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The new track marks a “rebirth” for the UKG artist ahead of a new project Continue reading...

From the people behind the accessible, but raucous, Digbeth party hotspot of over 8 years, Mama Roux’s… Club Colette is located right next door, but promises something wildly different. Whilst Mama focuses on in-your-face entertainment and confetti drops, merging electronic and live music, Club Colette is there to strip it all back and go back to basics, putting the DJ, intimacy, and the sound quality – front and centre, and putting culture first. Something its founders have said has been stripp

Audio Obscura, the electronic event group known for matching modern music with odd and off-limits venues, will collaborate with the legendary Marlon Hoffstadt for Kingsnight 2025. They will present a unique performance against the backdrop of the Van Nelle Fabriek, a Rotterdam UNESCO World Heritage site. Following his sold-out events at the Amsterdam Dance Event, Marlon will make his first appearance on Dutch territory on April 25, 2025. With Marlon leading the way, the event will inevitably ta

Taking place across several venues between March 20 and March 22, there will be talks by the likes of FKA twigs and Jayda G, with music coming from Ryoji Ikeda, Erika de Casier and LSDXOXO and more Continue reading...

From the team behind Mama Roux’s, the venue takes the place of a former chicken shop Continue reading...

Fifteen years deep, it’s been one hell of a ride! With an incredible 1.9 billion streams on the UKF Drum & Bass YouTube channel, it all began with the now-iconic upload of Deadmau5’s ‘I Remember (J Majik & Wickaman Remix)’. As we gear up for the grand finale of our UKF15 celebrations, a sold-out show at the mighty Drumheads on December 13 – it feels like the perfect moment to reflect on this milestone. We caught up with Sakkurra to talk about what UKF means to her and, of course, her

Malaa has teamed up with R&B Legend Jeremih for a new genre-fusing track ‘All In’. This unexpected fusion of genres showcases Malaa’s knack for pushing musical boundaries. His signature heavy electronic production blends effortlessly with Jeremih’s smooth and iconic vocals. The track’s innovative sound is designed to captivate both Malaa’s dedicated fanbase and a broader audience. The record opens with a synth-driven intro that crescendos into a hard-hitting electronic drop, the song is

From the floor of LA’s iconic Kia Forum, the towering stage looked like a technicolor spaceship. Saturday night marked the final performance of John Summit’s Comfort in Chaos tour, and the Chicago native commanded his audience with the ease of a seasoned pilot. It was a night of unforgettable music, groundbreaking production, and a touch of magic, wrapping up a trio of sold-out shows in Inglewood. Having attended his intimate album launch earlier this year, seeing the journey from that small

elrow, the famed party series from Spain, turned Chicago's Radius into an unbridled playground of dance music surrealism over Thanksgiving weekend. Imagine Cirque du Soleil meets electronic music, and you’re still only halfway to understanding the sensory overload that defines elrow's events. Just a year after debuting their "Dance with the Serpent" theme in late-2023, the brand is presently touring stateside their new "Hallucinarium" theme, a concept that plunges partygoers into a sacred dreams

ACRAZE continues to blaze new creative paths with his latest release, "Take Ya B."  Teaming up with Lil Mabu, a rising voice in hip-hop after a breakout 2023, the EDM.com Class of 2022 star's new collaboration is an unapologetic invitation to live life unrestrained. It's a compelling reimagination of Mabu's "MR. TAKE YA B*TCH," his hit track with ChriseanRock. Since premiering the track in grand fashion over Labor Day Weekend at Chicago's North Coast Music Festival—where ACRAZE brought out Mabu

Claude VonStroke is turning the beat around. After a bold detour into bass music as Barclay Crenshaw—a move that was announced this time last year—the Dirtybird Records visionary will return to touring as Claude VonStroke in 2025, he revealed this week. Destined to reignite his house music legacy on the dancefloor, VonStroke’s resurgence marks the start of a new chapter in a storied career that has thrived on reinvention. As Crenshaw, he captivated listeners in 2024 with Open Channel, a debut al

Decadence Colorado is an awesome two-day New Year’s Eve event at the Colorado Convention Center. The promoters for NYE’s Decadence Colorado are two brands who have developed great reputations as stellar promoters in the music industry, Global Dance and AEG (the former also co-promotes the Decadence Arizona festival as well alongside Relentless Beats). These promoters will also make sure that the attendees at Decadence Colorado will have an unforgettable NYE weekend as they get to experience two

Producer and DJ Alex Cecil unveils his newest release via Critical Monday Records, sharing his Indie Dance sound with his brand-new EP, ‘Hip Aliens.’ With a remix by EMJIE accompanying Alex Cecil’s project, adding a fresh sonic perspective to the release, listeners are sure to enjoy the dynamic auditory experience on offer, invited to immerse themselves in the hard-hitting soundscapes of the EP.  As he approaches his music creation with skill and expertise, Alex Cecil has worked to refine hi

