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After a sell-out year in 2024, Brunch Electronik Festival returns to Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum and Poble Espanyol for its third edition, taking place–for the first time–across four days from 7th to 10th August 2025. The 8th and 9th will be set in the beautiful Parc del Fòrum waterfront venue complex, followed by afterparties at the city’s best venues (details TBA). The 7th and 10th will take place at the stunning Poble Espanyol, providing a plethora of stages that cater to different genres

Tickets Date: May 17-18, 2025 Location: Spaarnwoude-Park, The Netherlands  Catch Donato Dozzy x Jane Fitz, Jeff Mills, KI/KI, Ben Klock x Ignez, Marrøn x Rødhåd, Luigi Tozzi (live), Chris Stussy x Sally C and many more on May 17-18 at Spaarnwoude-Park. After an electrifying sold out debut that left artists, fans, and the community hyped, Upclose is back for its highly anticipated second edition. The festival will once again transform Spaarnwoude-Park into a pulsing sanctuary of sound, connec

Inaugural Single “In Your Eyes” by JK, Arabic Piano, ORSO & Maejor Out January 2025 Titanic’s End, the community and art car that originated at Burning Man with a mission to protect the world’s oceans, has officially launched Titanic’s End Records. The label has also announced its inaugural release, “In Your Eyes,” a new single from producers JK, Arabic Piano, ORSO, and Maejor, due out January 2025. The Titanic’s End community comprises two hundred closely-knit individuals bonded by their

Following an amazing sold-out debut that left artists, supporters, and the community speechless, Awakenings‘ Upclose is back for its much-awaited second edition. On May 17 and 18, 2025 the event will once more turn Spaarnwoude-Park into a throbbing haven of sound, connection, and group movement. What’s the Upclose festival? Awakenings’ most recent festival, Upclose, pays homage to the dance floor and depicts the raw spirit of dance floor culture: sweaty, steamy, and intimate, where every beat

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GRAMMY-nominated electronic music powerhouses SLANDER, in collaboration with renowned live events experience creator Insomniac, unveiled their highly anticipated new music festival, Starbase. Set to take place on April 25-26, 2025 at the picturesque Lake Perris in Southern California, Starbase is a new exciting two day festival that fuses SLANDER’s signature melodic and bass sounds with Insomniac’s world-class production. In total, there are over 35+ specially curated artists joining the lineup

SLANDER are shooting for the stars—literally—after revealing the long-awaited launch of their own music festival, Starbase. SLANDER's Derek Andersen and Scott Land revealed Starbase back in May 2021 but ultimately pulled the plug, postponing the festival indefinitely and refunding ticket-holders due to the impact of COVID-19 at the time. Inspired by the duo's many years attending Burning Man, the inaugural festival had originally been planned for a nature preserve in South Carolina but has now b

Afro house luminary MoBlack teams up with South African artist Nana Atta on “Kuwe” – a seamless blend of MoBlack’s masterful craft and Nana Atta’s soul-stirring vocals, creating an evocative journey through lyrical poetry and sound.  Propulsive house rhythms and poignant melodies interweave with tender riffs and lush percussive layers, each element soothingly uplifting. As electronic pulses replicate in harmonious progressions, “Kuwe” exudes a warmth that touches the spirit. It’s a song that

2024 is near its end, and it has been an amazing year of new music! The team of editors and writers here at EDMTunes have reviewed this year’s album releases across our favorite electronic music genres and have voted for the top albums of 2024, kicking off our EDMTunes “Year in Tunes” series, here are the top 10 albums! You can click the album title to find the Spotify link for the album so you can listen. 10. Gorgon City – Reverie The English electronic duo Gorgon City, consisting

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Art Basel Miami Beach and the surrounding Art Week festivities draw global attention each December, transforming the city into an artistic hub. However, for Miami locals, the event also brings a less glamorous reality: overwhelming traffic congestion. Residents have taken to social media and local forums to express their frustrations with the gridlock that paralyzed key neighborhoods during the 2024 Art Week. The influx of attendees, combined with street closures, construction, and an ever-e

