Resident Advisor (RA)

Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is a digital magazine and community hub focused on electronic music, artists, and events from around the world. RA merges top-notch articles and video content with event listings, directories, and various industry resources, forming a comprehensive platform that serves more than 3.5 million readers each month. Its diverse audience includes music enthusiasts, club patrons, DJs, producers, venue operators, promoters, and record labels, making RA a vital contributor to the global electronic music scene.

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Berghain relaunches in-house Ostgut Ton label after four-year hiatus

1 week ago | ra.co | Michael Lawson

Out today, VA compilation Klubnacht 01 marks the label's 20th anniversary. Ostgut Ton is back after a four-year hiatus. Out today, May 30th, Klubnacht 01 is a VA compilation featuring Efdemin, Fadi Mohem, Steffi, Verraco, GiGi FM, Quelza and more. It marks the 20th anniversary of Berghain's in house label. Founded in 2005, Ostgut Ton is one of the 21st century's most influential house and techno outlets. Its last release was 2021's Fünfzehn + 1.
Pitchfork Music Festival London adds Los Thuthanaka, James K for 2025

1 week ago | ra.co | Michael Lawson

The multi-venue event takes place across the UK capital this November. Pitchfork Music Festival London has added more names for 2025. James K, Nala Sinephro, Beatrice Dillon, Los Thuthanaka and Maria Somerville are among the new additions, joining the likes of Erika de Casier, Nick León and Oklou who were announced last month. The full lineup is TBA. Pitchfork Music Festival returns to the UK capital from November 4th through 8th.
Optimo's JD Twitch pulls out of UK festival Watching Trees

1 week ago | ra.co | Michael Lawson

PublishedThu, May 29, 2025, 14:15The Wiltshire event, run by Optimo and The Ransom Note, takes place this weekend. Optimo's JD Twitch will no longer perform at this year's edition of Watching Trees. The Scottish DJ broke the news in a newsletter sent to festival attendees today, May 29th, in which he described having to cancel as devastating. "I was admitted to hospital last week for some tests," he said.
'Not a single euro to KKR': Sónar further addresses ownership concerns

1 week ago | ra.co | Michael Lawson

PublishedThu, 29 May 2025, 13:15The Barcelona festival also pledged to make a donation to NGOs working to help those in Gaza. Sónar has further addressed concerns around ownership of the Barcelona festival.
London festival Junction 2 finalises 2025 lineup with DJ Koze, Midland

1 week ago | ra.co | Michael Lawson

The three-dayer returns to Boston Manor Park in July. The full Junction 2 lineup has been revealed. The West London festival has added the likes of DJ Koze, Midland and Christian Löffler for 2025. 2ManyDJs and Palms Trax will also go back-to-back, as will Adiel and Quest. They join BASHKKA, D. Tiffany and dozens more who were announced earlier in the year. The three-dayer returns to Boston Manor Park in Brentford from July 25th through 27th.
New York City Council passes resolution endorsing Living Wage for Musicians Act

1 week ago | ra.co | Michael Lawson

Musicians' union UMAW described it as a "big step forward."New York City Council has passed a new resolution calling for fair pay for artists in music streaming. Passed yesterday, May 28th, Resolution 368 calls on Congress to pass the Living Wage for Musicians Act, which would create a new streaming royalty paid directly to artists.
Bassiani cofounder Tato Getia leaves Georgia following home raid

1 week ago | ra.co | Michael Lawson

PublishedWed, May 28, 2025, 13:30Getia and his partner have moved to Lisbon "to ensure a safe and peaceful birth" for their child. The cofounder of Tbilisi club Bassiani has left the country after his family home was raided by Georgian police last month. Tato Getia broke the news on Instagram yesterday, May 27th, revealing that he has moved to Lisbon with his wife "to ensure a safe and peaceful birth" for their child. "First, I want to be clear that this wasn't out of fear," the post read.
Heading to Barcelona in June? Here's a guide to the best parties

1 week ago | ra.co | Michael Lawson

Dresden, Rhadoo, dj sweet6teen and The Exaltics are among the hundreds of artists headed for Catalonia next month. Sónar week in Barcelona is an enduring fixture of the global clubbing calendar. While this year's edition of the festival proper has sparked calls for boycott and divestment, there remains a plethora of parties taking place in bars and clubs across the city from June 11th through 15th. Here's a curated selection of standout events for your consideration.
UK synthesiser company Analogue Solutions announces AS Vocoder

1 week ago | ra.co | Nick Taylor

PublishedWed, May 28, 2025, 08:30The new instrument evokes classic analogue vocoders of the '70s. UK-based synthesiser company Analogue Solutions has announced details of an upcoming vocoder. The fully analogue 12-band unit will be available as a standalone instrument or as an expansion module for its Colossus synthesiser. Each of the vocoder's 12 filter bands is equipped with an envelope follower for analysing the spectral content of an input signal.
RA to host DJ Heartstring, Verraco, WOST at Colombia's Baum Festival

1 week ago | ra.co | Katie Thomas

PublishedTue, May 27, 2025, 17:45On Sunday, June 1st, we'll co-host a stage with Live From Earth. Resident Advisor is hosting a stage at Baum Festival for the second year. On Saturday, May 31st, we'll host sets from DJ Heartstring, southstar, Diffrent, Felinah, Venus, Pegassi, Julian Muller and Luzkan. On Sunday, June 1st, we'll co-host the stage with Berlin collective Live From Earth.