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As the Electronic music calendar turns towards 2025, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the future through the eyes of the creators shaping its pulse. With innovation at the heart of the genre, artists from across the spectrum have their sights set on new goals, fresh soundscapes, and ideas that may define the scene in the months to come. From chart-topping producers to underground pioneers, each offers a unique perspective on the trends, challenges, and creative possibilities that lie ahead.

Oh it feels so good to have him back! Enigmatic French DJ and producer I Hate Models breaks his hiatus just for us, and returns with a 5-track EP called Forever Melancholia. The Techno producer returns to his melodic and dark, industrial sounds, driven by complex emotions and intensity. The Disco Inferno label boss sure know hows to get us in our feels to some really fast bpms. Forever Melancholia EP The first singles of the release made their impact earlier in October this year, gra

Live Nation has recently welcomed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) decision to ban “junk fees” in the ticketing and hospitality industries. This new rule requires businesses to disclose total prices, including all fees, upfront to consumers. In a move to increase transparency and prevent deceptive pricing practices, ticket sellers, hotels, and vacation rental sites are now mandated to display the total price prominently whenever offering or advertising their services. This significant develo

Since the year before, there was an assumption that Apple would implement an iPhone subscription program very soon. Well, according to an article from Phandroid, the global tech supergiant has put aside plans to put plans for this unique program. This iPhone subscription program, if implementation plans were to happen, would have allowed iPhone users to upgrade their phones every year, as long as they paid the monthly subscription fees. Paying these fees would be like the same goes for any subsc

Marshmello, Steve Aoki, and other artists were accused of pocketing millions of dollars that were awarded to them in the form of pandemic relief grant money, according to an investigation published earlier this week by Business Insider. The pandemic relief program—called the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant—was intended to allocate funds to struggling independent venues and arts group throughout the pandemic. The investigation reports that Marshmello—lesser known as Christopher Comstock—recei

Skrillex has set the speculation wheels rolling, again! The Los Angeles-based Grammy-winning producer has cleared out his entire Instagram, save one photo. Yes, you heard it right! All these years of content & posts wiped out clean for his whopping 12.5 million followers. This dastardly act has left his fans concerned about the future. Early December witnessed something unusual to start the jitters. An accompanying statement post his latest track, “Heavy Heart,” featuring Loco Dic

Here’s an extensive body of work, with an extensive love for the golden decade of music. It’s perhaps the most meaningful bracket of time for music. Arguably (do argue with me, I’m ready) the best tracks in modern-day history were born in the 80s. Also, the rise of Dance music as a whole has a strong link to the decade. And so, it’s always nice to see — or rather, hear — someone paying homage to it. Cue Ian Storm. Ian Storm is a successful producer with over 400 million streams. Hits of

There’s a general consensus that festival season formally kicks off in March. And before the chaos of Miami Music Week ensues later in the month, there’s a multi-day event happening in Miami that is also a must-attend: We Belong Here. After hosting its New York City debut this past fall, We Belong Here is now headed back to Virginia Key Beach Park for a fourth time on March 1 – 2. We Belong Here secured an all-star lineup for the ages for its weekender in Miami, announcing that Eric Prydz, K

The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) just announced its final ‘Junk Fees Rule’ that aims to crack down on hidden fees that appear at checkout. These hidden fees usually appear for consumers who are purchasing tickets for live events, hotels, AirBNBs, and other entertainment and leisure amenities. The FTC chairwoman Lina Khan stated, ““People deserve to know up-front what they’re being asked to pay—without worrying that they’ll later be saddled with mysterious fees that they haven’t budgeted for an

Editor's Note: EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances & DJ Sets, Music Producers and Songs. DJing and music production are different. But the difference between the two is like a wallflower—it hides in plain sight, and it's vastly misunderstood. Publishing a "Top DJ" list would undermine the originality, creativity and unbridled imagination of the artists who dedicate their lives to music production. To honor their profound com

Lady Gaga has always had a love affair with electronic music, and it seems her upcoming LG7 album will push that passion into bold new territory. Gaga today revealed that her long-awaited seventh studio album will heavily feature collaborations with DJs and dance music producers, including the French electro icon Gesaffelstein. "I loved collaborating with all the DJs and Gesaffelstein on my new album," Gaga told the Los Angeles Times. "I loved learning about industrial music and about all the di

Rhetorical question: Are there more stars in the universe or Max Styler hits?  We’re fully aware that Max Styler isn’t a new artist. But in 2024, it felt like Styler experienced the surge he’d been working towards for the past decade or so — an ascension that prompted him to become one of the most-talked-about artists in all of dance music this year, and an ascension that would eventually provide the basis for this article.  Styler’s deservingness of Dancing Astronaut’s Breakout Artist o

Finland’s Weekend Festival has become a late-summer pilgrimage for electronic music enthusiasts in recent years and its forthcoming 2025 edition is shaping up to be equally unforgettable.  The Espoo-based event recently announced its lineup, charting course for a high-energy mix of established superstars and pioneers of the craft alike. House music superstar FISHER is among the DJs slated to headline the festivities, along with mainstage vets Blasterjaxx and Showtek.  Hardstyle and hardcore fans

Returning to work with Charlotte de Witte, Brazilian techno artist Acid Asian, sometimes known as Fábio Seiki, shows his much-awaited Deep Soul EP on her esteemed KNTXT label. Reflecting his varied musical experience and creative approach, this dynamic selection of tracks shows his original mix of hard techno, acid, rap/trap, and psytrance. Beginning the Acid Asian project during the 2020 epidemic, Fábio has quickly gained popularity in the techno scene and became the first Brazilian musician

Said to be the “world's first hyperclub", [UNVRS] will open on the former Privilege site in 2025 Continue reading...