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House Hats is out to prove that house music can not only give energy, but also give back. The US-based electronic music collective, which operates a prominent record label and prolific event brand, is currently celebrating its 5th anniversary. And they're going big, organizing their most ambitious event yet while raising funds for a timely cause. The collective has announced "House Hats Hangar," a rare party taking over the Tampa International Airport's cavernous Sheltair Aviation hangar in Febr

In ‘Hollow‘ ARTBAT, MORTEN, and Bonn craft a banger fusion of melodic techno and emotive vocals. Kölsch’s remix delivers a masterclass in emotive techno, elevating the original track to a celestial plane while retaining its core essence. Kölsch’s remix is more than a rework, it’s a reinterpretation that brings new life and emotional depth to the original. Perfect for both introspective late-night sessions and peak-time moments on the dancefloor, this remix is a testament to Kölsch’s prowess

Nature and electronic music will once again entwine in Portugal for the return of LISB-ON, a stunning festival held within Lisbon's Monsanto Forest Park. There exists no electronic music festival quite like LISB-ON, which takes place in the charming Jardim Keil do Amaral Garden, a lush open-air space nicknamed the "lung of Lisbon." Beats, sustainability and Lisbon's urban soul converge at this award-winning festival, which doubles as an eco-conscious playground for techno and house music lovers

Verknipt ArenA is set to elevate the hard techno scene in 2025, bringing fans an unparalleled immersive experience with the world’s first 360-degree arena stage for the genre. Following its record-breaking debut in 2024 as the largest hard techno event globally, the event returns to Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA on July 19, 2025, uniting 40,000 fans for a revolutionary rave. Breaking Boundaries with a 360-Degree Stage Verknipt’s innovative 360-degree stage aims to amplify the connectio

Wax Motif, the Australian-born, LA-based DJ and producer, has unveiled his latest single, ‘Heaven‘ released on December 6, 2024, through the esteemed Dutch label Spinnin’ Deep. The track, which premiered during his set at Ultra Music Festival in Miami earlier this year, showcases his signature fusion of house rhythms with R&B and UK bass. ‘Heaven‘ features crisp vocal chops layered over a pulsating bassline and clean percussive rhythms, striking a balance between melodic accents and club

NYLON celebrated Miami Art Week and the release of its first NYLON Nights issue with an exclusive performance by Ludacris presented by Movado. The latest edition of NYLON House, presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics, also featured a DJ set by global house music sensation HUGEL. The party was so poppin that John Summit rolled up to check it out. The evening celebrated the release of NYLON’s latest cover star Camila Cabello, who was also in attendance. Guests enjoyed specialty signature Casamigos coc

Apple’s foray into virtual reality with the Vision Pro promised a revolutionary leap forward in immersive technology. Combining sleek design with cutting-edge capabilities, the Vision Pro captured headlines as the next big thing in tech. But less than a year after its highly anticipated launch, Apple has officially ceased production of the high-end headset. The abrupt halt underscores a tough lesson: even the most innovative products can stumble when they miss the mark on market dynamics. A

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With HotLap‘s most recent release, “Blue Moon,” a song that revolutionizes the subtle approach to electronic soundscapes, the progressive house world keeps changing. Published via Interstellar Records, the record marks a turning point for the duo with its ethereal vocals of Sophie Saint. Characterized by its complex synth layering that produces a hypnotic atmospheric atmosphere, “Blue Moon” comprehensively investigates melodic progressive house. Working with Sophie Saint gives the electronic eq

Fresh Powder, the rising DJ/Producer duo known for their unique fusion of Tech House and Techno, has unveiled their latest Tech House remix, a bold reinterpretation of Billie Eilish’s hit ‘CHIHIRO.’ Infused with the duo’s signature high-energy style, the remix brings a fresh, dancefloor-ready perspective to the original, showcasing their growing reputation as innovative producers in the Electronic music scene. Since joining forces, Stellar and Silent Reign have been making waves with their inno

Cyazon teams up with Snnr to deliver their latest release, ‘Reach For You:’ a Synthwave track highlighting Cyazon’s cutting-edge synth work and Snnr’s powerful vocals. As they come together on this joint project, the pair offers a track that seamlessly merges their musical strengths, showcasing each of their signature sounds whilst bringing high-sonic energy to listeners.   As he keeps taking strides with his artistry, evolving his style to reflect his developing inspirations and creative direct