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Daijo has been steadily establishing himself as one of Canada’s more distinctive electronic artists, leaning into melodic techno and house without overpolishing or chasing trends. His productions are restrained, intentional, and built to unfold over time, focusing just as much on atmosphere and pacing as they do on rhythm. Born to an Iranian refugee mother, raised in Hamburg, and now based in Vancouver, Daijo brings a naturally global perspective to his music without forcing it. That background shows up in the way his tracks balance tension and release, often carrying a subtle emotional weight that feels lived in rather than dramatized. That same approach translates clearly in his live shows – Daijo has sold out headline dates across...

Photo by: Daniela Becerra — @itskinderella In just its fourth year, Proper NYE is beginning to cement itself as a premier West Coast music festival. For two days, Petco Park, which is graciously loaned out by San Diego and the Padres, is home base for Proper, where thousands descend for an incredibly stacked two days of music. The festival and lineup curated is carefully curated by the FNGRS CRSSD crew to bring in not only some of the best names in dance music but also to do it in a way so the entire festival feels like one living, breathing event as opposed to a bunch of standalone concerts all shoehorned into one stadium. Think of it as an artist putting together a tracklist for an album and the album flowing together perfectly. The...

GMO SONIC is set to return to Makuhari Messe on January 17-18 for its biggest edition yet. Perfectly timed for January travelers, the two-day festival continues to cement itself as one of Japan’s premier electronic music events, pairing global headliners with world-class indoor production. Day one brings a stacked, genre-blending lineup featuring Marshmello, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders, and GloRilla, setting the tone with a mix of electronic, pop, hip hop, and distinctly Japanese performance art. Day two leans deeper into dance music as Swedish House Mafia headline alongside Meduza³, Tiësto as a special guest, and Dom Dolla, delivering everything from melodic anthems to club-driven energy. Known for its ambitious...

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. Download them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Jogodo – Wizkid & Asake Try Again – James Kennedy Elastico – Willy William, Kate Linn, Ben Cristovao, Jombriel & Fantomel Yo Yan – Skrillex & Sacred Family What I Like – Da Phonk Club Edit * – Rvssian, MOLIY, Ayetian & Tyga I Just Might – Goshfather Remix – Bruno Mars Everywhere – FRASER & SEXPAYS Remix – Fleetwood Mac Amanece – DJ Katch Remix – Anuel AA & Haze I Wanna Love You – JUDO Remix – Akon (ft. Snoop Dogg) Titanium – GAMEBOYS Remix – David Guetta (ft. Sia) DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New...

The return of Absynth 6 marks a new chapter for one of electronic music’s most storied synthesizers. To celebrate its launch, we’ve teamed up with legendary digital artist Weirdcore – known for his surreal, glitch-heavy work with Aphex Twin, Arca, and Charli XCX – to create a series of custom visualizers. The first artist to dive into this liminal world of degraded urban landscapes and off-kilter AI is Australian DJ and producer HAAi, who used the synth’s hybrid engine to craft a track exploring the euphoric calm of her recent album, HUMANiSE. Listen to HAAi’s track and learn how HAAi used Absynth 6 to build immersive, textural atmospheres. Discover Absynth 6 About HAAi’s track with Absynth 6 For this project, HAAi wanted to...

We continue our 2025 wrap-up series with the most downloaded African songs of 2025, highlighting DJcity’s vast global music catalog. This year’s list contains songs by artists like Burna Boy, Moily, Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and more! DOWNLOAD THE FULL PLAYLIST (see below for a preview) Shake It To The Max (FLY) Remix – Moliy & Silent Addy (ft. Skillibeng & Shenseea) Update – Burna Boy Baby (Is It A Crime) – Rema Bundle By Bundle – Burna Boy Gimme Dat – Ayra Starr & Wizkid TaTaTa – Burna Boy (ft. Travis Scott) Gold – J Hus & Asake Tic Tik – DJames Fever Edit – H-Money & Reekado Banks Dem Dey – Da Phonk Club Edit – Burna Boy 4 Kampé II – Da Phonk Club Edit – Joé Dwèt Filé & Burna Boy Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users...

