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• How It Was Made: Ethan Ramos – Workaholic (Unleaded Records + House)

  17-07-2026 18:55 via magneticmag.com
  
  Ethan Ramos (@ethvnrvmos) opens a new chapter with Workaholic, the debut release on his new imprint, Unleaded Records. Known as one half of California house duo SHIFTY, this EP marks his first solo statement and introduces the label’s focus on groove-driven house music built around thoughtful songwriting and purposeful sound design.The title track grew out of a realization Ramos kept encountering throughout his career as an artist and entrepreneur. Constantly chasing progress can pull you
  
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• GHENGAR Channels Chaos Into Catharsis on Heavy New Anthem ‘DEMONS’

  24-07-2026 08:20 via magneticmag.com
  
  For GHENGAR, chaos and catharsis have increasingly become two sides of the same experience. His new single “DEMONS” brings that philosophy into focus through a volatile combination of dubstep, tearout, heavy metal, and live scream-sung vocals.Built with the moshpit in mind, this track pairs pounding drums and electric guitar with punishing electronic production while GHENGAR steps behind the microphone himself. His raw vocal performance gives “DEMONS” an added human inten
  
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• Dskonnect Founder Dani Koala Explains What Agents Need From Artists

  23-07-2026 01:07 via magneticmag.com
  
  Dani Koala founded Dskonnect Booking Agency in 2003, starting with a local focus before building a wider network of promoters and artists across Spain. In the early years of the electronic music scene’s growth, Dskonnect became known for working with transparency at a time when club culture, touring, and artist representation were still being shaped in real time. Marc Barceló later joined as a partner and co-director, helping to expand the agency’s international reach while gr
  
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• Lost in the Forest, Found in the Moments [Event Review]

  23-07-2026 00:31 via magneticmag.com
  
  (photo credit above: Infamous PR/ Electric Forest)This is an article by contributing writer Candese CharlesFew festivals have managed to evolve without losing the identity that made them iconic. Electric Forest is the best stroke of genius to help ignite the flames of sorcery that live within Sherwood Forest. The more than a decade-old festival has the amazing talent of combining music, art, and community to implement something that is always harder to define: a feeling. After spending four days
  
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• Best Songwriting Plugins For Producers: 7 Tools I’ve Used To Write My Best Ideas

  23-07-2026 00:25 via magneticmag.com
  
  Best songwriting plugins for producers can be a messy search because songwriting means different things depending on where the track is stuck.
  Sometimes the problem is harmony, sometimes it is arrangement, and sometimes it is getting the first idea out of your head before the session gets overthought. I wanted this article to focus on tools I have reviewed on Magnetic, plus a few artist workflow notes that connect to real writing decisions. Here’s a quick chart about my picks so you can ta
  
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• XELTA On AI, Control, And The Physical Pull Of B.D.S.M.

  23-07-2026 00:08 via magneticmag.com
  
  XELTA make their debut on Bézier’s Body Tension / Körperspannung Records with B.D.S.M., a five-track EP built around electro, industrial pressure, EBM, and body music as something physical and confrontational.
  The project brings together New York producer and composer Bruno Coviello and Seattle DJ, tastemaker, and KEXP host Sharlese Metcalf, whose spoken commands become a central part of the record’s identity. Out now as the Berlin-based label’s fifth release, B.D.S
  
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• Franc Fala, Andrea Oliva, and BanKr Catch the Ibiza Season in Full Swing on “Looney Tunes”

  23-07-2026 00:00 via magneticmag.com
  
  Franc Fala, Andrea Oliva, and BanKr have linked on “Looney Tunes,” a new Armada Music release that feels very aware of where and when it is landing. Out July 10, the record arrives during peak Ibiza season, with Fala spending another summer on the island after the lift around “Yamore,” and Oliva continuing his long run across ANTS and ALL I NEED.That context matters because “Looney Tunes” sounds like a record made for that kind of environment. It is direct, lo
  
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• Goldie Returns With “Jungle Daze,” Natalie Williams, and a New Orchestral Show on the Horizon

  22-07-2026 23:58 via magneticmag.com
  
  Goldie press shot, credit Lawrence WatsonGoldie is back with “Jungle Daze,” a new single featuring jazz vocalist Natalie Williams, out now via London Records. The track marks the start of a new phase for Goldie, with more music and project details expected in the coming months, and it arrives alongside an official video built from archival material tied to the formative years of jungle and drum & bass.Williams is not a new voice in Goldie’s orbit. She appeared on “I A
  
