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- Marshmello Collab with Louisville Rapper 2KBABY Coming SoonMarshmello is gearing up to release a new collaboration with 2KBABY. Just days ago, the rising Louisville rapper/singer/songwriter took to Twitter to share the following image of a music file. V1 of the track, partially revealed as “e this,” exists only as a screenshot for now — but that’s enough to get both fan bases insanely hyped….
- Only Two EDM Artists Made It On Official Biden/Harris Inauguration PlaylistThe Joe Biden/Kamala Harris inauguration is officially happening tomorrow — and of course what better way to prepare for the dawn of a new administration than an official playlist? It was curated by “D-Nice and Raedio, the audio everywhere label founded by Issa Rae and Benoni Tagoe, and was crafted in partnership with the Presidential…
- Confetti Drop Power Driven Alternative Pop Ballad, ‘Lonely’Confetti is an anonymous, alternative pop duo born on the internet. After several years of writing music with humans in LA and Nashville, the two elephants decided to embark on a creative journey to make fun out of the darkness in the world. Gradually building up an organic, diverse fanbase laughing along with them, Confetti…
- Tomorrowland NYE Sets from Martin Garrix, Diplo, Tchami & More Hit Apple MusicTomorrowland‘s virtual NYE celebration was a night to remember — and now you can with Apple Music. The rollout includes some of our favorite sets from Diplo, Tchami, and Boys Noize (in no particular order). Diplo’s high-energy house mix, Tchami’s Year Zero takeover, and Boys Noize’s expertly mixed, genre-bending selects are ready for playback. Other exclusive DJ…
- Ellie Goulding Hints at Collab with Silk City [Diplo x Mark Ronson]Days ago we reported on Silk City‘s imminent return and now it seems Ellie Goulding has something to do with it… Last week, Diplo signaled the return of his collaborative project with Mark Ronson through a short, neon-tinged video featuring their logo and a simple caption: “it’s been a minute.” This was enough to get house/disco…
- Tomorrowland’s One World Radio Celebrates 50th Friendship Mix with Alok [LISTEN]Tomorrowland‘s One World Radio celebrates a milestone moment with 50 total Friendship Mixes. Featuring 50 hours of premium dance music from the world’s greatest curators, the mix series caters to all genres from trance and techno to house and future bass and everything in between. This week, One World Radio is celebrating the 50th episode with a…
- Hardwell Ends Decade-Long Radio Show with Epic Finale, On Air 500 [LISTEN]It’s the end of an era as Hardwell drops his explosive grand finale radio show — Hardwell On Air 500. The powerhouse mix runs a proper hour, featuring a dozen brand new IDs, the producer’s newly released “Bootshaus ID” as Jaxxwell (with Blasterjaxx), and a handful more of ID remixes of Hardwell favorites. Plus, music from…
- Steve Aoki & k?d Team Up For Hard Dance Bombshell, “BIB”Steve Aoki is never at a loss for content, and as he continues on his 6OKI campaign, the latest drop is an absolute heater with k?d, “BIB.” The last -OKI EP was number 5 back in 2018. Since then, he’s also dropped his newest studio album, Neon Future IV. But the grind never stops and this one is…
- Local Residents Up In Arms Over Deadmau5 Drive-In Noise LevelsWe’re used to hearing local residents complain about noise from nearby festivals — Electric Forest, Middlelands, the list goes on. Promoters are often careful when choosing where to throw an event because these complaints are not uncommon. Still, residents of Hutto in Texas, near to where Deadmau5 performed a drive-in show at the Brushy Creek…
- Bandsintown Launches Exclusive Live Concert Streaming ServiceBandsintown just launched its brand new streaming service, so you can support live music from anywhere. For $9.99 per month, a Bandsintown Plus membership gives you access to over 25 at-home concerts with HD image and Hi-Fi sound. Exclusive shows and series added weekly. An eclectic mix of acts including Tycho, Flying Lotus, Phoebe Bridgers, Soccer…
- Tchami Expertly Remixes Whethan’s “Freefall” feat. Oliver Tree [LISTEN]For his latest remix, Tchami transforms Whethan‘s hit collaboration with Oliver Tree, “Freefall” into a soulful house production. The original struck a chord with its forward-thinking, hybrid blend of pop, alt-rock, and electronic, feeding Oliver Tree’s signature sound with energy to match a Whethan set. Tchami drastically changes up the mood for his remix, transcending into a soft, melodic…
- New Artist Spotlight: David Thompson Takes His Synth Pop Seriously With ‘The Wall’The resurgence of indie synth pop in the late 00s and early 10s was sort of a breath of fresh air in a musical climate that prior to that had been pretty strictly divided between pop, EDM and Indie. Acts like M83, Cut/Copy, Hot Chip. Phantogram and even the Yeah Yeah Yeahs took the new…
- GRiZ & Friends Announce Virtual Camp Kulabunga Retreat Coming Next MonthGRiZ presents his second virtual Camp Kulabunga, an online retreat set to take place next month over February 20-21. The DJ/producer goes beyond the music, offering fans and friends a much needed “spiritual cleanse.” Camp Kulabunga provides a chance to connect and find a sense of community, self-empowerment, radical inclusion, and wellness. The immersive live…
