RPM Meets BPM on Charlotte de Witte’s ‘Formula’ EP [LISTEN]

Charlotte de Witte is an undisputed, driving force in techno and the DJ/producer’s newly released three-track EP demonstrates her pedal-to-the-floor ambition with expert flair. The Formula EP, out now on Charlotte’s own KNTXT label, exists in a space where RPM meets BPM. By bringing the exhilarating world of motorsports directly into the mix, she cultivates …

2021 Edition of The BPM Festival: Costa Rica Officially Postponed Due to COVID-19

Organizers of The BPM Festival: Costa Rica have officially pulled the plug on the event’s 2021 edition. Originally scheduled for March 3-7, 2021, the fest has now been postponed to January 12-18, 2022. Citing the impact of COVID-19, they shared an official statement in which they note that they worked tirelessly with the Costa Rican government, but …

Tune into all-female virtual festival, bpm EMPOWERED featuring REZZ, Nervo, Alison Wonderland, and more – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Dec 12, 2020 SiriusXM’s BPM is recognizing dance music’s powerhouse women this weekend thanks to their brand new bpm EMPOWERED Virtual Festival. Highlighting an exclusively female lineup of hosts, artist performances, and DJs, the inaugural event marks BPM’s first all-women dance-music focused festival and begins December 12 at 11 a.m. EST. Featured …

Ever wonder why dubstep is produced in 140 bpm? Skream has the answer

Dubstep originated in the early- to mid-2000s, pioneered by artists like Hatcha, Loefah, Kode9, Skream, Benga, Coki, and labels like Big Apple and Tempa. Early on, it was pushed heavily by pirate radio stations like RinseFM, which has since become instrumental in the rise of the genre, as well as BBC Radio 1. It began …

The BPM Festival Announces Ibiza Opening Events In Collaboration With IMS

The BPM Festival has announced its much-anticipated return for 2021 with a trailblazing array of events set to take place in Ibiza in collaboration with IMS and Pollen. After a highly successful Costa Rican edition back in January, the house and techno institution is back with its first major announcement for next year. Spanning three days, the shows will not only …