6000-capacity Bangkok “hyperclub” FVTURE to open in December
The new club is fitted out with the first-ever L2 and L2D L-Acoustics system in Asia. Opening in December, the FVTURE venue purports to be the first club in Asia of its size and is described as “the most technologically adventurous venue in the region”. Set up by Victor and Michele Vang, with music direction from […]
A State of Trance 2026 full line-up announced
A State of Trance has announced the full line-up for its 25th anniversary edition, taking place on 27th and 28th February, 2026. Joining Armin van Buuren for his festival in Rotterdam are the likes of Oliver Heldens, Maddix, Cosmic Gate, Rank 1, Hannah Laing, Aly & Fila, John O’Callaghan, Mauro Picotto and Laura van Dam. […]
Rock Musicians Who Died This Year
By Carlos Passage JanuaryJohn Sykes (Whitesnake guitarist)Marianne Faithfull (one of the British Invasion singers) FebruaryRick Buckler (British drummer for the 1970s band The Jam)David Johannsen (The New York Dolls) MarchJoey Molland (guitarist for the 1960s and 1970s band Badfinger)Les Binks (one of the drummers for Judas Priest) AprilClem Burke (Blondie drummer) MayDaniel Williams (drummer for […]
Nacho Acero and Fruko Get the World Dancing with the Return of the Iconic “Cachondea”
Medellin/Colombia-born singer Nacho Acero presents his latest release: the remake of “Cachondea,” one of the genre’s most iconic songs, originally by Joe De Cuba. Fruko later debuted it in the 1990s, and now returns with renewed strength in Nacho’s voice, produced by Orlando Libreros and featuring salsa legend Fruko. With this effort, Nacho Acero marks […]
Armin van Buuren and KI/KI announce debut collaborative single, ‘Put Your Bassline’
“’Put Your Bassline’ captures that balance of something driving and direct, but with both our identities in it,” said van Buuren. Armin van Buuren and KI/KI have teamed up for their first collaborative single. Landing on 24th October, ‘Put Your Bassline’ has been created as the “official anthem” to this year’s AMF festival, where the […]
J Balvin, Steve Aoki, Nervo and more artists confirmed for Dubai’s Untold Festival
By Carlos Passage Chief Editor in Latin America UNTOLD Dubai levels up from November 6 to 9, with international artists such as J Balvin, YUNGBLUD, Saweetie, Swae Lee, and DJs Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Axwell, MEDUZA, Steve Aoki, and Alan Walker performing on five stages. For four days and four nights, Dubai Parks and […]
Daft Punk’s ‘Human After All Remixes’ set for first-ever vinyl release
The duo’s third album was originally produced in just six weeks. Daft Punk are marking the 20th anniversary of ‘Human After All’ with the first-ever vinyl release of its accompanying remix LP. The duo’s third album — which was produced in just six weeks — was originally released in March 2005, with a special remix […]
The Latin Recording Academy announced its first roster of performers for the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards
By Carlos Passage The Latin GRAMMYs® will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 13 The Latin Recording Academy® announced its first roster of performers for the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®. The lineup includes current nominees Pepe Aguilar, Aitana, Ivan Cornejo, DannyLux, Gloria Estefan, Kakalo, Carín León, […]
Best Latin Hip Hop/Rap Album 2025: La Etnnia from Colombia with “La Trinidad”
More than a comeback, it’s a manifesto. La Etnnia, the iconic Colombian rap group, returns to the scene with La Trinidad, their twelfth album in over 30 years. In times when hip hop is seeking its place in the global conversation, this new work reaffirms what many of us already knew: the neighborhood never went […]
I Color Radio Special Coverage: Tomorrow Land Brasil 2025
Tomorrowland Brazil 2025 with our correspondents Alexander Ruiz and Mary Garcia. October 10-12, 2025, at the Parque Maeda in Itu, São Paulo.
