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This past weekend, Austrian producer and DJ Tobias Bergson released his new single ‘Everything’ on PLAYY. Records. Bergson has more than 180 million streams and support from Don Diablo, Lost Frequencies, and Steve Aoki. He has released music on Armada and Universal Music Austria, played Spring Festival in Austria, appeared on major Spotify editorial playlists, and received coverage in DJ Mag, 1001 Tracklists, Mixmag Germany and Netherlands, YourEDM, and House Music With Love. His music also received radio play on CBC Music’s Afterdark, KCRW’s Metropolis, and RTÉ 2FM. Tobias Bergson began producing music at 17, focusing on programming and digital production rather than traditional instruments. His tracks consistently translate personal...

THE ILLUSTRATED MAN returns with ‘The Heart of Fire’, a new single featuring Robert Owens, released this past weekend on ILINX Records. The track is the second preview from his debut album, The Skin Of Time, out June 12. Originally from Yerevan, Armenia and now based in Dubai, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN has quickly become a distinctive force in electronic music, earning support from Adriatique, Bedouin, Township Rebellion, Richie Hawtin and Joris Voorn. His productions have reached BBC Radio 1 and Ibiza Global Radio, reflecting a growing international profile. Inspired by Ray Bradbury’s novel, he approaches each track as a layered narrative, built with tension and emotion, always pushing toward new territory. ‘The Heart of Fire’ starts with...

DJcity curated a collection of six playlists to help you soundtrack every moment of this sports season. Any sport, any crowd, any venue – we’ve got you covered with game-day tracks that span across a multitude of genres. Browse the full lineup below. Stadium Anthems This playlist is packed with crowd singalongs, arena favorites, and game-day anthems. Bar Anthems Built around familiar favorites, paired with modern DJ edits that make them easier to mix and keep the crowd engaged. Peak Hour Dance Proven dancefloor weapons and peak-time favorites designed to keep the energy high when the venue is at its busiest. Uptempo Hip-Hop & R&B Our favorite uptempo Hip-Hop and R&B tracks, from Miami Bass and Baltimore Club...

For French brothers Thomas and Julien, better known as Parallelle, the creative process has always been guided by feel rather than formula. Their new album, 11th Avenue, captures that philosophy perfectly, blending jazz, house, and analog soul with the precision of modern production tools. The project’s standout moments came from tools that encouraged movement, imperfection, and flow. This is particularly true with TRK-01 and Reaktor. When producing tracks like “Radio 101” and “Take You On A Ride,” the duo leaned heavily on Reaktor’s modular depth and tactile tone to help them find new ways to merge their hybrid world of digital sound design and acoustic warmth. TRK-01 also helped them shape basslines that feel alive rather than...

The Native Instruments Summer Sale is here – and it’s simpler than ever. Whether you’re taking the scenic route through a project, following a late-night spark, or taking your sound off-road, we have the tools to keep your ideas moving. There’s no fixed route, just the inspiration to get you where you want to be. Starting today, we are dropping massive deals to help guide your next creative detour. Dive into the details below to see how you can upgrade your studio setup while keeping your budget intact. Explore the deals Shop the Summer Sale Get 30% off instruments, sounds, and effects. Instead of trying to fit your process into a rigid template, our extensive catalog of virtual instruments, studio-grade effects, and premium sound...

DJcity’s new Iceman Edits playlist pulls together DJ-ready tracks inspired by Drake’s Iceman trilogy. Inside you’ll find Clean & Dirty versions, Intro edits, Transitions, and DJ Edits built from some of the biggest tracks from Drake’s latest run, including “Janice STFU,” “National Treasures,” “Cheetah Print,” “Ran to Atlanta,” and “Whisper My Name.” Load up the Iceman Edits playlist and bring fresh versions of Drake’s latest favorites into your next set. DOWNLOAD PLAYLIST Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download access for just $10. The post 🚨 New Playlist Alert – Fresh Out the Freezer: ICEMAN Edits 🧊 appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

The Road Podcast crew have a sit down with multi-Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer @MannyMarroquin whose career spans over two decades, defining the sonic landscape for artists like @KanyeWest, @AliciaKeys, and @JohnMayer. Manny joined the @ROADpodcast to break down the delicate balance between technical precision and emotional resonance in modern mixing. Starting with the core distinctions between engineers and producers, Manny explains his “emotion over technicality” philosophy (04:05) and the “Batman and Robin” approach to song structure (09:00). He provides an inside look at legendary sessions, discussing the ego free mindset required for 808s & Heartbreak (11:15), the “a-ha” moment of “Love Lockdown” (18:32), and the grueling...

