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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has completed its festival program for ADE 2024 with over 1,000 events in more than 200 venues over five days and nights. 3,000+ performing artists will participate in ADE 2024, making it the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. Amsterdam Dance Event kicks off with five ADE Official Opening Concerts this year, taking place simultaneously on Wednesday, October, 16. Five ADE Arts & Culture Opening Concerts

The Circuit Group announced its exclusive distribution partnership with LabelWorx. But, who are they? The Circuit Group is a new enterprise led by some of the most respected artist managers in the world to build business opportunities around artists’ intellectual property. On the other end, LabelWorx is the world’s largest independent digital distributor for indie electronic music labels. This strategic collaboration is set to enhance the distribution capabilities for The Circuit Group’s roste

The music world was shaken when Fatman Scoop collapsed suddenly onstage during a recent concert in Hamden, Connecticut. The cause of death of the beloved hype man, 56, has now been revealed. Initially classified as a medical emergency, his death has now been confirmed to be the result of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a report by the Connecticut Medical Examiner's Office. His sudden passing prompted an outpouring of love and grief from both fans and industr

Brownies & Lemonade have been having some landmark shows on the East Coast for the past few years. The predominately LA group has been coming across the country to show off their talent. Their takeover at Under The K Bridge might have been their best New York show yet. Their lineup spanned multiple genres with Alison Wonderland, Madeon, Wavedash, and more taking the stage. The diverse lineup gave a festival experience allowing all fans of dance music to be happy. With Drum & Bass tak

Renowned reggae artist Julian Marley, the son of the legendary Bob Marley, is eyeing another Grammy win—but his sights are now set on dance music. Marley in 2023 nabbed the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for Colors of Royal alongside Antaeus, who became the first Greek-born music creator to win a Grammy. The duo has now submitted another record for the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards, their Amapiano remix of "Jah Sees Them."

Anyma, the Italian DJ poised to headline the Vegas Sphere's first-ever electronic music concerts, has announced an extension of his historic residency. Anyma in July revealed a momentous New Year's Eve show at the Sphere before quickly adding five more events due to "incredible ongoing demand." Billed as "The End of Genesys," all six concerts from December 27th to January 1st sold out in less than 24 hours. He's now revealed two new dates: January 10-11, 2025. Today's reveal also comes with addi

Mixmag and Burn Energy will be heading to Poland in October, exploring Warsaw's flourishing club community and showcasing the sounds of KI/KI, Sept, Hekato and Ola Teks Continue reading...

It’s been a sad week for Illenium, as the DJ/producer just shared the heartbreaking news that his beloved pup, Peanut, has tragically passed away. Any Illenium fan knows of Peanut, the adorable little Dachsund so graciously shared across social media for years. According to the producer’s post, Peanut passed away suddenly last week, and he received the news just two hours before landing in Japan. Illenium and his wife are understandably devastated, but their announcement was beautifully

One of America’s most beloved festivals has been canceled once again. Okeechobee took 2024 off to reassess, reorganize, and reflect on progressing with the festival. However, even though they had planned to return in 2025, more time will be needed to deliver an exceptional festival experience. Okeechobee prides itself on “only at Okeechobee” experiences. That is what they aim to provide going forward, hopefully in 2026. The festival promises to make its return bigger than ever, expanding on

The recordings, which are taken from all over the world and date back to the 1920s, are divided into categories including ‘Footsteps’, ‘Machines’, ‘Crowds’ and ‘Events’ Continue reading...

"It's a coming-together of an entire scene... and it's a sect of EDM that is unlike anything else we've seen."  Those are the words of electronic music star Grabbitz, but they're reflected by the tens of thousands of ravers and artists alike who annually attend Lost Lands. Despite facing challenges in 2024, like a ban of open flames and pyrotechnics, the 2024 edition of Excision's flagship festival came out on top as its most groundbreaking yet, reinforcing its standing as the gold standard for

Drum & bass legend London Elektricity has been on quite the journey recently, and we caught up with him to delve into his latest chapter. Just a few weeks back, we sat down with the iconic producer to talk about his new label Fast Soul Music—a personal venture that follows his departure from Hospital Records, the label he co-founded over two decades ago. Tony Colman, the man behind the alias, revealed his desire to return to a more hands-on, creative approach to music-making after stepping b

