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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

Iconic French electronic duo Polo & Pan has released their highly anticipated third-studio album 22:22 via Ekler/Hamburger/Virgin. The 12-track LP sees the duo creating a dreamscape of playful riffs and sunlit grooves accompanied by evocative lyrics weaving through real life and fantasy as they take listeners on a journey of deep imagination. The result is a dynamic production that further establishes Polo & Pan’s signature sound as they push their creative boundaries and offer their uni

Iconic French electronic duo Polo & Pan has released their highly anticipated third-studio album 22:22 via Ekler/Hamburger/Virgin. The 12-track LP sees the duo creating a dreamscape of playful riffs and sunlit grooves accompanied by evocative lyrics weaving through real life and fantasy as they take listeners on a journey of deep imagination. The result is a dynamic production that further establishes Polo & Pan’s signature sound as they push their creative boundaries and offer their uni

Anja Schneider · Club Room 359 with Anja Schneider Dropping into a new month, Anja heads up this weeks MOTW, taken from her mix series. DJ, producer, radio broadcaster, label boss, tireless creative force and mentor, she was recognised in 2021 with the award of an Honour Prize by The Berlin Music Commission for having had “an outstanding impact on the music scene” as recognition for her work supporting fellow artists and cultural institutions. Anja continues to operate as one of elec

Anja Schneider · Club Room 359 with Anja Schneider Dropping into a new month, Anja heads up this weeks MOTW, taken from her mix series. DJ, producer, radio broadcaster, label boss, tireless creative force and mentor, she was recognised in 2021 with the award of an Honour Prize by The Berlin Music Commission for having had “an outstanding impact on the music scene” as recognition for her work supporting fellow artists and cultural institutions. Anja continues to operate as one of elec

lubbing TV is thrilled to announce the launch of “Rave Photography of the Year 2025”, an international competition dedicated to showcasing the best photo shots capturing the essence of electronic music culture and rave experiences, worldwide. This contest celebrates the energy, diversity, and atmosphere of electronic music events through multiple categories, from raver portraits to backstage moments, stunning light effects, crowd shots or special moments of love and even architectural interi

Clubbing TV is thrilled to announce the launch of “Rave Photography of the Year 2025”, an international competition dedicated to showcasing the best photo shots capturing the essence of electronic music culture and rave experiences worldwide. This contest celebrates the energy, diversity, and atmosphere of electronic music events through multiple categories, from raver portraits to backstage moments, stunning light effects, crowd shots or special moments of love and even architectural interi

Thomas Gold and Faustix have released ‘Pump It,’ a seismic techno banger set to take over dancefloors globally. Released via Dim Mak, this collaboration is a masterclass in raw, unadulterated energy, fusing hypnotic rhythms with a bass rumble that will shake your core. ‘Pump It’ immediately grabs your attention with its piercing, staccato synth stabs, a sonic blade slicing through the mix. A relentless, rolling bassline forms the track’s bedrock, driving the energy forward with unstopp

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a flash flood warning on Sunday afternoon for eastern Miami-Dade County, an area that includes Ultra, one of the world's premier EDM festivals. At 3:57pm, Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the region. Between one and three inches of rain had already fallen, with another one to three inches expected. The weather service warned of possible flash flooding, with standing water already reported in parts of downtown Miami. U

Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Ultra Music Festival Miami closes its doors due to weather, fully evacuating attendees to the streets of Miami. During this time, Ultra directed ticket holders to seek shelter until conditions were safe to dance again. attendees enjoyed friends and enclosed spaces until they were able to reenter the festival. Ultra MF Monitoring Weather All weekend, The festival has monitored weather systems that have threatened the festival’s activities. Luckily, the first

For the first time in 10 years, Skrillex takes over Ultra Miami Music Festival and decides to play unreleased music with Nitepunk as his 2025 opening track. Rolling in with a heavy percussive beat and dropping into a classic dubstep drop, this track set the perfect mood for this 10-year anniversary return. Also, He played and remixed his popular solo productions like ‘Bangerang‘ and collaborations with Fred Again and Jack Ü. To add to Skrillex’s insane stage presence, he brought out British grim

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Since starting back in 2016, Junction 2 Festival has rapidly gained traction and admiration thanks to its amazing stage designs and display of the best electronic music around. For 2025 they’ve pulled together an astonishing lineup that’s just got even better with the addition of deadmau5 and his side project Testpilot. Joel Zimmerman (deadmau5) will be performing 2 sets across the weekend with him DJing as deadmau5 on the Friday, and then as Testpilot on the Saturday. Not only is it a treat to