- 3LAU Helps Battle Student Debt with $10,000 Scholarship via Bold.org3LAU is giving back along with Bold.org‘s Year of Giving Campaign for 2021. The organization dedicated to fighting student debt is honoring students with a $10,000 scholarship each month in collaboration with a public figure or brand. January marks 3LAU’s “Everything” scholarship, available for current and upcoming college students to apply before June 20, 2021. As…
- Zedd Teases Virtual Riot Collab As VR Drops Throwback “True Color” Remix DemoVirtual Riot has been going down memory lane on Twitter for at least the past few days, dropping demos as old as 10 years. (We really recommend digging into these). One of the demos he shared was remix test of “True Colors” by Zedd, delving into the glitchy side of bass music blending the German/Russian…
- Dillon Francis Teams Up with Drove for Feelsy House Track “Places” [LISTEN]Dillon Francis has kept the music flowing throughout quarantine — perhaps a time when we need it most — and he’s carrying the trend into 2021 with a brand new collab. “Places” delivers a production that hits right in the feels, with Francis on the assist for a newly formed project Drove. The house song…
- What So Not Breathes New Life Into Run The Jewels’ “JU$T” [REMIX]What So Not puts his spin on Run The Jewels‘ “JU$T” featuring Pharrell Williams and Zack de la Rocha, marking the producer’s first new material in 2021. The song off RTJ4 is poetic and relevant, delivering raw, unfiltered lyrics on the structure of society and the struggles minorities face. For this new remix, the original heavy beat carried by Killer…
- PREMIERE: BILLYTHEKID releases debut ‘OUTLAW’ EP on GRVDNCRThe fresh and mysterious face of electronic music, BILLYTHEKID, who’s name is inspired by the notorious gunfighter and outlaw from the American Old West just released his debut EP Outlaw on GRVDNCR. The 3-track aptly titled Outlaw EP stays true to BILLYTHEKID for all of the reasons we love the producer. The EP is mysterious, diverse and…
- Laxcity Shares “The Way That I Do”, His First Single In Over a YearLaxcity has returned from a year and a half hiatus with a new single “The Way That I Do” ft. EMIA. You may recall that he wasn’t sitting around doing nothing over that break though. Justin Beiber actually used one of Laxcity’s samples in his album and it caused a bit of a viral moment…
- Jean-Michel Jarre Plays NYE Concert In Virtual Notre-Dame in ParisFrench composer/producer Jean-Michel Jarre lit up New Year’s Eve with a very special concert-spectacular, set in the virtual environment of planetary landmark Notre-Dame de Paris. In partnership with Ville de Paris, in support of UNESCO, the pioneer teamed up with VR start-up VRrOOm to bring music fans an experience like no other to ring in 2021….
- New: REZZ, Steve Aoki, Blanke, Shöckface, Cozy Kev + More – Your EDM | Week In MusicThe holidays are quickly coming to a close and the first releases of the year are beginning too trickle in. On New Years Day Grimes released a remix album of Miss Anthropocene. Blanke released a new remix to Shockone’s ‘Follow Me’ and Black Coffee, Steve Aoki, and Shöckface all recently released new singles. Sit back, relax or continue…
- Duke Dumont Announces He’s Having A ChildCongrats to Duke Dumont and his partner as they are expecting a child! Duke isn’t particularly open about his private life on social media — any Google searches for “wife” or “partner” come up empty, so a post like this is out of character. But at the same time, it’s a major life moment and…
- Workout App Peloton Debuts Elvis Remixes from Dillon Francis, Chromeo & Big BoiWorkout streaming app Peloton is known for its on-demand strength, yoga, cycling, running — and now, music. The popular fitness app just debuted three new Elvis remixes from Dillon Francis, Chromeo, and Big Boi. The idea being, to transform The King’s classics, “Do The Vega,” “Catchin’ On Fast” and “Clean Up Your Own Backyard” into contemporary workout…
- France Tightens COVID-19 Curfew As Police Were Unable To Shut Down 2,500-Person Illegal RaveFrance is tightening up its curfew related to coronavirus (COVID-19) as reports of illegal raves continue. The French government announced today that curfew has moved forward by two hours in the 15 most-affected areas, from 8 PM to 6 PM local time. The areas affected include Hautes-Alpes, les Alpes-Maritimes, les Ardennes, le Doubs, le Jura,…
- Grimes Releases “Miss Anthropocene” Rave Edition With Rezz Remix Of i_o CollaborationCelebrate New Year’s Day with brand new music from REZZ, ANNA, Channel Tres, Tale Of Us & Ame, Modeselektor, Richie Hawtin, and more via Grimes’ Miss Anthropocene (Rave Edition). Truly, no one is more capable or deserving of this remix of “Violence” by Grimes & i_o than REZZ. On December 29, she wrote: Grimes is one…
- Dzeko Revives Annual Mix Series for ‘2020 In 10 Minutes’ [LISTEN]For the first time in years, Dzeko returns for another high-energy mix in 10 minutes, celebrating some of the best EDM tracks of 2020! The mini-mix includes 37 massive productions from Tiësto, David Guetta & Morton, Martin Garrix, Ytram, Sofi Tukker & Gorgon City, Dillon Francis, Don Diablo, Juice WRLD & Marshmello, Oliver Heldens, Loud Luxury,…
