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ICON Collective, a pillar of electronic music production education based in Los Angeles, has officially shut down. The school announced its permanent closure on May 29th, citing financial difficulties as the reason behind the abrupt move. ICON had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 6th, 2024 in an effort to restructure and preserve operations before ultimately deciding to close.  "It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we share the news that ICON Collective will be perma

Pendulum are officially back in album mode. The iconic electronic-rock outfit announced this week that their long-awaited fourth album, INERTIA, will drop on August 22nd, marking their first full-length release in 15 years. The news is accompanied by the release of "Save The Cat," the album's blistering lead single. In classic Pendulum fashion, the track delivers a high-octane fusion of drum & bass, metal and emotionally charged vocals from frontman Rob Swire, whose scream-laced performance

Pendulum are officially back in album mode. The iconic electronic-rock outfit announced this week that their long-awaited fourth album, INERTIA, will drop on August 22nd, marking their first full-length release in 15 years. They also revealed the album's tracklist. The news is accompanied by the release of "Save The Cat," the album's blistering lead single. In classic Pendulum fashion, the track delivers a high-octane fusion of drum & bass, metal and emotionally charged vocals from frontman

GRiZ and Wooli have joined forces for the first time to release a new collaboration, "Chaos Theory." The bone-rattling dubstep track blends GRiZ’s signature funk-fueled energy with Wooli's heavy-hitting bass, delivering a cinematic and explosive collaboration fans had been clamoring for. "Chaos Theory" features a custom voiceover from voice actor Boris Hiestand, known for his work in Assassin’s Creed and as the voice of Sigma in Overwatch, adding a dramatic flair that amplifies the track's inten

The tastemakers behind Solid Grooves' rise from underground hero to house music royalty are back to celebrate a landmark moment for the UK imprint: 100 releases. Marking the milestone are Solid Grooves' co-founders, Michael Bibi and PAWSA, alongside a slew of promising producers delivering 10 new DJ weapons that capture both the spirit of the label's beginnings and the momentum driving it forward. Few record labels have left a mark on global dancefloors quite like Solid Grooves, a scene-shaping

There's something deeply satisfying about rediscovering something you'd completely forgotten you owned, like finding a $20 bill in last winter's coat pocket or realizing that embarrassing MySpace post from 2006 actually contained some decent poetry. For Above & Beyond's Paavo Siljamäki, that moment came when bandmate Tony McGuinness breathed new life into a forgotten instrumental demo that had been gathering digital dust for nearly a decade. "Start A Fire," the latest single from Above &

Oliver Heldens and Julia Church have released a new single, "Ruins," out now via the iconic Ministry of Sound. The new collaboration starts right away with Church’s haunting vocal front and center. Immediately setting a reflective tone, her voice comes in featherlike, almost bare, buoyed by soft chords underneath. The renowned singer-songwriter holds the arrangement together, bringing her signature emotional purity. There's a tortured vulnerability in her lyrics, but she delivers them with contr

Three artists, one legendary studio and a simple premise about desire have produced "Crazy For It," a new single from Keinemusik and Boys Noize. Recorded partially at Rick Rubin's iconic Shangri-La studio in Malibu, the collaboration channels the same transformative energy that has blessed countless albums within those walls. "Crazy For It" officially hit streaming platforms today over a year after Keinemusik debuted it in their set at the fabled Egyptian Pyramids of Giza, a performance that was

Anyma collapses the boundary between consciousness and code in his third album, The End Of Genesys, channeling transhumanist motifs and cinematic intensity through an ambitious collection of 15 tracks. A dark horse in this year's Grammy conversation, The End Of Genesys distills years of thematic exploration into one cohesive body of work rooted in identity, transformation and the ever-fragile line between humans and machines. The album completes a trilogy from the Italian techno superstar, whose

UK garage breakout Sammy Virji has found his perfect partner-in-crime with Skepta, joining forces with the grime icon for a new collaboration, "Cops & Robbers." It's only fitting that a track called "Cops & Robbers" has emerged from the collision of UKG and grime, two genres that have spent decades dodging cultural gatekeepers and mainstream approval. Equal parts fluidity and ferocity, its magic lies in how naturally these worlds converge in the hands of two virtuosic artists. When Skept

Remember when your biggest summer decision was choosing between Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network? Well Ibiza's 2025 season has its own impossible choices, and a lot of them are happening at Chinois, the intimate club that's quietly assembling one of the island's best roster of DJ residencies. Programming a season at Chinois, which is known as "the club of Ibiza," resembles a chess game where each residency moves strategically across the board, building toward something greater than the sum of its

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds inspired by the scene of yesteryear. EDM.com's weekly Fresh Picks series discovers new music and unearths influential tracks that help define the underground dance scene. You can find the below tracks on EDM.com's Fresh Picks Playlist. Follow to stay up-to-date and submit tracks for consideration here. EDM.com Fresh Picks Jasper Tygner - Blue Biosyrup - Psynapse NOZU - Cartagena ZIMZAM - Starfall Midnight Pass - Be Somebody Av

