NEWS FROM INSIDE THE ELECTRONIC
DANCE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Welcome to the weekly INDUSTRY INSIDER – created by IMS and RECORD OF THE DAY. We've teamed up to create a digest of global electronic industry news, across the full spectrum of the genre, to help you get straight to the stories that matter. INDUSTRY INSIDER will follow the template of Record of the Day but focus on what’s relevant for this genre and demographic…
BEN TURNER
Co-Founder, International Music Summit
Pete Tong's Essential New Tune
Let's Go
Tri/xon & Aunty Rayzor
Innervisions
out now
Comment
"Dixon and Trikk have joined forces on a brand new project, Tri/xon, with their debut single landing via the iconic Innervisions, who are celebrating 20 years this year. To mark the anniversary, Innervisions are rolling out a series of global events, including a 24-hour takeover of fabric in London this November and is also going to be doing The Loft at ADE. Dixon, of course, is one of the partners who runs Innervisions. Trikk is one of their main artists. So it's pretty special that these two have got together. This week's ENT, 'Let's Go' from Tri/xon featuring Aunty Rayzor."
This week's featured Essential New Tune was featured in last week’s Friday show on BBC Radio 1. Listen again and forward to 33.17 here. 
Contact
Label: Innervisions
Management: Telma Rodrigues
Publishing: Michael Quack, Innervisions
Radio: Indigo Wallis, Your Army
Club: Olivia Ward, Your Army
Online & TV: Telma Rodrigues & Michael Quack, Innervisions
Live Agents: Dominik Ceylan
14 Oct 2025
News and Features
  • Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) issued a statement on the Government’s “Cheers to Change” licensing consultation announcement. (RotD)  
  • Ireland has outlined plans for a permanent basic income scheme for artists. (Gov.ie) The 2026 budget also doubles the funding for the country's Grassroots Music Venue Support scheme to €1m next year. 
  • Believe announced the launch of Believe Music Publishing, with Chris Meehan named as CEO. He joined Believe after its acquisition of Sentric, which he founded in 2006. (RotD) 
  • Rüfüs Du Sol (Live Act), Chase & Status (D&B), Amelie Lens (Hard Techno), Kerri Chandler (House), Miss Monique (Progressive/Melodic House), Olive F (Newcomer) and more win at 2025 DJ Awards. (Billboard) 
Digital
  • SoundCloud announced features like playlists based on the likes of friends or followed artists, an automated list that compiles all the tracks your friends are enjoying, suggested follows, and more. (TechCrunch) 
  • Music platform Nina Protocol has launched Community Revenue Share, a system that pays fans directly when they help artists sell music. (RotD)  
  • How to win the new attention economy with Spotify ads. (Campaign) 
  • Beatport talks open formats and why DJs are ‘more genre-fluid’. (MusicAlly) 
Live
  • Ultra Miami has shared the Phase 1 announcement for its 2026 edition. Amelie Lens, Sara Landry, Carl Cox are among the artists performing. (DJ Mag) 
  • Untold Dubai adds Axwell, MEDUZA, J Balvin, more to 2025 line-up. (DJ Mag) 
Comment, Opinion and Analysis
  • Vevo released its report “Fandom = Cultural Currency”, which explores how the passion of music fandom turns into impact and purchasing power. (Vevo) Insights reveal how fan behaviors and attitudes create wider cultural moments and lasting economic impact. 
  • A Luminate report reveals how brands can apply a “moneyball” approach to music partnerships – using data, not just instinct, to identify artists who align with their products and audiences. (RotD) 
  • The future of music streaming: Change or be changed (Midia) 
Tech
  • AlphaTheta will be back at the ADE Lab for the whole of the festival, hosting events there and in 3 other locations. (RotD) 
  • Native Instruments unveils new two-channel controller, Traktor MX2. (RA) 
  • Whether you’re in the market for some new software or want to upgrade your studio — here are some of the biggest recent releases from the world of tech. (Mixmag) 
Beatport
  • From Clubs to Corner Shops: The Rise of Pop-Up Raves (Beatportal)
  • Playlist of the Week: MPH (Beatportal)
  • Amnesia Ibiza: 12 Artists Reveal Their 2025 Closing Party Anthems (Beatportal)
  • Label of the Month: Timedance (Beatportal)
  • Easily Share Your Chart Position with the Beatport app (Beatportal)
  • Artist of the Month: Goldie (Beatportal)
  • What is the best audio format for DJs? (Beatportal)
Clubs
  • Tbilisi club Tbili Orgia is closing after four years in business. The venue will continue to operate its in-house record label and radio show on Mutant Radio. (RA)  
  • Bristol venue The Underground to close in 2026. (RA) 
  • Amsterdam’s A’DAM Tower has introduced a no phones on the dancefloor policy across both its event spaces. (Mixmag) 
  • Leeds venue Freedom Mills has announced that it will close at the end of November. (Mixmag) 
Deals
  • Minds On Fire signs global admin deal with Sony Music Publishing. (MW) 
Streams & Podcasts
  • RA.1008 Enzo Siragusa (RA)
  • Colyn b2b Sainte Vie - Maxa x Mayan Warrior Link up - Burning Man 2025 (Colyn) 
  • Josh Baker DJ Set live at FUSE Open Air, London (DJ Mag) 
  • Deborah De Luca from Pyramid at Amnesia Ibiza (DJ Mag) 
  • HoneyLuv B2B TSHA live from ANTS at Ushuaïa Ibiza (DJ Mag) 
  • CamelPhat live from a yacht in Ibiza 2025 (CamelPhat) 
Artist and Music Features
  • As The End prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Layo Paskin explains why the spirit of the legendary venue can still be felt within London's club scene. (Mixmag)  
  • Adding to an already tumultuous year, Sonar festival is suddenly getting new leadership—and highlighting the risks of culture engaging with investment capital. (FirstFloor) 
  • ADE 2025: Key events & highlights for this years’ edition of Amsterdam Dance Event (WeRaveYou) 
  • Sigma discuss going independent, new album ‘DAY ONE’, working with Dizzee Rascal and more! (YourEDM) 
  • Fatboy Slim's famous gig on Brighton beach cemented his love for the city he calls home. (BBC) 
  • Tectonic Recordings: 20 years at dubstep's cutting edge. (DJ Mag) 
  • Batu talks about ten years of his wildly influential label, Timedance. (RA) 
  • Inside Fred again..’s 10 shows in 10 cities in 10 weeks run. (Billboard) 
  • Inside Indo Warehouse’s mission to turn the Indo House genre into a global movement. (Billboard) 
  • Frost Children talk about their new album fate and hard electro being underrated. (Dazed) 
  • Blawan: changing tracks (DJ Mag) 
  • The Art of Production: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith (RA) 
  • In the studio with: gyrofield (DJ Mag) 
  • The Mix 078: JASSS (Mixmag) 
  • Recognise 093: Quartz (DJ Mag)
  • #MyRecordBag – Mark Knight’s current set essentials (909Originals) 
  • 5 financial lessons for touring DJs, from the finance team behind your favourite artists. (EDM) 
Artist News
  • Czech DJ, producer, promoter and label head DJ Tráva - AKA Petr Votava - has died, aged 60. (Mixmag) 
  • Matt Tolfrey, influential artist and Leftroom founder, has died aged 44. (RA) 
  • Louna Sbou, founder and CEO of Berlin-based BIPOC arts collective and venue Oyoun, has been released from prison in Israel following her detainment by naval forces that intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla. (DJ Mag) 
  • Fatboy Slim-funded DJ workshops for mental health programme to continue. (DJ Mag) 
  • Seth Troxler has revealed roughly 6,000 of his record collection was left 'completely underwater' during flooding due to Tropical Storm Alice. (RA) 
  • Underworld announce ‘Born Slippy (Nuxx)’ 30th anniversary vinyl and Brixton Academy shows. (DJ Mag) 
  • Pete Tong will bring his Ibiza Classics show to the Audley End Estate in Essex on 8 August 2026. (LondonPost) 
  • Paul Kalkbrenner shares first album in seven years, ‘The Essence’. (DJ Mag) 
  • Kraftwerk have added two UK shows to their 2026 Multimedia tour due to “exceptional demand”. (DJ Mag) 
  • The 10th anniversary of Avicii’s ‘Stories’ album is being commemorated with a free pop-up event in Stockholm. (DJ Mag) 
  • The Chainsmokers announce new EP, 'Breathe'. (EDM) 
Recent newsletters

