a Psychologist across artist roster

Discover how CSC Music’s new psychologist partnership is reshaping the mental game for the label’s biggest stars.

DJ Mag

Technics unveils new SL-1210MKX direct-drive turntable

Gear up for 2027 as Technics drops the sleek SL-1210MKX turntable, promising next‑level vinyl power for every rave‑ready DJ.

Mixmag

Samaʼ Abdulhadi withdraws from ADE citing booking of ex-IDF soldiers

A Palestinian DJ quits ADE over claims that several booked artists are former Israeli soldiers, igniting a heated debate.

We Rave You

Best Granular Synth & FX plugins that every producer must have

Unlock mind-bending textures on the fly with the top granular synth plugins every rave-ready producer needs

DJ Mag

AlphaTheta unveils new wireless DJ headphones, HDJ-F9

AlphaTheta's new wireless HDJ-F9 headphones promise crystal-clear monitoring even in the loudest booths, perfect for any rave-ready DJ.

Rave Jungle

Danny Tenaglia Launches Traktor DJ Masterclass With Super Progressive

Want to spin like Tenaglia? Grab his new Traktor masterclass and learn the secrets behind five decades of floor-filling sets.

Magnetic Magazine

Twisted-Electrons FLEXfm Brings FM Synthesis Into a New Groovebox

Check out how the FLEXfm groovebox puts FM synthesis right at your fingertips for on‑the‑fly sound design without a DAW

Rave Jungle

Interview: Promo Push on DJ Promotion, Radio and Press Campaigns

Find out how Promo Push’s 15-year expertise is turning fresh releases into worldwide club anthems.

EDM Identity

Billboards Hint at Calvin Harris North American Tour

Spotted billboards across the US are sparking rumors that Calvin Harris is about to hit the continent with a fresh tour

Magnetic Magazine

Matthew Hoag On Artists, Promoters, And Global Growth

Get insider tips from Matthew Hoag on scaling your party and navigating the global dance scene.