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There’s a moment when you step off the ski lift, look around, and realize that you’re standing in the middle of a dream. The crisp mountain air fills your lungs, the snow-capped peaks stretch infinitely around you, and in the distance, you hear the unmistakable pulse of a bassline echoing through the valley. This isn’t just any ski resort. This is Alpe d’Huez, and for one week every March, it becomes the epicenter of electronic music: Tomorrowland Winter 2025. The 2025 edit

More than a decade on, Deadmau5 is at it again! Same place, same track, same troll, just 11 years apart. Martin Garrix’s Animals bore the brunt of Joel Zimmerman’s trolling ire in Ultra 2014. The same version was resurrected again in Ultra 2025. The ‘Old MacDonald’ troll of Animals saw almost identical crowd reaction both times. A quick rundown of events in 2014 for those who were too young, or simply do not recollect. Deadmau5 was booked at Ultra as a stand-in for Avicii back then following hi

Sound the alarms: Skrillex is dropping his new album tomorrow, April 1. Fresh from his first performance at Ultra Miami in a decade, and rocking a fresh haircut, the electronic icon today sent fans an email with a link to an audio file containing clips of several unreleased tracks. Moments ago, the same teaser was posted to his Instagram with the caption, “OUT TOMORROW.” The latest in a series of audio teasers that Skrillex has shared with fans who signed up to receive his email marketing, the

A surprise transmission from Skrillex: a new album is coming tomorrow, April 1st. It's not an April Fool's joke. Moments ago, the dubstep icon stunned fans by sending them an email containing an MP3 file with snippets of a slew of unreleased tracks. The file's metadata says it all: "OUT TOMORROW." Particularly of note is the inclusion of "Voltage," an unreleased dubstep track for which fans have been clamoring since as early as 2011. The same goes for his long-awaited collaboration with Space La

Anyma, the renowned electronic music artist known for his innovative live shows, has just dropped his latest track, ‘Neverland‘ with Japanese rising artist, Baset. This new collaboration brings a fresh sound to Anyma’s live performance catalog and the electronic scene. The track is a fusion of atmospheric melodies, rich bass, and powerful vocals, showcasing Anyma’s creative ability. ‘Neverland’ follows a year of continued growth for the Anyma where he made headlines with his Las Vegas Sphere sol

Over in Las Vegas FISHER has been putting on a hell of a show across a bunch of the best venues around. His amazing music and infectious energy both on and off stage has endeared him to the people of Las Vegas, so much so that the mayor has officially named a day after him. He’s been keeping Vegas bouncing playing at Marquee Nightclub, Marquee Dayclub, Hakkasan Nightclub, Omnia Nightclub, Palm Tree Beach Club, and Tao Beach. While performing at Tao Beach an official proclamation was unveiled rea

Hook, an AI-powered music platform, has raised $3.5 million from Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew, Khosla Ventures, The Raine Group, and others. This brings Hook’s total funding to $6 million, fueling its mission to provide a solution for unlicensed remixes and give users the ability to legally remix and monetize music. How Hook Is Changing the Music Industry Hook solves the problem of unlicensed music remixes online. With 40% of music consumed through user-generated content, Hook allows creators t

Chris Lake and Ragie Ban drop their new groovy tech house track, ‘Toxic.’ Popular for his iconic sound and chart-topping hits, Chris Lake continues to make us all dance with this release. Its pulsating energy and catchy vocals promise to be a crowd favorite on dance floors worldwide. Let’s listen to ‘Toxic’ together. ‘Toxic’ The track begins with a classic Chris Lake groovy bass, creating his signature vibes. Then, chorus vocals drop in, setting the stage for the drop to enter the chat.

After 15 years of shaking dancefloors and redefining techno with a staggering 25 EPs, Charlotte de Witte is finally ready to release her debut album. The Belgian DJ and producer today announced the self-titled opus, which is due out November 7th via her own record label, KNTXT. The 11-track album, which de Witte sayd "feels surreal," promises to reflect her evolution, both artistically and emotionally. "This album is the most personal project I’ve ever worked on," the techno superstar said in a

Miami’s Ultra Music Festival celebrated its monumental 25th anniversary with a spectacle that will be etched into EDM history. In a night brimming with iconic sets and surprise appearances, the festival delivered a truly unforgettable moment: the first-ever live performance of ‘Titanium‘ by AFROJACK, David Guetta, and Sia.   The 2011 anthem, a cornerstone of both pop and electronic music, has amassed over 4 billion streams and cemented its place as a timeless classic. Yet, despite its enduri

