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Beyoncé, The Weeknd and Dua Lipa set the tone for spring 2025: what is the whole world listening to?
April 2025 marked a powerful start to the new music season: several high-profile releases stormed the global charts at once, setting fresh trends in pop and dance music.
Beyoncé releases the album "Electric Queen", blending disco, house, and cyber R&B
The new project by Beyoncé is a return to the roots of club culture with elements of futuristic sound design. Critics are already calling the album a “manifesto of the post-internet diva,” while the music video for “Neon Empire” surpassed 20 million views within its first 24 hours.
The Weeknd — an unexpected funk comeback in the spirit of Prince
Abel Tesfaye delighted fans with the new EP “Velvet Lights”, inspired by the sound of the 1980s. The title track is already leading the Spot...
Eurovision: Winners of the Last 30 Years (1995–2024)
The international song contest “Eurovision” brings together millions of viewers around the world every year, offering a unique blend of music, culture, and spectacular showmanship. Since its founding in 1956, the contest has become a platform for artists seeking to represent their countries and win the hearts of a European audience.
On May 11, 2024, the final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Malmö, Sweden. The winner was the Swiss artist Nemo with the song “The Code”, scoring 591 points. This marked Switzerland’s third victory in the history of the contest, following previous wins in 1956 and 1988.
Nemo became the first openly non-binary performer to win Eurovision, a milestone event in the contest’s history. The song “The Cod...
8-bit: When Music Becomes Nostalgia
A new section dedicated to the iconic 8-bit style has appeared on Minatrix.FM! This music instantly transports us back to the era of the first game consoles and pixelated adventures.
8-bit is a genre inspired by the sound chips of classic consoles such as the NES, Commodore 64, and Game Boy. The technical limitations of these devices created a distinctive “bleepy” sound that has since become a true symbol of retrowave and geek culture.
Main features of 8-bit music:
Minimalistic yet vivid melodies;
Pulsating electronic rhythms;
Pure energy and the spirit of early video games;
A genuine sense of fun and freedom.
Today, 8-bit is experiencing a second life—tracks in this style are created both by retro enthusiasts and well-known musicians, who enrich it with modern ...
G-House: Street Music on Dancefloors Worldwide
G-House is rapidly capturing the attention of electronic music fans around the world. This powerful hybrid combines the deep beats of house music with the raw atmosphere of street rap, creating a unique sound full of attitude and energy.
The genre emerged in the early 2010s at the intersection of underground house and hip-hop culture. The pioneers of G-House are considered to be artists such as Amine Edge & DANCE, who were among the first to fuse heavy house beats with vocal styles inspired by American gangsta rap. Their experiments set the tone for an entire movement that quickly spread through clubs across Europe and the United States.
Key characteristics of G-House:
dark, driving basslines,
rap vocals, often with an old-school feel,
minimalist yet dense arrangements,
a rough...
Jump Up Is Back in Style: A New Wave of Popularity for Heavy Dancefloor Drum & Bass
The Jump Up style, once considered a niche branch of drum and bass music, is experiencing another surge in popularity. Dancefloors around the world are once again filled with its signature aggressive basslines, syncopated rhythms, and an infectious groove capable of “launching” anyone into motion.
Jump Up is a subgenre of drum and bass that emerged in the mid-1990s but truly came into its own during the 2000s. It is defined by heavy, “bouncy” basslines, hard-edged sound design, and often playful—sometimes even cartoonish—track moods. The Jump Up aesthetic can be heard in the sets of artists such as DJ Hazard, Sub Zero, Macky Gee, and Serum. Their tracks have long been rave anthems and are now gaining renewed relevance.
TikTok has also contributed to the ...
Funky Breaks — the return of groove to the dancefloors
In recent months, the Funky Breaks style has been gaining renewed popularity on the electronic music scene. This genre, blending old-school funk rhythms, broken beats, and the raw energy of breakbeat, is increasingly appearing in DJs’ setlists, at festivals, and in underground clubs.
Originally emerging in the 1990s as a branch of breakbeat, Funky Breaks is defined by its use of vintage samples, elements of 1970s funk, and rhythmic structures designed to quite literally get the dancefloor moving. The style absorbed the spirit of disco, early hip-hop, and big beat, creating a distinctive atmosphere of fun and high-energy groove.
In the 2020s, a new wave of interest in the genre has emerged. Young producers are drawing inspiration from pioneers such as Plump DJs, Freestylers, Krafty Ku...
Christ is Risen! Happy Easter!
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Пусть в каждом доме царят мир, любовь и гармония, а в сердце — вера в лучшее. Пасха напоминает нам о вечных ценностях: милосердии, единстве и свете, который побеждает тьму.
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Христос Воскресе!
С люб...
Linkin Park return with a new album and a new vocalist
After a seven-year creative hiatus, the legendary American band Linkin Park has officially returned to the stage with a new sound, a new vocalist, and a brand-new album. The band went through a deep crisis following the tragic death of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017, but today it is once again in the spotlight.
A new era with Emily Armstrong
In September 2024, the band introduced its new vocalist — Emily Armstrong, known for her work with the alternative rock band Dead Sara. Emily does not attempt to imitate Bennington’s style; instead, she brings fresh energy to Linkin Park’s sound, earning early praise from both fans and critics. Her voice fits confidently and emotionally into the band’s modern concept.
