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As good of a banging Melodic Techno as you’ll get. We’ve got amazing news today coming from two incredible stars in the making. On one side, we’ve got 8Kays, a by-now near-legendary artist who’s carved a space for her unique sound between the Melodic Techno and Progressive fronts of the Dance industry. On the other side, Delhia De France, one of the recurring voices of the genre, having lent her lyrics and timbre to a variety of chart-topping acts. The two have joined forces today to rel

Hearts race and splinter in "Fall Apart," the new collaboration from RayRay and Softest Hard, out now on Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records. True to form, the two artists have crafted a hyperactive house beat that refuses to relent. But this time around, its energy belies its emotional core, serving as a relentless metronome measuring out the moments of a love's decay. RayRay and Softest Hard's vocals oscillate between ecstasy and agony through bittersweet lyrics that capture the electric, in-the-mome

Las Vegas-based Area15, an entertainment complex, has decided not to build a second location in Orlando, Florida. The company has put the 16.5-acre property, located north of the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet, up for sale. Area15, which opened in Las Vegas in 2022, planned to create a similar experience in Orlando. It would have featured attractions like an art museum, amusement park, and mall. However, the company has made an internal business decision to walk away from the project. The 1

Kevin De Vries, a force in the Melodic Techno scene, has dropped a new release — the Saga EP. This time, he collaborates with rising act Y do I, crafting a three-track journey full of emotion, energy, and the unmistakable Afterlife sound. Together, they create an EP that strikes a perfect balance between light and dark, making it a must-listen. A Dynamic Collaboration Kevin De Vries, a key figure at Afterlife, teams up with Y do I, an exciting newcomer in the Techno world. Their combined

In a city that thrives on glamour and after-dark revelry, it seems only fitting that the Las Vegas Grand Prix would fuse motorsport with a renowned nightclub experience. Headlining the first-ever "LIV on the Grid" stage is house music superstar Dom Dolla, who on November 23rd will elevate the Grand Prix to new heights by performing on the Paddock Club Rooftop the night of the race. This November marks the second edition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and the Fontainebleau organization's vision to

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British DJ/producer IDRIS (stage name of entertainment icon Idris Elba) returns to Defected Records with his latest single, ‘Sima Agua’, featuring Cape Verdean singer and activist Mayra Andrade. The release of ‘Sima Agua’ follows up on the multi-talented musician and actor’s recent releases on the label this year, especially his addicting remix of Fish Go Deep‘s ‘The Cure + The Cause’, ‘La Trumpeta’, ‘Pushing On’, ‘Go Deeper’, and ‘Shake Body’. These releases show why Idris Elba is currently one

Music enthusiasts around the world are treated to a sensational new album release from the talented GRAMMY Award-winning producer, Purple Disco Machine. Titled Paradise, this highly anticipated album is set to take listeners on a euphoric journey through the realms of Nu-Disco and Dance music. With a star-studded lineup of collaborations featuring industry icons like Nile Rodgers, Metronomy, Jake Shears, Duke Dumont, The Magician, Sophie and the Giants, Nothing But Thieves, and more, Paradise pr

Two of dance music’s heavy hitters—HUGEL and Diplo—have teamed up for a track that was blowing up the internet as an ID. A joint release between Insomniac Records and Diplo’s Higher Ground, ‘Forever (feat. Malou & Yuna)’ is available worldwide now. HUGEL and Diplo will support ‘Forever’ by playing a show together at Brooklyn Mirage on Sunday, September 22, during the release weekend. ‘Forever’ is a breathtaking afro house single anchored to an iridescent topline about sharing an eternal

Today, Louis The Child released their sophomore album, The Sun Comes Up, via Interscope Records. The album’s 13 tracks explore a variety of tempos, rhythms, genres and moods, filtering it all through the unique choices and perspectives only Louis The Child can deliver. The acclaimed Chicago production duo – comprising Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett – has charted over 20 hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs tally and amassed nearly two billion combined career streams to date. They ca

Anjunabeats is pleased to welcome back visionary artist Mat Zo for the release of a new EP that celebrates his unpredictable nature as a producer. ZOCASE EP comprises three brand new productions that explore all corners of dance music yet remain distinctly Mat Zo. ZOCASE EP The ZOCASE EP is an extraordinary release packed with exciting, cutting-edge sounds. In typical Mat Zo fashion, he plays by his own rules, and none of the three tracks is under eight minutes long. The openi

Today, two of the hottest names in dance music have come together for a collaboration of epic proportions. GRAMMY®-nominated DJ/producers Chris Lake and Disclosure have finally shared their massively awaited collaboration ‘in2minds,‘ out now via Black Book Records/Astralwerks. Co-produced by Lake and Disclosure, ‘in2minds’ is a hypnotic banger that pushes their artistry to bold new heights. In a perfect convergence of their potent musicality and forward-thinking vision, the track unfo

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Just ahead of Afterlife’s event in Milan, planned for tomorrow, Tale Of Us’s imprint is spicing things up with a new imprint. Long-time Afterlife artist Kevin De Vries has teamed up with the Y do I duo for Saga EP. The three-track EP includes Parts Of Me and Arrakeen as well as the EP title track. The new EP combines emotionally charged moments with pulsating basslines and high-energy harmonies. Tapping into the juxtaposition of light and dark, the EP exemplifies the Afterlife sound, cultivatin

