IMS report shows electronic music industry value rocketed to $6 billion in 2021

The first physical International Music Summit in over two years was not without its surprises. This year’s IMS annual business report yielded fascinating figures, most notably the significant rise in industry value – which rocketed to an estimated $6 billion in 2021. Surpassing 2020’s sector value by almost 2x, the report revealed that we are…

Amanecer en el Llano. Cultural tradition & TechHouse by B-Liv

The Orinoquía, also known as “Llanos Orientales”, is located in the east of Colombia. It is a cattle region per excellence, and where for generations the livestock work has been accompanied by songs or exclamations known as “Cantos de Vaqueria”. Besides being a cultural tradition, it is a Colombian intangible heritage that has been lost…

Riva Starr returns!

From Traxsource: Riva Starr returns to his own Snatch! Records for a hot Traxsource exclusive. ‘The Flame’ is a feisty basement cut, guaranteed to keep the vibe going ‘til the early hours and we’re stoked to have this one all to ourselves! We caught up with Riva Starr to celebrate the release.. – Check the…

Niko Valt. Fresh underground made in Bulgaria.

A few weeks ago i received an amazing promo from my own beat with 3 tracks in it, i feel it, keep on moving, and keep on moving (dub mix) by Niko Valt, first time listening something from this artist and will recommend this EP strongly. I enjoy dark vocals and underground sounds same as…

1 techno release that you need to hear this month

From Mixmag. Electrorites, an Italian producer who runs Nightmare Factory Records, says his debut LP ‘Structures’ marks a point in his life where his state of mind is a culmination of “energy, determination and anger”. You can hear that in every sound wave that makes up this collection of 12 abrasive tracks (each one named…

What is it about House Music? From Tony Soul…

By Tony Soul. There is a music that many have heard of. One that moves folks on dance floors all across the land. A music that has its roots in all music. A music that has transcended time. Transcended style. It has survived musical changes, trends, and all to become the overwhelming soundtrack of the…

Traxsource LIVE! #83 with Low Steppa

From Traxsource. Simma Black label boss Low Steppa hot foots it on to the Traxsource LIVE! show this week, featuring cuts from Josh Butler, Skapes, Full Intention and Demuir blended perfectly with a sweet selection of the Birmingham bad boy’s very own trademark bouncing beats. As ever, we bring you the most exclusive house music…