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There’s an all-star talent roster on deck for the return of ARC to Chicago’s Union Park this Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 30 – Sept. 1). House Comes Home this Labor Day Weekend as ARC Music Festival returns to Union Park in Chicago for a jam-packed 3-day affair. From August 30 through September 1, ARC brings [...] The post ARC Music Festival Reveals 2024 Lineup appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

After two incredibly successful years, ARC Music Festival comes in hot with the reveal of its 2023 lineup. The festival enters its junior year with heavyweight names like Eric Prydz HOLO, Adam Beyer, Tale Of Us, Fatboy Slim, John Summit, Fisher, and Boris Brejcha gracing its immersive main stages. Chicago icons and house music architects Derrick Carter, Gene Farris, Collette, DJ Heather, and DJ Lady D fall in line alongside techno stalwart Hiroko Yamamura and Detroit pioneers Carl Craig, Moo

This year will see the festival make port at Burgess Park, for its first south-of-the river edition Continue reading...

Joy Orbison, Barry Can't Swim and Shygirl are all set to perform on the converted Royal Navy helicopter on Worthy Farm next month Continue reading...

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Chris Cooper / Shotaway (@shotawaydotcom) Arcadia is one of Glastonbury‘s most-famous stages at each edition of the festival for the nearly the past couple decades. The Arcadia stage started running on renewable energy at last year’s edition and during the last FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the tournament organizers even hired the fire-breathing, spider-like stage to host live music performances there, especially DJ sets. At Glastonbury 2024, there will be a new aren

In the midst of a breakout year, Arcando has unveiled his latest single, a gritty drum & bass track called "Don’t Tell Me." The red-hot producer is buzzing off the success of his official remix of "Jungle," a global hit by the The Chainsmokers and Alok featuring Mae Stephens. That track is gaining steam as a festival favorite, especially after Martin Garrix rinsed it during his recent headlining Ultra set in Miami. "Don’t Tell Me" expertly showcases the heavier side of Arcando’s production t

Musician Grimes has gone public with what seems her new boyfriend – none other than DJ/producer Matteo Milleri, aka Anyma, who recently divorced from Italian model Vittoria Ceretti. Ceretti, 25, announced her divorce from Matteo Milleri (known professionally as Anyma) just last June expressing surprise over the split. The former couple had married in a seaside ceremony in Ibiza, Spain, though details of their relationship were kept relatively private. However, Grimes seemingly confirmed her ne

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Do LaB / Jamal Eid Attending a music festival is a joyous occasion that any music fan regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background loves to attend. However, with difficult times throughout the world such as hyperinflation and significant conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, prices have increased at various music festivals. Additionally, more people have not been attending music festivals, particularly major o

AREA15, the nation's most immersive entertainment hub, is ringing in 2025 with a masquerade experience like no other. This New Year's Eve, the sprawling venue just off the Las Vegas Strip will be transformed into a maze of interconnected, themed ballrooms, each offering a unique blend of music and mystery. For those who haven't peered into the looking glass to experience the whimsy of AREA15—it's a must. Thanks to the venue's unrivaled experiences at the intersection of music and art, the immers

AREA15 is inviting you to "unleash your inner survivor" and leave your sanity at its doors this Halloween. The beloved Las Vegas campus is mutating into scAREA15 for a unique event, Strange Circus, which organizers are calling a "post-apocalyptic carnival" where cyborg contortionists and deranged circus performers stalk through the shadows. It's not all frights, of course. Delights will come in the form of a killer lineup led by headliners Whethan, Baby Gravy (Yung Gravy and bbno$) and Connor Pr

AREA21 have released their long-awaited debut album Greatest Hits Vol. 1. The album is a culmination of not only the 12 songs written, produced and performed by Martin Garrix and Maejor, who between them have worked with some of music’s biggest artists including Bono, G-Eazy, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Khalid, but also a global visual project in the form of a series of videos by award-winning animation studio Titmouse, Inc. (Dua Lipa, Run the Jewels) which took 9 months to complete, with work b

Renowned Greek DJ and producer Argy has unveiled his highly anticipated remix of Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz’s chart-dominating hit, “Miss You”. Released on streaming platforms, the remix reimagines the globally loved track with Argy’s signature style, infusing it with deep, pulsating beats and a hypnotic energy. The Argy Remix retains the infectious vocals and melody of the original but amplifies its intensity with a darker, tech-house groove. Known for his ability to blend emotive sound

A night intended to showcase Argy’s highly anticipated "New World" show took an unexpected turn due to a "potential bomb threat" at the venue, he revealed in a statement over the weekend. The episode led to the renowned DJ and his team canceling his performance at Budapest's Hungarian Railway Museum to prioritize fan safety and production integrity. Known for his meticulous approach to live performances, Argy shared details of the December 20th incident in an Instagram Story, explaining that aft

