Electronic music has long been a sanctuary, a place of freedom, experimentation, and communion. Born in the underground, it was less about appearances and more about the shared vibration of sound. Yet today, in an industry valued at 11.8 billion dollars (IMS Business Report), doubts emerge: has this culture, once subversive and intimate, surrendered part […]
Some discoveries rewrite history. More than a decade after his passing, two never-before-heard mixes from Frankie Knuckles have just been unearthed and released. Sourced from tapes kept by the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, the recordings span 1989–1995, disco, house, and the unmistakable evolution of the “Godfather of House” sound. The raw texture of tape remains intact, […]
A conversation with Matthieu, the founder of Traxi It all started with a simple desire: to mix without disturbing the neighbors. From that idea came Traxi, a concept that has now become a true musical adventure on wheels. Its creator tells us how an ordinary evening turned into a unique project. How did the idea […]
Meta’s Censorship Is Silencing Queer Nightlife In recent months, two of Europe’s most prominent queer nightlife collectives :Replicant Events in Paris and Gegen in Berlin have faced the same brutal reality: Meta’s platforms can erase years of cultural work in seconds, without warning, and without explanation. For Replicant, the shock came when both their Instagram […]
How Hard Techno Became the EDM of Our Time In the 2010s, EDM reshaped electronic music on a global scale. Its spectacular shows, high production values, and superstar DJs brought electronic sounds into stadiums and arenas, introducing millions of new listeners to dance music. For many, EDM was a gateway: a way to discover more […]
Amsterdam Dance Event is taking a major step forward in 2025: the much-loved ADE Lab will transform into ADE Lab Village, bringing more space, inspiration, and opportunities for the next generation of artists, producers, and industry professionals. A home for learning, creating, and connecting This year, everything comes together in one dedicated Village in […]
UNTOLD Festival celebrates 10 years this summer and is ready to write history once again. The magical universe of music, love, friendship, and pure joy will open its gates from August 7 to 10 in the heart of Transylvania, in the beautiful city of Cluj-Napoca. 200+ local and international artists across 8 stages and multiple […]
Over 15 pirate radio stations broadcast in Ibiza with total impunity Forget rules. On Ibiza’s FM dial, pirate radios are running wild, blasting beats with zero licenses and a whole lot of attitude, while authorities crack down hard on visible parts of the nightlife : beach DJs or pirate taxis. At least 23 unlicensed stations […]
