HNR Weekly Spotlight: Mark Knight Few names in house music command the kind of respect that Mark Knight has built over two decades. As a DJ, producer, and label head, Knight has become synonymous with quality, consistency, and a deep love for the dance floor. From the Underground to the Global Stage Born in Maidstone, UK, Mark Knight’s journey began with a passion for the underground club scene of the […]

Defected Returns to Warehouse Project: A Three-Room Takeover in Manchester Get ready to light up October — Defected Records is making a triumphant return to Manchester’s Warehouse Project, staging a three-room, all-star celebration on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Depot Mayfield. This isn’t just a party—it’s a statement: house music’s heart beats strong in the UK. They’ve done it before—2022, 2023, New Year’s Eve 2024–25—but this time it feels bigger, […]

Tomorrowland’s legendary CORE festival series is taking its immersive house-and-techno experience across the pond—for the first time. Known for its hypnotic audiovisual staging and intimate vibe, CORE is stepping off the forest stage and into Southern California with two electrifying daytime events on May 2 and 3, 2026.(EDM) From Belgian Forests to Global Stages Born within the magical realm of Tomorrowland in Belgium, the CORE stage made its debut in 2017 […]

Mochakk (Pedro Maia), a young DJ/producer from Sorocaba, Brazil, is turning heads—and filling dancefloors—around the world. At 25, he’s already become one of the rising forces in house music, and here’s why he’s such a favorite on HouseNationRadio.fm. Roots & Rise Mochakk grew up surrounded by a musical mix—his mom loved funk and disco; his dad was into rock and blues. From a young age, he was intuitive: picking up […]

Ableton has opened up its Live 12.3 version to the public beta test crew—and it brings some heavy upgrades built for creative workflows and performance. For producers, DJs, and anyone pushing groove and rhythm, there’s a lot to get excited about. What’s In the Update Stem Separation Tool: This is a major one. For Live 12 Suite and Push 3 Standalone users, Live 12.3 introduces a built-in stem separation tool. […]