After an indefinite break from performing, Getter is set to make his long-awaited return to the stage. The virtuosic DJ and producer has been confirmed to perform at Nashville's Pinnacle venue, where dubstep superstar SVDDEN DEATH is hosting a curated two-day takeover July 11-12. Getter's performance on the 11th is billed as a "Resurrection Set," a fitting title for an artist sorely missed by the electronic music community. The announcement arrives on the heels of Getter's signing to United Tale

Two men have been jailed after attacking a university lecturer at a Scottish music festival and leaving him permanently blind in one eye, the BBC reports. Patrick Kerr, 33, and Simon Tierney, 38, were sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow to terms of five-and-a-half and four-and-a-half years in prison, respectively. The pair assaulted the victim, 53-year-old Antonio Grant, at the Rewind Festival at Scone Palace in July 2023. Grant, who was attending the festival with his family, did not persona

Ibiza's highly anticipated new nightclub, [UNVRS], officially opens its doors this Friday, May 30th, marking an ambitious new chapter in the island’s storied nightlife scene. Created by Yann Pissenem and The Night League—the minds behind hotspots Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza—the venue combines arena-scale production with a luxury clubbing experience. Adding to the fanfare, [UNVRS] will also host what The Night League is calling Ibiza's first-ever "burger club" inside its futuristic walls. VICIO's cult-f

The New York City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution endorsing federal legislation that would create new royalty payments for musicians whose work generates billions in revenue but leaves many earning below minimum wage. Resolution 368, introduced by Council Member Shahana Hanif, supports the Living Wage for Musicians Act, which would establish additional streaming royalties paid directly to artists on top of their existing compensation. The federal bill was originally introduced by Represen

Step into the shadows with Luca Draccar's The Dark Side, a four-track EP with pulsating techno and unfiltered energy. Draccar's latest EP is a plunge into industrial techno, built for the depths of underground raves. Across four tracks, the producer crafts a relentless sonic landscape where churning basslines and metallic textures collide, creating an experience that feels both hypnotic and menacing. Draccar’s strength lies in his ability to balance raw production with a sense of controlled chao

Dubstep phenom Subtronics has announced a 360° performance at LA's famed Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, offering fans a chance to experience his high-intensity sound from every angle.  The 360° DJ set, a rarity in Subtronics' touring repertoire, will place him in the center of the Shrine, surrounded on all sides by fans. The immersive configuration is expected to heighten the audiovisual experience, marrying his frenetic, heavy-hitting tracks with cutting-edge production design. The storied Sh

Avicii's posthumous compilation album, Avicii Forever, has rocketed into Spotify's top five most-streamed albums of all-time, accumulating over 14 billion streams, according to data from Kworb. The achievement places the late Tim Bergling's work alongside contemporary giants including Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti, which maintains the top spot with nearly 19.6 billion streams. The Weeknd's Starboy and Ed Sheeran's ÷ round out the top three while Olivia Rodrigo's chart-topping debut, the teenage h

Egzod is back with a new alias, Merage, launching the project with his debut single "Replay." Known for his cinematic bass music, the DJ and producer isn’t new to high-stakes electronic production. But with Merage, he's swapped the dramatic peaks and valleys for the whiplash rush of drum & bass. Out now via Monstercat, "Replay" is a storm of kinetic percussion and self-sabotage, with lyrics that hit like a Red Bull laced with regret: “My head’s a mess, I’m out of luck / I guess I’m lost when

Hidden behind a faux bait-and-tackle storefront in Palm Beach, one of the most audacious nightlife experiments in recent memory now has the backing of some of dance music’s most influential artists. Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew has officially acquired a stake in Mary Lou’s, the lavish hospitality concept that’s quickly become Palm Beach’s most enigmatic and buzzed-about nightlife haunt. Founded by hospitality innovators Alex Melillo, Joe Cervasio and Topher Grubb, Mary Lou’s is now poised to take its b

Airbnb is ready to move into one of the world's most influential festival properties, Lollapalooza, after unveiling its first-ever global live music partnership. Offering fans artist-hosted moments beyond the stage, the collaboration will see Airbnb Experiences integrated directly into Lollapalooza events in Berlin, Mumbai, São Paulo and the brand's flagship festival in Chicago. Guests will be able to book fan experiences, such as backstage tours, photography masterclasses and secret performance

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Nicole Moudaber is expanding her musical empire with the launch of MoodCollective, a new record label dedicated exclusively to house and tech house music. Set to debut in June 27th, 2025, the imprint marks a strategic pivot for Moudaber, who is revered for her work in the global techno scene. "People know me for techno, but I’ve always played and loved all different genres," Moudaber explained. "MoodCollective is my chance to create and explore the world of house and tech house further. It felt

The best musical partnerships have always required a leap of faith between strangers. After teaming up with Audius for their fifth create together compilation, bitbird once again proves that leap no longer needs geography—just good WiFi and better intentions. In an industry increasingly dominated by algorithmic discovery and manufactured viral moments, projects like create together feel like a return to electronic music's collaborative DIY roots. The series from San Holo's beloved electronic mus