Ultra has long been the epicenter of historic moments in electronic music, but for the festival's 25th anniversary, its organizers pulled off something that had eluded the industry for over a decade: the first-ever live performance of "Titanium" by its original collaborators: David Guetta, Afrojack and Sia. Since its 2011 release, "Titanium" has transcended mere chart-topping success to become a generational dance anthem, a four-billion-stream juggernaut permanently etched in the DNA of both pop

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The pulsating heart of Downtown Miami became the epicenter of electronic music history as AFROJACK orchestrated what can only be described as a watershed moment in festival culture. On Ultra Music Festival’s milestone 25th anniversary, the GRAMMY Award-winning producer unleashed the unthinkable – the first-ever joint performance of “Titanium” with David Guetta and Sia, transforming a decade-long musical fantasy into electrifying reality. Since it came out in 2011, “Titanium” has become one of t

The DJ superstar, Tiësto, collabs with Undercatt on his newest single ‘Shadows‘ which was released on March 28th. Breaking away from his more mainstream commercial music, Tiësto and Undercatt produce a house tune with trance vibes. The song has no vocals and has a bit of a slower BPM than a traditional house song, while keeping the melody happy and upbeat. This track has an extensive 3-minute build-up, adding different sounds and effects throughout, creating a mystical texture. Once you’

For well over two decades now, Armin van Buuren’s‘ A State of Trance mix album series has been a staple in dance music land. And much like his globally esteemed radio show itself. As the sound of the mix albums evolves with each passing year, it reflects on the Dutchman’s explorative nature and the ever-changing scene itself. This year, the mix series walks further down that path to deliver a trifecta of sound, guiding listeners through trance’s full spectrum—from sunlit melodies to peak-time in

Kasablanca release the first remix package of their debut studio album, ‘Higher Resolution’, out now on Anjunabeats. Hitting milestone after milestone, Kasablanca has quickly risen through the ranks of dance music must-see acts over the past four years. Led by the title track of the same name, Side A of their debut studio album ‘Higher Resolution’ has been the duo’s latest step on their meteoric rise. About Kasablanca Following a short hiatus from touring and music at the start of 202

Danish DJ and producer MORTEN is back with a brand-new track, ‘Portrait,’ that showcases his signature future rave sound. Popular for his collaboration with David Guetta in pioneering the future rave genre, Morten has always pushed boundaries with his production style. ‘Portrait’ brings together beautiful sound design, dance-ready rhythms, and energetic synths. Following in the footsteps of other MORTEN tracks, ‘Portrait’ will turn heads and send whole crowds into a dancing frenzy. Why is ‘P

We had a chat with quite the rising star recently. Music occupies a central position within the life of Melbourne-based artist Dave Leck, serving as a therapeutic medium through which he interprets and navigates personal development. His ascendance in recent years has been characterised by a series of increasingly refined releases, distributed through respected underground imprints such as PHW Elements, Soundteller Records, and Droid9. Notably, the August 2019 release of ‘Stardust’ repr

This summer, Afterlife Festival will be taking place in Barcelona at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 13th and 14th, 2025. This 2-day event will have two stages each day. You and every other attendee will be connecting with the community and artists involved in bringing this experience to life. With next-level production in sync with music, lights, and visuals, you are bound to find a euphoric nature at Afterlife. On Friday, Anyma curated the lineup for both stages. You can catch A

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New York City’s underground event powerhouse, Teksupport, is set to ignite the summer with a monumental 14-show open-air series at Sunset Park Rooftop. As part of their 10th-anniversary celebrations, Teksupport will transform this unique venue into a electronic music hub, blending world-class talent with breathtaking skyline views. From May through September, Sunset Park Rooftop will resonate with the sounds of house and techno’s most sought-after selectors. This series promises a dynamic mi

After his tour in Europe, Tantok released the EP playing in the Miami Music Week. The EP includes three tracks and a collaboration with Lucas Perdomo. Music producer and DJ Tantok has released his new EP, All That I Need, under the Natura Viva label. Available for DJs to buy on Beatport. Available on streaming platforms since 21 March, the EP features three tracks: All That I Need, Lie So Easy, and Not Lost At All, the latter in collaboration with Argentine producer Lucas Perdomo.  Following