The RMX-1000 has been a staple fixture in big clubs and on festival stages since 2012. But it’s not without flaws – the sound quality isn’t amazing, and it doesn’t have the right connectivity to really link up properly with the latest club standard kit. So AlphaTheta have just launched the RMX-IGNITE, their new external FX unit, which brings the RMX line right up to date, with a bang – but at a pretty steep price. Mojaxx gives it a full review on the new episode of Beatsource Tech. Check out the RMX-IGNITE review from Mojaxx on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post AlphaTheta RMX-IGNITE Review – DJ FX LEVEL UP! appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

We continue our 2025 wrap-up series with the most downloaded UK songs of 2025, highlighting DJcity’s vast global music catalog. This year’s list is contains popular British artists like Fred again.., Ed Sheeran, Skepta, and more! DOWNLOAD THE FULL PLAYLIST (see below for a preview) Victory Lap – Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax Azizam – Ed Sheeran Gold – J Hus & Asake Sapphire – Ed Sheeran Victory Lap Three – Fred again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax, Denzel Curry & Hanumankind Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing) – SAVI Remix – Fred again.. & The Blessed Madonna A Sky Full of Stars – J Bruus Remix – Coldplay Too Many Women – Jordan Adetunji (ft. KwN) Crush – AJ Tracey (ft. Jorja Smith) The Way I Love You – Jorja Smith Sign up to preview the...

RANE’s latest release is here – and we’re inviting LA’s DJ Community to come experience it in person at Beatport’s LA office. Be among the first to experience RANE’s latest release – before it hits NAMM. The RANE team will be on site to unveil the unit, break down its key features, and answer your questions live. Get hands-on time, connect with the Beatsource, Beatport, and DJcity teams, and vibe with some of the community’s most notable DJs. Space is limited. RSVP required. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The post EXCLUSIVE RANE LAUNCH EVENT: Powered by Beatport + Beatsource + DJcity appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

If you’re a new music producer, one major obstacle you’ll face when getting into music production is the initial onset costs. When you’re building a home studio, the cost of hardware equipment, vintage keyboards, and acoustic instrument purchases can really add up. Even on a small budget, you may be looking at spending upwards of $3,000 or more on production equipment to get you started. One of the smartest investments you can make as a new music producer is the NI 360 Essentials subscription. This monthly subscription gives you instant access to the best-in-class tools from Native Instruments, iZotope, and Brainworx for a low monthly price. The NI 360 Essentials subscription helps you avoid the cost of traditional pro studio gear and...

Italian producer Noha has spent years refining his balance between groove and atmosphere. His records feel alive, built from subtle motion and textures that reveal themselves over time. With releases on labels like Solid Grooves, MicroHertz, and Higher Ground, his sound moves confidently between hypnotic minimalism and immersive club energy. His latest work, “The Place,” captures that balance perfectly, stripped back in structure yet rich in tone, warmth, and movement. In this conversation, Noha explains how tools like Guitar Rig have become central to shaping his textures and modulation, giving his productions grit and fluidity. His thoughts show how organic unpredictability and tonal imperfection drive his creative process as much...

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. Download them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) I Just Might – Bruno Mars Ever Since U Left Me – French Montana & Max B Soy Así 2 – IAmChino, Pitbull & Wiz Khalifa (ft. Victor Cardenas) Sweat – Guz Remix – Melanie C girl, get up. – Kidd Spin What Happened To That Boy Edit * – Doechii & SZA Feel No Ways – MarkCutz Remix * – Drake Poison – Rogerson Remix * – Bell Biv DeVoe Poker Face – Colin Jay Remix * – Lady Gaga The Sweet Escape – Richastic Remix * – Gwen Stefani (ft. Akon) Yo Voy – LASSE Remix – Zion & Lennox (ft. Daddy Yankee) DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here Sign up to preview the...

This week on @RoadPodcast, we sit down with legendary producer @buckwild_ditc as he traces his full arc as a producer, starting with how he met Goldfinger at (01:14) and how tracks like Rakim’s “You Got Soul” at (05:10) pushed him toward beat making. The crew dives into the Roosevelt Room record convention at (13:10), where Pete Rock, Large Pro, Q Tip, Capri and others found the records that shaped classic hip hop, with Goldfinger adding his perspective at (23:45). They break down the core of the New York sound at (15:10), covering O.C.’s “Times Up” and the four to eight bar sample loop that defined 1994 and NYC. Buckwild speaks on digging for fresh textures at (25:01), the origins of Digging In The Crates, and how he used the “Seed...

