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The independent music scene has never been more exciting, and for artists like OKAYVAL, it’s a moment of true potential. In the past, artists without a label often struggled for exposure, but with the rise of social media, music can be heard from anywhere and everywhere, going viral in an instance. OKAYVAL is a perfect example, releasing her new single, ‘Disco’, and capturing attention along the way. With ‘Disco’, OKAYVAL delivers exactly what her fans have been asking for. She’s also setting an
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Emerging melodic house artist Nick Somnia, recognized for his dreamy, evocative melodies, has been crowned the winner of Fankee’s debut music contest for Dance and Electronic Music producers. His winning track, ‘Dreamzone’, achieved more than 60,000 Spotify streams within the first 30 days —an extraordinary eightfold increase over previous releases. This success was amplified by 10 million social media interactions from Fankee Community users who used the track in their own content, showcasing a
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Rest assured that when SLANDER and Fairlane join forces, they're transporting us all to cloud nine. Their new single, "Heaven Feels Like," does just that with a blend of euphoric bass and exultant lyricism, delivering a downright blissful experience. SLANDER showcased the collaboration before its release at EDC Las Vegas, while Fairlane did the same at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphiteatre six months ago. Since then, fans have waited in a state of patient purgatory for it to hit streaming plat
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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
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As winter prowls nearer, Tiësto and Soaky Siren promise to keep the temperature high with their steamy Afro-house track, "Tantalizing." The new single showcases Tiësto's genre-spanning production skills through a dynamic and sultry beat. Meanwhile, breakout Bahamian singer-songwriter Soaky Siren delivers lustful lyrics that pair impeccably with her perfectly controlled vocal timbre. "Conceptually, we leaned into the beauty of the build—desire lives in the tension before the release," said Soaky
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Oliver Heldens is back with "I Want Your Love," a euphoric techno anthem produced alongside DIØN and Funk Tribu. The unlikely trio have cooked up something that feels both primal and polished. It’s a masterful fusion of techno's shadowy allure and house’s hands-in-the-air vibes, a dichotomy that Heldens has mastered over the years by balancing his own music and that of his techno alias, HI-LO. Out now via his own Heldeep label, "I Want Your Love" is propelled by an undercurrent of dark, rumbling
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Dance music sensation John Summit, UK vocalist venbee, and versatile DJ/producer Odd Mob have just released the official remix of ‘palm of my hands,’ available now via Darkroom/Experts Only. Experts Only is Summit’s music label and events brand, designed to promote the next generation of house, tech-house, and techno talent. ‘palm of my hands,’ a standout from Summit’s debut album Comfort in Chaos, is a beautiful drum and bass daydream featuring mellow vocals from venbee, set against a backd
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Multi-faceted artist Crankdat returns to Monstercat Uncaged today alongside Three 6 Mafia member Juicy J for their debut collaboration, ‘Open The Pit.’ This high-energy track marks an exciting intersection of EDM and hip-hop. ‘Open The Pit’ has been making waves in the live circuit, with Juicy J joining Crankdat onstage at the Hollywood Palladium to preview the track. The collaboration highlights a trend in the music industry where electronic producers and hip-hop artists are increasingly me
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Rumors have been swirling about an exciting upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera system, particularly its wide-angle lens, which is expected to feature a variable aperture. Esteemed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has indicated that this enhancement will mark a significant evolution in mobile photography. Previously, speculations around the camera improvements for the upcoming iPhone models included features like enhanced bokeh effects and a remarkable increase in front camera resolution to 24MP. However,
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Hayden James’ ‘You Could Be Loved’ has received two dynamic remixes that reimagine the track from contrasting, yet complementary perspectives by Odd Mob and Fideles. Both remixes bring fresh energy to James’ hit, showcasing the versatility of the original while highlighting the unique styles of each producer. Odd Mob’s Remix, Known for his high energy, his remix opens with a punchy bassline and a driving beat that immediately commands attention. Layering James’ soulful vocals, Odd Mob
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Techno powerhouse Lilly Palmer is no stranger to firing up massive crowds. But this Saturday, her crowd will look a bit different when she DJs for over 10,000 college football fans at Penn State's game against Washington. Palmer, who was named one of EDM.com's best music producers of 2023, will be opening the game with a live DJ set. The milestone establishes the German electronic music star as one of the first European DJs to do so at a major college sporting event, a representative of her pres
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Since April of 2020, as the world of EDM has partied on, Lorin Aston aka Bassnectar is still neck deep in sexual assault allegations. Recently, he posted an update regarding a motion to dispute the claims made by his accuser, on Reddit. This will be a new direction in his legal battle if it takes hold. In his words, this is the description of said motion: Screenshots of the motion were posted as well. You can see them here. A quick overview of Bassnectar’s Allegations In 202