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• Your Shot Opens 2026 Registration for Aspiring First-Time DJs

  22-07-2026 23:42 via magneticmag.com
  
  Photo Credit: @brewcasaYour Shot is expanding its U.S. program for 2026, moving from two cities to four after a large first season in Los Angeles and New York. The beginner-focused DJ competition and music academy will return to those two cities this year while adding Denver and Miami, giving the program a wider U.S. footprint and a much clearer national push.The concept is simple, and that is why it works. Your Shot is not built for semi-established DJs trying to win another slot. It is built f
  
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• For $70,000+, Monitor Audio’s Hyphn Now Comes in Over 200 Custom Finishes

  22-07-2026 23:17 via magneticmag.com
  
  Monitor Audio’s Hyphn was already built for the kind of listener who treats the listening room as part of the system. The speaker has the price, shape, materials, and engineering story of a true statement piece, and now Monitor Audio is making the finish side far more personal.Hyphn is now available in over 200 custom finishes across Matte, Gloss, and Metallic options. Each custom pair is commissioned to order, hand-painted in the UK, then assembled by a small team of technicians at Monito
  
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• Buzz Beekeeper Cargo eBike Review: A Party on 2 Wheels

  22-07-2026 02:11 via magneticmag.com
  
  The Buzz Beekeeper ebike is purpose-built for people who need to haul things, run errands, and even “bee” the life of the party (sorry, had to). Just like the name implies and plays on the company’s moniker, there are cargo bikes built for grocery runs, errands, and replacing the second car, which the Buzz Beekeeper handles quite well. Then there’s the lens we used, which immediately revealed another purpose for the Buzz Beekeeper: to be the life of the party.Instead ofCo
  
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• The Quiet Hours: Sio on Losing Sleep, Soulful House & Self-Reflection

  21-07-2026 18:51 via magneticmag.com
  
  South African singer-songwriter, poet and DJ Sio has built a reputation as one of electronic music’s most captivating storytellers. Her unmistakable voice, fearless lyricism and deeply personal songwriting have made her a sought-after collaborator across the worlds of house, soul and broken beat.
  Now, she’s joining forces with London’s Soul Quest Records for the first time on Losing Sleep, a beautifully crafted four-track EP that pairs her poetic introspection with the lab
  
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• Oversized Shirts For DJs: 5 Brands For That Relaxed Fit In The Booth (…Or In The Studio)

  21-07-2026 18:30 via magneticmag.com
  
  Oversized shirts for DJs have become a reliable part of curator and selector culture because the shape works from soundcheck through the trip home. A roomier shirt can handle soundcheck, dinner, a crowded booth, and the late trip home without requiring an outfit change. The extra space around the shoulders also helps when reaching across mixers or moving gear backstage.I actually covered this idea in my breakdown of choosing outfit pieces for festival and club culture, where oversized tees came
  
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• Chase Bliss Raffles Hand-Painted Pedals to Support What Will I Become?

  21-07-2026 18:27 via magneticmag.com
  
  Chase Bliss is using three one-of-a-kind pedals to support What Will I Become?, a documentary centered on trans boyhood, mental health, and the process of becoming yourself in a world that can make that harder than it should be.The Minneapolis pedal company is raffling hand-painted versions of Onward, Lossy, and Generation Loss, with artwork by Hannah Haugberg. Each winner will receive one pedal, and the raffle ends Friday, July 24, at 9am CT. Chase Bliss says no purchase is necessary, and the c
  
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• Vochlea DubBox Turns Beatboxing Into Finished Drum Loops Without Opening a DAW

  21-07-2026 18:21 via magneticmag.com
  
  Vochlea has released DubBox, a standalone beatmaking app built for producers who hear drum ideas in their head and sketch them out with their mouth before they ever touch a piano roll. The app takes vocal percussion, learns the user’s own kicks, snares, hi-hats, and other mouth sounds, then maps those triggers to real drum samples in real time.That sounds simple, but the idea solves a real production problem.
  A lot of beat ideas start as rhythm before they become programming. You tap them
  
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• Mojjo, No One Knows and SARRIA link for new single Cash On Cash

