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Grammy-winning artist DJ Snake has unveiled the highly anticipated world tour for his bass alias, The OUTLAW. Kicking off in 2025, the tour will electrify audiences in iconic cities such as New York, San Francisco, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and more. Known for his high-energy performances, cinematic visuals, and cutting-edge production, The OUTLAW promises an immersive experience like no other. This announcement follows The OUTLAW‘s groundbreaking debut at Bangkok’s premier 808

In a candid interview during his performance at Dreamstate SoCal 2024, trance icon Armin van Buuren delved into the transformation of the genre, his artistic journey, and the future of electronic music. As one of the most influential figures in the dance music world, Armin shared insights into how trance has evolved and how he continues to innovate within the ever-changing industry landscape. The Evolution of Trance Reflecting on trance music’s trajectory, Armin highlighted its adaptabil

Junction 2 has revealed the first wave of artists that will perform at the next iteration of the festival. The event, which will take place at Boston Manor Park in London (UK), will feature once again some of the biggest acts in underground house and techno. Let’s take a look at this first wave announcement made the organizers. Attendees will have a chance to see perform artists like Charlotte De Witte, Daria Kolosova b2b Dr Rubinsten, Dax J b2b Helena Hauff, DVS1, Kettama, Nina Kraviz, Job

Awakenings, the iconic techno event series from the Netherlands, is set to elevate the festival experience with the return of Awakenings Upclose on May 17 and 18, 2025, at Houtrak. “This year’s lineup continues our mission to push boundaries, bringing together the pioneers, innovators, and fresh talents who embody the spirit of techno. After an unforgettable sold-out debut, the journey continues.” – Awakenings Official Facebook Page The 2025 lineup features a dynamic mix of techno stalw

Dom Dolla just announced a second night at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden, solidifying his meteoric rise in the global dance music scene. Known for his infectious grooves and captivating stage presence, Dom took to social media to share his excitement: A Historic Weekend in NYC Madison Square Garden, a venue synonymous with musical legends, will now host Dom Dolla across two unforgettable nights. This marks a significant milestone for the Australian producer, whose genr

Grammy-winning artist DJ Snake has just announced the world tour for his bass alias, The OUTLAW. The tour includes stops in iconic cities such as New York, San Francisco, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, , Atlanta. This highly anticipated tour marks a bold new chapter for DJ Snake as he brings his electrifying performances to some of the world’s most renowned venues. Fans can look forward to an immersive experience featuring his signature high-energy sets, cinematic visuals, and cutting-edge produc

In just a few years, Italian DJ and producer GENESI has carved out a space in the dance music world, blending his craft of Melodic House, Techno, and underground culture into an instantly recognizable signature. His rapid rise has been punctuated by monumental achievements, including ranking #44 on 1001Tracklists’ Top 101 Producers of 2024, where he was the second-highest new entrant of the year. GENESI’s breakout track, “Everything You Have Done (Meduza Edit),” has been a defining moment in his

Yesterday, we took a trip down memory lane to revisit our first-ever dubstep upload. Today, it’s all about the origins of our Music YouTube channel – and it begins with a bang: KOAN Sound’s remix of Skrillex’s ‘Kill Everybody’ As we count down to the grand finale of our UKF15 celebrations – a sold-out extravaganza at the mighty Drumsheds on December 13 – we’re having a quick catch up with KOAN Sound. Your remix of Skrillex’s ‘Kill Everybody’ was the first upload on our UK Music Cha

Carl Cox, DJ Minx, DJ Gigola and Jamie xx are among the bill Continue reading...

Knock2 and ISOxo returned to San Diego over the weekend for a pair of epic homecoming shows, which the latter called "way more meaningful than anything we've ever done." Until next year. The breakout electronic music duo, collectively known as ISOKNOCK, took over Snapdragon Stadium December 7-8 for their headlining twin bill, dubbed "San Diego 4EVR." They're now poised to expand the concept into a full-fledged annual festival called Niteharts Fest, they announced onstage Sunday night. Niteharts

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DJ Ruby · Sasha – Bloodlock (DJ Ruby 2024 Rework) [FREE DOWNLOAD] An active DJ for more than 2 decades, and an active member of purveying House in his hometown, this Malta royalty and resident of the island, has a quiet yet formidable reputation around the electronic dance music circuit. Affable, and a powerhouse performer in a huge expanse of music land left deliberately open, to be explored and mapped out on one’s own, that one which he has in his stride , he has set a benchmark for being o