Tokyo is getting a massive new festival this summer with the debut edition of 81 Music Festival officially set for June 27 at Toyota Arena in Odaiba. Blending electronic, pop, and hip-hop, the inaugural lineup features The Kid LAROI, R3HAB, MRAK, John Martin, Vini Vici B2B MR.BLACK, Night Tempo, Alan Shirahama, 3LI¥EN, and MARVY. The event will also host a special world premiere showcase from R3HAB alongside MRAK’s Japan debut performance. Designed as a new international platform connecting Japan with the global music scene, the festival brings together a wide mix of established headliners and rising talent inside Tokyo’s newly developed Toyota Arena venue. On the electronic side, fans can expect everything from R3HAB’s high-energy...

PIERCE is back and he’s not easing into it. With his latest single “Dirty,” the Scottsdale-based producer leans all the way into the darker, more unfiltered side of his sound, delivering a track that feels less like a release and more like a statement. It’s heavy, stripped, and built with one purpose in mind: to hit. From the jump, “Dirty” keeps things minimal and tense before snapping into a punishing half-time drop packed with distorted low-end and jagged textures. There’s no unnecessary fluff here. Every element feels intentional, giving the record a raw, almost claustrophobic energy that thrives on big systems. The second drop switches things up just enough to keep you locked in, adding movement without losing that grimy edge...

Rising acts BBX and Drumanite have come together for “Twenty Fifteen,” a release that feels just as personal as it does nostalgic. The track marks the year the two artists first met, a pivotal moment that helped shape both their creative paths and a friendship that’s grown alongside the dubstep scene itself. Built as a love letter to the mid-2010s era, “Twenty Fifteen” leans fully into the raw, high-energy spirit that defined brostep’s peak years. Aggressive bass design, trap-influenced dynamics, and tightly controlled rhythmic movement all come together in a way that feels both familiar and refreshed. Rather than chasing current trends, BBX and Drumanite tap into a time when dubstep was driven by attitude, impact, and pure tension and...

Rising producers MAD DUBZ and VKTM just dropped their first official collaboration, “HANDS UP,” and it’s exactly the kind of high-impact, no-frills dubstep you’d expect from the two talented acts. As you’ll hear below, the track wastes no time getting to work, leaning into sharp, precision-driven sound design and darker, festival-ready energy. MAD DUBZ’s technical edge meshes seamlessly with VKTM’s heavier, more aggressive style, resulting in a record that feels tailor-made for both massive stages and grimier club systems. Alongside the release, the duo also announced their upcoming MADVKTM co-headline tour, set to run across North America in 2026. Both artists have built strong reputations on the road with relentless touring schedules...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets DOWNLOAD ALL This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) hate that i made you love me – Ariana Grande Game Time (FIFA World Cup 2026) – Future, Tyla & FIFA Sound Show Me Love – Francis Mercier & Robin S. GANG BIZZNESS – YG & PlayGotti Thistle – Skrillex, Randomer, Blawan & MC Dricka Janice STFU – Lincoln Baio I Follow Rivers Hype Edit * – Drake Stay – Rogerson Remix * – Zedd & Alessia Cara Pa’ Que La Pases Bien – DJ Mag Afro House Remix * – Arcángel Poker Face – LUSSO Remix – Lady Gaga In My Mind – 5HOURS Remix – Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl (ft. Georgi Kay) Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here...

Mr. Bill’s Mr. Melanzana brings together technique, curiosity, and emotion in equal measure. The album was written alongside his audiovisual performance Sequenza di Melanzane, created for Tipper’s final Red Rocks show. It moves between melancholy and playfulness, guided by sound design that feels both precise and human. Each track reflects Bill’s relationship with exploration. His process centers on discovery rather than control, using tools like Massive X as a canvas for experimentation. Instead of designing patches to fit an idea, he lets new sounds shape where the idea goes. That mindset gives the record its sense of motion and surprise. For Mr. Bill, storytelling through sound isn’t about structure but instinct. The music takes...

