The Oakland-based musician experienced a meteoric rise post-lockdown thanks to the sample-heavy pop edits she released while clubs were closed. Now, she trims the irony on an album that earnestly explores love.
In the years since Bassiani put the Georgian capital on the map, the scene has mushroomed—some say at the expense of political zeal. But as of 2020, one club has been putting the emphasis back on community while championing fresh sounds and the next generation.
A decade on from the release of 100% Galcher, the New York-based producer discusses his cocoon-like studio, synths that sound bougie and the future of his most beloved alias.
From negotiating contracts to safeguarding work-life balance, managers support every aspect of an artist's career. Here's what you should know about the role.
The listening culture of the Japanese jazz kissa, earthy cocktails and carpeted floors come together to form this tranquil space. It's the antithesis of Berlin clubbing, and that's what brings the electronic scene flocking.
As an elder statesman of UK dance music, Goldie's influence extends far beyond the world of jungle and drum & bass. 30 years on from cofounding his iconic Metalheadz label, his passion for all things music and art is yet to falter.
Celebrating 30 years of Metalheadz, the dance music titan salutes other Black drum & bass and jungle artists through this month's upcoming editorial programme.
Long marginalised outside the North of England, the genre is back en vogue thanks to a post-pandemic surge of interest. The scene's key players unpack the story so far.
Over the past decade, the Indiana-based artist's music has slipped further away from her knotty footwork origins into the world of experimental composition. Earlier this year, she became a Pulitzer Prize finalist, a new success in her creative arc.
London's club kids flocked to Gunnersbury Park for a day packed with standout sets, including Charisse C, Marie Montexier and Eris Drew back-to-back Angel D'lite.
The UK artist's childhood was spent watching her parents strengthen their friendships through music and parties. Today, she brings the same energy to her DJ sets.
More conglomerates, venture capitalists and private equity companies are dabbling in our industry, drawn by its potential for growth, tech integration and high engagement rates.
Offering a glimpse into Craig Richards' kaleidoscopic musical mind, the 2023 edition solidified its status as one of the UK's best dance music festivals.
Bambii transformed from a 20-something university dropout to Toronto's brightest star. Her new EP, Infinity Club, pays homage to the dance spaces that saved her life.
Deeon Boyd wasn't just a pioneer of the Low End sound, he championed Chicago's many genres until his last breath. When the ghetto house legend passed away last week at the age of 56, he left behind a powerful legacy.
Our latest list includes woodland raving in Pennsylvania, audiovisual spectacles in Montreal and world-class experimental music in a now-decommissioned power plant near Budapest.
"I like to keep it Black and strong around here." Three decades into his career, the effortlessly cool artist is still repping the D and its people whenever he can. He granted us rare access into his world to unpack his love of music and the community that made him.
At 57, the French legend is contending with ageing gracefully in a fast-paced industry. Interviewed right before the cancellation of his summer tour, he discusses changing his lifestyle and how the pleasure of good music is just like eating a memorable dish.
In this edition of their nightlife column, Kiana Mickles spends an evening at an intimate event thrown by Angel Touch Spa and explores the history of lesbian nightlife and bathhouse culture.
Next-gen ventures such as the metaverse, interactive livestreaming and chat apps want to re-centre the music industry around fans—a move that could make artists and businesses more financially self-sufficient.
Millions of musicians, fatigued by the algorithms of traditional social media, are turning to the community-first platform. But how does it work? And how do you get the most out of it?
Founder Joe Shanahan never intended to be in the live music business. But his passion for house music transformed his Chicago venue into a nightlife hotspot and a "beacon of hope" for US dance music.
As revenue streams for artists become more precarious over time, merchandise has stepped in as a dependable alternative. At their best, these items can be artistic statements in their own right.
Fresh from their sets at the sunny South London festival, eight acts stopped for a quick photo and a chat about music, DJing and the summer ahead. This is the first feature in a new series.
Resident Advisor, Detroit Techno Foundation & Underground Music Academy present an exhibition exploring some of the Detroit electronic music community's most impactful heroes.
The Kulør label boss goes deep on her euphoric sound, learning through imposter syndrome as a self-taught musician and her secret to uncovering the most unique tracks—digging with CDs.
The three-day oceanside event showcased the Asian country's world-class hospitality, natural beauty and electronic music scene. For the writer, it was also a long overdue reunion with her ancestry.
The treasured Australian festival is over. It leaves behind a rich legacy of memories of dancing in the ochre crater, mesmerising ambient mornings and playful Suit Sundays.
Held at Peckham's Copeland Gallery in March, The Pulse Of London saw local crews Keep Hush, Boko! Boko! and PXSSY PALACE host some of dance music's best DJs.
Resident Advisor's first festival month begins with a trip down memory lane. For events editor Katie Thomas, seeing the robots in 2007 lay the foundations for a life of dancing.
Is there a more complete DJ in our scene? Carlos Hawthorn visited the UK titan at his summer home to unpack one of dance music's most inspirational careers.
The Rotterdam duo, who infuse experimental club music with instruments and ideas from their Southeast Asian heritage, have become a must-watch live act.
What's the key to starting a storied venue? Begin with a good musical concept, a tax advisor and the rest will follow, said Gregor Krämer and David Höhne of Club der Visionäre and Hoppetosse.
The rising US artist captured the electronic music zeitgeist in 2022, co-producing one of the year's biggest tracks and emerging as a poster boy for Miami's evolving, Latin-inflected club sound.
The seasoned selector discusses the constraints and opportunities of touring with a record bag, playing back-to-back with Eris Drew and eliminating the dogma around DJ culture.
In her new book, the professor of media and cultural studies at New York's The New School explores the undisclosed locations of the city's thriving underground queer and trans rave scene.
After facing criticism in 2022, the Mexican music and arts festival centred its trans attendees with greater care this year, resulting in a weekend of sun, sand and magic on the dance floor.
On the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, Mariana Berezovska pens a searing essay on the fragile state of the local scene amid a persisting war. "The tragedy has only grown bigger," she writes.
This month's tips include dancing on Colombia's Caribbean coastline, in the Tauherenikau area of New Zealand's North Island and beneath the Hong Kong skyline.
With the launch of her record label UMAY, the Turkish-born techno artist commits to teaching emerging producers what not to do in the electronic music business.
How did this brief yet intense internet phenomenon become one of electronic's most maligned scenes? We unpack its history and key records with help from author Lina Abascal.
The #SAVETHENIGHT campaign pledged €50,000 for innovative projects designed to boost dance music culture. We spoke to the three winners about their work.
After a long hiatus, the weekender took over a sprawling holiday park on Germany's Baltic coast, presenting an extravaganza of world-class DJs, musical bingo and raucous pool parties.
Graham Massey sat down with Matt Anniss to discuss his life in music—808 State, Björk and improvisation as the fountain of his creativity—for RA's 21st birthday celebrations last November.
The Palestinian techno DJ sublimates the pain of her country's occupation into music to heal all divisions. Ultimately, her goal is to bring the world closer to Palestine—and Palestine closer to the world.
With artist fees skyrocketing and energy bills hiking upwards of 300 percent, people in the music industry are grappling with an increasingly expensive—and volatile—future.
Since 2003, the London-based organisation has been developing artists while honouring the Black roots of electronic music. We spoke to SBTRKT, Lu.Re and founder Tony Nwachukwu about its journey and impact.
Get familiar with the Latin American genre that evolved from its folkloric roots, through radio waves and record shops, to become an international dance sensation.