Modal Nodes Brings Riddim From a Galaxy Far, Far Away…
Jake Kwapiszeski · TODAY Modal Nodes have been moving fast in the riddim world, and they have done it without revealing much about who is behind the masks. The anonymous duo first turned heads with their Alone EP on INFEKT’s Port Zero imprint, delivering …
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Why Techno Is Getting Darker Again, & Obsidian Is Bringing That Sound to Downtown Phoenix
Amra Alic · YESTERDAY Something is happening to techno again… it is getting darker. Not in a “turn the lights off and make everything scary” kind of way, although that is not completely off the table. It is darker in the way the music …
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Tape B’s Debut Album, ‘Ghosts in the Static,’ Is a Perfect Mix of Old & New School
Jake Kwapiszeski · YESTERDAY Tape B is bringing the sound of classic dubstep roaring back to life with Ghosts in the Static, his debut 12-track album. Built around the raw, heavyweight sound that helped shape his love for bass music, the project feels like …
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Fiendish Flips Volume 1: A New Realm
Chase Courtney · 4 DAYS AGO There are a variety of music streaming platforms out there with their own individual benefits. Spotify has serious institutional backing and a thriving social network. Apple Music has brand recognition and some pretty big exclusives. However, the streaming platform SoundCloud …
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Caspa Enters New Era With ‘Translucent’
Jake Kwapiszeski · 4 DAYS AGO Few names in dubstep carry the same legacy as Caspa. He has returned from the studio with one of the dubstep albums of the year, Translucent. His newest album is another reminder of why his sound has remained so influential …
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Enter the Void: Your Guide to Surviving SVDDEN DEATH at Warehouse 215
Dayne Harris · 5 DAYS AGO Few artists can turn a room into its own reality quite like SVDDEN DEATH. On November 27, he brings that intensity to Warehouse 215, and if you have never experienced it before, you should know what you are walking into. …
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There’s a Sunbar Show for Every Version of You This November
Amra Alic · 6 DAYS AGO The November lineup is stacked with completely different flavors of electronic music, which means there is a very real possibility that your ideal night out depends entirely on what version of yourself showed up that day. Are you a house …
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CØNTRA Links with Chef Boyarbeatz for the Last Time in Heavy New Single, ‘No Worries if Not’
Jake Kwapiszeski · SEP 29, 2026 Chef Boyarbeatz and rising 140 heavyweight star, CØNTRA, are bringing some serious heat to Deep Dark & Dangerous with their latest collaboration, “No Worries If Not.” The new single wastes absolutely no time getting weird, opening with a tense, discordant …
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Real Trench Time with ‘CLOCKWORK EP’ From Infekt & SampliFire
Jake Kwapiszeski · SEP 28, 2026 If you thought Infekt and SampliFire were already causing enough damage together, the two riddim heavyweights are back with an entire project. CLOCKWORK is the newest EP from the duo, bringing six tracks of twisted sound design, crunchy bass, and …
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SLANDER to Bring Highly Anticipated Set to REVEL ABQ on October 30th
Chase Courtney · SEP 28, 2026 SLANDER is a legendary DJ duo who has established themselves as one of EDM’s top players. They have played countless tours and festivals, while collaborating with every artist under the sun. This outstanding reputation has cemented their place in the …
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How Nature Became Part of Of The Trees’ Sound
Dayne Harris · SEP 25, 2026 For Of The Trees, nature has never just been a backdrop but all about the architecture. The Denver-based producer, born Tyler Coombs, has spent years building a world where birds singing, nature soundscapes, and ambient textures carry as much weight …
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Faces Optional: Why Anonymity Works as a DJ
Wyatt Schubargo · SEP 24, 2026 In a culture driven by retention, visual currency, and ‘Instagram face,’ covering your face as a DJ seems counterintuitive. Yet some of EDM’s biggest names do exactly that, and blew up because of it. Hiding a DJ’s human face does …
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Pheel. Artist Spotlight: A Spotify Downtempo Discovery
Chase Courtney · SEP 23, 2026 A friend recently put me on their Spotify Duo. As an Apple Music user, I was thrilled! My Apple Music library has gotten over crowded and disorganized, so having a second platform available to me is a game changer. This …
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Choose Your Fighter: Phoenix Has Six Ways to Rave November 6 Through 8
Amra Alic · SEP 23, 2026 AZ rave fam, we have a problem. Actually, we have six of them. The weekend of November 6 through November 8 is shaping up to be one of those weekends where you could have six completely different nights out depending …
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Afrojack at Warehouse 215: 10 Reasons You Need to Be There
Dayne Harris · SEP 21, 2026 Afrojack is bringing his massive sound to an intimate space, and this is not a show you want to miss. Here are 10 reasons why this night stands out. The 10 Reasons Why 1. He is a Grammy-winning producer with …
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There’s a DRAMA Song For That: The Soundtrack to Every Mood, Moment, & Bad Decision
Amra Alic · SEP 18, 2026 Some artists make music for a specific mood. DRAMA makes music for the entire day. The Chicago duo’s dreamy blend of dance, R&B, and electronic soul has a way of fitting into those oddly specific moments that deserve their own …
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2024 Flashback: ‘Ignition’ by Levity
Chase Courtney · SEP 18, 2026 Levity is a trio out of Chicago, Illinois that has been making some SERIOUS headway in the scene in a short period of time. Their first original album, Escapism, Vol. 1, dropped on September 25th, 2024. Despite enjoying the big …
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Space Laces x PHRVA Are Bringing Wubs & Lasers to New Mexico this Fall
Chase Courtney · SEP 17, 2026 Space Laces and PHRVA are scheduled to bring a massive bass-filled night to Revel on October 2nd. Revel Albuquerque is one of my all-time favorite venues. The vibes are immaculate. The layout is awesome. And the amenities cannot be beat. …
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Revisiting Ganja White Night: 2017 to 2026
Chase Courtney · SEP 17, 2026 Visible soundwaves, lumbering bass, and rattling speakers only begin to describe my first experience with Ganja White Night. Their set at Countdown 2017 was mind-blowing and broke several decibels along the way. GWN gifted me with the loudest set of …
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Zingara, SubDocta, & Eligh Unleash Unexpected Collaboration, ‘Birds Eye View’
Chase Courtney · SEP 16, 2026 Zingara and SubDocta are two incredible DJs who have a different production style. Zingara blends cerebral melodies with dark wubs and bass, as well as adding in some atmospheric elements. SubDocta is an industry veteran who has been around for …
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