- THROWBACK: Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy Starred In Skrillex “Red Lips” Remix VideoQueen’s Gambit was without a doubt one of the biggest, if not the biggest, new shows in 2020. Never before has chess been so engrossing or enthralling to a wide audience, but it was due in large part to star Anya Taylor-Joy’s magnificent performance. EDM fans, though, might have found the star strangely familiar. In…
- RL Grime “Halloween IX” Was The Biggest Mix On SoundCloud In 2020New Year’s Eve is upon us — and if you need a playlist to soundtrack your night, why not revisit all of your favorite music from 2020? SoundCloud has launched its 2020 SoundCloud Playback, the platform’s annual year end review. In addition to spotlighting music that the global community (and you personally) streamed, liked, reposted, and…
- YØUNGBLØØD Heads Into 2021 with Stacks of New IDs & Annual MixYØUNGBLØØD has caught our ear on more than one occasion with his heavy, at times unrelenting, bass/trap productions — and we can expect plenty more coming 2021 from this next up producer. From the creative mind that brought us “Playboy” and “Throw It Down” with BLOSSO, YØUNGBLØØD continues his hot streak with new singles “ROLLIN’”…
- New Music From Martin Garrix Alias Ytram Out Tomorrow, “Alive” with Citadelle [DETAILS]Ytram is gearing up for a new single, “Alive” with Citadelle, due out tomorrow on STMPD RCRDS. So far, Ytram has dropped nothing but absolute heat. Martin Garrix‘s much-hyped side project debuted earlier this year with its first official release, “Make You Mine” with Bleu Clair featuring RA, followed up by “Fire” with Elderbrook. Back…
- Alesso Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell MusicAlesso has signed a new, worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, marking the start of a new era of music. Back in 2011, Sebastian Ingrosso discovered a young talent in Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad aka Alesso. They got right to work with a mentorship, which grew to a great friendship. Ingrosso taught him to…
- Zeds Dead & PEEKABOO Finally Release Long Awaited Collab First Premiered At Ultra 2019Nearly two years of waiting, and Zeds Dead and PEEKABOO have at last released their long-awaited collaboration, “POWA,” first premiered at the last Ultra Music Festival in 2019. Since its debut 21 months ago, it’s since been totally reworked from an old school groover into a boisterous in your face honker. Though we would’ve gladly…
- Glastonbury Still Can’t Confirm 2021 Event As It Appeals To Gov’t For Direct AssistanceCertain cultural institutions, for example Glastonbury, which would have celebrated its 50th year in 2020, are worth preserving. The global pandemic COVID-19 has hit every industry different albeit overall badly, though some have been hit harder than others. Glastonbury founders Emily and Michael Eavis want to be able to throw their annual event this coming…
- CloudNone and Direct Spill their Sad Boi Feels through Breakbeat on ‘Guilty Pleasures’ EPCloudNone and Direct have a fascinating history collaborating together. The two Monstercat roster artists have churned out some of the label’s moodiest electronic projects in the last couple of year’s. From their double-single, deep house release “Mojito/Maragarita” to their 2019 breakbeat-pop fusion on their Lost and Found EP, CloudNone and Direct continue pushing their collaborative sound…
- Slow Magic Releases Poignant Fourth Album, “it’s the end of the world, but it’s ok”It’s been three years since the last album from Slow Magic, 2017’s Float. Now, the aptly titled it’s the end of the world, but it’s ok is out and it’s a much needed breath of fresh air in an overwhelmingly stressful time. Originally planned as a 4-part release throughout the year, plans changed with COVID and the…
- Tulum’s Unofficial Burning Man-Style Event Became A COVID Super SpreaderEvent promoters around the world have been discouraged from throwing shows without proper precautions as they could become COVID super spreaders. However, organizers of Art With Me, a four-day festival in Tulum, Mexico, went ahead anyway and has become a super spreader just as health experts warned. The event was held November 11-15 in Tulum,…
- NEW: MARAUDA, Disclosure, LILO, TINK, XAVAGE + More – Your EDM | Week In MusicThe holidays are just around the corner and it seems like every artist has been in a hurry to release new music before the end of the year. Just in the past couple days we’ve seen a new Deluxe album from Disclosure, New EPs from the likes of FuntCase, SubDocta, Gorgon City, and k?d. Malaa,…
- Nightenjin Unleashes Genre-Bending ‘Pit Crew V2’ Compilation [LISTEN]Nightenjin just hit us with another massive compilation — Pit Crew V2! For the second year running, the Windsor-based label has blessed us with a genre-bending comp with striking blends of techno, house, and bass. Nightenjin stays ahead of the curve, featuring rising artists Achilles, Adame, PVRTY HVRD, Pretence, and matphilly. “Rydrz” set the comp…
- Elon Musk Teases “Tunnel Rave” Concept as Las Vega Loop Nears DebutElon Musk and his company, The Boring Company, have teased a new concept — “Tunnel Rave” — as their Las Vegas Loop nears its 2021 debut. To celebrate the completion of their Las Vegas Convention Center connector, the team recently blasted out Avicii‘s always iconic song “Levels” into the tunnel. Per the video below — the echoing…
