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After an indefinite break from performing, Getter is heading out on tour to make his long-awaited return to the stage. The influential DJ and producer has announced a 2025 tour beginning on July 4th in Los Angeles. He's set to perform in a slew of major US cities, including Philly, Denver, Washington DC and Chicago, as well as a show in Vancouver. One of the tour's highlights is a performance at Nashville's Pinnacle venue, where dubstep superstar SVDDEN DEATH is hosting a curated two-day takeove

NOVAH and CERES have joined forces for a new single, weaving a spell of sweat and sound to deliver a hard techno anthem on Tomorrowland Music, the label of the iconic EDM festival of the same name. In a scene where techno can sometimes feel like a cold, mechanical march, Belgian techno phenom NOVAH has stormed onto the scene with a dynamic and pumping sound. Her latest masterstroke is "Papi," a track she created alongside CERES, the Rio de Janeiro-born artist whose collaboration with Alok, "LET’

For Mike Posner, "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" was never about topping charts. It was a moment of vulnerability that captured what Avicii knew too well: how success can amplify the very emptiness it's supposed to fill. "He never cared, unlike almost everybody in the music industry, if I was number one, or number one million," Posner told EDM.com back in 2021. "In this period where I'm sitting at home with an empty calendar, he asked me to work." Now, the track echoes louder than ever with The Forest

Because nothing says PLUR like puppies and popsicles, Ultra Music Festival is hosting a pet adoption event at its longtime venue in the heart of downtown Miami. The organizers of Ultra, one of the world's largest EDM festivals, are putting community first with "Bayfront Bark," a free pet adoption event popping up at Bayfront Park on Saturday, June 21st. In a collaborative effort with Miami-Dade County Animal Services, Bayfront Park, the City of Miami and the Miami Police Department, the event ai

A decade after the launch of UNTOLD, legends are lingering and imagination is running wild for the festival's historic 10th anniversary in the heart of Transylvania. The organizers of the massive Romanian festival have been building an entire universe in that time. They're now returning to the city of Cluj-Napoca from August 7–10 for what has the feel of the brand's most dramatic and impressive festival yet, with eight stages, 200 artists and roughly 400,000 fans dancing under the night sky of t

What do science, psychedelics and spirituality have to do with electronic dance music? More than you might think.  Those three themes were front and center in Austin, known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," at Dave Asprey’s 13th annual Biohacking Conference, a gathering that felt less like a tech summit and more like a future-forward wellness festival. From May 28–30, thousands came together to explore cutting-edge tools for upgrading and optimizing the human experience through biohackin

David Guetta and Cedric Gervais have reunited for a new single, "A Better World," a love letter to the golden age of French house music. Drawing inspiration from Jackie Moore's 1970s hit "If," the French electronic music titans constructed a sonic bridge between disco's euphoric past and the euphoria of today's dopemine-fueled dance music. Their reverence for their musical heritage permeates the beat, which chugs along to a radiant house rhythm. The production maintains the glossy sheen expected

Not every coronation happens in gold light—some rise from ashes, with tears still drying and the ground quietly shifting beneath their feet. That's the case for Linney and her new single, "The Crown," her first solo release of 2025. Reinforcing her standing as one of dance music's most vital emerging storytellers, "The Crown" is more than another club cut on Linney's expanding résumé. The DJ, producer and singer-songwriter, who was recently named to the EDM.com Class of 2025, peels back the laye

Before TikTok made bedroom producers famous, Ninajirachi was already building her world in the glow of a computer screen in the Central Coast region of Australia. Now, the virtuosic electronic music producer has announced her long-awaited debut album, I Love My Computer, an ode to the machine she's described as "the greatest collaborator I'll know in this lifetime." The album's title reflects her journey from discovering EDM through a YouTube video about tie-dyeing denim shorts to becoming one o

Baring both his soul and his undeniable production chops, Kai Wachi's sophomore album is finally here. The Boise-based dubstep and bass music star proves he’s not interested in genre constraints with the new album, NEKROSIS. Instead, he's unapologetically telling a story and working hard to ensure that it hits just as hard emotionally as it does sonically. Out now via Black Tiger Sex Machine's Kannibalen Records, NEKROSIS is his first full-length album since 2019's Demigod. The 13-track project

Control Freak and nikko have joined forces for a new single, "POWER," a rave anthem that delivers exactly what its title promises. In an electronic music landscape oversaturated with fake-out drops and manufactured dopamine hits, the track feels like a throwback to when club records were designed for dancefloors instead of algorithms. There's no overthinking here, just pure kinetic force wrapped in smart production choices. Control Freak and nikko, two of today's most promising electronic produc

Indira Paganotto, a standout from the EDM.com Class of 2023, has joined forces with dance music icon Armin van Buuren for a new single, "Dragon." Arriving just ahead of their anticipated b2b performance at Sónar Festival 2025, the high-intensity psytrance track feels built for maximum impact. Paganotto, known for her dark, high-octane techno sound, steps further into the spotlight alongside van Buuren, whose influence spans decades. Together, they've crafted a track that thrives on tension, spee

