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Anjunadeep: From Deep House Imprint to Global Destination Community

From a side project of Above & Beyond to one of the most recognised independent electronic music labels, Anjunadeep has spent two decades building something unusual. In 2025 and 2026, they've sold out events at the Burj Al Arab beach in Dubai, on the Albanian coast, and at golf resorts in Bangalore, India. Behind this lies a combination of musical evolution and destination-focused event strategy. This piece examines how Anjunadeep turned music into scenery, and listeners into a community.

Maya Lin•March 14, 2026

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Jamback: A House Producer Quietly Gaining Attention in 2026

Several DJs have begun featuring tracks by Jamback in recent club sets, placing the producer among a group of emerging names receiving increased attention in the house music circuit this year. His track "Positive" on CircoLoco Records just made Beatport history as the longest-running #1 track of all time across all genres, while DJ Mag named him one of their "Artists to Watch" for 2026. With support from Chris Stussy, Marco Carola, and Jamie Jones, Jamback's deep tech and minimal house sound is dominating dancefloors worldwide.

Maya Lin•March 13, 2026

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“No Phone” Policies Are Appearing at Major DJ Events and Clubs in 2026

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.

Maya Lin•March 12, 2026

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Afro House Named “Sound of 2026” by MIDiA Research and Splice

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.

Maya Lin•March 11, 2026

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Purple Disco Machine Featured on Defected Records House Masters Series

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.

Maya Lin•March 10, 2026

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Kristin Velvet Delivers a Club-Focused Remix of “Feel Blessed” for Mother Recordings

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.

Maya Lin•March 8, 2026

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David Guetta and Hypaton “Walked Away” is out: release date, package details, and official links

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.

Maya Lin•March 4, 2026

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Bandcamp Friday Returns on March 6, 2026: A Practical Release & Promo Checklist for House Labels

With the next Bandcamp Friday scheduled for March 6, house labels have a narrow window to optimise releases, catalogue positioning, and visibility.

Maya Lin•March 2, 2026

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deadmau5 is back in long-form mode: “Science” (feat. Stevie Appleton) lands via mau5trap

A rare release that is explicitly built for gradual, DJ-friendly tension, with both a full version and a radio edit officially available

Maya Lin•February 27, 2026

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Are Phones Killing the Dance Floor? How Club Culture Is Losing Its Soul in 2026

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.

Marco Solis•February 25, 2026

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Tokyo After Dark: Inside Japan's Underground House Revolution

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.

Maya Lin•February 24, 2026

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House Scenes in Taiwan, Japan & Thailand (2025)

Asia's festival calendar is booming with house music events across Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand.

Marco Solis•July 25, 2025

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