This November, Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival will return for its ninth annual showing, and the first phase of musical talent…
After a sensational 15 years dominating the island like a true don, Carl Cox is concluding his massive Music Is…
By Jennifer Kinderman Photos by Rukes.com. El Paso, Texas – According to organizers, Sun City Music Festival drew nearly 50,000…
Techno and rock collided last year when Nicole Moudaber and Skunk Anasie’s Skin teamed up for the multifaceted BREED EP,…
This is a good time to be a music creator; at no time in the history of recorded music has…
Terry Moran Jr. in Manchester, N.H., is always looking for more ideas to help build wealth for his DJ business,…
Marc ‘MK’ Kinchen and Hannah Wants are teaming up for a collaborative party at Amsterdam Dance Event this year, where…
Boys and beats in the hills of West Virginia: The Honcho Summer Campout 2016 has come and gone, leaving a…
Moonrise Festival will touch down at Baltimore, MD’s Pimlico Race Course on August 6-7, and fans can start planning their…
As fast as technology seems to move, from time to time I’m reminded about how slowly some seemingly obvious ideas…
CRSSD Festival has announced the first phase of its second fall installment, set to place once again at San Diego’s…
Brooklyn went global this past weekend for the third US edition of revered techno fest brand HYTE, bringing revelers two…
For all the talk of businesses increasingly generating customers online, as opposed to the old outbound methods, it’s tough to…
By Bethany Weems & Joylyn Phoenix Rothbury, Mich. – More than 45,000 fans headed to the Michigan woods this past…
Hopewell Junction, N.Y. – Mike Alevras started working as a mobile entertainer in the Hudson Valley of New York in…
Set for Aug. 16 at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J., this special session will present one of pop-music’s…
By Jim Tremayne & Chris Caruso Detroit – Nearly 100,000 fans flooded into Hart Plaza this past Memorial Day for…
For a decade now, techno tourists have descended upon the genre’s mecca in Detroit, MI for Movement Electronic Music Festival,…
Anaheim, Calif.—After 10 years DJing at a club—Lechuga’s Hacienda, back in the day when DJs had their own parking spots—and…
Chicago’s Mamby On The Beach is set to return July 2-3 for its second annual installment, and the diverse list…
Madison, Wis. – Travis Seibert was never shy about getting a party started. That’s what Mark Miller, the owner of…
Thomas Gold is gearing up to celebrate the 200th episode of his acclaimed Fanfare mixshow on April 22, and he’s…
Pioneer DJ has partnered with synth legend Dave Smith for the Toraiz SP-16, a new sampler that aims to take…
While it spends most of its year lighting up hidden Bushwick warehouses, the BangOn!NYC team is gearing up for its…
Lisa Kasberg of I’m a Girl DJ Entertainment in Fullerton, Calif., and a former Female Entertainer of the Year, has…
When he’s not beefing on Twitter with Kanye West, deadmau5 keeps busy by assert that “all DJs push buttons,” but…
Like moths to a flame, thousands of ravers once again flocked to Miami for the annual party pilgrimage of Miami…
Toronto’s favorite underground dance music concert and picnic series will launch its 2016 season on May 23, and the full…
Just as birds flock south for the winter, dozens of thousands of electronic music fans flee the dissipating winter weather…
Dutch DJ/producer Bakermat is gearing up for a massive spring with the release of his new Ballade EP and the…
American DJ is putting DMX control in the palm of your hand with the Airstream DMX Bridge, a multi-signal Wi-Fi…
Since its Dutch origins way back in 1997, Awakenings has become known as a holy ground—a sort of untouchable Holy…
Techno titan Alan Fitzpatrick is the latest artist to provide a mix for the famed fabric compilation series, which is…
Alexxus: Mike Lenstra ditched the full-time job in ’08. Dubuque, Iowa—In 1992, Mike Lenstra and his wife were expecting their…
The constant chatter of cynical clubbers decrying the alleged death of Ibiza never ends, and with it comes an onslaught…
One undeniable trend in both music production and DJing is that software developers are working overtime to leverage the prevalence…
New Orleans’ BUKU Music + Art Project will return for its fifth anniversary on March 11-12, and organizers have finalized…
Anaheim, Calif. – For kids making the trek to Anaheim, Disneyland and everything it offers may well be the thing…
Anaheim, Calif. – According to organizers, over 90,000 industry professionals—manufacturers, distributors and retailers—are expected to attend the 2016 Winter NAMM…
With The NAMM Show kicking off tomorrow in Anaheim, CA, Chauvet DJ is prepping for a massive 2016 showing with…
American DJ has combined versatility, cost-effectiveness, and portability into one powerful package with its new XS Series of Moving Heads.…
Movement Detroit is returning to Hart Plaza on May 28-30, and it’s further solidifying its place as America’s premier techno…
Denon DJ is kicking off 2016 in a big way with the announcement of the MCX8000, a hardware/software controller that…
SXMusic is further expanding ahead of its March debut in Saint Martin with the announcement of its full lineup and…
Highlights from Central Florida’s Electric Daisy Carnival Photos by aLIVE Coverage/Insomniac Orlando, Fla. – An estimated 60,000 fans made it…
With 2016 still in its infancy, festival season is already in clear view with Coachella’s announcement of its lineup ahead…
Photos by ArtChick Photography New York City – By now, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson has become accustomed to attention, not to…
It’s time to start gearing up to head back to New Orleans, LA this March, as the initial lineup for…
There was no shortage of blazing techno to be thankful for this past Thanksgiving Eve, as Verboten was the home…
After a decade of dancing until dawn, Pacha NY will close its doors for good next month. The longstanding Hell’s…
