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What can be said about a music festival that books Flume, The Chemical Brothers, Jamie xx, Four Tet + Floating Points, Fred again.., Caribou, Bicep, Fatboy Slim, DJ Shadow, Kaytranada, Charli XCX, James Blake, Peggy Gou, The Blessed Madonna, Yaeji, and more? Legendary accurately describes the inaugural Portola Music Festival held at Pier 80 in San Francisco this past weekend. Nestled southeast of San Francisco’s Mission District, Portola promised an eclectic lineup featuring mostly headliner-le

Desthen‘s “The New Path” is a great example of how well they can create magical soundscapes. Out on Deep Tales. The music on “The New Path” takes the viewer into a world of ethereal soundscapes and haunting melodies. This shows how good Desthen is at making things. It has a lot of complex layers and emotional rhythms that make it sound like deep, reflective electronic music. Each part is carefully made into the whole. All of them weave a tapestry of sound that rises and falls, taking the listen

ULTRA Europe has officially unveiled the 2025 edition of Destination ULTRA, introducing new locations and a refreshed format across Croatia’s coastline and islands. The seven-day event will take place from July 11 to 17. It will blend festival experiences with island travel, scenic venues, and a diverse selection of artists representing the spectrum of electronic music. The week kicks off in Split, where ULTRA Europe returns to Park Mladeži from July 11–13. The lineup includes some of the sc

Destination ULTRA is much more than a music festival. It is a unique concept that unites the crystal clear waves of the Adriatic sea, the magical Croatian islands of Brač, Hvar and Vis and the rhythms that have been enchanting Ultranauts all over the world for ten years. With its world-famous DJs, breathtaking settings and unrivalled soundtrack, Destination ULTRA is known as one of the most beautiful musical experiences and now the lineups for this year’s edition have been revealed. The Rega

Destination ULTRA is known as one of the most beautiful musical experiences. It’s a unique concept, which takes the Ultra brand across the Adriatic sea to the stunning Croatian islands of Brač, Hvar and Vis. Now the lineups for this year’s edition have officially been revealed. The Regatta party marks the beginning of an unforgettable Destination ULTRA adventure. This first stop is right by the most beautiful beach in the world, Zlatni rat, in renowned open air Club 585. Famous Dutch duo Luc

It has been over 6 years since we lost our friend Avicii. His music inspired millions worldwide and still lives on in our hearts today. Many stories have been brought to light about Tim’s struggles over the years. If you watched his documentary, you would see he didn’t like DJing and the pressure that came with it. He struggled with the never-ending touring schedule as well as health complications from alcohol abuse. This year, a new documentary following the rise and fall of Avicii debuted

New design art haus, founded in Los Angeles, DETHAUS, made its international debut in the luxury fashion world this year. The three founders, Jared Poythress, Martin Flores, and Nick Dew, spent the past decade in the burgeoning underground of Los Angeles’ most coveted nightlife and social scene, on main stages playing at the world’s largest festivals, and designing custom made outfits tailored for celebrity clients. Blending together their expertise on style and intuitive fashion, DETHAUS came t

Grant Jackson, a well-known Detroit-based DJ known for hosting the popular local club night ‘Taco Tuesdays,’has passed away at the age of 35. His family announced the news on his Facebook page on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. “We’re grateful for all the messages, memories, and photos you’ve shared of your time with Grant,” the post read. “He would want everyone—friends and family alike—to come together and celebrate a life that, while brief, was full of meaning.” The cause of death has not been disclo

The notoriously visceral and otherworldly DJ/producer known as Henry Brooks is on fire right now and destined to make his mark on techno as we know it, while staying true to the underground. Hot off two emotive sets over Movement weekend in Detroit, Brooks is practicing endurance, staying focused and grounded while traveling internationally and pursuing his passions. It’s a balancing act, “penning a new blueprint for dark dancefloors everywhere,” while playing shows, making original music, a

Attendees of the 2024 Movement Electronic Music Festival at Detroit's Hart Plaza have evacuated the grounds due to severe weather. Movement's organizers issued an alert via social media at 6:43pm on Sunday, the festival's second day. "Attention: Severe weather is heading to Hart Plaza," the alert reads. "All attendees must evacuate immediately. Please head to the nearest exit point." Ticket-holders swiftly evacuated Hart Plaza as a storm rolled in, an onsite EDM.com staff member covering Movemen

Carl Cox, DJ Minx, DJ Gigola and Jamie xx are among the bill Continue reading...

The 3-day music festival returns to Hart Plaza in Detroit during Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27, 2024). Amid a slew of festival announcements for 2024, the standout teaser lineup for Detroit’s Movement Festival is already a top contender for the year. On the teaser bill for one of the summer’s top festivals is Fatboy Slim, [...] The post Detroit’s Movement Festival 2024 Lineup Teaser Unveiled appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

More than 115 acts appear on the line-up for the May weekender Continue reading...