- REPORT: 8 Out of 10 Music Creators Earn Less Than £200 Per Year from StreamingA new report reveals 8 out of 10 music creators in the UK earn less than £200 a year from streaming. The research poll, recently conducted by the Ivors Academy and Musicians’ Union, exposes results described as “shockingly inadequate” and “woefully insufficient.” The results translate to undervalued creators, with some of the poll’s startling findings…
- SWAGE Has “Got It” On Powerful New Bass House SingleFuture riddim might be the “hot new thing,” but bass house will never go out of style. Just check out “Got It,” the new track from SWAGE, and you’ll see what I mean. Bringing his everlasting love of breakbeat into the mix, SWAGE gets intense with textured bass and a relentless, pounding rhythm. This is…
- Jean-Michel Jarre Presents ‘Welcome To The Other Side’ – A NYE Concert-Spectacular in Virtual Notre-DameIn partnership with the City of Paris and under the patronage of UNESCO, electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre is teaming with French VR startup VRrOOm to take us into the New Year with a live stream trailblazing concert-spectacular set in the virtual environment of the planetary landmark Notre-Dame de Paris. The unique visual world created…
- TWONSKI Showcases “Bubblegum Techno” Sound with New ‘CLUB LOVE’ EP [LISTEN]TWONSKI treats us to the refreshingly eccentric and undeniably cute CLUB LOVE EP — most definitely worth obsessing over! Jumping right into it, the title track “CLUB LOVE” leads the EP with bright, dazzling atmospheres, addictive vocals, and a booming, club-friendly groove — it’s the type of track that makes you drop everything to dance. Next…
- obii Drops Glitchy, Party-Starting Remix for BEAM’s “WALK IN” [LISTEN]If you’re looking for a change of pace, obii (fka Velvo) provides a glitchy, party-starting take on BEAM‘s “WALK IN.” The remix is rhythmic, infectious, and truly unlike anything we’ve heard before. A stark change-up from obii’s sultry debut single “TRUST” featuring Gabby G, the producer’s “WALK IN” remix shows us another side of his diverse soundscape…
- The DJ Game Features Your Favorite Underground Artists on Playing CardsIf you’re looking for some good, old-fashioned quarantine fun, The DJ Game: Underground Edition has you covered. The biggest underground DJ lineup now fits in your pocket, featuring Carl Cox, Peggy Gou, Richie Hawtin, Annie Mac, Charlotte De Witte, and many more. The “light-hearted” card game features 42 of the world’s leading house and techno…
- Paul Oakenfold Talks His Upcoming Artist Album, Hip-Hop and R&B influence and Quarantine Activities [Interview]Longevity in any career field is hard to come by, especially in the music industry. Bands, genres, trends…all of these things can have a short shelf life. The definition of longevity in the dance music sphere is UK producer/DJ Paul Oakenfold. His career has spanned nearly four decades. He helped pave the way for acid…
- Bear Grillz Releases New Album Filled With Friends Like Adventure Club, SIPPY, Figure, & MoreEverything’s better with friends, right? Bear Grillz proves this on his sophomore album released this week via Dim Mak, Friends: The Album. Spanning 12 collaborations with the likes of Adventure Club & JT Roach, SIPPY, Spag Heddy, Figure, Dion Timmer, and more, Bear shows off his all-star friends list with equally amazing collaborations. The album is…
- Insomniac Announces Electric Mile, A Brand New Audio-Visual Drive-Thru ExperienceInsomniac presents Electric Mile — and brand new audio-visual drive-thru experience coming early next year! The company’s founder Pasquale Rotella just shared the exciting news, which he describes as an “adventure, filled with beautiful lights, art and sound.” The unique event series boasts 5,000,000 total lights and 500+ art installations, disco balls, lasers and much more. Electric…
- Timmy Trumpet Unleashes His Triumphant Debut Album ‘Mad World’ [LISTEN]Enter the world of Timmy Trumpet — the Mad World. The DJ/producer and multi-instrumentalist just unleashed his triumphant debut album, which tells his unique artistic story and encompasses a plethora of electronic sub-genres. The 18-track epic collection features collaborations with R3HAB, Scooter, Vini Vici, Vengaboys and Gabry Ponte, and 11 brand new, previously unheard productions. Timmy Trumpet…
- Flux Pavilion Drops Latest Single From Forthcoming Album, “I Believe”We finally have a release date for Flux Pavilion’s forthcoming sophomore album, .wav, after delaying it. Originally set for release in 2020, the 16-track album is due out January 21 next year, and Flux just dropped the next single in the beautiful saga. “I Believe,” with Asha, is an assortment of glistening synths and pretty…
- David Guetta & MORTEN Revamp Fleetwood Mac Classic “Dreams” for the Dance Floor [LISTEN]David Guetta and MORTEN just reworked a Fleetwood Mac classic, “Dreams,” into something shiny, inspirational, and new. After eight prodigious Future Rave collaborations, the dynamic duo drastically switches gears to revamp the 1970s hallmark song. It’s smooth and entrancing for the modern dance floor, but built big room style, suitable for the future main stage….
