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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 10 1

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 13

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 12

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 18

DJ / Producers

Layton Giordani’s MADMINDS: A Bold New Label & Club Weapon “When It Kicks”

Layton Giordani, the New York-based DJ and producer known for driving energy behind the decks, has taken a big leap: launching his very own label called MADMINDS. To mark its debut, he’s teamed up with house legend Green Velvet for the single “When It Kicks.” The track isn’t just an opening statement—it’s a club-facing anthem made to hit hard. Giordani described MADMINDS as “a house and techno label at heart, […]

todaySeptember 12, 2025 12

News

AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X Review: A Refined Classic Meets the Future of DJing

AlphaTheta’s latest flagship, the CDJ-3000X, builds on the rock-solid foundations of the classic CDJ-3000, introducing cloud integration, refined hardware, and a slicker user experience. If you’re navigating the pro-DJ landscape, here’s what this next-gen deck brings to the table. Sleek Connectivity & Cloud-Based Music Access Say goodbye to LAN cables—or at least, fewer of them. The CDJ-3000X includes built-in Wi-Fi and NFC capabilities, giving you seamless access to your cloud […]

todaySeptember 10, 2025 21 1

DJ / Producers

Hatiras Returns with “Hypnotized”—A Club Anthem Reborn

Toronto’s own rhythmic wizard, Hatiras, has reclaimed his old-school rave roots with a powerful new single, “Hypnotized,” released on Toolroom Records. The track channels the energy and drive that made his early world-famous smash, Spaced Invader, such a dancefloor favorite—and puts it into modern focus. Originally known for soundtracking the North American rave scene, Hatiras first broke through with Spaced Invaderaround the millennium. Now, he’s back with a track built […]

todaySeptember 7, 2025 12 2

Lifestyle

The definitive guide to Chicago’s best record shops

As festival season rapidly rolls in, we’re constantly being reminded of the continuing lack of diversity on our lineups. With a recent study indicating 86 per cent of the lineups of 12 major music festivals last year including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and Creamfields were male, it seems that the ears at the top are still unwilling to break up the boys club that makes up our live music industry. […]

todaySeptember 2, 2025 38

News

Spotify Introduces “Messages”: A Seamless Way to Share Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks

Spotify is launching a powerful new feature called Messages, designed to make sharing the content you love with friends and family quicker and more personal. Over the years, musical recommendations have become a central part of the Spotify experience—friends and family pass along the songs, podcasts, and audiobooks they're excited about millions of times per month. Now, Spotify is giving users a dedicated space within the app to make those […]

todayAugust 29, 2025 28

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