Renowned DJ and producer Argy makes his highly anticipated return with the album “New World,” released via the esteemed label Afterlife, curated by Tale of Us. In “New World,” Argy embarks on a journey into uncharted territory, blending human emotion with AI innovation to craft a groundbreaking musical experience. Departing from conventional production methods, he … Continued Argy shares fresh groundbreaking album ‘New World’ via Afterlife Records: Listen

Summer is coming to an end, and with it, comes one of the more awaited tops of the season. Tomorrowland‘s official radio station, One World Radio, has released this year’s Summer Anthems Top 100, a list of the best songs of the summer. People from all over the world had the chance to cast their votes for a poll that truly represented the radio’s audience. This list features the most important songs of the summer that were played at festivals and clubs around the world. It’s a great way to r

After three long years without a music festival at Rawhide Event Center, Arizona EDM fans can now start celebrating, as Relentless Beats has announced its return to Rawhide on June 29, 2024 with a one-night-only event featuring GRAMMY-nominated artist, Illenium. This marks the first Relentless Beats event at Rawhide since 2021; it’s a place that not only holds significance for the Southwest’s most prolific independent promoter but also for countless fans who have been attending some of the

Arky Waters caps the year off with his new single ‘Back To You’ featuring the vocals of Jade Alice. This marks Arky’s first collaboration with another vocalist – Jade’s dream pop roots and catchy hooks move with the emotional depths of the track, capturing us through the tender and darker moments. “We made this track around COVID times, I sent her a DM and I honestly didn’t expect a reply, she ended up being open to working with me even though I had nothing out at the time. I sent over an idea

Arky Waters is an Australian newcomer who is crafting a unique blend of breakbeat electronica with swelling techno influences, which has a sound that can be likened to a mix between Bicep, Overmono and Godford. Just a few months ago Arky Waters treated us to a very impressive debut ep titled “Arky Sucks”, and now he’s back with a mesmerizing new single, “Take My Time.“ The single whisks you on a beautiful trip to the underground, exploring downtempo and break beat influences backed by a vibr

Armin van Buuren co-founded label Armada Music, based in Amsterdam has set up a new parent company, Armada Music Group as it continues to grow through acquisition. Its latest acquisition is Netherlands-based label and publisher Cloud 9 Music. The new parent company which will encompass Armada’s label, publishing and investments arms. Last year, the label announced the BEAT Music Fund, which it described as the first-ever dance music investment fund and a plan to spend $100 million on catalog acq

In a move that’s set to redefine the contours of dance music, Armada Music, the world’s leading independent dance music label, has announced the grand relaunch of New York City’s esteemed King Street Sounds. This seismic shift comes on the heels of the label’s acquisition by BEAT, the pioneering dance music investment fund under the Armada Music umbrella, in 2023. The relaunch is not just a nod to the past but a leap into the future, featuring a comprehensive visual rebrand, the debut of a remix

*Featred Cover Photo Credit: Armada Music TV / YouTube Armada Music has entered into a joint venture with renowned Dutch electronic artist Joris Voorn. This partnership builds on their previous collaborations and will focus on Voorn’s upcoming album, Serotonin, which will release in July under the Spectrum label via Armada Music. The album will feature notable tracks such as ‘Burn’ with Tom Walker, ‘Seventeen’ with Yotto and White Lies, and ‘You & I’ with Nathan Nicholson. Additionally,

A new mini-documentary from Armada Music explores the history and recent revival of hard house in the electronic music landscape. Released today on the Dutch label’s official YouTube channel, The Comeback of Hard House charts the story of the high-speed subgenre from its origins in the Netherlands to a current resurgence in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, buoyed by increasing post-lockdown demand for fast tempos and support from scene heavyweights like KI/KI, KETTAMA, and Peggy Gou. Dir

Dance music royalty will take centre stage at Hopetoun House Sessions this summer as the legendary Armand Van Helden is confirmed to headline the Sunday 3rd August line-up – marking his first Scottish appearance in over two decades. A true icon of the global electronic scene, Armand Van Helden has been behind some of dance music’s most enduring anthems, including You Don’t Know Me, My My My and I Want Your Soul. With a genre-defying catalogue that bridges house, hip hop, garage and electro, h

It’s New Music Friday, and today. Trance legend Armin van Buuren‘s drops his latest track, ‘Bach To The Future’ in collaboration with fellow Dutch artist BLR. This exciting release is available now on Armada Music. Fans have already experienced this tune in numerous Armin shows this year, and it’s time you gave it a listen. Don’t miss out on this genre-crossing banger—let us know what you think! ‘Bach To The Future’ ‘Bach To The Future’ represents a bold and transformative departur

Out now on Armada Music is ‘Larger Than Life,’ the highly anticipated debut collaboration from Armin van Buuren and five-piece indie pop band Chef’Special. Doubling as the official anthem for the Dutch men’s national football team, ‘Larger Than Life’ combines the powers of two of the Netherlands’ most prominent acts as it invokes the feeling of being able to take on the world, hoping to kick off a journey that leads to greatness. Underlining its intent to inspire, ‘Larger Than Life