- THE LOST TAPES: Zeds Dead Hit Us with 10 Previously Unreleased Tracks [LISTEN]Zeds Dead just hit us with THE LOST TAPES. Today’s 10-track installment includes previously unreleased recordings from the duo’s humble beginnings, circa 2008 – 2009 to be precise. Bringing it back to the basics, Zeds Dead unleash their genius with an assortment of early productions that help shaped their sound. Tracks like “Voltage,” “Gorilla” and…
- FuntCase’s DPMO Evolves From Brand To Label With First ReleaseFuntCase’s DPMO brand has lived effortlessly on Circus Records since its inception in 2017 with all the devilish dubstep and raucous riddim we could stand. Now, FuntCase is branching out and launching the official DPMO label with a brand new Corruption EP. FuntCase has teamed up with some of the stars of DPMO, Versa fresh from…
- SWARM Goes Heavy Cinematic For Latest Release, “Fury”2020 has been horrible in a lot of ways, but for many artists, this year has given them the chance to discover their sound and carve out a massive niche in the culture for themselves. SWARM is one of those artists. Blending his start in midtempo with influences from Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails, Celldweller and…
- Spotify Donates $500,000 to National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)As part of its 2020 Wrapped campaign, Spotify is donating $500,000 to the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA). The donation will be directed toward 30+ venues directly impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown, and the NIVA Emergency Relief Fund. The organization’s #SaveOurStages effort launched in October, raising money for our most vulnerable venues and iconic stages….
- Zeds Dead Reveal ‘THE LOST TAPES’ Out This Friday [DETAILS]Zeds Dead are throwing it back with a brand new, old school release, THE LOST TAPES. The bass duo consisting of DC and Hooks dropped the news last night, revealing a forthcoming collection of some of their earliest work. These dubstep pioneers came on the scene in 2009 and soon made their presence known with…
- Skrillex x Avril Lavigne Collab Rumor Catches On Following Social Media PostSkrillex x Avril Lavigne? Yes, please! When the producer appeared on the pop/punk sensation’s Instagram story last week, fans jumped right to “collab.” Sure, maybe they linked up to skateboard or simply hang out… but even though they don’t appear to be in the studio, it’s hard to wrap our heads around them getting together…
- Reunite Once Again Thwarts COVID Lockdown With Maskless, Renegade RaveBack in August, events promoter ReUnite drew massive anger from the EDM and events community for throwing a full-on desert rave in the midst of the pandemic. Rumors of masquerading as a BLM protest and someone dying at the event also spread, only fueling the fire of people’s anger. Last night, ReUnite once again thwarted…
- Friendsgiving Live Sets from Tiësto, The Glitch Mob, Benny Benassi, SayMyName & More [LISTEN]Proximity x Brownies & Lemonade joined forces over the weekend to bring us the first-ever Friendsgiving online music festival — and we can experience it all over again, set-by-set! The stacked event featured performances from Tiësto, The Glitch Mob, Benny Benassi, Louis the Child, SayMyName, Nina Las Vegas, DJ Sliink, YehMe2 (Trap History Set), Huxley…
- Neovaii Drop Genre Defying and Sound Design Masterclass on New Album, ‘Dawn’We have the privilege to showcase Neovaii latest addition to his beloved portfolio with his album, ‘Dawn’. Dawn provides a diverse platform of the talented producers flexing of sound design and production prowess. Throughout this groundbreaking album Dawn you can hear Neovaii’s many influencers from Alternative rock, dubstep, trap to pop. Having garnered the support…
- ZHU Directs His First-Ever Runway Show & It Bangs [WATCH]ZHU is committed to creating artistic experiences that stretch far beyond the music. His recent “I Admit It Experience,” which promotes his recent collaborative single of the same title, is a full-on fashion show — complete with picture perfect models, striking visuals, top notch cinematography, and a DJ set from the man himself. LISTEN: ZHU’s…
- Zedd’s First-Ever Reddit AMA: 5 Things We LearnedZedd took to Reddit for his first-ever ask me anything (AMA) this week and here’s what we learned… First up, a new album is on the horizon. It’s been five years since Zedd blessed us with True Colors and we can’t wait to hear the next chapter. In the top response below, the producer reveals…
