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The legendary @Cutso joins the ROAD Podcast to break down the DNA of the Bay Area scene, the evolution of turntablism, and the reality of balancing a high-level DJ career with a corporate tech job. We dive into his viral “ROAD Talk” interview from NAMM 2026 (2:55), where he addresses the entitlement of new DJs and a social media culture that causes artists to focus on the wrong metrics. Cutso reflects on the “Relationship Economy” and why you cannot get booked without being in the room, while tracing his roots back to the 90s, and the “quick mixing” style that defined the Bay (8:23). He recounts the early influence of MC Hammer and the reverence for D-Styles mixtapes, comparing them to baseball trading cards for the Hip Hop community...

For some producers, a track is a sequence of notes; for Ex.sses, Hezen, and Ikävä Pii, it is a living, breathing environment. Drawing from eclectic backgrounds in fine art, professional dance, and film, these three artists treat the DAW as a canvas for sonic masterpieces. In this deep dive, we hear directly from the artists on how they use the tools within Komplete 26 to bridge the gap between abstract textures and visceral, physical energy. Discover Komplete 26 How they started: from fine art to the dancefloor How does an artist’s background shift the way they hear a blank project? For this group, the journey into production began far away from the traditional recording studio. Ex.sses: “I started out from a fine art background...

The latest edition of the definitive music production bundle has landed. Bringing together studio staples like Kontakt 8 and Massive X, this bundle takes your projects from first thought to finished master. These creative tools are designed to be tweaked, shaped, and broken to become uniquely yours. Here’s why it’s worth updating the bundle you’ll never outgrow. Explore Komplete 26 The highlights From legendary synthesizers and breakthrough organic instruments to AI-assisted mastering tools, Komplete delivers the exact tools you need to match your taste in the moment. Kontakt 8 At the heart of Komplete is Kontakt 8. Smart tools for chords, phrases, groove, and arrangement mean less time searching and more time making. With nine...

The Crane Stand was a game changer back in the early 2010s, when most DJ laptop stands were, frankly, underwhelming. After a long time away, it’s back, in the form of the Crane Stand Plus, which has been produced using the exact same design, materials and construction methods as it was back in the day. On the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx asks, is it still the GOAT of laptop stands, or has the market left it behind? Learn more about the Crane Stand Plus: www.cranedj.com Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Crane Stand Plus from Crane DJ on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post The GOAT Laptop Stand Returns! Crane Stand Plus Review appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets DOWNLOAD ALL This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Bring Your Love – Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter TAKE U HOME – Shoreline Mafia, OhGeesy & Fenix Flexin Smoke – Skrillex, Isoxo, Teezandos & Cristale Forgiveness – Asake Echo – Daddy Yankee, Shenseea & FIFA Sound One Time – MARROW Remix * – Justin Bieber Mi Gente – Rogerson Remix * – J Balvin & Willy William Dile – DJ Smerk & MFresh Remix * – Don Omar E85 – FaceTyme Remix * – Don Toliver Losing It – CHALANT & DEDRO Remix – FISHER Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New to DJcity? Get full download...

On April 28, 2026, MIN t released ‘Last Day’, her second single before the album Before The After, which comes out May 8. This self-released track follows ‘Hope’ and its video, which appeared in METAL Magazine and was played on Hot Wax Radio, SF Radio UK, Radio Opole, MXTR FM, and Hot 102.8. MIN t, whose real name is Martyna Kubicz, has been based in Berlin since 2015. She has supported artists like HVOB, Angel Haze, Jess Glynne, and Vitalic. She started classical piano at age seven in Wrocław’s music school, was influenced by musical theatre and ballet, and later explored jazz, electronic, pop, and soul before teaching herself Ableton at eighteen. A Berklee College of Music scholarship brought her mentorship from Susan Rogers, the...

Tim McEwan of The Midnight approaches production like a craftsman, balancing the precision of modern software with the texture of older recording techniques. For Syndicate, his most ambitious project yet, he built a workflow that connects classic warmth to contemporary punch. Plugin Alliance tools became a central part of that process, shaping the sound of the drums, bass, and stereo field while keeping the mixes open and musical. Across seventeen tracks, Syndicate channels the drama of analog synths and cinematic arrangements through digital precision. McEwan’s use of compressors, enhancers, and tape-style saturation gave each track its own personality while keeping the entire album cohesive. The result is a collection that feels...