Flores · Nordfold – Goldfold / Machine Amsterdam’s Simon van Leunen, AKA Nordfold has a family tree chock-full of Dutch professional musicians, dating back generations. Being immersed in music this way is what makes Nordfold’s music so incredible – rich, deep, instinctively knowing how to create a mood and to stir your emotions through music, as shown across his many brilliant releases on Anjunadeep and Watergate – the latter being his acclaimed collaboration with label boss Budakid on 2022’s

Virtual Riot, one of the most inventive and influential producers in modern-day bass music, is back with "Believe What You Want," a fascinating new track on Monstercat Uncaged. True to form, the unique and shapeshifting track never has a dull moment. "Believe What You Want" sees Virtual Riot jump between genres and styles with each and every drop. While that sounds like it may be a chore to listen to, the producer incorporates the whiplash-inducing switches in a way that feels entirely cohesive.

The Chicago house DJ is in recovery from an injury suffered in August, his family have said Continue reading...

The artwork, ‘Under One Roof’, also honours the iconic house music label, Gherkin Records, which used to sit opposite the Chicago Public Library Continue reading...

One day to October it means only a thing: Amsterdam Dance Event is around the corner. To spice things up, Ade Pro has announced Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte will join the Conference to discuss their next in the music industry. Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte headline the ADE Pro Conference. They will exclusively open up about their new-found partnership and future plans for the first time. The two cornerstones of today’s techno scene join forces for a string of unique, collaborative DJ

His management said in a statement that John is “very ill” and remains in hospital Continue reading...

After a great September to kick off the amber festival season, October is here and has a stacked event lineup to keep you raving. iii Points – Miami, FL (18-19 October) Located in the vibrant arts district of Wynwood, Miami, iii Points is ready to host its 11th edition featuring an amazing lineup composed of names such as: Disclosure, Justice, Vintage Culture, ISOxo and many more. Part of this lineup is also James Hype who will go b2b with Italian superstars Meduza on October 18th during the fir

Festival season is over so it’s time for some proper club experience. Drumsheds, the iconic new venue from the creator of Printworks will open again for its 3rd season and, this time, with an insane party schedule. The Highlight of this autumn/winter season there’s ARTBAT‘s UPPERGROUND label party. They will take over London’s Drumsheds on Friday, November 22nd for an unmissable showcase. All three rooms will be open for an exclusive deep dive into the vital label’s sound. Label bosses ARTBAT

MISH: Breaking Barriers in Hard Dance with Glitter, Grit, and Groundbreaking Performances In an exclusive interview with EDM House Network, Australian powerhouse MISH takes us behind the scenes. From making history as the first female DJ to rock the Supremacy stage to crafting festival anthems, MISH reveals the artistry behind her high-energy sets and signature glittery style. Join us as we delve into her creative process for tracks like “Hypnotised,” her evolution in the electronic dance music

The London-born, LA-based duo of Eli & Fur just released their second album, Dreamscapes, and it will definitely bring out exuberant sounds that will continue to radiate beautifully throughout anyone’s weekends. The album has 15 tracks that do ensure the listeners will have experiences that make them feel like they’re in different universes where they can be their true selves. One track that serves as an example of the album’s colorful vibes is ‘Heart Made of Glass’. It is a track that aims

The festivals of Nocturnal Wonderland and Lucidity unfortunately went through cancellations as a result of the wildfires that impacted the Southern California region. One of the most notable wildfires is the “Line Fire” that affected San Bernardino County since the beginning of this month and that ultimately led to Nocturnal Wonderland organizers to cancel that festival. As for the Lucidity Festival, organizers had initially postponed the festival from April to late-June but they later cancelle

RÜFÜS DU SOL have released ‘Pressure‘, the fourth single off of the Grammy Award-winning Australian trio’s highly-anticipated fifth studio album Inhale / Exhale, which will come out on October 11th via Rose Avenue/Reprise Records. This track represents another grand step in the magnificent careers of Jon George, James Hunt, and Tyrone Lindqvist as they continue enhancing their unforgettable musical styles. RÜFÜS DU SOL supply upbeat melodies and outstanding rhythms in ‘Pressure’ that match very

The deep house and progressive house maestro Lane 8 just released his fifth full-length album, Childish, on his This Never Happened record label. Lane 8 provides 10 stellar tracks on Childish that also allow the listeners to understand the background behind the producer’s beautiful and enriching life as a loving father to his children. Furthermore, the album also includes collaborations alongside great, like-minded artists in regard to phenomenal, innovative talent such as English alt-pop d