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The "no-phone" movement has reached a mainstream tipping point in 2026, with major global clubs and DJs shifting from "phone-discouraged" to "phone-ban" policies to reclaim dance floor energy and artist-audience connection.
Industry analysts MIDiA Research and production platform Splice have identified Afro House as the “Sound of 2026.” The designation reflects growing global demand for rhythm-driven house music rooted in African percussion and club-oriented groove structures.
Purple Disco Machine released a 3LP compilation on March 6, 2026, as part of Defected's House Masters series. This is a big moment for the German producer. The album shows his whole sound in one package from classic remixes like his version of Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" to brand new tracks. If you're a DJ building your collection or just want to understand what makes great house music, this album is required listening.
Kristin Velvet returns to Mother Recordings with a new remix of “Feel Blessed,” bringing her signature drum-driven house approach to the label’s catalog. The release reinforces the imprint’s ongoing focus on DJ-ready club tools.
David Guetta and Hypaton have released “Walked Away”. The single is available now as a two track package on Apple Music, with an official visualizer on YouTube.
With the next Bandcamp Friday scheduled for March 6, house labels have a narrow window to optimise releases, catalogue positioning, and visibility.
A rare release that is explicitly built for gradual, DJ-friendly tension, with both a full version and a radio edit officially available
Bloomberg just declared the dance floor is "disappearing in a sea of phones." From no-phone policies to festivals dropping lineups entirely, the house music underground is fighting back against spectacle culture. Here's what's really happening.
From Womb's subterranean soundscapes to Contact's raw concrete chambers, Tokyo has evolved into Asia's epicenter for deep house, minimal techno, and avant-garde electronic music. We explore the clubs, DJs, and cultural shift redefining Japan's nightlife.
Asia's festival calendar is booming with house music events across Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand.
Honey Dijon announces a new Ibiza residency at Chinois for summer 2025.
Black Coffee returns to Hï Ibiza with an extended Saturday residency for summer 2025.