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Have you ever experienced a DJ performance that leaves you in disbelieve? A set that is so good you can taste it in your mouth. A set that has you looking at your friends, followed by the sentences “are you feeling this? can you believe this? WTF is going on?”. Well, this is what we experienced this year at Arc Music Festival 2024 in Chicago. The House and Techno gods have decreed this set as sacred to our culture. The historic Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet that wrecked our souls in the best way pos

Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer who revolutionized electronic dance music, left behind a legacy of chart-topping hits that continue to inspire fans worldwide. While songs like ‘Wake Me Up’ and ‘Levels’ are celebrated as anthems of a generation, there are hidden gems within his discography that often go unnoticed. These forgotten tracks capture the essence of Avicii‘s genius, blending heartfelt melodies with groundbreaking beats. Here are five overlooked Avicii songs that deserve a second lis

What happens when a passionate creator decides to resurrect dubstep's most transformative album through the retro charm of a GameBoy? Vypermon answers that question with stunning creativity. Based in the UK, the creator's artistry blends electronic music with tangible collectible art. His latest project, a custom GameBoy game dedicated to Skrillex's groundbreaking debut album Recess, is an homage that's equal parts playable, collectible and deeply sentimental. The game, which can be played onlin

Pulse Events returns with its third annual Spring Festival: Lunar New Year Celebration. Its the biggest event yet at the famed Brooklyn venue Avant Gardner‘s Great Hall. Expanded to three days, Spring Festival will take place the weekend of the New Year, from Thursday, January 30, to Saturday, February 1, honoring the Year of the Snake. Fittingly, global icon DJ Snake will cap off the event on night three, while the melodic dubstep icon ILLENIUM will ignite it on night one, and DJ DIESEL also kn

Following this year’s stellar three-tracker EP ‘Telepathic’ after Massano’s track on last year’s Drumcode A-Sides Vol. 12, Adam Beyer welcomes him back to his imprint. Massano’s rise continues with thunderous festival performances at Tomorrowland, Kappa Futur Festival, Ultra, & ElRow, sold out headline shows at Mute, Brooklyn Mirage, and Hi Ibiza … alongside releases on Afterlife and his own label Simulate which reflects his technology-dominated futuristic vision. With chart topping succ

Two of the UK's premier nightclubs, London's Drumsheds and Manchester's Warehouse Project, are introducing onsite drug testing, BBC Newsbeat reports. The clubs have partnered with the harm reduction charity The Loop, who will analyze confiscated or surrendered substances to identify dangerous and contaminated compounds. "Back of house" drug testing will occur discreetly—away from public view—and if risks are detected, the organization will issue warnings to clubbers. According to The Loop, the t

Powerhouse producer Space 92 takes a high-octane approach to Moudaber’s emotionally-charged melodic masterwork, amplifying the track’s already powerful beats with his signature distorted sounds, escalating builds, and a frenetic energy for a driving peak-time dancefloor livener. The track features a thick acid synth that tickles the brain in just right places. It’s a perfect rendition of the original track. Listen here. 2024 has been a mammoth year for Moudaber as the British/Nigerian te

“…the first major electronic work of the new Millennium. It’s that good.”  – Stephen Fortner, Keyboard Magazine Head-turning, game-changing long players had become par for BT’s course by 2006. If it didn’t stun, it didn’t see the sun, and his early noughties works (‘Movement In Still Life’ and ‘Emotional Technology’) had already travelled far from his origin sound. There’s nothing more relative than relativity though and three years after ‘Emotional Technology’, ‘This Binary Universe’ di

On Halloween itself, Grabbitz had released his highly anticipated sequel track, ‘Hero Pt. II’, via his own label, Blue Butterfly Records. The very innovative DJ, producer, singer-songwriter, and instrumentalist has over the years, produced some of dance music’s most powerful bangers such as ‘Die For You’, ‘Ticking Away’, and ‘Someone Else’. Grabbitz released ‘Hero Pt. II’ as the sequel to last year’s mesmerizing ‘Hero’ and that track provides a perfect synergetic combination of strong vocals and

The culmination of an incredible six months of touring the new “Aria” live show, Marsh shares his Aria EP. Originally born as an audio-visual live concept designed to showcase Marsh’s growing catalog and the many talented vocalists he has worked with, ‘Aria’ began as two UK shows—the first at London’s premium new venue, HERE at Outernet, followed by a night at New Century in Manchester. More recently, the EP has been supported by a run of eight North American shows, including dates at New Yo

With his constant evolution and ability to push musical boundaries, TH;EN has solidified his place in the global dance music scene. The German-born producer has earned support from the likes of Solomun, Pete Tong, and Adriatique, and with recent releases on Diynamic, Odd One Out, ATLANT, and Purified. His music continues to grow in both energy and emotion, especially with his new track ‘Rakata’. It is a powerhouse that blends classic techno beats with a fresh Latin-inspired vibe. The track hits