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10 years after bursting onto the electronic music industry, the innovative and well-renowned English house music star Will Clarke has finally dropped his debut album. This debut album of Will Clarke is Midnight Mass and it also boasts the collaboration of co-producer, co-writer, and good friend Mitch Jones. The album includes a supporting cast of phenomenal artists such as House Gospel Choir, Blythe, Sharlene Hector, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Hayla who provide their talented vocal a
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Electronic music legends Laidback Luke and Roland Clark have teamed up for an exciting new track called ‘Praise To The Bass.’ This song is a celebration of deep, catchy beats and soulful vocals, capturing the essence of House music that fans love. Laidback Luke explains, “I created this track to really highlight the powerful bass that makes people want to dance. There’s a part of the song that just features the beat and bass, which, in my experience, is one of the best ways to get a crowd mo
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The powerhouse trio of Oliver Heldens, Diøn, and Funk Tribu join forces for ‘I WANT YOUR LOVE‘, a Hard Techno anthem. The track is available on Heldens’ own Heldeep imprint. Interesting enough that the track was not released under Heldens’ Techno persona HI-LO, but once you hear the track, you understand the more vibrant and Housey vibes he brings to the single. ‘I WANT YOUR LOVE’ With its relentless, driving basslines and pulsating energy, this track promises to ignite dance floors
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German DJ superstar Lilly Palmer is set to headline the Penn State Vs. Washington men’s college football game, this Saturday, November 9 at Beaver Stadium. Following last week’s release of her smash hit remix of Armin van Buuren’s ‘Blah Blah Blah,‘ which has boosted her monthly listeners by 200k and amassed over 100k daily streams, Palmer has been on a career-high this week with no stopping in sight. The Penn State performance is set to mark a significant milestone in the techno/electronic
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Arguably the biggest DJ in the world right now will be hosting a talk at the Billboard Live Music Summit and Awards. John Summit has taken the world by storm over the past few years. His Chicago House has been running dance music and he was the most supported DJ this year as awarded by 1001Tracklists. John Summit will sit down with his longtime manager Holt Harmon for a conversation moderated by Billboard’s Katie Bain. Inside the Rise of John Summit will explore how he went from playing sma
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Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. For HAYLA, the window to strike revealed itself at a peculiar moment. The building blocks of HAYLA's breakout came at a time of great difficulty for most. The UK was ebbing in and out of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. During one government-sanctioned ease-up in June 2020, HAYLA reunited with writing partners Will Clarke, Eddie Jenkins and EDM.com Class of 2024 star Camden Cox. The situation wasn’t fortuitous but it emboldened HAYLA to pen some
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‘Subways of Your Mind’ was recorded in 1983 by a German new wave band who had no idea of the online search for r/TheMysteriousSong Continue reading...
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During Art Week, guests of the exhibit can expect to kick back on the Art of Hip Hop’s shared patio space with Museum of Graffiti, where there will be live music, limited edition drops, complimentary F&B, interactive art demonstrations, and more. The show features more than 60 works across multiple mediums, including photography archives, mixed media collages, paintings, textiles, fashion, street art, and contemporary fine art. These pieces present a visual timeline of Adams’ artistic j
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The Recording Academy has revealed the nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Receiving Grammy nods in the category of Best Dance/Electronic Album are Four Tet (Three), Justice (Hyperdrama), Zedd (Telos), Charli XCX (Brat) and Kaytranada (TIMELESS). Up for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording are Disclosure's "She’s Gone, Dance On," Four Tet's "Loved," Fred again.. and Baby Keem's "leavemealone," Justice and Tame Impala's "Neverender" and Kaytranada's "Witchy" featuring Childish
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Out today is GRAMMY-award winning dance music icon Tiësto‘s new single, ‘Tantalizing,’ via his Musical Freedom label. Tiësto teams up with multi-platinum artist Soaky Siren on the new track, which sees the producer continuing to be inspired by and experimenting with different sounds. True to everything he does, Tiësto has put his own unique feel on the record, which begins with shimmering melodies and a rhythmic bassline, all tied together with Siren’s sultry vocals for a sonic experience that s
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Returning to the London gallery for a second year, the two-day event will feature performances fro Rabih Beaini, Loraine James and DJ Danifox Continue reading...
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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
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Now that deadmau5's influential single "Jaded" is old enough to graduate high school, a gift in the form of a four-track remix EP is in order. Back in 2007, deadmau5, then a budding superstar in the electronic music scene, released "Jaded," a track that would become a fan-favorite in his endless library of hits. Despite the song's popularity, diehard fans relied on old downloads and rips since it was unavailable on most streaming services. Now, deadmau5 is celebrating 17 years of "Jaded" with an
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