The legend of Larry Levan is one that’s been told countless times. You hear about his everlasting contribution what dance music is today, thanks to a residency at Paradise Garage, and now there&…
Dance music parties merit same tax breaks as concerts
The highest financial court in Germany has ruled that dance music parties merit the same tax breaks as concerts, as RA reports. The momentous decision means that clubs across Germany can now pay seven…
Robert Hood shared a mixtape from 2004
Robert Hood has shared a tape from 2004 (via Stamp The Wax) that features some of his favourite tracks of all time, with selections from Lil Louis, Joey Beltram, Tom Tom Club, Depeche Mode and more.…
A new documentary on electronic music’s female pioneers premiered this month
A documentary about electronic music’s female pioneers is set to premiere next month. Titled Sisters with Transistors, the documentary was premiered at The Barbican Theatre on the 14th November, along…
5 techno tracks released this week you should hear
For true techno heads, there is never enough of great techno music, so beside timeless classics of the genre, great tracks are being released every day. Here are Top 5 techno tracks freshly released. …
German court declares techno to be music
Fans never doubted it, but now a top German court has confirmed it: techno is music and clubs should benefit from the same reduced sales tax rate as concert halls. Germany’s federal fiscal court…
Derrick May accused of sexual assault and harassment
Techno DJ and producer Derrick May have been accused of sexual assault by four women, which he denies. In testimonies to DJ Mag, the women, speaking under pseudonyms, tell of attacks beginning in the …
Ricardo Villalobos contributes to new The Other Side compilation for Beirut
The Other Side is partnering with non-profit organisation Impact Lebanon on a new charity compilation, as RA reports. Comprising 14 tracks, the album features contributions frrom the likes of Ricardo …
Donato Dozzy to release drum & bass EP on Samurai Music
Donato Dozzy is putting out a drum & bass EP on Samurai Music on November 27th, as RA reports. The four-track The Tao was named after the Italian techno producer’s cat, and the label says th…
Charlotte de Witte first on DJ Mag Alternative Top 100 DJs List
Charlotte de Witte has taken the No.1 spot in this year’s Alternative Top 100 DJs 2020, Powered by Beatport. The Belgian techno star shot up from the No.7 spot to dethrone Carl Cox, who has claimed th…