- David Guetta x MORTEN Team Up Again On “Save My Life” ft. Lovespeake [LISTEN]The reigning #1 DJ in the world, David Guetta, has teamed up once again with go-to collaborator MORTEN for a rave-worthy new production “Save My Life” featuring Lovespeake. The track matches a heavy, pounding kick with gritty synth work and soft, stunning vocals. It all comes together in a grand, cohesive production that builds and…
- Dillon Francis Remixes Dixie D’Amelio’s “Be Happy” for the Dancefloor [LISTEN]Dillon Francis has truly mastered the art of remixing — and his latest for TikTok sensation Dixie D’Amelio keeps up his hot streak (not to mention, he whipped it all together in a week, just watch)! Packed with plenty of pop flavor, “Be Happy” (Dillon Francis Remix) takes the original loners ballad and transforms it for the…
- QUIX & Juelz’ “Chicane” Gets Explosive Set Of Remixes [LISTEN]QUIX and Juelz dropped their fiery collaboration “Chicane” back in August, and the official remixes just dropped yesterday that bring a whole new perspective to the track-worthy… track. With six remixes from Kumarion, MSFT, CORTR, MashBit, GLD, and Capshun, the variety in bass styles is absolutely stunning. Kumarion comes in with an updated, almost neuro…
- The Glitch Mob Unearth Forgotten STS9 Remix Ahead Of Forthcoming 10 Year Anniversary AlbumThe Glitch Mob continue the rollout of their Drink The Sea (10th Anniversary) album with their stellar remix of “Beyond Right Now” by STS9, originally released over a decade ago as a part of STS9’s PEACEBLASTER remix collection. Never before seen on Spotify, the remix (sort of) lost to time is now widely available to all Glitch…
- Wolfgang Gartner & Kill The Noise Team Up For Electrifying Debut Collab, “Battlestations”The combination of Wolfgang Gartner and Kill The Noise, two legends of dance music, feels like it should have happened years ago. But, better late than never as the two finally release their electrifying debut collaboration, “Battlestations.” “Battlestations” combines the best of both artists, with shimmering electro synths and uplifting melodic chords, punctuated by robotic…
- Herobust Returns With Euphoric Single, “Remember” [Busted Records]This is one artist we’ve been very keen on hearing lately. During the ongoing misadventure that is 2020, Herobust has returned with a highly anticipated single, “Remember“. This song represents everything we love about Herobust. He’s incredibly versatile with the ability to blend sounds and genres beautifully into a song that is so fun to…
- B&L and Proximity Announce New Digital Mirage with ZHU b2b NGHTMRE, Glitch Mob, & MoreBrownies & Lemonade and Proximity are back at it again with their newest Digital Mirage event celebrating Friendsgiving with a lineup that just gets better the longer you look at it. Going down November 27-28, Thanksgiving weekend, pay heed to the likes of ZHU b2b NGHTMRE, Tchami b2b Dr. Fresch, the return of Ookay Live,…
- Maliboux Drops New Heater “Gave It All Away” with TITUSWe’ve featured Maliboux a few times on Your EDM, most recently for his collaboration, “Rock N Roll” with Nitti Gritti. Now, he’s back with another stellar track, mixing things up by getting in the studio with TITUS on “Gave It All Away.” TITUS already has a pretty wonderful voice, but slightly autotuned gives it that…
- Your EDM Premiere: Sophia Essél Makes Impressive Debut To ON IT Recordings With “Never Leave You”Hailing from Liverpool UK, Sophia Essél has been surrounded by inspiration in a city brimming with musical heritage. Following in the footsteps of Liverpudlian elites like CamelPhat, Yousef and Friend Within, Sophia has already graced labels like Swerve Digital, DJ S.K.T’s Stashed and Toolroom Records. She’s crafted quite a signature sound with hypnotic house grooves…
- Yaman And Robbie Rosen Share Radio-Ready Single “Just Friends”A massively versatile act, Hong-Kong’s Yaman has a long history in music before deciding to take over the dance scene, performing and battling around Asia as a successful beatbox artist. After deciding to move his focus behind the decks, Yaman established himself as a powerful DJ and producer, performing next to the likes of Headhunterz,…
- YDG & Volt Drop Thunderous Single, “Evil Dead” [Kannibalen Records]Based in Los Angeles, Australian producer and DJ Rod Dawson, known within the bass community as Volt, has been making his name in the American bass scene with no signs of slowing down. We last heard from him from his epic remix to Lil Baby’s “Trap” and anticipation has been building for his next release….