Few producers blur the line between musician and electronic artist like Father Funk. His new album, Funk The System, captures the chaos and color of live performance inside a bass-heavy electronic framework. Each track moves with real musicality, drawing from years of experience as a bassist, guitarist, and drummer. It is loud, unapologetic, and unmistakably human. For Father Funk, sound design and performance are inseparable. He builds each track from the ground up as if he were sampling an old record, using tools that feel organic and responsive. Scarbee® Bass plays a key role in that process, letting him translate the nuance of a live instrument into the energy of a drop. Funk The System marks a turning point for the UK-born...

DJcity’s May 2026 download charts highlight the most popular tracks globally, alongside regional breakdowns across key markets – including charts for Latin, UK, Germany, Asia, and South Asia. Download the full playlist here. Cheetah Print – Drake & Sexyy Red LA MuDANZA – FunkyJ Remix – Bad Bunny Don’t Tell ‘Em – Sir Marcus & Kareem Remix – Jeremih (ft. YG) Hot In Herre – Colin Jay Remix – Nelly 2 Hard 4 The Radio – Drake Good Life vs Lifestyle – esentrik Remix – Kanye West vs Rich Gang Mi Gente – Rogerson Remix – J Balvin & Willy William POP DAT THANG – David Guetta Remix – DaBaby I’m Every Woman – Party Pupils Remix – Chaka Khan Headlines – Lincoln Baio & MarkCutz Remix – Drake Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New to...

What separates a professional studio master from the rest of the field? For veterans like Sascha “Busy” Bühren and Nick Hook, the answer isn’t found in a manual – it’s found in the balance between high-end technical precision and the unpredictable energy of the human spirit. Whether it’s Sascha mastering the defining sounds of European hip-hop or Nick acting as a studio shaman for a new generation of creators, both agree that the best workflows are the ones that allow for a little bit of organized chaos. Discover Komplete 26 Their philosophy: mastering the energy of the music Sascha “Busy” Bühren: “For me, everything is based on the idea of organized chaos. My evolution has gone from the massive analog consoles of the 90s to a...

St. Mary’s debut EP Amen arrives on bitbird as a bold creative statement, bridging spirituality and chaos through sound design, emotion, and storytelling. Written as a musical confession, Amen explores personal transformation through both turbulence and calm, tracing a path from disorder toward acceptance. The project serves as a clear introduction to her artistic voice, using sonic detail to mirror inner change. Central to the record’s world are the instruments that built its emotional center. Kontakt choirs, organs, and strings appear throughout the EP, serving as anchors for reflection, while Guitar Rig adds tension, distortion, and release. Together, they shape an environment that moves between aggression and introspection...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your 3-day weekend DOWNLOAD ALL This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Go Ladies – French Montana & Max B Movin’ To The Sun – HUGEL, Imael Angel & Ultra Naté Goals – LISA, Anitta, Rema & FIFA Sound Janice STFU – Tall Boys Remix * – Drake Cheetah Print – Da Phonk Club Edit * – Drake & Sexyy Red Club Can’t Handle Me – Spryte NEW ME Edit * – Flo Rida (ft. David Guetta) See-Line Woman – Mochakk Remix – Nina Simone No Lie – Juush Remix – 2 Chainz (ft. Drake) What You Saying – BIJOU Remix – Lil Uzi Vert Frikitona – BOMBASTIC, JAHMO & FD Remix – Plan B Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here Sign up to preview the...

One of the star products shown off by Reloop at this year’s NAMM show was the PTB2. It’s a tiny, almost pocket sized USB powered mixer, which even includes a DVS capable audio interface for use with Algoridddim’s djay pro. On the new episode of Beatport tech, Mojaxx gives it a full review, and sees if going this compact leads to too many compromises. Learn more about the PTB2: https://www.reloop.com/reloop-ptb-2 Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Relax PTB2 on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post Tiny, But Mighty? Reloop PTB2 Compact DVS Mixer Review appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

DJcity’s new Sounds Like Summer playlist is packed with feel-good records made for pool parties, rooftop sessions, beach bars, dayclubs, and backyard barbecues. Featuring bright melodies, infectious rhythms, big singalongs, and warm-weather edits that instantly lift the vibe and keep crowds moving. This playlist blends tropical house, upbeat remixes, crossover favorites, and high-energy daytime cuts designed to sound massive in the sun. The energy stays smooth, fun, and upbeat — perfect for turning casual daytime crowds into full-on parties. Refresh your crates with Sounds Like Summer and keep the summer vibes locked in all season long. DOWNLOAD PLAYLIST Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download...