Guardian Music — The German electro enforcer and Bugged Out! regular empties the contents of his psychic record bagThe track I'll be opening my next DJ set with SCNTST: Untitled He's a 17-year-old kid who I just signed. He still lives at his parents' house near Munic... more info

Guardian Music — DJ Mehdi, who has died aged 34 in a fall at his home, was a gifted club DJ and music producer, who rose to international prominence after he signed to the Paris record label Ed Banger. His album Lucky Boy (2006) – the title reflecting his character... more info

Altsounds — *#1 Hit *is the second single to come from the new *Spank Rock* album 'Everything is Boring and Everyone Is A Fucking Liar'. The sometime controversial Portland resident releases this as a follow up to 'Energy'. His new album is released on Boys N... more info

Guardian Music — Erol Alkan & Boys Noize Feat Jarvis CockerAvalanche (Terminal Velocity) (Phantasy)This candidate for collaboration of the year isn't a cover of Leonard Cohen's original Avalanche per se, more a thoughtful appropriation (approved by Len himself) that ... more info

Altsounds — *Electric Zoo: New York's Electronic Music Festival* is the critically acclaimed and fan-adored festival taking place September 2, 3, 4, on Randall's Island Park, headlined by electronic music superstars - *Tiësto, David Guetta* and *Armin ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The first rule of the Do-Over is that you don't talk about the Do-Over.The first rule of the Do-Over is that you don't talk about the Do-Over. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A live review of the legendary DJ Quik spinning at the Do-Over more info

NME — Hear Pulp man's contribution to Boys Noize and Erol Alkan's new single on NME.COM more info

Altsounds — *Kool Disco MC Spank* *Rock* aka *Naeem* *Juwan* plays his first UK show of the year at The Nest in East London. Backed by *XXXchange*'s new project *Win Win*, the night will see Spank Rock play tracks from his debut album *Yoyoyoyoyo *and his eagerl... more info

Guardian Music — After five years, hip-hop mavericks Spank Rock are back with this Can-sampling taster from their brilliantly titled second albumIt's been more than five years since Spank Rock – fronted by MC Spank Rock, aka Naeem Juwan – released their debut alb... more info