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Electronic music icon Paul Kalkbrenner announces the release of “KABELMANN,” a multi-part short film project accompanying the artist’s upcoming two-track Kabelmann EP. The films, created by Mother Berlin and SMUGGLER, and directed by Björn Rühmann, premiered at the renowned Ciclope Festival in Berlin earlier this week and were released alongside the EP today. A Tale of Connection in Two Parts “KABELMANN” unfolds in two short film chapters, each scored by Kalkbrenner’s tracks. The films follows

We’ve waited 20 years for this remix from legendary producer and DJ – Matthew Dekay. As he explains “For those of you who don’t know, this is a remix I made around 2004. It never got released but some of you have been asking for 20 years to share it. So here you go guys! This is up for a limited amount of time. Please leave a comment when you download the file, it would mean a lot to me! Freshly mastered and ready for today! Matt x” Download here The post FREE DOWNLOAD – Sas

German music events promoter Cosmopop, the name behind the world-famous Time Warp Festival, announced a new partnership with Insomniac, one of the world’s greatest Electronic music event promoters. This partnership entails that both promoters will support one another with organizing current and new, upcoming international events. Co-founders Steffen Charles, Robin Ebinger, and Franck Eichorn launched Cosmopop in 2003 and aside from Time Warp Festival, which has been entertaining Dance/Electronic

It's hard to believe it's been a decade since an 18-year-old Martin Garrix launched The Martin Garrix Show, offering an intimate glimpse into the life and career of a generational DJ. Today marks 10 years since the premiere of the EDM superstar's online docuseries, which gives fans an inside look at his experiences as one of the world's leading electronic artists. Its episodes often feature behind-the-scenes footage from his studio sessions and candid personal moments from his life, and chronicl

The Outlaw has his own LA show! DJ Snake’s bold new alias to break the shackles from mainstream limitations has just announced his debut show in Los Angeles. This comes as an added perk for the fans of the globally acclaimed DJ close to The Outlaw debut at the Lost Land’s Festival. The alias was carved by DJ Snake with an intent to stretch bass music to its boundaries. Being an iconic genre-defying trendsetter for quite a number of years now, the Outlaw is aimed for a more creative ex

A new solo Ingrosso tune? Count us in! There’s been a lot of hype built around Sebastian Ingrosso’s upcoming solo track, officially named ‘Flood‘. It will be the first time in a while that we hear something 100% made by the Swedish House Mafia member, and as such, it bears a different style from what we’re used to hearing from him. If you were expecting some ‘Reload’ style beat? Buzzer for you, you’d be wrong. Instead, his new song has various UK Garage flavours, sort of resembling Fred

Fresh Powder unveils their brand-new track, ‘Lucid Dreams:’ coming as part of Unlearn:Records’ compilation, ‘Unlearn: Amsterdam Various Artists,’ ahead of this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event. A Tech House production, the release places Fresh Powder’s signature style on full display, whilst their inclusion within the label’s album, joining a lineup of up-and-comers like Doc Brown and Luke Lethal, serves to solidify their name as one to watch within Electronic Music today.   Founded by the talented

Canguru announces the release of his new Trap album, ‘Pick It Up’. Consisting of 11 tracks, this latest project comes as a showcase of his distinct approach, highlighting his varied blend of influences and original signature sound. As he puts forward this collection of productions, featuring the previously released singles, ‘West Goes The Sun,’ ‘Pick It Up,’ and ‘Nobody,’ Canguru offers listeners engaging sonic experiences, inviting them to embark on a journey through carefully crafted soundscap

The Dance industry mourns the loss of a beloved member today. Jack Revill, the mind behind the Jackmaster alias, was a prominent figure in the Electronic music scene, particularly known for his eclectic taste and ability to seamlessly blend different genres. He passed away last weekend after an injury which evolved badly. Jackmaster’s career took off after he began working at the Rubadub record shop in Glasgow at the age of 14. He quickly gained a reputation for his extensive knowledge of mu

To celebrate the arrival of ADE 2024 – and the launch of their industry-disrupting Pre-Cleared Artist Music Library – Collabhouse are once again offering one lucky producer the chance to win €5,000 to spend on a music promotion campaign. The Dutch music distribution and promotion platform – created by Spinnin’ Records co-founder Eelko van Kooten – offered up the same career-defining prize back in August. It had its proverbial hand bitten off as over 2,500 tracks were entered. With so much demand

Dance music legend and A State of Trance longstanding host Armin van Buuren has released his newest single, ‘Racing Spirit’, with Egyptian trance DJ/producer Ahmed Helmy. What makes this track stand out and unforgettable is that it includes spoken quotes from the late Formula 1 legend, Ayrton Senna. Additionally, ‘Racing Spirit’ from Armin van Buuren and Ahmed Helmy is the first release from the “Senna Driven” project. According to the official website of the legendary motorsports champion, this

