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R3HAB dropped his electrifying single ‘Rise or Fall’ on June 13, 2025, as part of the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves video game soundtrack. The Dutch-Moroccan producer, known for his genre-defying versatility, has cemented his status as a global EDM titan with hits like “All Around the World” and high-profile collabs with names like Calvin Harris and Zayn Malik. His festival-dominating sets at Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and EDC have made him a mainstay in dance music. This release sees him join heavyweights like Salvatore Ganacci, Alok, Alan Walker, and Steve Aoki on a 19-track soundtrack that blends gaming intensity with club-ready energy. The track itself is a bold fusion of R3HAB’s signature melodic techno and...

Today, July 4, 2025, Katy B delivers her new single ‘Avalanche’ through Rinse, further solidifying her legacy in UK dance music. Born in Peckham, South London, the BRIT School alum made waves with her 2011 debut On a Mission, featuring chart-topping tracks like ‘Katy on a Mission’ and ‘Lights On’. Her 2014 album Little Red clinched the UK number one spot, and 2016’s Honey highlighted her versatility across genres. Recently, Katy B owned Glastonbury’s The Levels and Shangri-La Stage, proving her enduring pull in both festival and underground scenes, with a career marked by MOBO nominations and a Mercury Prize nod. Crafted with emerging producer Silva Bumpa, ‘Avalanche’ is a dynamic blend of UK garage and bassline, radiating summery...

This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew chops it up with UK DJ and producer @snipsmusic, founder of London’s legendary “Living Proof” party. Snips breaks down how he got his name (01:41), his early love for house music, and the influence of UK genres like Lovers Rock, Jungle, and Drum & Bass. He shares wild stories from the London scene — including the time they accidentally booked a fake MF DOOM — and reflects on the rise and fall of “Living Proof” (12:30). The crew delves into the evolution of UK hip-hop, the legacy of @timwestwoodtv, and iconic UK shows featuring @jayz and @bustarhymes (24:10). Snips also discusses the beauty of vinyl culture (34:01) and the politics of equipment snobbery — from USB sticks to Serato (52:19). Things heat...

It’s the holy grail of music production: a clear, crisp mix with every element picked out in high definition. How do you get there? The answer isn’t simple. Every track is a unique mixture of sounds, meaning every mix throws up its own challenges. And often, your creative goals – more instruments, bolder arrangements, crazier sounds – can make that high definition mix even harder to achieve. Don’t worry, though: there are some basic strategies you can learn to improve track definition and clarity using mixing effects. These strategies will help you to think about your mix in its key dimensions such as frequency, width, and depth; to identify the issues that are harming clarity; and to solve them using simple techniques. We’ll run...

Curious about how to make music? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through the essentials, from songwriting and music theory basics to building a home studio, mixing and mastering, and even distributing and promoting your releases. You’ll learn, step-by-step, how to create your own songs. Jump to these sections: Learn how to write a song Understand music theory Build a home studio Learn how to mix music Learn how to polish your tracks Understand music distribution Promote your music Follow along with this tutorial using Komplete Start, a free collection of professional instruments, sounds, samples, and more to create your music. Get Komplete Start free 1. Learn how to write a song Writing music starts with a good idea. A...

At Native Instruments, we are always looking for new ways to empower artists everywhere with the tools and knowledge they need to create their sound. Today, we’re announcing a groundbreaking partnership with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Tems, launching the Leading Vibe Initiative and welcoming her to the Native Instruments Artist Board. This collaboration is more than just a partnership – it’s an important step forward in nurturing diverse talent and building a more inclusive future for music creators across Africa. Leading Vibe Initiative: Empowering the next generation This visionary program, spearheaded by Tems, will equip emerging women in music across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa with the essential tools, training...