115+ artists will perform on six stages across the 3-day (May 25-27) fest at Hart Plaza with Solomon, Fatboy Slim, Richie Hawtin, and more. Among the top 20 electronic music festival in the U.S., Movement Music Festival has been a Detroit mainstay and a scene favorite since its inception. This year, Detroit’s Movement Fest has [...] The post Detroit’s Movement Music Festival 2024 Drops Full Lineup appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Deucez has had a busy 2023 so far releasing an official remix for ATLiens on Bassrush and embarking on his debut headline tour across 19 cities and counting. Deucez is well known for his heavy gritty riddim within the bass community but has opted for more of a feel-good melodic vibe with his brand new track “Fate (The Way It Is)” out now Cyclops Recordings. It’s a catchy blend of a more pop centered vocal backed by a crisp hip hop beat. It all builds wonderfully towards a tantalizing, uplift

Devault and Griff Clawson have ranked up almost 25 million streams with their previous tracks “Leave Me Low” and “You and Me Now.” They are now full stream ahead with their new release of their new track, “Get To You,” which offers an ethereal experience for all listeners. This song was debuted during Devault’s headline show in LA and is expected to be a popular choice among the crowd. Devault has had a big year producing many new tracks and performing alongside artists such as ZHU, DJ Snake, an

We’re only about five weeks away from HARD Summer’s glorious return to Los Angeles and the excitement is only starting to grow. There’s no better way to get prepared for the festival than the official HSMF Mixtape series and we’re happy to share the latest from DEVAULT. 2023 has seen DEVAULT put out a steady string of releases, most recently “Revelations” with ZHU and BabyJake. Much like his music this mix refuses to conform to genres as DEVAULT effortlessly spins bass house heaters, techno

Dezko’s musical journey only has just over a full calendar year of releasing music under his belt, having first arrived in the release ring back in July 2023 with his debut original. And at 20 years old, the self-taught, Colombian native has already emphatically carved out a seat for himself amongst an overcrowded field of electronic talent. Having already built up a 2024 calendar that’s included four original cuts, Dezko is back again to convert an ID that he had the pleasure of rinsing at Tomo

Riding high on the success of his viral hit ‘Ascend’, which continues to make waves in the dance music scene, Dezko has just dropped his latest single, ‘Kiss U’. A brilliant new addition to his ever growing catalog, this release marks yet another milestone for the rising star. To celebrate, we had the chance to sit down with Dezko to dive into ‘Ascend’, the pressures of following up on that breakout hit, the thrill of performing his own tracks live, and much more. 1. Hey Dezko, thanks for taking

Spring 2025 marks the return of DGTL Amsterdam, transforming the city's iconic NDSM shipyard into a hub of electronic music-fueled energy and innovation. This year's theme, "New Horizons," encapsulates a bold vision for discovery, perfectly mirrored in a lineup that fuses underground pioneers with global heavyweights. Heading to Amsterdam this year are influential DJs and producers like Carlita, 999999999, Honey Dijon, Folamour, Moodymann, Patrick Mason and Brutalismus 3000, who will perform acr

Once again, the raw industrial environment of Amsterdam’s iconic NDSM Warehouse will serve as the backdrop for one of Amsterdam Dance Event’s most progressive and anticipated programs, DGTL ADE. From Thursday, October 23 to Sunday, October 26, the revered Dutch festival returns with six standout shows that push the boundaries of electronic music – from rousing live shows to deep night sets that only end as dawn breaks.  Each day has its own defined character: from colourful pop and disco to dar

Amsterdam’s DGTL festival has shared the full lineup for its 2025 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) showcase. When the week-long industry conference returns to Amsterdam this fall, the renowned house and techno festival will host four days of music at the NDSM Warehouse, a former shipbuilding facility in Amsterdam-Noord, from October 23-26. By day or by night, this year’s program comprises six shows featuring an array of electronic sounds, from bright pop and disco to dark techno, melodic electronica

Since the first edition in 2013, DGTL Festival has distinguished itself as a unique festival with a focus on music, art, sustainability and social safety. This Spring, as the first rays of sunshine stretch their way across the Amsterdam NDSM shipyard, DGTL Festival will rise again. Taking place April 18, 19 and 20, 2025, DGTL once again marks the start of a new festival season—a collective awakening from hibernation. Under the theme ‘New Horizons‘, DGTL invites innovation, discovery and connecti

This Spring, as the first rays of sunshine stretch their way across the Amsterdam NDSM shipyard, DGTL Festival rises. On April 18, 19 and 20, 2025, DGTL once again marks the start of a new festival season—a collective awakening from hibernation. Under the theme ‘New Horizons’, DGTL invites innovation, discovery and connection. Reflecting this message is the line-up of DGTL’s thirteenth edition. Spread over multiple stages, DGTL brings a mix of groundbreaking pioneers and established headliners w

18, 19, 20 APRIL 2025, NDSM DOCKLANDS AMSTERDAM VISIT HERE FOR TICKETS Friday 18 April, 22:00 – 05:00 (Opening Night) JUNGLE (DJ SET), MORE ARTISTS TBA Saturday 19 April, 12:00 – 23:00 ANGELBOY, BERKAN V8, BRUTALISMUS 3000, COCO COQUELICOT, CUROL, DARIA KOLOSOVA & DAX J, DANIELLE & NIKS, DAVID VUNK & FKA.M4A, DEE DIGGS, DEEP BROWN, DOPPELGANG, FAIS LE BEAU, FAUSTIN, FUNK ASSAULT, GIGI FM, INTERPLANETARY CRIMINAL, JORIS VOORN, MAC DECLOS & MARY LAKE, MALL GRAB, MALUGI, MANO