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In a surprising announcement, Pitchfork Music Festival confirmed that it will not be returning to Union Park in 2025, marking the end of its longstanding tradition of almost 19 years in Chicago. The festival, which has been a staple of the city’s summer music scene for almost 2 decades, will not take place leaving the fans and the local community in shock and uncertainty. Pitchfork Music Festival, has showcased a mix of indie rock, electronic, hip hop, and experimental music since its i

When your songwriting credits include Excision, Zeds Dead, and NGHTMRE, you could easily rest on your laurels. But ASH HALO – the Canadian duo of Sara and Dave – isn’t here for easy. Their self-released single “Vice Versa,” crafted with fellow northerner Save Yourself, is a genre-blending love letter to electronic music’s endless possibilities. The track weaves reggae warmth through hardstyle punch, wraps melodic bass around trap foundations, and somehow makes it all feel effortless. It’s fi

After running airwaves with “Stumblin’ In” and that massive Disturbed remix, Australian wunderkind CYRIL isn’t resting on his 700M-stream laurels. His latest single “Still Into You” pairs his signature electronic flourishes with rising vocal powerhouse maryjo, crafting the kind of cross-genre earworm that feels destined for playlist dominance. Fresh off his debut U.S. tour and riding high from his versatile “To The World” EP, the Darwin-based producer continues to prove why he’s one of Austr

Today, CRSSD Festival has announced its Spring 2025 lineup, marking the start of its ten year anniversary celebration in return to San Diego’s Waterfront Park on March 1-2, 2025. In celebration of its tenth year, the festival has announced another forward-looking lineup that embodies its commitment to championing the best and brightest names in live electronic, house, and techno. Pioneering French duo Justice, coming off of their widely renowned Hyperdrama LP and tour, and sensational Britis

In a moment that felt like a time capsule straight from 2019, Marshmello has previewed a never-before-heard collaboration with the late Juice WRLD live on Kai Cenat’s streaming channel. The unreleased track marks another poignant chapter in Marshmello and Juice WRLD's enduring collaborative legacy. Mello explained to Cenat during the stream that in late 2019, just days before the rapper's tragic passing, the two had planned to shoot a music video for "Come & Go," a track that would ultimatel

Bag Raiders’ “Shooting Stars” was already a certified dance classic before the internet got its hands on it – a euphoric slice of electronic perfection that proved some tracks are simply timeless. Now Dutch-Moroccan producer R3HAB, whose own streaming numbers clock in at a staggering 11 billion, has given this beloved anthem a 2024 renaissance, powered by Mufasa & Hypeman’s magnetic energy and RANI’s soaring vocals. While the original found new life through viral fame, R3HAB’s take reminds u

The dead don’t just walk – they absolutely demolish everything in their path. Zomboy’s “Dead Man Walking Pt. 2” EP isn’t just a follow-up; it’s a five-track nuclear assault that proves the UK bass architect hasn’t lost an ounce of that face-melting energy that gave us “Terror Squad” and “Like A Bitch.” Opening with “Fallout” (aptly named for the destruction it’s about to cause), Zomboy reminds us why he went from drumming in metal bands to becoming dubstep royalty. The EDDIE collab “D.E.A.D.” hi

photo credits: ErikLorch Sammy Virji, the rising star of electronic music known for his infectious blend of UK garage, bassline, and house, took New York by storm this past weekend. He sold out two b2b shows at the Great Hall in Avant Gardner, showing his immense growth as an artist over the past few years. photo credits: ErikLorch As the doors of the Great Hall opened, a diverse crowd eagerly awaited Virji’s performance. The night kicked off with a dynamic sets from Hans Glader and And

Third Culture just dropped the kind of track that makes genre purists clutch their pearls – and that’s exactly the point. “She’s Evil,” their new collaboration with Chicago techno maverick Hiroko Yamamura, isn’t here to play nice with your expectations. The duo – Sian and Sacha Robotti – have crafted something deliciously twisted: a bass-heavy fever dream that’s equal parts playful funk and dark room delirium. But wait – they’ve also enlisted Detroit royalty DJ Minx for remix duties. Fresh off c

East Coast ravers just got another major option to consider for their final festival of the year, thanks to Corporate Wooks. The collective's new two-day festival, "Disco Duel: Cap’n Wook vs. Cap’n Crook," is set to take over Philadelphia from December 27-28. Boasting nine hours of music from 9pm to 6am in a new location near Point Breeze, Disco Duel creates an unofficial afterparty opportunity for attendees of Philly's HiJinx Festival. Over 40 artists will perform, including Buku, G-REX, JEANIE

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The world has been grieving the passing of former One Direction Member, the singer and songwriter Liam Payne. Taking a moment during his set at Insomniac‘s EDC Orlando last Sunday, legendary Swedish DJ/Producer Alesso paid a touching tribute to his late friend. Both artists had deveolped a friendship recently. However, it all grew exponentially back in 2019 and the release of their collaboration, ‘Midnight.’ Tribute Alesso spoke directly to attendees on his personal relationship wit

Darby’s ‘PARTY’ EP arrives like a glitter bomb in a therapy session – a four-track exploration of what happens when club euphoria crashes into late-night existential crisis. The Australian producer, already catching cosigns from Skrillex and remixing for ODESZA, refuses to let us just mindlessly fist-pump our way through his latest NIGHTMODE release. Sure, the tracks bang – “TRUST” with Britt Lari and the OOTORO collab “PARTY” are engineered to detonate on festival stages. But beneath the UKG rh