The Elite is Reloop’s flagship mixer, but Mojaxx never reviewed it back when it was released in 2019. Partly that was down to logistical reasons, but also, he wasn’t sure he would really like it, as it relied on Serato’s software FX, which were, at the time, pretty dreadful. But those FX have had a revamp now, so he decided it was time to give the Elite a second look. Find out if it would win him over in 2025. Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Elite mixer from Reloop on DJcity TV. The post Did A Software Update Make this Reloop Mixer Actually ELITE? appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Some producers layer twenty synths to get their low end right. Others make one sound carry the weight. For Broken Hill, Monark is the tool that does exactly that. His new single “Brain Delay” – a collaboration with Soraya on Maccabi House – centers around a bass line that hits with intent. It’s gritty, hypnotic, and fluid without being overworked, and the core of that sound was shaped inside Native Instruments’ Monark. No endless routing chains, no twenty-layer stacks. Just one synth doing the heavy lifting. Broken Hill’s background helps explain the discipline. As a full-time audio engineer and a rising producer based in California, he’s used to making ideas land quickly and clearly. In this interview, he shares how Monark helps...

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. View them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Don Toliver – FWU Lizzo (ft. SZA) – IRL (FEAT. SZA) Myke Towers – EXPECTATIVAS Peggy Gou – D.A.N.C.E J Hus & Asake – Gold Miley Cyrus – Party In the U.S.A. – BVRNOUT Remix Dr. Dre (ft. Snoop Dogg) – Still D.R.E. – Sir Marcus & Lincoln Baio Remix * Ludacris (ft. Mystikal & I-20) – Move Bitch – Richastic Remix * Ace Hood (ft. Future & Rick Ross) – Bugatti – Carlyle Remix Ray Charles – Hit The Road Jack – Pizzata & Klein Remix DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here. The post 🔉 Fresh Drops From Don Toliver, Lizzo ft. SZA, Myke Towers, Peggy Gou, Miley...

Few artists walk the line between viral hype and underground impact as effortlessly as Sporty-O—and his new single “Blue Lights,” featuring vocalist Gio Yaquinto, is a prime example of that crossover magic. Out now via Sporty-O’s label Tequila Rage Face Gang, “Blue Lights” is the first single from his upcoming EP Symphonic Resistance and it slaps hard. Built on a foundation of bass house grit, UK garage swing, and breakbeat attitude, the track delivers peak dancefloor energy with a cinematic edge. At the heart of it all is Gio Yaquinto’s vocal performance—cool, commanding, and rhythmically sharp. His delivery brings a narrative edge to the track, painting the scene of a late-night chase through city streets under the flash of “blue...

Nigerian Afro-Fusion star Goya Menor is back with “Badman,” his first release under Jupiter’s Moons. As you’ll hear below, the track delivers a tight, two-minute burst of Goya’s signature style: raw vocals, infectious rhythm, and bold swagger, all over an infectious Afrobeat groove. Best known for his global hit “Ameno Amapiano Remix,” Goya has gone from Benin City’s underground to worldwide fame, topping charts in over 10 countries and sparking a viral dance craze embraced by Shaquille O’Neal and Paul Pogba. If that wasn’t enough, a 2022 Headies Award and a David Guetta remix co-sign has only further cemented his place in Afrobeat’s global wave. The new single leads into Goya’s upcoming EP ALLEGEDLY, slated for release later this...

After a decade of global chart-toppers and genre-defining moments, Marshmello is officially launching the next era of Joytime Collective with Jumpstart Vol. 1—a compilation series introducing the next generation of electronic trailblazers. Leading the charge is KILLMATTER and his electrifying single, “BALENCIAGA BARBIE,” out now via Joytime Collective. Blending breakbeat energy and experimental club futurism, “BALENCIAGA BARBIE” distills the spirit of Miami nightlife into a high-octane, bass-forward statement track. “I was driven to make something fast-paced to resemble the lifestyle in Miami while still captivating the trap sound,” says KILLMATTER. “I think the world needs more crossovers and blending of genres.” Born in New York...

Photo by Alive Coverage for Electric Forest If you have ever had a chance to talk to any artist that has played or is going to play Electric Forest, they talk about it with such a sense of reverie. It’s not just a magical place for attendees, but for performers as well. It’s a whole different kind of energy that permeates through the entire festival and is contagious from every single soul. It’s a beautiful feeling that I have not been able to replicate no matter how many festivals I go to. We caught up with a few performers coming to Electric Forest. Some are newcomers that are excited to feel the magic of Forest for the first time, but also a Forest veteran. Keep an eye out during your walks in the forest. You might see one of your...

