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The legendary DJ/producer has teamed up with UK artist Mark Vessey for a new photography project Continue reading...

The name Carl Cox resonates with a power that few figures in electronic music can match! For decades, he’s been more than just a DJ; he’s become an institution, a force of nature behind the decks. I’ve seen it myself, the way he commands a crowd, a symbiotic relationship built on a shared passion for hard-hitting techno rhythms and an infectious energy that’s palpable. It’s more than just mixing tracks; it’s a performance, a masterclass in the art of DJing. You’ve probably felt it too, that sur

As most of the country experiences its first snow of the season, Movement Festival has brought visions of sunshine after revealing the first wave of artists for its 2025 lineup. Each Memorial Day Weekend, techno fans from all over the world head to the genre's birthplace for one of the nation's most storied dance music festivals. With multiple stages hosting rare performances from hip-hop icons, local Detroit DJs and some of the biggest techno and house artists on the planet, Movement has become

Ultra, known for curating some of the most beloved dance music festivals in the world, has revealed the headliners for the second season of its RESISTANCE club residency at M2 Miami. ARTBAT, Carl Cox, Eli Brown and Vintage Culture are just a few of the many major DJs booked for the residency. Nestled in Miami Beach's Art Deco District, M2 will welcome back the famed techno and house music offshoot from November through May. The RESISTANCE Season 2 series kicks off November 2nd with Mahmut Orhan,

The Serbia-based festival's 23rd edition is set to take over the Petrovaradin Fotress from July 10-14 Continue reading...

Get ready to immerse yourself in disco beats and the magical aura of Carl Cox‘s Purple Party, resurrected right in the heart of Los Angeles! Renowned DJ and music maestro Carl Cox is set to ignite The Spotlight on May 10th with a celebration that promises an amazing show. Cox created the Purple Party as a tribute to the legendary musician Prince at Burning Man. Still, it soon became a popular event that transcended boundaries and captured the attention of party-goers worldwide. This immersiv

planetedetroit · Junior Sanchez & Carl Craig – Art-O-Fact Detroit Mixes Following his debut on Planet E Communications last year to release Art-O-Fact, New Jersey-born and-based house music legend Junior Sanchez now teams up with long time friend label boss and techno icon Carl Craig for a brand new Detroit Remix. “Art-O-Fact (Detroit Remix),” which injects the futuristic sound of Carl’s hometown, is set for release on Planet E on September 19. It’ll be the first of three new additional m

Carlita has announced the fifth iteration of her multisensory party concept Senza Fine, held on September 7th during New York Fashion Week. Senza Fine will take place at a secret Manhattan location in partnership with underground events collective Teksupport, featuring immersive installations and eclectic sets from the brightest names in fashion and electronic music. Since its inception, Senza Fine has skillfully blurred sensorial boundaries and merged the worlds of high fashion and undergro

Carlita has unveiled the fifth edition of her innovative party concept, Senza Fine, set to take place on September 7th during New York Fashion Week. The event will be hosted at a secret location in Manhattan, in collaboration with Teksupport, an underground events collective. Attendees can anticipate immersive installations and diverse sets from top names in fashion and electronic music. Since its launch, Senza Fine has skillfully blended high fashion with underground culture, offering a cre

Carly Wilford is back with a new single, "Loveline," a house stunner with lyricism that blurs the line between desire and delusion. Her latest track transforms personal torment into a hypnotic, rhythmic exploration of connection—beautiful yet utterly consuming. She manages to weave a powerful storyline through its palpitating four-on-the-floor beat, capturing the visceral ache of a love that exists only in shadowy mental spaces—part memory, part hallucination. Wilford's propulsive production dri

After decade-spanning career, Diamanté Anthony Blackmon, otherwise known as Carnage, has announced his retirement from music and touring. He will embark on a 5 show grand finale tour known as “Carnage & Rare Presents: Thank You.” These shows will be the last time fans can experience a CARNAGE performance. To bring the evolution of Carnage around in full circle, he is heading back to the venues and cities that catapulted his career over a decade ago. Tickets go on sale this Monday, details c

After decade-spanning career, Diamanté Anthony Blackmon, otherwise known as Carnage, has announced his retirement from music and touring. He will embark on a 5 show grand finale tour known as “Carnage & Rare Presents: Thank You.” These shows will be the last time fans can experience a CARNAGE performance. To bring the evolution of Carnage around in full circle, he is heading back to the venues and cities that catapulted his career over a decade ago. Tickets go on sale this Monday, details c

Brazil’s buzzing house producer Carola is offering up her new electrifying single “Run The Night,” featuring Australia’s superstar talent AKOSIA. The tune is out on Insomniac’s offshoot imprint IN / ROTATION. Signifying a new era for the impressive talent, the new track marks Carola’s return after a brief hiatus. So what happened? During this period she looked inward to discover her new direction as a musician. Coming out the other end, she’s returning to the limelight to issue her dazzling dis

