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Artists Who Sound Like CRi: 10 Names To Follow When You Want Melodic House With Real Songs In It
CRi makes electronic music that feels personal without getting soft around the edges. The writing has melody, the drums still move, and the best tracks carry that rare balance where a vocal can feel intimate while the production keeps the record useful for DJs. That is why songs like “Never Really G
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Sets to Live Electronic Shows
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
Spotify and Universal Music Group Partner for AI-Generated Covers and Remixes
The agreements span both recorded music and music publishing, and will see the tool powered by generative AI technology. Source
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Set to Live Electronic Performance
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
Tim Lucent Breaks Down The Personal Stories Behind Lucent Loops Vol. 1
Tim Lucent’s Lucent Loops Vol. 1 dropped back on May 20 on Non-Friction Records, and the EP immediately puts him in the spotlight as a producer with a DJ’s sense of patience, feel, and record selection. Originally from the West Coast, Lucent eventually found his way into New York’s underground dance
Buso Audio Podcast Rise Is A $3,130 Desk For Serious Group Recording
A lot of podcast setups start in the wrong place. People buy microphones, arms, cameras, lights, and interfaces, then try to make all of that fit around a dining table or a rectangular studio desk that was never designed for three people talking across the same surface. Buso Audio’s Podcast Rise fix
Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ rapper with DJ E-Z Rock, dies aged 59
“Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world"
Sir Ivan taps Giuseppe D. For club-ready ‘Love Is The Piece’ remix
Sir Ivan’s “Love Is The Piece” continues its remix run, and the latest reinterpretation pushes the record squarely onto the dancefloor. Out now via Peaceman Music, the freshly minted Giuseppe…
Spotify and UMG Partner for AI-Generated Covers and Remixes
The agreements span both recorded music and music publishing, and will see the tool powered by generative AI technology. Source
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Set to Live Electronic Performance
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
SPFDJ Sees Significant Engagement Spike Amid Shifting Digital Metrics
SPFDJ has recorded a notable 25% increase in Spotify followers, signaling a concentrated period of audience growth and heightened engagement within the digital streaming ecosystem.
Spotify and Universal Music sign “landmark” deal enabling fan-made AI covers and remixes
It comes after Spotify vowed to crack down on AI last year, criticising it for pushing "slop" onto the streaming platform
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Sets to Live Shows
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
SPFDJ: Momentum in the Shadows
An enigmatic figure within electronic music, SPFDJ is currently experiencing a significant surge in online engagement. We examine the silent mechanics behind this artist's accelerating ascent.
Tream announces independent electronic album STAMMTISCHPAROLEN
Electronic artist Tream is set to release a new independent album, STAMMTISCHPAROLEN, featuring one track on May 21, 2026.
Die drei ??? Announces New Electronic Album Folge 239: Das Geheimnis der sieben Palmen
German artist Die drei ??? announces the independent electronic album Folge 239: Das Geheimnis der sieben Palmen, set for release on May 22, 2026.
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Sets to Live Shows
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Sets to Live Electronic Shows
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
RTIK Discusses “Lillian,” Mentorship, And The Future Of Creative Tools
RTIK’s (@rtik_music) remix of Discognition and Vellichor’s “Lillian” feels like the kind of record that comes from someone who knows how to let an idea breathe. The Italian producer has been around enough corners of electronic music to know when to add, when to pull back, and when to let the source
pørtl’s “Lillian” Remix Opens A Bigger Conversation About Making Music By Hand
When pørtl (@weareportl) first appeared on Magnetic Magazine Recordings with Elodie, the appeal came from how little they seemed interested in over-explaining themselves. The duo, Jan Lüftner and Jonas Obermüller, work from a place of restraint, small decisions, and patience, and that has carried th