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Having drip-fed first tastes of new music in 2022 by the way of the dancefloor-centred ‘UR Heart‘, 2-step stuttering ‘Never Forget‘ and pensive, fast-paced ‘Letting Go‘, Bag Raiders now share ‘Love Me Back’ in a continuation of their new sonic trajectory. Staying true to their unmatched ability to create technically proficient nostalgia and blend it with an infectious melody, ‘Love Me Back‘ is a love letter to the club: a serotonin boost that is fast, confident, and full of maximum thrills

A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries over the weekend after two suspects stabbed him with a knife and a machete in a Melbourne nightclub, according to local reports. Authorities on Sunday morning arrived at Revolver Upstairs around 4am to respond to calls surrounding the attack, per a statement issued by Victoria Police. The suspects fled the area before they arrived and an investigation is now underway. "A 31-year-old Endeavour Hills man sustained life-threatening injuries and

When it comes to trap, BAILO is a household name. He’s paved his own lane in the industry, known for booming 808’s and electrifying arrangements that have earned him a massive global fanbase. Last year, BAILO spearheaded the movement to bring back the original trap sound with the release of his Trapped Out EP via Slow Roast Records, garnering support from heavy-hitters like Zeds Dead, Alison Wonderland, What So Not, GTA, and Clozee.  The movement continues with “EAGLE VZN,” where listeners can

Balance Croatia has unveiled their final wave of names ahead of their debut edition in 2025, which will celebrate a quarter-century of Balance Music. The lineup features Sasha & John Digweed, Nick Warren, Patrice Bäumel, James Zabiela, Franky Wah, Simon Doty, the newly reformed Deep Dish, and many more. The festival takes place August 8 – August 11, 2025 at The Garden Resort in Tisno, Croatia. It’s the inaugural edition of Balance Croatia Festival and it’s presented by Balance Music, the

Balance Music takes the festival experience to the next level with their final international line-up for Balance Croatia, featuring the newly reformed Deep Dish and SOS (Desyn, Omid, Demi) making their Garden Tisno and Barbarella’s debuts). Breaks icons Stanton Warriors & Adam Freeland join the party, with heroes of the scene James Zabiela, Patrice Bäumel, & Just Her, plus many other exciting additions and pre-parties. From Friday 8th to Monday 11th August 2025, leading label Balance

For three glorious days and nights from Friday 8th to Monday 11th August 2025, leading label Balance Music brings you the inaugural Balance Croatia Festival – a monumental Progressive and Melodic House beach + boat party in Europe, where they have also invited brand partners The Soundgarden, Skyline Events, and Super Progressive, who’ll be there to celebrate 25 years of Balance. Balance Music will host the biggest line-up of progressive and melodic artists to ever grace the incredible Garden

From humble roots Down Under to a global presence, Balance Music proudly celebrates 25 years at the forefront of independent electronic music with the inaugural Balance Croatia Festival at The Garden Resort in Tisno, Croatia from Friday 8th to Monday 11th August 2025. Under the leadership of director Tom Pandzic, the Australian label has played its part in shaping, and documenting 25 years of progressive dance music. The iconic Balance Series mix compilation albums are a true badge of honour, p

It’s that time of the year, festival lineup announcement time! Massive US festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo just dropped their full line ups, but, maybe you’re looking to go international this year. If you’re looking for an affordable international festival featuring a stacked lineup in a beautiful foreign locale, look no further than Balaton Sound. Taking place from June 28-July 1 on the idyllic shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary, Balaton Sound is one of the most renowned open-air beach fes

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You know those dirty, ragged wristbands we all bring home after trekking miles through heat, dirt, and mud after a multi-day camping festival? Every porta potty visit, every wave of dust kicked up by shufflers, every spilled drop of rain or Beatbox is forever etched on those beloved wristbands. They serve as a grimy memento of the blood, sweat, and tears we ravers put into every festival experience. Well apparently these wristbands have become so sought after, that Balenciaga is now selling a mo

