Aux (www.aux.app), the streamlined remote-collaboration app that allows remote working musicians to backup, share, and version Ableton Live and Logic Pro projects, is thrilled to announce the return of the Aux Awards. The Awards is a celebration of all things independent music, giving recognition to the creators and music and technology brands who have been making […]
Stanton, a legendary brand in the DJ industry, today announced the release of the STX portable scratch turntable. With its mini Innofader Nano crossfader, included rechargeable batteries, built-in speaker, and performance-focused portablism features on board, the STX gives DJs instant access to their full turntablist skillset whenever and wherever they’d like. The STX is the […]
Situated in an old industrial unit in the north dockland area of Liverpool, the 350 capacity venue is positioned as one of the front-runners in delivering underground electronic music, pinpoint audio and spectacular audio visual performances. The former car garage is redefining Liverpool’s clubland to become a safe, inclusive and forward thinking music space. Boasting […]
AIDA and Nesa Azadikhah, who recently delivered an XLR8R podcast of deep, psychedelic techno, have curated and released WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM, a compilation spotlighting Iranian female producers. Available through the pair’s Apranik Records, the digital release spans 12 cuts of electro, techno, breaks, ambient, and experimental. AIDA and Azadikhah both contribute, as do Meshcut, Golbon […]
Steve Mac releases the second single from his forthcoming album Bless This Acid House this week, which sees the Jack Said What label head teaming up with house legend Robert Owens. The track, One Day, is released on 21 February, and is backed by remixes by Luca LeBleu and ITHURTZ. Best known for his work […]
Liverpool clubland is about to get a new player – Spray Shop, a new 350 capacity venue, which is set to open its doors in the city’s north dockland area on 23 February. The former car garage, which boasts a custom TPi sound system, is being opened by Kyle Muldoon, also known under the DJ […]
LOCO & JAM are Northern Irish based Techno duo made up of Lloyd Reid and James Peoples. Formed in 2007 they have went from strength to strength with a list of productions under their belts on major labels such as 1605, MB Elektronics, Rekluse, Hedgehog… Their Productions have been getting massive support from some of […]
Bedroom Producers Blog has released BPB 64, a freeware Commodore 64 virtual synthesizer for Windows and macOS. BPB 64 is a sample-based virtual synthesizer that brings the sounds of the legendary Commodore 64 home computer to your DAW. The included patches were sampled directly from three different Commodore 64 units, all boasting different SID chips. I used […]
CHD–4 is an arrhythmic drum machine and a collaboration between Love Hultén and Teenage Engineering, for Hjärtebarnsfonden. The device is based on echocardiograms from four children with congenital heart disease, printed from real hospital check-ups. Each ECG has been decoded into patterns based on its individual shape, pace, and BPM and then converted into a four-track rotary sequencer. […]
A while ago we decided to put ChatGPT to the test, asking it to try to identify the ‘top ten techno tracks of all time’ – the (somewhat controversial) results can be found here. Now, the AI-powered chatbot is put to the test once again, as we ask ChatGPT another simple question: What are the 10 best […]
An active participant in the dance scene since its foundation, Dave Seaman is synonymous with countless projects over a 30-plus year career – his work alongside Steve Anderson as Brothers In Rhythm; his classic Renaissance and Global Underground mix CDs (particularly GU016: Cape Town! – Ed); his Selador Recordings label, which he runs alongside Steve Parry; his […]
Bringing together elements from some 114 tracks, 2 Many DJs‘ As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt. 2 set the template for the bootleg/mashup/bastard pop movement of the early 2000s. Featuring artists as diverse as Dolly Parton, Basement Jaxx, Velvet Underground, Vitalic, Salt ‘n’ Pepa and Destiny’s Child, it’s one of the best mixes of all […]