Here is Martin Garrix‘s song that could be Song of the Summer! Carolina Liar sings on his brand-new indie-pop-dance song “Smile.” Carolina Liar is also known for being in the band The Federal Empire. Garrix played the song for the first time at four sold-out shows at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. Carolina Liar joined him on stage for three amazing live shows. Carolina Liar shares more about the creation process of the song: “Smile” is the perfect summer song because of i

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is coming back this October for the 2024 edition. With that, they also announced the ADE 2024 backpack. If you have ever gone to ADE, you know that’s not only rave and partying. During the day, conferences, pop-ups, meetings, and more are held all around the city. This means you need to move from point to point in an efficient and easy way. Most of the time, we have to bring with us a laptop, headphones, and maybe some light gear to attend a masterclass. If you’re l

Landing on Dancing Dead Records, Estonia’s very own Cartoon have done it again with “I’m Not Alright,” enlisting help from none other than the talented Bedwetters. Bringing together a number of different genres and styles, “I’m Not Alright” makes up for a perfect showcase of Cartoons’ colorful style. Starting off with lively production and rock-leaning vocals, “I’m Not Alright” draws listeners into a vibrant world, before exploding into a festival-ready drop that is bound to impress. “This trac

On August 16, 2005, the world was introduced to a track that would become a defining anthem of the dance scene: “Everytime We Touch” by Cascada. The song didn’t just top charts—it became a cultural phenomenon that would forever change electronic dance music. “Everytime We Touch” wasn’t just another song, it was a game-changer. Cascada, fronted by singer Natalie Horler and producers DJ Manian and Yanou, delivered an anthem that caught on with listeners worldwide. It dominated radio stations,

Gem & Jam are bridging their unique crossover festival to the Pacific Northwest this fall. Specifically on the autumnal equinox as Cascade Equinox Festival takes over the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Oregon September 22-24. The lineup features over 50 different acts ranging from jam, electronic, funk, soul, and bluegrass. However, if you’re reading this website, there’s only one act that matters. Pretty Lights is headlining his first festival after just announcing his return to touring af

Building upon the triumph of its debut edition in 2023, seasoned event organizers Gem & Jam and 4 Peaks Presents have just announced the eagerly anticipated lineup of Cascade Equinox‘s 2024 edition. Set amidst the tranquil landscapes of the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, the cross-genre festival will once again captivate attendees from Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024. Cascade Equinox has revealed a remarkable initial lineup for its sophomore year,

If the internet is good at anything, it's turning a joke into a cultural phenomenon. No one knows that more than Megan Boni, whose "Man In Finance" video from TikTok is the latest viral sensation to take the music world by storm, leading to a slew of remixes and even a major label deal for the content creator. It all started innocuously enough, with Boni's rhythmic vocal fry listing particularly aspirational attributes for a boyfriend: "I'm looking for a man in finance, trust fund, 6'5", blue ey

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

When the influential Caspa and beloved duo EAZYBAKED come together, it's "No Laughing Matter." Their new collaboration, out now via Insomniac Records' Bassrush imprint, is a grinding dubstep banger that showcases the best of its collaborators. Caspa, a pioneering producer of dubstep music, and EAZYBAKED, one of the scene's most promising duos, remain true to their collective appreciation of the genre. The track's outset tells us that it's no laughing matter indeed, with ominous echos of sinister

Our fresh find this week is Caspark and Vreden – who just released their latest single, “Woah,” and it's giving us that great old-school Kaytranada sound. “Woah” is perfect for chilling, dancing, or anything in between. The duo blends rappy verses with smooth melodic hooks in a seamless, engaging way. Under the mentorship of the The post Caspark and Vreden’s Hit A Homerun With “Woah” appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Cassian’s Proper NYE/NYD after-party at Spin Nightclub in San Diego kicked into overdrive when fellow Australian Dom Dolla joined him for a surprise 90-minute back-to-back set – their first in a decade. Featured image: spawnzone The post Cassian & Dom Dolla deliver surprise B2B in San Diego for Proper NYE/NYD afters [Set Recap] appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Fresh off his breakout performance supporting Anyma at the Vegas Sphere's first-ever electronic music residency, Cassian has now announced a North American tour. Cassian's b2b set with Kevin de Vries at the Sphere showcased some of the most boundary-pushing sounds of Afterlife Recordings, which in 2023 was named by EDM.com as the year's best label. He's set to return for a solo performance March 2nd as part of Anyma's final headlining shows at the $2.3 billion venue. Now, the surging techno arti