After a long time in the techno scene, Balthazar & JackRock are known for their unique sounds and creative sets. They have been released on a number of well-known labels. The beginning of “In The Dark” has dark beats and bright sounds that bring light. The rough pads and twitchy sounds in the background make this another catchy club cut. Then ‘Better‘ comes in strong with slamming kick drums, rumbling bass, and evocative and celestial synths. ‘In The Machine‘ ends with an acid touch and

Established in the Techno scene, Balthazar & JackRock are known for their innovative sets and distinctive sounds that have been released on various respected labels. Here they impress once more and say of the EP. “For us it has always been important to convey strong emotion through our music. With In The Dark, we fuse comforting nostalgia and energising, inspiring sounds that bring promise for the future. There’s no feeling quite like witnessing everyone coming together as one, reflecting on

In a groundbreaking move that merges creativity with opportunity, music producer and artist Bandaii has announced an exciting worldwide vocalist competition linked to her latest single, “Carouselle.” As Bandaii’s inaugural release for 2024, “Carouselle” represents a significant milestone, marking the second year of the Bandaii project with a sound that encapsulates a trippy circus festival set within a mystical fantasy world. The song is giving us the feel of a new genre we would call “electro-v

If you aren’t intimately familiar with a city’s local concert and live music scene, you might visit sites like Songkick or Bandsintown to find out who’s playing where. On the artist side, this provides musicians and teams with powerful tools to more accurately engage their most devoted fans. And as a growing artist, knowledge and data are power. Last week, Bandsintown launched its new Fan Management Suite on its Bandsintown for Artists platform. These free CRM tools give artists the ability to

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GNDHI, the visionary music producer and multi-instrumentalist, is charting new territories in the realm of electronic music. Hailing from Bangalore, India with a background as a trained drummer, percussionist, and saxophonist, GNDHI‘s musical prowess is palpable in every note indeed. With a vision to reimagine the trap music scene by incorporating his roots and sharing a unique, yet ever-evolving sound apparent in past singles such as ‘BULLSHXT’. Additionally unveiling several releases including

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Originating in Barcelona, Brunch Electronik brought their beloved day-to-night party to downtown Los Angeles for a day attendees won't soon forget. In collaboration with LA-based underground event collectives Minimal Effort and SBCLTR, the event took place on Saturday, July 6th at Exposition Park. Brunch Electronik's organizers transformed the venue into a lush oasis with verdant trees, vines, and natural fiber decor, making it feel like you were in a dreamlike jungle rather than the heart of DT

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The set times and stage splits for Brunch Electronik Festival’s second edition in Barcelona, taking place on 9th, 10th and 11th August, have arrived. The festival can also today announce that single-day tickets for Saturday 10th have completely sold out, while tickets for Friday and Sunday are close to doing the same. The star-studded festival will take place on Friday and Saturday across five stages at the Spanish second city’s stunning waterfront venue complex, Parc Del Fòrum, followed by

The renowned Bass artist is running an extensive round of gigs throughout the greater part of North America this autumn. Following the critical acclaim of his latest studio album, Open Channel, which includes sites such as Forbes, Clash, UKF, and SPIN, Dance music producer Barclay Crenshaw embarks on a comprehensive North American tour this upcoming autumn. This expanded tour itinerary is a direct response to his album’s great reception among fans and critics alike. The Open Channel Tour

Barclay Crenshaw, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Dirtybird Records, is set to embark on a transformative journey with his 2024 headline tour, Open Channel. Departing from the familiar house sound associated with his Claude VonStroke persona, Crenshaw is venturing into the burgeoning realms of bass music. The announcement of tour dates at iconic venues such as Webster Hall along with the highly anticipated Texas Eclipse festival serves as a herald for a new musical era. The un

The visionary behind Claude VonStroke and Dirtybird to embark on 2024 tour, release new Open Channel album. Known by most electronic music enthusiasts by his Claude VonStroke moniker, Barclay Crenshaw has set out to embark on a pivotal transition to kick-start 2024. At the top of the year, Crenshaw will begin his 2024 headline tour, Open [...] The post Barclay Crenshaw Announces Pivotal Shift With Headline Tour, New Album appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.