07 Oct 2025

Dancing (Samm Remix) - Grigoré, Serve Cold & Jaguar Jaguar
"Grigoré has risen to success producing and DJing across house and techno spheres, quickly earning the respect from world class...

30 Sep 2025

Cloudy Eyes (Dance Tonight) (feat. Jesse Boykins III) - Řezník
"This week's ENT comes from the fourth member of Keinemusik, Řezník, as he presents 'Cloudy Eyes (Dance Tonight)', with the...

23 Sep 2025

Not Gonna Be Your Boo - Cloonee feat. Robin S
"Cloonee returns with 'Not Gonna Be Your Boo' featuring Robin S. A weapon in the sets of Josh Baker, Chris...

16 Sep 2025

Act The Fool - Luch & Liva K
"This week's ENT comes from a prolific young Mexican producer now residing in Miami called Luch. I've been addicted to...

09 Sep 2025

If U Ever - Konvex, Meloko, Garla
"Each and every week when we do this, the ENT is all about digging deep and finding a really, really...

02 Sep 2025

Hold On, Let Go - ANOTR ft. Wayne Snow & 3DDY
"This actually dropped last Friday, and I played it on the show, but as it sounded so damn splendid, I...

About IMS

IMS: International Music Summit is a global educational and motivational thought-leadership platform dedicated to the continued development of electronic music primarily through the presentation of global summits for the industry. 

About Beatport

Beatport is the worldwide home of music for DJs, producers, and their fans. Founded in 2004, the Beatport family of companies includes Beatport, the preeminent store for electronic music DJs, Beatsource for the open-format DJ community, and Loopmasters, Loopcloud and Plugin Boutique for music producers. Follow us on Twitch, Facebook and Twitter, and Instagram.

About AFEM

AFEM: A global voice for electronic music; representing our culture and commerce. AFEM's membership spans all industry sectors, with over 250 company members across 25 countries, the organisation connects its worldwide membership to develop opportunities and enable change.

About ROTD

Record of the Day has produced a subscription-based daily publication for the music industry for over 21 years, featuring all the best news and comment, along with an editorially-chosen future hit. Sign up for a free trial here.
Submit your news stories here.
About Industry Insider | Get in contact | Privacy policy | Terms and conditions
Brought to you by: www.recordoftheday.com