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Remembering Ron Carroll: Chicago House Legend Gone Too Soon

Remembering Ron Carroll: Chicago House Legend Gone Too Soon The house music world is mourning the loss of one of its great voices. Chicago’s own Ron Carroll has passed away at the age of 57, leaving behind a legacy that spans three decades of soul-driven, spiritually charged, and endlessly danceable music. Carroll wasn’t just a DJ or vocalist — he was a true architect of the house sound. His voice, […]

todayOctober 5, 2025

Spotlight

Weekly Spotlight: Mark Knight

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 […]

todayOctober 2, 2025 15 3

Events

Defected Returns to Warehouse Project: A Three-Room Takeover in Manchester

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, […]

todayOctober 1, 2025 3

News

Tomorrowland’s Festival Heads to Los Angeles for Its U.S. Debut

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 […]

todayOctober 1, 2025 5

DJ / Producers

Mochakk: Brazil’s House Phenom Lighting Up the Global Stage

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 […]

todaySeptember 13, 2025 11

Tech

Ableton Live 12.3 Beta: What’s New & Why It Matters

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. […]

todaySeptember 13, 2025 5

Labels

Toolroom Records: Why It’s a Station Favorite

When you hear a track drop on HouseNationRadio.fm and the room vibrates with recognition, chances are it's a Toolroom release. Since its founding in 2003 by Mark Knight and his brother Stuart, Toolroom Records has become more than just a label—it’s part of the backbone of modern house and tech-house. Origins & the Sound In its earliest days, Toolroom carved a niche doing things the “DJ way”—records made by DJs, […]

todaySeptember 13, 2025 8

News

From Underground to Global: Why House Music Is Surging Right Now

House music is on fire right now—fastest-growing genre level fire. Across streaming platforms, festivals, social media, and club culture, it’s carving out more space than ever before. Let’s break down what’s behind the upward surge—and what it means if you live and breathe house. What’s Fueling the Rise 1. Screens & Clips Increase ReachShort video platforms like TikTok are pushing house tracks out globally in seconds. A 30-second clip, a […]

todaySeptember 13, 2025 9

Events

Paradise Los Angeles: Jamie Jones, Ibiza Vibes & A Night at The Dock

Get ready, LA—Framework is bringing the heat this fall with Paradise Los Angeles, a party promising all the energy, sun-drenched rhythms, and groove of Ibiza—except this time under the Californian sky. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 25, 2025, and head to The Dock at the Historic Sears Building to soak it all in. Who’s On Deck The headliner for the night is Jamie Jones, whose signature blend of house […]

todaySeptember 13, 2025 11

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