Seven Lions and Kompany have joined forces for their highly anticipated debut collab, ‘Foul Tarnished.’ All in all, This track blends bass house and half-time dubstep, delivering massive drops and a heavy wave of energy and sound design. Out now on Ophelia Records, it’s bound to make millions jump and head bang into tomorrow. A Powerful Collaboration Seven Lions, known for his melodic dubstep sound, has shaped the scene with releases on top labels and his own Ophelia Records. Since found

Opening up like never before, Nostalgix has returned to Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records with "Show Me Love." The emotional dance record offers a heartfelt exploration of despair and resilience. In a world where social media all-too-often showcases polished perfection, Nostalgix delivers an unfiltered ode to her struggles with heartbreak, isolation and loneliness during a challenging year. "Last year I was going through hell," she said in a press release. "I faced my biggest heartbreak and endured s

If you were looking for a desert escape from the winter season, look no further than the warmth of Mojave Grey's debut album, Monument. Comprising Zander Bleck and Michael Pozzi, the rising music duo brand their sound "desert dance music," blending their deep-rooted rock & roll influences with pulsating electronic beats to deliver an 11-track masterstroke. The album kicks off with an introduction of sorts, the self-titled track "Mojave Grey," where Bleck welcomes us with buttery, effortless

Though Deathpact's members remain anonymous, their mastery of dark, blistering bass serves as the face of their collective. It's fully visible in the new single "GATEKEEPER," which prepares us for a tour that comes with the promise of the same intensity and precision. "GATEKEEPER" delivers dramatic, thought-provoking dialogue on the wings of sinister church bells, crashing thunder and organ melodies, and of course, skillfully manipulated bass. As the dialogue begins, it spotlights the upcoming t

With his latest EP, Freeze Sucka, FREAK ON crafts urban legends you can dance to.  The producer has dropped a pair of hip-hop-charged house tracks that pulse with the thrill of a city alive after dark. The titular track commands sustained attention with an intoxicating bassline and rolling rhythms that pulse like the heartbeat of a city that never sleeps. Vintage hip-hop influences are stitched seamlessly into the fabric of its house grooves, creating a sound that radiates raw energy. It's the k

It seems Excision is just as eager as we are for the return of Bass Canyon after the festival's team announced it's selling tickets earlier than ever. Annually held at Washington's idyllic Gorge Amphitheater, Bass Canyon reigns as the Pacific Northwest's largest bass music festival. It's one of three curated by Excision Presents alongside Lost Lands and Paradise Blue, the latter of which will not take place in 2025. To supplement Bass Canyon's growth, the festival is expanding its offerings to c

Excision’s legendary Bass Canyon festival has officially announced its return to The Gorge Amphitheatre for its milestone 7th edition, taking place August 15-17, 2025. This year, in an unprecedented move, Excision is giving fans the gift of time. The early announcement allows fans to meticulously plan and budget for their annual descent upon one of North America’s most stunning festival destinations. Early Bird Access and Enhancements Galore Bass Canyon 2025 went on sale onn Thursday, No

Members club, Soho House, has announced plans to open Soho Farmhouse Ibiza in spring 2025. This will be the group’s first Farmhouse-style venue in Spain, situated on a working olive grove.  Soho House is a private members’ club that primarily caters to individuals in creative industries. Founded in 1995 by restaurateur Nick Jones, the first location opened above Café Boheme in London’s Soho district. The club was envisioned as a welcoming space for creative thinkers, contrasting sharply with

Toolroom Records presents another club banger courtesy of CHANEY, one of their most beloved musicians. Returning with a track destined to set dance floors ablaze, the UK-based producer features the venerable Candi Staton. This partnership is absolute magic, given CHANEY’s ability to create joyful, high-energy songs and Candi’s legendary vocals. Over the past year, CHANEY has been on an unrelenting journey, acquiring stripes among the most interesting names in electronic music. His summer song “

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The Uplifting New Project Serves As A Friend In Times of Loneliness New Single “Can’t Let You Go” with Bantu Out Now via Insomniac Records Buy/Stream: BLOND:ISH, Bantu – Can’t Let You Go Stream Here BLOND:ISH unveils plans for her compassionate new body of work, Never Walk Alone, her second studio album forthcoming via Insomniac Records on February 14, 2025. Alongside the announcement comes the new single “Can’t Let You Go,” featuring Zimbabwe singer and producer Bantu. In a world full of i

The Loop has started a new year-round programme to deliver its pioneering onsite drug testing at Drumsheds and The Warehouse Project, with testing in the autumn 2024 clubbing season to monitor trends in the drug market for safety. For the first time The Loop has received HO licences to test at venues, building on its work at festivals over this summer. Much of The Loop’s service delivery, since 2013, has been working within and alongside the festival industry, and developing the service mode