- Inside the Extraordinary Homes of the World’s Top DJsThe world’s top DJs, just like the rest of us, have been spending lots of time at home. But that’s not such a bad thing when you have an extraordinary pad for entertaining and making music. A new feature from Variety lists five stunning homes from the world’s top DJs — in this case, Calvin…
- Tomorrowland Virtual NYE Tickets Go On Sale, Stage Lineups ReleasedLast week, Tomorrowland shared the exciting lineup for the follow up to its first virtual festival earlier this year. Going down on New Year’s Eve, this can easily give your (socially distanced) holiday festivities a new breath of life with sets from Maceo Plex, Major Lazer, Martin Garrix, Boys Noize, Netsky, Da Tweekaz, Sub Zero…
- WATCH: Ultra Taiwan 2020 Live Sets from Alesso, Slander, Kayzo & Vini ViciRoad to Ultra: Taiwan took place over the weekend and some of the live sets from Alesso, Slander, Kayzo and Vini Vici have made their way online. The energy each act brings to the stage is incredible, but the festival’s headliner Alesso steals the show in premiering three brand new IDs. Enjoy his set from…
- Tower Records Returns with Online Store & Music ExclusivesTower Records is making a comeback with its brand new online store The renowned music chain, founded by the late Russ Solomon, first opened in 1960. Tower Records thrived in the 70s through 90s with its “everything-under-the-musical-sun style” and became the industry’s go-to source for all things music. The chain shut down its 89 stores in 2006,…
- EDC Orlando Virtual Rave-A-Thon Is Going Down This Weekend [LINEUP]EDC Orlando is getting back in the game with a virtual music festival coming this month. The Florida event would have taken place last weekend, but was canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Instead, the EDC Orlando Virtual Rave-A-Thon event will take over November 20th and 21st, bringing the magic of EDC Orlando…
- Four Visiting Ultra Taiwan DJs Fined For Breaking QuarantineThough large scale shows in the US are still banned, for lack of a better word, other countries like Taiwan and Australia have begun having full-on festivals, albeit with very strict rules. As travelers move between territories in Australia or visit Taiwan, they must adhere to strict quarantine rules, including staying in a room by…
- Ableton Announces Live 11 With Plenty Of Brand New FeaturesAbleton has finally announced the newest version of Live, disclosed today to be hitting the “shelves” in early 2021. I wanted to take a moment to recognize some of the bigger updates like a new comping feature and big changes to enhancing your live show. Comping is something that other DAWs have given producers for years…
- Live Nation Expects “Shows At Scale” to Return Next SummerLive Nation is optimistic that live music will return next summer in full force. Despite the mass cancellation of shows, tours and festivals due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino expects a “robust outdoor summer season.” He says fans can look forward to “shows at scale next summer.” Rapino continues, “From venue sanitation…
- Tomorrowland Shares NYE Virtual Lineup Featuring David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Snoop Dogg & MoreTomorrowland is ending 2020 on a high note with a new digital world “filled with music, magic and friendship.” The iconic festival has booked over 25 of the planet’s leading electronic acts to ring in 2021 right. The festival’s lineup features #1 DJ David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Boys Noize, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike,…
- Borderlands 3 DLC Trailer Features Music From Dillon Francis & Boombox CartelThe new Season of Borderland 3 dropped this past weekend, complete with a cinematic trailer showing off some of the game’s brightest and most chaotic moments. Those watching, and more importantly listening, might have caught on to the music playing along… yep, that’s Dillon Francis and Boombox Cartel’s “Drip” from 2019. This isn’t the first…
- Haus of Panda x Swage Lead ‘Speed House Movement’ with Killer Collab “Reload” [LISTEN]The Speed House Movement is upon us, headed up by Haus of Panda and Brooklyn Fire records, and it’s powering forward at a rapid pace. Haus of Panda and Swage break in the newfound record label with a speedy, acid tinged collaboration that will instantly have you hooked on the genre. “Reload” packs in the…
- KillWill Demonstrates His Passion & Musicality On ‘Glowing’ EP [LISTEN]KillWill is absolutely glowing with his most comprehensive release to date. The producer’s Glowing EP spans five incredible tracks, inspired by sounds of melodic house and drum & bass. Real name Will Champlin, this multifaceted talent presents a versatile, easy listening experience through his distinct artistic vision. Fueled by fierce passion and matchless musicality, KillWill moves us…
- Erich Mrak Returns to His Dreamy Hip Hop Roots With ‘No Ways’ SIngleDespite now being known for his signature style which combines dream pop, lofi EDM and trap-inspired hip hop, Erich Mrak is very diverse in his sound. He combines more elements in his style than meet the ear and with his first single “Girls” off his upcoming album Glimpse, he let the pop/funk fusion that is…
