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Quicche unveils “Red Eyes,” the latest indietronica release and third single from his forthcoming debut album, “Frisia.” The single continues to heighten anticipation for his album, showcasing Quicche’s signature fusion of electronic textures and indie-driven melodies. With its dynamic soundscape and innovative production, “Red Eyes” offers a compelling preview into the sonic richness and artistic vision that listeners can expect from this evolving project. Breaking away from the album’s folk-i

In response to the devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles, SLANDER, NGHTMRE, and the Gud Vibrations label are joining forces for a charity showcase concert at Avalon Hollywood. Scheduled for January 24th, will feature both artists in a high-energy performance with all proceeds going to Red Cross LA and local LA fire departments to support wildfire relief efforts. This show will help in many ways by raising funds for those in need and being a much-needed positive reinforcement after the week

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From vinyl-spinning at underground raves to pioneering virtual reality performances, Las Vegas-based DJ and producer Nicky Genesis has spent over 15 years crafting her unique blend of soulful, groovy house music. In this intimate conversation, she shares her journey through electronic music, discusses how she keeps classic tracks alive for modern dance floors, and reveals her vision for the future of virtual reality in live music experiences. Your sound blends deep, groovy house with soulful ele

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, TradeX in British Columbia will host INSOMNIA 2025, one of the most anticipated music festivals of the year. The festival boasts a stellar lineup, featuring some of the biggest names in electronic music. Headlining the event are Alesso, Alok, KSHMR, Ben Nicky, and Cosmic Gate, who that certainly promise to deliver show-stopping performances. Adding to the excitement is the debut of the ALL NEW Basszone Stage, where fans will experience high-energy sets by Rooler and

For years GALA Festival has taken to Peckham Rye Park in South London to deliver a community-oriented event full of house music that honours the originators of club culture. Now for their 10th anniversary they’re taking this event around the world to bring this amazing experience to even more people. The tour will be starting in the festivals home country of England with the first show being in Newcastle followed by another UK gig in Bristol a couple weeks after. The UK shows will have some home

These past few weeks in Los Angeles have been difficult for many, especially for some of our favorite musical artists. In a heartfelt message to his fans, The Weeknd has announced on Instagram the cancellation of his highly anticipated Rose Bowl show. Set to be in Los Angeles on January 25, 2025. This is due to the devastating fires currently affecting the region. Out of deep respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, he decided to cancel the performance and postpone his upcoming

Insomniac is stepping up to support wildfire victims and first responders with 16 special charity shows over the next two weekends. The events will take place at Academy LA, Avalon Hollywood, Exchange LA, NOVA SD, and BLOOM SD. What makes this effort even more incredible? 100% of net proceeds will be donated to charities focused on rebuilding and recovery efforts. A huge shoutout to the artists making it all happen! Performers like Slander, NGHTMRE, Flosstradamus, Oliver Heldens, Svdden Death, E

It’s officially time to turn the page from Dancing Astronaut‘s end-of-year content from 2024 to 2025. Countless releases from the previous year deserved to be amongst Dancing Astronaut‘s Top 100 Tracks of 2024, and only one reason prevented them from earning that designation: they’re still unreleased. As we formally enter the new year, we are back to present our list of the most-anticipated IDs of 2025. Selected IDs — aside from one — qualify either by having been played live relatively re

Los Angeles has been absolutely devastated by the wildfires which have destroyed many people’s homes and have left them in a dire situation. Thousands have already offered support through donations and now Duke Dumont is adding to that effort with a fire relief fundraiser. On January 19th he will be heading to the Sound Nightclub in LA to perform and 100% of the ticketing proceeds will be going towards local fire relief efforts. These proceeds will help those affected by the fire by going toward

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IMS Ibiza, the thought-leadership platform at the intersection of culture, education, industry, and wellness in electronic music, announces today the first details of its curated programming for the sixteenth edition of the summit, inviting the electronic music community to nominate speakers and panellists they want to see tackle key topics and issues.  The summit aims to bridge generational gaps, delving into four decades of electronic music, looking for the insights, values, and experiences t

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Elements Music & Arts Festival lineup includes deadmau5, Illenium, Mau P, Rezz, Sara Landry, Sofi Tukker (DJ Set), Tipper, Zeds Dead, Chase & Status, Claude VonStroke (The Return), DJ Diesel aka Shaq, Eli Brown, Liquid Stranger, Sullivan King B2B Kayzo, Tape B B2B Levity, Wooli, ALLEYCVT, Arc De Soleil, Boogie T, BUNT., Layton Giordani, LP Giobbi, Max Styler, Papadosio, SIDEPIECE, Wax Motif + More The first phase one roster for the Northeast’s leading immersive electronic music festival