  21-07-2026 14:05 via magneticmag.com
  
  Mojjo has been building a solid reputation in the international electronic scene, evidenced by his 150+ million streams with a catalogue of releases across labels such as Cloonee’s Hellbent Records, Nervous Records, Monstercat and Spinnin’ Records among others.Following collaborations with the likes of Dubdogz, ALOK and Bhaskar – the Brazilian regularly earns huge club support from top tier DJs such as Vintage Culture, MEDUZA, Diplo and David Guetta to name only a few; undoubte
  
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• RitFit’s 15% Off Sale Is a Reminder That Studio Work Is Still Physical Work

  20-07-2026 20:03 via magneticmag.com
  
  Most producers will spend thousands of hours dialing in monitors, plugins, synths, cables, chairs, desks, acoustic treatment, and every little thing around the studio before they give the same kind of attention to the body doing all the work.Then the day gets longer, the posture gets worse, the shoulders creep up, the hips get tight, and suddenly a four-hour writing block starts feeling like a physical endurance test.That is the more interesting angle on RitFit’s Independence Day promotion
  
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• How To Promote Your Music Without Posting Every Day

  20-07-2026 19:20 via magneticmag.com
  
  Table of ContentsStart with a complete artist profileUse editorial coverage to establish your online presenceTurn editorial coverage into ongoing social contentFind something specific to discussHow to pitch your music to editorsHow far ahead should you promote a song?How much should you spend on music promotion?Build each campaign from the previous releaseCommon questions about promoting musicStart creating a public record around your musicLearning how to promote your music starts with accepting
  
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• Bogdan RA Opens US Ibiza With a Four-Track House EP Built for Vinyl DJs

  20-07-2026 18:02 via magneticmag.com
  
  Bogdan RA’s US 001 gives US Ibiza a clear first statement: four tracks of club house built around movement, vinyl function, and a few well-placed references to Ibiza’s longer dance music history. The Lisbon-based Russian producer uses the EP to connect deep house color, acid detail, tribal-leaning rhythm, and a moodier closing cut without making the release feel scattered.That is the main appeal here. A debut label release has to define taste quickly, especially on vinyl. US 001 does
  
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• Soul In The Horn Closes Its Compilation Series With Act 4: Remixes & Bonuses

  20-07-2026 17:46 via magneticmag.com
  
  Soul In The Horn is closing its compilation series with Act 4: Remixes & Bonuses, an 18-track release that pulls together house, Afro-rooted rhythm, hip-hop lineage, live musicianship, and the kind of DJ-minded edits that make a compilation feel built for real rooms.The release arrived digitally on July 17, 2026, followed by a double-vinyl edition on August 21. That two-step rollout feels right for Soul In The Horn, a New York City movement that began as a dance party and live music experien
  
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• Re.You Keeps Younion Moving With the Darker Club Pressure of “Decisions”

  20-07-2026 17:32 via magneticmag.com
  
  Re.You is back on his own Younion label with “Decisions,” a one-track release that keeps his current run focused on deep groove, melodic control, and late-night club pressure. Released July 17, the single follows “Higher” and continues the German artist’s recent label activity under a clear, self-contained sonic identity.Born Yusuf Mahmoud, Re. You has spent years moving across house, techno, and electronica, with releases tied to labels including Mobilee, Cocoon, a
  
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• DaVinci EQ review: A flavor-focused quartz e-rig with a learning curve

  17-07-2026 22:10 via magneticmag.com
  
  Table of ContentsWhat is the DaVinci EQ Jacuzzi Collection?How does the DaVinci EQ design feel?Is the DaVinci EQ portable?How easy is the DaVinci EQ to use?Precision Temperature Mode vs Smart Path ModeHow good are the DaVinci EQ flavor and vapor quality?What is the best temperature for the DaVinci EQ?How long does the DaVinci EQ battery last?How do you clean the DaVinci EQ?Is the DaVinci EQ Jacuzzi Collection worth buying?When I first covered DaVinci’s move into dedicated concentrate devic
  
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• Fosi Audio ZH3 review: Is this $199 DAC and headphone amp worth buying in 2026?