Swiss-South African artist Nora En Pure closes out 2024 with her latest track ‘Polar Lights‘, released via Enormous Tunes. Known for her evocative blend of melodic house and soothing soundscapes, Nora’s ‘Polar Lights’ brings a serene vibe, filled with gentle keys, soaring strings, and a mellow bassline. The track invites listeners into an atmospheric experience, evoking a sense of tranquility and nostalgia. The Listener’s Journey To Illustrate, the track opens with ethereal vocals and so

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for techno enthusiasts—Drumcode’s A-Sides Vol. 13 has arrived, delivering 18 electrifying tracks from both seasoned veterans and fresh faces. Dropping December 6th, this highly anticipated compilation, curated by label head Adam Beyer, showcases the cutting edge of the global techno scene. This latest installment features a mix of Drumcode regulars and debutants, with Beyer himself contributing a standout track titled ‘Life Is.’ The Swedish techno pio

Brazilian music superstar ALOK and UK sensation Clementine Douglas have joined forces to deliver a powerful new single, ‘Body Talk.’ ‘Body Talk’ is a dance floor anthem that seamlessly blends Alok’s signature high-energy beats with Clementine’s soulful and dynamic vocals. The song’s driving bassline and propulsive percussion create an irresistible groove, while Clementine’s powerful vocals add a layer of emotion and intensity. The track’s soaring melodies and euphoric breakdowns are sure to

Boogie Lights, the visionary producer/DJ/drummer and frontman of the dynamic 10-piece ensemble The Boogie Bunch, is thrilled to celebrate the release of his debut album, DISCO DANCE THERAPY.  DISCO DANCE THERAPY showcases Boogie Lights‘ genre-blending mastery across 11 tracks, taking listeners on a journey through his artistic identity – a sonic ethos influenced by house, disco, funk, bass, soul, and hip-hop. Featuring contributions from members of The Boogie Bunch—a rotating ensemble of tal

Dim Mak artists RayRay and T A N E join forces to deliver the earth-shattering industrial techno track, ‘Lose Control.’ This exciting collaboration pushes the boundaries of the genre, offering a raw and exhilarating listening experience. In ‘Lose Control’ RayRay’s signature vocals intertwine seamlessly with a relentless rumble kick, creating a hypnotic and intoxicating atmosphere. The duo’s innovative approach to production shines through as they experiment with unconventional soundscapes, c

Prodigious electronic music producer Knock2 has teamed up with trap pioneer RL Grime for “come aliv3,” the third single from Knock2’s forthcoming debut LP, nolimit. The San Diego-native will celebrate the album release with an historic, global ‘Knock2: nolimit TOUR’ (press release), which will see the artist visionary stop through cities like New York, Sydney, Chicago, Toronto, Denver, Austin, Vancouver, and Perth, with additional dates already added after selling 25k+ tickets during the initial

Dancing Astronaut’s New Music Friday featuring the best in new dance music from Adam Beyer, Anyma, Chris Lorenzo, RL Grime & Knock2, Wax Motif & more. Featured image: Eric Dew The post Dancing Astronaut’s New Music Friday: December 6, 2024 appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Just in time for the holiday season, Electric Love Festival presents the perfect gift for music lovers: the first lineup phase for ELF25 is set and already bringing summer vibes despite the chilly winter season. With an impressive selection of artists spanning a wide range of genres – from chilled-out house to high-energy Hard Dance – ELF25 is set to be an unmissable highlight on the summer festival calendar. A standout highlight of the first line-up phase is Major Lazer Soundsystem. The trio s

As the clock ticks closer to 2025, NEON Countdown continues to raise the bar with the reveal of its Phase 2 lineup. This year, the festival cements its reputation as Thailand’s premier New Year’s Eve celebration, adding an irresistible blend of global icons and rising stars to an already stellar roster. Let’s dive into what makes Phase 2 an unmissable addition to NEON Countdown 2024. HI-LO (Oliver Heldens): A Debut Like No Other For the first time ever, Oliver Heldens will bring his techno alias

While streaming platforms encapsulate our listening habits for the year, a new study takes it one step further by analyzing music's effect on body image. And it's music to our ears to hear that EDM is one of the top genres fostering body positivity. The study was conducted by Levity, a company specializing in weight loss support through a combination of prescription medications and personalized clinical guidance. They analyzed 360,997 songs across 1,849 body-positive playlists, and asked 1,000 A

You may read our articles pretty frequently, but it’s not too often that we turn the tables and show a bit of the personalities that make up EDMTunes. We have a whole team of writers from around the world, and across the dance music spectrum. We decided to ask our team to share their Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay, Soundcloud summary, and YouTube Music lists so the world can see a bit about the team that makes up EDMTunes. Scott – President “Most of my music listening

Paying tribute to her late friend and collaborator Avicii, MØ has released a beautiful cover of his hit track "Wake Me Up." MØ, who collaborated with the late EDM icon to release 2013's "Dear Boy," breathes new life into Aloe Blacc's timeless vocals. Infusing them with her raw and powerful voice, she stays true to the original "Wake Me Up" while adding a fresh twist, belting over a propulsive synthpop beat. Avicii's music, she says, has had a profound impact and played an instrumental role in he