Whether you’re opening, headlining, or bouncing between genres, these Latin playlists give you room to move. DJcity has you ready for Cinco de Mayo with playlists built for every moment. Latin Throwbacks Classic Latin records reworked for today’s dancefloor. High-quality re-drums, remixes, and remakes of the biggest throwbacks, so you get the nostalgia with and extra energy kick. Latin Peak Hour Sets Tried-and-tested Latin records that hit when the room’s at its fullest. These are the go-to tracks for keeping the floor moving when it matters most. Play Bad Bunny An exclusive playlist pulls together Bad Bunny’s biggest records, each paired with a DJ-ready edit or remix – so you’re ready to switch it up however your...

Skye Holland has released ‘Automatic’ via Prodigy Records. The Victoria-based singer already owns five entries on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show US National Airplay Chart, including her Steve Kroeger pairing ‘So Close’ that climbed to No. 10 there and No. 3 on Mediabase Dance. Their earlier release ‘Through The Dark’ pulled in Billboard Canada and EDM.com support, while ‘Lie’ reached No. 27 on Billboard Adult Top 40 and landed breakout rotation on Ryan Seacrest’s American Top 40. She sits on 108 million streams total, with national airplay from SiriusXM and iHeart Radio stateside, BBC Introducing in the UK, and TV exposure on ABC, Music Choice, YTV, Stingray Music, SPACE DiVA, and STAR Digio, plus syncs on Temptation Island and The Young...

DJcity’s April 2026 download charts highlight the most popular tracks globally, alongside regional breakdowns across key markets – including charts for Latin, UK, Germany, Asia, and South Asia. Download the full playlist here. One Night – HUGEL, French Montana & Max B Never Gonna Give You Up – Les Bisous Remix – Rick Astley We Found Love – Colin Jay Remix – Rihanna (ft. Calvin Harris) Runway – Lady Gaga & Doechii Let Me Love You – Rogerson Remix – DJ Snake (ft. Justin Bieber) Bitch Better Have My Money – 5HOURS, Francesco Ken & Alessio Centra Remix – Rihanna TEACH YOU HOW TO LUH ME – YG & Ty Dolla $ign Tonto – J Balvin, Ryan Castro & DJ Snake Song 2 – Freejak Remix – Blur CHICA 305 – John Summit & Feid Sign up to preview the...

The use of pixel tubes as an eye-candy lighting effect is one of the big trends in the mobile, wedding, and private event DJ scenes at the moment. German manufacturer Ape Labs has their own take on the idea – the Neon Pix. Despite the brand’s reputation for having high quality, but pricey fixtures, the Neon Pix are, in fact, one of the more affordable options on the market, so on the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx takes a look to see how they stack up against the competition. Learn more about the Neon Pix: Ape Labs USA: https://apelabsusa.com/ Ape Labs EU: https://apelabs.com Ape Labs UK: https://apelabsuk.com/ Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Neon Pix from Ape Lab on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post GLOW UP! Ape...

Number 3 of the seasonal Bonk Wave releases is here, and it’s a biggy. This time the community collected 54 tracks in total, spread over 3 albums. The amount of tracks submitted are starting to make us think we’ll have to come up with some other way of managing this. At some point, that’s just too much music to master, review, split up over albums, etc. But I’m sure we’ll figure something out. The first two albums are the regular free-form submissions so to speak. The 3rd album contains the sample challenge tracks, where everyone joining in made a track from a fixed set of samples. There’s a banjo sample in this one. A frigging banjo sample. I mean, how does a self-respecting electronic musician incorporate a banjo in his tunes? Well...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets DOWNLOAD ALL This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Shoulda Never – Kehlani (ft. USHER) Sorry Papi – Topic & Becky G Good Life – ALISHA, Inner City, Kevin Saunderson & Dantiez Subelo – P3SO Freak Hoe – MarkCutz Remix * – Speaker Knockerz Que Calor – Spryte Sirena Edit * – Major Lazer (ft. J Balvin & El Alfa) My Neck My Back – DJ Bizzon Clockin It Freestyle Edit * – Khia Runway – Freejak Remix * – Lady Gaga & Doechii LA MuDANZA – FunkyJ Remix – Bad Bunny Music Sounds Better With You – JMBX & Jus Ron Remix – Stardust Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here Sign up to preview the tracks for...

