Working against the pressure of constant output and high-speed consumption, UMO approaches “Trece” as a study in control rather than excess. The EP navigates a space where lower tempos don’t reduce intensity, but reshape it — focusing on tension, structure and physical impact on the dancefloor. Rooted in reduction and live-tested dynamics, the project reflects…
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Oi lands on Yaffa Records with Move It, a release built on hypnotic pressure and heady groove. Rooted in Psychedelic House, the title track rolls forward on elastic bass, crisp drums and lead lines that keep everything in motion without ever forcing the moment. It is the kind of record that locks dancers in early…
Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Francesco Del Garda, Quest, Josh Baker, Deborah De Luca and more feature across UNLOCKED’s 2026 events: AURA, SOLO and UNLOCKED Music Festival
After 15 years of shaping Sicily’s electronic music scene, UNLOCKED enters a new chapter with an expanded summer programme. Since its inception, the promoter has paired underground music with…
It is a rare moment when two powerhouse artists unite for their first collaboration—rarer still when it marks a defining return. Some partnerships are so pivotal they demand once-in-a-lifetime lyrics—words that capture them, regardless of how difficult those lived experiences may be to transcribe.
Such is the case for ‘Eclipsed By You’ — the first artistic coming-together…
Her clubfloor-priming single ‘What U Like’ set the tone from ASOT 25 across stages throughout her debut Asia & Australia tour. Now Sarah de Warren follows it with ‘Games’ - a darker, more controlled exploration of power, tension and emotional manipulation on the dancefloor.
Where the first single introduced the EP’s sonic world, ‘Games’ sharpens…
Brazilian funk and pop powerhouse Pedro Sampaio has announced a major international tour spanning North America and Europe, bringing his signature high-energy DJ sets, live vocals and genre-blending production to some of the world’s most iconic festivals and venues.
With a career defined by record-breaking streaming success, global chart placements, and collaborations with artists including Anitta, J…
FEATURING TIMELESS WHITE ISLAND CLASSICS FROM CHICANE, SOLARSTONE, TIËSTO, THREE DRIVES, ENERGY 52, FERRY CORSTEN, ARMIN, RANK 1, SVENSON, GABRIEL & DRESDEN + MANY MORE
Having docked at Trance ports near and far, in May 2026, ‘Hypnotised’ - the genre’s quintessential musical companion, embarks on its sister series. The brainchild of Arjan Rietveld, (also author…
Tom Wax’s Test Pressure demonstrates that intensity in techno does not require excess. Instead, it emerges through careful modulation, through the gradual accumulation of sonic elements that build tension without overwhelming the listener.
The album’s strength lies in its subtlety. Rhythms are steady but never static, evolving through small variations that keep the listener engaged.…
3rd year running founders Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer + guests
Fri 24th April (IMS Official Afterparty), + Tuesdays 7th - 28th July
More info and tickets at chinois.com
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AHMED SPINS, ANKHOI, DELILAH, DIOSA, ELLIOT SCHOOLING, ELIZA ROSE, FAITHLESS SOUND SYSTEM, GROOVE ARMADA, HOT SINCE 82, INDO WAREHOUSE, ISAAC CARTER, JAZZY, LAIDLAW, LIAM…
The wildest of good times is back, Mondays 25th May – 5th October
+ one-off pre-season party Sunday 26th April
More tickets and info at https://chinois.com
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2LOVERS, ANDREA LANE, ANTO BOCH, B WHYLE, BACHI, BALENCIANO, CRISTIAN BATTAGLIA, CRUSY, DAVID MORALES, DAVID PENN, DAVINA MOSS, ETEREA, FAT TONY, FELIX DA FUNK, GINEVRA RAMOS,…