  17-07-2026 21:41 via magneticmag.com
  
  Table of ContentsWhat are the Fosi Audio ZH3 specs and features?Do the Fosi Audio ZH3 bass and treble controls affect sound quality?The Fosi Audio ZH3 handles the main parts of a desktop listening setup from one compact box, and after spending time with it, I think that flexibility is the biggest X-factor that it brings to the table and the main reason newer and aspiring audiophiles should consider it. I can connect my computer through USB, run active speakers from the rear outputs, plug headpho
  
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• O’Flynn On Kairos, AI, And Why Music Still Needs The Long Way Around

  17-07-2026 19:14 via magneticmag.com
  
  O’Flynn (@oflynnmusic) returns July 17 with Kairos, his third solo album and a record that brings him back toward the sample-led, travel-driven process behind his 2019 debut Aletheia.
  Since first breaking through in 2015, the British producer has become a reliable name in UK electronic music, releasing across Blip Discs, Ninja Tune, and his own Hundred Flowers imprint while earning support from Four Tet, Ben UFO, Gilles Peterson, James Blake, and Bonobo. After Aletheia, 2021’s Talia,
  
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• How It Was Made: Waxman – Folklore Remix (Magnetic Magazine Recordings + Progressive House)

  17-07-2026 19:10 via magneticmag.com
  
  Waxman (@waxmanmusic) returns to Magnetic Magazine Recordings with his remix of Olendo’s “Folklore,” and this one dropped at a pretty meaningful point for the label as its 60th signing. He keeps the emotional core of the original in place, then reshapes it into a progressive house record with a slower sense of development and enough room for the melodic parts to unfold, which is such an ethos of his approach to production as a whole. It feels considered at every turn, especiall
  
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• ELEGOO’s emoji® Centauri Carbon 2 Combo Gets a Short World Emoji Day Price Drop

  17-07-2026 18:58 via magneticmag.com
  
  ELEGOO is leaning into World Emoji Day with a short sale on the ELEGOO × emoji® brand Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, a 3D printer built around an official emoji® brand theme.The product sits in a different corner of creator tech than the usual studio gear we cover, but the connection is easy enough to see. A 3D printer can live in the same workspace as a synth table, a DJ setup, a desk build, a cable-heavy writing room, or a merch corner. It is the kind of tool that can make small custom
  
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• Abbreviated Is A Brand Bringing Affordable Nightlife Clothing For Shortkings

  17-07-2026 18:03 via magneticmag.com
  
  All imagery C/O AbbreviatedI will be the first to admit that I am over six foot, so far from a short king. But my best friend certainly is and he’s long complained about how hard it can be to find decent drip for going out clubbing in. Oversized shirts often run too long, wide trousers can bunch at the ankles, and many affordable summer pieces lean too far toward beachwear or athletic clothing and it’s nothing that shortkings need in their nightclub drip.
  So when I heard about a new
  
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• Rob Stillekens Shares How Longer Sets Changed His Approach Behind The Decks

  17-07-2026 17:47 via magneticmag.com
  
  Rob Stillekens (@robstillekens) returns to Sound D’Elite with Your Body, a two-track EP, and his first solo outing on the label after 2024’s collaborative I Feel It EP with Murphy’s Law. The Tilburg producer has been building steady momentum across the international circuit, with appearances at Mysteryland Festival, Free Your Mind Festival, and Hï Ibiza, while his releases have reached labels including Deeperfect, Altra Moda, and LTF Records. That background gives Your Bod
  
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• Bomber Jackets For Djs and Artists For Those Looking For Vibe and Function

  17-07-2026 15:53 via magneticmag.com
  
  Bomber jackets for DJs and artists are so in style these days, at least I feel, because the shape can handle several parts of all the different things we do every day (and late into the night, too, of course). They layer over an oversized shirt, leave room through the shoulders, and usually include enough pocket space for a phone, wallet, ear protection, and USBs (sometimes even headphones).This reminds me of the coverage I did on how to choose outfit pieces that fit your festival or club-cultur
  
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• BARELY ALIVE Proves Brostep’s Evolution Is Far From Over on ‘100% NO AI’

  17-07-2026 09:38 via magneticmag.com
  
  More than a decade after helping establish brostep as one of electronic music’s defining sounds, BARELY ALIVE are demonstrating there is still plenty of room for the genre to evolve. Their latest release, ‘100% NO AI,’ revisits the aggressive energy and intricate sound design that first introduced the duo to audiences while refining those ideas through years of production experience and creative growth.Instead of recreating the past, the seven-track EP expands upon it. Througho
  
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