Bangkok’s newest nightlife destination, Void Club, has already opened its doors, but the real celebration is just around the corner. With its Grand Opening Party on December 25th, Void is set to solidify its place as RCA’s most exciting new venue. Combining cutting-edge visuals, a world-class sound system, and an unbeatable lineup of international DJs, Void has quickly become a must-visit for anyone who loves music, dance, and unforgettable nights. Where Technology and Music Meet Void isn’t just

Sometimes, amongst the rising stars, you find a gem. Mix raw talent with passionate flair, innate musicality and a positively charged kilowatt aura – enter, Klueless. Quickly cementing herself as an enigmatic force to be reckoned with in the bass music world, the mesmerising selecta is on a mission to spread love and high-impact basslines, across every BPM in the book. With performances spanning a range of bass genres, styles and events, her sets pack armfuls of grit and glittering attitude,

Italian DJ and producer Gabry Ponte has been a defining force in electronic dance music for over two decades. From the global phenomenon ‘Blue (Da Ba Dee)’ to his upcoming historic show at San Siro Stadium, Ponte continues to push boundaries in the dance music scene. In this exclusive interview, the former Eiffel 65 member discusses his Grammy-nominated track’s enduring legacy, his milestone-packed 2024, and his vision for the future of electronic music. From launching his new label PENTAPHONIA

Techno enthusiasts all over the world just gasped a little bit. Beatport’s Nr. 1 Techno DJ Mother Charlotte de Witte just released her final mix of the year called One Mix for Apple Music. The set takes us on a transcendental and atmospheric journey on spatial audio to celebrate an incredible year for Techno. The Belgian DJ and tastemaker explained on social media that the mix was couple months in the making, including studio sessions at the atmos studio in Los Angeles alongside the Apple Music

Tanner Petulla, known professionally as Getter, is an American DJ, producer, and rapper who has significantly influenced the electronic music scene. Emerging in the early 2010s, Getter gained recognition for his dynamic dubstep tracks and collaborations with prominent labels like Firepower Records and OWSLA, the latter founded by Skrillex. Getter became a beloved name in bass music. However, his career took a major turn with the release of his 2018 album ‘Visceral‘. Visceral marked a departu

The Bloody Beetroots' new tour will celebrate 20 years of punk rock-infused electronic music. Since 2005, the influential producer has brought edgy, hybrid performances to fans all over the world. With plenty of guitars, screams and intense electro production, he has united listeners of many genres with a sound that's equally appealing to those who prefer their music made with strings and those who prefer it from a computer. Now, in honor of the 20th anniversary of his project, The Bloody Beetro

Get ready to embrace the magic of the holiday season! Lane 8 has just dropped his much-anticipated Winter 2024 Mixtape, signaling the official start of winter. This year, his mixtapes brought us the charm of fall late and now deliver the warmth of winter early. Don’t miss out on Daniel’s Winter 2024 Mixtape, available today on this cozy Wednesday through This Never Happened on your favorite streaming platform. Tune in and let the music elevate your winter vibes! Winter Mixtape 2024

An alliance is set to reshape nightlife and entertainment in Ibiza this summer: elrow has officially unveiled its Saturday residency at the revolutionary new [UNVRS], the world’s first ‘hyperclub’, set to open in 2025. Combining next-generation technology, immersive design, and elrow’s unparalleled creativity. This partnership will run every Saturday from June 7th to October 4th, 2025. Redefining Clubbing Culture [UNVRS] is promised to be a groundbreaking venue designed to push the bound

At this point in the age of electronic dance music festivals, it’s not often that a festival lineup completely nails it with a lineup that hits all the right notes. We Belong Here just accomplished this major feat with its 2025 lineup and our jaws are on the floor. This boutique beach festival on Miami’s Virginia Key is now in its 4th year, and it has completely figured out the vibe that it is trying to cultivate. This festival, returning on March 1-2, 2025, is all about nature and golden hour v

Italy’s globally acclaimed KappaFuturFestival has unveiled its first wave of artists that will perform at its 12th edition returning to Parco Dora, Torino on July 4-6, 2025. The event remains one of the world’s most celebrated electronic music events, connecting the many facets of Italian culture to the past, present, and future of the genre’s foremost flag bearers. Let’s take a look at some of the names we know so far. The lineup is spearheaded by the legendary Carl Cox, a Kappa FuturFesti