Danish audio company AIAIAI has teamed up with the prominent cultural site HIDDEN.NY will offer a limited-edition collection honoring music as a potent form of creative expression in a unique cooperation that combines high-fidelity audio with street culture. Available on both AIAIAI and HIDDEN.NY platforms as well as some chosen stores from November 8th, this drop features co-branded AIAIAI headphones and audio equipment. HIDDEN.NY Meets AIAIAI Originally a mood board housed on Instagram, HIDD

Panamanian rebel Gian Varela releases his powerful and appropriately titled new track “Revolution,” for which he teamed up with Grammy-winning songwriter and vocalist Cor.Ece. The Latin House-influenced spoken-word heater is also the very first release on Varela‘s own label Monarka Records, marking a huge milestone in his musical career. “Revolution” certainly comes at an appropriate time not just for the US, but for the world, with its powerful vocals by Cor.Ece and strong associated messages,

Four years ago, she released her first music and now she’s already on her fourth headline tour. It’s going well for Zingara. For The Crystal Children, her most recent EP, was released on November 1, and it’s a love letter to her “childhood dreams, the universe and the collective.” Ever since she was little, Zingara has been inspired by these themes and now, she’s bringing them to life through her music and through workshops at festivals.  For The Crystal Children is a follow-up on her debut

Danish audio company AIAIAI is partnering with cultural platform and lifestyle institution HIDDEN.NY, to celebrate music as creative expression. The two brands are releasing a limited number of co-created AIAIAI products, tapping into the shared strength of their design credentials and cult followings. The special editions will be offered as an exclusive drop that can be accessed on HIDDEN.NY and AIAIAI’s platforms as well as selected retailers on November 8th.  HIDDEN.NY started out as a di

Marcela A, a Colombian-born music producer and songwriter, recently released her latest single, “You Are a Liar.” Released in September 2024 by Cuckoo Records, You Are a Liar marks yet another big moment in Marcela A’s career, which stretches across genres like Reggaeton, Latin, and Dance music. Over in the UK, Music Week’s Cool Cuts chart—pulled together by CD Pool from feedback off Club and Radio DJs, plus a good bit of data from blogs, dance sites, and online and retail outlets—saw her featu

CRSSD Festival has announced its Spring 2025 lineup, marking the start of its ten year anniversary celebration in return to San Diego’s Waterfront Park on March 1-2, 2025. A decade since inception, CRSSD remains one of North America’s most celebrated strongholds for credible electronic music. The success of the brand stands in its ability to deliver genre-leading lineups that balance superstars of the moment with genre pioneers, spanning the gamut of electronic music’s global identity. The r

2025 is shaping up to be a revolutionary year. Breakaway Music Festival announced that all 12 of its 2025 festivals will accept cryptocurrency. Ravers will use Bitcoin for tickets, ultra VIP bottle service, and more. This pioneering approach underscores Breakaway’s dedication to innovation, firmly positioning it at the cutting edge of the music industry’s technological evolution. Breakaway Festival 2025 Since its launch, Breakaway has rapidly emerged as the fastest-growing independent m

Zeds Dead have pulled back the dimensional curtain on their sophomore album, Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness. Due out in early-March 2025, it will be Zeds Dead's first full-length album since 2016's ageless debut, Northern Lights. Today's reveal comes paired with a tour announcement, suggesting the dubstep veterans aren't just dropping tracks—they're architecting an entire universe. "Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness, a phrase uttered in a dream is becoming a re

The organizers of the traveling Breakaway Music Festival have announced that all of their events in 2025 will accept cryptocurrency for ticket purchases, bottle service and more. For crypto-curious ravers, it means one more way to secure their spot at what's become North America's most ambitious touring EDM festival. The move not only modernizes Breakaway's ticketing process, but also mirrors the festival's ethos of progress and inclusivity to foster a new kind of freedom on and off the danceflo

We still don't know anything about the identities of the arcane Deathpact collective, but we now know this: their largest headlining tour yet is coming next year. The anonymous group today revealed "FROM DARKNESS, COMES LIGHT," which features 18 stops—dubbed "materializations"—across North America. Kicking off in January 2025, the tour's name derives from Deathpact's stunning debut album FROM DARKNESS, which released back in May. For those unaware, Deathpact have mystified the electronic music c

Tomorrowland has unveiled the English edition of THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW, the first installment of the iconic EDM festival brand's fantasy novel trilogy, THE BOOK OF WISDOM. Tomorrowland had been teasing the fiction-adventure series since as early as June 2022, but it's now officially available in the United States and Canada in collaboration with Blackstone Publishing. THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW is also available in Dutch and German, with French and Polish editions set to arrive "in th

Global nightlife pioneer TCE Presents announced a special New Year’s Eve show with Grammy-nominated artist Porter Robinson under their innovative event series, TILT. The electrifying performance will take place on December 31st at the iconic Brooklyn Storehouse. Porter Robinson’s highly anticipated DJ set will showcase his unique blend of electro house, hyperpop, and indie style, offering fans a sonic journey through his extensive discography. The show comes on the heels of his latest album,