Wednesday (Mercredi) July (Juillet) 22, 2026
JETLAG RADIO 4900, A Decade of DJing, and This Week in Electronic Music
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Mercredi 22 Juillet 2026
🎧 JETLAG RADIO 4900 Is Here
After more than a decade of building JETLAG RADIO, episode 4,900 (v1) is now live — my main DJ podcast, with more versions on the way.
💬 A Personal Note From Zack
I also recently watched We Are Your Friends with Zac Efron, and it hit me hard — the film used a few tracks from the first 10–20 episodes of JETLAG RADIO, recorded well over ten years ago. I couldn't afford to buy it digitally, so I put $5 from a Google Play gift card toward renting it and watched it twice. It's been a genuinely difficult stretch financially — I haven't had my usual $800/month allowance since October 2024, and I haven't drawn a salary paycheck since July 2019. I'm managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which brings a lot of fatigue, and Bipolar Disorder — though I'm grateful to say I've been stable for over a decade thanks to nightly medication and regular therapist visits.
The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll has reopened for 2026/2027, and I'd be so grateful for your vote — please vote under my legal name, Zaki Qayoumi (I go by "Zack," but that's the name that needs to appear on the ballot). I consider myself one of the pioneers who helped bring electronic dance music to the Midwest, starting in Columbus, Ohio back in 2003 and spreading it throughout the U.S. — passing out flyers, bringing guestlist crowds to the club, writing my weekly TECHNO CLUBBERS newsletter on Facebook. I did that work unpaid, for free drinks, because I believed in the scene.
These days it feels like every DJ out there is on Zoom or FaceTime with other artists, building together. I don't want to keep working in isolation. Right now, about all I can afford is a coffee shop visit once a week and boba once a month — but I'd love nothing more than to collaborate: in the studio with Ferry Corsten, Tiësto, Nicky Romero, Afrojack, Hardwell, Dannic, Dyro, Martin Garrix, Madeon, Justice, Daft Punk, Jean-Michel Jarre, Charlotte de Witte, Swedish House Mafia, Max Vangeli, AN21 — the list goes on.
💿 Electronic Music News
Charlotte de Witte and Enrico Sangiuliano Confirm End of Relationship After Six Years
The techno power couple has confirmed the end of their six-year relationship.
Madeon Embraces Creative Risk on Victory: "The One Sin of an Artist Is to Be Boring"
Madeon discusses pushing creative boundaries on his latest release, Victory.
mölly Previews Debut Album 22 With New Collaboration "feeling something"
mölly teams up with OCULA and Richard Walters on a new single ahead of the debut album 22.
Carl Cox Featured in Soundtrack for New Adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm
Techno legend Carl Cox contributes to the score of a new Animal Farm adaptation.
Alok Launches Rave The World Records & New EP
Brazilian DJ Alok debuts his new label, Rave The World Records, alongside a fresh EP.
Going Green: Electronic Music and the Quest for Sustainability
Beatportal explores how the electronic music industry is confronting its environmental footprint.
📻 Culture & Crossover
MOJO's New Siouxsie and the Banshees Special Is Out Now
A dedicated special issue on Siouxsie and the Banshees hits shelves.
Charli XCX's "Music, Fashion, Film" Album Review
Louder Than War calls the new Charli XCX album a striking blend of art and artifice.
Hands-On: The Haim Watch Co. Annum
HODINKEE goes hands-on with the Haim Watch Co.'s Annum timepiece.
Spotify Honors The White House Correspondents' Association and Freedom of Expression
Spotify marks its support for press freedom with a dedicated event honoring the WHCA.
Aoife Nessa Frances
La Blogothèque profiles Aoife Nessa Frances alongside Meabh McKenna.
What the Hell Is Drake Doing at a Mansion in New Jersey?
GQ investigates Drake's curious New Jersey mansion appearance.
🎤 Hip-Hop & Culture
Sur le tournage de « Abracadabra » de ZKR et La Mano 1.9 !
Behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot of ZKR and La Mano 1.9's "Abracadabra."
Today in Hip-Hop History: 2 Live Crew's Debut Album Turns 40
The SOURCE marks 40 years since 2 Live Crew's debut album, "2 Live Crew Is What We Are."
DJ Drama — 2026 XXL Freshman Interview and More
DJ Drama sits down with XXL as part of the 2026 Freshman coverage.
LeBron Makes His Decision After Leaving Lakers, Signs With the Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James's next chapter takes him to Philadelphia.
Marvel and HUF Reconnect for a '90s-Inspired Spider-Man Capsule
Marvel and HUF team up again for a nostalgic '90s-styled Spider-Man collection.
🛠️ Gear & Studio Talk
A New Discount Is Live
Teenage Engineering has a limited-time discount currently live on its site.
SuperStarSaw
Native Instruments' SuperStarSaw synth brings classic supersaw tones to Komplete.
SampleRadar: 493 Free Moog Synth Samples
MusicRadar shares a free pack of 493 Moog synth samples for producers.
Pioneer DMH-1800NEX 6.8" CarPlay & Android Auto Double-DIN Receiver
Another car audio unit on my wishlist — a double-DIN CarPlay/Android Auto receiver for the dream car build. If you're able to chip in, my Venmo is linked below. 🙏
🎬 Just for Fun
How to Enter the MAXIM x IVY Swimwear Competition
MAXIM details how to enter its swimwear competition with IVY.
Trump May Be to Blame for Less Accurate Weather Forecasts
Rolling Stone examines claims linking federal cuts under the Trump administration to declining weather forecast accuracy.
📦 The Goodies
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