Taking place Friday the 14th of March 2025 at London’s esteemed Roundhouse, pioneering electronic composer and multi-disciplinary artist Max Cooper explores the intersections of art and science through his new ‘LATTICE 3D/AV’ show – his most ambitious live system yet. Highlighting his vision of elevating electronic music as an art form, the influential artist takes over London’s iconic Roundhouse for an elevated live experience, built with input from his audience. Lattice 3D/AV is Max Cooper

The tech means DJs don't need to manually submit set lists for royalties to be paid to producers, and there is also no cost for venues to participate Continue reading...

Following the announcement of his first ever international residency, ‘Trip 2 Fantasy,’ MR.BLACK has taken it upon himself to deliver a single that perfectly captures the essence of this groundbreaking endeavour, and what better way, than the release of a homonymously titled track that oozes with energy from start to finish. An electrifying production, ‘Trip 2 Fantasy’ evokes that sense of pure euphoria, with the Israeli DJ/Producer once again showcasing the endless and immense musical capabilit

Following a sell-out year in 2024, Brunch Electronik Festival makes its third edition back to Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum and Poble Espanyol, returning for the first time across four days from 7th to 10th August 2025. The lovely Parc del Fòrum waterfront venue complex will host the 8th and 9th; after this will be afterparties at the greatest venues in the city (details TBA). The breathtaking Poble Espanyol will host the 7th and 10th, offering a variety of venues fit for many electronic genres.

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After a sell-out year in 2024, Brunch Electronik Festival returns to Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum and Poble Espanyol for its third edition, taking place–for the first time–across four days from 7th to 10th August 2025. The 8th and 9th will be set in the beautiful Parc del Fòrum waterfront venue complex, followed by afterparties at the city’s best venues (details TBA). The 7th and 10th will take place at the stunning Poble Espanyol, providing a plethora of stages that cater to different genres

Tickets Date: May 17-18, 2025 Location: Spaarnwoude-Park, The Netherlands  Catch Donato Dozzy x Jane Fitz, Jeff Mills, KI/KI, Ben Klock x Ignez, Marrøn x Rødhåd, Luigi Tozzi (live), Chris Stussy x Sally C and many more on May 17-18 at Spaarnwoude-Park. After an electrifying sold out debut that left artists, fans, and the community hyped, Upclose is back for its highly anticipated second edition. The festival will once again transform Spaarnwoude-Park into a pulsing sanctuary of sound, connec

Inaugural Single “In Your Eyes” by JK, Arabic Piano, ORSO & Maejor Out January 2025 Titanic’s End, the community and art car that originated at Burning Man with a mission to protect the world’s oceans, has officially launched Titanic’s End Records. The label has also announced its inaugural release, “In Your Eyes,” a new single from producers JK, Arabic Piano, ORSO, and Maejor, due out January 2025. The Titanic’s End community comprises two hundred closely-knit individuals bonded by their

Following an amazing sold-out debut that left artists, supporters, and the community speechless, Awakenings‘ Upclose is back for its much-awaited second edition. On May 17 and 18, 2025 the event will once more turn Spaarnwoude-Park into a throbbing haven of sound, connection, and group movement. What’s the Upclose festival? Awakenings’ most recent festival, Upclose, pays homage to the dance floor and depicts the raw spirit of dance floor culture: sweaty, steamy, and intimate, where every beat

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GRAMMY-nominated electronic music powerhouses SLANDER, in collaboration with renowned live events experience creator Insomniac, unveiled their highly anticipated new music festival, Starbase. Set to take place on April 25-26, 2025 at the picturesque Lake Perris in Southern California, Starbase is a new exciting two day festival that fuses SLANDER’s signature melodic and bass sounds with Insomniac’s world-class production. In total, there are over 35+ specially curated artists joining the lineup

SLANDER are shooting for the stars—literally—after revealing the long-awaited launch of their own music festival, Starbase. SLANDER's Derek Andersen and Scott Land revealed Starbase back in May 2021 but ultimately pulled the plug, postponing the festival indefinitely and refunding ticket-holders due to the impact of COVID-19 at the time. Inspired by the duo's many years attending Burning Man, the inaugural festival had originally been planned for a nature preserve in South Carolina but has now b