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The History of Techno: From Detroit Warehouses to Today
Techno was born in 1980s Detroit from synth-pop, house, electro, and funk, then conquered Europe and splintered into subgenres from acid to dub techno. Here is the full story.
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Why Is Vinyl Coming Back? Cassette Culture and the Collectors Driving It
Physical formats survived streaming, then found a second life. Here's who buys them and why.
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Eight Delhi Artists, One List: What Beatportal's Roundup Gets Right — and Skips
A new Beatportal feature rounds up eight Delhi artists shaping Indian electronic music. The picks hold up. The framing deserves a second look.
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How Streaming Changed the Music Industry: Royalties and Playlists Explained
The switch from owning records to renting access rewired who gets paid, how much, and who decides what you hear.
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How Music Awards Shows Actually Work
Eligibility windows, voting bodies and the quiet campaigning that decides who lifts the trophy.
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How to Survive a Festival in the Rain
Gear, layers and attitude adjustments for the muddiest weekends on the calendar.
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Apple Music Grabs Head Trip, But What Does the Livestream Race Actually Buy Dance Fans?
Goldenvoice now splits its festivals across three streaming services. The deals pile up faster than the answers about what viewers really get.