Subtronics has set the release date for his new EP, Fibonacci Part 1: Oblivion. At the close of his mainstage performance at Ultra Miami on Friday, the bass wizard announced that the project, which makes up one half of a new album, will arrive on his own Cyclops Recordings label on April 4, after he treated the Miami crowd to several of the EP’s new tracks, including a live performance of “Final Breath” featuring UK drum & bass star A Little Sound. Set to converge into a full album when Pa

Subtronics has set the release date for his new EP, Fibonacci Part 1: Oblivion. At the close of his mainstage performance at Ultra Miami on Friday, the bass wizard announced that the project, which makes up one half of a new album, will arrive on his own Cyclops Recordings label on April 4, after he treated the Miami crowd to several of the EP’s new tracks, including a live performance of “Final Breath” featuring UK drum & bass star A Little Sound. Set to converge into a full album when Pa

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

AlphaTheta announces the release of “We Become One”, a new documentary film exploring the power of shared musical experiences. AlphaTheta’s mission, One Through Music, is based on a passionate belief that music has the profound power to unite people. From dancefloors to festivals, music has an undeniable ability to create shared experiences, dissolve boundaries, and bring us into a collective state of flow. But why does this happen? What is it about music that connects us so deeply?   “We Beco

And just like that, Ultra Music Festival is officially a quarter-century old. Miami's Bayfront Park once again transformed into an electronic music paradise as Ultra celebrated its milestone 25th anniversary this past weekend. The iconic event, which has become the de facto kickoff to the US festival season for EDM enthusiasts, delivered a masterclass in production and programming. Eye-popping LED displays illuminated the downtown skyline as attendees from over 100 countries converged to dance a

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NEWS Welcome to March’s edition of the UKF Monthly Round-Up! Spring is on the horizon, and bass music is in full bloom with huge events, big releases, and a deep sense of community. Let’s dive into what went down in March 2025. A celebration of drum and bass is set to take place at London’s iconic Fabric, hosted by the BPI in collaboration with Last Night A DJ Saved My Life. This event will give us an unforgettable night of expertly curated DJ sets from Anais, Dazee, Degs, Krust, and

After weeks of teasing, bass music titans Doctor P and Flux Pavilion unveil their long-anticipated, self-titled debut collaborative album via their own Circus Records – a landmark moment, which, we can say, was over 20 years in the making in the form of both artists long-lasting friendship, spanning 23 years. As co-founders of the influential label and longtime friends and collaborators, this release marks a full-circle moment in their storied careers. The 15-track body of work takes listeners

Following on from the original acclaimed “Hybrid Boom” last year, rising Italian neo-rave DJ-producer PISAPIA returns with, “Hybrid Boom V.2,” on the No Mercy label.  This track captivates listeners with its suspenseful opening, featuring sweeping synths and haunting vocals that build anticipation. As the tension peaks, raw, caustic textures emerge, driven by relentless drums and chopped vocals, crafting a dense sonic experience tailored for peak-time raves. PISAPIA’s dynamic approach to har

Electronic DJ-producer Sainte Vie is set to release his next single, “Unconditional”, on March 28, 2025. This is the second single from his deeply personal and highly anticipated album, ‘Pablo’, a tribute to his late father, who passed away in 2023.   Following on from the first single from the album “Light Beams,” that earned huge reactions from his b2b set with Henri Bergmann at Akumandra’s 10th anniversary in New York,  “Unconditional” continues to explore themes of grief, eternal love, and

MOGUAI, a long-standing figure at the forefront of cutting-edge electronic music, joins forces with rising talent DHALI on their new single “Rest Of Your Life,” featuring the evocative vocals of Dominic Neill and co-production from Marc Moon. Released via a joint effort of 23HOURS and PUNX labels, the track is a radiant blend of Afro-house rhythms, dynamic synth textures, and soul-stirring lyrics – a celebration of living in the now and leaning into the unknown.   The main idea for the track

More than 50 additional artists join previously announced Season Residents Adam Beyer and ARTBAT for RESISTANCE Ibiza’s nine-week club residency   The season will boast 14 Ibiza exclusive back-to-back performances including Adam Beyer b3b ARTBAT b3b Vintage Culture, Artbat b2b Hardwell (Special Set), Adam Beyer b2b Mau P, HI-LO b2b Nicole Moduaber, and more   RESISTANCE Ibiza will feature a special set from Hardwell as his only performance on the island in 2025   RESISTANCE Ibiza tickets o

It’s not often one gets their hands on a piece of music history, but that is what music buff Alex Ball recently did when he purchased Apex Twin’s Theis Modular Synthesizer and decided to switch it on and give a little review. For those that may not know, Aphex Twin, aka Richard D. James, is a name synonymous with the intriguingly named genre of IDM (Intelligent Dance Music). James on the label: “I just think it’s really funny to have terms like that. It’s basically saying ‘this is intelligen