The sixth studio album by Canadian electronic music legend Deadmau5, ‘>Album Title Goes Here<’, and its deluxe edition, has officially turned 12 years old today. Released on September 21, 2012, the album showcases Deadmau5’s signature sound, packed with a mix of progressive and electro house music. This album produced five standout singles that made waves in the EDM scene: ‘Maths,’ ‘The Veldt,’ ‘Professional Griefers,’ ‘Channel 42,’ and ‘Telemiscommunications’. Each track carried its own d

Tresor Records drops ‘INDUSTRY 4.0’ EP by DJ Stingray 313, out today. The EP is a sonic exploration into modern manufacturing concepts and the impact on humanity. Today they share the music video for the single ‘LARGE LANGUAGE MODEL’. As the title suggests, it represents a ride through the depths of large language models from the analogue to the digital and the worlds in between, ending in a collapse.  Moods and titles across the EP cover artificial intelligence (LARGE LANGUAGE MODEL), the i

Armin van Buuren – Part Of Me (feat. Louis III) Showcasing his open-mindedness toward other genres, Armin van Buuren ventures into Afro house for a brand-new single featuring Louis III: ‘Part Of Me’. Inspired by various Afro house remixes on some of his own tracks, this one is a late-summer Afro-dance hit. Louis III brings a spirited vocal performance that pairs perfectly with Armin‘s masterful melodics, blending vibrancy and warmth to great effect. Lost Frequencies x Bomfunk MC’s – Freestyler (

It’s New Music Friday and today we present to you Armin van Buuren, exploring a brand new territory with his release ‘Part Of Me’. Out today on Armada Music a collaboration featuring Louis III. Listen on your favourite streaming platform and let us know what you think of this new track. ‘Part Of Me’ ‘Part Of Me’ marks a bold new direction for the iconic DJ Armin. Delving into the vibrant world of afro house, renowned for its infectious, rhythmic beats. The track highlights Armin’s

In their most mature work to-date, Louis The Child prove that growing up doesn't mean growing out of the ability to see magic in the mundane. Out now via Interscope, their new album The Sun Comes Up taps into the wellspring of human experience through tracks that pulse with the electric current of childlike wonder. Inviting us to shed our cynical shells, the album is a sonic playground where sadness becomes a trampoline, launching us through a song-cycle of aching lyricism and walk-on-air produc

Past is prologue in the case of ZOCASE, Mat Zo's new Anjunabeats EP, a veritable showcase of his unflinching willingness to produce electronic music that defies. Zo is one of the most celebrated artists on Above & Beyond's illustrious electronic label, which released his debut album, Damage Control, back in 2013. That record featured "Easy," a collaboration with Porter Robinson that remains a generational dance anthem. True to form, ZOCASE is not background noise for the faint-hearted—it's a

Arcando and Vluarr have joined forces for a new collaboration, "Ascend," out now on Martin Garrix's STMPD RCRDS. It's the first original drum & bass track to release on the label, a STMPD representative confirmed to EDM.com. Garrix recently made waves during his performance at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in the Bay Area, where he dropped the then-unreleased song. Attendees of the "Animals" producer's DJ sets are always bound to hear a slew of epic electro and big room anthems, but heari

The mundane melts away under the smoldering grooves of Purple Disco Machine's music in his stunning new album, Paradise. Out now via Sony Music, Paradise is the Grammy-winning producer's most evocative body of work yet. The electric tingle of anticipation before a first kiss, the warmth of sunshine on bare skin, the effervescent laughter of a shared inside joke—the album is a passport to those experiences. Through 15 tracks and bubbly collaborations with Nile Rodgers, Metronomy, Duke Dumont and

Providing one last dose of sunshine before fall begins, Armin van Buuren and Louis III have released a radiant new single, "Part of Me." The track marks the first time van Buuren has explored the sounds of Afro house, according to a press release issued by his label, Armada Music. "Many years ago, I found that there’s something to love in every single genre, no matter the style of music you prefer as a whole," van Buuren said. "I’ve had the pleasure of having some of my original tracks pushed in

Worlds Away, the upcoming immersive music and technology event taking place October 12th at the historic Monterey County Fairgrounds, is redefining the concert and festival experience. The inaugural event, sponsored by Pendulum and NEFT Vodka, announced today that it is partnering with AR platform Augmento as the key Title Tech Sponsor, “Van Gogh Experience” creator Normal Studio, Web3 & NFC Chip experts Endstate, and design firm Vita Motus to create groundbreaking and interactive technology

Downtown Las Vegas is gearing up for a new kind of celebration with the launch of Neon City, a free "festival without fences" taking place in late November.  Featuring a lineup topped by Seven Lions and Alison Wonderland, the event's debut promises an unforgettable weekend filled with music, art and food—a showcase of the best Downtown Las Vegas has to offer. Neon City will span several key areas of the city and turn several landmark locations, including the Fremont Street Experience, Downtown L