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At the forefront of the global explosion of Brazilian Phonk, Slowboy emerged as an artist in perfect sync with the genre’s rising popularity. His innovative take on the sound coincided with its rapid spread online and in clubs, seizing the opportunity and maximizing its potential. Enigma personifies Crazy Mano, a mythical Phonk figure whose cryptic identity enhances his allure. Additionally, lucaf., a key associate of Slowboy, adds his distinctive flair, captivating 4.2 million monthly Spotify l

Pioneers of Colorado’s electronic music explosion, Break Science continues to soar ahead of the curve, with a decade-plus trendsetting the game. Steeped in filial traditions of East Coast hip hop, and futuristic soundwaves of the now, the Denver-based duo continues to scale creative mountains. Comprised of keyboardist/producer/jazz pianist Borahm Lee (Pretty Lights Live Band) and funk/hip-hop drummer extraordinaire Adam Deitch (Lettuce), Break Science traces roots to the embryonic seeds that flo

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Breakaway is bringing top-notch dance talent to its first-ever festival in Arizona next month. The nation’s top touring electronic music festival will make its desert debut in greater Phoenix, touching down at the Sloan Park Festival Grounds in Mesa on April 18-19, and hosting two days of music from more than 20 national and international touring DJs across three stages. Breakaway Arizona 2025 will feature headline performances from a slew of electronic chart-toppers, including dance-pop titan

Breakaway is bringing top-notch dance talent to its first-ever festival in Arizona next month. The nation’s top touring electronic music festival will make its desert debut in greater Phoenix, touching down at the Sloan Park Festival Grounds in Mesa on April 18-19, and hosting two days of music from more than 20 national and international touring DJs across three stages. Breakaway Arizona 2025 will feature headline performances from a slew of electronic chart-toppers, including dance-pop titan

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Kursza The 2024 edition of Breakaway Bay Area, which returned to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. was a spectacular experience. It brought tons of great bass, mesmerizing audiovisuals, electrifying pyrotechnics, and importantly, a lot of fans just having a great time jamming to amazing music on the weekend of October 25-26. Just like last year’s event, Breakaway Bay Area 2024 was a celebration of not just the world-class dance/electronic music

After last year’s thrilling edition at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Breakaway Bay Area will return to the renowned music hall for its 2024 edition. Breakaway Music Festival is a multi-city dance music festival that hosts thirteen very unique events across the United States. One of those unique events is Breakaway Bay Area and this year’s event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium will take place on the weekend of Oct. 25-26, one week before the Halloween weekend. Since the 2024 edition

Spring festival season is heating up next month with the arrival of Breakaway Dallas, the traveling festival’s Texas debut. The nation’s top touring electronic music festival will touch down in Dallas on April 4-5, bringing two days of music from EDM’s leading DJs and producers to Fair Park, home to the supersized Texas State Fair, in its first trip to the Lone Star State. Pulling out all the stops for the milestone event, Breakaway Dallas has tapped headline performances from dance music hero

For its first festival of 2025, Breakaway is breaking out the big guns. Dallas will host the traveling festival April 4-5 within the ground of Fair Park. The city is the first of five new locations for the barnstorming Breakaway Festival brand, with Atlanta, Huntsville, Philadelphia and Phoenix to follow later in 2025. 15 national touring acts and four local DJs have been confirmed for the first-ever Breakaway Dallas fest. Headliners Afrojack, Zedd, SLANDER, Louis The Child and Gryffin will be j

Ahead of the long-awaited return of Breakaway Music Festival Ohio presented by Celsius Energy in just one week, the festival's organizers are gearing up to present an electrifying weekend with headlining performances by some of dance music's most celebrated artists. Since its launch in Columbus in 2016, Breakaway has grown significantly and cemented itself as the nation’s largest multi-city touring festival. After attracting roughly 100,000 attendees in last year, the festival's 2024 return to O

With less than 10 days away, Kansas City’s EDM community is chomping at the bit to return to Breakaway Festival, which is descending upon the city from June 14-15. Breakaway’s third edition in the City of Fountains marks yet another stop in the red-hot traveling festival's summer tour across the US, its largest one to date. Since its inception in Columbus back in 2016, Breakaway has grown into the nation’s largest multi-city festival, with a presence in Tampa, Charlotte, Ohio, Michigan, Nashvill

The 2025 lineup for Breakaway Michigan has arrived. The country’s leading touring electronic music festival will return to Belknap Park in Grand Rapids on August 15-16, with its eighth edition in Michigan set to host over 20 national and international touring DJs from across the EDM realm. Breakaway Michigan 2025 will feature headline performances from some of the biggest names in dance music, including dance-pop and big room titans Zedd and Gryffin, midtempo bass maestro Rezz, and trap wunder