It was a blustery autumn weekend in New York, but there was no shortage of fiery techno being served up…
Tech house starlet Lauren Lane is latest to take on Pete Tong’s BBC Radio 1 show, delivering a superb DJ…
American DJ is giving expanding its Inno Pocket series with the launch of the Inno Pocket Z4, a powerful, yet…
As declared in the cult classic film Rocky Horror Picture Show, “Let’s do the Time Warp again!” The long-running German…
Despite just releasing their sophomore LP The Other less than two months ago, German duo Pan-Pot are taking no rests…
In last month’s issue of DJ Times, Part 1 of my annual DJ Expo Wrap-Up included useful tips from “All-Star MCs”…
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival returned to Williamsburg for its eighth annual installment, bringing more than two nights of music of…
With its premiere edition having taken San Diego by storm earlier this spring, the biannual CRSSD Festival returned to Waterfront…
While the daytime portion of Amsterdam Dance Event hammered attendees with a treasure trove of industry knowledge, the festival programming…
Amsterdam – The 20th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event set records that included 365,000 visitors to its evening music events…
Summer is over, and the onset of autumn means it’s time for the electronic music movers and shakers—and no shortage…
Betsy Fischer: DJ Expo’s New Champ Voorhees, N.J.— When Betsy Fischer describes her “DJ of the Year”-winning routine at the…
With its MP2015 DJ mixer, Rane has hit one out of the park. In drawing from a 40-year history of…
There’s more trance to be found around the globe than just that of Europe, and the breakout success of Australian…
It rained at TomorrowWorld this year. A lot. Whether it was the ankle-deep mud pits, non-functioning shuttles that left people…
American DJ is giving mobile DJs and club owners rapid laser-like effects for less with the new ADJ Ricochet. The…
On the title track of her latest LP Rebel Heart, Madonna smugly quips, “I’ve spent some time as a narcissist…
Port Washington, NY – The fans’ votes have all been counted and it’s official: DJ Times magazine and Pioneer DJ…
The Djarkta Warehouse Project will return to Indonesia on December 11-12, and organizers have revealed a huge lineup to celebrate…
By Bethany Weems & Joy Phoenix Chicago – This past weekend, The Windy City hosted the final kick of summer,…
Considering Electric Zoo’s share of controversies, tragedies, and shutdowns in the past few years, it seems like nothing heard is…
Chicago-based electronic music fans have a big Labor Day Weekend in store for them, as North Coast Music Festival is…
DJ Expo 2015 exploded back into Atlantic City, NJ for its 25th year earlier this month, and you can relive…
Summer Tour Presented by Pioneer DJ & DJ Times upped the ante a bit with appearances at Spring Awakening Music…
Native Instruments has announced the launch of Native Sessions, a global series of free events. The event series aims to…
We’re slightly worse for the wear after pulling double-duty in New York City this past weekend, but the America’s Best…
The Brooklyn Mirage, a temporary summer pop-up venue located at 99 Scott Ave in East Williamsburg, opens its doors once again this Saturday, August…
Greensboro, N.C. – It all started back in 1975 in junior high school. It was in Abilene, Texas. The school band…
New York City – We’ve braved the heat of the desert, and we’re ready to party this weekend in New…
The end of June is fast approaching, which means New York City Pride is fast approaching. Running from June 23…
Las Vegas – After a weekend of big beats and even bigger deep dish pizza in the Windy City, we’re…
Chicago, IL — And to the Windy City we go! This past weekend, the America’s Best DJ Summer Tour Presented…
Novation’s Launchpad has received a colorful new upgrade with a new industrial design. The 8×8 button grid is now equipped…
In an EDM world where seeing DJs’ faces on billboards is a commonplace occurrence, sometimes it is better to be…
Providence, R.I. — After a weekend in Motown, it’s time for some therapy. Club Therapy, that is. After trekking out…
With the America’s Best DJ Summer Tour Presented by Pioneer DJ & DJ Times having official launched this past weekend…
After skipping 2014, Camp Bisco has announced the details of its return for 2015, set for July 16-18 on Scranton,…
DJ/producer Jack Novak is kicking spring into full gear with the release of “Driving Blind,” her new progressive bomb featuring…
The ever-eclectic EDX is back with the newest episode of his No Xcuses mix series, and he’s premiering it exclusively…
DJ Times spent the Tuesday of Miami Music Week checking out the latest gear at Winter Music Conference and dancing…
American DJ is giving mobiles a versatile four-in-one effects fixture with its new Zipper. The Zipper is a barrel-mirror scanner…
San Diego – Just when you’d think there were too many festivals in America and, worse, they were all starting…
American DJ is giving mobile DJs two effects in one compact package with the Inno Pocket Fusion. The latest in…
Not many DJs understand the importance of a Disco Moment at a party quite like the boys of Horse Meat…
Howell, N.J. – Every DJ can remember the time in the life of their business when things changed. The first…
While the 2014 holiday season was pretty typical for Mark Ashe of Marx Entertainment & Events in Enfield, Conn., he says…
There’s a certain level of stardom that’s reserved solely for those artists that have achieved that coveted “household name” status.…
My first encounter with the Reloop NEON pad controller for Serato DJ was memorable. In fact, it was one that…
Two heads are better than one with ADJ’s Inno Pocket Spot Twins, a new fixture equipped with dual mini Moving…
Chauvet DJ has brought six-color LED technology to a three-in-one wash/blinder/chase effect with the launch of the COLORband Hex 9…