Monthly Archive: May 2026

May 7, 2026
Events

808 STATE (DJ SET), CHICANE, DJ SPOONY, DJ LUCK & MC NEAT AND MORE JOIN FAITHLESS AND CRAIG DAVID AT BARTON LIVE OPEN-AIR SERIES, MANCHESTER 

Barton Live has announced a wave of high-profile lineup additions to its debut four-day open-air music series at Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, which runs from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 July 2026. The new names strengthen an already standout programme that brings together some of the most influential figures in UK dance and electronic music alongside globally renowned headliners. Saturday...

May 7, 2026
Music Business / New Releases

DJ & Producer Aurory Delivers an Engaging Journey with “Marrakesh”

Aurory steps out with his next release, ‘Marrakesh’, via his own label, Lucentia. A track that maintains the textural sound design that defines Aurory and his work on the Electronic Music scene, this latest single lands within his discography as a well-aligned addition – bridging the sonic signatures of Aurory’s approach with fresh, forward-focused ideas. For Aurory, music is...

May 7, 2026
Events

Ministry of Sound Marks 35th Anniversary with First Ibiza Show In A Decade

Ministry of Sound returns to Ibiza for the first time in a decade this September with a one-off event at 528 Ibiza, marking the next chapter in its global 35th anniversary celebrations. Taking place on 3rd September across both the venue’s open-air garden and indoor club space, the multi-room programme reflects the breadth of Ministry’s sound; from house pioneers...

May 6, 2026
New Releases

HALIENE Unveils “Solar Waves,” a Radiant New Chapter in Her Evolving Sound

With her recent collaboration with Ilan Bluestone on Eclipsed By You continuing to surge across global streaming platforms and ignite dancefloors, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter HALIENE returns with a luminous new offering: Solar Waves. Radiant, immersive, and emotionally transportive, Solar Waves stands as one of HALIENE’s most musically distinctive records to date. Built upon an asymmetric rhythmic foundation, the track gently...

May 5, 2026
Events

Kick Off Club Launches Major World Cup Fanzone Series at Three of London’s Top Music Venues 

Spanning Outernet, Electric Brixton and Colour Factory, this series features London’s largest indoor screen, combining immersive production with Britpop and rave-inspired themes for the biggest World Cup fixtures A new series of large-scale World Cup screenings is set to take over London this summer as Kick Off Club transforms three of the capital’s leading music venues into fully realised...

May 5, 2026
Events

Sankeys Manchester Announces Seasonal Closing Party and September Reopening

After a standout run to start the year, iconic Manchester club Sankeys has confirmed details of its seasonal closing party alongside plans to reopen later this year following a short summer break. The Sidney Street venue will host its seasonal closing party on Saturday 27 June to mark the end of a successful first run since reopening. The night...

May 1, 2026
Trance

Alveda Music Releases Josh Dirschka’s “The Vortex” — Tech Trance Available on Beatport

Josh Dirschka unveils The Vortex, a masterfully produced Tech Trance single released by the record label Alveda Music that demonstrates his refined sonic vision and command of rhythm and atmosphere. Combining driving percussion, immersive synth textures, and precisely sculpted dynamics, The Vortex is designed for peak-time sets and discerning listeners alike. Released today and available now on Beatport and...

May 1, 2026
Techno

Nuta Cookier Returns to Future Scope with the Cosmic Drive of Acid Wave

Nuta Cookier returns to Future Scope Recordings with Acid Wave, a two-track EP that continues his interstellar exploration of acid-driven techno. Rooted in high-energy grooves and cosmic aesthetics, the release blends bouncy rhythms with sharp acid lines and immersive atmospheres.The title track “Acid Wave” delivers an immediate impact, pairing driving percussion with vibrant, twisting sequences that push the dancefloor...