In this episode of the ROAD podcast, the crew welcomes @DJHabibeats for a deep dive into his meteoric rise and the evolution of the global Arab club scene. The conversation begins with a recap of his recent milestones (1:45) and a look at his expanding international tour schedule, including his highly anticipated set at the @Coachella @TheDoLab. Habibeats addresses his infectious energy behind the decks and explains how he utilizes his open format roots to represent Arabic house music by drawing from a rich, worldwide musical heritage (13:50). As the market for Arab music parties grows, he discusses the healthy competition in the scene, the logistical challenges of touring, and the importance of prioritizing health and team building...

David Mayer’s latest single “News Flash” marks both a creative and emotional milestone. Released through SONARA, the label he co-founded, the track captures a moment of transition between seasons and ideas. Written during the months when SONARA was moving from vision to reality, “News Flash” reflects that sense of movement through melody, tone, and cultural interplay. The record opens around a distinctive Eastern-leaning lead that defines its atmosphere. Mayer built the entire track around that sound, which originated as a manipulated sample within Kontakt. The tone carries the warmth and grit of a real performance, while its phrasing lends an air of tension and release that anchors the arrangement. Mayer’s production choices reflect...

For many producers, the hurdle isn’t a lack of ideas – it’s the time spent tweaking lackluster sounds to make them sit in a mix. Professional production requires polished, high-quality textures that inspire you the moment you hit a key. That’s where Native Instruments Expansions come in. The limited-time 5 for $55 bundle is your gateway to the Native Instruments ecosystem. Whether you’re a professional looking for fresh inspiration or a beginner needing mix-ready sounds, these curated packs provide sounds used by industry leaders at a fraction of the cost. The best part? You don’t need expensive hardware or the full version of Kontakt to use them. Every sound is playable within the free Kontakt Player, the free Massive X Player, or...

London-based producer and Fabric resident Hardt Antoine built his new single “Let Me Go” around a sense of movement and control. Released on Kompakt, the record carries a focused rhythmic core that feels both deliberate and spontaneous. For Antoine, the secret lies in how quickly he can move from idea to execution. Maschine plays a key role in that process, allowing him to shape samples, test grooves, and build emotion through rhythm rather than polish. His approach to production favors limitation and instinct. The fewer steps between an idea and its expression, the better the track tends to flow. Maschine gives him that speed, functioning as a direct connection between thought and sound. It keeps the workflow tactile, encourages...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets DOWNLOAD ALL This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) drop dead – Olivia Rodrigo Rackies – Sexyy Red & ATL Jacob Pull Over – Ludcaris Potential – sombr Closer – Nine Inch Noize Version – Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noize Headlines – Lincoln Baio & MarkCutz Remix * – Drake Who’s That Chick? – Mark Anthony Be Mine Edit * – David Guetta (ft. Rihanna) TEACH YOU HOW TO LUH ME – Tall Boys Throwback Intro * – YG & Ty Dolla $ign I’m Really Hot – Unit Gawat Darurat (UGD) & EGNEVER Remix – Missy Elliott Welcome To Jamrock – Tom Enzy Remix – Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here...

This is a special Miami Music Week edition of Reflections of a DJ, the Road Podcast, presented by SetSpace.app. The crew was on-site at the EDMAs and SHIFT Miami, in partnership with DJ Life Magazine, DJcity, and Beatport. Catch up on all the interviews below. Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with Chicago’s finest DJ Heavy and Lady Gaga producer DJ Whiteshadow, 2/3 of Disco_Nect – shout to Strategy, who had to fly out early. Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with Harlem’s own Austin Millz, fresh off his latest remix with Bruno Mars. Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with New York’s own Luke Alexander, a rising name in dance music known for his unfiltered takes. Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with the...

Real-time stem separation has been a transformative technology for many DJs and producers in recent times. Back in the 90s, the very concept would have seemed like pure fantasy, but now it’s in all DJ software, and even available directly on some hardware. On the first episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx does an in-depth comparison of the stems quality found in all the major DJ platforms, and also sees how they stack up against more studio-focused options. Platforms included: Rekordbox Serato DJ Pro Algoriddim djay Pro Traktor Pro Virtual DJ Engine DJ LALAL.AI RipX DAW Ableton Live UVR Ultimate Vocal Remover NUO-STEMS Check out Mojaxx’s in-depth stem comparison on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post Who Does Stem Separation...