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For five years EXHALE has been at the cutting edge of underground club culture, rewriting the rulebook of future techno, powered by shared love of uncompromising rave culture. A dynamic community-driven label, platform and event series bridging the gap between DIY warehouse culture and mainstage sonics, EXHALE has grown exponentially from its early seeds on... Read more »

Mumbai-based musician, producer, and DJ NATE08 returns to Needwant with his sophomore album ‘TWENTY SEVEN.’ He’s become a central figure in Mumbai’s thriving underground, working as a session bass player, live performer, and genre-spanning DJ. The album captures his full range: both organic and synthetic, smooth yet floor-ready, always driven by heartfelt groove. On the... Read more »

Brazilian Funk is making a powerful impact on the world stage. Born in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro in the late 1980s, the raw, street-born sound fused Miami bass with the realities of life in Brazil’s favelas. Once dismissed by the mainstream, Brazilian Funk has become one of the country’s most powerful cultural musical... Read more »

Two generations of Detroit spirit land on fabric Records with Robert Hood and daughter Lyric Hood’s vigorous ‘fabric presents Floorplan’ mix. Fitting their modus operandi – fast-paced, high-spirited and wholly exhilarating – it’s pulled in early support from Billboard, Resident Advisor, Mixmag, and BBC Radio 1’s Arielle Free with last month’s release of single ‘You’re... Read more »

SXM Festival returns to the breathtaking island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten for its 2026 edition, bringing its signature blend of global talent, tropical energy, and world-class production back to the Caribbean. Following September’s first wave announcement, the festival now unveils its Phase Two lineup, completing a standout program for this year’s celebration. The newest additions... Read more »

Berlin-based but globally-minded artist Skatman makes his debut on DJ Hell’s iconic International Deejay Gigolo Records with the ‘Selected Bangers’ LP. Conceived as a showcase of the most impactful tracks he produced over the past year, the album delivers exactly what its title promises: straight, no-compromise dancefloor bangers. Navigating styles from peak-time house energy on... Read more »

Sónar Festival unveils the first 31 artists from a lineup that will feature more than 100 shows in total, promising a festival as exciting, diverse, representative and original as ever. For the first time, the musical programme will take place entirely in a single venue, located at Fira Barcelona (Gran Via site, in L’Hospitalet), with... Read more »

Art With Me has unveiled the full lineup for its 2025 Miami edition, which returns December 5th & 6th with an expanded experience at a new venue, the RC Cola Plant + Green Space at Mana Wynwood. The festival partners with Zamna and Disco Presents to deliver two days of music, art and immersive culture... Read more »

Framework, one of the world’s leading independent purveyors of underground music experiences, has unveiled the season calendar for its latest event concept: re:frame. The inaugural series will unfold within Reframe Studios, a state-of-the-art soundstage in Atwater Village that will, for the very first time, be transformed into an innovative, large-scale nightclub experience. Leveraging the studio’s... Read more »

Markakis is one of Greece’s most recognisable house artists. For more than 20 years, he’s been exploring the melodic, soulful side of the genre and often climbs high in online charts and picks up support from radio and DJ tastemakers across the world. Classic labels like Glasgow Underground, King Street, and Defected have all released... Read more »