Hard Techno

Featured October 19, 2026

Nico Moreno and NOVAH Are Engaged

Nico Moreno and NOVAH announced their engagement on 19 October 2026, two days before ADE. Their Rave Rebels b2b, "Better With You" and where to see them next.

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Silhouetted crowd on a dark club dancefloor, illustrating the hard techno scene accountability debate in 2026

The Steer Files, Six Months On: What Hard Techno Actually Changed

Six months after the Steer files emptied hard techno line-ups, the removals held but the process behind them still has not been written down.

Aug 21, 2026 →

NOVAH hard techno set on the Tomorrowland 2026 Mainstage at night

Who Is NOVAH? The Rising Hard Techno Star Behind Tomorrowland 2026’s Avicii Tribute

NOVAH, the Belgian hard techno DJ, turned her Tomorrowland 2026 Mainstage debut into an Avicii tribute. Inside the rise of one of the hottest female DJs in the genre.

Jul 27, 2026 →

Green laser beams over a hard techno crowd as US hard techno listening jumps 75 per cent in 2026

Hard Techno Is the Sound Getting Faster: U.S. Listening Just Jumped 75%

SoundCloud and Luminate's 2026 data confirm hard techno's breakout: U.S. hardtekk listening up 75 per cent and average BPM past 180.

Jul 26, 2026 →

Sound Waves Festival 2026 line-up poster Esmoriz Portugal

Sound Waves Festival Unveils Massive Line-Up for the 19th Edition in July

Sound Waves Festival has unveiled its massive line-up for the 19th edition, taking place on 11th July 2026 in Esmoriz, Portugal. The 21st anniversary edition features 27 performances across two stages with 21 hours of non-stop Hard Techno, Hard Bounce and Schranz.

Apr 17, 2026 →