- Lektrique x Wenzday Demand Respect with New Collab “Break (My Heart)” [LISTEN]Lektrique x Wenzday have unleashed their electrifying collaboration “Break (My Heart),” which started out as a breakup song and ended up to be so much more. “Break (My Heart)” ramps up without warning, flexing an upbeat kick and infectious hook from the jump — If you were gonna break my heart all along / You really…
- RÜFÜS DU SOL Reveal Fourth Album In The WorksRÜFÜS DU SOL are hard at work at their fourth album, the group has confirmed. Below, RÜFÜS DU SOL emphasize their own specially-curated playlist titled “Headphone Selections,” a way for the group to share their favorite music and shine light on emerging talent. The playlist currently hosts 420 songs from a vast collection of artists, spanning…
- Site of Dreamville at Tomorrowland in JeopardyNext to Boom in Belgium, the site of Tomorrowland, is Rumst, a field where Dreamville, the camping area of the festival, is normally arranged. Both Tomorrowland and Dreamville are huge economic drivers in Belgium, but the Wienerberger brickworks company has started digging very deep wells in Rumst to extract clay, disturbing the site. “Tomorrowland brings…
- Germany’s COVID-19 Concert Study Finds Safe Events Are Possible Under Very Strict GuidelinesThe results from Germany’s coronavirus (COVID-19) concert study, RESTART-19, are in. The good news: safe shows are theoretically possible during the pandemic under strictly enforced guidelines. The bad news: safe conditions for concert goers are extremely difficult to replicate in real-life scenarios. A couple of months ago, the University Medical Center of Halle (Saale) held an experimental…
- Spotify Is Testing Out New Feature That Pays Artists In ExposureSpotify is incentivizing artists with the option to get paid less per stream for more exposure — by promoting their tracks in your personalized playlists. The platform introduces its latest feature via press release, detailing a “complicated” system that puts artists in control of their music. For a fee, Spotify will begin shopping around a…
- Your EDM Guest Mix: Introducing Neo-Liquid Producer Pyxis and Her ‘XX’ EP [Eloisa]Pyxis is a UK-based artist who, after 20+ years working various support roles in the drum & bass scene, debuted her Truth EP late last year on Goldfat Records. Since then in less than a year, she’s racked up an impressive number of releases on labels like Beats in Mind, Liquid Drops, Wiggo and now Chris…
- Get to Know Castelle with his new Single “Woodpecker”If you don’t know who Castelle is, let me introduce you. A few years ago the Detroit based producer was riding high on the release of songs like Polychromatic. Soon after though, he started experiencing hearing loss and had to quit making music. Fast forward 2 years and the house music magician is back to…
- One True God & Draicoh Team Up For Dreamy New Single, “Hush”One True God has kept busy this year, releasing a number of singles. He’s back again with one of our favorite tracks in a while, teaming up with Draicoh for the dreamy “Hush.” If you can believe it, One True God is the one singing on this, and his voice is absolutely entrancing, giving the…
- Valentino Khan, Alison Wonderland, Rezz, Lucii & More Do Halloween 2020 RightA quarantined Halloween has come and gone — and some of our favorite DJ/producers went all out this year. Whether they spent their time performing at drive-ins or chilling at home, it was all done in proper spooky fashion. Valentino Khan as Alison Wonderland, Alison Wonderland as Valentino Khan — it’s honestly hard to tell…
- DJ Khaled, Halsey, Daya & More Stress the Importance of VotingElection Day 2020 is in just two days and it’s more important than ever to get out and vote! In order to motivate everyone to cast their ballots, Billboard has compiled a list of 27 artists and music executives that are all stressing the importance of voting. From DJ Khaled to Daya to Halsey, artists everywhere…
- Justin OH Talks New Concept Album “Welcome to the City of OZ” [Interview]If you haven’t kept up with Justin OH over the past couple years, I think it’s fair to say that you’ve been sorely missing out. After having already been a well-established house artist for several years (with releases on Spinnin’ Records, Armada, Revealed and Enhanced Music), Justin OH began taking his brand in a totally…
- Vin Diesel Woos Us Again with Another Feel-Good House Single, “Days Are Gone” [LISTEN]Vin Diesel just hit us with another feel-good dance single, “Days Are Gone” — and suddenly, his music career is one of the best things to happen in 2020! There’s just something about Diesel’s voice and the nostalgia he brings that keeps us wanting more. When we hear his tracks, it’s like hearing a little…
- Mystery Producer KLOUD Releases Debut Album, “AUTONOMY” [LISTEN]Mystery producer KLOUD presents AUTONOMY, his debut album that spans a staggering variety of genres, from electro to techno and breakbeat to downtempo. Led by the anthemic single “VIRUS,” every style he touches inevitably sounds like KLOUD as he uses raw synths with a “less is more” approach. In a world of over-produced sounds, he…
- Insomniac Events Partners Up with Club Glow, Takes Over Forbidden KingdomInsomniac Events has acquired Club Glow in a new partnership, along with iconic Washington, D.C. venues including Echostage and Soundcheck. Much like Insomniac, Club Glow made a name for itself by throwing shows and events from the ’90s on. Club Glow president and CEO Pete Kalamoutsos now heads up 150 events per year at Echostage and Soundcheck, plus Moonrise and…