The album From Zero
On November 15, 2024, Linkin Park re...
MamaRika dedicated her new song to her parents: “It comes from the heart”
Ukrainian singer MamaRika has unveiled a new track filled with deep emotion and personal meaning. Released in April 2025, the song is dedicated to the artist’s parents and touches on themes of love, gratitude, and the bond between generations.
“This song is not just about mom and dad. It’s gratitude for strength, for faith, for everything I inherited from them. It comes straight from the heart,” the artist commented on her social media.
The song is accompanied by a warm, heartfelt music video featuring archival footage from MamaRika’s childhood, as well as fragments of family home videos. This creates a special atmosphere of nostalgia and sincerity that instantly resonates with listeners.
Fans are delighted
Fans have already called the song “one of the...
Electro Progressive: the energy of the future on the dancefloor
A New Surge of Progressive Electro — the Style Returns to the Top
The music world is once again feeling the vibrations of Electro Progressive — a genre that fuses the tension of progressive house with the sharp edge of electro. This style is experiencing a second wave of popularity thanks to new releases, festivals, and a new generation of producers rethinking the sound of the 2010s.
What Is Electro Progressive?
Electro Progressive is a hybrid of two movements:
Electro House — aggressive synthesis, punchy kicks, hard filter cuts
Progressive House — atmospheric transitions, melody, and gradual tension build-ups
The result is tracks with powerful drops, smooth buildups, and an epic, large-scale sound that fits perfectly on big stages and festival lineups.
How Do...
Moombahton: a dancefloor explosion at the intersection of reggaeton and electronic music
What Is Moombahton and Why Is Everyone Talking About It Again?
In recent months, dancefloors, streaming platforms, and TikTok have increasingly been filled with tracks featuring a warm Latin groove paired with electronic power. This is Moombahton — a style that is once again returning to the spotlight after nearly a decade of quiet.
Moombahton (pronounced moom-bah-ton) is an explosive blend of reggaeton, dance, and hip-hop, created in the United States in the late 2000s. Its sound is slow, laid-back, and incredibly danceable, making it perfect for both club sets and summer playlists.
A Brief History
Moombahton was born in 2009, when American DJ and producer Dave Nada accidentally slowed a Dutch House track down to 108 BPM (the typical tempo of reggaeton) at a party. The crowd loved t...
Progressive Trance: The Return of a Legendary Genre to the Global Stage
In the world of electronic music, a genre that once conquered London’s clubs, Ibiza’s beaches, and the hearts of millions worldwide is gaining momentum once again — Progressive Trance. Today, it is experiencing a true second wind, with more and more artists, festivals, and labels rediscovering its depth, atmosphere, and emotional power.
A brief journey: from the roots to the present
The genre was born in the early 1990s in the UK and Germany as an attempt to merge the energy of techno and trance with smoother, more fluid, and emotionally rich forms. Unlike classic uplifting trance, progressive unfolds gradually: slow builds, hypnotic melodies, deep basslines, and meticulous attention to arrangement details. This is music that doesn’t so much “explode” as...
A New Breath in Electronic Music: The Return of the Dark Progressive Style
Dark Progressive is not just a genre, but a complete atmosphere: deep bass, dark melodies, multilayered arrangements, and immersive sound design. This subgenre of progressive house is experiencing a new wave of popularity and once again resonates with listeners and DJs around the world.
What is Dark Progressive?
The genre emerged at the intersection of Progressive House and Techno, absorbing melancholic yet powerful sonic structures. Its core characteristics include:
a slow, deep groove (120–124 BPM),
a focus on atmosphere rather than drops,
dramatic tension and dense textures,
dark synthesizers, minimalist melodies, and hypnotic basslines.
This style appeals to listeners who value emotional depth and immersion rather than straightforward dancefloor hits.
The genre’s ...
How to Become a DJ: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Music is a powerful force that brings people together, evokes emotions, and shapes atmosphere. DJs are the ones who channel this energy, creating unforgettable parties, club performances, and radio shows. If you dream of becoming a DJ but don’t know where to start, this guide will help you understand every key aspect of the profession.
1. Choose Your Direction
Before diving into the world of DJing, it’s important to understand which musical direction resonates with you the most:
EDM (Electronic Dance Music) – house, techno, progressive, trance.
Hip-Hop and R&B – scratching, beat juggling.
Drum & Bass, Dubstep – fast rhythms and complex basslines.
Pop and commercial music – remixes of popular hits.
Experimental music – blending dif...
Minatrix.FM Birthday
Hello, dear listener of Minatrix.FM online radio!
On this day, December 12, 2010, the world heard the very first broadcast of Minatrix Radio. Since then, a lot has changed. There were highs and lows, large-scale parties and periods of silence, but after all these years we are still here — moving forward, celebrating another birthday with renewed strength and major updates.
I am proud to say that we are the largest club music portal in Ukraine and the only one that managed to stay afloat in such difficult times. TopDJ has shut down, and the popular portal Progressive People now belongs to us :) Thanks to our platform, artists can continue to present themselves to the world — something especially important for emerging talents.
In honor of the radio’s birthday, every visito...