Exciting news for music lovers! Breakaway will expand its electrifying festival experience, launching in six new markets in 2025. New Cities In 2025 Get ready for the Breakaway Music Festival 2025 coming to 6 new vibrant cities. The energy and culture will be experienced in Atlanta, Dallas, Huntsville, Alabama, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and a surprise city in Northern California that will be revealed in the future. Join the unforgettable two-day events that celebrate creativity and communi

Dallas, are you ready to dance? The iconic Breakaway Music Festival, presented by CELSIUS, is making its highly anticipated debut in the Lone Star State this spring! On April 4-5, 2025, the festival will take over Fair Park with an electrifying lineup featuring Slander, Zedd, Afrojack, Louis The Child, and Gryffin. Mark your calendars—this is a weekend you won’t want to miss. A Weekend Packed with Talent Breakaway Dallas isn’t holding back. Alongside its incredible headliners, the festiv

As the long tail of summer stretches into September, Breakaway is set to ignite Las Vegas with a three-day takeover at the Wynn, bringing the nation’s largest touring electronic music festival to the heart of the Strip. Breakaway has continued to expand its influence at a rapid pace and presently operates in nine states nationwide. This year alone has seen the brand's expansion into multiple new markets, including Tampa, Minnesota and Nashville, further establishing its status as a dominant forc

Breakaway Music Festival has taken major strides in transforming the festival experience into a more eco-conscious environment. As the festival tours across the United States, including stops in California, Michigan, Florida, and North Carolina, Breakaway has made significant progress in minimizing its environmental impact. From carbon emissions to waste management, the festival is paving the way for a greener future. A Powerful Partnership for a Greener Future  To address the environmental foot

If you missed your chance to attend a Breakaway Music Festival in 2024, fear not. With its rapidly expanding reach, the fest will likely be coming to a city near you in the year ahead. The nation's leading traveling EDM festival, Breakaway is set to bring its massive electronic music lineups and audiovisual production first to Dallas in April 2025, then Atlanta, Huntsville, Philadelphia and Phoenix throughout the year. "2024 was Breakaway’s biggest year to date," said Breakaway co-founder Zach R

In a groundbreaking move, the popular electronic music festival, Breakaway Festival, has announced $MOTHER as its official cryptocurrency payment for Breakaway Nashville. This partnership marks a significant step towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies in the entertainment industry. Launched in May 2024, Iggy Azelea’s Solana-based memecoin, $MOTHER, quickly skyrocketed, reaching a $200 million market cap within just four days. As part of the partnership, token holders will have the exclu

Just two weeks out, Breakaway’s Another World festival is gearing up for its massive debut in Charlotte, bringing an all-bass lineup filled to the brim with heavy-hitters. The nation's largest multi-city festival is set to light up Charlotte from May 3-4 with the debut of Another World, a music and camping festival promising two nights of explosive bass music from over 25 nationally recognized artists. Breakaway was recently awarded the "2024 Favorite Festival Series (U.S.)" title at the EDM Awa

Today, we’re excited to chat with DJ/Producer IND:RA, a key figure in advancing Electronic music culture in India and beyond; having his journey into Electronic music begun in 2001, this talented DJ/Producer has honed his skills to develop a sound that showcases his vision and influences, that have lead him to get the attention from top artists in the industry, an opportunity to become a resident at Hakkasan London, and developing the idea to found his own label Desert Disco Records.  Join us as

Get ready, Thailand—something extraordinary is about to shake the foundations of Bangkok’s music scene this December! DJ Snake, the global hitmaker behind anthems like ‘Turn Down for What’ and ‘Lean On’, is bringing his enigmatic techno  alias, Outlaw, to 808 Festival for the very first time. This isn’t just another headlining act; it’s a musical rebirth. Known for his genre-defying sound and unforgettable live performances, DJ Snake is diving deep into the techno underworld with Outlaw, showc

Insomniac just dropped the highly anticipated set times for their flagship event, EDC Las Vegas, and ooh boy, it’s a doozy. There are chart-topping headliners to be found everywhere, insane b2bs all over the place, rare art car performances, and some very tough decisions to be made. But, that’s okay; we’re here to help you figure out the best acts to see and maybe tip the scales on some of the many time conflicts you and/or your squad are sure to encounter. Let’s start with Day 1. Opening cerem

Breaking into the festival scene can be a challenging process. With so many talented artists and creative forces in the industry, finding that perfect opportunity to step forward and claim your spot in the culture can sometimes feel overwhelming and confusing—but that doesn’t mean your dream isn’t worth pursuing. By harnessing the right skills, meeting the right people, and staying focused on your goals, you can land your first big-time gig and start taking your DJ career to the next level. So

This is an ongoing story and will be updated whenever more information is added. California has been facing a lot of wildfires unfortunately. The state is now in a time of year when the worst wildfires usually happen. In September and October, the plants on the ground are dry and can easily catch fire. This is because it’s been a dry and hot summer. Also, this is the time of year when winds from the ocean often blow. These winds can make fires spread much faster. Add intentionality to that a