Audien is extending an unusually open invitation to aspiring music producers: submit a demo and you might find yourself sharing the stage at one of Los Angeles' most prestigious venues. The Grammy-nominated dance music producer has announced a demo submission contest offering DJs a chance to join him onstage during his upcoming concert at the Hollywood Palladium, the storied Art Deco venue that has hosted everyone from Frank Sinatra to The Rolling Stones to Eric Prydz. For bedroom producers acro

Audien has announced his long-awaited sophomore album, First Love, his first full-length project in six years. Due out in September 2025 via Armada, it's his first album since 2019's Escapism. Celebrating the announcement today, Audien dropped a brand-new single, "Slide Away," an evocative house anthem made in collaboration with MAKJ and Julia Church. Driven by the latter's effervescent vocal performance, the lush progressive house track explores emotional growth with a euphoric, upbeat twist. “

Boston-based artist Ryan Borbone, better known as “K1N” (kay-one-en),  is making a thunderous entrance into the bass music scene with his debut WORLD DOMINATION EP. Out now via Big Night Records, the boutique label spun out of nightlife behemoth Big Night Entertainment Group, the project features six tracks. K1N goes scorched-earth with the production, distilling 15 years of growth and experimentation into a tightly packed arsenal of rave weaponry. Borbone’s path through aliases, genres, and la

With their latest festival announcement, Breakaway is out to prove that even in the land of "Roll Tide" chants and roadside pecan stands, there's room for EDM. The Heart of Dixie is getting a serious bass injection after the organizers of Breakaway, the nation's fastest-growing independent festival brand, announced the lineup of their first-ever Alabama edition. The fest lands October 3-4 at Huntsville's Orion Amphitheater & Apollo Park. The inaugural Breakaway Alabama will be headlined by T

Martin Garrix has confirmed he is working on a new album. The Dutch EDM superstar revealed the full-length album, his first since 2022's heart-pounding Sentio LP, in an interview with the French Fun Radio station. "I'm working on an album so I'm very excited," he said. When pressed for a timeline, Garrix indicated fans could expect the album in early 2026. "I think early next year," he said. "I'm trying to finish it before November [2025] basically, then the team has enough time for the lead-up.

If your idea of a good time includes striped suits, skeletal smiles and a hint of the supernatural, then consider your Friday night plans sorted. A Tim Burton-themed rave is coming to Hollywood this summer, inviting ravers to step into the filmmaker's eerie and whimsical universe for one night only. Taking place June 27th at Beetle House, a venue located at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and La Brea already filled with Burton-inspired décor, the event promises a dancefloor full of costumed ch

GRiZ has launched a new video game that gives fans early access to unreleased music from his upcoming mixtape, Sidequest Vol. 1. The game blends nostalgic, fantasy-style visuals with a turn-based mini adventure. Players are prompted to face off against a dragon and select between actions like fight, hide or run. A digital 20-sided die then determines the outcome. If you roll high enough, you’ll unlock a preview of one of 12 new tracks. The game is fully replayable, offering fans the chance to co

Here's what you missed at Movement Festival 2025. Over Memorial Day Weekend, thousands from all over the world gathered in the birthplace of techno, Detroit, for the legendary festival. Across Movement's six stages, pioneering acts took the stage to showcase the sounds that started it all alongside eising stars and performers from outside the world of techno. In case you weren't in the crowd for another entry in the historic saga, we've compiled some of the most unforgettable moments at Movement

More than a decade since their last set at Red Rocks, Justice returned May 25th with a sold-out show that was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Touring in support of 2024's scintillating Hyperdrama album, the legendary French duo transformed the famed amphitheater with a performance that was equal parts auditory and visual spectacle. Justice, who are revered for their cinematic approach to live shows, brought a set that ebbed and flowed through many genres including electro, French house, nu-disco

A routine night out with friends turned into a life-threatening emergency for the daughter of Adam Beyer, who says the young girl, Uma, suffered "severe" head trauma over the weekend after being hit by a car in Ibiza. Beyer, the founder of influential techno label Drumcode Records and one of Sweden's most prominent electronic music artists, shared details of the accident in a social media post. He says Uma was crossing the street with friends when she was struck by a car traveling "at fairly hig

mau5trap is accepting producer submissions for We Are Friends, Vol. 12, marking the return of the label's flagship compilation series, Billboard Dance reports. Scheduled for release in January 2026, the compilation will be the series' first volume since 2023 and the first since Create Music Group acquired the label's catalog earlier this year. Founded by deadmau5 in 2007, mau5trap has consistently served as a launchpad for boundary-pushing electronic artists. The We Are Friends compilations, the

Jonathan Mayers, the co-founder of Bonnaroo and Outside Lands, has died at the age of 51, the festivals announced this week. Mayers was a driving creative force behind the events, two of North America’s most beloved music festivals. He co-founded Superfly Entertainment and helped launch Bonnaroo in 2002, which quickly became a model for community-driven festival experiences. Six years later, Mayers helped bring Outside Lands to life in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, where his blend of imagina

Amid ongoing issues with Brooklyn Mirage's delayed 2025 season opening, Two Friends' scheduled show Friday, June 13th has officially been moved. Instead, the "Big Bootie Mix" duo will perform at Central Park's SummerStage on Friday, September 12th, they announced this week. The change follows a series of setbacks for the venue's long-awaited reopening. After months of heavily promoted renovations, a planned May 1st reopening featuring techno superstar Sara Landry was halted at the last minute af