(Photo by Alive Coverage for Electric Forest) With June officially here, that means a couple of things, the start of Summer looms around the corner but even more importantly, it is officially Electric Forest month. From June 19 – June 22, thousands of loving festival-goers will be flocking to Rothbury, Michigan in a yearly pilgrimage. To some, it’s a camping trip with friends, to others it’s a place to dance, to most it’s where they call home. The beautiful part is that all those definitions are right and there’s probably countless more. It’s all about letting the magic of Electric Forest permeate your visit to Rothbury in some way. Just be a good person. It’s that easy. But one thing is for certain – there will always be an...

Genre-defying duo M42 just dropped “Gimme That Dirty,” and it’s every bit as filthy as the name suggests. John Anthony DeJoria and Joey Francis (aka Bad Nonno) are in peak form here, fusing breakneck drum & bass percussion with a pounding techno backbone and warped vocals that demand your full attention. As you’ll hear below, the track is raw in all the right ways: distorted textures, heavy low end, and a pace that feels engineered for warehouse mayhem. Based between LA and Austin, M42 pull from both cities’ underground roots while keeping one eye on the stars (literally). Named after the Orion Nebula, their project channels cosmic fire into club-ready weaponry. “Gimme That Dirty” lands like a mission statement: aggressive, relentless...

Australian producer PhaseOne returns with Terranova, his sophomore album and most ambitious project to date. Released today via his own label, Sounds of Mayhem, the LP is a masterclass in genre fusion, blending bone-crushing bass with relentless metal energy. The album’s title, meaning “new earth” in Latin, reflects its central themes of renewal, growth, and environmental consciousness. PhaseOne has carved out a reputation for his genre-defying sound, bridging the gap between headbangers and ravers. With Terranova, he continues to pioneer the fusion of metal and bass music, delivering a sonic statement that is equal parts brutal, beautiful, and boundary-defying. The album features high-octane collaborations, including “SOS” with Make...

LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer CADE is back with a powerful new single in “Love To Be Let Down.” Released independently, the impressive track marks a striking evolution in both sound and emotional depth for the genre-defying artist. Built around the act’s signature heartfelt vocals and introspective lyricism, the new record dives into the bittersweet pain of mutual heartbreak; when two people mean well but still fall apart. As you’ll hear below, the production weaves lush melodies, subtle basslines, and glitchy synth-pop textures, creating a sonic landscape that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking.As he continues to carve his path as an independent artist, “Love To Be Let Down” reaffirms CADE’s ability to blend...

With “Bodybag,” Modestep kick off their Give Up The Ghost album era in full throttle. It’s a track that digs deep into their roots while dragging their sound into darker, heavier territory — less polished, more punishing, and refreshingly unbothered by genre boundaries. The first half hits like a warped love letter to early dubstep and 80s synth grit — thick with distorted leads, reverb-soaked snares, and a weighty, driving low-end. But before it settles into any comfort zone, Modestep pull the rug out and launch the track into a full-blown drum & bass assault. The switch-up is jarring in the best way — a left turn that reminds you they’re not here to play it safe. Vocally, there’s just enough melody to anchor the chaos, but the real...

STVG and TYNAN have officially dropped their long-anticipated collaboration, “RAIN,” and it’s everything we could’ve hoped for from the two talented artists. As you’ll hear below, the track opens with a dark, ominous intro before erupting into a chaotic first drop packed with distorted textures and punishing low-end. If that wasn’t enough, the second drop hits even harder, and is almost guaranteed to make you want to run through a wall. All in all, “RAIN” is a relentless, high-impact banger that highlights both artists pushing the boundaries of their sound. With TYNAN set to hit iLLfest in Austin on June 1 and STVG confirmed for Red Rocks on November 14, both artists are poised for a massive summer and fall. Be sure to catch them live...

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith’s upcoming album GUSH – slated for release on August 22nd – is rooted in physicality. Not in the usual way techno or ambient producers talk about movement, but in how sounds feel when they hit the body – when pressure, texture, and nuance turn into something you can actually sense. That’s what drives her process, and it’s why tools like Kontakt and Komplete Kontrol play such a central role in shaping the record. Across GUSH, Kaitlyn moves through themes of flirtation, perception, and emotional signal. Some of it’s abstract. A lot of it is built around control – how velocity and aftertouch can shift attention, how layered harmonics can hold or release tension, and how each phrase finds its form through curiosity...