For The Beloved by Dave Beer, Robert Owens & The Blessed “Nobody on planet Earth is more passionate about dance music than Dave. Every ounce of his unique sense of play, indomitable spirit and total immersion in the genres of dance have gone into this album. Yes, it’s a masterpiece as it had to be, and we’re beyond delighted to bring it out on Jack Said What.” – Irvine Welsh   2025 will see Dave Beer release his debut album under his own name, preceded by a number of top-notch singles. Fi

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Discover how Anyma’s Matteo Milleri plans to conclude his revolutionary ‘Genesys’ trilogy while making history at Las Vegas’ Sphere. From AI-driven performances to quantum computing exploration, dive into the future of electronic music’s most ambitious project. Electronic music visionary Matteo Milleri revealed his intentions to wrap up his ground-breaking Genesys project with a third album. The news arrives as the artist finishes his ground-breaking residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, where he cre

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Ultra Music Festival 2025! Skrillex has teased his highly anticipated return to the Miami festival for its 25th anniversary. What better way to celebrate his birthday than with a special announcement for his performance at the iconic event, set to take place at Bayfront Park this March. Skrillex shared the exciting news on X, responding to Ultra’s birthday post for the artist, sparking a wave of excitement among fans. This marks a significant moment

It looks like Skrillex is returning back to Miami in March! We’re not sure exactly what capacity he will be returning just yet. The news came about and started rapidly circulating after Ultra Music Festival wished the producer a happy 37th birthday. He then quoted the tweet and said “See you in March” with the chick-hatching emoji. At this point, Skrillex is not on the Ultra lineup and there is no surprise slot being teased either. Could Skrillex be a huge Phase 3 shocker? Another aven

Skrillex is returning to Miami's Ultra Music Festival for the first time in a decade, he revealed on social media today. The dubstep icon revealed the news after Ultra's organizers wished him a happy birthday, writing, "See you in March." Skrillex's upcoming headlining set will be his first solo performance at the storied Bayfront Park festival in a decade. He DJed alongside Boys Noize under the duo's collaborative alias, Dog Blood, in 2019. Ultra has always been a playground for culture-definin

Skrillex is returning to Miami's Ultra Music Festival for the first time in a decade, he revealed on social media today. The dubstep icon revealed the news after Ultra's organizers wished him a happy birthday, writing, "See you in March." Skrillex's upcoming headlining set will be his first solo performance at the storied Bayfront Park festival in a decade. He DJed alongside Boys Noize under the duo's collaborative alias, Dog Blood, in 2019. Ultra has always been a playground for culture-definin

Following an incredible debut show at Dubai’s stunning Bohemia Beach Club for New Year’s Eve, Defected announces a new residency at the venue for 2025.  Set against panoramic views of the Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Ain Dubai with touches of Ibiza glamour throughout the venue, the residency demonstrates the label’s growth in UAE, following the success of their two Defected Dubai festivals in 2023 and 2024. Launching the residency on Saturday 22 February 2025, Defected recruits UK house mains

After 25 years of building one of dance music’s most devoted communities, Above & Beyond is formalizing their relationship with ambient music through Anjunachill, a rebrand of their Reflections imprint that feels less like a business decision and more like a coming home for the trio. The journey to Anjunachill reads like electronic music mythology: three producers who conquered trance (Anjunabeats) and deep house (Anjunadeep) find themselves playing yoga sets at Burning Man’s Robot Heart

Not only have two of the most important figures in dubstep, Skream and Benga, announced a new album, but they're also sharing daily updates from the studio. After performing together for the first time in a decade back in the fall of 2023, the influential producers have been not-so-subtlety teasing their studio reunion. Now, they've officially confirmed a new collaborative album. In honor of this monumental work-in-progress, Skream and Benga created a joint Instagram account and have been regul

Hold onto your glowsticks, folks. In a move that has the electronic music world buzzing, live entertainment behemoth Superstruct Entertainment has acquired the iconic underground streaming platform Boiler Room. This news, reported by Pollstar, has sparked a flurry of speculation and debate: What does this acquisition mean for the future of Boiler Room, and for the underground electronic music scene it champions? For those somehow unfamiliar, Superstruct is the powerhouse behind some of the w