Tom Rander is a journalist and electronic music specialist covering the intersection of club culture, analog synthesis, and global dance music trends.
Industry BriefPublished: 2025-12-11 By: Michael Lawson Stone Techno Festival has announced its 2026 edition, returning to Essen’s UNESCO-listed Zeche Zollverein from July 10th through 12th. Alongside a stacked partial lineup, the event introduces a six-artist Curation Series and a new ambient-focused stage. Key details * Dates: July 10–12, 2026,
Industry BriefPublished: 2025-12-11 By: Michael Lawson A long-circulating bootleg just became official. Fatboy Slim’s Satisfaction Skank is out now after The Rolling Stones cleared the mashup 25 years on. Key details * Official release date: December 11, 2025 * Label: Southern Fried Records * Mashup of The Rolling Stones’ (I Can’t
Industry BriefPublished: 2025-12-08 By: Resident Advisor Resident Advisor is marking 25 years of electronic music with 2000–25, a weeklong rollout of the Best Tracks, Best Records and Best Mixes of the 21st century. The project sets out a definitive survey of the era—and invites debate. Key details * Lists
Industry BriefPublished: 2025-12-02 By: Michael Lawson Shibuya club ENTER has unveiled a nine-day third-anniversary programme running December 4–14. The series brings DJs and live acts across nine consecutive events. Key details * Nine-night anniversary run scheduled for December 4–14 in Shibuya, Tokyo * Lineups include Olive Oil, Muro, Shannon Brothers,
Industry BriefPublished: 2025-12-01 By: Hattie Lindert The club, which has operated out of the Leland House since 1983, has introduced an emergency fundraiser to stay open. Published Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 20:00 Words Hattie Lindert Share Facebook X (Formerly Twitter) WhatsApp The club, which has operated out of the
Industry BriefPublished: 2025-11-28 By: Michael Lawson Aphex Twin has uploaded two new tracks to SoundCloud, reviving his user18081971 account with fresh material. The uploads appear to be alternate versions of the same piece. Key details * Two tracks—“Zahl am1 live track 1” and “Zahl am1 live track 1c f760m1 unfinshd”
Industry BriefPublished: 2025-11-25 By: Michael Lawson Nine years after closing its Ancoats home, Sankeys is coming back to Manchester with a new 500-capacity club in the city centre. Launch parties are set for January 30th and 31st, with further details to follow. Key details * Sankeys reopens in Manchester nine years
cat:House
Yet More, Roman Kyn - The Spell (Extended Mix) on When Stars Align. Indie Dance on When Stars Align released 2025-11-21. Details: 2 tracks, 120 BPM, harmonic keys included.
cat:Dance / Pop
Shygirl, EQ, JT - ALIAS is ME on Because Music. Dance / Pop on Because Music released 2025-11-21. Details: 24 tracks, 67–164 BPM, harmonic keys included.
cat:Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
User Frndly - Simple Thoughts on LVLZ. Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) on LVLZ released 2025-11-21. Details: 5 tracks, 72–147 BPM, harmonic keys included.
cat:House
U-Jeen, Monolegato - This Night Is Yours! on Interplay Records. House on Interplay Records released 2025-11-21. Details: 2 tracks, 126 BPM, harmonic keys included.
cat:Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Two Half Broke Dudes - Think About U on DSR Digital. Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave on DSR Digital released 2025-11-21. Details: 3 tracks, 155 BPM, harmonic keys included.