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The waiting is over! The Swedish House Mafia maestro Sebastian Ingrosso has at last revealed his much-awaited solo effort. Legendary tastemaker Pete Tong just revealed the bombshell on his BBC Radio 1 show, introducing Ingrosso’s new tune, “Flood.” “Flood” is a masterclass in atmospheric production. The tune commences with a dramatic and dreamy breakdown that grabs the listener right away. It carries them to a sonic environment both known and shockingly novel. Notes of the Past, Whispers of th

The 30th Anniversary edition of Plastikman’s Musik, the ground-breaking second studio album by Richie Hawtin as Plastikman, has been announced for release on NovaMute on 6 December 2024. The album, originally released via NovaMute / Plus 8, followed 1993’s Sheet One and propelled Hawtin into new levels of international success. On its initial release, in Nov 1994, Hawtin was central to a burgeoning underground scene in Detroit, and the album, which expands on his unique and innovative minima

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An album beloved of fans since its release in March 2004, Ultravisitor is one of the most popular records in Squarepusher’s discography. A distinctive blend of studio and live recordings, it’s an excellent showcase for the diversity of his music; from the anthemic title track, through the breakneck mayhem of ‘Steinbolt’, to the sunlit bliss of ‘Tommib Help Buss’ and beyond. For the 20th anniversary, Warp is proud to present this expanded deluxe version – a limited edition one-time pressing,

As the year draws to a close, Anyma makes his Las Vegas debut with his residency, Afterlife presents Anyma ‘The End Of Genesys’ live at Sphere December 27-31, 2024 and January 1, 10 & 11, 2025. As Sphere’s first electronic artist residency, Anyma has invited an exciting array of talent to join him at the ground-breaking venue. Presented by Live Nation, each performance will feature an exceptional range of industry-leading artists, including: A genre leader heralded for his critically-acc

Andromedik has had a crazy year so far. He has hosted his own stage at Tomorrowland, embarked on his first US tour, and organised the second edition of his rave concept ‘Andromedik Invites’, for which he’s bringing Kanine, Grafix, Mozey, Emily Makis and others to Belgium. In addition to touring, performing, and organising events, he is also busy working on new music.  While Andromedik blew up with tracks like ‘Forever’ and ‘Your Eyes’ back in 2018, he says his sound feels more mature now. Fo

Pretty Lights and a small team of determined creatives have orchestrated an online auction that resonates far beyond the confines of his dreamlike dancefloors. As Western North Carolina grapples with the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the pioneering electronic artist has joined a feverish rally to offer a beacon of hope through a rare collection currently under the digital hammer. It's a luminous lot comprising over 150 coveted items, each crackling with a pulse of his creativity an

On October 12, 2001, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, also known as Daft Punk looked into the future and released ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’—a track that not only became a hit but also a prophecy for the music world that followed. As we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of this anthem, its robotic rhythm and hypnotic lyrics remain as influential as ever. In 2001, when electronic music was beginning to gain popularity beyond the underground rave scene, artists like The Chemi

M-22 is back with a game-changing new track, teaming up with UK vocal powerhouse Jasmine Thompson to bring a thrilling rework of Lykke Li‘s beloved hit ‘I Follow Rivers’. This fresh take injects the indie favorite with a surge of high-octane energy, turning it into an unstoppable, feel-good anthem made for the dancefloor. The British-German DJ duo, Matt James and Frank Sanders, better known as M-22, are no strangers to delivering hit after hit. With over 300 million Spotify plays and a track r

With their fifth studio album, “Inhale/Exhale,” RÜFÜS DU SOL has confirmed their leadership in the field while reinventing what electronic music might be in 2024. Published under Rose Avenue and Reprise Records, this 15-track odyssey offers evidence of the band’s development as artists and people. The album provides an unmatched experience that is both very personal and broadly resonant. Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George, and James Hunt, better known as RÜFÜS DU SOL, have evolved since their 2010 de

This year has already seen the 10th anniversary of a bunch of absolutely historic electronic music, and now adding to that list is the sensational ‘Virus.’ Created by the monstrous pairing of Martin Garrix and MOTi, ‘Virus’ would take the festival and club scene by storm with its amazing melody and insanely powerful drop. Prior to working together on this track, Garrix and MOTi had already known each other for several years having both come from Amsterdam and having done various shows together.

Wynn Nightlife has announced a high-profile afterparty featuring Anyma, confirming the superstar DJ's Las Vegas nightclub debut in the midst of his groundbreaking Sphere residency. Scheduled for Monday, December 30th at XS Nightclub, the show is being organized in partnership with Framework, with whom Wynn Nightlife is collaborating to produce the upcoming Art of the Wild festival. It will take place after Anyma's show that night inside the Sphere, one of eight in a historic run at the record-br

Esteemed DJ and electronic music producer Jackmaster has died at the age of 38, his family announced today. The influential Scottish artist, whose real name was Jack Revill, tragically succumbed to complications from an "accidental head injury" sustained on the island of Ibiza. "It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the untimely passing of Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster," reads a statement released on Revill's Instagram today. "Jack tragically died in Ibiza on the morning of 12th