SKATMAN DROPS HIS 'SELECTED BANGERS' LP ON DJ HELL'S DEEJAY GIGOLO IMPRINT

Berlin-based but globally-minded artist Skatman makes his debut on DJ Hell's iconic International Deejay Gigolo Records with Selected Bangers LP.

Conceived as a showcase of the most impactful tracks he produced over the past year, the album delivers exactly what its title promises: straight, no-compromise dancefloor bangers.

Navigating styles from peak-time house energy on Turn Up The Heat to old-school rave in Choose Your Destiny, through Italo disco and acid on Runaway Railway, and finally Baile Funk on Assim, Skatman channels chaos into precision-built club fire.

Selected Bangers LP will be released digital on November 21st and vinyl on December 12, 2025, in both vinyl and digital formats via International Deejay Gigolo Records.

IGLOOFEST EDMONTON ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR DEBUT 2026 EDITION

Featuring Alison Wonderland, Disclosure (DJ Det), deadmau5, TDJ + More

To Be Hosted in Fan Park @ ICE District
March 12–14, 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta

Ticket Pre Sale November 27 at 10:00AM MT
Tickets On Sale November 28 at 10:00AM MT
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OEG Sports & Entertainment, Multicolore, and Boodang Music Canada today announced that global electronic music powerhouses Alison Wonderland, Disclosure (DJ Set), and deadmau5 will headline the debut edition of Igloofest Edmonton, taking place March 12–14, 2026 in Fan Park @ ICE District.

Marking Igloofest’s first-ever appearance in Edmonton, the inaugural three-night event brings a towering lineup to the heart of ICE District - uniting internationally renowned artists with homegrown Canadian talent for an electrifying winter rave experience under the open sky.

Ticket pre-sale begins Thursday, November 27 at 10:00 AM MT, with general on-sale to follow on Friday, November 28 at 10:00 AM MT via the official Igloofest Edmonton website. Igloofest Edmonton is an 18+ event.

Opening Night with Alison Wonderland – Thursday, March 12

Known for her emotional intensity, cinematic bass sound, and global festival presence, Alison Wonderland will ignite Igloofest Edmonton’s debut night with a high-impact performance that sets the tone for the entire weekend.

A Signature Night with Disclosure – Friday, March 13

The legendary UK duo behind fan-favorite hits like “Latch” and “She’s Gone, Dance On” bring their signature fusion of garage, house, and club-driven energy to Edmonton. Fresh off their Igloofest Québec performance the week prior, Disclosure’s DJ set is poised to be one of the festival’s most anticipated highlights.

Closing Night with deadmau5 and TDJ – Saturday, March 14

Canada’s own electronic titan returns to home soil for a thunderous finale. A global icon with an unmistakable sound and commanding stage presence, deadmau5 will close Igloofest Edmonton’s first edition in unforgettable fashion.

Joining the final night is Québec’s trance-and-rave sensation TDJ. Known for her euphoric, nostalgia-laced productions and fast-growing international following, she brings an exhilarating blend of underground edge and emotional uplift to the closing lineup.

A First for Edmonton

Winter 2026 marks a historic milestone for Igloofest, as the iconic event expands beyond the province of Québec to bring its frosty magic across Canada. Renowned for transforming the coldest months of the year into a full-scale celebration of music, dance and community, the festival will now take place in four major Canadian cities.

For over 15 years, Igloofest has embraced winter in all its intensity. What began as a Montréal tradition has become a defining Canadian ritual, bringing massive crowds together in freezing temperatures to dance beneath the stars, united by the heat of electronic music and shared joy.
 

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Igloofest Edmonton is presented in partnership with National Bank, Fizz, Sapporo, Multicolore, (Avec) Courage, OEG Sports & Entertainment and Boodang Music Canada

FROM BRAZIL TO THE WORLD: NEW BEATPORT X ONERPM DOCUMENTARY PRESENTED BY MOCHAKK SPOTLIGHTS BRAZILIAN FUNK

The series also features Dennis DJ, Mu540, Mac Júlia and VHOOR, highlighting the artists shaping Brazilian Funk’s global rise

“Maybe you’ve heard it before, but what does it really mean? And where did it all start?”

- Mochakk

WORLDWIDE, 24 November 2025 - Brazilian Funk is making a powerful impact on the world stage. Born in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro in the late 1980s, the raw, street-born sound fused Miami bass with the realities of life in Brazil's favelas. Once dismissed by the mainstream, Brazilian Funk has become one of the country's most powerful cultural exports, shaping global dance music and inspiring artists far beyond Brazil's borders.

This April, Beatport, the world's largest DJ store and dance music platform, officially recognised Brazilian Funk as its own genre. To celebrate, Beatport and ONErpm are launching a new documentary series, Funk do Brasil with Mochakk. Presented by Mochakk, one of Brazil's fastest-rising DJs whose electrifying sets have been heavily inspired by Funk, the series explores three key hubs of contemporary Funk — Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte. Each episode dives into the music, its subgenres, and the culture surrounding it, from fashion to performance spaces and behind-the-scenes stories. For Mochakk, the project is deeply personal: a way to honor the music that shaped his homeland and support the scene that gave him his start. Joining Mochakk in the series are Mu540, Bonekinha Iraquiana, MC GW, DENNIS, MC Marsha, MC Duzinho do Cabaré, DJ Ramon Sucesso, VHOOR, Mac Júlia, and Gordão do PC, representing the artists at the forefront of driving Brazilian Funk onto the world stage.

This move cements the unique sound that has been emanating from the country for decades and finding its way onto dance floors worldwide. No longer hidden as a subcategory, Brazilian Funk now has dedicated charts and playlists, giving DJs, artists, and labels greater visibility on a global stage — a turning point for a sound once overlooked.

The series captures the urgency and vitality of a genre born in the margins that is now at the centre of the global electronic scene. For Beatport's worldwide community, it's more than an introduction to a sound; it's an invitation into the spirit of Brazil.

Mochakk (aka Pedro Maia) has emerged as one of Brazil’s foremost electronic music exports, captivating global audiences with his high-energy performances and genre-blending sound. He has headlined renowned venues like Circoloco Ibiza and major festivals such as Coachella, Time Warp, and Primavera Sound, steadily building his reputation as one of the most dynamic acts in electronic music. In 2023, he released the breakout single “Jealous” with Circoloco Records and joined the prestigious DC-10 family as a resident.

His signature event series, Mochakk Calling, has sold out iconic venues in Miami, São Paulo, London, Lisbon, and New York. In 2025, the brand reached a new milestone with the inaugural Mochakk Calling Festival in Malta, which took place July 26–27.

Continuing his global momentum, Mochakk released the From the Stars EP on Ninja Tune in 2025, showcasing his evolving sonic palette. That same year, he closed the mainstage at Sónar by Day, brought Mochakk Calling events back to NYC and Miami, and hosted a vibrant Tricks & Tracks pop-up on Venice Beach. He also made a debut appearance at Glastonbury and was featured on the cover of NOTION Magazine.

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