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Since April of 2020, as the world of EDM has partied on, Lorin Aston aka Bassnectar is still neck deep in sexual assault allegations. Recently, he posted an update regarding a motion to dispute the claims made by his accuser, on Reddit. This will be a new direction in his legal battle if it takes hold. In his words, this is the description of said motion: Screenshots of the motion were posted as well. You can see them here. A quick overview of Bassnectar’s Allegations In 202

10 years after bursting onto the electronic music industry, the innovative and well-renowned English house music star Will Clarke has finally dropped his debut album. This debut album of Will Clarke is Midnight Mass and it also boasts the collaboration of co-producer, co-writer, and good friend Mitch Jones. The album includes a supporting cast of phenomenal artists such as House Gospel Choir, Blythe, Sharlene Hector, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Hayla who provide their talented vocal a

Electronic music legends Laidback Luke and Roland Clark have teamed up for an exciting new track called ‘Praise To The Bass.’ This song is a celebration of deep, catchy beats and soulful vocals, capturing the essence of House music that fans love. Laidback Luke explains, “I created this track to really highlight the powerful bass that makes people want to dance. There’s a part of the song that just features the beat and bass, which, in my experience, is one of the best ways to get a crowd mo

The powerhouse trio of Oliver Heldens, Diøn, and Funk Tribu join forces for ‘I WANT YOUR LOVE‘, a Hard Techno anthem. The track is available on Heldens’ own Heldeep imprint. Interesting enough that the track was not released under Heldens’ Techno persona HI-LO, but once you hear the track, you understand the more vibrant and Housey vibes he brings to the single. ‘I WANT YOUR LOVE’ With its relentless, driving basslines and pulsating energy, this track promises to ignite dance floors

German DJ superstar Lilly Palmer is set to headline the Penn State Vs. Washington men’s college football game, this Saturday, November 9 at Beaver Stadium. Following last week’s release of her smash hit remix of Armin van Buuren’s ‘Blah Blah Blah,‘ which has boosted her monthly listeners by 200k and amassed over 100k daily streams, Palmer has been on a career-high this week with no stopping in sight. The Penn State performance is set to mark a significant milestone in the techno/electronic

Arguably the biggest DJ in the world right now will be hosting a talk at the Billboard Live Music Summit and Awards. John Summit has taken the world by storm over the past few years. His Chicago House has been running dance music and he was the most supported DJ this year as awarded by 1001Tracklists. John Summit will sit down with his longtime manager Holt Harmon for a conversation moderated by Billboard’s Katie Bain. Inside the Rise of John Summit will explore how he went from playing sma

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. For HAYLA, the window to strike revealed itself at a peculiar moment. The building blocks of HAYLA's breakout came at a time of great difficulty for most. The UK was ebbing in and out of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. During one government-sanctioned ease-up in June 2020, HAYLA reunited with writing partners Will Clarke, Eddie Jenkins and EDM.com Class of 2024 star Camden Cox. The situation wasn’t fortuitous but it emboldened HAYLA to pen some

‘Subways of Your Mind’ was recorded in 1983 by a German new wave band who had no idea of the online search for r/TheMysteriousSong Continue reading...

During Art Week, guests of the exhibit can expect to kick back on the Art of Hip Hop’s shared patio space with Museum of Graffiti, where there will be live music, limited edition drops, complimentary F&B, interactive art demonstrations, and more.  The show features more than 60 works across multiple mediums, including photography archives, mixed media collages, paintings, textiles, fashion, street art, and contemporary fine art. These pieces present a visual timeline of Adams’ artistic j

The Recording Academy has revealed the nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Receiving Grammy nods in the category of Best Dance/Electronic Album are Four Tet (Three), Justice (Hyperdrama), Zedd (Telos), Charli XCX (Brat) and Kaytranada (TIMELESS). Up for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording are Disclosure's "She’s Gone, Dance On," Four Tet's "Loved," Fred again.. and Baby Keem's "leavemealone," Justice and Tame Impala's "Neverender" and Kaytranada's "Witchy" featuring Childish

Out today is GRAMMY-award winning dance music icon Tiësto‘s new single, ‘Tantalizing,’ via his Musical Freedom label. Tiësto teams up with multi-platinum artist Soaky Siren on the new track, which sees the producer continuing to be inspired by and experimenting with different sounds. True to everything he does, Tiësto has put his own unique feel on the record, which begins with shimmering melodies and a rhythmic bassline, all tied together with Siren’s sultry vocals for a sonic experience that s

Returning to the London gallery for a second year, the two-day event will feature performances fro Rabih Beaini, Loraine James and DJ Danifox Continue reading...

