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Miami Music Week returns March 25-29, 2026, featuring a massive pool party series at the Sagamore Hotel with headliners like Cloonee, Ben Sterling, and Salomé Le Chat. This five-day event represents one of the industry's most important networking and performance opportunities for professional DJs. W

The 2026 electronic music landscape is shaping up with massive Ibiza residency announcements from Swedish House Mafia, Black Coffee, and Calvin Harris, alongside significant grassroots funding initiatives in Liverpool and new queer-focused club nights in London. Industry reports indicate a strong re

The Rane System One represents a landmark achievement as the first standalone DJ system equipped with motorised platters, priced at $2,499/£2,199. Running Engine DJ software independently without requiring a laptop, this two-channel unit targets open-format DJs seeking authentic vinyl tactile feedba

The Reloop PTB-2 is an ultra-compact 2+1 channel DJ mixer built specifically for mobile performers who refuse to compromise on professional features. Weighing just 700g and measuring smaller than most smartphones, it packs a built-in USB-C audio interface with native DVS support for Algoriddim Djay

The Hercules DJControl T10 features industry-first 10-inch motorised jogwheels, making it the largest motorised platter controller available under $1,500. Bundled with Serato DJ Pro but potentially lacking the Pitch 'n Time plugin, this NAMM 2026 showcase piece bridges the gap between traditional tu

NAMM 2026 delivered groundbreaking innovations for DJs, including the first-ever motorized standalone controller from Rane, massive 10-inch motorized platters from Hercules, and AlphaTheta's refreshed effects processor lineup. Whether you're a club DJ looking to upgrade your mixer or a mobile perfor

Supporting independent DJ-owned retailers means your money directly fuels the culture rather than corporate shareholders. When you purchase from specialized shops run by working DJs, you gain access to real-world expertise, flexible policies, and the satisfaction of keeping underground economies thr

The global electronic music industry reached an impressive $12.9 billion valuation in 2024, marking a steady 6% increase from the previous year's $12.5 billion figure according to the IMS Business Report 2025. While festivals and clubs continue generating the lion's share of revenue, emerging genres

Berlin's Griessmuehle launched its "Save Our Spaces" campaign as a desperate plea to protect underground club culture from aggressive urban development. While the original venue faced forced closure, the movement sparked a global conversation about recognizing electronic music venues as vital cultur

Spotify and the three major music corporations are suing Anna's Archive for a staggering $13 trillion in damages. The lawsuit alleges that the shadow library project unlawfully scraped 86 million audio files and metadata entries from Spotify's servers, with the defendants seeking $151,000 per file u

Aloe Blacc has confirmed the existence of multiple unreleased collaborations with the late Tim Bergling, known professionally as Avicii. These tracks exist in various states of completion, with some fully finished and others remaining as works in progress. The decision to release this material ultim

The global electronic music industry has achieved a record valuation of $12.9 billion in 2025, marking a 6% year-over-year increase according to the latest IMS Business Report. While this represents a moderation from the previous year's 9% growth, the sector continues expanding through emerging genr