DJ performing for crowd in nightclub, warm orange lighting. DJ performing for crowd in nightclub, warm orange lighting.

How Algorithms and “Sameness Fatigue” Are Hollowing Out Electronic Music

While the electronic music industry boasts record revenues in 2025, a crisis of "sameness fatigue" driven by algorithmic curation and risk-averse booking is hollowing out the culture's…
byNJ Bigornia
Underworld performs live at Boiler Room, with one member holding a microphone aloft amidst a cheering crowd and smoky atmosphere, while the other DJ mixes at a console. - midnightrebels.com Underworld performs live at Boiler Room, with one member holding a microphone aloft amidst a cheering crowd and smoky atmosphere, while the other DJ mixes at a console. - midnightrebels.com

Underworld at Boiler Room: Proving Rave Culture Has No Age Limit

byIvan Tizon

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How Afro House and Brazilian Funk Are Reshaping Music in 2026

byDrei Cua
January 7, 2026
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Bloghouse Returns: Inside the Dirty Electro Comeback and Gen Z’s Obsession

byJared Celemin
January 4, 2026
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The 2026 Vibe Shift: Why The Dancefloor Is Getting Faster, Harder, and Weirdly Fictional

byNJ Bigornia
January 1, 2026
Boiler Room crowd with DJ performing for ecstatic fans. Boiler Room crowd with DJ performing for ecstatic fans.

140 BPM Is the New 128: Why Techno Is Getting Faster

byIvan Tizon
December 21, 2025
"Dub Dystopia Vol. I" album art featuring featured producers and logo. "Dub Dystopia Vol. I" album art featuring featured producers and logo.

Exploring ‘Dub Dystopia’: A Fusion of Filipino Heritage and Bass Music

byDaniel Alexis
December 15, 2025
Female DJ pointing in crowded, smoky club with Pioneer decks. Female DJ pointing in crowded, smoky club with Pioneer decks.

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byIvan Tizon
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Modern DJ Career Trends 2026: The Grift Behind the Booth 

byIvan Tizon
January 5, 2026
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The ‘Sparkler Ritual’ is Nightlife’s Tackiest—and Deadliest—Gimmick

byDaniel Alexis
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DJ with headphones in a club with turquoise lighting. DJ with headphones in a club with turquoise lighting.

Is Crowd Reading Dead? The Truth About Mainstage Festival Sets vs. Club Gigs

byDaniel Alexis
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8 Ways DJs and Producers Can Use AI Without Harming the Industry

byFlorence Amoroso
January 6, 2026
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Immersive Audio & The Death of Stereo: The 4D Sound Revolution

byFlorence Amoroso
January 5, 2026
Meta headquarters exterior view at dusk. Meta headquarters exterior view at dusk.

Facebook’s Two-Link Limit: The End of Free Reach for Musicians

byNJ Bigornia
December 28, 2025
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Why Audio Imperfection is the New Standard for Professional Mixing

byFlorence Amoroso
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Native Instruments Absynth 5 synthesizer, virtual instrument for music production. Native Instruments Absynth 5 synthesizer, virtual instrument for music production.

Absynth 6 Released: New Features, MPE Support, and Pricing

byFlorence Amoroso
December 11, 2025
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The Fake DJ Blueprint: How Scammers Are Generating Tracks, Automixing Sets, and Taking the Credit

byFlorence Amoroso
December 9, 2025