The Cashmere Cat is out of the bag—and onto Lil Uzi Vert's new album. Lil Uzi Vert has returned with the follow-up to 2020's Eternal Atake LP, and while electronic music fans may not be interested in the rest of the rapper's work, they may have to give the new album a listen since it was produced predominantly by the multi-genre legend Cashmere Cat. The deeply influential DJ and electronic artist produced 11 of the album's 16 tracks: "We Good," "Meteor Man," "Paars in the Mars," "The Rush," "She

Now that deadmau5's influential single "Jaded" is old enough to graduate high school, a gift in the form of a four-track remix EP is in order. Back in 2007, deadmau5, then a budding superstar in the electronic music scene, released "Jaded," a track that would become a fan-favorite in his endless library of hits. Despite the song's popularity, diehard fans relied on old downloads and rips since it was unavailable on most streaming services. Now, deadmau5 is celebrating 17 years of "Jaded" with an

In a new interview, Klas Bergling, the father of the late EDM icon Avicii, revisited his son's legacy and unraveled the complex journey of an artist who left a void far deeper than fame could fill. Bergling sat down with Geronimo, SiriusXM's VP of Electronic/Dance Music Programming, on Avicii Radio for the intimate interview. The tribute station in May launched as a partnership with the Tim Bergling Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded by Avicii's family following his tragic death

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2024 has been a milestone year for both Tarmo and Starmode, with a total of seven new tracks dropped, showcasing their continued synergy as a powerful duo in the electronic music scene. Over the years, they’ve consistently delivered compelling tracks, solidifying their dynamic partnership. Their 2021 hit single, ‘Need You’, amassed over 500,000 streams on Spotify, marking a major success that resonated with fans worldwide. Now, Tarmo and Starmode are back with their latest release, ‘All I Need’.

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The beach-side festival in Croatia will see the likes of Call Super, Ben UFO, Shanti Celeste, DJ EZ, DJ Flight, Skee Mask, Job Jobse, and more Continue reading...

Circles Revisited by Adam F is a big deal. The original is an undisputed and timeless classic. It is a pivotal moment in UK dance music that represents both our scene and our culture. The rework Adam has created celebrates the deep history of the track and the heavy influence that it has had on modern-day drum and bass, but really, it’s only the tip of the iceberg with what’s incoming. With a string of reworks, reboots and revisits dropping over the next few months, Adam builds up to the rel

Café Del Mar – 30 Years Anniversary Box by Energy 52 Energy 52‘s Café Del Mar is one of the most iconic tracks in dance music. Over the years, Café Del Mar has achieved legendary status, regularly featuring in lists of the greatest dance tracks of all time. To put it simply, Café Del Mar is a cultural phenomenon, encapsulating the spirit of an era and influencing generations of artists and fans alike. Superstition Records appreciates the 30th anniversary of the legendary track with a limi

Electronic music master Steve Angello gave a remarkable insight into the present situation of dance music, his creative process, and the future of Swedish House Mafia in a long and open interview with Billboard. Renowned for helping to define the electronic music scene over the past two decades, the Grammy-winning producer offered observations that show an artist always changing yet always anchored in his roots. The birth of “Hooligans” and the Coachella effect Inspired to catch a particular v

It looks like the much-anticipated Android 16 OS upgrade will arrive much sooner than expected. According to an article from Phandroid, the date that the Android 16 might come out on will be June 3, 2025. With that date, it looks like it will come out earlier than the Pixel 10. The probable date of June 3 for this very exciting OS upgrade unveil contrasts the usual Fall release dates of past Androids and Pixels over the several years. Android Headlines said that the Android 16 will “head to AOSP

When two powerhouse producers come together to create a banger, you know something special is about to happen. Matt Sassari and HUGEL, both hailing from Marseille and label mates at Cr2 Records, have joined forces to unleash ‘It Feels So Good’ – a tech house monster that is set to take the global dance scene by storm. Premiered live at Cr2 Records’ 20th Anniversary party during Amsterdam Dance Event, this track has already garnered massive attention and is primed to dominate dancefloors worldwid