New Zealand electronic producer Montell2099 has released his long-awaited debut album DUALITY on December 12, establishing a major milestone after years of calculated refinement. The project digs into the push-pull between his public persona and real life as Montell Pinny, drawing directly from his early years in the small Māori community of Katikati while honoring the influences that shaped him. Known for collaborations with RL Grime, Netsky, 21 Savage, Mura Masa, and Alison Wonderland, plus official remixes for Lorde, Charli XCX, Diplo, and Trippie Redd, Montell2099 has built serious international weight. Tracks like “Hunnid on the Drop” have cleared six million streams, he became the first New Zealand artist booked for Tomorrowland...

This playlist gives a snapshot of what truly defined music in 2025. Every track included here reached the #1 spot in the Most Popular chart, capturing the moments, trends, and sounds that dominated the charts throughout the year. Revisit and download the records that ruled the charts all year long. DOWNLOAD THE FULL PLAYLIST (see below for a preview) Slave – Tyga Celebration – Colin Jay Remix – Kool & The Gang Location – ZERB & Wiz Khalifa (ft. Ty Dolla $ign) NUEVAYoL – Bad Bunny Fat Juicy & Wet – Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars NOKIA – Drake Toot It Up – Pardison Fontaine & Cardi B Anxiety – Doechii I Will Survive – FRASER Remix – Gloria Gaynor Anxiety – Sir Marcus & MarkCutz Remix – Doechii Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New...

Junaco’s new album In Motion feels alive in every sense of the word. Written in a yurt on the banks of Northern California’s Smith River and later recorded at Sonic Ranch in Texas, it’s an album built on movement, connection, and honesty. Each song carries the air of that setting – the creak of wood, the hum of amps, and the feeling of friends playing together. For a group like Junaco, that kind of freedom comes with its own challenges. When you’re powering sessions off a battery or recording beside an open fire, you can’t expect perfection. That’s where iZotope RX became an essential part of the process and acted as a safety net. It allowed the band to stay focused on performance instead of technical flaws. RX helped them clean up...

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. Download them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) girl, get up. – Doechii & SZA Samarkand – Hugel, KIDY & ARVIII If You Want It – Sexyy Red COMË N GO – MarkCutz Remix * – YEAT Thootie – DJ LG Hype Intro * – Ice Spice & Tokischa I Want You – Austin Ashtin Remix – Chris Lake I Run – Mayo Remix – HAVEN. & Kaitlin Aragon Temperature – GAMEBOYS Remix – Sean Paul Starships – Francesco Ken, 5HOURS & Alessio Centra Remix – Nicki Minaj Baby – KARYO Remix – Justin Bieber (ft. Ludacris) DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download access for...

Composer Oli Julian brings a bold, playful, and character-driven sound to Netflix’s adaptation of The Twits, a film that transforms Roald Dahl’s chaotic, 40-page story into a full 90-minute feature. Having loved the book as a child, Julian approached the project with nostalgia and irreverence, channeling the same mischievous energy that defines its infamous characters. His score swings between eccentricity and warmth, pulling humor, rhythm, and tension from the unpredictable world of the story. At the very center of his flow was Abbey Road Vintage Drummer, a leading element in shaping the film’s rhythmic personality. Used from the very beginning of the project, the library helped Julian craft grooves that carried the story’s humor...

London-based producer Hilit Kolet has built a reputation for high-impact, groove-driven club tracks that balance sharp sound design with a clear sense of fun. Her new Transatlantic Kiki EP with The Illustrious Blacks is a vibrant celebration of the shared energy between London and New York. The record fuses playful vocals, bold percussion, and driving bass with Kolet’s unmistakable mix precision and feel for rhythm. Behind that clarity is a workflow designed for speed. Using Komplete Kontrol and the A61 keyboard, Hilit builds her ideas quickly and keeps the creative spark alive. Her setup gives her instant access to her personal sound library and favorite Kontakt presets, removing barriers between inspiration and execution. The goal...

Swiss-born, London-based producer and live artist Sensu returns with Pure Motion, a six-track EP on Headroom Records. The record captures her instinct-driven approach to production, blending UK garage, breakbeat, bass, and ambient textures into a raw, emotional, direct sound. Written across sessions that moved between headphones, club systems, and quiet hours in her London studio, Pure Motion marks a new stage in Sensu’s evolution. The sound feels personal yet built for movement, balancing the introspective clarity of her early work with the energy of modern bass music. Each track sits between precision and instinct, carrying her familiar blend of warmth and weight. In this interview, Sensu explains how Massive became central to her...