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Anastasia Giovani releases Female Rage EP with searing critique of constructed femininity
Two uncompromising tracks confront gendered expectations through sound and resistance.
Richie Hawtin’s 'Kids Like Us' dives into the heart of ’90s Detroit techno
A visceral snapshot of ’90s Detroit techno culture, Kids Like Us channels the spirit of Hawtin’s Spastik rave through the lens of youthful outsiders.
Push 3 users just got the acid tool they’ve been waiting for
Iftah’s expressive acid line generator gets a major upgrade with generative sequencing, Push 3 standalone support, and a new scale-aware mode.
Assembling an authentic 90s dance music production setup
AudioPilz takes us on a nostalgic dive into pre-DAW workflows with synths, samplers, and sync headaches
Distorted Waves releases debut compilation curated by Nadia Struiwigh
A cross-genre collection built from a shared sample pack and creative trust.
Yan Cook returns to Cooked with the Equinox EP
The 11th release on Cooked sees Yan Cook deliver four new techno cuts on vinyl and digital.
Dialectical sequencing explored at Gray Area
Discover how dialectical sequencing integrates sound generation and musical structure organically.
Sejon debuts new track during underground techno live stream
The set features a premiere of “Temporal Dust” and highlights from recent releases.
Moog releases Messenger analog monosynth
The 32-note mono synth with aftertouch and wavefolding is now available for $899.
Cosmin TRG and DYL release Manevre EP on Detach Recordings
The four-track EP is out now on digital and vinyl via Detach.
Discrete Map Sequencer launches, offering responsive, continuous-time control
Discrete Map introduces a continuous-time sequencing method for Eurorack setups, integrating seamlessly with modular signals for dynamic rhythm creation.
Daniel Avery and Richard Fearless go back to back at TheLotRadio
Daniel Avery and Richard Fearless deliver an acid-driven, high-energy back-to-back set on TheLotRadio, blending warehouse grooves with hypnotic textures.
Moog releases Muse synth firmware v1.4 with expanded modulation and enhanced MIDI integration
Moog Music has just announced firmware v1.4 for their popular Muse synthesizer, significantly expanding its creative capabilities.
Sonnenkind releases 'Jacks Bay Melodic Techno Set' on SoundCloud
Berlin-based Sonnenkind shares their new 70-minute DJ set, "Jacks Bay Melodic Techno Set," now streaming on SoundCloud, opening with their track "Humee Hum."
Kompakt 500 celebrates 33 ⅓ years with lavish box set and art exhibition
The legendary Cologne label marks its 500th release with a deluxe 5xLP set, art book, and a sprawling exhibition, highlighting three decades of genre-defining electronic music.
Vongon drops sleek new Replay synth in black
Vongon's popular Replay synthesizer returns with a striking new black finish, blending iconic aesthetics with its intuitive design and lush sound capabilities.
Small synth makers feel the squeeze from tariffs and turmoil
Small electronic music hardware makers face rising component costs and unstable tariffs, forcing difficult choices from price hikes to product cuts.
The Advent and Truncate team up for 'Passive Aggressive' EP
Techno veteran The Advent is set to release a new EP, Passive Aggressive, on May 23, 2025, via Truncate's esteemed imprint.
The Crow Hill Company explores gear from Soma, Chase Bliss, and Vongon at Superbooth 2025
The Crow Hill Company provides an inside look at innovative new gear from Soma, Chase Bliss, and Vongon at Superbooth 2025.
Mastering the peak-end rule in a live electronic music performance
Electronic music artist Barker explores how leveraging the Peak-end rule transforms live performances, creating lasting impressions by carefully crafting standout moments.
Superbooth 2025 delivers exciting new gear from Moog, 1010 Music, Instruō, and more
Discover the latest synthesizers, samplers, and semi-modular gear announced at Superbooth 2025.
Julia Bondar announces new album "FATALISM," shares synth-driven first single
Julia Bondar unveils "FATALISM," dropping the hypnotic single "it was just a fantasy," crafted entirely on modular synthesizers.
DjRUM - Under Tangled Silence marks a powerful return
Felix Manuel emerges from creative adversity with a profoundly moving album, blending emotional depth with sonic brilliance.
From raves to blockbusters, 90s electronica’s mainstream breakout
How the rise of techno, trip-hop, and big beat in the 90s changed the musical language of mainstream cinema.